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Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Nacho’s Picks From Tudor, Breitling, Sinn, And Cartier

Breitling Sinn Jun 26, 2024

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Nacho’s Picks From Tudor, Breitling, Sinn, And Cartier

As we continue this year’s Fratello Favorites series, picking the best watches at several specific price points, we have arrived at the €5,000 limit. This is where we start to see some of the biggest names in watches come into the equation. As I mentioned last year, rising prices mean that some brands whose watches […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Nacho’s Picks From Tudor, Breitling, Sinn, And Cartier to read the full article.

The June 2024 Fratello × REM Strap - Apollo 11

Omega Speedmaster As July 2024 Jun 25, 2024

The June 2024 Fratello × REM Strap - Apollo 11

On the last Tuesday of every month, together with the Swedish REM company, we introduce a new strap for the Omega Speedmaster. As July 2024 marks the 55th anniversary of the Moon landing, we introduce the Apollo 11 strap to you. It’s also in time to have it on your wrist on July 20th, which […] Visit The June 2024 Fratello × REM Strap - Apollo 11 to read the full article.

Introducing: The Thought-Provoking Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor Di Rosa

Laurent Ferrier Jun 25, 2024

Introducing: The Thought-Provoking Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor Di Rosa

It’s not the name of the watch that sparked off wild thoughts. No, it’s the watch’s look. The dial of the Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor Di Rosa shows a 12-armed character named “Ah! Ah! Ah!” Hervé Di Rosa is a French artist who loves to travel the globe “in search of the mysteries of creation […] Visit Introducing: The Thought-Provoking Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor Di Rosa to read the full article.

Hands-On With The New Oris Divers Sixty-Five Date 40mm In Green

Oris Divers Sixty-Five Date 40mm Jun 25, 2024

Hands-On With The New Oris Divers Sixty-Five Date 40mm In Green

The Divers Sixty-Five is something of a fan favorite among Oris aficionados. And why wouldn’t it be? It oozes the charm of a vintage dive watch, and it is well made and attractively priced in today’s competitive landscape. So when Oris announces new versions, I pay attention. And, as a former owner of a green-dial […] Visit Hands-On With The New Oris Divers Sixty-Five Date 40mm In Green to read the full article.

Introducing The Pragma P1 – Perseverance: A 100% Swiss Chronometer Made With 82.7% Recycled Materials

Rolex Jun 25, 2024

Introducing The Pragma P1 – Perseverance: A 100% Swiss Chronometer Made With 82.7% Recycled Materials

Geneva-based Pragma is the brainchild of Christopher Wegener and Kai-Hsuan Liu. Wegener has 21 years of experience in watchmaking; he worked for Rolex and F.P.Journe, for instance. Liu is the brand’s Creative Design Director. He has a background at Hermès and a studio of his own, and his forté is fusing natural and technological elements. […] Visit Introducing The Pragma P1 – Perseverance: A 100% Swiss Chronometer Made With 82.7% Recycled Materials to read the full article.

Help, My Watch Is Turning Into A Good Investment!

Help, My Watch Is Turning Into A Good Investment!

When I buy a watch, it’s because I like its design, its (hi)story, the people behind it, or a combination of all those and other things. I’ve never bought a watch because I thought it would be a good investment and I could make some quick money from it. However, it is still possible for […] Visit Help, My Watch Is Turning Into A Good Investment! to read the full article.

Hands-On With The New Anthracite Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition

Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition Jun 24, 2024

Hands-On With The New Anthracite Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition

We kick off this Tuesday morning with the world premiere of the new Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition. It is the follow-up to last year’s inaugural redesigned One Week First Edition, which was nothing short of impressive. Both watches celebrate Armin Strom’s debut in-house caliber from 2010 in a sleek, modern way. The ever-impressive […] Visit Hands-On With The New Anthracite Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Sphaera Epoch Classic Rusty

Hands-On With The Sphaera Epoch Classic Rusty

The Sphaera Epoch Classic Rusty is not just a timepiece; it embodies emotion wrapped around your wrist. It whispers tales of yesteryear and adventures untold, with each glance at its weathered face stirring a deep, resonant connection to the timeless dance of hours and minutes. This watch doesn’t just mark time; it marks moments, imbuing […] Visit Hands-On With The Sphaera Epoch Classic Rusty to read the full article.

