Welcome, one and all, to the first round proper of March Mania 2021, here on Fratello. Are you a watch maniac like we are? If so, youre sure to love our month-long feature. 96 watches reviewed last year line up for a battle royale (no Happy Meals here) like nothing thats gone before. We need your votes. We want your comments. Help us decide the champion and share in its gloryLet the games commenceIn this first round proper, your task is a bit different from your task in the preliminaries. Below you will find the eight remaining timepieces of each of our Fratello competitors in four head-to-head contests of two timepieces. The seedings in the preliminaries dictate the match-ups. So its number 1 vs. number 8, number 2 vs. number 7, number 3 vs. number 6, and number 4 vs. number 5. Vote for your favorite in each of the matchups.The remaining eight watches per competitor represent your favorite watches that we covered here on Fratello throughout 2020. Why not refresh your memory by clicking the links and reading those eruditely penned odes to wrist-wear? Once youve made your selection, vote using the poll form below. Every vote counts because only the top four will make it through to the next round.Login to your Fratello account and drop us a comment. Who did you vote for and why? Whats your prediction for the later rounds? Will the Omega Speedmaster 321 triumph once again Who knows? You decide!(1) A. Lange S?hne Datograph Lumen?Vs. Omega Speedmaster 345.0802 (8)
A. Lange S?hne Datograph LumenChoosing the Datograph was clearly a smart move as most of the votes came in for this watch making it the clear and obvious winner. Not even with a small gap, but with a massive one as it got almost twice the amount of votes compared to number two. So this watch clearly deserves a spot in the final, all you have to do is vote for it again. There arent many watches on my wishlist and although the Datograph is way out of my league if money werent an issue I wouldve pulled the trigger on one shortly after seeing it for the first time. Like all Lange watches the design is simply spot on. It is exceptionally well balanced. Im curious to see where the A. Lange S?hne Datograph Lumen will end in this challenge. I think it could go all the way
Omega Speedmaster 345.0802While the Lange was the clear winner, I feel somewhat sad that the Speedmaster 345.0802 didnt get more votes. Ever since it crossed my path some five years ago, its been one of my favorite watches. It probably has something to do with the fact that you just need something gold after 40. Compared to other gold watches, this neo-vintage watch is simply hard to resist. However, I have to admit that it spends most of its time in the safety deposit box at the bank. Due to the fact that its a rather rare watch, in near mint condition and full gold just doesnt make it something you would wear on a daily basis.March Mania: First Round Proper Round EIGHT (1) V (8)
