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A Collector Talks About His Omega Seamaster Ploprof

I have a weak spot for the Seamaster Ploprof, and last year I purchased the steel 1200M version. Although Omega still lists the steel Ploprof on their website, it is out of production since last year.

Introducing The Montblanc 1858 Automatic 24H

For its new introductions for 2020, Montblanc puts a lot of focus on expanding the 1858 collection. The 1858 collection is inspired by the Minerva watches from the 1920s and 1930s. Tool watches that w

Hot Take: Omega Seamaster 300 Malachite

Desiring an ornate, yet incredibly capable diver?? Look no further than the new Omega Seamaster 300 Malachite on strap.Malachite and Azurite?- My Grandfather and Father enjoyed a fair bit of lapidary

Jaeger-LeCoultre And Aston Martin At The Nurburgring

Last weekend, the 24 hours of the Nurburgring were raced and Fratellowatches was there with Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin. Besides enjoying the race and the finish of the Aston Martin team, there

Bvlgari's LVCEA Collection Gets An Aventurine Dial

I have a weak spot for aventurine dials. These glass crystals with copper inclusions represent to me a starry sky. A perfect dial for dress watches or elegant ladies watches. Enter the Bvlgari Lvcea!U

In Some Cases We Will Never Know For Sure

Sometimes we see a watch that we dont recognize. Either it was very rare, a fake, a frankenwatch or a prototype.Today, we have a watch like that for you here on Fratello. A gold Speedmaster Profession

Wrist Game or Crying Shame: Patek Philippe 5524G

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, the weekly must-read event that has become the internets Clash of the Keyboard Warriors This week, well have some fun with the Patek Philippe 5524G and see

Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Recreation SBGW258

Wow. Just wow. Even after all this time, after the thousands of watches that have passed through my hands and over my wrist, it is still possible to have my breath snatched from my throat. I didnt thi

Speedy Tuesday - Omega Speedmaster Pro DLC

Its Speedy Tuesday Today we have a contribution from Arthur van Grinsven who lives in The Netherlands. Arthur is a fan of Speedmaster watches, owning two Speedmaster Pro Mark II watches, a Pre-Moon Sp

Vintage Zenith El Primero Chronograph: Aloha!

For 8 long years (2001-2009), Thierry Nataf (ex-CEO of Zenith) did a great job in destroying a brand that was one of the few well respected chronograph manufacturers. With flamboyant designs, parties