My very first watch was a dive watch — a Breitling Superocean, to be exact. While I had technically qualified as a diver at that point, I never chose it
My very first watch was a dive watch — a Breitling Superocean, to be exact. While I had technically qualified as a diver at that point, I never chose it
If you read my Independent Insights article from last week, you’ll have seen that one of my favorite microbrands announced a new refresh to its Resolute line. Not only with
After its debut in 2018, the original BOLDR Expedition sold out in a matter of months. It quickly became the brand’s most popular and requested model. BOLDR followed it up
The magic of crossing timezones! Ever since the COVID-related restrictions have been lifted, the prospect of traveling the globe has been an exciting one. What better watch to accompany you
Two years ago, the young German brand Vandaag released its first watch. It was the quartz version of the Schallmauer we see here today. Its timeless design combined with some
The Globemaster Annual Calendar debuted in 2016, and not too long ago, it received a few dial updates. One of them is the green-dialed model that I have here, reference
BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN The BR-05 Horolum is an intriguing watch from Bell & Ross, the famous French watchmaker, although its watches are Swiss-made. If you like pilot-style watches or watches with
Once every six weeks or so, I get a parcel from Nivada containing its latest and greatest releases. If you are a fan of the brand, you might have seen
Breitling unveils its latest special edition in the expanding Top Time collection. The year 2021 gave us the classic US muscle-car collabs in the Corvette, Mustang, and Shelby editions. Coming
Parmigiani Fleurier is a high end manufacture with pedigree that just hasn’t been able to crack into the mainstream zeitgeist of ‘hot watches’ over the years. And maybe that’s for
If you harbor a healthy obsession with watches — especially those from the many microbrands out there — you are likely to be a fan of the EDC concept. EDC,
Yes, I know what you are thinking. I have had the pleasure of trying on the Royal Oak, the Laureato, and the Nautilus, so I too understand where the inspiration
It has been over half a year since I joined the team here at Fratello. And as I slowly but surely close the gap to my 100th published article (I
BY ERIK SLAVEN A few months ago, I reviewed the impressive Seiko 5 SRPG37 field watch and there were inevitable comparisons to Hamilton’s counterparts. This hand-wound Khaki Field is a bit
When I saw the introduction of this new Grand Seiko White Birch watch last month, my initial response was mainly one of surprise. It was the same watch as last