Venezianico has been an interesting brand to watch. The Venice-based upstart has continuously upped its game since its establishment in 2017. That hasn’t necessarily equated to producing more expensive watches,
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It has been nothing but an enjoyable experience to watch Fratello’s Thomas van Straaten build his watch brand. I greatly respect the passion and determination that Thomas puts into VPC
The year is off to a flying start with some big releases from fan-favorite brands. In today’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re taking a look at the first watch releases
Independent Atelier is a brand-new name, but its first project arrives with a sense of depth that immediately sets it apart. Rather than launching with a contemporary design or a
The Gerald Charles Maestro line expands with two new Maestro 2.0 Meteorite models, both featuring dials cut from Muonionalusta meteorite. For the first time, the brand combines this material with
How can a brand honor a watch celebrating its 50th anniversary? The easiest thing to do is to launch a homage edition of that classic. It so happens that 2026
We have a huge soft spot for the classic Oris Big Crown Pointer Date here at Fratello. It is one of our favorites from the brand for several different reasons,
On this second (Speedy) Tuesday of the year, Omega introduces two new additions to the Moonwatch collection. After introducing a white-dial Speedmaster Professional in 2024, it’s now time for a
Happy New Year from Fratello On Air! We’re back with a new episode, and we’re going shopping. Well, maybe. One of us has his eyes on several pieces, while the
Hublot and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto are back for a fourth collaboration. This limited edition celebrates the shade of black. For Yamamoto, this carries greater significance than the mere absence
There’s more to the Time+Tide × Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx Moon than a stunningly powerful black dial. This is an evolved version of the Highlife luxury sports
Credor resurrected the Goldfeather name in 2023 with a pair of gold models. The watches combined elegant proportions with a thin case. Unfortunately, the pieces were only offered in Japan.
IFL Watches has graced us with a wide variety of hand-painted dials for watches from several brands. In August 2025, IFLW worked with Italian brand Venezianico for the first time
Certain watches feel immediately familiar the moment you strap them on — not because you’ve worn them before but, rather, because their story has been written so clearly over the
Welcome back to another Sunday Morning Showdown! Daan and I are both stationed in the Netherlands, where winter is hitting hard. The skies are gray, and a layer of slushy,
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