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Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Watches Of 2023 — Including Grand Seiko, Moser,...
Fratello On Air returns with a fresh new episode! Though 2023 still has a month left in the tank, we’re ready to declare our favorite watches thus far. This week, you’ll hear about a wide variety of...
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How To Recognize When A Vintage Watch Was Made At A Glance
Today, we are doing Watch Dating 101, going over some basic techniques to help determine when a vintage watch was made. Of course, many watches can be dated through their serial numbers. But what if...
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The Fratello Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Season’s greetings, dear Fratelli! It is indeed that time of year once again. The holidays are just around the corner, and our yearly gift guide is here, fresh off the press! We’ve wrangled up the...
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London Calling — The Big Smoke Is A Watch Lover’s Paradise
Four months — that’s how long it’s been since I moved to London with my family. Aside from a week and a half in Florida, I’ve been here nonstop. Folks often ask me how it’s going in the overall sense,...
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Book Review: The Polerouter
Within vintage circles, the Universal Genève Polerouter looms large as one of the most revered watch designs in history. Of course, with a name like Gérald Genta at the drafting table, that makes a lot...
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Industry News: Breitling Acquires Legendary Brand Universal Genève
Breitling just announced its acquisition of Universal Genève. The legendary brand, previously owned by an investment firm from Hong Kong, is set to be brought back to its former glory under new...
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Dear Breitling, Please Bring Back These Universal Genève Watches When You...
Breitling took us all by surprise when it announced its acquisition of Universal Genève on December 12th. I wasn’t so much the fact that someone would try and bring UG back to its former glory that was...
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Mike’s 2024 New Year’s Watch Resolutions — Simple Watches And Maximum Enjoyment
Now that 2024 is here, it’s time to look forward and predict the unpredictable. I say that because, really, who knows what will happen in the next 12 months? Somehow, though, it’s still fun to think...
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Vintage Watches In 2024 — A Return To Our Roots
Much to my amazement, 2024 marks my 10th year of writing for Fratello. Wow, how time has flown by! During this time, I’ve covered all sorts of topics, but my primary focus has always been on vintage...
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Vintage Watches: A Universal Genève Microtor Dress Watch In 9K Gold
Today, we’ll take a look at a relatively nondescript Universal Genève Microtor dress watch. It’s worth a deeper look for several reasons, though. The condition, the case material, and the purpose for...
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