Continuing its efforts to highlight the craftsmanship and quality of Chinese watch manufacturing, Atelier Wen is once again offering a glimpse behind the curtain at another production partner. A few months ago, Atelier Wen showed us an intimate portrait of its dial maker, Master Guillocheur Cheng Yu Cai. Now, the brand has been granted unprecedented…

It is not a secret that we love our Speedmasters here at Fratello, and it’s great to see (and talk to) others who share this passion for these amazing chronographs. A few months ago, I met with one of our readers, Arjun, and we talked about Speedmasters for a while. To me, one of the…

What We Know You know what they say – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mido is taking that philosophy to heart by introducing the fourth release of its incredibly successful Ocean Star Decompression Timer series, this time in a deep black PVD. Turning back the clocks to the pandemic era, Mido released the…

Norwegian independent watch brand Straum has once again proven its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction by launching pre-orders for its highly anticipated strap adaptors. These adaptors are the first release in the brand’s extensive accessory product roadmap. They are specifically designed for the Jan Mayen collection, a model that has already garnered favorable feedback…

At the start of summer 2024, Bell & Ross debuted its newest underwater watch collection with the updated BR 03 Diver. Coming in at least five variations (to start), the BR 03 Diver uses Bell & Ross’ updated BR 03 case style, to create one of its best-looking square dive watches ever. Today, I review…

Fratello On Air is back with another rip-roaring episode! This week, our topic comes from one of our dear listeners and we talk about what like and dislike about working in the watch industry. It’s a candid take on some of our favorite aspects with some that don’t rate as highly. For those who wish…

This past Sunday, the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games came to an end. Over 45,000 volunteers helped organize more than 300 events across 35 different venues. Over 10,000 athletes from 200 countries tried their best to win a gold medal in one of the 32 different sports. I think we can conclude that this 33rd…

The Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar is a beautifully designed annual calendar. Today, we’ll look closer at this 18-carat red gold beauty that blends functionality with an elegant layout. It features a stunning movement that’s put on display on the flip side. Glashütte Original is a brand that brings back fond memories. I was in Chicago with…