And so we now move into the end of November, and towards December. The final month of what has been a somewhat unorthodox year, and indeed not what any of us had predicted when we welcomed-in 2020. It's been a slightly quieter week in the world of watches in terms of news, but that doesn't mean we've had nothing of note.We've seen Laco begins its countdown towards its centenary, Nezumi Studios lau

Welcome to today’s edition of The Fast And The Fratelli. I’m making it easy for myself and adding two contestants with vintage vibes to our competition. Vintage style is still incredibly hot. In the days those vintage-styled watches refer to, mechanical chronographs and racing were inextricably linked. You read it in the title: Sinn is going to confront Zenith here. Sinn has a reputati

I can't deny it - Chronoswiss is a very polarizing brand and I haven't been a big fan. Do you think I am being unfair by putting them in the folder marked Retro Overkill? Like Graham, Speake-Marin, and those clunky ZRC crown-at-6 divers, large-cased retro maximalism is not my game.?I know Chronoswiss has a penchant for large case sizes. So I'll do myself and the slim-wristed readers a favor by not

The history of the sports watch is closely connected to the development of the military wristwatch. Prior to World War I, women wore wristwatches, or “wristlets,” and men used pocket watches. In the midst of battle, however, a watch in your pocket was not very practical. In order to create durable watches for officers and soldiers to wear on the wrist, one of the solutions was to make

The Baltic Tricompax Peter Auto limited edition was warmly received earlier this year. It was evident that a regular production model would follow sooner or later, and well… here it is! The Baltic Tricompax is now being released in both panda and reverse panda versions. And after secretly wearing the panda for a while, I can certainly say this: it’s not ugly. Not ugly at all.But it is

Blue Monday is not just any Monday. In fact, it's the third Monday in January. UK travel company Sky Travel characterized that particular Monday as the most depressing day of the year. And according to the company, the remedy would be a trip to a sunny destination, of course. But playing the 1983 song Blue Monday by New Order always worked for me to turn a dispirited, gloomy Monday into an energet

It's wild to realize that December is already upon us, and it’s time to get into gear for the holidays. While some of us cannot wait to see the back of a turbulent year, others may want to take stock of our fortune for the people we have in our lives. Gift-giving is a big part of our show of gratitude for our loved ones during this time of the year, but getting it right requires some thought

Seiko introduced the Sharp Edged Series to its Presage collection in 2020. As the name suggests, the series signifies the strong lines and facets across the sculptural forms of the cases. Combining new cases with a Japanese aesthetic sense, the SPB305 and SPB311 are two modern Seiko watches that embody the brand’s characteristic design language.Signature detailsThese two models are both new

This month’s Fratello REM strap is most definitely not for everyone, but we wanted to design something for the famous Omega Speedmaster X-33. So here it is - a green strap made of organic leather for Omega's digital Speedmaster that debuted back in 1998. The Speedmaster X-33 is still in production, and last year, Omega even devised a wild upgrade with ESA engineers for (unmanned) Mars missio

Through the years, Linde Werdelin has always found its path in the world of watches. In 2016, it was the first brand in the watch industry to launch an in-house pre-owned program. Now it’s time for a new challenge. With LW Auctions, Linde Werdelin is launching a brand-owned auction platform that allows fans to buy unique watches through a transparent and market-driven pricing process. The fi

Fratello On Air returns with a fresh new episode! Though 2023 still has a month left in the tank, we’re ready to declare our favorite watches thus far. This week, you’ll hear about a wide variety of pieces at different price points and why they made the list. Enjoy the ride!

As watch lovers, we tend to treat the watch world as a standalone universe. In reality, though, watch design lives within a much broader context. Trends in watch design come and go, fueled by the cultural context in which they exist. As a result, you can recognize design movements in certain watches. Today, I want to explore such watches and see what elements we can trace back to movements in art,

Atelier Wen is a Chinese brand that we’re excited to cover here on Fratello. The team behind it is making beautiful watches that are proving quite popular with fans. Today’s Wristcheck seconde/seconde/ Atelier Wen Perception Special Edition is a different take on the young company’s most successful model. The concept is fun and brings in one of the hottest watch artists in the ga

We have continued to add more items to our Black Friday selection in our shop. You can find everything from caps to straps, pocket knives, and, of course, watches! We’re offering a discount of up to 30% on certain products.Artem NATO strapMore Black Friday deals on Fratello: Pouches & StrapsYou will find several more straps, watch-storage solutions, and travel accessories from REM, Artem

I will be highly opinionated today, and I am ready to take a few punches if you disagree with me. No matter how simple a Cartier design is, it’s heavy. Heavy for self-esteem, that is. There are exceptions, but generally speaking, I don’t see Cartier as a door-opening brand for watch collecting, whether modern or vintage. Today, we’re looking at Cartier Vermeil Trinity models.To f

The all-new Ressence Type 9 is a sleek creation in either warm gray or a fresh shade of aqua blue. Its pebble-like titanium case measures 39mm wide, making it the smallest Ressence timepiece ever. The watch is a slimmed-down and refined version of the Type 8 and shows only the hours and minutes. It's not exactly a classic dress watch with just two hands, but you could see it as a contemporary equi

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, we are celebrating our 100th-episode milestone with a special Q&A. We asked you to send us your questions, and you delivered. We’ve gathered, sorted, and selected said questions over the past few weeks, and in today’s episode, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas come together to answer them. We cover topics ranging from the usual hypotheticals to jour

We have continued to add more items to our Black Friday selection in our shop. You can find everything from caps to straps, pocket knives, and, of course, watches! We’re offering a discount of up to 30% on certain products.Artem NATO strapMore Black Friday deals on Fratello: Pouches & StrapsYou will find several more straps, watch-storage solutions, and travel accessories from REM, Artem

Speedmaster 105.012-66 RacingWhen Omega designed the Speedmaster in 1957, it was actually meant to be a sports chronograph. It was a time when there was no connection with space yet, and Omega introduced their Seamaster 300, Railmaster and Speedmaster, as watches for ‘professional’ use.?Racing ModelsEven though the Speedmaster was connected with space since the mid-1960s, the connectio

Watches with an extra time zone indicator, like a GMT or world timer always had my interest. I am a frequent traveler, but mainly within the same time zone. Unlike a few years ago, when I traveled for the investment bank and auditing firm I worked for. I used to have a GMT-Master II at that time, which was my loyal travel companion. Easy to set and I didn’t need to be very cautious with it.