Going hands-on with one of the G-Shock MR-G series models is always an experience. G-Shock MR-G line is the brand’s most premium line. It combines exclusive materials with ingenious technical solutions and an incredible level of quality and finishing. The brand’s latest new offering is the G-Shock MRG-BF1000E-1A9 which celebrates G-Shock’s 40th anniversary in style. On top of tha

This June, Hamilton added two more colorways to its hit collection, the Khaki Field Mechanical. Jorg covered the release here on Fratello, but in the meantime, I have been able to go hands-on with the white and blue models. Consider this an impromptu follow-up to his introduction article.What do these new Hamilton Khaki Fields look and feel like in the metal? What are they like to wear on a daily

A watch by Roger Smith, using George Daniels’ co-axial escapement. Read on at ThePurists…Oh by the way, “At the moment, Series 2 is expected to be in the region of ?30,000.00 and ?35,000.00, excluding VAT.”

The Paneristi Vancouver Get ToGether reports (2 parts) can be found here and here at Paneristi.com.Nice to see so much variation:

Tempest might not immediately ring a bell with you, to be honest it didn’t ring a bell for us either. This changed when distributor FORaSEC contacted us and introduced us to Tempest watches. An appointment was quickly made and we received a couple of Tempest watches to write a review and take some pictures. Keep on reading if you want to learn more about this micro brand and the new Commodor

Since we started with Speedy Tuesday in 2012, we receive many e-mails from readers about advice on Omega Speedmaster watches. The content of these e-mails vary from questions to help us authenticate a vintage Speedmaster, give advice where to buy a Speedmaster as well as which models to go after. In the past, we did a Speedmaster Buyer’s Guide?series to give some pointers for those who are i

Today we'll take a look at a significant watch in the history of dive watches: the Jenny Caribbean 1500. Just to clear the air preemptively, the name on the dial states Philip Watch, but as I'll touch upon later, Jenny did build the watch. Perhaps innovation was easier in the 1960's because the market was comparatively wide open and hungry, but with the Caribbean, we shall see how David actually s

IAAF World ChampionshipsSince 1985, Seiko is the official timer of the?International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF in short. This year, Seiko invited us to come to the IAAF World Championships in London and – amongst others – have a look at the actual timing equipment and activities during the event. I have to admit that mostly watch European and World Championship socc

Speedy Tuesday is about sharing the passion for Speedmasters. No more, no less. Whether you have one Speedmaster or three dozen (or more), the collector’s lot centers on their love for the Speedmaster watch.I like to hear stories about Speedmasters. What triggered someone to buy a certain Speedmaster or a Speedmaster in general? Every time I see someone wearing a Speedmaster, I am not too sh

Whether you are reading this because you would like to communicate your smartness more effectively or because you’d like to compensate for lack of smartness, you have arrived at exactly the right place. Here’s my rundown of the Top 4 watches for making anyone look smart.Far too often, unfortunately, watches are worn to communicate wealth. This doesn’t do justice to our beloved ti

We give some straightforward thoughts on turning a Limited Edition watch into a serial production piece and use the Doxa 300 as the latest example.I was sweating my tail off in a hotel last week when Balazs sent me a WhatsApp message. We were talking about something and then he asked if I had seen the latest Doxa 300 releases. I hadn’t and as a fan of the unique brand, I felt a bit left out.

Friends, watch lovers, Fratelli, lend me your ears: you have spoken and we have listened. After the roaring success of the March Mania tournament, we put our heads together to conceive our next vote-based extravaganza, and we are pleased to announce that from tomorrow and for the next month, the Summer Splash tournament will take place on the pages of Fratello. Our goal? To find the best summer wa

The two brands Porsche Design and Porsche are often assumed to be one and the same. But only recently, the Design Studio became part of the car manufacturer. Since then, the ties between Porsche Design watches and Porsche cars have become even stronger. Although there have always been links between the two companies, Porsche Design has created an impressive portfolio of non-car-related products -

OK, it’s confession time. Ana-digi watches have never really been “my jam.” Other than a G-Shock from my wife that I wore as a beater years ago, I have never expressed any interest in owning (or heaven forbid purchasing) an ana-digi timepiece. So when Rob assigned me this article, I was, admittedly, less than enthused by the subject matter. However, if there’s one thing I&#

Here at Fratello, we love GADA (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) watches. For those of us collecting on a budget, having something hardy and reliable to take the knocks life throws at it is high on the list of purchasing priorities. While the watches from Casio in question today are about as far removed from a dress watch as you could imagine (and thus cannot go literally anywhere or do literally anythin

This watch could easily be nicknamed “the poor man’s Omega Seamaster CK2913”. It’s a rather tiny watch with a likable dial, enigmatic branding, a “crippled” hour hand, juicy lume, and a cosmic treatment to the crown grip. This Stellaris is my kind of watch.I think it came to me in one batch with the Lanco Baracuda. Well, before it came to me, I bid on it spontan

Being a strap addict is a condition that forces one down a path of trial and error. Not every strap works on every watch and vice versa. But every now and then, a serendipitous match of strap and watch happens that simply works better than anything else. This was exactly what happened when the Bremont S302 met the mustard-yellow Paratrooper strap from Cheapest NATO Straps. Most of you will already

When Nacho asked me to write an article on how to spot a fake vintage Datejust dial, I knew I would have to give away a bit of a teaser from my book. The example used in this article comes from The Vintage Datejust Buyer's & Collector's Guide. If you have the book, you will surely recognize this blue atrocity. Buying a vintage Datejust can be daunting for the uninitiated. Here are a few thin

Another Friday, another Top 5! Last week, we dipped our toes into the world of modern sports watches with integrated bracelets. We took a look at some of the more affordable options. But what about the not-so-affordable options? As you would expect, it’s a playing field with quite a few usual suspects. Having said that, they do make for impressive timepieces. That’s why we decided to t

Today, we’ll discuss the new Synchron Military Poseidon Black Edition, the latest release from Rick Marei’s retro-themed brand. In many ways, I think this watch qualifies as the most traditional Military model yet. Plus, with its more typical black dial, it makes for easier reading than past variants. Let’s take a closer look.Synchron has been a nice little surprise since Rick Ma