Founded in 2017, Italian brand Venezianico has caught attention with its stylish, well-priced watches that often play around with materials and design. From pieces inspired by Venetian architecture to a recent Redentore with a guilloché pattern depicting the Venetian lagoon’s tides, there is...
I have had the pleasure of reviewing a good number of Yema watches over the past few years. During the many hands-on experiences, I have found that I gravitate toward the brand’s quirky classics. My all-time favorite is the Superman FAF Search And Rescue Limited Edition from a few years ago. But...
A glorious assortment of approximately 65 luxury watch brands exhibited in Geneva, Switzerland, at the annual Watches & Wonders trade show event. aBlogtoWatch has been there since the beginning and felt that 2026 was defined by slow, cautious, and pensive business pacing, but also by a growing...
It’s been a long time since the last Watch Strap Review; life simply got in the way. But we’re back, and many new straps are in the pipeline for you. Some are from familiar ateliers, while others are from newcomers. To kick things off in style, here’s a surprise — straps made with luxury fabrics...
I last wrote about the Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement watch back in 2024 when the collection was closer to being newly released. The “Neo” Constant Escapement is a revised version of the original Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement models that originated back in 2013. I would argue...
We’ve said in the past, and I’m not shy of repeating myself; ultra-thin watchmaking should be considered a proper complication. More than just about numbers printed on a specification sheet, more than just making a case thinner than the norm, ultra-thin watchmaking is a true expertise, a field...
After an unplanned break caused by suspended Middle Eastern races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Formula 1 returns next weekend in Miami. To match the Grand Prix’s high-voltage color, TAG Heuer expands its revived Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm range with fresh pastels. The new lineup includes five...
Rotary Watches Greenwich GT1 Automatic, £279 Rotary Watches are a prime example of a great brand to start with when you’re just getting into mechanical watches or are a collector on a budget. The skeletonised display of the Greenwich GT1 Automatic offers great views of the movement, with the...
Late last year, I wrote about dress watches and how, in many ways, when well done, they are more impressive than complicated timepieces. With a dress watch, there are fewer ways to hide the mistakes. Everything stands out. I’d argue this makes them more challenging to create successfully, yet...
It’s Sunday morning, which means it’s time for a nice cup of coffee and an early morning watch battle. On top of that, this is the first one after Watches and Wonders 2026 officially ended. This week has predominantly been one of reflecting on the new introductions and, for the Fratello team...
The dawn of watchmaking was a lesson in miniaturisation. Clock towers of the era were brought down to a portable level, generally worn around the neck instead of carried in a pocket. Invented by German locksmith Peter Henlein in the early 16th century, these original “pocket watches” were called...
