It all started with a conversation in the office. An office that’s full of people who are crazy about watches, what they are, and what they can do. The functional
It all started with a conversation in the office. An office that’s full of people who are crazy about watches, what they are, and what they can do. The functional
This series was actually my idea, and boy, do I regret it! The premise of this idea is to help guide a watch-loving newbie down the right path to a
Isotope is a brand that most of you will not be strangers to. Fratello’s own Rob has written about the Goutte d’Eau Compressor Diver, and Jorg has enthused over the
In this series, we’ll be sharing the EDC (Everyday Carry) items of our editorial team. First up is Robert-Jan, founder and editor-in-chief of Fratello. What “essentials” does he carry with
At the end of 2021, I was faced with a challenge. That challenge — which a number of our editors also took — was to write an article about my
I hope you enjoyed a real good weekend and that you’re ready to start the week with a real good coffee. With the emphasis on “real”, because in the first
What defines a microbrand or young brand is totally subjective. I believe it would be unfair to present Seaholm as either. Seaholm doesn’t fit within the traditional definition of what
Since the earliest civilizations — be it Inca or Egyptian — gold was something special. The metal is indeed a meaningful one thanks to its real and symbolic value for
Collaborations within the world of horology are a pretty common sight these days. But whenever the name Alain Silberstein pops up, I’m all ears. The legendary French watch designer has
One of my biggest fears is that I take things for granted. And by “things”, I mean both immaterial and material ones. Let me focus on the material side of
China is a country of rich history, strong cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and people that strive to refine crafts and skills to the highest level. Much of the world has
The Tudor Black Bay Pro was the big one for Tudor at Watches And Wonders 2022. The watch was met with a lot of praise, but its design also sparked
King’s Day is like the 4th of July in the US, but brighter and bigger in the hearts of the Dutch people. Me, I’m Norwegian, but I’ll eat my hat
I wasn’t going to do this. My ego tells me Nacho asked me to write my entry in this series some time ago and that I politely declined due to
I hope you enjoyed a sunny weekend somewhere outside. And even if you stayed at home in front of the TV, the weekend was very eventful for the avid sports