Come one come all to Wrist Game or Crying Shame. This week, we look inside the dial with the Breguet Tradition 7027 in yellow gold. But first…Last week, we took a look at the very first Tudor Black Bay model. This ETA-powered variant has earned its Smiley Face nickname due to the arc-shaped font on its dial. Despite the very lively comment section, 80% of you showed us your pearly whites on the way to a Wrist Game win. This week, we go way upmarket with the Breguet Tradition 7027. Let s see what you think.BreguetI often talk about growing up and learning about watches and brands. My Dad knew and knows quite a bit, but we were also the recipients of quite a bit of in-store learning duri...

When someone says worldtimer I usually imagine busy or - pardon my French - downright messy dials. We have seen maps, bezels, and inner bezels visualized in a billion ways by now. In contrast, the Junghans Worldtimer is shockingly clean. In the blue/grey color, it feels almost cold and reserved, but somehow, through the sheer weight of its smart design, it still gets under your skin. I have followed the production of German brand Junghans very closely since I bought a Meister Classic model in 2013. It is the cleanest three-hander you can think of. The Junghans design language is very consistent, only going slightly off-piste when it comes to motorsport-inspired models. I love those too by th...

Over the years, we ve covered a fair few G-Shock models here on Fratello Magazine. And it s no news that we love the Square models best. But which models would you choose to wear on a day-to-day basis? I have my preferences. So here s a list of my preferred G-Shock Squares. They re my go-to watches when nothing but the toughest will do.There are reasons for all of my choices, so I ll try to explain that a bit as well. Be aware, though, that my reasons are personal and are not necessarily empirically grounded. In the comments below, I d love to hear your reasons for wearing a G-Shock - or why you wouldn t wear one - and which models are your favorites.My Top-5 G-Shock SquaresLet s take one st...

Yesterday, we announced the release of the Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB201J1 European Limited Edition. As with the previous Seiko Alpinist release, it is available via the Fratello shop first. Each one comes with a special strap we designed especially to complement the watch, but we only have 35 pieces in stock. Having passed on the previous Alpinist, I thought the time was ripe to pick one up myself. Here s what I made of the watch when I got it (and the limited edition pin badge that comes with it) in my hands for the first time…The first 35 pieces are available from the Fratello Shop. Once again, they will include one of our very own Fratello straps. This one has been chosen to harmon...

In October we announced the Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB199J1 limited edition. And now, at the dawn of 2021 (the most anticipated sequel in the history of years), we have a new Seiko Alpinist to announce. Allow me to introduce the Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB201J1 limited edition, exclusive to Europe.The Seiko Prospex Alpinist range is soaring. The modern iterations of this beloved family are taking the brand and the Alpinist name in a new direction. With October s emerald green/gray sun-ray dial, the collection welcomed its second artful dial, with the blue/green joining the ever-popular forest green available in the regular collection. Now, however, we re treated to a new flat shade of grey, b...

So many Bulova Accutron watches up for grabs cause the effect that collectors tend to overlook them quickly. Even finer models such as the Bulova Accutron Astronaut. What a?mistake! Well, a?mistake you can avoid.I?made that mistake too. I?have seen so many Accutron Spaceview models that it resulted in pushing it lower and lower on my wishlist. It was on the list for sure, but I?failed multiple times to find a few hours to dig deeper into its story. All that changed one evening when I?opened the History of a?modern wrist watch book by Pieter Doensen on a?page that featured the copy of a?tuning fork Swiss Patent 312290.Why the Bulova Accutron mattersThe low frequency of the balance wheel made ...

The MING 27.02 is here and we see it as a bittersweet release. The watch is a beauty, but it marks the end of the 27 series of watches.It s no secret that we re fans of MING here on Fratello. We look forward to covering their announcements and enjoy the fact that their watches continue to sell at lightning speed. In fact, I was so taken with last year s 18.01 H41 diver that I ordered one and it just so happens to be on my wrist while I type this. Every new release by the brand brings us something new and this instance is no different. Make no mistake, the watch is the focus, but the release strategy has changed. You can read this article at ease and take solace in the fact that ordering for ...

Limited edition watches come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they don t. Sometimes they come from a good place, sometimes it is clear they don t. When I first heard about the Kenji Chai BOLDR Venture Chaigo Limited Edition I took a moment to get my head around it. While Swatch has been doing collabs of this nature for literally decades, it is rarer for a micro/small independent to enter such a field. After doing my research, I decided it shouldn t be. The world needs more joy in it. And so thanks to BOLDR, Kenji Chai, and Chaigo (the blue stray dog) himself…Toys and watches don t go together obviously. It would be crazy to suggest, however, that the same...

Welcome back to another installment of Wrist Game or Crying Shame. This week, we take on the audacious Seiko SBDB015 Landmaster. But first…Last week, I tried to appeal to your sporting intentions while attempting to throw a little celebrity endorsement your way. Neither offering was enough to send the TAG Heuer Tiger Woods Professional Golf Watch to the next Ryder Cup. The gallery was awfully rude and sent this to a 67% loss in this skins game. If golf isn t your game, perhaps mountain climbing is more your style. If so, maybe you ll take a shine to today s Seiko SBDB015 Landmaster.The Seiko SBDB015 LandmasterThe Seiko SBDB015 Landmaster is a unique-looking watch. This piece first show...

