No brand does flashy gold watches quite like Rolex does. How many of us have childhood memories of older relatives wearing a glistening yellow-gold Rolex, understanding that that shiny timepiece signaled something important? For me, it was my grandfather’s cousin, whose gold Day-Date not only entered the room before he did, but because he wore…

A few months ago, Simon Brette was in New York as a part of our “House of Craft” event with UBS. The young watchmaker, relatively unknown in the watch world just a little over a year ago, had – in a short time – become a big draw for the crowd of collectors. Even more…

Yema and I go back, way back. Well, back to 2021, actually. One of the first articles I wrote for Fratello was on a Yema watch…and not just any Yema watch. The Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Limited Edition I wrote about marked the start of Yema’s military career as an official partner of the French…

Every day, there are perhaps tens of thousands of people entering the wonderful pastime of wristwatch appreciation. The all-powerful pull of horology is on them and there is no turning back. It is time to discover Breguet, the first tourbillon, the first wristwatch, the first watch in space, the first watch on the Moon —…

Let’s start this review with a confession: I hate this time of year in the Netherlands. With gray skies for days on end, endless wet streets, howling winds, and inhospitable temperatures, it’s not always the most enjoyable place to be. It’s not necessarily that I can’t handle these conditions individually, but together, they are rather…

Let me give you a little look behind the scenes at Fratello. Usually, we have watches in the office for a relatively short time. That can be from a few days to a couple of weeks. But rarely do we have the chance to try out a watch for a longer period. I had that…

Back in July, Bulova added some heat to its collection with the release of the Lunar Pilot “Blood Moon.” This fiery take on their iconic spacefaring chronograph comes with a bold red dial inspired by the crimson glow of a total lunar eclipse. And while it might not have the “first watch on the moon”…

It’s Sunday morning, so it’s time for your weekly dose of early-morning caffeine! Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, grab a seat, and let’s get going. This week, Jorg and Mike return to the battlefield with another interesting duo of contenders. We read your comments, dear Fratelli! Today’s matchup is a much-requested battle that…