Buyer's Guides - Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/buyers-guides/ The world's leading online magazine on luxury watches Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:23:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.fratellowatches.com/cdn-cgi/image/anim=false/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-fratello-symbol-black-white-512x512-1-32x32.png Buyer's Guides - Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/buyers-guides/ 32 32 109461866 IWC Pilot’s Watches In Three Different Sizes — Which Is Right For You? https://www.fratellowatches.com/iwc-pilots-watches-in-three-different-sizes-which-is-right-for-you/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/iwc-pilots-watches-in-three-different-sizes-which-is-right-for-you/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=286296

What if a watch brand offered an iconic watch design in three different sizes? And what if all of those sizes were well done and properly proportioned, and no odd artifacts or compromises were made during the resizing design process? If you follow my writing, you know that I feel this is quite rare. I […]

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The Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collector’s Guide https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-zenith-143-6-yugoslavian-military-chronograph-collectors-guide/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-zenith-143-6-yugoslavian-military-chronograph-collectors-guide/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=283601

Not too long ago, I wrote an article about my Zenith 143-6. Aside from the astonishing military provenance, I got the watch because of the EP caliber inside it. Lately, I’ve been increasingly involved in vintage Excelsior Park-powered chronographs. The Zenith 143-6 fit the bill, so I added it to my humble collection. I met […]

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The Best Watches For Kids — How To Get Your Young Ones Interested In Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-best-watches-for-kids/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-best-watches-for-kids/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=283240

I was slightly over-enthusiastic when my daughter’s first birthday came around. What did I give her? A Flik Flak with Minnie Mouse on the dial. I quickly realized, however, that it doesn’t work that way. It took a few more years before she could read the time or understand the concept behind it (which, apparently, […]

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Integrated-Bracelet Chic For Less Than €500: Five Cool Options From Brew, Citizen, Casio, And Maybe Tissot https://www.fratellowatches.com/integrated-bracelet-chic-for-less-than-e500-five-cool-options-from-brew-citizen-casio-and-maybe-tissot/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/integrated-bracelet-chic-for-less-than-e500-five-cool-options-from-brew-citizen-casio-and-maybe-tissot/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:30:43 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=280935

Yes, we all love the allure of sleek watches with integrated bracelets. Alas, grails like the Royal Oak and Nautilus are pipe dreams for most people, including me. Even without a big budget, you might want to see what the fuss is about. But is it possible to find integrated-bracelet chic for less than €500? […]

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A Historical Overview Of The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-historical-overview/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-historical-overview/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:15 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=277981

The Seamaster Planet Ocean is an often-overlooked collection within Omega’s catalog. Perhaps it lacks the legend of the Speedmaster or the universal appeal of the Seamaster Diver 300M. But there are some true gems in the Planet Ocean lineup, so we felt it was about time to look at the different generations and write a […]

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The Best Deep Blue Dials Of 2023 Under €10,000 — Our Picks From TAG Heuer, IWC, Omega, Longines And Grand Seiko https://www.fratellowatches.com/best-deep-blue-dials-of-2023-tag-heuer-iwc-omega-longines-and-grand-seiko/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/best-deep-blue-dials-of-2023-tag-heuer-iwc-omega-longines-and-grand-seiko/#comments Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:00:40 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=269360

For fans of the classic allure of a matte black dial and clean tool watch design, a blue alternative might be the first dip into the enticing waters of colorful dials. A deep blue dial works exceedingly well at accentuating polished details on a steel case and can turn a rugged sports watch into an […]

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Can Car-Themed Watches Be Cool? These Options From IWC, TAG Heuer, Autodromo, Porsche Design, Bell & Ross, And Laurent Ferrier Sure Are https://www.fratellowatches.com/car-themed-watches-iwc-tag-heuer-autodromo/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/car-themed-watches-iwc-tag-heuer-autodromo/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:30:50 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=268237

I find car-themed watches to be a bit of a minefield. One filled with many cringe-worthy attempts at reaching wider sales demographics. But, unlike the logo-stamped quartz wall clock you’ve stared at while waiting for your car to be serviced at the brand dealership—or the matching wrist-sized version the manager wears—some brands simply get it […]

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Is It Still Possible To Start A Watch Collection With €100? A Top 5 From Casio, Timex, And Swatch Says Yes! https://www.fratellowatches.com/is-it-still-possible-to-start-a-watch-collection-with-e100-a-top-5-from-casio-timex-and-swatch-says-yes/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/is-it-still-possible-to-start-a-watch-collection-with-e100-a-top-5-from-casio-timex-and-swatch-says-yes/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:21 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=254601

Last weekend, researching this story was my way of returning to normality after being bombarded by sapphires, platinum, and composite bracelets with embedded diamonds. Yes, Watches and Wonders was a horological whirlwind romance, but afterward, I needed to get down from its gold-lined cloud. It’s easy to become enthusiastic about €100K grail watches, I’ll admit […]

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Fratello Buying Guide: Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 https://www.fratellowatches.com/buying-guide-omega-speedmaster-professional-145-022/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/buying-guide-omega-speedmaster-professional-145-022/#comments Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:30:07 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=251282

For many enthusiasts, a vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional is the way to go, despite the current Moonwatch ticking a lot of boxes as well. You should be able to find a nice Speedmaster Professional reference 145.022 for an attractive price, and this buying guide should help you with the things you need to know. The […]

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A Beginner’s Guide To Buying A Pre-Owned Watch https://www.fratellowatches.com/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-a-pre-owned-watch/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-a-pre-owned-watch/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:00:59 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=250706

Buying a pre-owned watch can be daunting at first, especially if you are new to the game. You read horror stories of fake watches or watches with incorrect parts. And you would not be the first to end up with a watch that is not functioning properly. For many, this is reason enough to buy […]

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