Swatch introduces the rebirth of its iconic 1983 models. They are made of bio-sourced materials instead of conventional plastics. Swatch announces that its watches are bioreloaded.This might sound silly to you, but I often wonder what Swatch can do to make a comeback. Why do I care? Nostalgia for sure. I was born in 1977 and in my childhood, Swatch watches ruled the streets. Looking at today’

An instant love. Since I?first saw it in an old advert, I?wanted to get my hands on it. It took some time, patience, and fine-tuning, but here it is. Since I?landed and tried Seiko A829-6029 for the first time, I believed it was designed for my wrist. Nothing fancy. Just a true tool watch. But do not underestimate it! And not to forget, we are almost the same “production year…It's hard

Gold and steel is a combination that we need to celebrate more. The glorious combination of utilitarian steel and exclusive gold is the perfect combo for people looking for something unique. Watch fans often prefer either full steel or full gold watches. In order to show that there are some glorious bi-color watches out there, I have come up with a list of the seven best gold and steel watches cur

Constructing a watch case from ceramic is almost by-the-by these days. With Tudor entering the chat to join Panerai and Omega, forgetting who pioneered this concept is easy. The new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph by IWC serves as a reminder of the mack daddy of the ceramic game. The IWC Da Vinci reference 3755 in 1986 was the first production watch with a ceramic case. For 2021, IWC takes inspira

I don't know about you, but I love a good dive watch. In fact, looking at my collection, I clearly can't get enough. But there is a point when you look down into your watch box and see only black dials and bezels staring up at you that your appetite starts to fade or shift. There really is no reason to limit yourself to the standard black-on-black, especially when brands like Norqain are bringing

Born on Kickstarter in 2015, Redwood Watches is a young Canadian microbrand offering heritage-inspired watches with timeless designs. Following a no-nonsense approach, Redwood puts reliability and serviceability above all else. As things stand in the second half of 2022, the brand has two watches on offer. There is the Field V3, which is a time-only field watch, and the Tactical V2 diver. Both wat

As you've seen in this Fratello Collector's Week, we, like many collectors, have a severe problem. Any collector will tell you that storing watches safely becomes a serious consideration as soon as a few pieces grow to double figures. While higher-value timepieces belong in a safety deposit box or a safe, accessing these watches is limited to the bank vault's schedule and your availability. For mo

Lugs are often a “make it or break it” feature on any watch. Of course, here at Fratello, one style of lugs is quite popular - twisted lugs. Known as twisted, lyre, or sometimes Bombe lugs, they’ve been a defining feature on Speedmasters for many decades now. But their elegance is not relegated to just one watch or brand. With almost 100 years of history and some unique interpret

Of course, I’m a collector. This is Collector’s Week! A few of our editors claim that they are not collectors and simply have more watches than most to match their moods and outfits. Really? Newsflash: in 2022, we see fewer watches on wrists than ever before. The curve on the watch-loving graph might be pointing upwards again, but in some countries, you'll see 70% of wrists naked. So w

Whenever we look back on a significant watch fair, whether Watches and Wonders or Geneva Watch Days, we tend to look for a pattern: in what direction is the industry heading? Is it about specific colors or materials brands are using? I feel that in the last few years, perhaps since COVID-19, pinpointing those things has been challenging. So, in this article, I won't lament that. Instead, I will ta

In this Sunday Morning Showdown, we will do things a little bit differently than we usually do. We want to put a neo-vintage Panerai - or at least nearly neo-vintage - up against a modern Panerai. Both are from the Radiomir collection but with a nearly 20-year gap in production date.We see that the popularity of neo-vintage watches (approximately mid-1990s to the mid-2000s) is rising. Even within

The third time’s the charm. Well, the Minase Fratello M-3 Shiro exclusive edition sure is charming. Fratello’s third take on the M-3 again makes the versatile model available outside Japan, and it looks crispier and cooler than ever. This time, the star of the show is a frosty white dial that is clean and dynamic thanks to a subtle structure and carefully applied Japanese lacquer. Then

As always, Geneva Watch Days this year showcased many great watches to discover. One of the highlights for quite a few people was the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold. The second timepiece from the revived Daniel Roth brand builds on the first release from last year. As I explained in the watch’s introduction article, the rose gold version of the Tourbillon seemed even more stylish than last

My partner in crime, Blaise, introduced the fantastic strap reviews on Fratello Watches and it has really led me to look into strap makers as well. As you know, I really favor vintage pieces and one of my favorite things to do is to match a vintage watch with a perfectly appropriate strap. It's really like buying a knockout suit and having the right shoes. In any case, we pick up a lot of recommen

I will be very much off the beaten track in the week to come. In an area which could be described as potentially unsafe when wearing luxury accessories. It will not be the first time for me over there, so I pretty well know what to do and don’t. Wearing a yellow gold Day-Date with President bracelet would be one of the things to avoid, so I chose another watch for this weeks 52Mondayz.Tisso

We understand that it is not (always) easy or even possible for everyone to enjoy the latest novelties or see certain watches in person. Sometimes, as we are in the watch industry ourselves, we tend to forget these things a bit. That’s why we love to host events in close cooperation with brands and boutiques. This way, we can bring our readers closer to the brands and vice versa.Last weekend

ShopWorn has introduced a new shopping concept to the world of luxury watches by being the first and only ecommerce website to specialize in selling store-display model timepieces. By virtue of their sourcing strategy, buying shopworn and unsold watches from authorized retailers and Swiss manufacturers, ShopWorn guarantees the authenticity of its product. Watch enthusiasts can find real deals with

We’ve reported to you about Klokers before, including a hands-on review of the KLOK-01 model almost 2 years ago. Well, based on that white dial model, Klokers introduces to you their KLOK-01 with Midnight Blue dial.KLOK-01 Midnight BlueThe patented display of this 44mm x 11.5mm watch is now available in this stunning blue colour. According to Klokers, the Midnight Blue is inspired by the 

Ok, you outlanders, it’s time for the latest installment of Wrist Game or Crying Shame and we take a look at a watch made for real toughies, the Yema Bipole Duopoly.Are you a tough son of a gun?? If so, you’ll want to stick around to take a look at the Yema Bipole Duopoly.? But first, let’s discuss last week’s entrant, the Panerai Luminor 1950 Fiddy.? Like a song that’

Anything Grand Seiko does seem to be a winner. But not everyone is ready to spend $6000 on a Snowflake or $6500 on the Mt. Iwate. What does the pre-owned market have in stock for you, when it comes to Grand Seiko?Truth to be told, the pre-owned market for Grand Seiko isn’t overly huge. It has partially to do with the relatively low production number of Grand Seiko watches (estimated 40.000).