Handling a time-only watch that bears the name Excelsior Park is odd. We are used to seeing that elongated bottom “E” stroke on chronographs almost exclusively. Yes, Excelsior Park had some time-only pieces in the past, but the bread and butter for the brand has always been chronos. Since its resurrection a few years ago,…

There are watches that define a brand, and for DOXA, it’s undoubtedly the SUB 300. Sure, there are plenty of other models in the brand’s lineup (and a veritable treasury if you go through the archives), but for most of us, when we hear DOXA, it’s the SUB 300 that immediately springs to mind. On…

Sometimes when we write articles at Fratello, we know exactly how they will land with our readers. Other times, we try something to see whether it strikes a chord. This is an example of the latter type of article. I consider myself lucky to have fallen in love with a hobby twice when so many…

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 find your podcasts (might we…

What We Know Yesterday, Swatch released Mission To The Super Blue Moonphase. This very blue watch features the usual chronograph function, this time with a silver-blue opaline dial, and a UV ink moonphase positioned at the two o’clock subdial. The moonphase indicator is painted with UV ink, which glows blue. The hour, minutes, and (tip…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser New Watch Day. For watch enthusiasts, there are few things that compare to the excitement of opening a watch box and trying on your new watch for the first time. Yet, getting to that point is often a less-than-enjoyable experience. Whether it’s haggling with Authorized Dealers or playing…

I wasn’t planning on adding this watch to my collection. However, as it often goes, watches that are supposed to find their way to you simply will. And that’s exactly my story with this specific Landeron 149-powered Gallet. First, I will address why I was not planning to buy this watch. I am a huge…

While the MoonSwatch originally appeared in 2022 as a capsule collection of fun and affordable renditions of the iconic Speedmaster, the series has significantly expanded over the years, and Swatch and Omega have continued to iterate upon this mega-popular platform. Earlier this year, the two brands released a white Snoopy-themed rendition of the MoonSwatch that…