As watch lovers, we tend to be drawn to mechanical movements. There is something mysterious about the dozens of springs, wheels, pinions, jewels, screws, and plates that conspire to unwind a mainspring and turn its stored tension into a precise display of the time. I think the allure is in the fact that it is […]

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I wrote an article on the best Seiko watches under €500 a few weeks ago. The Japanese brand used to rule the “affordable watch” category, especially with diving watches. But with Seiko slowly moving upmarket, that territory is now open for other brands to conquer. An obvious pick is Citizen. The fellow Japanese brand offers […]

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In this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re taking a look at three affordable watches that punch above their weight. Nacho, Thomas, and Morgan have set their sights on sub-€500 offerings. This is a space in which the likes of Seiko, Hamilton, and even Tissot once reigned supreme. Today, it’s the battleground for many microbrands, […]

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IFL Watches is one of the remarkable success stories of the past few years within the world of watches. I vividly remember seeing the brand’s Tissot PRX Arctic Sky and Midnight Sky models for the first time. At the hands of IFLW’s artists, the PRX had transformed into something even more unique with beautiful handpainted […]

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Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we talk about curating our watch collections. That’s a large topic with a lot of room for discussion. How have our interests changed over time, and where do we go to look for help? Enjoy the casual discussion between two watch addicts who own and […]

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If I had stuck to my 2023 watch resolutions, I would be either wearing a Breitling Spatiographe or a titanium Girard-Perregaux pour Ferrari chronograph while writing this. I’m not. That’s because I didn’t buy either of those watches. Instead, I bought other ones, and that taught me that I shouldn’t make any resolutions about buying […]

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A year ago, downsizing my watch collection was just an idea, a concept that I had never explored thoroughly before. It sounded rational and inevitable since my budget wasn’t endless. I knew it had to happen so that I could keep featuring new watches in my #TBT column. But I honestly couldn’t imagine it happening… […]

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Another Friday, another list! After last week’s compilation of this year’s 10 best chronographs, it’s time to move on to the best GMT watches. It’s a popular category and a personal favorite, as some of you will know. That’s why compiling a list of the best travel companions with the help of the other Fratello […]

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We all go through phases. Nowadays, I happen to find myself enjoying white dials like never before. I can’t get enough of them. Their lightness and pure energy shine far. I made up my mind already. On Christmas Eve this Sunday, I will wear one of these five shortlisted pieces. Three years ago, on Christmas […]

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Another week, another episode of Fratello Talks! This is our 47th episode so far, and it’s one in which we’re feeling a bit philosophical. You join Lex, Daan, and Nacho, who get into some eye-opening moments in their watch-enthusiast experience and the watches responsible. That’s right; today’s discussion is all about watches that changed the […]

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