The watch industry is currently living through a golden age of pop culture-inspired timepieces. Nearly every major entertainment franchise has some sort of horological tie-in these days, from film series to sports teams, and even musicians. However, despite being a sci-fi stalwart for almost 60 years, the “Star Trek” franchise has never had much of…

The TAG Heuer Monaco is easily one of the most famous watches from the world of automotive racing, and while the collection has been home to a wide variety of different models throughout the years, it most frequently adheres to colorways that fall somewhere within the realms of blue, red, black, or white. However, for…

I have a weird, ambivalent relationship with the TAG Heuer Monaco. While I am a great fan of its design and legacy, I am not a fan of the actual watch on my wrist. Or at least, I wasn’t. That’s why I was a little apprehensive when going into this hands-on review. The Monaco’s square…

Founded in 2015, Vero Watch Company has lived more life than many watch brands. Pivoting from high-end, quasi-bespoke watchmaking during the height of the pandemic, the Portland, OR-based microbrand is an unlikely survivor story, having managed to find a different kind of success post-COVID. Now operating in the independent-yet-accessible niche occupied by other (mostly) American…

Cabot Watch Company (CWC) has a strong and loyal following, including among some of the writers here at Fratello. The British-based brand is known for its military-issued timepieces. Today, we take a closer look at the new CWC 6BB-WR Chronograph. For a small and relatively young brand, CWC has quite a lot of history. It…

Welcome back to Fratello Talks. Should you wear your watch while playing sports or exercising? It’s a question we often hear. What could the possible risks be for your beloved mechanical timepiece? Or is there no real reason to be worried at all? In today’s episode, Nacho, RJ, and Lex explore these questions and speak…

The Goodwood Revival is one of the most spectacular motoring events on earth, and when the cars come out, so do the watches. You’ll see everything from unobtanium Swiss masterpieces worth more than the vintage Jags and Ferraris lapping the circuit to everyday enthusiast fare along the lines of what most of us are probably…

After a short summer break, we’re back with another episode of Hodinkee Radio. In addition to the podcast feed, each episode also has video, so swing by Hodinkee’s YouTube channel (or watch below). Only want the audio? It’s being published to the same old Hodinkee Radio feed, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you…