Watch Review - Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/watch-review-2/ The world's leading online magazine on luxury watches Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:46:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.fratellowatches.com/cdn-cgi/image/anim=false/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-fratello-symbol-black-white-512x512-1-32x32.png Watch Review - Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/watch-review-2/ 32 32 109461866 Hands-On With The Omega Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-omega-seamaster-37mm-milano-cortina-2026/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-omega-seamaster-37mm-milano-cortina-2026/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:28 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=330154

A few weeks ago, I visited the Omega headquarters in Biel, and the folks there showed me this new handsome white-dial Seamaster 37mm. It ticks many boxes for me, and many of you also enjoy the return of the dog-leg lugs and vintage-style cases. Omega also shipped the watch to us, so it’s time for […]

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Hands-On: The G-Shock DW-5000R-1A Origin Revival https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-g-shock-dw-5000r-1a-origin-revival/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-g-shock-dw-5000r-1a-origin-revival/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:40 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=329074

When it comes to G-Shocks, I seek advice from the Wizard of G, our very own Gerard. Balazs is also a devoted fan of the rough-and-tumble digital watches that take a beating and ask for more. Me? I like the watches, but I’m an analog and mechanical junkie. Still, when news of the forthcoming DW-5000R-1A […]

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Hands-On With The Surprising Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II Dive Watch https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-surprising-crafter-blue-mechanic-ocean-mark-ii-dive-watch/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-surprising-crafter-blue-mechanic-ocean-mark-ii-dive-watch/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:36 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=327202

The new Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II looks like a million bucks. Not literally, of course, but it does look way higher-end than the price tag would suggest. US$449 buys you a watch that punches well above its weight. This intro might read like a conclusion, but there is more to say about this […]

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Long-Term Review: One Month With The Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2067 In Steel https://www.fratellowatches.com/long-term-review-breguet-type-xx-chronographe-2067-steel/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/long-term-review-breguet-type-xx-chronographe-2067-steel/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:07 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=326446

One perk of being a writer in this industry is the opportunity to wear some nice and sometimes exquisite watches. They don’t always have to be expensive watches to make an impact. For example, I remember trying the new Swatch What If Break Free collection a few months ago. Despite it being so far from […]

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Hands-On: The Cartier Santos De Cartier Dual Time Is Great In Numerous Ways https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-cartier-santos-de-cartier-dual-time-is-great-in-numerous-ways/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-cartier-santos-de-cartier-dual-time-is-great-in-numerous-ways/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:00:47 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=325523

Among all watches, the Cartier Santos de Cartier is my muse. My Santos Galbée XL is my favorite watch in my collection, so I’m always curious to see what new variations will debut among the novelties at Watches and Wonders. This year was particularly exciting because Cartier announced the new Santos de Cartier Dual Time […]

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The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar — GPHG 2024’s “Aiguille D’Or” Grand Prix Winner https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-iwc-portugieser-eternal-calendar-gphg-2024s-aiguille-dor-grand-prix-winner/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-iwc-portugieser-eternal-calendar-gphg-2024s-aiguille-dor-grand-prix-winner/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:00:43 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=325038

Last month, the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar won the famed “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix at 2024’s GPHG. Because of its innovative complication, it’s a watch worth revisiting. However, you can also visit this timepiece in person at the new Amsterdam IWC boutique. We briefly looked at the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar after it debuted at […]

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Introducing: The Timex × Worn & Wound WW75 V3 https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-the-timex-x-worn-wound-ww75-v3/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-the-timex-x-worn-wound-ww75-v3/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:00:15 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=321549

Collaborations between watch brands and online media titles are nothing new. However, many are expensive premium products. Worn & Wound, which often focuses on affordable watches and independent brands, works with watch companies to create fun, credible limited editions. The latest results of these efforts are the new Timex × Worn & Wound WW75 V3 […]

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In-Depth: The Audemars Piguet 5043BC “Ultra-Thin” And Caliber 2003 https://www.fratellowatches.com/in-depth-audemars-piguet-5043bc-ultra-thin-and-the-caliber-2003-movement/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/in-depth-audemars-piguet-5043bc-ultra-thin-and-the-caliber-2003-movement/#comments Sat, 26 Oct 2024 05:00:31 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=318949

If 100 people were asked about the first words that come to mind when “Audemars Piguet” is spoken, I wager that almost all would respond with “Royal Oak.” That signals how popular Gérald Genta’s groundbreaking 1972 design has become. However, before this and even after the Royal Oak was released, Audemars offered a very different […]

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The New Berneron Mirage 34 — My Favorite Watch Of 2024 https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-new-berneron-mirage-34-my-favorite-watch-of-2024/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-new-berneron-mirage-34-my-favorite-watch-of-2024/#comments Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=319393

The new Berneron Mirage 34 joins last year’s 38mm models in the small brand’s growing lineup. As we’ll see, these aren’t simply downsized editions. Each model showcases a stone dial and a new caliber. Hint: these are my favorite watches of this year so far. Sylvain Berneron is the name behind the eponymous brand he […]

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Introducing: The Ming 37.02 Minimalist With Live Photos https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-the-ming-37-02-minimalist-with-live-photos/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-the-ming-37-02-minimalist-with-live-photos/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=319180

The new Ming 37.02 Minimalist is the latest release from the popular independent brand. As the model name implies, this is a straightforward execution. However, don’t let that fool you into thinking that Ming Thein and the team have forgotten to obsess about the details. They’re all here on this affordable option. During one of […]

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