Fredmans Picks

The Rec Spec project initially started when Praesidus met with John “Tilt” Stryker Meyer - a former MACV-SOG member that wrote his experience through three separate books. He explained how the unit had to source gear from outside the traditional military procurement channels and this led MACV-SOG to go directly on Vietnamese markets to buy local Seiko watches. This unique procurement...

The Antarctic Salmon 35mm Limited Edition of 100 watches captures timeless elegance and the essence of the 1950s. It's an elegant timepiece where the dial takes center stage with impeccable, artfully crafted finishes, all housed in a 35mm case that epitomizes slender elegance. Still remaining modern while offering a reliable hand-wound Landeron 21 movement, utra-slim case and...

The Antarctic Salmon 35mm Limited Edition of 100 watches captures timeless elegance and the essence of the 1950s. It's an elegant timepiece where the dial takes center stage with impeccable, artfully crafted finishes, all housed in a 35mm case that epitomizes slender elegance. Still remaining modern while offering a reliable hand-wound Landeron 21 movement, utra-slim case and...

The new Nivada Grenchen Big Blue with a midnight blue dial captures the very essence of dive watch history, featuring square and rectangular indices, and a triangle marker at 12 o’clock. Designed for underwater exploration, it comes with a screwdown crown and case back to fully protect the movement against water ingress. Its unidirectional ceramic bezel with 120 clicks and a 15-minute scale...

This Metropolis watch is based on the Louis Erard Petite Seconde, classic in its 39 mm steel case, with its “LE” signature crown – the only place where the brand logo appears. Everything else is new, built like a journey between two times, between two centuries, between the Roaring 20s and our own 20s. The result is the invention of a new style: neo-deco, a concatenation of Art deco and the...

The Skindiver Nautique is inspired by a Vulcain model launched in 1960, it is powered by ETA’s 2824 three-hand Swiss automatic caliber with a 38-hour power reserve. It has all the attributes of an underwater tool watch, as evidenced by the ultra-legible Super-Luminova-enhanced hands and indexes, which come in khaki brown for an elegant contrast by day and enhanced legibility in...

Sport casual or tailored suit, tweed or twill, on the boardwalk or in the boardroom, but always a Cricket on the wrist. Nestled under the cuff of a soft cashmere sleeve or a silk blouse, peeking out from a trench coat or playing off an elegant scarf – because the new Cricket models are gender agnostic. The variety of dials make them the perfect accessory for those with a penchant for classic...

The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9310 is a sleek and durable timepiece, blending classic design with modern functionality. Its stainless steel construction, luminous hands, and 200-meter water resistance make it perfect for both diving and everyday wear. Powered by an automatic movement, it offers precision and style in equal measure.

The all-new F77 Collection from Nivada Grenchen, a testament to timeless craftsmanship and cutting-edge design. Inspired by the iconic 70s stainless steel icon, the F77 has been reissued and reimagined to offer a fusion of vintage charm and modern sophistication. Crafted from titanium grade 5, the F77 exudes an unparalleled sense of lightness and comfort, weighing in at just 86 grams...

Made for the journey-minded, this function-forward Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT watch features a rotating pink and white bezel, vintage-inspired 24-hour markers, and a pink fourth travel hand that tracks two time zones at once.

The Aquastar Deepstar II is the evolution of the original Deepstar from 1963, relying on the same patent of the original piece that enables calculating multiple dive and decompression times while housing a non-chronograph, easy to use 3 hand mechanism, and moderately sized 37mmX46mm for great comfort of wear. Being a result of recreation of one of the most influential dive watches of the...

Vulcain Chronograph 1970s with green dial is produced in a limited edition of 100 watches. The Vulcain Chronograph from the 1970s is a stylish and iconic timepiece that encapsulates the essence of that era. Featuring a bold and robust design, this watch is characterized by its distinctive cushion-shaped case and a multi-function chronograph dial with sub-dials for precise timekeeping....