In recent years, we have seen a massive resurgence in appreciation for integrated-bracelet sports watches. And rightfully so, since the genre arguably saved the Swiss watch industry in the ’70s. Omega's current catalog does feature the Constellation, but this is hardly a sporty-looking range. A quick dive into the brand's history reveals an absolute gem, though. Reference ST 366.0847 has eve

Around this time last year, Zodiac released several watches that could contend for Summer Watch of 2022. Whether it was the white-and-blue-bezel Super Sea Wolf or the titanium Super Sea Wolf Professional, the watches used splashes (not just pops) of color to lean into a fun summer vibe. This year, Zodiac is at it again. The brand is utilizing a ceramic outer case to go with the bright colors, resu

Have you ever glimpsed a flash of brilliance, a burst of color that seems to dance in tandem with your every move? A sight that makes you stop, tilt your head, and wonder, “How on earth is that possible?” Welcome to the world of Louis Moinet’s Art-Tech tourbillon. But this ain’t no simple disco-fever glitter ball of color. Created especially for the Only Watch Auction 2023,

What watch do you take with you on your summer vacation? I know which one I will be wearing for two weeks straight. It's going to be my Oris Momotaro Divers Sixty-Five Special Edition on a tropic strap from the Fratello collection. But when I saw the powerful-looking black and white Breitling Endurance Pro at Fratello HQ, a question popped up in my mind: should I match my watch to my holiday desti

In this installment of Pre-Owned Spotlight, I’m going shopping for a vintage dress watch from the Holy Trinity. I know vintage is not for everybody, but a dress watch is a particularly good gateway into this realm. It is also the most affordable way to own a watch from the Big Three, especially if you can stomach a smaller watch. So let's see what vintage watches we can find from Audemars Pi

We are still in the midst of the biggest small-sized revival of the decade, so surely all the bargains have already been snapped up? With patience, you’ll find hidden gems from the late ’90s to the end of the ’00s. But with many of these having been big-watch years, finding small but tough neo-vintage dive watches should be nearly impossible, right?We’re looking at the era

You know the Breitling Endurance Pro as a 44mm sports watch with a Breitlight case and a SuperQuartz movement inside. Now there's a new size in town. The 38mm version of the Endurance Pro is positioned as a universal watch, although two of the five colorways available are probably perceived as feminine. Anyway, the color will not affect the watch's performance. When we look at that, we need hard d

Dive watches are some of the most popular sports watches in the world, steeped in romance and a sense of adventure. While some have become the stuff of legend, others have not received quite as much attention. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Polaris is one that I feel many often overlook. Its history, however, is fascinating and certainly worth knowing about for any (dive-)watch enthusiast.Today, we

“This is not an elegant dress chronograph, this is a bruiser of a tool watch and likely will not fit under anyone’s shirt cuff unless you have a wrist the size of Michael Jackson’s and are wearing Arnold Schwartzenegger’s shirt.” – Chuck Maddox (27th of May, 2003)Photograph by Chuck MaddoxA few weeks ago I was in New York City and met with Bill Sohne (collector

Last week we introduced you to the U-Boat U-51 Chimera Bronze edition, if you haven’t read it yet, go there first as it has a small introduction on the brand as well.We decided to do a U-Boat review once every week in July and we picked this U-Boat U-42 B&B reference 6947 as our second watch to review.The case parts of this 53mm large U-42 (which refers to the founding year of the compan

Who Is Bianca Mosca?Truth to be told, I had never heard of Bianca Mosca before. That does not mean much to be honest. Anyway, I was contacted by the CEO of Bianca Mosca a while ago. As we plan our monthly Watch Strap Review installments quite far in advance, it took a while before I sat down and do a proper write-up.BackgroundTo keep it short and simple, as I am sure you want to see and read about

Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium CeramicWe had the opportunity to test drive the Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic for a while. Before we continue with the actual review, let’s spend some words on this remarkable manufacturer first.HistoryWhen it comes to fashionable manufactures, Hublot is easily in the top 3. The industry considers them one of the hippest brands despite their relatively

This year marks the 5th anniversary of Speedy Tuesday. Not only here on Fratello, but we are happy that Speedy Tuesday has become a community on its own, where people share their love for the Moonwatch and other Speedmaster watches.Speedy Tuesday MagazineEarlier this year, it was already celebrated with the introduction of the Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Limited Edition watch (which is currently be

This week Andrew dropped us a line. He had read last weeks article and would like to have our thoughts about a dress watch for himself.You Asked Us: Is the Nomos Orion a good choice for a dress watch?Hello,Having just read your piece on the Oris Classic Date vs. Omega De Ville Prestige as a dress watch, I thought about posing a question that has been percolating in my mind for awhile.In terms of &

ALARM AM ARM (“Alarm on the wrist”) is a must-have book for alarm watch enthusiasts featuring nearly 2000 watch models.Did you know there are more than two thousand different alarm watches around? This number comes from the man who wrote a four-kilogram book on this topic. His story started exactly like mine. We both just wanted to learn more about mechanical alarm watches. The differe

Vox populi. La voix des gens. The voice of the people. Or more precisely, the voice of the fans. Last year the French brand Yema decided to follow up on numerous requests and kicked off initial work on a GMT version of the popular Superman Heritage.Yema Superman GMT comes from a collective mindThe final watch design was developed in close collaboration with fans and friends of the Yema brand. Yema

Introducing the TAG Heuer Monaco 1989C1999 Limited Edition, the third watch in a series of five to celebrate the model’s 50th anniversary.The TAG Heuer Monaco 1989C1999 Limited Edition is here and closely follows the first “green” piece released at the Monaco Grand Prix attributed to the 1970’s and the second “red” piece shown at Le Mans, which was dedicated to

It’s Summer and what better way to celebrate than to check out some new watches? This Week in Watches for July 11, 2020 is here so let’s cannonball into the local lake and take a look.Frederique Constant Runabout RHS Chronograph AutomaticSummer and boating make perfect sense and Frederique Constant is bringing the two together with its new Runabout RHS Chronograph. Since 2009, Constant

On the surface, the answer to this question is pretty obvious. Yes, of course, watches can be polished, but it is not always a good idea. And that is especially true of vintage timepieces for a couple of reasons. Let's dig into those now. As always, please feel free to share your own personal experiences of polishing success and horror stories in the comments section below.I love watches in excell

Fridge and Freezer return after a short break with an hour of top-quality sports chat, as several competitions get down to the sharp end.In an impassioned exchange, Balazs question’s Rob’s right to support England in Euro 2020 given his Irish birth, while Bobbysled Bobby defends himself on the grounds of dual nationality and his upbringing having been blighted by the national woe of be