The Seiko “Sumo”, a crowd favorite, cult classic, and underrated value proposition since its 2007 debut is back, upgraded to meet modern standards. Fans of the Sumo — and there
The Seiko “Sumo”, a crowd favorite, cult classic, and underrated value proposition since its 2007 debut is back, upgraded to meet modern standards. Fans of the Sumo — and there
Recently, Grand Seiko has been putting a lot of emphasis on the releases in its new Evolution 9 collection. With standout dials and amazing case designs, I quickly have become
After Andrea Pirlo had Artisans de Genève customize two of his watches (skeletonized Submariners — The Andrea Pirlo Challenge and The Azzuro Challenge), I wonder if Pirlo recommended Artisans de
Most brands tend to stick to the usual black, white and occasional blue for their dials. Well, not Amsterdam-based Batavi! The brand’s previous Architect and Kosmopoliet GMT were known for
Breitling announces a new variation on its longstanding Aerospace EVO model. Following last year’s Chronomat B01 model, this new Aerospace EVO has the famous Red Arrows “diamond nine” insignia at
This new ArtyA dive watch uses a colorful dial combined with a phenomenon known as selective absorption to tell you how deep under the water’s surface you are. It’s shocking
This is not the first time I’ve written about the Straum Opphav in one shape or form here on Fratello. I can clearly recall sitting in Dresden train station last
During Watches And Wonders 2022, Rolex released a number of updated models. By now, you’ve most certainly seen these releases, like the GMT-Master II “Destro”, the Air-King, the Yacht-Master (with
Praesidus is bringing back the A-11, a wristwatch manufactured during World War II in accordance with the U.S. military standard. The American microbrand reinterprets those historic specifications to build modern-day
I would not be lying if I said that the new Awake Mission To Earth watch is balancing on a precipice of hype. Whether it will tumble down the crevasse
In July of 1952, Commander James Simpson of the British Royal Navy led a group of scientists and military personnel on a mission to Northern Greenland. This mission, known as
When I think of young, small, independent watch brands, two spring to mind as particularly interesting — Serica and Baltic. I do not know what it is about the French,
As conventional wisdom attests, one of the keys to longevity is rejuvenation. The most iconic square-cased sports watch, the TAG Heuer Monaco, is living proof of that. Since 1969, the
We have discussed the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 collection quite a lot here at Fratello. The Japanese brand’s collection of modern timepieces with new case designs features quite a few
Sometimes watches just have to grow on you. For ages, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato just couldn’t make my heart beat faster. That was until the brand released the Laureato Infinity Edition