Fratelli, we need to talk. I love a brand-new watch as much as the next guy, but I feel that vintage watches get an undeserved bad rap. People often approach me with worries about the reliability of older watches. I also see it here on Fratello. Whenever a vintage or neo-vintage watch is part of […]

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One of the major appealing factors of vintage watches is the way they show their age. Often called patina, it encompasses the subtle marks that hint at the many adventures the watch has been on — yellowed lume, a scratch here and there, maybe some discoloration of the dial or fading of the bezel, and […]

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Enough is enough. To prove a point, first in a presentation and later that week in a discussion, a car was used when a watch was the subject of interest. “This watch collection is like the Porsche 911; it evolves constantly, but always the original design shines through.” And also this: “I don’t mind that […]

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Welcome to the realm of watch science fiction. This story could also bear the title “2023: A Watch Odyssey” because it will wander into a space that exists only in the creator’s imagination. The world described in this article is a nonexistent realm. It’s a what-if world that eschews plausibility. But since we experience a […]

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School bell’s ringing, Fratelli! Welcome to GMT Watches 101. We keep talking about caller versus flyer GMT watches, and many people even habitually refer to “true GMTs”. We happily assume that everybody knows what we’re talking about, but that’s probably not the case. Sometimes we need to take a step back and cover the basics. […]

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We’re back with another episode of Fratello On Air, and this week, we’re discussing the wide world of case back engravings. Whether they relate to military-issued pieces or special occasions, there’s a lot to potentially learn from these inscriptions. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to comment below about your thoughts on […]

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There’s no denying that €25,000 is a lot of money. In fact, some might think it’s an absurd amount to fork over for a watch collection, but this is the budget I have. To meet the guidelines of our article series, it also seems that I’m obliged to spend it all. Well, I grabbed my […]

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Unbelievable as it may seem, I have come across yet another tale of underwater treasure out of the Sunshine Coast of Australia. This time, though, it was no coincidental find, but a successful underwater hunt. This report includes an exclusive interview with Elliot and Darren Styles, the father-son duo of daring treasure hunters who took […]

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We’ve done a lot of Sunday Morning Showdowns by now — 130, to be exact. So we almost couldn’t believe it when we saw that we had never put the Rolex Oyster Perpetual and the Omega Aqua Terra up against each other before. These are more or less the go-tos from these brands when you’re […]

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Another Friday, another Top 5! Last week, we explored the affordable side of Haute Horlogerie with five timepieces under €10K from renowned brands. In the article, I briefly touched up on the possibility of buying a Rolex for the same amount of money. So this week, we decided to dive into the world of pre-owned […]

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