A small note on coltan: it is the mineral ore from which tantalum is extracted, a metal widely used in…
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Great job, Fratello! Very nice video, with plenty of open questions to think about. I think this is exactly where…
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My favourite Blancpain is the basic Fifty Fathoms: steel, black dial, sailcloth strap. As for size — 38, 42 or…
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In my experience: Datejust on bracelet, Day-Date on bracelet, new Sub on a curved canvas strap, GMT-Master II on bracelet,…
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Rolex is clearly #1 commercially, thanks to an extraordinarily strong brand, huge desirability, relatively accessible entry prices compared with true…
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I definitely don’t want to destroy Fratello’s budget 😄. Though I’d still push for a salary raise anyway! Actually, that…
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I’m starting to notice a pattern in these ‘grail’ stories: SeaDweller, GMT, Pelagos, … all great watches, of course, but…
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I prefer the Fifty Fathoms. It feels much more refined and visually complex, while the Bathyscaphe looks dangerously close to…
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Amen. Though if I could afford it, I’d wear it without a second thought.
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The €300–500 segment is full of excellent watches, but poor in watches that you actually desire.
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