This week on Fratello Talks, we look at the Patek Philippe Cubitus. Nacho, Lex, and Daan be part of forces to debate this hotly debated launch from one of many world’s most prestigious watch manufacturers. Initially leaked through {a magazine} advert, the watch didn’t obtain the warmest welcome from watch fanatics. And regardless of journalists on the launch occasion offering some optimistic silver lining to Patek releasing its first new assortment in 25 years, the web rhetoric remained slightly cynical. Right now, we converse on the subject and supply our trustworthy tackle what has change into one of many 12 months’s most polarizing new releases. However earlier than we get into it, it’s time for a wrist examine.
Wrist examine
With sq. watches in thoughts, you may’t blame Daan for breaking out his newest buy, a classic Artwork Deco Infra (made by Levrette) with a properly hand-engraved 0.800 silver case. The watch is supplied with blued leaf arms and a sq. small seconds register that echoes the timepiece’s total form. It’s a classic charmer and most positively a dialog starter.
Lex can also be dipping into the non-round-watch theme, however on his wrist, you discover one thing somewhat bit more moderen. It’s the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in stainless-steel. Properly paired with a textile and leather-based Casa Fagliano strap, it’s a sportier tackle the JLC’s basic polo-friendly timepiece.
Nacho is carrying his classic Chronographe Suisse. With a 37mm 18K pink gold case, it’s a good-looking quantity with extremely wearable proportions. This specific mannequin is powered by a Landeron 48 motion. You possibly can learn all about this watch and the model behind it right here.
Fratello Talks: The Patek Philippe Cubitus
Many sizzling takes on the Patek Philippe Cubitus have come out during the last couple of weeks. Although media titles have been comparatively welcoming to those newest Pateks, fanatics, collectors, and the odd voice of affect on social media haven’t pulled any punches. Right now, we goal to supply a extra reflective and balanced tackle the scenario as an entire. We’ve taken the time to gather our ideas. Every week after its launch (now two), we’ve had time to learn concerning the watch and what’s been mentioned about it by watch media, different voices on-line, in addition to the model itself through its president, Mr. Thierry Stern. Tune in to listen to our trustworthy ideas on this newest launch from Patek.
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