What would happen if you started working out in 1969? How would you look today? Well, if you were a watch, you would probably look like the 42mm Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton. When the athletic Defy A3642 came to life 56 years ago, the watch, with its muscular octagonal case and chiseled tetradecagonal (14-sided) bezel, already looked like it could go the distance. But the first Defy mo

Some time ago, I went through some brochures from Dunhill. Gerard pointed out the Wheel watch. An interesting construction of ‘hiding’ the crown. The case design is inspired by old motors and it is shaped like the evocative metal ‘spinners’ often used to attach wire wheels to period sports cars. The crown is hidden by the engine-turned bezel. This systems cleverly protects

It’s Speedy Tuesday! This week we have an interesting Omega Speedmaster for you, the reference 105.003-63. That’s right, one of the very first models of this reference number. The Omega Speedmaster 105.003 is considered to be the 3rd generation of Speedmasters, as the CK2915 and CK2998/105.002 (basically the same watches) are its predecessors.The interesting part about this particular

The title couldn’t have been more corny, I’ll admit. However, this watch is being smart for different reasons. One of them is that it is a great first mechanical watch for those who just get started with watches and don’t want to blow a lot of money on a watch (yet). One of the other reasons is that it looks great, especially when worn with a suit or at least a bit more formal ou

Today, Tissot surprised us by introducing a new mechanical chronograph. The Tissot Heritage 1973, where the number refers to the year when they first got involved in car racing.Before 1973, Tissot had played a role already in car racing, by being on the wrist of Swiss driver Harry Zweifel in 1957. Later on, Tissot started to design and produce watches that were inspired by racing, most famous is t

This year it’s 350 years ago that famous Dutch painter Rembrandt passed away. He is known as one of the greatest artists in history and Holland’s most renowned master. During the?year of Rembrandt?the artisans at Jaeger-LeCoultre re-created the ‘The Night Watch’. Transferring the main characters of this iconic masterpiece on the dial. Together with boutique partner GASSAN t

Welcome to the jungle that is Wrist Game or Crying Shame, the weekly internet voting game that allows you to choose whether a watch is cool enough to grace your supple wrist! This week, we take a look at the Panerai Luminor Base Logo.? But first…Last week, I showed you the Precision 6694. To jog your memory, this is a sweet 34mm Oyster with a manual wind movement. At just over $3,500, it wa

The Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition models are here and we’re treated to amazing engraved details that are meant to evoke Shizukuishi - the home of the brand.Shizukuishi is the location in Japan where Grand Seiko watches are expertly crafted. It also happens to be a mountainous area well known for its natural beauty. In order to celebrate the area and the birthday of Seiko’

Welcome, one and all, to round three of the first round proper of March Mania 2021, here on Fratello. Are you a watch maniac like we are? If so, you’re sure to love our month-long feature. 96 watches reviewed last year line up for a battle royale like nothing that’s gone before. We need your votes. We want your comments. Help us decide the champion and share in its glory! Let the games

This month, NOMOS released its new limited edition watch. The NOMOS Club Automatic “175 Years of Watchmaking”. What's new for the Club Automatic “175 Years of Watchmaking “Limited Edition? Is this Nomos the best everyday watch you can get? Or perhaps this timepiece was designed for beginner watch enthusiasts?Obviously, this NOMOS Club Automatic celebrates 175 years of watch

As well you may know, I have unintentionally become a fervent collector of meca-quartz chronographs. I didn’t mean to. Honestly, I never set out to make this my goal. I’m not even sure how I ended up with more than ten of them (and counting) in my collection. Perhaps I am a slave to the times. Or maybe there is something going on with this vibrant segment of the market that makes it a

What do I mean by “holidays will never be boring again”? Am I crazy? You’re damn right I’m crazy. Crazy about watches. Do you know the worst thing about going on holiday? And I’m talking even worse than knowing the four-star hotel your girlfriend insisted on visiting cost the same as a new watch (or whatever percentage of whatever Speedmaster I’m lusting over th

During 2020, my watch rotation was different than a typical year. One of the significant factors was remote working from home, but also other reasons seeped in. Due to the combination of these situations, one watch became my predominant wrist companion and even accompanied me on my limited but worthwhile vacation time over the past year. That watch was the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “

Here at the Fratello offices, we get a lot of questions from you, our readers. Probably the most-asked questions are centered around the topic of what to buy for different budgets. The most popular budget question is what watch to buy for under $5,000 in different watch categories. That's why we decided to set up a small series of articles focusing on the best watches that you can buy within that

In early 2020, Omega introduced the new Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. But the concept of the Moonwatch itself is not new, so it’s difficult to speak of a new watch when it has been already around for over 60 years. But this latest upgrade was so massive, that for the first time in nearly 25 years, many will actually see it as a new Moonwatch. Not only did we have the time to play with

We get a barrage of press releases at Fratello Watches, and they can be very similar in execution. It's no secret that a common factor is “retro”, “nouveau vintage”, “homage”, or whichever term you like best. Microbrands are usually split into two camps - the safe haven of vintage skin divers and the bold, modern ones. The Heron Gladiateur MMLXV is a strong card

If you have $10K to spare on a luxury watch, what should you do? Well, after you count your money, count your blessings. After that, I would suggest you take your time and find out what watch or watches match your taste, pique your interest, and fit your lifestyle. A bit of soul-searching is advisable before taking the plunge. And so is setting boundaries. So, without further ado, here's my take o

When Tissot reintroduced the PRX line in 2021, it recaptured the hearts of collectors worldwide. Harking back to 1978, the PRX represents a particular Zeitgeist of watchmaking that is so popular now - the stainless steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet. The initial quartz models were succeeded by automatic versions with the Powermatic 80 movement. Now, Tissot is adding more weight to an a

Junghans is known for its clean aesthetic. The Bauhaus design that inspires most of the models in the brand’s lineup is typically best executed in stark black and white. This is not to say that color cannot add to the execution. This is clearly the theme of Junghans's spring novelties. The use of color, subtly in some applications and boldly in others, offers a fresh take on some of the Germ

Sadly, the chances of a landfall through a lottery win are very slim since I don't buy lottery tickets or scratch cards. Instead, I'm watching my stock fund investments stay in the red while waiting it out, and I happily uninvested in the crypto rollercoaster. But that doesn't stop the imagination from running wild occasionally, and this story is the perfect vehicle. Writing about watches and putt