As RJ said at the start of his “best watches under €1,000” article, it’s not easy to make a list like this at all. That’s not because there aren’t any options to choose from; actually, the opposite is true. Sure, the fact that they have to be new and available watches limits the range somewhat. […]

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Enough is enough. To prove a point, first in a presentation and later that week in a discussion, a car was used when a watch was the subject of interest. “This watch collection is like the Porsche 911; it evolves constantly, but always the original design shines through.” And also this: “I don’t mind that […]

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Well, here’s quite a challenging exercise. You don’t get to spend €25,000 every week (well, most of us don’t), and building the “perfect” watch collection with it is, of course, impossible. A watch collection is never perfect. But, as this is simply a hypothetical exercise, I can relax and don’t have to stress too much […]

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This must sound familiar: you’ve decided to splurge on a new watch, and the salesperson is putting it inside its enormous, fancy-looking box. It makes the watch look like it’s worth even more than it already is, and it kind of feels nice to carry the weighty thing out of the shop. But then you […]

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I find car-themed watches to be a bit of a minefield. One filled with many cringe-worthy attempts at reaching wider sales demographics. But, unlike the logo-stamped quartz wall clock you’ve stared at while waiting for your car to be serviced at the brand dealership—or the matching wrist-sized version the manager wears—some brands simply get it […]

Visit Can Car-Themed Watches Be Cool? These Options From IWC, TAG Heuer, Autodromo, Porsche Design, Bell & Ross, And Laurent Ferrier Sure Are to read the full article.

Over this past month, a substantial part of the Fratello writers team wrote about their favorite currently available sub-€1K timepieces. And it has been a great exercise that has revealed many different options. We all agree that there is no real right or wrong, just personal preference. Sure, you can debate the specs and designs, […]

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I’d happily admit to finding it difficult to choose my favorite watches under €1,000 from this year’s bounty. I’ll try not to be too personal this time, but that’s precisely what is so good about this intensely satisfying pastime. I still get a kick out of lesser-known, budget-priced watches because this game is about personality. […]

Visit Fratello Editors’ Favorite Watches Under €1,000 In 2023 — Thor’s Picks From Seiko, Farer, And Autodromo to read the full article.

Earlier this week, Thomas kicked off our latest Fratello Favorites challenge. This time around, our editors have been tasked with choosing three watches that they think are the best available options under €1,000 today. As you might imagine, the variety within this price point is staggering, but the ever-shifting landscape of watch prices has genuinely […]

Visit Fratello Editors’ Favorite Watches Under €1,000 In 2023 — Nacho’s Picks From Citizen, Marathon, And Autodromo to read the full article.

I must say, 2022 was quite a busy one in my watch box. Three watches left my collection, and a whopping six new pieces (plus a bonus one) came in! So 2023 is definitely going to be about getting more familiar with the newcomers and less about adding more and more watches. Actually, that was […]

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All right, here we go. Grab your sunglasses, get yourself an ice-cold drink, and get ready for round one of this year’s Fratello Summer Splash! The rules are simple: pick your favorite brightly colored watch and let it go head-to-head with your opponent’s summer watch of choice. Today, Thor and Daan will bite the bullet […]

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