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 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:20:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 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 Glorious Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium — A Watch That Plays Clever Mind Games https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-glorious-zenith-chronomaster-sport-titanium-a-watch-that-plays-clever-mind-games/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-glorious-zenith-chronomaster-sport-titanium-a-watch-that-plays-clever-mind-games/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:31 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=295325

If you are not a fan of titanium watches, the Zenith Chronomaster Sport will confirm the number-one issue you might have with them. Straight out of the box, this new Chronomaster Sport feels super lightweight. If you want a watch to have some substantial heft, this is not the watch for you. But that’s the […]

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Hands-On With The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 Edition https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-paris-2024-edition/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-paris-2024-edition/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:30:39 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=295216

Last July, Omega decided it was time to introduce the watch for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ben wrote about the new Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 edition here. The combination of the white dial and Moonshine Gold bezel insert struck a chord with me, but it wasn’t until a few months later when […]

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A Hands-On Introduction To The Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 In A New 40mm Size https://www.fratellowatches.com/a-hands-on-introduction-to-the-tissot-seastar-1000-powermatic-80-in-a-new-40mm-size/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/a-hands-on-introduction-to-the-tissot-seastar-1000-powermatic-80-in-a-new-40mm-size/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:00:50 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=294900

Even for us watch journalists, it’s sometimes hard to keep up with all the new releases out there. That’s why it’s nice that brands sometimes invite us over to take a look at their new stuff instead of simply sending press releases. Last Monday, for example, the entry-level brands of the Swatch group invited us […]

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Taking The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility LE For A Ride https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-porsche-design-chronograph-1-utility-le/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-porsche-design-chronograph-1-utility-le/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=294487

Tiger bites kill, but marmot bites are just a tad annoying. Porsche Design decided to reimagine a military chronograph of the 1970s and position it in a more peaceful, civilian way. So the original U.S. Air Force tiger’s head made way for a screaming marmot. The medium-sized rodent is called a “Mankei” in Pinzgau, Austria. […]

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Hands-On With The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar — A Real Gentleman’s Chronograph https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-zenith-chronomaster-original-triple-calendar-a-real-gentlemans-chronograph/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-zenith-chronomaster-original-triple-calendar-a-real-gentlemans-chronograph/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:29 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=294613

I think we can all agree here that the Zenith Chronomaster Original is already one of the best-looking chronographs out there. Adding the calendar and moonphase complications on top could’ve ended in absolute disaster. However, it certainly didn’t — quite the opposite, actually. When the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar launched a little over a month […]

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Ploprof Vs. Ploprof — A Double Hands-On With The 1200M Diver https://www.fratellowatches.com/ploprof-vs-ploprof-a-double-hands-on-with-the-1200m-diver/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/ploprof-vs-ploprof-a-double-hands-on-with-the-1200m-diver/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=294559

The Seamaster Ploprof is partially famous for being on the wrist of FIAT boss Gianni Agnelli. Many think Agnelli wore his Ploprof over his cuff because he thought it was stylish, but it was actually because of his allergic reactions to metal on his skin. Despite him doing this out of necessity, many have praised […]

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Hands-On: The Latest Fortis Marinemaster M-40 Models In Four New Colorways https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-latest-fortis-marinemaster-m-40-models-in-four-new-colorways/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-latest-fortis-marinemaster-m-40-models-in-four-new-colorways/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=294279

I mainly associate Fortis with its different watches created for use in space. But there is more to the brand than just those. The Fortis M-40 is a versatile tool watch for diving or adventures out in the wild. It has appropriate specs to make it a versatile piece that will serve you in various […]

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Vintage Watches: An Omega 30T2 With A Sterling Silver Case https://www.fratellowatches.com/vintage-watches-an-omega-30t2-with-a-sterling-silver-case/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/vintage-watches-an-omega-30t2-with-a-sterling-silver-case/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:30:38 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=293711

Today, we’ll take a closer look at a fascinating watch that I recently purchased at auction. As we’ll see, the watch brings together several notable details that separate it from other 30T2 models from the period. It was a gamble, but it has turned out to be a rewarding one thus far. I don’t often […]

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Introducing: The Fleming Series 1 Tantalum https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-the-fleming-series-1-tantalum/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-the-fleming-series-1-tantalum/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=294223

Today, we bring news of a much-anticipated debut. The Fleming Series 1 is finally here, and we were able to go hands-on with a pre-production Tantalum model. This is a stunner in the truest sense, but I warn you that it isn’t an entry-level watch. This watch has an all-star cast behind it. Let’s take […]

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I Got My Hands On The Very Green Zenith Chronomaster Sport Watch This Monday Morning https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-very-green-zenith-chronomaster-sport/ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-very-green-zenith-chronomaster-sport/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:41 +0000 https://www.fratellowatches.com/?p=293934

What happens when you leave a Rolex Submariner “Hulk” and a Daytona in a room overnight? You get the Zenith Chronomaster Sport in its very green attire. Did I offend any Rolex and/or Zenith fans? It was my initial thought when I saw the press pictures of the Chronomaster Sport on a bracelet (ref. 03.3119.3600/56.M3100) […]

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