From inexpensive Digital Tool Watches to icons of Swiss luxury, military pilots still depend on timepieces as tools Watches of Espionage is often synonymous with dive watches, worn by Special Operations Forces and intelligence officers. From the jungles of Vietnam to modern unit watches, dive...
We already mentioned Baltic in a recent Fratello Talks episode, “The Microbrands To Watch In 2026.” Etienne Malec founded the brand 10 years ago and launched his first watch a year later. We suspect he’s planning something big for the anniversary, but it doesn’t look like Etienne needs any...
Most watch brands tell their stories through design or movement architecture. Sopwith Watch Company starts with the material itself. Every watch case is made from historic steel sourced from aircraft that played a role in early aviation history, giving each piece a direct physical link to a...
That’s heavy sh*t, man. Two years ago, we had the chance to go hands-on with the Fleming Series 1 Launch Edition Tantalum. In that alloy, which is roughly twice as heavy as steel, the watch made a lasting impression. It was “heavy” in hippie-speak because of its refined case shape, intricate...
After 266 years in business, the store will close at the end of 2026, with Patek Philippe taking over in 2027to create a brand showroom, according to the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
From Waltham To Suunto & Now W.O.E., A Wrist Compass Is Essential Gear For Countless Special Operators While the tools of warfare have developed rapidly over the past sixty years, some gear has remained virtually unchanged, timeless tools that are as effective in 2024 as they were in 1964. Among...
For many enthusiasts, Tissot’s Gentleman has come to represent not only a compelling entry point into the world of mechanical Swiss watchmaking but is also touted by many as a contender for a “one and done” watch collection. Though it's received considerably less hype than the brand’s megastar...
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss underrated vintage brands that are worth a long look. We’ve had these types of chats before, but it’s always nice to see what we’ve missed. You’ll hear some familiar names today, but also some smaller companies that could...
If there’s one thing to be said about Tissot over the past couple of years, it’s the fact that they have a keen sense of what the community wants. Sure, the size reduction of the brilliant PRX Powermatic 80 might have taken a bit too long for our liking, but we now have it in […]
Our times aren’t ideally characterized by the term “gentlemanliness.” It seems most of us are more concerned with fighting for what we think the world owes us than with standing for dignified, gentlemanly conduct. This week, I am proposing a return of the gentleman in us all. I secretly,...
Born in 2005 as the reference 7027 (a compact 37mm model with power reserve indicator and hand-wound movement), the Breguet Tradition has since become a classic of the brand and one of its most recognisable watches. It’s also one with possibly the strongest connection to the past. It’s not a...
