Whenever most of us hear or see the words Marina Militare, the name Panerai immediately pops into our heads. But there is more to the Italian Navy’s watch story than
Whenever most of us hear or see the words Marina Militare, the name Panerai immediately pops into our heads. But there is more to the Italian Navy’s watch story than
It’s charming, it’s elegant, and it’s playful at the same time. It is so far removed from Mido’s standard production that the brand could reissue it any time. Why we
Another Sunday morning, another showdown. This time, we are putting the brand-new Tudor Black Bay Pro up against a future classic, the Rolex Explorer II 16570. Tudor clearly took aim
What’s great about the independent watch market is that we have options. I like options. We can choose between original designs and homages, and between inexpensive quartz watches and high-end
When we embarked on the quest to find the best watches under €2,000, we didn’t quite realize just how difficult it would be to find our favorites. The sub-€2K price
Tissot struck gold when it released the sharp and crisp PRX Powermatic 80. The Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph is another retro-powered creation that strikes love into the hearts of watch
Summer is underway, and people are leaving to enjoy a couple of weeks of vacation. On trips like these, the chances are pretty high that you will pack at least
It is not all about the money! Not always, anyway. In a new series entitled “My Most Affordable Watch”, Fratello editors will show their least expensive watches. Sometimes, less is
The T-Touch has come a long way since it was touted by Tissot as the world’s first tactile watch in 1999. The revolutionary ana-digi wristwatch was equipped with a sapphire
The Grand Seiko 62GS is a well-known reference for old and new fans. As a vintage piece, it was the sub-brand’s first automatic model. Today, Grand Seiko is a standalone
After Andrea Pirlo had Artisans de Genève customize two of his watches (skeletonized Submariners — The Andrea Pirlo Challenge and The Azzuro Challenge), I wonder if Pirlo recommended Artisans de
Seaboard Marine Supply Co. was a manufacturer and distributor of fine sailboat gear. That included a yachting chronograph with three beautiful executions over the years. Today we will look at
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of wearing the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold “Homage to F. A. Lange”. That magical timepiece is my grail watch. It
Most brands tend to stick to the usual black, white and occasional blue for their dials. Well, not Amsterdam-based Batavi! The brand’s previous Architect and Kosmopoliet GMT were known for
If you’ve found yourself watching the entry-level tool watch space over the past couple of years, you will almost certainly be familiar with Zodiac. Having made quite a strong comeback,