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Thomas Van Straaten

Thomas Van Straaten

Thomas joined Fratello in 2022, after having worked for many years at a well-known vintage watches dealer in Amsterdam. Thomas is also the author of the book "The vintage Rolex Datejust buyer's & collector's guide".
Pre-Owned Spotlight: Neo-Vintage And Recent Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner Opportunities
Pre-Owned Spotlight: Neo-Vintage And Recent Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner Opportunities
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs. Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 header image
Sunday Morning Showdown: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 16202 Vs. Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222
Royal Oak
Historiques 222
Rolex Explorer
Five Recent Affordable Alternatives To The Rolex Explorer For 2025
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Introducing: Baltic Hermétique Dual Time Enduropale Edition
Introducing: Baltic Hermétique Dual Time Enduropale Edition
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Patek Philippe 5712/1A
Patek Philippe Silently Discontinues The Nautilus 5712/1A — What Does This Imply?
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Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience PAM01643 header image
Introducing: The Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience LE PAM01643
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph
Meeting My Grail: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph
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Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence
Introducing A Bold New Effort: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence
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Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton
Introducing: The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton
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Back To Basics: Tips On How To Buy A Pre-Owned Watch
Back To Basics: Tips On How To Buy A Pre-Owned Watch
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total cost of ownership for a watch collection — Nacho's collection
Total Cost Of Ownership — What Does Your Watch Collection Cost In The Long Run?
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geezer watches — Rolex King Midas ref. 3584
Pre-Owned Spotlight: Getting Hip With Geezer Watches
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VPC Type 37HW
Building A Watch Brand Episode 15: Looking Back On The First Two Years Of VPC
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Oris ProPilot X Kermit and Miss Piggy Editions
Sunday Morning Showdown: Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition Vs. Miss Piggy Edition
Kermit
Miss Piggy
watch branding — Rolex clock and Swatch boutique
Branding 101 — How Luxury Watch Brands Position Themselves To Win Your Favor
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Hot Take: Panerai Goes Back To Its Roots With The New Luminor Tre Giorni PAM01628
Hot Take: Panerai Goes Back To Its Roots With The New Luminor Tre Giorni PAM01628
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 Limited Edition
Hands-On With The New Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 Limited Edition
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Ressence Type 9 flat-lay header image
Hands-On With The More Elegantly Proportioned Ressence Type 9 In Gray
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best watches of 2024
Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2024 — Thomas’s Picks From Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Echo/Neutra, And More
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Urwerk UR-230 Ceramique header
Introducing A Tougher Shade Of White: The Urwerk UR-230 Ceramique
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Farer Endurance Limited Edition two versions header image
Introducing: Two Limited-Edition Farer Endurance Models In Gunmetal And Jade
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium Bronze Gold
Introducing: The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium Bronze Gold
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Circula Facet
Hands-On Introduction: Circula Turns A Sharp Corner With The New Facet
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Breguet 7077 wrist shot
Introducing: A New Blue Outfit For The Awe-Inspiring Breguet Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077
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the best vintage watches under €5k
Just My Type! An Interview With Watch Typography Designer Samuel Baker
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Jacques Bianchi JB300
Hands-On With The New Jacques Bianchi JB300 — A 1990s Military Dive Watch Brought Back To Life
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Rolex 5508 pocket shot
Grail Material: Spending Time With A 1959 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5508
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Sundowner
Introducing: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph × Time+Tide “Sundowner”
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Hot Take: Is Everything Right With The Panerai Luminor Destro Otto Giorni PAM01655?
Hot Take: Is Everything Right With The Panerai Luminor Destro Otto Giorni PAM01655?
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Talking Watch Design In 2024 With Max Resnick And Emmanuel Gueit
Talking Watch Design In 2024 With Max Resnick And Emmanuel Gueit
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