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RJ from Fratello is offering a Limited Edition Speedmaster Fountain Pen for your vote on 2021’s most innovative watch RJ from Fratello is offering a Limited Edition Speedmaster Fountain Pen for your vote on 2021’s most innovative watch

RJ from Fratello is offering a Limited Edition Speedmaster Fountain Pen for your vote on 2021’s most innovative watch

Andrew McUtchen

Like I say in this video, separating what’s “actually” new versus what a brand tells you is new, and what’s truly innovative from the marketing spin is practically a daily task in watch media. Do. Not. Believe. The. Press. Releases.

So, when you ask four hardened hacks from the field for four watches that were truly, excitingly, actually new, you know you’re going to get a fully distilled, triple unfiltered opinion. And, interestingly, what should be four in this case, is actually three, as Frank and Andrew stunned each other, when they found themselves in furious agreement for once.

Meanwhile, RJ takes the conversation to deep places on the subject of the evolution of luxury sensibilities, and Wei adds a bonus round, asking the quartet which watches have they bought in 2021. More #realtalk than you can handle, right here.     

How can you get involved and what can you win?

RJ’s not usually a devious character. But his subtle flex here, leaving by far the best prize of the series for last, was not missed on any of us. He is giving away an Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen, released by Omega way back in 2009.

Speedmaster 40th anniversary fountain pen

Its ink chamber may have long dried up, but its appeal certainly has not. I imagine this will be a hotly contested category. To put yourself in the running, comment on the video with which of the choices you think is the most innovative. Good luck, and thanks for watching! 

Speedmaster 40th anniversary fountain pen