Stating that the chronograph is by far the most popular complication sounds about right. In truth, though, it isn’t. The date function is the most basic complication and by far the most widespread. In fact, it’s so common that people go through more effort to find and buy a watch without a date function than […]

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Occasionally, a watch brand releases a new model that is exactly what you were hoping for. I am not referring to getting the call from your authorized dealer about the allocation you have been waiting for, nor am I talking about obtaining your current grail watch. Somewhere, each of us has an idea for a […]

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Am I exaggerating from the start with such a bold claim? Maybe not, as it turns out, and as for conquering the subarctic, that’s easy for me living in Norway…or is it? Unlike fellow The Grey Nato podcast listener and managing editor Nacho, I’m not the most outdoorsy type. But the light and robust Timex […]

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I know that spec sheets are important to many of us watch fans, but it’s first impressions that are lasting. While most brands copy designs that have their roots in the past, only a handful of brands take a different route. Cyrus Genève is one of those brands. I had a chance to go hands-on […]

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Back in 2007, Longines introduced a re-edition of its famous Diver watch from 1959. The modern version had a Super Compressor-style case to look like its forebear and, at the beginning, featured a no-date dial. In 2008, however, Longines announced a date-equipped model and proceeded to phase out the no-date version over the following years. […]

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Time+Tide and Zenith introduced the Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer a little over two years ago. The standout piece was inspired by the starry night sky that greets surfers who stay out after sunset. Following that 2021 release, the collaborators have joined forces again. The Time+Tide × Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero […]

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If you are a regular reader of Fratello, you might have read that Paulin Watches was acquired not too long ago by fellow Scottish brand anOrdain. This sparked an interest in the Glasgow-based brand for many watch enthusiasts. I had read about Paulin but never had a chance to witness the brand’s products up close. […]

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After a hot and steamy summer, September was also relatively warm, at least here in Germany. Sadly, October brought us drizzles and much lower temperatures, which shocked me. I don’t know about you, but I felt I needed a dash of summer on these chilly fall days. What better way to bring the July sun […]

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There’s no denying that I thoroughly enjoyed tough-testing the bright yellow CasiOak two months ago. And guess what? There was also a full-metal Casio G-Shock GM-B2100D-1A in the office. This shiny and sturdy-looking watch seemed more than ready to undergo a rigorous test. That’s why the Fratello Tough-Test is back, and this time, we put […]

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Today, I’ll be taking a look at a brand that you’ve not likely heard of before, despite it having existed for over a decade. Mona Watches is a Bordeaux-based brand, which proudly labels itself the first French microbrand. It has been around since 2012, offering several quartz timepieces with a unique design aesthetic. The most […]

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