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Coming Soon: DOXA × Hodinkee
Our take on one of the most elusive references in DOXA's history launches on July 30th
A collectors’ guide to A. Lange & Söhne Handwerkskunst
<p><meta charset="utf-8"><span data-teams="true">What sets the Handwerkskunst references apart from every other A. Lange & Söhne watch, all of which feature a degree of hand-craft?</span></p><p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/c…
A Majestic Journey Through Clocks & Watches Made for Royalty: The Enlightened Empress – Maria Theresa and the Mechanics of Wonder
From the imposing astronomical clocks of Tudor England to the exquisite pendant watches of Victorian Britain, timekeeping has long been a symbol of power, prestige, and technological marvel within Europe’s royal courts. This new series explores the fascinating evolution of clo…
The MANDETBROTE Secret Orbital II Challenges Everything You Think A Mechanical Watch Should Look Like
For centuries, mechanical watches have measured time in essentially the same way. Whether dressed as a classic three-hander, a skeletonized showpiece, or a modern sports watch, nearly all rely on hands traveling predictable circular paths across the dial. Independent watchmake…
Didn’t Get Picked For The MoonSwatch 1969? Here Are Five Watches You Can Buy Instead
If you clicked on this article, it probably means that Swatch didn’t select you as one of the 1,969 lucky people who can buy the MoonSwatch Mission To The Moon 1969 with its Moonshine Gold dial, hands, and pushers. If it is of any comfort to you, none of us at Fratello got one…
Hands-On: The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One Khaki
A closer look at an underrated traveler watch with a surprising execution from the brand.
Fratello On Air: Rethinking The Definition Of Entry-Level Watches
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, Mike is in Florida, and Balazs is in Hungary. But we’re here for you! In today’s discussion, we tackle a listener suggestion. We’re talking about entry-level watches and how brands approach this. Hint: it’s very differe…
Introducing – The Fascinating Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck is back in Rose Gold
Astronomical watches are part of Ulysse Nardin‘s identity, and Dr Ludwig Oechslin, like no other, shaped this chapter of the manufacture’s history. Shortly after entrepreneur Rolf Schnyder acquired the brand in 1983, he challenged the Swiss astronomer, mathematician and watchm…
CIGA Design’s Warmer Take On Its Most Industrial Line — The Hunter Vintage
The Chinese watch brand CIGA Design expands its most industrial line, the Hunter, with warmer tones. New Sand Gold, Rose Gold, and Brown Gold configurations allow the new Hunter Vintage to soften and bring warmth to the collection’s openworked design. The three colorways draw…
Fossil x Marvel Incredible Hulk Automatic Limited-Edition Watch Hands-On
Like many affordable watch brands these days, American Fossil has been leaning heavily into collaboration timepieces that celebrate themes and characters from pop culture. Fossil has been doing this for decades, but circa 2026, the “collab watch” is having a renaissance across…