Whether a movement is in-house, proprietary, or supplied by a third party often results in heated discussions amongst watch enthusiasts. Is an in-house movement “better” than a third-party movement, and
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When Longines became part of the (today’s) Swatch Group, the brand stopped producing in-house movements. This new Ultra-Chron, however, is proof that Longines does take movements very seriously indeed. With
Many of the watches that we now call “iconic” date back half a century or further — the Rolex Submariner, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Omega Speedmaster, and in
Growing up, I was always aware of Rado as a watch brand. Before my obsession with watches began, I knew of the brand thanks to my mother’s love for tennis
First off, when did Oris become such a fun brand? Hailed as a “Mechanical Joy Machine”, the ProPilot X Calibre 400 is designed to bring life and colors to the
While round (or round-ish) watches may be the bread and butter of the industry, there are always some anomalies. If you know of these anomalies, it’s probably because they’ve stuck
To some of you, it may not be surprising that I now own a Speedmaster Moonwatch. After all, I do work at Fratello. It’s basically in our DNA. Nevertheless, it
Simply reading the fact that MB&F has created 20 calibers in its 17 years of existence is nothing short of impressive. On top of that, every release has pushed the
In July 1996, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced ISO 6425, which outlined the international standards and features for divers’ watches. Currently, ISO 6425 is in its fourth edition,
We’ve all been waiting for a pandemic-free summer, and this year, the airports are going to be packed. If you plan on working through the warm period, or if it’s
We’ve had a pretty exhilarating time on Fratello recently, with the releases of Watches And Wonders causing quite a stir in the industry and within our beloved comments section. And
Don’t you just love it when a brand has a clear vision of what it wants to be and acts accordingly? CDMLEC, the company behind vintage revival brands Airain and
Some say that the ultimate statement of luxury is a gold watch, and I must admit, gold watches seem to be a thing currently. As a fan of gold watches,
Although incredibly boring, ISO standards are highly informative. Unfortunately, to be that informative, they also have to be voluminous and extensive, which doesn’t always make for the most pleasurable reading.
Back in 1986, Huey Lewis already knew that it’s hip to be square. I know, I know, Huey wasn’t singing about the shape of your watch. But still, him mentioning
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