I’m a bit of an oddball when it comes to watch collecting. I just don’t like to buy watches that other people have. Or at least the ones that too many other people have. If you’re familiar with my collection at all, you may be shaking your head, screaming “Hypocrite!” by now. After all, the first two “good” watches in my current assembly were a Tudor Black

Watch design is without a doubt one of the hardest forms of design to master. Watches are small objects and come with a long list of aesthetic and technical requirements. In its essence, the watch’s design always has to be serving the wrist of the wearer and the movement that powers the watch. That combination of aesthetics and technique makes watches fascinating, to begin with. But what hap

The inspiration for this article stems from a Fratello on Air podcast episode in May. In the episode, Fratello editors Mike, Jorg, and Balazs discussed watch cultures around the globe. While we are an international team at Fratello, we can only speculate on watch cultures based on our own experience. I set out to deliver the cold, hard facts that somehow reinforce the assumptions made as part of t

The second watch from California-based microbrand Dumoreau is extremely well-considered, rich, and original in detail. However technical the name of the Dumoreau DM02 may sound, the lively and organic design of the piece has a lot to offer for the budget.“What is that pink watch on your wrist?” asked my associate Ivan when he stormed into our office. He usually doesn’t pay much a

It’s time for another installment of Fratello EDC, the series in which we share our editorial team’s everyday carry items. This time, Fratello editor Ben shares his minimalist approach to his daily routine, but also the things he brings on the go for testing new watches.Welcome to the random assortment of items in my pockets. It feels like a public strip search by revealing the persona

I still enjoy and possess mostly sub-$3K watches. Sure, I have way too many in my watch box, but I am such a vain man that I need choices. So this is my market, and I know it. Consider these my fave and, frankly, the best watches under $3,000 at the moment. Now I just have to be careful not to find more watches for myself as I'm seriously trying to consolidate my stash.Of the other editors’

Owning a vintage watch can be an enriching experience. It can also be frustrating and unforgiving when someone brings up an issue or inconsistency. Today’s story is positive, but there were instances of concern. Thankfully, luck entered the picture and produced a happy ending with this Omega Speedmaster 105.003-65 Ed White.First, it’s important to note that the proximity of Tomas’

It’s easy to fall in love with the dials in Ming’s watches. They’re often multilayered and offer unique material applications. The brand’s use of luminescent materials and simple, modern designs has me wondering what’s next after each release. Today’s 20.01 Series 3 delivers the answer, and this might be my favorite look yet.We’ve discussed at length how M

This week, Fratello On Air returns with our favorite watches from the ’90s and early ’00s. It’s hard to believe that this period is roughly 30 years old! This was a key era for watches and saw the birth of models that still exist or are highly revered today. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane. For our listeners, the watch content begins after approximately 14 minutes.

We love to provide proper, useful consumer advice here on Fratello. Unfortunately, I won’t be doing that today. Instead, I’ll be writing about my experience trying on one of my favorite releases of this year, the Cartier Tortue Hours/Minutes. This is a watch that, even if you could afford it, isn't available anymore. I thought I'd share that sad news before waxing poetic about the watc

From the press release by NAWCC:On September 10 2010, the National Watch and Clock Museum will unveil for the first time a complete collection of all eight James Bond wristwatch models provided by Seiko UK! These eight watches have been identified for the “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibit by Mark Mills (former Technical Support Manager with Seiko UK).? Mills was Eon Production

Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited SeriesWhen OMEGA introduced the Speedmaster in 1957, they never could have guessed that it would take off to these great heights. As far as we know from their own documentation and advertisements, it was a watch meant for those who needed to time certain activities. Sports or racing, it didn’t matter. In this article we focus on the Speedmaster 50th

Since the late 1990s producing large watches became a trend that I think Panerai started. Obviously there were larger watches before but the Florentine brand was the first to gain huge worldwide success with their over sized timepieces –? even if the design was not new but a re-modeling of their early divers from the 1940s. After that things got out of hand quickly and for some reason watch

Watches are so versatile. From dress watch to tool watch, the opportunities to pick the one that fits you best?are endless. Personally, I tend to buy larger watches, usually chronographs with dark colored dials. That's my thing. That's why I was really looking forward to this piece that I had the pleasure of wearing for a few weeks. It is so out of the ordinary for me with its colors, but because

Back to basics. In 1983, designed and developed by Kikuo Ibe, Casio introduced the first watch according to their Tripple-10 concept. Waterproof to 10 bar, drop-proof to 10 meters and 10 years battery life. The Casio G-Shock DW-5000C was born and could withstand a pressure of even 20 bar.This weeks 52Mondayz watch, the Casio G-Shock GW-5000, is a direct offspring from the very first G-Shock in 198

It's holiday season and so I thought it would be a good time to publish an episode about watches and vacations. Prepare for a relaxed and sunny episode. Pack your suitcase:What to wear?!Overall most of the people choose their vacation watches from a practical point of view. Some things to consider:Water resistant: for safe dives into the swimming pool or sea.Price: depending on your destination it

There are a number of online auctions and marketplaces out there, but one particularly great platform for purchasing watches online is Catawiki. They auction off over 2,500 watches every week and each watch must first be reviewed and approved by their team of 12 watch specialists. The expertise of the staff combined with their secure payment system makes Catawiki a trustworthy place to buy watches

This is a story by one of our readers, Vincent. As a kid he watched the launch of Apollo 17 live, sitting on the hood of his dad’s car parked near the Kennedy Space Center. Now, more than 45 years later, he decided to buy a Speedmaster to honor those astronauts and remember that magical night in December 1972.He wrote us an email with a great story that we would like to share with our reader

We introduce a new series here on Fratello: Wrist Game or Crying Shame and we kick things off with the Omega Speedmaster 3210.52 Casino Dial.Welcome, watch fans, to something new here on Fratello.? Higher power-willing, I’ll be bringing you this feature every Wednesday afternoon (European time).? The theme of “Wrist Game or Crying Shame” is pretty simple.? I’ll present a wa

This week in Pre-Owned Picks, I am selecting watches from Patek Philippe in steel cases that could be yours for under $9,000. Yes, a four-digit steel Patek is a steal. But you will not find an Aquanaut or Nautilus at that price. Sorry! But that's not to say the choice is restricted to quartz pieces for ladies. You may find something quite fascinating in the line-up.For a brand as prestigious as Pa