It was 1969 — the year of the Moon landing — when David Bowie released “Space Oddity”. The year would arguably be the most significant in the long history of
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Well, now, this really is a treat, and possibly an unexpected one at that! One year after NOMOS Glashütte agreed to the unthinkable and produced a panda-dial Weltzeit especially for
Alarm watches are among the most incredible pieces the vintage world can offer. Almost every major brand had an alarm in its collection, from Angelus, Tudor, and Omega to Citizen,
My dear Fratelli, we watch geeks have some introspection to do. We need to have a close look at our priorities. I hope you are up for that! Why? Because
I will not create a Top 5 or Top 10 list of the best chronograph movements ever produced. Like most Top XYZ lists, it would be utterly subjective. However, if
The current Rolex Milgauss was introduced in 2007, and I remember it wasn’t an easy watch to get at first. However, one year later, I published an article on Fratello
In case you want to visit the upcoming Dubai Watch Week that’s happening this weekend, please be aware of one very important thing: it’s being held in New York City.
If you’ve delved deep enough into the world of horology, you’ll have certainly come across a number of watches made of ceramic. The material’s key features make it one that
In 1965, Citizen introduced the first-ever timepiece made in Japan that boasted a mineral crystal. According to the brand, at that point in time, it was also the world’s slimmest
“New York is the one you have to win”, said Rod Dixon, winner of the 1983 New York City Marathon. That feels a bit like Neil Armstrong saying, “You had
I like a nice vintage-inspired watch once in a while. You know, something that takes me back to the 1950s or ’60s but with a modern movement and construction. But
We’re back again for another Sunday Morning Showdown! Last week pitted the Swiss Tissot against the Japanese Citizen. But today is an internal affair, as Tudor faces off against Tudor.
Born on Kickstarter in 2015, Redwood Watches is a young Canadian microbrand offering heritage-inspired watches with timeless designs. Following a no-nonsense approach, Redwood puts reliability and serviceability above all else.
As you’ve seen in this Fratello Collector’s Week, we, like many collectors, have a severe problem. Any collector will tell you that storing watches safely becomes a serious consideration as
Lugs are often a “make it or break it” feature on any watch. Of course, here at Fratello, one style of lugs is quite popular — twisted lugs. Known as
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