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WEBMichael Stockton. Thomas Van Straaten. Jorg Weppelink. Michael & Balazs. Thor Svaboe. October 10, 2024. Fratello is your watch magazine for daily watch news, reviews, industry insights, collecting, and buying watches.
Omega Classics Of The 1970s: A Buying Guide (2021) - Fratello …
WEBMay 22, 2021 · One of the most iconic Omega watches from the 1970s is without a doubt the Speedmaster Professional 125. Next to the Moonwatch from my year of birth and the Ploprof, it’s probably third on my list of vintage Omega wants. The watch is notoriously hard to wear due to its big ‘rectangular’ shape and substantial weight.
My Citizen Promaster NY0040: The Only Diving Diver I Own (2021)
WEBSep 20, 2021 · A closer look at the Citizen Promaster NY0040. On to the watch itself. The Citizen Promaster NY0040 is a 41.5mm stainless steel ISO-certified dive watch featuring Citizen’s own 21-jewel automatic Miyota caliber 8200. The movement features a day and date display and can be hand-wound and set using the crown found at …
Buying Guide: The Best Omega Watches From The 1950s - Fratello …
WEBMar 5, 2021 · Prices for a steel model begin at $400–600. One in pristine condition goes for 1K and over. If you prefer a gold one, expect to pay anywhere from 1,5K to 3K for one in great condition. As stated, the Seamaster Calendar is a great vintage timepiece and a perfect example of an Omega from the 1950s.
Buying Guide: The Best Seiko Watches From The 1980s - Fratello …
WEBJul 24, 2021 · Money is no object #1 — Seiko 7A28-7000 “Ripley”. Another Seiko icon from the 1980s is the Seiko 7A28-7000, also known as the “Ripley.”. The watch got its nickname from Sigourney Weaver’s character, Ellen Ripley, in the 1986 blockbuster, Aliens.
【F】 Looking At Alternative Strap Options For The MoonSwatch
WEBMay 13, 2022 · Mission To The Moon. The Mission To The Moon is the most “classic” looking of all the MoonSwatches. The dial is straight out of the Moonwatch playbook, and the lighter gray BioCeramic clearly aims to mimic the metallic color of the Moonwatch’s steel case. I feel that this makes straps a little easier to some degree, as if it works for the ...
Seiko Marinemaster 300 SLA021J1 – Still the best in class?
WEBJul 29, 2019 · Marinemaster 300 SLA021J1. Later in 2015, perhaps early 2016, Seiko announced its successor of the Marinemaster 300 SBDX001, the SBDX017. Michael Stockton wrote a lengthy article on his experience with that improved version of my watch (but didn’t decide to buy one, but Gerard did). It was when the Marinemaster 300 as such was discontinued ...
Buying Guide: The Best Seiko Watches From The 1970s - Fratello …
WEBMay 29, 2021 · Both watches are obviously a result of the race for the first automatic chronograph movement. As most of you will know, the 6139-6040 is one of the many Seiko models released in the 1970s that featured the legendary automatic Seiko Caliber 6139.
Rolex Day-Date - Historical Overview Of Rolex's Flagship - Fratello …
WEBNov 8, 2019 · The first Rolex Day-Date was introduced in 1956, with references 6510 (domed bezel) and 6511 (fluted bezel). This watch, the flagship of Rolex’s collection that was only available in 18-carat gold (white, yellow and rose) and platinum. These two references only lasted for one year, as the successor (6611) was already there in …
The Seven Watches With The Most Spectacular Lume Dials
WEBSep 24, 2021 · 2. TAG Heuer Night Divers. Another must on this list are the full lume dial diving watches from Heuer/TAG Heuer, released in the 1980s. This series is also known as the Night Divers because the full lume dials were created for divers who would dive in the dark. Officially the series was introduced as part of the Heuer 1000 series that later was renamed the TAG Heuer 1000 Professional series.