Could the most extreme G-Shocks become even more extreme? To ask the question is to answer it. You know that Casio is always looking for ways to make its G-Shock watches more capable, and as a result, they have become more extreme. The brand’s Frogman is part of the professional MR-G collection. This collection of extreme G-Shocks holds some of our favorite models, like the Mudman, Mudmaster

I will be out till the 22nd of May to Beijing/China for a short break. I will try to post something while I am there, but I can’t promise anything.Till next week! In the meanwhile, make sure to visit all sites in the right pane of this site ??

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If you have been looking for pre-owned watches on-line, you’ve probably come across Bob’s Watches, the Pre-Owned Exchange. This company, in its current format, was founded and lead by Paul Altieri since 2009. As some people are still a bit hesitant to buy watches on-line or to buy pre-owned watches in general, we decided to do an interview with Paul Altieri from Bob’s Watches

Every week we receive tons of e-mail from people who are looking for an Omega Speedmaster, new or pre-owned. That’s our own fault, as we have our Speedy Tuesday topic that has turned into a crazy but popular phenomenon. So, we are happy to answer these e-mails but also thought about putting some generic articles on-line that makes both your and our lives a bit easier. You can ready part 1 ab

Welcome back to #TBT where, this week, we take a look at one of the more likeable watches I've picked up over the last year or so: the Wakmann Big Boy Chronograph. Now let's get something straight, the term Big Boy was decided upon by @watchfred and I over a series of communications. Honestly, we had both acquired examples of these pieces over the last year or so and were at once excited by them a

Discover how the oscillating pinion and the column-wheel work together Eduard Heuer was the inventor of the oscillating pinion, a key component in the construction of many chronograph movements and, in particular, the component that lies at the center of the system for starting and stopping of the chronograph. We will sit with one of the movement designers of this year's TAG Heuer 01 chronograph a

Vintage watches are hot, we don’t have to tell you that. We also don’t have to tell you that a lot of established brands have difficulties to come up with new and refreshing models, although BaselWorld showed that some of them are on the right track (again). The focus was on retro models, and although some people (mainly journalists) weren’t too excited about that, the watches fr

Nihao, watch fans, it's time for This Week in Watches: the May 12, 2019 edition.? We've got lots to cover today!We have quite the lineup for you today and are pleased to feature everything from the relatively attainable to things that are only attainable once you've likely attained just about everything else.? That's a lot of attaining, isn't it?? So without further ado, let's get into This Week i

To be honest, I have at times felt thoroughly exhausted from overexposure to the word Zaratsu. Despite this, I tried a basic Grand Seiko on the wrist. I was hesitant. Not keen on following the pack, I almost didn’t want to like it. And then I gazed into that inky black void and got lost. Thus began my obsession with models SBGR053 and SBGR253…I got lost to the point of now rethinking m

The Glashutte Original Pano collection is one of the simplest yet classiest lines from the brand. Out of all of the models in the family, the PanoMaticLunar is probably the one that packs the most punches in terms of elegance thanks to the somewhat anachronistic complication, the moon-phase. For the first time, Glashutte releases the PanoMaticLunar in a beautiful deep green dial that took inspirat

Wrist Game or Crying Shame is here and you’ll soon see that we aren’t afraid to plumb the depths to find inexpensive and intriguing watches. Let’s see if today’s TAG Heuer Formula 1 Professional represents a good catch. But first…Last week, I discussed the JLC Geophysic 1958 and my trying experience at the local AD. Despite that sad happening, the watch itself rose ab

You know me by now. I’m a fiery character. I’d love to say it’s in my blood, but my folks hail from Norwich - hardly a town known for its hellraisers. Somewhere along the way, an unnaturally large cachet of passion developed within me. This passion frequently escapes in the form of wild rants either aggrandizing or assassinating the latest watch to pass over my desk and/or spend

Recently, we received a very interesting email from a trio of watch fanatics in Norway. The depth of research conducted by Lasse Coucheron, Fredric W. Madsen, and Magnus Berger was truly exceptional. So much so, we’re very proud to feature the result of their endeavors here on the pages of Fratello. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the Heuer 1550 SG “Luftforsvaret”.#gallery-

If you read my series on The Allure Of Japanese Watchmaking before Christmas, you will remember my fondness for the bare-metal dial art of Naoya Hida. I still haven't figured out the Japanese-language version of Haute Horlogerie, but the creations of Hida-san fit the bill to a tee. The NH Type 1-3 models are variations on a 37mm steel-cased theme of studied craftsmanshipMost Japanese top-tier dial

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is a watch that began its life as a three-crown dive/alarm watch. The brand reminded us of this in 2018, releasing the Memovox Tribute to Polaris and the Polaris Date at SIHH that year. Since its release in the 1960s, the Polaris has become much more than just one quirky diver. Now, the brand uses the Polaris name to designate an entire line of watches. It includes chr

The Citizen Alarm Date caught me totally unprepared. I wanted it long ago, that’s for sure. When it turned up, I was just not expecting so much joy. If you’ve ever considered acquiring your first Citizen, let an Alarm Date ALDS 52902-Y be your bet.I have a thing for alarm watches, and in particular, the mighty Vulcain Cricket. Reading Mike’s articles while going down the rabbit h

Dive watches are ten a penny when it comes to new microbrands. It often seems to be the go-to style for brands when they’re starting out. Why? Well, a dive watch is possibly one of the most well-rounded styles in as much as it’s a rugged tool built to handle the rigors of everyday life. It’s often a little less niche than, say, a dress watch. As a result, the microbrand market is

Sometimes the stars align for a watch-and-strap combination. All of the ingredients come together, and the result is as close to perfection as it gets. OK, maybe that's going a bit too far. But it's my way of letting you know just how much I love the combination I'm here to tell you about on today's Strap Check. Of course, if you've read the title (which you probably have) you know what I'm going

In this series, we'll be sharing the Everyday Carry (EDC) items of our editorial team. The second Fratello to share the contents of his bag is senior editor Lex. What essentials does he carry with him on a daily basis?Let's start with the bag itself. It's a Michael Kors bag that I bought six or so years ago… by accident. I accompanied someone into the Michael Kors store in Amsterdam because