It’s almost Father’s Day (June 17th), at least in a lot of countries around the world, and you might be searching for some (last minute) tips for a little gift. While nothing beats a nice drawing, painting or another DIY piece of art from your little girl or boy, at a certain age the presents start to become different of course. I will refrain from selecting watches as gifts because th

Ok, this is going to be fun. Nowadays you cannot put all of your eggs in one basket. Meaning, content creation is at its peak so it's not enough to concentrate on one type of channel. That's why Fratello Watches is not only an online magazine but also on most of your favorite social media platforms. I'm talking about the usual suspects like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and of course Instagram. Ente

In the world of Omega, the Speedmaster is king. There is no doubt about it. And the Seamaster a very loyal and steady queen to the king. But what about the rest of the collection? We find that several models are not talked about as much as they should be. Even within the Speedmaster and Seamaster collections, some models are sometimes overlooked. As such, I’ve compiled a list of five Omega w

Just a few days before traveling became impossible, we saw the new Longines Spirit collection. Under embargo, of course. So we are happy that it’s now finally time to show you the pictures we took during that appointment.To me, it seems that Longines is taking a new direction with the Spirit collection. Although we’ve seen - and still see - some heritage-inspired watches from Saint-Imi

I can't believe it is already nine years since I published my first Speedy Tuesday story. In 2012, I posted a picture of my Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” on Facebook with just It is Speedy Tuesday', as it was a Speedmaster and a Tuesday. Fast forward to today, and Omega now drops its new Speedmasters on Tuesdays (deliberately). You could say a lot has happened in the last nine y

I like Alain Silberstein. I'm not against Louis Erard. And yet, whenever the artist and brand have collaborated before, I've been one of the only Fratelli left untouched by the result. Oh sure, I thought the most recent models were cool but there was absolutely no doubt in my mind as to whether I wanted one (I did not). However, with this latest Silberstein release, Louis Erard has finally won my

Sharks have long been a source of inspiration for dive watch manufacturers due to their infamous toothy maws and fearsome reputations. Well, now Ulysse Nardin has turned to the denizens of the deep for its new Diver Lemon Shark. It's an attractive black and yellow number, a color scheme that is right up my street.If I asked you to tell me your favorite shark species, I'd guess that many people wou

We hear the words “legend” and “icon” used (very) frequently and, oddly upon reflection, interchangeably in the watch industry. However, when it comes to the Blancpain Air Command, the legend of the watch’s origins is far more apt than its well-deserved iconism. Why? Because no one is quite sure where it came from or from what exactly its name derived. What is sure, t

Grey skies and green hills - the British Isles provide endless picturesque landscapes perfect for soulful longing and distant gazing. That longing would be for watches, of course. And the United Kingdom delivers plenty of those as well. With a rich heritage of watchmaking to stand upon, the craft is returning to England in full force. Christopher Ward has become a well-known name in independent wa

Jean-Claude Biver, an industry veteran with a remarkable resume, joins young watch brand Norqain as an advisor to the board.Jean-Claude BiverBiver’s list of accomplishments in the industry is impressive. In 1981, he purchased the rights to Blancpain. After restoring its reputation as a much-respected Haute Horlogerie brand, he then sold it to the Swatch Group in 1992. He is the very same man

Seiko's analog/digital hybrids have been fan favorites ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger popularized them in the 1980s. The oversized and unique case shape is quirky in all the right ways. I am known to criticize large watches, but this line of Seikos would not work any other way. Today, Seiko introduces three new variants to the collection, all with some serious tech on board. Let's have a look at

Well, I know I’m ready for this one! After re-editions of the 62MAS and the “Captain Willard”, Seiko now brings the less famous 6105-8000 back to life. It could be called the sleeker precurser of the ’70s Seiko Turtle. The new SPB313J1 (white), SPB315J1 (gilt), and SPB315J1 (black) all have a streamlined C-shaped case and, at 12.3mm thick, are Seiko’s thinnest Prospex

Oh boy! If someone had told me back in my early days of watch collecting that I'd get to see what is effectively a GMT version of the Seiko SKX, I would never have believed it. The new Seiko 5 GMT Series takes a form factor known and loved by so many and adds a splash of functionality to it. Personally, I've been somewhat hesitant to embrace the new Seiko 5 series as a proper replacement for the S

Let's face it, collaborations are very popular in the watch world. Brands ranging from micros to historical Swiss household names join forces with clothing companies, organizers of vintage car races, or real-life adventurers. Each watch born from these collaborations is unique, but when our good friends at ADPT (a subsidiary of Worn & Wound) and Vero (an American independent brand) do a collab

You've probably seen the news on the Frankenstein Speedmaster CK2915 that fetched 3.3 million US dollars. It was, supposedly, an all-authentic, first-generation Omega Speedmaster in impeccable condition with a tropical dial. It fetched the highest amount ever as it was Omega’s destiny to have it for the brand’s museum in Biel, Switzerland. Or so it seemed…It must have been devast

I was hunting down the Tissot ref. 40528 with a pulsation bezel for a few years. You either can’t find them at all, or you find them with chewed-up dials and broken bezels. I got lucky about two years ago.?I remember it quite well because I won the auction just a few days before my son was born. The watch was listed at an Italian auction house. This particular example got under my skin becau

Today, Ulysse Nardin introduces a new azure colorway for its Diver Net and Diver X Skeleton models. If, like me, you’re unfortunate enough to have experienced a short-lived streak in the cloud computing industry, the word Azure will remind you of the Microsoft platform. However, if you remained untainted by this association (until now), you’ll likely think of a particular coastal area

Is it too soon to be nostalgic about the early 2000s? The turn of the millennium brought about the “digital revolution” with the onset of the iPod, broadband, and social media. The evolution of technology continues to shape our lives today, but the advanced acceleration makes devices from 20 years ago seem antiquated. Just hold an original iPhone in your hand and compare it to the late

In 2019, the Seiko 5 Sports line was revived. Since then, we've seen loads of releases, and several have looked back upon the brand's historical catalog. Today, in celebration of the Seiko 5 Sports 55th anniversary, we get four retro releases. We'll spend most of our time, however, on one of the models because it's something different and very refreshing.Yes, it was 2019 when Seiko decided to brin

Grail watches, complete collections, exit watches - are these ever actually attained? I attained mine, or I think I did. Aside from still needing to sell off a few unloved pieces languishing in the drawer, with my most recent acquisition, I felt the sweet relief of the watch bug leaving me. “I have the watches I want, and I don’t want more,” I felt. I even pitched an article abou