Is it September already? Well, not quite, but Geneva Watch Days 2023 is here, meaning we’re two-thirds through the year already. It also means that a tidal wave of watch releases is headed this way. So get warmed up, wax your board, and get ready to surf the wave right here on Fratello. Over the […]

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They look a bit funky, and I definitely don’t know all that much about them. But every time I see one of those dual-time watches with two dials next to or above each other, my heart skips a beat. Of course, a more conventional GMT watch is nice. They often feature a fourth hand and […]

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The massively domed Bubble legend by Corum seems to exist in a time vacuum, and I respect it; what can I say? Nothing except a dome-topped MB&F or bling-fest Jacob & Co gets close to the mad side view of the Corum Bubble. Would I wear the new Bubble 47 Central Tourbillon? Maybe not. It […]

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The golden era of watches was either the 1950s or the 1960s. I’d say it’s open for debate. But claiming the 1980s or 1990s was the golden age of watches is just dead wrong. Still, some watch designs from the later eras mentioned have proven strong enough to keep evolving without losing their origins. The […]

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Not too long ago, I was driving for many hours on the German Autobahn on my home to the Netherlands from Austria. When even I had had enough of all the schlager music on the radio, I tuned into AFN Eagle. It’s a radio station for those stationed at the American Army bases in Germany. […]

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This week for us has been marked by slow digestion of the barrage of news from Geneva Watch Days. What started as an impromptu “phygital” event incited by Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin two years ago has proven to be a stayer and, what’s more, a proper contender in its third year. Watches And Wonders might […]

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Have you ever seen a watch online that you absolutely loved, only to then notice the “big mole” on its face? Or worse, have you ever bought one based on doctored photos, only to find it incredibly disappointing in real life? I’ve found myself in both situations, and man, what a letdown it can be! […]

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This week on Wrist Game or Crying Shame, we bring in the Corum Bubble Shark Diver. This is one weird watch. But first… Last week, I brought in some serious style with the Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk 7100. Ok, it was a bit blingy with its polished bracelet and bi-color vibes. Perhaps it was due to […]

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Welcome to This Week in Watches for June 20, 2020 — the more edition. We’ve got more of everything on the eve of Summer so let’s get to it! Corum LAB 02 First up this week is the Corum LAB 02. If you want more skeleton, this just might be your watch! Just remember to […]

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Howdy-do fine folks and welcome to This Week in Watches for May 9, 2020 the Everything Edition. I’ve given it this name because we’ve got quite the smorgasbord of new watches for you. So, grab your plates and hit the buffet! Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edition When I said we had everything, I meant it. […]

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