Fratello On Air returns, and we talk about recent controversies related to vintage watches, auctions, and heritage departments. We spare our usual chit-chat in the beginning and loop in a watch-related sighting in an upcoming Christopher Nolan movie. If you like candid talk, we hope you enjoy today’s episode! Handgelenks Kontrolle Before talking about auctions […]

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For today’s pre-owned picks, we’re going all-American, baby! I go on the prowl for some true gems from American brands in the vintage realm. Now, of course, I could approach this challenge that Nacho set for me in a million different ways. In fact, there is so much to choose from that you could run […]

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We’ve been away for a few weeks, but Fratello On Air is back again! We’re talking about the newly announced Sinn T50 lineup and then dipping into some travel talk. Balazs attended the recent NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah, and we talk about the festivities. Yes, we’ve been on the road for […]

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Steve McQueen is a name that resonates with watch collectors the world over. From the iconic shots of him wearing the TAG Heuer Monaco and his Submariner to his tenuous yet persistent “connection” to the Explorer II 1655, the actor and part-time racing driver has helped influence the world of vintage collecting. Now, another one […]

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Fratello On Air returns once again! Balazs and Mike are together after a three-week break due to heavy travel. It’s a lighthearted show full of observations and head-scratching. We talk about the Omega X-33 Marstimer, the Apple Watch, and even luggage. Yes, it’s been a while, but the boys are back in town again. Balazs […]

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There is no shortage of reissue watches in today’s market. It seems we have a taste for vintage aesthetics combined with modern reliability and ready availability. It is a winning recipe, and Benrus is tapping into it once more with the Benrus Type II. I have spent some time with this one on the wrist […]

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Field watches are often overlooked timepieces in today’s world of luxury watches. They are far from a luxury statement, and that’s exactly how they should stay. There is something really honest about field watches, defined as simple military watches that should do one thing and one thing only — tell accurate time. In the field […]

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Over these last couple of months, I have written a series of articles on vintage watches. The primary theme of the series is to find the very best watches of some of the bigger brands from every decade. It has been an absolute joy to write these articles and delve deeper into the brands’ offerings […]

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I came up with the idea for this article almost two years ago. Anytime I spotted something unusual that belongs to this category, I saved it. Last week I finally shortlisted the TOP 10 craziest seconds hands I’ve seen (so far). Let us know which models you would add to this list in the comments section […]

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There are many different ways to illuminate a watch face at night. Different materials, different styles of application, different methods entirely. And within those different methods, there are vastly different qualities of execution. Let’s take a look at some of the lume styles available. You may rarely use your watch at night. That’s fine. I’m […]

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