Today on #TBT, we'll have a look at what's become a rather popular vintage watch, the Hamilton Military Chronograph. It's a popular watch because it hits on two of the more collectible sub genres: the military and the chronograph categories. I stared at these watches, and their identical, yet other branded brethren, for what felt like a long time before I became serious about acquiring one. While

The vintage Omega Constellation is the watch that basically started it all for me. The passion for watches that is. A number of relatives of mine had (and have) an Omega Constellation and it were these timepieces that got me interested in watches in the first place. I inherited a nice vintage Omega Constellation from 1968 which I truly cherish as it has been on the wrist of my grandfather for over

The vintage Omega Constellation is the watch that basically started it all for me. The passion for watches that is. A number of relatives of mine had (and have) an Omega Constellation and it were these timepieces that got me interested in watches in the first place. I inherited a nice vintage Omega Constellation from 1968 which I truly cherish as it has been on the wrist of my grandfather for over

Full disclosure right off the bat: I worked for NOMOS Glashutte for three years in International Sales. You might think, therefore, I am unfairly biased. And maybe I am towards models like the Zurich Weltzeit or Orion, but not to all. If there is one family that never got my love, it was the Ahoi range. But thanks to a timely collaboration with Doctors Without Borders, the tide of opinion might fi

It can also be called a?crisis of us, the consumers, that not only encourage watch manufacturers to create re-editions but even crave them!I?can't decide, whether watch re-editions popping up over the last couple of years is a?problem of?watch manufacturers or customers. It is, as I see it, a typical chicken-or-the-egg question. In my opinion, way too many re-editions flooding the market. It is al

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo in steel is the talk of the town since its introduction earlier this year in Dubai. During these events, you only get a few moments with the watch, to take some pictures and do a quick try & feel with the watches.It is certainly not enough time to really let the watch really work into you. It could be me of course, but often I need some time to have it all processed.

When Omega showed me the 39.7mm Speedmaster Calibre 321 reference 311.30.40.30.01.001, I wasn’t left with much to think about. I knew I needed it. And so it happened that a year ago, I received the message that mine was ready. I picked up the Speedmaster Calibre 321, had it resized for my wrist and started wearing it. One year on, it’s time to assess whether what was certainly one of m

I never quite knew the exact inspiration for the Legacy Machines until I read the latest press release MB&F had sent over. It was very much a what if? fantasy, and I adore these types of hypothetical daydreams - indeed, I indulge myself regularly in the horological make-believe. So, the story goes that Max asked himself: What if I had been born in 1867 rather than 1967?. He hypothesized how he

Green really is the color of 2021 so far; at least TAG Heuer believes so. Hot off the heels of the recent launch of the green-dialed Monaco, the Swiss brand has decided to green up another of its classics. This time, the Carrera gets goods with the TAG Heuer Carrera Green Special Edition.A new shade of greenThankfully we're not seeing a direct port of the Monaco's green dial color here. I say that

It's time for Two For Tuesday where we consider a pair of watches that just might have to go head-to-head to make it onto your shopping list, or in this particular case, your wish list. Today, we look at a couple of outrageously exuberant creations and present you with an epic showdown between a couple of outrageous tourbillons. Two For Tuesday: Audemars Piguet Black Panther Vs. Kross Studio Death

If you have read some of my articles already, you probably know a little bit about my taste in watches. Typically, I like to keep things rather sporty and affordable, with a side of vintage goodness, and Cartier for dessert. But sometimes, opportunities come up to dive into watches that take me fully out of my comfort zone. Lately, it seems that no other brand does that more often and better than

Some Haute Horlogerie creations can have a deterring effect. Sometimes it's the price, sometimes it's the style, sometimes it's the materials used, and most often, it's a combination of the three. Yes, watches can be very intimidating creations. So what happened when the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up/Down in platinum appeared at Fratello HQ?? Everybody looked at the $102,200 watch in awe and w

Let's start with the elephant in the room. Yes, I wrote a story on consolidating my collection. That was only three months ago, and I haven't changed my mind. I’m still culling the herd, but I’m keeping the variety. There is a big difference between going from 18-25 down to 10-15 watches and a “grail purge” that leaves you with just two or three beauties. This is a policy a

Another week, another Unimatic release. It’s remarkable to see how many collaborative efforts the brand has brought out in the past couple of months. And a lot of them were very good. Granted, I am a fan of the Milan-based brand’s aesthetic, so the likelihood of me liking a piece is big. As I explained multiple times in previous articles, the Unimatic guys have created a canvas that wo

The very ’70s Alpina President is a great example of a low-budget watch that you can keep talking about for hours. I won’t keep you for hours today, but perhaps you will find this watch as interesting as I do.?I like nice coincidences. You know, those that make you find pleasure in otherwise meaningless things. Call it the beauty of everyday life…The Alpina President comes from t

Is fume the new green? It seems like only yesterday that every single brand released green-dial variants of its watches. By now, the color is about as ubiquitous in the watch world as blue has been for some time. So what's next? Well, it seems the next big thing has already gathered pace. Now that the green dust has settled, it seems to leave a dark ring. A fume, degrade, or vignette-style ring, t

As some of you will know, I like making lists. I am one of those list freaks. I do it with music and watches, which are my passions. So making a list of my favorite watches under $1,000 should be a walk in the park, right? Wrong. There are simply so many watches to choose from that anyone is bound to forget some amazing options Additionally, I often find that at least one detail throws me off and

Welcome to this week’s Fratello Talks. In today’s episode, Nacho, Lex, and Thomas light a candle, dim the lights, and get nice and cozy as they touch on the topic of MoonSwatch. After a stunning debut, the Omega Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch has struggled to follow up on its initial hype. We have been following along with the latest developments and have been left a little bit baffled.

In March 2022, the global watch market was at an all-time high. A stainless steel Daytona was worth just over $50,000, any new limited-edition watch would sell out in a matter of minutes, and sites like Fratello attracted a lot of new readers. Since then, things have cooled down substantially. According to Chrono24, that same Daytona is currently worth somewhere around $30,000, we’ve experi

There is an inescapable bond between chronographs and the world of motorsport. Many of the most celebrated examples take their names from races like the Carrera Panamericana or the Daytona 500. So what better way to test the new Baltic Tricompax Tour Auto 2024 edition than on the race that gives it its name? Well, it just so happens that Baltic didn’t just name the watch after the race; the