Revisiting The Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier In Lucent Steel This Monday Morning

Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier Jun 24, 2024

Revisiting The Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier In Lucent Steel This Monday Morning

Some watches make an instant impression. They dazzle and overwhelm you, leaving you dazed and confused. The Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier isn’t like that. This is a watch that, after you’ve first seen it, gets under your skin. It seeps unnoticed into the watch-occupied caverns of your brain, only to make an appearance months later. […] Visit Revisiting The Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier In Lucent Steel This Monday Morning to read the full article.

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Mike’s Picks From Citizen, Audemars Piguet, And Tudor

Audemars Piguet Jun 24, 2024

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Mike’s Picks From Citizen, Audemars Piguet, And Tudor

The Fratello Favorites series has taken us to the €5,000 limit, and that’s a tricky place to play. This was once the land of opportunity, but it now feels like no man’s land in a search for the best watches. Rising prices mean that brands like Omega and Rolex have disappeared from the scene. That’s […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Mike’s Picks From Citizen, Audemars Piguet, And Tudor to read the full article.

Back To Basics: Watch Case Materials Explained - From Aluminum To Zirconium Dioxide

Back To Basics: Watch Case Materials Explained - From Aluminum To Zirconium Dioxide

I am happy to present a new edition of Back To Basics, our series aimed at newcomers to our beautiful watch hobby. This time, we will examine some of the most common materials used to make watch cases. Why would you pick a titanium watch over a stainless steel one? What is the difference between […] Visit Back To Basics: Watch Case Materials Explained - From Aluminum To Zirconium Dioxide to read the full article.

Sunday Morning Showdown: Grand Seiko SBGW305 Vs. King Seiko SJE089

Grand Seiko SBGW305 Vs King Seiko Jun 23, 2024

Sunday Morning Showdown: Grand Seiko SBGW305 Vs. King Seiko SJE089

It’s Sunday morning, so grab a cup of coffee, and prepare for a showdown rooted in history. Most of you will know the story of Grand Seiko and King Seiko, which goes back over six decades. We decided to put two modern watches from them up against each other. Jorg picked the Grand Seiko SBGW305, […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Grand Seiko SBGW305 Vs. King Seiko SJE089 to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Calgari Dimora Panda And Pierre Morlet - Two Affordable Meca-Quartz Chronographs

Hands-On With The Calgari Dimora Panda And Pierre Morlet - Two Affordable Meca-Quartz Chronographs

It’s always exciting to discover a new watch brand, even more so when it was founded in your hometown. As we’re practically neighbors, I sat down for lunch with Vincent Bakker, one of the three founders of Calgari, to learn more about this Amsterdam-based brand and its watches. The adventure started by selling off-the-shelf watches, […] Visit Hands-On With The Calgari Dimora Panda And Pierre Morlet - Two Affordable Meca-Quartz Chronographs to read the full article.

Hands-On With A Trio Of Colorful Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Watches

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Watches Jun 22, 2024

Hands-On With A Trio Of Colorful Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Watches

Two of the colorful new Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba watches are easy. One comes in yellow and the other one in orange. But the third one is a bit more puzzling. Is it pink? No, I think the right name for the color Hamilton so boldly decided to use is magenta, a purplish-red hue. You […] Visit Hands-On With A Trio Of Colorful Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Watches to read the full article.

Introducing: A New Trio Of Black Lacquer-Dialed Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Watches

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Watches Jun 21, 2024

Introducing: A New Trio Of Black Lacquer-Dialed Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Watches

Omega has quietly introduced a trio of updated Seamaster Aqua Terra models to its catalog. These three new references cover the full size range in the Aqua Terra lineup, feature all the upgrades found in the Shades collection, and add a new micro-adjustment system for the bracelet. But whereas the Shades quintet had a lot […] Visit Introducing: A New Trio Of Black Lacquer-Dialed Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Watches to read the full article.

