I never wanted a valet tray. I didn’t think I needed one. Perhaps I don’t exactly need one. Perhaps, however, I get it now. I get why they’ve become a
I never wanted a valet tray. I didn’t think I needed one. Perhaps I don’t exactly need one. Perhaps, however, I get it now. I get why they’ve become a
I don’t have to remind you that the hottest microbrand of 2021 was Furlan Marri, launching its Mechaquartz chronograph on Kickstarter. After speaking to Andrea Furlan about starting a microbrand
Five years… That’s how long MING has been creating its watches. Through praise, controversy, and swift sales, MING’s releases are always something we look forward to at Fratello. Now, the
Bespoke Watch Projects is a small watch company in Oakland, California. It’s not far from me, in fact. Truly a microbrand, founder, designer, and watchmaker John McConnico hand-makes every dial
Although the title sounds pretty straightforward, this assignment made me change my pick a few times. I currently have a watch on order below €2,000, but would it be my
“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” is a quote first heard in 1942 by the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. If
Being a watch journo comes with a few perks. One of them is the regular invitations to the hallowed grounds where our objects of affection are created. This time, I
Atom is a new kid on the block. The York-based brand debuts on Kickstarter this year with the Atom AT.01. The ambition is clear — to offer timeless mechanical watches
It’s that time again! There’s no moment to relax for two of our writers on Sunday mornings. As you all know by now, Fratello team members battle it out in
In watchmaking circles, the chronograph is widely accepted as a hard-to-master complication. The wonderfully complex and intricate mechanism is a joy to behold, yet the majority of the works are
Welcome back, dear Fratelli, to Wrist Game Or Crying Shame! It has been seven weeks since our last installment, but I’ve got an interesting (value) proposition on the docket today.
World time watches are a relatively young addition to horology. Invented by Louis Cottier in 1931, the complication doesn’t have quite the longevity as, say, the chronograph or calendar. But
A magnificent dial-side showcase of the engine has been Breguet’s house style for its Tradition collection. These epic open-worked timepieces honor the brand’s watchmaking tradition for over two centuries in
Are small watches a thing? If you believe the word on the street, they must be. I also love a good small watch, but it’s not because I am a
The Cartier Crash, often incorrectly called the Dali watch, dates back to 1967. That is just 55 years ago, which isn’t that long ago at all considering what this watch