Today, on #TBT, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular vintage chronographs: the Seiko Bullhead 6138-0040. While it’s a watch I struggle to wear on a consistent basis – more on that later – it has undeniable charm due to its unorthodoxy. We’ll take a close look at the watch, its odd […]
As it’s the weekend after Thanksgiving and most Americans are either exhausted from eating too much or from being dragged to the mall to fight the crowds (this idea of Black Friday is spreading around the globe by the way), we thought we’d lighten your spirits by giving you a mini #TBT “Just Because” about […]
This week’s #TBT will be a bit different, as I’ll focus on something I think you, our readers, will enjoy: a Vintage Seiko Buyer’s Guide. The thought of pulling together a directional like this sounds audacious, but as you’ll see, Seiko makes, and made, a lot of things relatively easy for us. But…as with all […]
I’d bet that it was ten years ago that I found myself looking at pictures of a vintage Doxa Sub 300T and the brand’s newest offerings on the company’s website. There was something so cool about this watch that hadn’t really changed since its mid-1960’s introduction. Perhaps it was the then rudimentary website that hasn’t […]
Recently, I was in the United States and took a couple hours to visit a place that had always been within 30 minutes of my house, the NAWCC Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) is a well-known entity within the USA that essentially provides a meeting place with […]
Breitling Navitimer All Black Today on #TBT, we’ll take a look at an all-time classic, the Breitling Navitimer All Black. It’s a watch that I never thought I’d have a chance of owning, but thanks to fellow Fratello member Gerard, and especially to my wife, I’ve been fortunate to add a beauty to my collection. […]
Omega Railmaster Wait a second, the Omega Railmaster is far too new to be featured on #TBT! Well, for sure, the discontinued watch from Omega is not so far removed from our mindscape, but it is gone. I had a recent visit from family and my Dad, who is seemingly a master in finding overlooked but […]
I’m staring at the Bulova Sea Hunter chronograph and, frankly, I’m lost. This watch has to be the most polarizing vintage watch that I own. It defines strange, but I see an almost elemental beauty in its simplicity. That being said, what the hell is this thing?!?! Where did it come from and why had […]
At Fratello Watches we show a lot of love for Omega’s Speedmaster watch. But there is a new watch that is accelerating and heading for a position at the top: Yema Rallye. This year there were several articles about this extravagant watch with a true motorsports connection. Michael wrote about his Obrey branded Rallye and Balazs revealed the […]
Autumn is here and that must mean it’s time for a Vintage Watch Market Update. In the time since I’ve started writing these, we’ve seen a lot of changes on the vintage scene. We’ve gone from highlighting opportunities on the market to discussing the craze that affects so many of us regarding collecting and how […]