Fratello’s Top 5 Recently Released Audemars Piguet Watches - More Than Just Royal Oaks

Audemars Piguet Watches - More Than Jun 21, 2024

Fratello’s Top 5 Recently Released Audemars Piguet Watches - More Than Just Royal Oaks

Another Friday, another Top 5! This week, we look at some of the best Audemars Piguet releases of 2024. With a new CEO Ilaria Resta now leading the brand, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store. In her first six months on the job, we have seen quite a few […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Recently Released Audemars Piguet Watches - More Than Just Royal Oaks to read the full article.

Introducing: The Laventure Transatlantique II GMT - Now Smaller And Available In Two-Tone

Introducing: The Laventure Transatlantique II GMT - Now Smaller And Available In Two-Tone

Let me begin with a piece of advice: if you think you actually want to buy this watch, you might be better off just going straight to the Laventure website instead of reading this article. By the time you’ve finished, chances are that the reference of your choice will have already sold out. Now, for […] Visit Introducing: The Laventure Transatlantique II GMT - Now Smaller And Available In Two-Tone to read the full article.

Testing The Doxa Sub 200T In Its Natural Underwater Habitat

Doxa Sub 200T Jun 21, 2024

Testing The Doxa Sub 200T In Its Natural Underwater Habitat

Doxa’s Sub 200T is a wonderful underwater companion and underlines the trend toward smaller tool watches. Having debuted just before the start of Watches and Wonders 2024, the Sub 200T was met with broadly positive acclaim. As a truly mid-sized option with a 39mm case diameter and slim profile, it rounds out Doxa’s cushion-cased offerings […] Visit Testing The Doxa Sub 200T In Its Natural Underwater Habitat to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net OPS And Diver X Skeleton OPS

Ulysse Nardin Diver Net OPS Jun 20, 2024

Hands-On With The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net OPS And Diver X Skeleton OPS

Ulysse Nardin would not be the first brand I’d turn to when considering modern dive watches. But I must admit that the Diver Net OPS and the Diver X Skeleton OPS in this review immediately stood out when I saw the pictures online. Both watches feature a military-inspired camouflage look that I quite like, so […] Visit Hands-On With The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net OPS And Diver X Skeleton OPS to read the full article.

#TBT The Cutest Vintage Regulator Watch I Have Ever Seen

#TBT The Cutest Vintage Regulator Watch I Have Ever Seen

I had no clue that a watch brand called Solix existed. You have to agree that it sounds more like a brand of construction materials than a watch manufacturer. Despite the weird-sounding brand name, the second I spotted this Solix Regulator, I knew I would bid on it. There are watches that I hunted for […] Visit #TBT The Cutest Vintage Regulator Watch I Have Ever Seen to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Ollech & Wajs OW M-52B AF

Hands-On With The Ollech & Wajs OW M-52B AF

The legendary B-52 bomber celebrates the 70th anniversary of its production model’s maiden flight in 2024. Ollech & Wajs has released the OW M-52B AF to honor this incredible airplane and those who have contributed to its incredibly long lifespan. As someone deeply interested in this machine, I requested a sample piece for a hands-on […] Visit Hands-On With The Ollech & Wajs OW M-52B AF to read the full article.

Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 - Has Panerai Seen The Light?

Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 Jun 20, 2024

Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 - Has Panerai Seen The Light?

Forget, if you can, about the 38mm Luminor Due Luna with its mother-of-pearl dial. Instead, focus on the 49mm Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID. Is this massive PAM01800 with a case, case back, and bezel in blue Ti-Ceramitech the watch that will relight the fire in the hearts of a dormant group of Paneristi? It seems […] Visit Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 - Has Panerai Seen The Light? to read the full article.

Splitting The Anatom - Hands-On With The New Rado Anatom Automatic And Its Vintage Predecessor

Rado Anatom Automatic Jun 20, 2024

Splitting The Anatom - Hands-On With The New Rado Anatom Automatic And Its Vintage Predecessor

Just over four decades after its debut, the Rado Anatom is back. It’s bigger than ever with a mechanical movement instead of a quartz one, a bezel and crown in black high-tech ceramic, and a middle case in black PVD-treated steel instead of traditional steel. The new Anatom also shows an impressive edge-to-edge sapphire crystal […] Visit Splitting The Anatom - Hands-On With The New Rado Anatom Automatic And Its Vintage Predecessor to read the full article.

