Linde Werdelin, friend of the show, introduces a new model based on their (already) classic ‘The One’ for the US market only. The Hard Grey DLC will be limited to 11 pieces and have a price tag of $7,300.- USD. These timepieces are only available through pre-order and Linde Werdelin expects to deliver them before this coming Christmas.The Hard Grey DLC is, as the name already implies,

On the 14th of December 1934, exactly 80 years ago today, watch manufacturer Lebois & Co was founded by Raymond Dodane. This French entrepreneur and watch manufacturer was the third generation of the famous Dodane family, who are best known for their watches using the family name on the dial.Although Lebois & Co was sold to an Italian import company in 1947, the watches were?still being pr

Last weekend we received an e-mail from one of our readers, Sammy. He is a watch collector from Germany and in University (studies English and Latin). Recently, one of his lecturers have him the task to write an essay about a topic of his own choice. Sammy chose to write his about the question whether watch collecting is an actual hobby (predictably coming to the conclusion that it is).An interest

We always had a slight preference for Sinn watches that we would categorize as tool watches: the 140/142, 103, EZM series, 358, 756, 856 and so on. However, there’s more to Sinn than these watches for professional use only. They also have collections like the ‘Klassische Meisterwerke’ (dress watches basically), ladies’ watches and of course, the Frankfurt Financial District

Ah Seikoa brand that almost all of us on the Fratello team follow avidly. We meet with them often, whether in the Netherlands, Frankfurt or Basel. We've traveled to Japan to see their works and a few of us avidly hunt down their vintage releases. So, yes, you could call us fond. We've also watched the highly conservative brand slowly transform by offering pieces globally that would have been releg

Exactly three years ago today, we introduced to you the rebirth of an old brand, Lebois & Co. Exactly 80 years after the brand was founded actually, on December 14th 1934. Since that day in 2014, Lebois & Co released three watches, called the Avantgarde Date. We even gave one away to one of our readers in the United States.Lebois & Co: Past & PresentOver 150 investors made it possi

True Story. On an evening at the beginning of 2018, I was sitting on the couch at home after a full day of being a watch journalist. The doorbell rang and my wife opened the door for one of my best friends. He entered our living room and the first thing he noticed was the watch I was wearing. The conversation went a little like this:-HeyHey-What is that on your wrist? (my wife starts to sigh at th

As Christmas is getting closer every day, the annual rush to find a great present is about to begin. Of course, I buy a lot of socks (classic) but since I recently got into watches, I figured that my beloved husband deserves something classier than boring old stockings. No, this year, I have my heart set on a watch for him; not any watch but a watch that expresses appropriately how I feel about hi

Under the haze of dusk, Oris snuck in a Divers Sixty-Five in October. No fanfare or press release that usually accompanies a new configuration. Instead, just a quiet assurance that this watch was available by listing it on the website. But don't think this smooth criminal will get away with its stealthy strike. The sunset gradient brown dial has rekindled my interest in the Sixty-Five range, and I

2020 is finally coming to an end. However, I have one more watch to talk about before. In the past, when I spoke about Certina, it was either about a sport or a vintage watch. Rarely do we see a classy, vintage-inspired timepiece from the brand. The DS Chronograph Automatic is filling this void, though.If you need affordable Swiss Made sports to watch, prominently divers, Certina is a brand you de

Over the last year or two, Glashutte Original has slowly been expanding the SeaQ family of watches in a careful and well-executed manner. The original model has since had slightly new dial designs, diamond bezels, and now it has grown in size, had a larger panorama date' complication and received the precious metal treatment. It is these larger, panorama models I am taking a look at today.Before I

Ho, ho, ho, what a year it’s been for Hamilton! Overall, the Swatch Group has had a surprisingly impressive 2020. Despite challenges that no one saw coming and several circumstances beyond anyone’s control, SG brands have been turning out the goods on a regular basis. Hamilton has had a particularly strong 12 months, as you can see from the festive selection below…Fratello is a b

I’m going to say that sometimes the number of new watches that come out is overwhelming. Overwhelming up to the point that you tend to forget about a lot of a year’s releases. Or watches hardly leave an impression. But sometimes you get surprised by a watch with great charm that is a joy to wear when you have no expectations whatsoever. The Titoni Heritage 83019 S-639 is the perfect ex

Although we put a lot of care and work into our own Speedmaster archives here on Fratello, they are only available online (with the exception of the print publication we once did for the Speedmaster). Sometimes, it is nice to have something in print to enjoy on the couch with your favorite beverage. Books like Moonwatch Only, the Mondani books on , and now Magister are a nice way to spend a few ho

Neo-vintage? Vintage-inspired?? Take your pick with these new interpretations of the Alpinist. Rather dressy, aren’t they? I'm still riding the vintage wave - more like a tsunami at times - and I haven't had my fill of nostalgia just yet. Seiko has already given us a plethora of new references this year, and there seems to be no stopping the brand. We had a smaller take on the Alpinist last

We’re just one day away from the finals of The Fast And The Fratelli competition. One of the finalists will be a Speedmaster, and the decision seems to be fixed that it is the Speedmaster Calibre 321 presented by RJ. The other finalist will be the winner of this race here - either Dave’s Fortis or Andreas’s Zenith. Which contestant shall go head-to-head with the mighty Speedmaste

Does the name ring a bell? If you consider yourself a true fan of vintage watches, perhaps it should! It’s a classic watch brand born in the mid-1930s in France and deceased along with many of its contemporaries in the early ’70s, yet another victim of the Quartz Crisis. But don’t break out the Kleenex just yet - this is not a sad tale. The brand was brought back to life by Tom V

As 2021 comes to a close, Seiko brings two Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation limited editions to the table that will break either your heart, the bank, or maybe even both. These diver’s watches borrow their looks from a vintage design, but are made using modern technology and materials. This is as you would expect, but the watches come with some design quirks. And the prici

It’s funny, as if you’d asked me my opinion of titanium last year, I’d certainly not have the same opinion as I do today. Having only really worn and collected stainless steel watches, I was a bit weirded out by titanium’s lightness when I first held it. It was a bizarre experience, and I wasn’t ready for it. Since that day, practicality and sense have come to rule, a

Anyone keeping up with news in the watch industry will have heard the name Megan Young. Born in Holland, Megan began her watchmaking career in Geneva. She gained experience and worked her way up through several renowned brands and retailers’ workshops. She is also an accredited watchmaker for more than a handful of the world’s most reputable watch brands, including , Patek Philippe, Pa