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Skeletonized watches and openworked dials seem to be everywhere this year. From subtle cutouts that reveal just a hint of mechanics to fully...
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Skeletonized watches and openworked dials seem to be everywhere this year. From subtle cutouts that reveal just a hint of mechanics to fully...

Another Watches and Wonders is in the books, and as always, it takes a moment to process everything. Between the main fair at Palexpo, meeti...

"Chronometer" is one term that frequently comes up in watchmaking. We see it stamped on dials, highlighted in marketing materials, and often...

We all have watches we absolutely love but would hesitate to recommend to someone else. That might sound contradictory at first, but spend e...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we discuss underrated vintage brands that are worth a long look. We've...

Spend enough time around watches, whether at events, in boutiques, or just talking to fellow enthusiasts, and you start to notice the same t...

It’s a question that comes up from time to time in today’s watch world: Does resale value affect how much you enjoy a watch? With secondary...

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we address a listener's question about price transparency in the vintage mar...

The microbrand segment of the watch industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade. What once felt like a niche corner of the horolo...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! We're back (sort of) after more travels, and this week, we discuss the fallout tha...

What watch would you buy with €5k in your pocket today? And what if you could spend no less than €4,500? That's the hypothetical dilemm...

These days, "heritage" might be the most overused word in watch marketing. Every other press release seems to reference archives, vintage in...

Collecting watches can be as simple or as complicated as you make it. For some, it’s a slow accumulation of pieces they like. For others, it...

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air . This week, we hop into our time machine and travel back 10 years to 2016. As we'll see,...

For many of us, there’s a clear line between the watches we liked and the first one we considered "serious." Maybe it was the first mechanic...

Have you ever wondered exactly what the water resistance rating on your watch's dial means? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, T...

Why do we choose analog watches in a digital world? It's a valid question, as these mechanical timekeepers (though still functional) ar...

We're barely three weeks into 2026, and things are off to a strong start. It used to be that we'd have to wait until Watches and W...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we discuss the latest Speedmaster Professional reverse panda. However, this...

The year is off to a flying start with some big releases from fan-favorite brands. In today's episode of Fratello Talks , we're ta...

Happy New Year from Fratello On Air ! We're back with a new episode, and we're going shopping. Well, maybe. One of us has his eyes...

Happy New Year, dear Fratelli! We are following up on our kick-off to this new lap around the sun with a fresh new episode of Fratello Talks...

Welcome to the fourth season of Fratello Talks ! To kick off the new year, we're discussing some of the best entry-level watches to sta...

Hello and happy holidays from your Fratello Talks team! Today marks the final episode of 2025 and the end of our third season of the show. W...

Merry Christmas and welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air ! We're back with an episode on Christmas Eve, and we're talking...

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a natural moment to pause, take stock, and look ahead at what the coming year may hold for the watch industry...

As 2025 winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on some of the standout microbrand watches released this year. That’s precisely wh...

There's something special about gold watches that goes beyond the opulent, warm tone of their shiny exteriors. In the past, they served...

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air ! With Thanksgiving barely in our rearview mirrors, we decide to spend time giving thanks to t...

Over the last few weeks, we've seen an unseasonal deluge of watch releases, with brands big and small unveiling fresh pieces at an ince...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we enter the depths and declare the greatest dive watches of all time. Yes,...

Watch collectors often discuss design, materials, and mechanical nuance, but the conversation frequently shifts toward something less tangib...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we chat about the legendary five-digit Rolex era and how it's probably...

On this week’s episode of Fratello Talks , Nacho and RJ sit down with Claude Greisler, co-founder and master watchmaker at Armin Strom. Toge...

The pace of new watch releases has never been faster. Every week seems to bring a fresh wave of models vying for our attention. We're c...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we lay it on the line and predict upcoming watch trends. We take educated gu...

Most of us have some level of experience with watch retailers and ADs from a customer perspective. However, few watch enthusiasts can claim...

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we discuss the triumphant return of Seiko to the forefront of value-laden watchma...

Longines famously says, “Elegance is an attitude.” But let’s be honest; there’s probably more to it than that. On today’s episode of Fratell...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air ! This week, we talk about the best-value used watches. Of course, this isn't an exh...

In this week’s episode of Fratello Talks , Nacho, RJ, and Lex tackle the very foundation of our watches — the case materials. From trusty st...

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air . This week, we try our hand at predicting the fortunes of four key watch brands. These makers...

Though people often focus on specs and price when talking about watches, we believe that design is just as important, if not more so. Today,...

Hi there, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks . Today, we've decided to take on the challenge of selecting the wa...

Is there such a thing as an endgame watch? It's not something we often consider. But just about two weeks ago, Henry wrote an article a...

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air . This week, we're tackling a timely subject (no pun intended). With prices up...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello Talks . This week, we come to you live from Geneva for a special conversation with Federico Zivi...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air . We've been on hiatus for the last month during the summer, but we're back in...

Everyone knows the story: you start with a paperclip and trade your way up to a house. Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald made it happen in 200...

As Geneva Watch Days 2025 draws to a close, it's time to look back at some of our highlights from the fair. This bonus Fratello Talks e...