Experiencing The A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold At The Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este
A. Lange & Söhne launched the Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, marking the brand’s 15th anniversary partnership with the prestigious automotive showcase. The limited‑edition piece is housed in a 29.5 × 39.2 mm rectangular case made from the proprietary Honeygold alloy and features a stop‑seconds tourbillon, 120‑hour power reserve, and a sapphire display back. Only 50 watches are produced, priced at roughly €300 000 (about $330 000). The launch aligns the watch’s craftsmanship with the event’s heritage of timeless design.
Introducing: The Skeletonized Panerai Submersible GMT PAM01495
Panerai has launched the Submersible GMT PAM01495, a 47 mm titanium diver’s watch that combines a skeletonised P.4001/S movement with a 500 m water‑resistance rating. The case is built using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), creating internal cavities that shave roughly 25 %...
Hands-On With The New Nivada Grenchen × Le Petit Poussoir F77 Polar White MK1 Limited Edition
Nivada Grenchen teamed with French watch blog Le Petit Poussoir to launch the F77 Polar White MK1, a limited‑edition model featuring a 37 mm stainless‑steel case, angular lugs and a matte polar‑white dial. The watch is powered by a Swiss‑made Soprod P024...
What Does Antiquorum Have On Auction That Might Fit Your Budget?
Antiquorum’s Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction in Geneva will feature 672 lots on May 9‑10, spanning wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks. While headline‑grabbing pieces like a Paul Newman Daytona are present, the catalog also highlights more affordable options such as...
Fratello’s Top 5 Alternatives To The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier
Fratello’s latest roundup spotlights five high‑end dress watches that can serve as alternatives to the iconic Cartier Tank Louis Cartier. All five pieces are offered in precious‑metal cases—pink gold, rose gold, white gold, platinum or rose‑gold‑plated steel—and feature in‑house manual or...
Video: The Jacob & Co. The Godfather II — A Double-Melody Musical Timepiece
Jacob & Co. unveiled the Godfather II, a limited‑edition mechanical watch that plays two iconic film themes. The 42 × 44 mm rose‑gold case houses a 510‑part movement, a flying tourbillon and a dual‑melody music‑box barrel selectable via a pusher. Only 74 pieces are...
Fratello Talks: The Great Watch Price-Shift Dilemma
The watch market is undergoing a structural price shift as luxury houses and micro‑brands alike raise retail prices. Rising material costs, tighter supply chains, and deliberate premiumising strategies are driving the change. Collectors now weigh new‑release prices against robust secondary‑market...
Hands-On With The Watch That Shouts My Name And The Other 100th-Anniversary Rolex Oyster Perpetual
At Watches and Wonders 2026 Rolex unveiled its 100th‑anniversary Oyster Perpetual collection, adding 31 mm, 36 mm and 41 mm models. The lineup is offered in two styles – a yellow Rolesor two‑tone version with subtle green accents and a vibrant 10‑color Jubilee “party”...
Panerai Pushes Material Science With Its New Submersible Navy SEALs Afniotech Experience PAM01089 In A Hafnium Case
Panerai is launching the Submersible Navy SEALs Afniotech Experience PAM01089, a 47 mm dive watch whose case is machined from a proprietary hafnium alloy called Afniotech. Only 35 pieces will be produced, each priced at roughly US$99,500, and buyers receive a...
The Rivanera Gets Echo/Neutralized By Seconde/Seconde/
Watchmaker Romaric André and brand seconde/seconde have launched a limited‑edition version of the Echo/Neutra Rivanera, blending the Italian dress watch with an anechoic‑chamber inspired blue dial. The 27 × 40 mm Grade 5 titanium case remains sandblasted, weighing just 28 g, and houses the ETA/Peseux 7001 manual‑wind...
Fratello’s Top 5 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Alternatives In 2026
Fratello highlights five stainless‑steel watches that serve as viable alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo,” which retails near $40,300. The list includes Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques 222 ($39k), IWC’s Ingenieur ($14.2k), Chopard’s Alpine Eagle 41 XPS ($32.5k), Girard‑Perregaux’s Laureato ($16.6k‑$17.3k), and Jaeger‑LeCoultre’s Master...
Fratello Talks: A Big Year For Skeletonized And Openworked Watches
Skeletonized and open‑worked dials are dominating 2024 watch releases across price tiers. Brands use cutouts ranging from subtle hints to fully exposed movements to showcase craftsmanship and differentiate products. The trend spans luxury independents to affordable pieces like the Kiwame...
Introducing: The H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Tantalum
H. Moser & Cie. has unveiled the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Tantalum, a limited‑edition watch of 50 pieces priced at CHF 75,000 (about $82,000). The timepiece combines a hand‑wound HMC 800 caliber with a 7‑day power reserve and a solid‑tantalum case and dial that forgoes...
Artem Launches Its New Stellar Azure Loop-Less HydroFlex FKM Strap
Artem has added a new Stellar Azure light‑blue color to its HydroFlex Loop‑Less strap line, offered in 20 mm and 21 mm widths. The strap combines breathable FKM rubber with a sailcloth‑inspired texture and a subtle taper that narrows from the lugs...
It’s Complicated To Choose: Lex’s Three Favorite Watches And Wonders 2026 Releases
Lex highlights three standout releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, focusing on ultra‑complicated pieces that push the limits of haute horlogerie. The Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition combines a feather‑light titanium case with a resonant minute‑repeater mechanism, priced at roughly US$425,000 and...