Watchismo (now Watches.com) curates and sells the world's largest online collection of diverse watches. Established in 1998, the company has a long-standing mission of providing unique and affordable timepieces to the masses. As the number 1 selling independent online watch store, the company plans to stay true to their core mission, while taking the brand to new heights with a larger online audie

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo was already mentioned in?last week’s 52Mondayz. One of the icons when watches with integrated bracelets are concerned.The extra thin monocoque case design of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak JumboAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo, reference 14802STThe weather has been very comfortable in our part of Europe lately, with temperatures in the high twenties. Centigr

Watches need a wrist. But the way you wear?it on your wrist can underline or break characteristics of the watch. Often, the overall?look is?made of a combination of factors, implicit and explicit, not only by the watch itself. For this Watches & Pencils,?I would like to dedicate an episode?to the many ways you can wear a watch.Support And Strengthen The Total ImageOf course, the way you love t

Being a kid in the 1980s, I can vividly remember the early Space Shuttle missions. Because one of the astronauts on board of the 1985 mission was fellow Dutchman Wubbo Ockels, it was extremely well covered in the news here at the time. And in schools, there was a lot of attention on these flights. So besides playing with my Transformers, I absorbed everything that had to do with the Space Shuttle

The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Limited Edition for HODINKEE is here with styling that won’t disappoint and a movement that’s sure to surprise.Well now, it’s not every day that we cover a new timepiece made in collaboration with another watch magazine, but it’s rare that something looks as good as the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Limited Edition for HODINKEE.? Looks aren’t the o

Buying watches is never a Get Rich Quick scheme. It's a hobby. Most importantly, it's fun. To some, it turns into a passion. What starts as a small thing will eventually lead you down the rabbit hole. Sometimes, all-consuming.When this happens, and you find yourself a slave to the beast, what do you do? Research, research, research. And with research comes a little knowledge, and with that, a litt

This week, I am checking out some intriguing watches from Holstein’s premier independent. Yes, I am talking about the plucky soloist Oris. In its heyday, Oris was outputting up to 1.2million watches and clocks per year. The onset of the low-cost and reliable quartz timepieces from Japan in the 70s and 80s, however, took a toll on the brand.The choice was either to follow the herd and produce

Working as a watch journalist is obviously a massive privilege. It’s something I am reminded of in myriad ways on a daily basis. Probably the clearest example of this privilege is being privy to new releases before they hit the market. In many cases, this means having the chance to see, wear, and review groundbreaking releases from some of the most prestigious brands in the world. At the oth

Throughout the last couple of months, we have witnessed the great appreciation our readers have for the Grand Seiko brand. In our weekly Sunday Showdown series, many of the Grand Seiko models are incredibly popular. And there is more fuel to add to that fire. For 2020 we have seen a string of brand new Grand Seiko models as well as updated models replacing current models in the line-up. With the i

Ask any watch enthusiast who has known me for more than a day, and they will tell you of my love for Zenith. It's true. My favorite watch in my humble collection is the 2010 El Primero Striking 10th, and I am an unabashed fan of the brand. Now, I wouldn't exactly say I'm a fanboy. Not every release makes my heart palpitate, and there have been some in the last decade that were just plain hideous (

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. While the daily routine is largely focused on the most recent developments in the world of watches, the most fun for many of us lies in the world of vintage watches. It's a world full of history, remarkable watches, incredible stories, and quirky details. It inspired us to come up with a series of articles focusing on the best w

Norqain has billed the Independence as a collection of COSC-certified timepieces. The brand has made these models in limited-edition runs once every year since the 2019 debut model. But that is about to change. The Swiss independent brand has just introduced the Independence 22 that will be here to stay. The novelty is a skeletonized mechanical timepiece in stainless steel with an initial run of 3

It’s that time again! There’s not a moment to relax for two of our writers on Sunday mornings. As you all know by now, Fratello team members battle it out in our Sunday Morning Showdown series. In the end, you, our wonderful readers, have the final say on who wins. This week, Nacho and Jorg go up against each other, choosing two modern sports watches with integrated bracelets to duke i

It’s been one of those warm and sticky summer weekends here in Amsterdam. You know, the kind when you don’t want to wear a heavy and sweaty stainless steel watch on your wrist. I still don’t have any titanium watches in my collection, but days like these make me wish I did. So when I saw there was a Pre-Owned Spotlight coming up, I knew what to search for. Here are my titanium pi

On the Sinn website, it reads, This watch is already sold out in direct sales. You can still obtain this watch from our sales partners. See what I mean? It might be unavailable on Monday, but when your local Sinn dealer opens its doors on Tuesday, you might still be able to acquire one of the 300 limited-edition T50 Goldbronze timepieces. Is this subtly flamboyant dive watch worth the effort?Do yo

It is no secret that we are fans of the Airain brand here at Fratello. Sure, there is some home-team sentiment at play here, but Airain’s CEO Tom van Wijlick has a sharp focus on creating some amazing watches. That’s why we love what he does. The Airain Type 20 has grown into a fan favorite that brings back the brilliant aviation flyback chronograph in style. For the newest product lau

If you have kept your eyes open over the last few years, you have probably seen some crazy timepieces from IFL Watches. This young brand from Stockholm takes regular watches and transforms them into colorful timepieces that are one of a kind. And as you may know, the brand is also no stranger to customizing G-Shock’s popular “CasiOak” models. In the next step with G-Shock’s

One fantastic aspect of living in London is that big events happen here. Museums, auction houses, and boutiques put on amazing displays for locals and visitors. Best of all, most of these shows are free and take place in lovely locations. Roughly three weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2024 London Exhibition at the brand’s salon on New Bond Street,

I will admit to being slightly too optimistic here, a usual fault of mine when attempting a pre-owned search. But that's a personality trait I've acquired after working in sales for more than 20 years, and I consider it a prerequisite for success. Still, finding a solid gold sports watch under $10K is possible.Gold is expensive, and even if pre-owned prices have gone down, $10,000 isn't the big wa

Diver’s, field, and pilot’s watches are among the most popular variations in the time-only-watch universe. While Circula already covered the first two, now with the ProFlight, it also ticks the last box. Although unmistakably derived from Circula’s ProTrail, this ProFlight model immediately impresses with its modern pilot’s watch face. It’s probably thanks to a quirky