We love to be surprised by little details in the design of a watch. We look for novel ideas that make a watch special to us. As such, we re often drawn toward things that qualify as slightly more…unusual, shall we say.Some watch collectors like to focus on one style of watch and one style alone. Sometimes that could be a category of watches (like dive watches); sometimes it could be variations of one particular model (like Speedmasters, for example). I, however, buy all my watches to wear. Consequently, I prefer variety rather than collecting within a particular niche. It gives me much more versatility so I can match my watch to my mood, the occasion, or perhaps to what I m wearing.Loo...

2021 has arrived and like so many of you, I have been thinking about what watch I should choose next. As you have probably noticed from my personal choices, Ive never been an enthusiast for gold. In my opinion, steel rivals gold and two-tone watches. At least, that was always the way…until now. Its been tough to figure out what steel watch should be on my wish-list for 2021. Luckily, at the end of last year, Omega released its new Tresor collection, shining as it does a spotlight on Moonshine gold.Moonshine gold is nothing new for the Tresor collection. In 2019, just one year after the introduction of the Tresor line for women, the Swiss brand presented two new Tresors made of Moonshin...

Here you go, our hands-on review of the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer.This video is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Everything you need to know about the Speedmaster can be also found in this article on Fratello. We also covered the new Moonwatch in our recent podcast, here....

Omega broke the internet with the release of the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer. The new Moonwatch is a hot topic, and I thought it would be interesting to make a hands-on comparison between the former Moonwatch and the new one. Everyone can see and read specifications, but how do these Moonwatch updates and changes look like in real life? Let s have a closer look.You don t mess with a classic, that s the unwritten rule. And if you do so, you need to be very - very! - careful. And that s exactly what Omega did with the long-overdue update for their iconic Moonwatch model. Our incredibly in-depth introduction article on the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronomete...

I ve been aware of Geckota for years. To be frank, if you fancy yourself a watch lover and you ve not heard of this active strap-merchant then you might be doing something wrong. However, I d happily give you a pass if you d missed on the brand s watches as they often feel like a bit of a sideline to the main event. I ve had a few Geckotas in my hands over the years and I ve always been pretty satisfied with the build quality>price ratio. However, at around $775 (depending on the exchange rate), the Geckota S-01 Phalanx Military watch is quite a different proposition from the brand s usual wares. So how does it fare?Truthfully, the more I look at the Geckota catalog, the more I think that...

The field is set with two heavyweight chronograph juggernauts at the ready. The new Omega Speedmaster is primed to take on the Daytona. Does the Moonwatch now have what it takes to defeat the hypebeast darling?It was one week ago that the new Omega Speedmaster finally broke cover. Most of us had seen leaks the month before, but Omega still brought some refreshing surprises. As such, the responses were quite positive aside from a few concerns regarding pricing. The first meaningful changes in 25 years to one of the world s most recognizable watches qualify as big news. However, once the dust settles - and I see the specks before me on the desk - questions begin to form.A meaningless, yet fun...

Our goals for the Fratello Shop this year are big. We have lots planned and we are very excited to embark upon this journey with you. As luck would have it, the first such launch of 2021 is nearly upon us…Over the last few months, we have worked on some fantastic new releases and weve had a lot of fun in the process. Weve gotten to know our customers and fellow-Fratelli very well, and its been really great hearing the awesome feedback from new watch owners.This is why we do what we do - being able to bring new and exciting releases to market and share in the excitement of our community is really rewarding. With this in mind, our eyes are always on the horizon, looking for the next big ...

In 2020 we once again saw a great number of releases from small microbrands. Some you might forget rather quickly and some stick with you for a longer period of time. The latter was the case when I had the pleasure of reviewing the Linden Snowfall from Visitor Watch Co. during the summer of last year. The brand has its unique take on watches and definitely stands out from the crowd. Just before the year was over I had a chance to go hands-on with the all-new Visitor Dunshore Shallows dive watch.Before I laid eyes upon the Visitor Duneshore Shallows, I had already seen pictures of it online. From those images, it was clear: this was not your average dive watch. As soon as I received the Dunsh...

I didn t make Fratelloris up, it was one of the persons who purchased it last week. But it does sum it up perfectly, it was a great effort from both sides.Mike shared the entire story on how this watch came to life in his head, and how it finally came to us last week. You can read all about it here. The oxblood or burgundy red dial found its way into the bronze case of the Big Crown Pointer Date and it just looks amazing. What I noticed during the past week, is that the watch is very difficult to capture in pictures. Some of those who purchased it shared their images on Instagram and in the Oris Watch Club Facebook group and they did a better job than me.Wrist shot by James Stacey for Hodink...

We re back with more vintage Citizen. Today, we take a look at a trio of fantastic watches that are just a bit different than anything from the era. Prepare yourself for the Citizen Super Crystal Date and Super Jet Auto Dater.I was having a look at some of the vintage Japanese watches in my collection the other day. The sheer variety of styles always gets me. More than that, though, I still walk away with a bit of a need to talk about them. You see, I m of the belief that the Japanese watch companies were making some epic stuff during the 60s. I always bring up the fact that we see so much Seiko, but, comparatively speaking, so little Citizen or Orient. Let s shed some light on a couple of ...

In our Sunday Morning Showdown, two of our writers go head-to-head in an epic showdown for the ages. Strong opinions and hysterical hyperbole are welcome (so feel free to join in with the fun in the comments section below). And dont forget to let us know which watches youd like to see torn to shreds/effusively exalted next week. Well try and feature as many of our readers choices as we can. Today s showdown is all about the practical wristwatches for the every-day-adventurer - the Explorer 214270 versus the Grand Seiko SBGH279.Last week was the finale of our silver screen Bond watch mini-series. The ensuing votes resulted in Jorg and the Spectre Aqua Terra taking the victory with 59%. With ...