It's been a long time since we last reviewed a watch winder. Today we will take a closer look at the winder from a brand that slowly but steadily became a household name in the watch accessories industry; Juvo. Surely there are many different makers out there. From the $50 eBay winders to the luxury customizable products that cost more than an average high-end watch. With Juvo you get a bit of bot

Gruss Gott, watch Sammler, it’s time for This Week in Watches for July 13, 2019.Ah yes, and we’re back this week with a look at all the news that’s occurred over the last half fortnight.? Do you want to know something?? No?? Too bad because this is my space.? I’ve become a bit of a rabid fan of cricket and have kept abreast of all things during this year’s World Cup t

Welcome back to our Watch On Your Wrist? Instagram extravaganza! Tag your watch snaps with #fratellowatches to be in with a chance to win!Every week, we select four images. You can vote in the article for your favorite image. The winner moves on to the semi-final round (held every fifth week between the previous four weekly winners). Win that and you’re into the final, which will be held at

10 watches that we need to erase from our memory. It wasn’t an easy task, to be honest. There are more than 10 for sure… Not everyone likes the same watch. Not everyone has to like the same watch, that's perhaps even more important. But which watches really do deserve to be wiped from our memories? Let us know if you agree in the comments section below…Let me start by saying that

Ever since Mr. Kikuo Ibe designed a watch according to his Triple-10 concept, Casio G-Shock watches have been immensely popular. While younger generations prefer colorful and cool designs, more conservative people and watch collectors tend to hold on to the original Square concept of the eighties.On Fratello, that popularity is expressed in the high-traffic numbers for articles like the G-Shock Sq

Whenever a new brand enters the fray, it should aim to make some noise around its debut release. To a background of engines revving, glasses clinking, and minds meeting in rapturous conversation, the Herve Alvia steps forth. The brand’s creators hope it will appeal to everyone. But exactly how have they gone about creating a product capable of just that?I’ve been in many a start-up mee

Last weekend, on July 10th, it was three years ago that we - together with Omega - introduced the Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Ultraman, or ST2. In this article, I look back on that special day, and on the Speedmaster ST2.ST1 and ST2 side-by-sideSpeedy Tuesday UltramanA few months after the successful launch of the first Speedy Tuesday, the Tribute to Alaska III (or ST1), we had another idea for a s

When talking about watch collecting, it’s important to remember why we’re in this hobby: to have fun. At least that should be why. Yes, let’s admit, it can be easy to get into heated debates over which brand has the finest movement finishing, the slickest adjustable clasp, or even, *gasp*, the highest resale value. But when it’s all said and done, it’s always best to

It’s been more than a week since the new Zenith Chronomaster Original dropped. I took some time to gather my thoughts on what has quickly become one of my favorite 2021 releases. Do I have any reservations? Let’s see!So, a person walks into the local Omega AD or boutique. He or she casually browses the display cases, but, meanwhile, this person knows exactly what they want. The Speedma

If you've found yourself watching the entry-level tool watch space over the past couple of years, you will almost certainly be familiar with Zodiac. Having made quite a strong comeback, the brand now brings out its latest offering, celebrating 140 years of Zodiac watches. The watch in question is the limited-edition Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver Titanium. Like many of Zodiac's watches, it has the charm

Big is back for 2022! But for Greubel Forsey, it never went away, and for good reason. I used the misunderstood term “maximalism” in my headline, sorry. This time, though, I mean it as a compliment of the highest order. Big-cased wrist statements don't come any better than a GF, even if they remain out of reach for most of us. But dreams are free, right? And the new Greubel Forsey Tour

It's time for another edition of Strap Check where we pair our watches with some sort of wrist-encompassing device. Today's duo, however, is a bit different because the focus isn't on a strap at all. It's bracelet time with the Forstner Model J, and I've decided to link it to something controversial. Will the all-stainless Model J work with the silver bullet? Yes, it's high time that the Tudor Bla

If you’re like me, you might think that Christopher Ward created one of the best professional dive watches under $2,000. The C60 Trident Pro 300, which Jorg covered almost a year ago, does come with many bells and whistles. Among many others are a comfortable case, great specs, and a distinct look that makes the C60 Trident Pro 300 unmistakably Christopher Ward. The British brand also has th

Dear readers, I’m going on a rally adventure, and I’d like your assistance. I’ve shortlisted four watches to pick from, each with pros and some with cons. An Omega and an Oris are my two modern options, while a Seiko and a Gallet are my two vintage candidates. Help me choose one.I turned 40 last week. It was a strange feeling, but I guess anyone who has crossed that bridge can re

Sometimes you need to start very close up to appreciate the big picture. The best way to appreciate a Roger Dubuis watch that comes with the Poin?on de Genve stamp of approval is by doing just that. The exterior design of the new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph (DBEX1046) is as loud, bold, and exuberant as you would expect. But even if the polarizing design language of the Meyrin-based brand

As admirers of watches, at times, it seems hard for us not to become judgmental and defensive. But that is not what being a watch aficionado is all about. I would like to argue that it is a trap that can ruin our individual experience and that of others. It is the purism trap, and it is something to avoid. The key, I think, is to be a watch aficionado without being a watch purist. Let's explore th

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we offer you, our dear Fratelli, a public service announcement: get your watches tested for water resistance before jumping into the pool/sea/ocean this summer!

Today, we have news of the TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper, a watch that many of us did not see coming. The watch takes its cues from an ultra-rare 1968 Heuer model of the same name that sets the vintage world abuzz whenever one comes to auction. Consequently, creating a serial-production model inspired by an almost-mythical historical piece was a real surprise indeed. Let’s assess whether TAG has

I sat on a stool in a Brooklyn dive bar on a rainy Wednesday evening, sipping a Negroni. Two of my friends were with me as we just had dinner a few hours earlier in a nearby restaurant. We were chatting, enjoying our drinks, and eagerly waiting for someone (who shall remain nameless) to pull up with a special package in his bag. When our friend arrived, we quickly moved to a table, turned our phon

Sometimes, a hands-on experience will turn you from a critic to an enthusiast. I had seen the gray Nodus Raven TrailTrekker in photos and wasn’t sure what to expect. This collaborative effort from the American brands Nodus and Raven looks like a watch drawing influences from one we know all too well. But after wearing the watch for two weeks, I can honestly say that the visual resemblance to