The deliberate and controlled oxidization of metal has been around in watchmaking for many, many years. In fact, the original technique has existed for centuries. It was devised as a
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Credor, the JDM luxury brand created by Seiko in the ’70s to beat Patek Philippe and Rolex at the then-hot luxury quartz game. Today, we know Credor for its thin
The Breitling Top Time returned to the scene in 2020 with the release of the Top Time “Bow-Tie”. While the revival of the Top Time was reason enough for excitement,
Who knew that Swatch still had that circa ’90s FOMO swagger? Sometimes, all it takes is a little help from our friends. In this case, Omega stepped in with an
We’ve seen this battle many times before. The Rolex Submariner Date versus just about any dive watch that’s willing and able to throw down against the titan. The challenge is
Desiring a steel sports watch from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, or Vacheron Constantin is a challenge. It requires either an almost unhealthy relationship with the local dealer, an XL
Meet the Tissot PRX Chronograph. It has been a long time since I ordered a watch during the initial presentation to the press from a brand. But alas, that’s exactly
Imagine your average Saturday afternoon. Add a group of around 40 people (oh yes, all men), together in a private section of a restaurant. There’s an open bar, snacks come
Like a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step — chapter 64 of Lao Tse’s Tao Te Ching — I think a watch collection starts with a
When it comes to watches, there are two major characteristics that usually work as a filter and, ultimately, show-stoppers for me. First of all, I don’t like barrel cases because
Ressence made waves from the moment it dropped its first watch, the ZeroSeries, back in 2011. The Belgian brand had developed a new and unique display for its watches that
Founded on the 31st of October 2015, the Singapore Watch Club (SWC) started out as a group of Instagram watch friends who decided to get together — discussing their shared
Team Strap or Team Bracelet — which one are you? Well, since we’re picking sides, I’m gonna go with Team Strap! Sure, I love my Sub on its phenomenal Oyster
The company of Czapek & Cie. has a long history. It began initially on May 1st, 1845, when Franciszek Czapek (by then, going by the name François) founded the company
There aren’t enough purple watches in the world. Don’t believe me? Just ask Brandon, Fratello’s purple-obsessed Copy Editor. He’ll make a compelling argument or two in favor of this underused
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