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…

Earlier this year, Louis Vuitton revised its Escale collection with a few new time-only models in precious metals. The Escale line has been a mainstay for the brand for quite some time and offers a simple platform in which the brand can deliver a wide range of watches, from minute repeaters to classic dress watches.…

Today, I have another funky design from the Behrens team. I’ve reviewed several of the brand’s watches over the last few years. The Chinese brand always finds a way to impress me with interesting takes on time-telling while offering its watches at very reasonable prices. The Behrens Apolar Producer Michael Limited Edition watch is an…

It can be difficult to fathom in an age of limitless digital devices and ultra-desirable mechanical timepieces, but there was a moment in time when digital quartz timepieces were both the height of technology and the pinnacle of cool. The original Hamilton Pulsar line was nothing short of groundbreaking on its debut in 1973, introducing…

The year is quickly coming to a close, so it’s time for some retrospective action! I have the honor of opening a new series of Fratello Favorites — the best watches of 2024! These watches made the biggest impression on me. Are they objectively the best? Of course not. Instead, these are watches that I…

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is back in the proverbial saddle, and the laughs are on high volume again. Ripley is adorned in Tudor cycling gear from head to toe, and Rick admonishes the team by noting their “rubbishment” of Panerai from last week’s show, which David wholeheartedly defends. When they get down to business,…