Today, at the SalonQP event in London, Pinion introduces their Pinion Revival 1969 watch. A handsome looking stainless steel chronograph with a new old stock Valjoux 7734 movement. It is the first chronograph in the Pinion collection, and they surely did it in the right way we think.The name of the Pinion Revival 1969 refers to the year that this hand-wound Valjoux 7734 movement was produced. More

June 8, 2017: You can now sign-up for the same adventure as described in this article. Sign-up for the Grand Seiko Experience with Fratello Watches.In July this year, I received a phone call from Seiko whether I’d be interested in the?Seiko Media Experience 2015 tour in Japan. I gladly accepted this invitation, as?I was very curious about Seiko and their production facilities as well as abou

This episode of 52Mondayz is kind of a goodbye to a watch. Soon, I will say goodbye to this beautiful Omega Seamaster 600 PloProf from the first generation. But before it is that time, let me talk a bit about this iconic divers watch from the 1970s.Omega Seamaster 600 PloProf54mm in width, 45mm in length and 15mm thickAfter four years of extensive testing Omega produced the first generation of the

Urban Jurgensen watches reflect classic design, restrained elegance, and quiet confidence. Their beauty is the result of a long-lasting passion for uncompromising artisanship. Each piece is crafted with the belief that perfection is seldom the product of haste and that only an unwavering commitment to excellence can inspire emotion in those who will wear them.Named in tribute to Jacques Alfred Jur

A few weeks ago there was a small get-together in Vienna, Austria, with some pretty serious Omega collectors. We say Omega, not Speedmaster, as people also brought in some pretty decent other Omega watches. Our very own Berti joined a Saturday in Vienna and took pictures of all the horological candy that was brought along.Vienna CallingOrganized by some very serious Omega collectors (some watches

We’ve reported on a blue dial Speedmaster 105.012 and a blue dial Speedmaster 145.012 before in our Speedy Tuesday features, but never on an earlier reference with this dial colour. These dials are still a bit of a vague territory, at least for us, as no one exactly know how many of these watches are around or how they ended up in production. Was it by special request or did Omega just fiddl

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, our weekly series where you decide if a watch has what it takes to spend time on your precious wrist.? This week, we’ll head back to the time of Maverick, Goose, and the Iceman with a look at an 80’s/90’s chronograph in the Breitling Cosmonaute.? But first…I honestly need to start choosing more controversial watches because you re

It took 14 months for Zodiac to design the piece inspired by Mann's muse, the Oceanic Whitetip Shark. The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 Saturation is one of the most honest collaborations, truly reflecting the ambassador's lifestyle and cause. I did not expect to be the one from Fratello to write an article on a Zodiac watch. Both vintage and modern Zodiac watches have managed to pass me by successfull

Some articles take more effort to write than others. But this will be an easy one. Why? Because I love the Seamaster PloProf. It took me way too long to purchase one, and when I was ready for it, Omega discontinued it.But I was lucky, Omega was able to help out. Since May 2019, I am the very happy owner of a Seamaster PloProf. I love that watch. It looks completely out of this world. From across t

As the western world watches and waits for a result from the US election, the Land of the Rising Sun seems ever more removed from the tumult we’re seeing on our side of the map. Although Japanese politics is also undergoing a transition following the resignation of long-serving premier Shinzo Abe, his successor, Yoshihide Suga, served in the same government and promises and somewhat smoother

Earlier this year I shortly briefed you about the new Longines Spirit Chronograph. In this article, we go hands-on with the 42mm Spirit Chronograph with silver dial and leather strap, my favorite of the collection.The new Longines Spirit Chronograph is part of the Sport collection. That surprised me a little bit, but it is indeed a sports watch. I have selected the 42mm version on a leather strap.

Only Watch auctions have seen impressive growth in results ever since the start in 2005. The first edition offered 34 lots that fetched $ 1,907,000 in total. This year’s 2021 edition brought us 53 lots totaling $28,210,000. Adding up, the Only Watch initiative, in nine editions, raised almost $100,000,000 for research against Duchenne muscular dystrophy. An extraordinary achievement indeed!O

Koen Simon is a 26-year old reader of Fratello, and he has been a fan of watches from an early age. When he was 12 years old, he noticed his uncle wearing a mechanical watch, an IWC from the 1960s. The smooth sweep of the second hand fascinated Koen and triggered him to learn more about watches.Just recently, Koen Simon came to the Fratello office to show some of his collection. One of these watch

In mid-September, Oris arranged an event, which, at first glance, seemed to celebrate their “Dat Watt” Limited Edition watch. It is not unusual for watch brands to have partnerships with organizations outside the watch world to stage events that associate their products with these organizations. As we are talking luxury products here, these events commonly exhale a rather luxurious spi

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is primarily focused on the most recent releases and developments, for many of us, a lot of the fun can be found in the sometimes weird and often wonderful world of vintage watches. It’s a world full of history, remarkable watches, incredible stories, and quirky details. It inspired us to

Regular readers of this series of articles know that it’s all about beautiful and special watches from the past. But what about a model that is still in production? And to be even more specific, it’s “just” about a dial color. I have wanted to write about the Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V with the stunning brown dial for a while now. But I was also a bit hesitant becau

We are taking things high-end for this week's Sunday Morning Showdown! Welcome to the battle of the recently released integrated-bracelet powerhouses in full 18K pink gold. This is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph versus the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1R power reserve/moonphase. We are trying to save on groceries and the power bill, and we are fed up. Today, we're splurging on precio

Today is a big day here at Fratello as we are officially kicking off the Seiko World Cup: Dive Watch Edition! Seiko divers are a crucial part of any watch enthusiast or collector’s journey. Whether a first stepping stone into the watch world, a middle step into the mechanical realm, or a connoisseur’s purchase of a rare, vintage, or particular piece, Seiko suits all levels. Inspired by

Take your logo-maniacal tracksuit to the dry cleaners, and when you come back, have a coffee, relax, and read this article on Fratello. It will tell you that being exuberant and extravagant is so passe and that boring is back. Better still, boring watches are going to save the world. I’m not talking about dreadful, mundane watch creations that bore you with their lack of substance. No, IR

For today's edition of Pre-Owned Spotlight, I am going back to my vintage roots. You can take the watch geek out of the vintage boutique, but you cannot take the vintage boutique out of the watch geek. That doesn't sound quite right, but you catch my drift.I have decided to track down some vintage chronographs, money no object. I found three that would elevate even the best collections out there.