I’m of the opinion that every watch collection should include a time-only, manual-wind watch. There’s a comforting element to a watch that tells the time simply yet is dependent on
I’m of the opinion that every watch collection should include a time-only, manual-wind watch. There’s a comforting element to a watch that tells the time simply yet is dependent on
As this is a subjective two-part story meant to inform, I’ll start with a disclaimer to avoid any misunderstandings about something as simple as watch hands. Yes, I’m talking about
During our editorial meetings at Fratello, we often find ourselves discussing how Rolex changed over the decades. We seem to agree that the vibe surrounding the brand is not quite
At the Fratello offices, we often discuss affordable watches. The question of what “affordable” means, however, is obviously a very personal one. We decided to set the affordable budget for
Whenever I meet someone new and tell them what I do, they often quickly assume that I own a Rolex. And to be honest, I have owned one in the
No, I’m not being ironic here. Embrace your inner child and let a cartoon watch liven up your day. It doesn’t have to be a cheeky-colored kid’s watch, either. The
It has now been six months since the launch of one of the year’s most talked about watches. The Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch sent shockwaves through the watch community
American watchmaking, watch culture, and watch market were in the spotlight during the Dubai Watch Week Horology Forum 8 “Moves New York”. The watch event, which took place last weekend
We tend to tell romanticized stories of brave men and women in survival situations. As watch lovers, we find ourselves drawn to the wrists of these heroes and heroines. A
Omega just introduced the new Speedmaster X-33 iteration, the Marstimer. But in case you are not familiar with the X-33 story, let me introduce you to this Speedmaster instrument and
For many years, I’ve been a fanatical nay-sayer when it comes to watch brand ambassadors. However, the world of watch ambassadors is not limited to those paid by the brands.
Last year Max Verstappen became the new Formula 1 world champion by beating reigning champ Lewis Hamilton in a bizarre final race. To celebrate the Dutch racing talent’s (first) world
The late Massimo Osti was the founder and designer of Stone Island, C.P. Company, and other brands. He was the inventor of garment dyeing and heat-reactive and reflective jackets. His
This week we continue our little series of essential watches within a certain style. The last two articles about iconic chronographs and dive watches sparked a whole lot of discussion
We’ve published a few different gift guides in the past, mostly Christmastime (hmmm, I wonder why…). But we haven’t paid that much attention to other moments at which it would