Blog Watches
Reverse PandaAround this time of the year some watch websites already start to speculate about the latest novelties brands will release during BaselWorld. There are trends however, patterns if you lik
One of the first things that you learn from watch magazines, blogs and collectors is that quartz watches are off limit. They lack soul, they are cheap or at least cheapen the watch and basically cant
Rob dials in Maurice Lacroix HQ to speak with Thi baut Bentz, International Product and Marketing Director of the brand to discuss Fridays release of the Aikon Venturer GMT. A short and snappy episode
Some of my fellow Fratello editors have seemingly requested (demanded?) the return of vintage models to their chosen brands current catalogs. Im all for this too, but there is a slight catch. Solely r
Pitching this series of stories to our Managing Editor came naturally to me, as I am contrarian by nature. I'm not saying that I feel in any way better or more worthy than rappers or rock stars. And I
The Breguet La Tradition was launched in the mid-2000s to much fanfare and many subsequently mixed reviews amongst fans and connoisseurs here was a watch that put the escapement on the dial side, was
It is no secret that passionate watch collectors (and journalists) have a slight preference for vintage watch models. The same goes for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox. Whatever version they created in L
Today is, of course, the last day of February, the day before the madness begins As Rob highlighted, we love a good competition. Thus last week we wondered how cool it would be to celebrate our champi
In our Sunday Morning Showdown, two of our writers go head-to-head in an epic showdown for the ages. Strong opinions and hysterical hyperbole are welcome (so feel free to join in with the fun in the c
Twenty-eight and one. In grim times, influenced by the Coronavirus, well try to cheer you up with some good news on this bissextile day. Amidst cancellations of Time To Move, the Grand Seiko Summit, W
Omega Speedmaster Mark IIIHappy New Year everyone and Happy Speedy Tuesday We started Speedy Tuesday somewhere half-way 2012 and it has become the most popular topic here on Fratellowatches. We are ve
Since the early 2000s, a special project team (Advanced Research Department) within the Patek Philippe manufacture is occupied with the future of (haute) horlogerie. In 2017, their effort resulted in
It's been a while since we reported about a Speedmaster sighting by a celebrity. In the past, we have seen Russel Crowe wearing one in many of his movies. He also had a Speedmaster in his private coll
Often overlooked by collectors, but never lacking respect from them either. Cartier: One of the most influential brands when it comes to the history of the wristwatch.When a friend writes a book on a
2020 was quite a year in all respects and thats true regarding timepieces. Here were some of my favorite watches over the past 12 months.I recently penned an article on the vintage Japanese watches th
We spend a lot of time talking about the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo on Fratello. Quite frankly, its because we love that line dearly. But the Octo Roma line has a lot to offer also. In fact, while the Fin
When I started my watch journey 16 years ago, Hamilton was a brand to which I instantly felt connected. Theres no doubt in my mind that was thanks to my grandfather, who was a lifelong enthusiast of t
Happy New Year Lets kick off this first Speedy Tuesday feature with some awesome photos done by our very own Bert Buijsrogge. We received the Speedmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Blue Sid
Christmas is always that perfect time to wear a dress watch. Or better said, the time you realize you really need a dress watch in your collection. Last Christmas, I was actually prepared and instead
Member *2112 of WatchUseek and ofcourse owner of the great dedicated Sinn 142 (I am wearing my 142St.S today!) website shows off his collection A nice variety of watches he has here, vintage and new A
