Like many people, I got into watch collecting through microbrands. While not to everyone’s tastes, microbrands’ relative affordability allows you to try out watch-collecting concepts more affordably than some more
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The golden era of watches was either the 1950s or the 1960s. I’d say it’s open for debate. But claiming the 1980s or 1990s was the golden age of watches
I’ll be honest with you from the get-go: completely black watches aren’t my thing. But the story behind the new all-black Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph completely changed my feelings
Last week, my colleague Thomas showed you some pretty awesome vintage Omega Seamasters. I will counter with some vintage Constellation watches soon, but I already had planned to feature some
Today, Fratello reader John from the United States shares the story of his new favorite vacation watch, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Though he often exclusively wears vintage chronographs, he
If you think the design of the new Ralph Lauren RL867 above looks familiar, you’re completely right. The famous fashion designer launched his line of watches back in 2008 and
Welcome to another edition of Sunday Morning Showdown. Today, two editors jostle for position with two watches of a similar persuasion. Expect no holds barred as these writers vie for
Let me start by thanking you for the reception of the first episode of Building A Watch Brand. It has been heartwarming to receive your messages of encouragement and support!
As many of the other Fratello editors have mentioned, this is an incredibly difficult article to write, also for me. It has been churning around in my skull for more
It’s time to start making predictions for this year! With LVMH Watch Week 2023 already in full effect, it might seem like we’re late to the game. Still, it’s always
Every once in a while, my friends or even random people send me pictures of a watch they inherited. As I’m more into watches than they are, they ask me
Last November, with a great spectacle in London and in the presence of Daniel Craig, Omega introduced the Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond 60th Anniversary edition, reference 210.30.42.20.03.002. It’s a
I’ve hardly ever been as excited as I am today. The mystery of the Gallet Big Date chronograph puzzled me for years. Was it real or not? Not even the
Back in 1980, Carlo Crocco shocked the watch industry by releasing the first Hublot watch. It combined a case in yellow gold with a black rubber strap. This combination was
*Sigh* Price increases… The topic in nearly every home. Last December, I paid €3.17 per cubic meter of gas and €0.83 per kWh of electricity. My family and I live
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