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Omega Speedmaster Pro Gemini IVSpeedy Tuesday is here and this time with a Speedmaster Gemini IV limited edition of 2005 that commemorates the mission of 1965. During this mission, the first space wal

The watch industry acts conservatively. Too much innovation is considered risky. Accordingly, many new watch models are, to a certain extent, predictable. As much as we love to be presented with what

Last week, I claimed that when it comes to the Seiko Monster, it's go orange or go home. This week, I thought it only fair I bring orange lovers a few alternatives to the Monster. As such, allow me to

This is not an elegant dress chronograph, this is a bruiser of a tool watch and likely will not fit under anyones shirt cuff unless you have a wrist the size of Michael Jacksons and are wearing Arnold

Last week we introduced you to the U-Boat U-51 Chimera Bronze edition, if you havent read it yet, go there first as it has a small introduction on the brand as well.We decided to do a U-Boat review on

Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium CeramicWe had the opportunity to test drive the Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic for a while. Before we continue with the actual review, lets spend some words on t

This year marks the 5th anniversary of Speedy Tuesday. Not only here on Fratello, but we are happy that Speedy Tuesday has become a community on its own, where people share their love for the Moonwatc

Introducing the TAG Heuer Monaco 1989 1999 Limited Edition, the third watch in a series of five to celebrate the models 50th anniversary.The TAG Heuer Monaco 1989 1999 Limited Edition is here and clos

Its Summer and what better way to celebrate than to check out some new watches? This Week in Watches for July 11, 2020 is here so lets cannonball into the local lake and take a look.Frederique Constan

A manufacturer of watches that goes to extremes. Omega sent its creations to the moon and the bottom of the deepest point on earth, the Mariana Trench. But Omega is also a brand you associate with the

Why you want an Extract of the ArchivesWhen I bought my first vintage Omega Speedmaster, I wanted to know more about this specific watch. Information on the Speedmaster I could find on-line or in maga

In front of us is the 11th Laureus IWC special edition in the famous blue color: the IWC Da Vinci Chronograph?Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.?Lets have a look.Laureus Sport for GoodThe Laur

And we're back with part 2 of our Summer Special: 60's Vintage Diver Shootout featuring four archetypal watches from brands that are still here today. To recap, in the first episode, we provided a run

Stormy. Slick. Sophisticated. Shimmering. Smokey? Smart These are some of the words I would use to describe the new Grand Seiko SBGE271 (the black dial) and the SBGE269 (the white dial). Ive never bee

After exactly one month of silence, I am back ?? Holiday, and especially moving, took (and takes) more time than I expected. My cableprovider still has problems to connect me to the internet in my new

The Atmos clock by Jaeger LeCoultre always has intrigued me. I really love the later models with a moonphase and in rhodium plated steel.These clocks do not need a power plug or a winding key. Atmos c

A new Oris boutique opened its doors in the heart of Amsterdam. The H?lstein (Switzerland) based brand chose a historic building at Rokin 48 to be their flagship for The Netherlands.The 16th Oris Bout

Gruss Gott, watch Sammler, its time for This Week in Watches for July 13, 2019.Ah yes, and were back this week with a look at all the news thats occurred over the last half fortnight.? Do you want to

Last weekend, on July 10th, it was three years ago that we together with Omega introduced the Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Ultraman, or ST2. In this article, I look back on that special day, and on the

When talking about watch collecting, its important to remember why were in this hobby: to have fun. At least that should be why. Yes, lets admit, it can be easy to get into heated debates over which b