Rolex is known for its watches, difficult as it may be to actually get them. But that in itself is a testament to their quality, even if much of the
Rolex is known for its watches, difficult as it may be to actually get them. But that in itself is a testament to their quality, even if much of the
Last week, I had a most pleasant encounter with an AquaLion. No, I’m not suffering from heatstroke. It wasn’t a sea lion, but a mechanical diver’s watch made by Vertex.
The Oris Aquis debuted barely over a decade ago. Thanks to its charming good looks and mass appeal, the dive collection has quickly blossomed as the Swiss independent watchmaker’s top
If you’re a regular reader here on the pages of Fratello, you’re likely well aware of the Fortis Stratoliner. The new Stratoliner is a complete redesign and revamp of the
When I set out on an hours-long drive, I always have a 12-hour chronograph on my wrist. If I had to make an exception, a wild card would go to
We’re back again for another Sunday Morning Showdown! Last week was a titanic battle. But do you know where the Titanic is? It’s 3,800 meters deep and 690 kilometers southeast
Ah, Bulova. A brand with 145 years of watchmaking history and releases that are hit or miss. From collections honoring the iconic American motorcycle brand Harley Davidson to neat WWII
Cuba may be an unlikely place of origin for a luxury watch brand. One such name, however, indeed originated from the Caribbean island all the way back in 1882. For
Today’s review is quite a special one. Gerard and I took on the task of reviewing two Vaer dive watches, the Arctic and the Meridian. To do so, we decided
“Daily beater”. It’s a term we hear quite often in the world of watches, but what it means to each one of us is personal. Some will tell you that
I’ll be honest with you: when the Seiko SPB317J1 arrived at Fratello HQ for a first impression, I didn’t even realize it was a re-edition. What I did know, however,
My Bosphorus Leather obsession runs deep. Now, just a couple of years after discovering this charming Turkish leatherworker, I own six separate Bosphorus products. In my opinion, the material quality
After two years of limited air travel, 2022 is already fulfilling my summer holiday quota. In June, I went on back-to-back trips from the Algarve in Portugal to Dubrovnik in
I was surprised by how versatile green straps are. I realized this morning, completely by accident, how rich in tones and diverse in styles my green-strap collection is! It’s quite
The 1980s is an era that carries a lot of fond memories for me. I was born in 1977, so the ’80s made up a large part of my childhood.