If you've been keeping up with Fratello, you might remember Mike's recent article introducing the Artem Loop-less?? HydroFlex?? straps. Well, they're back in the spotlight, and for good reason. We just dropped a video showing you these awesome straps in more detail. After all, if a picture says a thousand words, how about a video? Artem's Loop-less?? HydroFlex?? straps are a rare case in which sty

It’s Speedy Tuesday! Admitted, I rarely discuss my own watches here. Once in a while I mention a purchase briefly, but I am not keen on addressing my personal collection of watches. For this Speedy Tuesday, I am making an exception as I was blown away by the many enthusiasts reading and responding to the write-up of our friend Christopher Beccan just a few weeks ago. This week I will talk ab

As promised, this month will be straps galore at Fratello Watches! We are thrilled about how successful the series has become and more and more companies get in touch with us to review their amazing products. In the 5th edition of Strap Review we have a very cool brand for your reading pleasure. These guys are not ordinary strap makers; the stuff they produce varies from regular 18mm leather to 24

It was introduced in 2013 already, this Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual in stainless steel. This year, Jaeger-LeCoultre showed us the Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual with a beautiful black Sunray-brushed dial. The price remains to be under $20.000 Euro, including VAT.A perpetual calendar under $20.000 Euro in ?time where some brands dare to ask that same amount for 2 or 3 hands watch in s

According to my dictionary the meaning of Jumbo is; noun a very large person or thing, adjective very large. There are a number of jumbos out there.To start with the Boeing 747, a wide-body passenger aircraft bears this nickname. If you ever flew over the Atlantic with Lufthansa, KLM or British Airways you probably had the pleasure of travelling in one. It is an intimidatingly large plane that oft

Despite the fact that I've gone digital for the bulk of my reading materials (primarily to reduce the amount of bulk in my life), a good watch book is something that will always have a place on my shelf.? Time For a Change: Discovering Vintage Enicar, looks like it will be the kind of tome that will easily earn its place next to some of all-time watch-related favorites.? I had the chance to chat w

This is what Louboutin’s?watch should look like. At least the case back. Introducing the 39mm Farer Aldrich World Timer with a pearly dial and daring red rotor. When I first saw Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso designed by Christian Louboutin a few years ago, I was a bit meh. With all due respect to one of the world's most revered luxury footwear designers, I?expected more. You can only imagine how

Omega recently added two new dials for its successful Seamaster Aqua Terra collection. One in blue, and one in green. While blue could already be found on previous Aqua Terra models, green was only used for details, like on the PGA edition of the watch.An entirely green dial is new for the Seamaster Aqua Terra collection. And, quite to my surprise, I must say it looks damn good. I was already quit

Besides a chronograph or GMT, there are only a very few mechanical complications one would “need”. Purists can debate whether a tourbillon is a complication, but it’s one of those examples of a complication that has little use today. It’s just there to admire and enjoy.A perpetual calendar is somewhere in the middle. Having a calendar on your wrist that shows the day, date,

The only shortcoming of this otherwise perfect watch story is the fact that it was not my grandpa. The injured Gallet Commander was posted on Facebook by the grandson of a Mexican man that won the watch from an American soldier in a saloon-based poker game. That's what I call a bad-ass cool granddad!It's not entirely impossible to find a Gallet Commander, but many online listings look very inconsi

A few weeks ago, Sinn announced the new R500 Titanium Chronograph. The announcement came via an online presentation, which I attended. Oftentimes, I find it quite difficult to stay laser-focused on virtual show-and-tells, but Sinn did a good job of keeping me glued to the screen. Why? The unusual and wholly unexpected form of the R500 Titanium Chronograph had me hopping from forum to forum and cha

Hey there, indie fans. Long time no see. It’s been a little while since I’ve had the chance to put together an edition of Independent Insights. That’s not to say that there hasn’t been any noteworthy news, more that things at Fratello Watches have been super busy in a good way. The good news is that I have made a bit of time, as I have five independent or microbrand project

I've heard them called unwieldy. I've heard them called unattractive. Believe it or not, I've heard them called unwearable. But no matter what anyone on the outside of the Casio G-Shock Mudmaster bubble says to me, it won't change my mind about these watches. They are indestructible, inimitably cool, and, quite simply incredible.Recently, I had the chance to go hands-on with the new Mudmaster GWG-

Here at the Fratello offices, we get a lot of questions from you, our readers. Probably the most-asked questions are centered around the topic of what to buy for different budgets. The most popular budget question is what watch to buy for under $5,000 in different watch categories. That's why we decided to set up a small series of articles focusing on the best watches that you can buy within that

The question in that subtitle is directed at Longines. It’s not that I don’t think 40mm is a good size, but this is just so much better. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of folks out there who are still uncertain about wearing any sub-40mm wristwear. But just don’t use the term “unisex” or even mention the fact that it works on both men and women. In the face of #

“Made in USA” is a phrase that gets proudly and quite obviously stamped on the products that earn it. It may be a bit over-zealous in its marketing at times, but please excuse our enthusiasm; it gets harder and harder to find American-made products every day. When we do, we Americans are thrilled to see that they live up to the standards that the Made in USA designation rides on. I can

There are many people who have similar watches in their collections. Heck, there are even collectors who specialize in one specific model and all of its different iterations. So why can't a Tudor Black Bay 36 and Fifty-Eight sit next to each other in the same collection? That was exactly my thought when I went out and bought the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight while I already owned the Black Bay 36. B

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747 is the latest aerospace collaboration, and it celebrates the end of an era. We take a closer look at this limited-edition chronograph and all of its details.For several years, Breitling has been releasing so-called “capsule collections” of watches. Many of them are inspired by historic military aircraft or even long-gone airlines. O

First impressions matter in the world of watches. And in late November 2022, Lorca Watches and the brand's founder Jesse Marchant made their first impression on me. With just three sentences, Jesse piqued my interest. In short, I am an NYC-based recording artist who has created the watch I felt was missing on my tours. It is a compact (36mm case/37mm bezel) and thin mechanical Swiss Made sports wa

If you have ever looked closely at vintage watches, you will have surely come across radium lume. You probably know it was the prevalent luminescent material until it was abandoned in favor of tritium around 1963. Most likely, you have heard about the dangers of this highly radioactive material. That raises a crucial question: is it safe to wear a watch with a radium dial?Today, I would like to sh