Fratello On Air: Breaking Down A Flurry Of New Dive Watch Releases
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! We’ve been away for a while, but we’re here and talking about new releases. In particular, we’re discussing the barrage of dive watch announcements from multiple brands. As always, expect candid commentary and a bit of fun!
That’s right — we’re back! Over the last several weeks, we’ve been traveling and engaging in watch-related activities such as get-togethers and brand events. We mention some of these and, naturally, we engage in a bit of banter. Then, we discuss a handful of new dive watch introductions.
Handgelenkskontrolle
Whew, it is sweltering in our respective recording sites! Still, we’re at the microphones for an hour talking about watches and more! We mention recent activities such as Balazs’ trip to Los Angeles and Mike’s visit to Manchester. Each of us had a great time connecting with friends and listeners. Regarding the Handgelenkskontrolle, Balazs is the proud new owner of a Ming 22.01 GMT Kyoto. He’s in the honeymoon phase with the watch and is enjoying it immensely. Mike is off to an event for London Watch Week after the show and is wearing his silver-dialed Heuer Carrera 2447S.
The dive watch strikes back—or does it?
The hot weather has brought the dive watch back into focus after a cold and gloomy winter. Brands seem to be taking note because some significant releases were announced over the past month. We discuss these and give our honest opinions on each. The following watches are in focus:
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm
- Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver Legacy Edition
- Tudor Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue“
- Breitling SuperOcean Heritage
- Seiko 5 SRPL91 / 93 “Gene Kranz”
Yes, it was a bumper month for the dive watch. Some of the watches are critical to the brand’s success, so did they nail the release or not? Listen in and hear our thoughts!
As always, thank you for listening to Fratello On Air! If you have ideas for future show topics, please feel free to let us know.
