With modern consumer trends continuing to favor smaller case sizes in 2026, the French independent brand Serica has just unveiled a new compact timepiece that takes its minimalist tool-watch spirit
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The Chanel Monsieur Lion Tourbillon Black Edition proves dismissing watchmaking from "fashion houses" is a form of reckless ignorance.The post The Chanel Monsieur Lion Tourbillon Black Edition is anything but
BA111OD's new Chapter 7 Skeleton makes a case for the best value, best-looking skeletonised integrated sports watch you've seen so farThe post The Chapter 7 Skeleton is BA111OD’s most refined,
Creating character-themed watches is one of the most difficult, least appreciated feats in watch design. Beyond simply slapping a recognizable character on the dial of a watch, there’s a genuine
Serica's latest Ref. 7505 Field Chronometer proves that size does matter after all, delivering tool watch functionality in a 35mm packageThe post Serica’s latest COSC-certified Ref. 7505 field watch proves
Time flies, doesn’t it? I first had a chance to try out the Serica 4512 California back in 2021. Since then, we have seen plenty of remarkable releases from the
Sometimes the subtlest updates are the ones that make the biggest difference. This year at Watches and Wonders, there were plenty of brands that mostly made small tweaks to existing
There are essentially two reasons to get this particular limited-edition Panerai Submersible watch (limited to 35 pieces). The first is that you like the idea of a sports watch made out
By this point, the rapid advancement of the Chinese watch industry in both quality and creativity has been extensively documented. The past several years have seen several Chinese brands become
The Netherlands is not exactly known as a traditional watchmaking powerhouse. This is a small country of people practical by nature and generally not inclined toward excessive displays of luxury.
When we write about watches at Fratello, we typically have three levels of engagement with the product. First, we have our basic introduction articles, for which we base our writing
The last couple of years have been somewhat challenging for Bremont, as its major 2024 rebranding efforts received a rather lukewarm reception (to put it nicely) from many members of
At Watches and Wonders, we see many watches, of course. It’s actually not the best place to see watches, though. During the “touch & try” sessions, watches are passed around
As a brand, Vaer is best known for divers, GMT’s, and field watches, which means that some of its other models can often get overlooked by collectors. Grouped within Vaer’s
Seiko continues its 145th-anniversary celebrations with a special version of the King Seiko Vanac. Since the Vanac’s reintroduction in 2025, the series has grown quickly. At this point, you can
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