You wouldn’t necessarily consider time-and-date watches when thinking of complicated haute horlogerie. Even with a power reserve indicator added in, it still doesn’t sound very impressive or complex, does it? Well, the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date proves that sometimes the simplest things...
For this Enthusiast Spotlight, proudly sponsored by the Windup Watch Shop, we sit down with professional guitarist Kurt Ozan, a musician whose life on the road is defined by precision, rhythm, and feel. Best known for his work alongside Luke Combs, Kurt brings the same intentionality to his...
Rolex crowns, like pretty much every other element of a Rolex watch, say a lot about the style of timepiece that they’re attached to. Each one has an intriguing visual language all its own in addition to a very specific technical purpose. In this article, we decipher the somewhat complex codes...
Radical from its release in 1976, during a watch era marked by the Quartz Crisis, the lasting impact of Patek Philippe’s Genta-designed Nautilus cannot be understated. With its large, porthole-shaped case, sporty, integrated-bracelet design, and luxurious price tag, it was a watch that was an...
Vyntage Horology is the brand created by the Seddiqi family, long regarded as the most influential retailers in the Gulf; Ahmed Seddiqi has just celebrated 75 years in business. They are also organisers of Dubai Watch Week, which has become the beating heart of independent watchmaking in the...
As our collective holiday hangovers begin to finally wear off, we look ahead to a 2026 that, like any year, could bring any number of surprises. We thought it would be fun to check in with our Slack community, Worn & Wound+, to see what members were hoping to see from brands, the industry, and...
As a new year begins, it’s always fun to think about which brands are poised to do something meaningful over the next 12 months. Obviously, every brand starts with high hopes and great intentions, but inevitably there are just a few who really become conversation drivers in the industry. It can...
Each new year ushers in a fresh batch of Chinese Zodiac watches, and the Year of the Fire Horse will officially begin on February 17, 2026. When it comes to the various element/animal pairings of the Zodiac, some are simply more majestic than others. While nobody wants a timepiece inspired by a...
While Hublot’s Classic Fusion model might look tame in comparison to the brand’s muscular Big Bang quarterbacks, in 1980 it sent shockwaves through the industry. With its unorthodox combination of a gold 37mm porthole-shaped case with exposed screws in the bezel paired with a black rubber strap,...
Be honest: did you know of James Lamb before you saw this article on Fratello? Well, I certainly didn’t before I started researching the brand for this article. James Lamb is a British artisan watchmaker, and handmade silver watch cases and enameled silver dials are his shtick. The watches in...
