I think it’s fair to say that the Casio F-91W is a watch with legendary status. In this feature, I look at why such status is well deserved. The Casio F-91W has served well on the wrists of people around the globe. In my travels as a journalist, I have regularly seen the F-91W on the wrists of all sorts of folks, from rebels and spies to everyday people. In my photo above, it’s on the

A few weeks ago, we recorded an episode of Fratello Talks on finding the perfect summer watch. In preparation, I thought, “What watches do I wear most during summer, and what do they have in common?” That’s how I came up with a little formula so I could determine what would be the perfect summer watch for me. I shared it during the podcast, and Nacho and Lex quickly added a few c

Chronos magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary! Besides their anniversary edition of the magazine (including a Vacheron Constantin supplement), editor-in-chief Rudiger Bucher selected 20 of the best watch advertisements that were printed in Chronos magazine in all those years. Chronos is part of the Ebner Verlag (publishing company) and also responsible for Uhren Magazine and WatchTime.Below, we

Once in a while we are being confronted with the scum of the Earth who steal other people’s stuff. In the worst case scenario, with violence. On the 5th of July one of our friends was robbed during a watch trade in Amsterdam. It concerns the following watch:Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5726/1ASerial number: 5686847 / 4587076Reference number: 5726 / 1A – 010Dial number: H900.936.TH

Tranquility Base Here. The Eagle Has LandedIt’s Speedy Tuesday! Just a few days ago, it was the 45th anniversary of the Moon landing on July 20th of 1969. Although Omega already surprised us in BaselWorld with their new Speedmaster Professional 45th Anniversary edition in titanium, Sedna gold and a beautiful NATO strap, we selected this Speedmaster Pro 20th Anniversary edition from 1989 to s

Chronographs for CollectorsNot all watch books are the same. You have the ones commissioned or written by the brand about the brand. These are usually very interesting to read with tons of photos, old newspaper ads and extracts. But also often lack a certain depth. Then, you have the watch books written by collectors. These authors are usually crazy about the topic and go extremely deep into detai

No matter how hard you try, your watch will get dirty when you wear it every day. If you have a watch on a leather strap, it might even get smelly.No matter whether it is a $200,000.- Patek Philippe or a $350.- Seiko. Every watch needs its occasional cleaning. Otherwise, you can add extra cheese to your platter:Yes, I’m talking about wrist cheese here. I’ve asked some watch people to g

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame where your click just might be the hardest decision you’ll make during Summer vacation. Today, we’ll look at a Tudor Big Block 79180 and ask for your thoughts. But first…Last week, we prefaced this week’s?big theme by bringing in a rare transitional IWC Big Pilot 5002. Sadly, this aviator never left the ground and stayed parked wit

This is one of those brands we all seem to have a thing for. I guess most of our team own at least one Seiko, if not more. And the same goes for me, although I have to admit that all of my Seiko watches are divers. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate other types of watches. It’s always nice to go hands-on with a model that’s not your regular fare. So let’s have a

While many brands could be accused of underrating the importance of strap design, not even the best strap can save a poorly designed watch head. And sometimes, when a brand nails the watch head design, it can burst into life on hundreds of different straps. Some watches demand you wear them on the straps the designers designed for them; others encourage you to experiment. We call these watches 

When you see that little mushroom-like cap sticking out from the case somewhere around the 2 o'clock position, you may instantly expect the watch to be chronograph. Well, it wouldn't be the art of watchmaking if decades of invention and innovation hadn't found other uses for them, right? Here is what the 4 most creative pushers can do!If you have been a reader of Fratello Magazine for some time, y

Back in March, I reviewed the Forstner Rivet bracelet. A version which, as you may remember, features fixed links throughout. An exception is made at the final link on the 12 o’clock side of the. I praised that single link as providing the fixed-link version of this vintage-inspired rivet bracelet with the best of both worlds. Now, I’ve had more of a chance to wear the full-stretch ver

A magnificent dial-side showcase of the engine has been Breguet's house style for its Tradition collection. These epic open-worked timepieces honor the brand's watchmaking tradition for over two centuries in their modern interpretations and executions. And if you want to experience a watch with all of Breguet’s history rolled into one timepiece, you cannot miss the Tradition 7047. This Grand

Are small watches a thing? If you believe the word on the street, they must be. I also love a good small watch, but it’s not because I am a faithful believer in the gospel. It’s just that recently, I have had the pleasure of wearing some amazing watches under 40mm. It sparked my interest in buying one of the many great, smaller options. And if we combine the supposed trend with my rece

The Cartier Crash, often incorrectly called the Dali watch, dates back to 1967. That is just 55 years ago, which isn’t that long ago at all considering what this watch brought about. When the watch was launched, Cartier New York, Cartier Paris, and Cartier London were still designing their own models. The Crash was one of the Cartier London designs and, therefore, only sold in the UK at that

Parmigiani Fleurier, according to reports, has massively outsold its production capacity for the year. So while we thought the esteemed independent brand wouldn't have more novelties this year, along came a little summer surprise. Watch media-commerce site Revolution and its sister style outlet The Rake have launched their first collaboration watch with Parmigiani Fleurier. This Tonda PF Micro-Rot

Isotope has been delivering its Hydrium dive watch in many different guises, most recently with neon-green touches in the successful collaboration with seconde/seconde/. The series has generally been segmented into regular Hydrium models and the “X” models, which are a little more playful. The watch I’m going hands-on with today pays tribute to record freediver Johanna Nordblad,

Bausele is one of those brands that has been around for some time and regularly shows up in social media feeds. But we have never covered any of the Australian brand’s watches here on Fratello. The Bausele Sydney Diver Black Pearl seems like a good place to start. For this limited-edition timepiece, Bausele founder Christophe Hoppe joined forces with Luke Eldridge from Frogsquad Straps and E

It's been a while since the second generation of Baltic's HMS and Bicompax models came out - about three years, actually. In early 2020, Baltic released limited editions with salmon dials and, a few months later, regular production models with silver, black, and blue/gilt dials. So an update, if we should’ve expected one anyway, was overdue. I love brands that dedicate themselves to updating

A little over a year ago, Lebond Watches unveiled its inaugural Siza model to the public. The Barcelonian brand works with famous architects to create each one’s take on a watch. After world-famous architect lvaro Siza was the first to do so, the brand’s second effort debuted earlier this year. This time, Lebond founder Asier Mateo worked with renowned Portuguese architect Eduardo Sou