It is no secret that we like (Grand) Seiko here on Fratello. From the low cost mechanical watches till the Grand Seiko models with Spring Drive movement. It is also no secret that we (well, especially me) are no fan of some of the bracelets that come on these watches. It is mainly the appearance that bothers me, not the build quality. In short, I was looking for a nice alternative for one of my fa

A watch is a bold statement and a piece of jewellery for the modern woman as it needs to be practical and distinctive. Timelessness, modern design combined with excellent craftsmanship and quality make ultra-feminine watches desired and suitable for both basic tee with leather pants, and more formal – satin slip dress. Meet the new Omega Constellation Manhattan.Modern Woman's Choice?For the

It’s video time here on Fratello and this time we’re taking a long look at Vintage Seiko Divers. However, we’re not looking at some of them - we’re going through all of them.It has been almost two years since we published an article on the top vintage Seiko divers. I gave a brief rundown on every model that Seiko produced starting in the 1960s up until 1980. The article con

Last week I showed you my five picks for an Omega Speedmaster watch under 3,000 USD. Someone commented about the Speedmaster’57 “Replica” 3594.50. That Speedmaster watch wasn’t in there, and it should have been.I stand corrected. The Omega Speedmaster watch with reference 3594.50 is actually one of my personal favorites in my Speedmaster collection. The fact that it wasn

Real watch aficionados love vintage watches. With real aficionados, I mean people who collect and admire watches for what they are as products. Investors love vintage watches as well. We’ve all seen vintage watches fetch dazzling prices at recent auctions. But are vintage watches, like their contemporary counterparts, suitable to wear on a daily basis?We need to get something out of the way

The deep quietude of an odd summer brings about meandering thoughts. One such thought that came to mind is whether we should desire the return of the Tudor Submariner.Last week was a pretty big deal in the watch world. Tudor unveiled a new blue Black Bay Fifty-Eight. I wrote a quick summary of the release and explained that while it was a pretty simple move, it answered the call of many hungry fan

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame where, this week, we take a look at a mid 90s classic. The IWC Fliegerchronograph IW3706 is in focus. But firstLast week, we looked at the TAG Heuer Carrera 1964 that was reissued back in 1996. You lot truly enjoy a retro manual wind chronograph! Despite the fact that this model was a bit overpriced, it stopped, started, and reset all way to an 87% Wrist

Greubel Forsey has announced that it will cease to use leather straps across the board. Although I still use and buy leather straps, it is a move that I applaud. Not because I am against the use of leather, but because it helps raise awareness of some of the environmental issues the watch industry should be considering now before it is too late.With this step, Greubel Forsey wants to make the sacr

Well, it's been a long time coming but there was a moderately good reason for the delay: if you've not seen our latest limited edition release yet, check it out here - I've been eating, sleeping, and breathing Czapek for the past month as we cantered towards yesterday's reveal. Now, however, with the Antarctique birthed into the world, I had time to comb through the raft of brilliant answers to pi

All kneel! Let's celebrate the return of the King, AKA The Casio G-Shock GXW-56-1AER. And he's better than ever. To keep up with the times, the King now packs Multi-Band 6 for automatic radio time syncing. And although he's classified as a Classic by Casio, the King is also Tough Solar-powered - old-fashioned batteries be gone! The generous dimensions of this full digital watch remain the same and

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, but they just seem to have the aesthetics down to a tee. You may like or dislike their work, but you cannot deny that they have an eye for design. Baltic's new release is no exception. So let’s have a look at the brand-new Balt

On the “imaginative expectations vs. reality” chart, the Fortis Marinemaster ref. 8001 was instantly catapulted to one of the supreme positions. It’s a killer summer vintage chronograph. I invite you to take a look at the best shots ever taken of a GRAY Marinemaster.You see, there are two different Fortis Marinemaster ref. 8001 models. The first is the one with red-accented hands

I am seemingly on an endless quest to explore the strap options available for my Omega Seamaster 300. Admittedly, Omega limits the out-of-the-box choices for the new model. You have the stainless-steel bracelet - which is the one to go for - or the leather strap. And that’s it. At least for the previous models, there were two-tone bracelets (rose or yellow gold) and even titanium. But the la

I love things that are quirky and out of the ordinary. They spice up normal life and make the world interesting. Of course, not all quirky things have a place in our hearts. But if an avant-garde asymmetric watch was good enough for Elvis, it's good enough for me. Let’s check out the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Automatic.Since breaking ground in 1957, the iconic Hamilton Ventura has evolve

Another Friday, another Top 5! After two lists of the worst and best brand ambassadors, it’s time to get back to watches - quartz watches, to be more precise. They are a curse to some and a blessing to others. There is no doubt that quartz watches influenced the way we experience the watch world today. Usually, we associate them with cheap and mass-produced timepieces, but there is most cert

Fresh-faced watch brand Furlan Marri has announced its latest creation in collaboration with Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier. The Secular Perpetual Calendar for Only Watch 2023 is a thoroughly impressive timepiece that combines innovation, precision, and fine watchmaking. This handcrafted unique piece features an all-new secular perpetual calendar module, marking a significant milestone for the

Concept cars are the best cars in the world. The toned-down versions that reach production always show the permanent scars of endless meetings and cold, calculative Excel sheets. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT and Split Second Chronograph GMT Large Date show no signs of scars. These wild watch concepts are actually for sale! The only hindrance in acquiring an AP ROC is

This new Longines Spirit Zulu Time is yet another example that the St. Imier brand is on a roll lately. The people at Longines seem to listen to the watch community, which has clearly voiced a demand for smaller watches. After the initial Spirit Zulu Time debuted in a 42mm case, the watch also became available in a 39mm size. I went hands-on with the new 39mm reference L3.802.5.53.2, the gold and

In this 28th episode of Fratello Talks, hosts Lex, Thomas, and RJ discuss useless features in watches. It’s not only about complications that one never uses but also about useless functions, such as a power reserve indicator on an automatic watch or a screw-down crown on a 30m-water-resistant watch (yes, this exists). We also try to come up with features that haven’t been invented yet

Yema’s latest release, the Skin Diver Slim CMM.20, celebrates the classic ’60s skin diver aesthetic in style. As a modern-day remake of the original Yema Skin Diver from 1963, the watch takes us back to the early days of the French brand. With the addition of a proprietary micro-rotor movement, we get the best of Yema’s vintage and modern sides. I had the opportunity to find out