Hands-On - Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/hands-on-2/ The world's leading online magazine on luxury watches Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:12:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.fratellowatches.com/cdn-cgi/image/anim=false/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-fratello-symbol-black-white-512x512-1-32x32.png Hands-On - Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/hands-on-2/ 32 32 109461866 Hands-On With The Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition In Burgundy https://www.fratellowatches.com/montblanc-1858-split-second-chronograph-limited-edition-in-burgundy/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/montblanc-1858-split-second-chronograph-limited-edition-in-burgundy/#respond Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:01:36 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=349491

A rattrapante, split-second, or double chronograph is not something you see every day. Such a chronograph, capable of measuring intermediate times without interrupting the ongoing measurement of a longer elapsed time, is a seriously complicated watch. For many, including me, the double chronograph is one of the most fascinating complications the world of Haute Horlogerie […]

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Masters Of Mesh: Hands-On With The Arroway Modular Bracelets AMB-001 Milanese Mesh https://www.fratellowatches.com/masters-of-mesh-hands-on-with-the-arroway-modular-bracelets-amb-001-milanese-mesh/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/masters-of-mesh-hands-on-with-the-arroway-modular-bracelets-amb-001-milanese-mesh/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=331393

The young California-based brand Arroway Modular Bracelets has boldly entered the world of aftermarket bracelets with the AMB-001, a thoughtfully designed, high-quality Milanese mesh bracelet. Aftermarket bracelets are a polarizing subject of discussion. The issue stems from the nature of the object; they tend to be affordable but of lesser quality than a bracelet designed […]

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Looking Back At Four Decades Of Love For Tennis With the Rado Captain Cook × Tennis LE https://www.fratellowatches.com/looking-back-at-four-decades-of-love-for-tennis-with-the-rado-captain-cook-x-tennis-le/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/looking-back-at-four-decades-of-love-for-tennis-with-the-rado-captain-cook-x-tennis-le/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=349094

When you think of horology houses involved in tennis, the immediate name that comes to mind is Rolex. However, the Genevan watch brand is not the only one active in the sport. Over the past four decades, Rado has actively supported tennis and served as the official timekeeper of numerous tennis tournaments on both the […]

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Hands-On: The Traska Commuter 38 — A Daily Driver That Leaves A Lasting Impression https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-traska-commuter-38/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-traska-commuter-38/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:04 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=349031

In a fast-paced world, slow and steady progress is not often the chosen growth path for small watch brands. However, Traska has chosen this path and, as a result, has cultivated a passionate and dedicated following that loves the brand and its strategy. I have been keeping an eye on Traska over the past couple […]

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Hands-On With The New Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited Edition II https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-oris-aquis-new-york-harbor-limited-edition-ii/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-oris-aquis-new-york-harbor-limited-edition-ii/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:16 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=349195

We know Oris as a watchmaking company dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and supporting good causes around the globe. Today, I got a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s latest effort in that spirit. This is the Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited Edition II. This 2,000-piece limited edition supports the Billion Oyster […]

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Hands-On With The Impressive Titoni Seascoper 300 Chronograph https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-impressive-titoni-seascoper-300-chronograph/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-impressive-titoni-seascoper-300-chronograph/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=348949

I am no stranger to Titoni, particularly its Seascoper line of divers. I have enjoyed reviewing various Seascoper models over time, from the regular stainless steel to the two-tone Seascoper 300 models to the stealthy black carbon Seascoper 600. For this review, I had a chance to try out something new within the Seascoper collection. […]

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Hands-On With The New Guebly CH1 Rétrograde https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-guebly-ch1-retrograde/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-guebly-ch1-retrograde/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:00:31 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=349011

While Watches and Wonders rightfully garnered most of the attention this past April, other brands took the opportunity to show off their wares in nearby venues. Time to Watches was an event held next to Palexpo. I found myself there several times for appointments and had a particularly lovely time sitting down with Adnane Kerd, […]

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Going Hands-On With The Brand New Farer Integra Viridis With A Malachite Dial https://www.fratellowatches.com/going-hands-on-with-the-brand-new-farer-integra-viridis-with-a-malachite-dial/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/going-hands-on-with-the-brand-new-farer-integra-viridis-with-a-malachite-dial/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=348811

What I love about Farer is that you recognize their watches instantly. Over time, the English brand has developed a collection with a very distinct style. The dial colors, the font types, and the colorful overall presence of the watches have gained Farer many fans. The latest addition to the line-up is the new Integra […]

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A Hands-On Introduction To The New Unimatic Modello Uno ProDiver Collection https://www.fratellowatches.com/a-hands-on-introduction-to-the-new-unimatic-modello-uno-prodiver-collection/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/a-hands-on-introduction-to-the-new-unimatic-modello-uno-prodiver-collection/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:41 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=348540

Unimatic has been busy introducing a string of clever new releases. Only last week, I did a hands-on review of the brand Modello Uno Heritage GMT Diver from a series of nice vintage-inspired models. Today, we get treated to a new trio of models who are taking a different road. The three Modello Uno ProDiver […]

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Hands-On With The Majestic Everose Gold Rolex Day-Date 36 With An Olive Green Dial https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-majestic-everose-gold-rolex-day-date-36-with-an-olive-green-dial/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-majestic-everose-gold-rolex-day-date-36-with-an-olive-green-dial/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:51 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=348229

There is just something inherently different about a Rolex Day-Date. Putting the brand’s top-of-the-line model on your wrist isn’t quite like wearing a gold Daytona or GMT-Master. Why? The obvious answer would be that it’s not a sports watch like the other two. But that’s too easy. The true answer has more to do with […]

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