A Happy Holiday to all of you who are celebrating!? Forgive the late publish today on Christmas Eve, but I’m currently on holiday in the state known as “Flori-duh” – where the craziness may begin early, but little gets done until late.? Double that with a household full of kids and you really get the picture!? Enjoy the time…and grab an egg nog and sit down for a leng

The best Amsterdam retailer just got better. They managed to do another exclusive watch with Nomos. I am talking about Ace Jewelers of course, who teamed up with Nomos to launch a second limited edition exclusively to be sold via their boutiques and e-boutique. Based on the existing Nomos Club Campus Nacht (or Night, in English), they came up with the Nomos Club Campus Amsterdam.After their first

Already mentioned in our?La Lune Exhibition visit report,?at Fratello, we love things related to space travel, ignited by the Omega Speedmaster Professional, a.k.a. The Moonwatch, however, easily extended to other items. Our special interest goes to flown objects, watches at best, but objects like pens and cameras appeal to us as well.?And it’s no secret that many watch lovers and collectors

Last week saw the last of our Speedy Tuesday events of 2019 returning to Biel, Switzerland. With the return to Omega Headquarters, a year full of Speedy Tuesday events ended where it started almost twelve months ago. Twelve months full of Speedy Tuesday events that saw great novelties and the last one was no exception.With the ‘Back To Base’ event held last Tuesday at the brand new Ome

Living just 45 minutes away from the Glashutte Original factory, and having worked across the road from the building for three years, following six years with the Swatch Group, you’d think I’d know everything there is to know about Glashutte’s (arguably) longest-running watchmaker. And yet, thanks to a series of understandable coincidences I do not. I enjoyed learning more throug

The Royal Oak Offshore has been incredibly popular since its introduction in 1993. At some point - seems like ages ago - almost everyone neglected the regular Royal Oak, including the 15202, and went completely mad on all the Offshore variation. The Safari themed Offshore was everywhere, for example. Today, I’ll take a look at the Royal Oak Offshore 44mm chronographs.For a long time, I negle

It doesn't happen every year that Christmas Eve falls on Thursday. The last time it happened was in 2015 and over the last few years, I found myself thinking which watch would I choose for a Christmas Eve #TBT. Since I recently and quite unexpectedly landed an Alpina 943 Chronograph, my choice this year was clear.? Why? It is as beautiful and fragile as a Christmas ornament. I have to say, I am qu

Despite all the things happening in the world that are holding us back, the last two months of the year flew by. So when our Managing Editor Nacho asked me to come up with my Top 5 Watches of 2021, I was surprisingly caught off guard. But looking back at the year behind us, I can only say it has been a very long year with plenty of great releases. It’s been so long that it’s hard to be

We all know I'm a lucky guy. If you follow Fratello, you'll know I get the chance to do a lot of fun things that, without my role on this team, would simply be inaccessible for me. But my luck didn't start when I came to Fratello, oh no. It had been in full force for years! One of the luckiest episodes of my life came during my time working for NOMOS Glashutte, training the brand's growing retaile

Some people may be surprised to hear that reviewing watches isn’t always a walk in a park. It’s not a binary process - “Is this watch good? Yes/No”. There’s more to it than that. Watchmaking and design is an art form, which you have to consider when reviewing a watch. Just because you don’t inherently love a watch, it doesn’t make it wrong. Art is meant to

Season’s greetings, our dearest Fratelli! As the year comes to an end, and the holiday season is well underway, we wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the watches that we will be wearing during the holidays. Whether it’s for Christmas Eve tonight, Christmas Day tomorrow, or any other festive year-end celebration, it’s a perfect time to strap on your most meaningful

When an early Seiko Alpinist 14041 resurfaces in an auction in Japan, you can bet that there will be a fiery battle over who gets it. But did you know which model came first, the black-dialed or the white-dialed one? We found an answer in Sadao Ryugo’s new book on vintage Seiko watches.“Seiko’s first sports and mountaineering watch was launched in December 1959. It was a robust w

As members of the press, when we attend major trade shows, we like to put our best foot forward when it comes to our watches. Everyone who attends likes to show off their latest and coolest watches, so it’s no surprise to see a plethora of incredible timepieces adorning the wrists of industry folks and fellow journos alike. But, as you can imagine, it takes something special to catch the att

At the end of November, three new Merci Instruments LMM-01 models were added to the Parisian brand’s lineup. At a glance, these may seem like slightly iterative takes on the same theme. But look closer (and read the website), and you’ll see that each is carefully designed. And not just designed, as the word here feels like an understatement. These watches are, quite literally, inspired

‘Tis the season once again! And nothing beats getting together with friends and family to celebrate with good food, good wine, and even better festive spirit. As we wind down in time for the holidays, it’s time to both look back on the year and forward to the next. And whether you’re going all out in your Christmas or holiday celebrations, keeping things quiet and cozy by the fir

Watches and photography are two fields of interest that inexplicably and inevitably attract the same kind of like-minded enthusiasts. That’s why some of you may very well be keen to hear about my experience with the new Nikon Zf. Released to the public in October of this year, it’s the latest addition to Nikon’s range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. We’ll get into all thi

Mickey Mouse or Kermit the Frog? That’s the question at the heart of today’s Sunday Morning Showdown. Watches are usually quite serious objects. First and foremost, they need to accurately tell the time and be made of sturdy, well-finished material. And for most people, that’s enough. But some people are looking for something extra - a little something to make them smile when the

The Omega Speedmaster is one of the few watches that we can truly call iconic. While that must be one of the most overused words in the English language these days, it is apt in this case. But despite the Omega Speedmaster being truly iconic, I have never owned one. Worse yet, I have never even come close to owning one! Why? Well, to me, the Speedy seems like such a default option (in the best sen

Christmas and New Year’s are a wonderful time for many. The holiday season is often a chance to reconnect with family or celebrate and reflect on the year. It is also a fantastic opportunity to treat yourself! Buying a watch for Christmas is always a good idea, so today, I’m sharing five attainable watches that I’d recommend and even consider as a gift to myself.The options are b

Omega Speedmaster Pro DD145.0022It is Speedy Tuesday on this first Christmas day! This week, we have something rare. A gold / steel combination Speedmaster Professional that dates back to 1981. A gold colored dial with gray sub dials and black hands. This Speedmaster Professional goes by the reference of DD145.0022.The bezel of the Speedmaster DD145.0022 is also made out of gold and the black alum