Why did an instrument that was never meant to be worn on the wrist become a successful wristwatch? Because the idea was brilliant, it came at the right time, and
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About two years ago, I wrote two stories about my Seiko obsession and collecting journey, and after that, I was content. For me, my newly strap-upgraded SLA023 Marinemaster is still
It’s that time of the year again! With the end of 2023 drawing ever nearer, it’s time to kick off our series on the Fratello editors’ favorite watches of the
In Dutch, we have a saying, “Op elk potje past een dekseltje.” That literally translates to, “For every jar, there’s a lid that fits.” So, my dear Fratelli, the Hublot
In my previous working life, I worked for an investment bank, and seeing interesting watches around me in the office was pretty common. But this is different for many others.
At the risk of sounding too enthusiastic, I’d say that Traska never ceases to surprise me. That’s not only because the brand expands its catalog exponentially each year but also
How many watches are too many? Very rarely are we wearing more than one at a time, and I normally find myself wearing one per day. The bigger question is:
Fratello On Air returns for another episode, and this week, we’re talking about our recent €25,000 watch collection choices. Lists are always sure to create some sort of kerfuffle, and
Four months — that’s how long it’s been since I moved to London with my family. Aside from a week and a half in Florida, I’ve been here nonstop. Folks
Sometimes I go into a review without any specific expectations. When the RZE Resolute Pro Jet Black Enamel first landed on my desk, I was pleasantly surprised by its intense
The day before its launch, I briefly met the latest Avenger in a restaurant on the outskirts of Amsterdam. A storm had struck, and inside the restaurant, one could hear
Stockholm-based IFL Watches has been knocking out one customized release after another. The company’s watches contain dials that are painted by hand, a process that takes time and demands great
The modern watch world is dominated by a handful of brand groups. Think of Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH, and the like. Whether you are shopping for a watch from Hamilton,
The sports watch is one of the woolliest of watch categories. A dive watch has a set of ISO standards to conform to. A dress watch has a list of
The Expedition from Boldr is the brand’s self-styled “daily beater.” It has the dial of a field watch inside a dual-crown case with an internal timing bezel. The Expedition II
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