Is It Time To Revise The “Holy Trinity” Of Watchmaking?

Is It Time To Revise The “Holy Trinity” Of Watchmaking?

Every field has its lingo, and the watch world is no exception. As Fratello writers, we try to be aware of our use of language and the implications that come from our specific choice of words. Regardless, sometimes we are taken aback when certain terms unintentionally trigger strong reactions in readers. Recently, we noticed that […] Visit Is It Time To Revise The “Holy Trinity” Of Watchmaking? to read the full article.

Fratello Talks: Why Everyone Loves Seiko Watches

Seiko Watches Hello there Jun 20, 2024

Fratello Talks: Why Everyone Loves Seiko Watches

Hello there, and welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Thomas, Lex, and Nacho discuss Seiko watches. A Seiko is a staple of most watch enthusiasts’ collections, whether it’s a first-ever mechanical watch or an inexpensive curiosity, a vintage rarity in museum-worthy condition, or anything in between. And though there will certainly be […] Visit Fratello Talks: Why Everyone Loves Seiko Watches to read the full article.

Introducing: A New Colorful Limited Edition Of The Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch

Introducing: A New Colorful Limited Edition Of The Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch

Nezumi has quite a few impressive tricks up its sleeve. Only a few weeks ago, I reviewed the brand’s Adventure Trio. It’s a series of watches that will help you with whatever challenge you encounter during your travels. With a GMT, a diver, and a field watch, Nezumi has you covered in any situation. The […] Visit Introducing: A New Colorful Limited Edition Of The Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch to read the full article.

Christopher Ward Introduces The C60 Pro 300 Bronze Blue Ombré

Christopher Ward Introduces Jun 19, 2024

Christopher Ward Introduces The C60 Pro 300 Bronze Blue Ombré

It’s been a little less than two years since Christopher Ward introduced the C60 Trident Pro 300 series. From the moment it debuted, the line became a success with the brand’s fans. A year after the introduction, Christopher Ward released the first bronze version of the C60 Trident Pro 300. Another year on, a second […] Visit Christopher Ward Introduces The C60 Pro 300 Bronze Blue Ombré to read the full article.

Omega Introduces The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Inspired By Armand “Mondo” Duplantis

Omega Introduces Jun 19, 2024

Omega Introduces The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Inspired By Armand “Mondo” Duplantis

The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M is perhaps Omega’s strongest contender for everyday luxury. In the realm once dominated by the Rolex OP, the Aqua Terra has become a go-to daily watch for the right reasons and can be quite the style chameleon. This time, the inspiration of Armand “Mondo” Deplantis and the Swedish national colors […] Visit Omega Introduces The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Inspired By Armand “Mondo” Duplantis to read the full article.

The Watch That Got The Most Comments - The Breitling Chronomat B01 42

Breitling Chronomat B01 42 It Jun 19, 2024

The Watch That Got The Most Comments - The Breitling Chronomat B01 42

It started as soon as I got home from picking this Chronomat B01 up from the Breitling boutique. Both my wife and daughter simultaneously said, “Now that’s a nice watch!” It’s quite different from the “Is that a new watch?” that I usually get when wearing something for review. Breitling Chronomat B01 42 The funny […] Visit The Watch That Got The Most Comments - The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 to read the full article.

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Lex’s Picks From Grand Seiko, Frederique Constant, And Breitling

Frederique Constant Jun 19, 2024

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Lex’s Picks From Grand Seiko, Frederique Constant, And Breitling

No pre-owned shortcuts, just brand-new watches; that was my mantra when putting together my edition of The Best Watches Under €5,000. Rolex and Omega are out of reach, Tudor is on nearly every Fratello team member’s list, and the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT didn’t cut it either - it might be a chronometer, […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 - Lex’s Picks From Grand Seiko, Frederique Constant, And Breitling to read the full article.