In the ornate corridors of horology, every tiny detail can sway our perceptions and experiences. From the rhythmic cadence of a tourbillon to the tactile feel of a bezel, every element and each nuance matters. Among these nuances, the unassuming crystal plays a pivotal role. It acts as a window into the watch, allowing us […]

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We receive many questions from people asking us to help them decide on their watch purchases. Most of the time, these come through the website, but often also directly via a message or phone call. Just recently, I suddenly received a Whatsapp message from a friend of a friend, asking me for help regarding a […]

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When you read the reviews and articles on Fratello Watches, I’m sure you have probably seen us talk about stainless steel watches. I mean, it’s tough to get away from steel, as it’s the most commonly used metal for watch cases and bracelets. It’s a relatively affordable metal that offers excellent strength compared to its […]

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Watchmaker jargon can be difficult to understand. You read a review about a watch you’re interested in, but there are lots of words being used that don’t make a lot of sense. Sometimes in the watch industry, we forget that people of all experiences are trying to enjoy the same products. We can be a […]

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Watchmaker jargon can be difficult to understand. You read a review about a watch you’re interested in, but there are lots of words being used that don’t make a lot of sense. Sometimes in the watch industry, we forget that people of all experiences are trying to enjoy the same products. We can be a […]

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We received an email from our reader Jeffrey. He wonders how the watch landscape would look like if Rolex were wiped from it and its history. We try to answer that question in the best way possible. As we meander down Hypothetical Lane, we took into consideration the brand’s accomplishments and innovations, but also made […]

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I feel your pain. I know it personally. That moment when you realize you simply have to spend another huge amount of cash on yet another luxury watch. Tut, tut. The anguish. The torture. And, truthfully, the privilege. Those things shouldn’t go hand-in-hand but in this odd little watchmaking world we all occupy, they often […]

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If you’ve ever been dubbed an expert in a particular field, you’ll understand the kind of pressure that comes with the title. A desire to do well for those who look up to your apparent position of influence, who wish to feast upon your assumedly limitless knowledge and experience, and who hope to find you […]

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Finally. This is a good one. Why do watches have jewels? This is something that has been chronically misunderstood in the past. Nowadays, it is frequently glossed-over. It is a niche within a niche. A specialist science. It is the preserve of the very few. Jewels are the first line of defence against watchmaking’s age-old […]

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Water-resistance is always a hot topic in watchmaking circles. Although very few of us actually dive, knowing your watch would be unbothered by a week beneath the waves is often necessary to feel okay about doing the dishes without doffing your luxury timepiece first… To directly answer this one: Yes, most watches are okay getting […]

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