Let’s start with a little riddle. Which watch am I describing here? It has a prominent bezel, a fairly simple and angular case design, a distinctive pattern on the dial,
Let’s start with a little riddle. Which watch am I describing here? It has a prominent bezel, a fairly simple and angular case design, a distinctive pattern on the dial,
Seiko releases the Sharp Edged Series SPB415 and SPB417 today. We get two additions to the popular series, this time with the new caliber 6R5J. There is a new 24-hour
Welcome back to Fratello Talks. This week, we’re talking hype! Should you buy into the hype? Or should you go with what you like? Well, Daan, Lex, and Nacho are
Logomania in fashion is very easy to spot and define. But logomania also applies to watches. Dare I say that the watch equivalent of a Gucci tracksuit is the Rolex
The Rikketik fair has existed for as long as I can remember. And yes, that’s quite some time. My “watch memory” goes back to the 1980s, and the Rikketik fair
If I claim Hajime Asaoka to be the best-known progenitor of independent Japanese watchmaking, I’m not exaggerating. Asaoka-san was the first non-Western member of the AHCI, the Association of Independent
I’ve always said that URWERK’s UR-100V is the brand’s most versatile canvas. For a watch that is rather unique in its aesthetic, it never surprises me quite how many different
It looks like Seiko is on a mission to equip more and more of its watches with a GMT caliber. It all started last year when the fan-favorite Seiko 5
The Moon Explorer strap is our fourth collaboration with REM. Every month in 2023, we will offer a special strap for Speedmaster enthusiasts. Last month’s Speedy Tuesday — Tribute to
Sometimes watches are serious technological instruments, and sometimes they are serious style items. Other times, though, watches can be just pure, unadulterated fun. With the new Le Régulateur Louis Erard
Recently, I had a chance to wear the new Formex Reef Radiant Bronze dive watch ahead of its launch today. This new Reef is a collaboration between Formex and the
Fratello On Air returns with an episode that focuses on vintage watches that are great for everyday wear. We all love our pieces from yesteryear, so why not choose some
It’s only a few weeks after Watches and Wonders 2023, and looking back at the event, the brand I was the most excited about was Tudor. With its recent releases,
The product should always be front and center within this world of watches we love so much. And that doesn’t only apply to new products. Improving existing products is also
It’s hard not to enjoy what the folks at Monta are doing. Making well-finished sporty watches with great bracelets is part and parcel of the job for the St. Louis-based