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…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for an advertiser Watch fans understand that switching out straps offers the best bang for your buck in terms of versatility. With just a few straps in your collection, you can easily transform the look of a watch, switching from dressy to casual, stern to sporty, or relaxed to formal.…

Some of the best stories in the watch world are created when watches are passed from one generation to the next, as watches make excellent heirlooms and are often carefully considered as elements of one’s inheritance. Heck, Patek has been leaning on the concept of an inheritance-quality watch for decades.  For this outing of Editors’…