Tissot is expanding its PR516 collection with new chronograph models. Two quartz versions in PVD rose gold and bicolor and one stainless steel model with an automatic chronograph movement will join the lineup. The latter is based on a Valjoux A05 movement, an update of the famous Valjoux 7753. It’s this full-steel model with automatic movement that caught our attention!Tissot PR516 Automatic

Branding is everywhere. Branding is how companies show the outside world what they stand for and who they want to attract as customers, partners, or other stakeholders. Most of us even engage in personal branding to some degree, whether consciously or not. The profile picture and title you choose for your LinkedIn profile could be considered personal branding efforts. Branding in our beloved watch

It’s The Muppet Show with our special guest star, the Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy Edition! So please welcome to the stage the very first 34mm version of the ProPilot X, a fabulous collaboration with Miss Piggy. The striking pink dial befits the most fabulous pig in the universe, and so does the glimmering baguette-cut diamond that doubles as the 12 o'clock marker. But where is the diva hersel

Earlier this week I had a short but interesting mail exchange with Nick, owner of https://www.clockmaker.com.au/. He pointed this article out on his website, regarding the Dent 1508 Ship Chronometer.For collectors with a passion for accuracy, ship chronometers might interest you!Nick writes:Dent No. 1508 Ships Chronometer, signed “Dent, 82 strand LONDON”. Purchased by Admiralty in Marc

No need to get your hands dirtyMy fascination with cars started at an early age. Matchbox cars were diligently arranged in neat rows. No collisions took place for fear of scarring the paintwork. Boxes were carefully stored, a trait I continue to uphold in adult life.A psychologist would read the first paragraph and diagnose Obsessive- compulsive disorder from a pre-school age. I have always fussed

I always tell myself I am not collecting watches, even though my wife thinks otherwise, but as a Speedmaster aficionado I have to admit that I do own a collection of those. Normally, I just buy what I like and what I am actually going to wear. So my ‘collection’ consists of a couple of evergreens from , a Royal Oak (or should I say the Royal Oak) and of course a couple of Speedmaster w

Despite our somewhat different focus when it comes to watches, we have a lot of respect for Bart and Tim Gronefeld, also known as the horological brothers, and their amazing timepieces. Just before SIHH 2017 kicks off, they introduce us a couple of new variations of their?Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire. A stainless steel version of his watch, limited to 25 pieces only and a couple of bespoke engine tur

Yesterday, Omega announced the Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday limited edition. Watches were available for reservation immediately via the official Omega website. We weren’t sure if people would truly take to the watch and the process, but you did. Massively. Yesterday was an unreal experience and I would like to share some of it with you today.First of all, if you reserved one of th

When it comes to those I surround myself with, I'd guess that I'm like a lot of watch-crazed addicts. I have friends who suffer from the same affliction, friends who are mildly interested in timepieces, and those who truly couldn't give a rip (funny, this latter group is generally comprised of folks who can easily afford a great watch).Those who have slightly more than a passing interest are the o

There’s nothing like news on a Friday and today some colorful, and attractive, information hit our mailboxes with the introduction of the Breitling Navitimer Swissair Edition.? In stainless steel and 43mm (as a Navitimer should be sized), Breitling tells us that this watch is the first to come of within a “capsule collection” of models that will harken back to the golden age of c

Romain Gauthier produces approximately 60 watches per year, all manufactured in-house and with hand-finished movements. We introduce to you their new Insight Micro-Rotor Lady Opal, with a production of just five pieces in total. That is right, a high-end watch for ladies only, and it is a blessing to see more watch brands introducing ladies watches with a strong focus on the mechanical movement. T

I think anyone who’s ever heard of Tom Hanks and is a fan of his work has seen Saving Private Ryan (1998). You can say whatever about to movie, but one thing is for certain; it has a strong opening scene. Steven Spielberg, the director, wanted realistic interpretation and he went the extra mile to achieve it. ?They shot this roughly 20-minutes scene in a course of 4 weeks. Hundreds of extras

Wolbrook/Douglas is not a brand we often mention when we talk about Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon.You are reading Fratello Magazine, and while we talk a lot about the Moon landing, most of the time, it’s another brand we mention in connection with this event. This time, however, we would like to bring your attention to something else. We don’t feature Kickstarter watches of

Our goals for the Fratello Shop this year are big. We have lots planned and we are very excited to embark upon this journey with you. As luck would have it, the first such launch of 2021 is nearly upon us…Over the last few months, we have worked on some fantastic new releases and we've had a lot of fun in the process. We've gotten to know our customers and fellow-Fratelli very well, and it's

In 2020 we once again saw a great number of releases from small microbrands. Some you might forget rather quickly and some stick with you for a longer period of time. The latter was the case when I had the pleasure of reviewing the Linden Snowfall from Visitor Watch Co. during the summer of last year. The brand has its unique take on watches and definitely stands out from the crowd. Just before th

I didn’t make “Fratelloris” up, it was one of the persons who purchased it last week. But it does sum it up perfectly, it was a great effort from both sides.Mike shared the entire story on how this watch came to life in his head, and how it finally came to us last week. You can read all about it here. The oxblood or burgundy red dial found its way into the bronze case of the Big

We’re back with more vintage Citizen. Today, we take a look at a trio of fantastic watches that are just a bit different than anything from the era. Prepare yourself for the Citizen Super Crystal Date and Super Jet Auto Dater.I was having a look at some of the vintage Japanese watches in my collection the other day. The sheer variety of styles always gets me. More than that, though, I still

What better way to spice up your Moonwatch than with a strap that includes fragments of lunar meteorite? Meet the Moon DNA strap from the Scandinavian company REM Straps. The brand is the brainchild of watch enthusiasts Totte el Siddig and Roger Clementz. Totte has a background in design, and Roger is an engineer. The straps they sell originate completely from Sweden, from design and manufacturing

In the land of the rising sun, the love runs strong, and the heart ticks away the moments worth remembering. These Japanese watches are prime eligible bachelor(-ette?)s looking for their ideal wearer to pick them up and while away the hours in sweet adoration. Today, it’s the elegant Grand Seiko SLGA007, the jazzy Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2, and the shamefully easy Casio MQ24-7B2. They’

There’s no stopping Grand Seiko! Today the brand introduced its third new reference for 2022, the Grand Seiko White Birch SLGA009. Granted, the other two (SBGA471 and SBGH295) were US-market exclusives, but that’s not how the internet works, of course. When news of the new White Birch reached our inbox this morning, I had to look twice to see how it differs from the 2021 Grand Seiko SL