The end of the year is naturally a reflective period so let?s start this round-up by taking a look at the watches that spent the most time on our wrists. Following that, we offer our takes on the best new watches of 2021. And to close things off, we...
A few months ago, we did a podcast where some of our team talked about their favorite G-Shock watches. We received quite some messages based on that podcast, so we decided to do another talk about G-Shocks, but this time on video. Rob Nudds talks... -
In 2022, Grand Seiko celebrates the 55th anniversary of its famous design language, known as the Grand Seiko Style. This particular style came to life in 1967 with the introduction of the 44GS case. This celebration calls for a limited edition from... -
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Breaking Trail With The All-Terrain G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-2000 PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH G-SHOCK Two hundred. That’s the number of prototypes destroyed by Casio engineer and G-Shock inventor Kikuo Ibe in pursuit of the... -
I soaked up the last bit of heat, listened to the final chords of the Khruangbin track softly playing through the speakers and cut the engine off. I stepped out and looked at the overcast sky. It was a rare gloomy day in SoCal. The morning air... -
This year has been a year of many changes that we’ve all slowly had to get used to. On a personal level, I’ve noticed two distinct changes to my watch-collecting tastes, and they’re ones I wouldn’t have expected as 2021 first rolled in.... -
When I started Fratello in 2004, there was no bigger plan or strategy at hand. It was all about having fun! And now, almost 18 years later, we have many plans, but it is still about having fun. Back in 2004, there was no Instagram or even Facebook... -
By almost any standard, the luxury watch world enjoyed a successful year in 2021 despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic consequences ? with high-profile retailers reopening and expanding, new auction... -
Editor’s Note: As we prepare to once again watch the ball drop in (a relatively empty) Times Square to ring in 2022, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight the origins of that ball drop, as originally written by Ilya Ryvin back in... -
Every year, we see watches not getting the attention we think they deserve. In 2021 again, some watches were underrated. But what does that mean ? underrated, underestimated, or undervalued" These words all seem to indicate that a watch is not... -
By almost any standard, the luxury watch world enjoyed a successful year in 2021 despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic consequences ? with high-profile retailers reopening and expanding, new auction... -
Back in October at the Windup Watch Fair, we were fortunate enough to see many brands debut entirely new and slightly updated watches, and get some early hands-on experience. One watch that became something of a fair sensation by the end of... -
I have always had a soft spot for both independents and microbrands. The microbrand genre is an ever-evolving one, spanning everything from budget-friendly $150 Submariner-ish divers up to meticulously crafted watches over $3000. But one thing marks... -
2021 has been a banner year for reasonably sized steel sport watches, which are, incidentally, the type of watch I tend to gravitate toward. Needless to say, I?ve been spoiled for choice. But every now and again, a formal watch catches the eye... -
We brought you quite the handful in #TBT this year. To help you decide which vintage watches you should push higher on your bucket lists, IÂ created 10 interesting vintage watch categories and nominated my winners. Looking back through our weekly... -
With the holidays behind us and the start of a new year to look forward to, it?s time to make some resolutions. We all know the usual new year?s resolutions about getting healthy, spending more time with our families, and all that boring stuff, but... -
When we talk about Tissot and 2021, there is one obvious place to start? the Tissot PRX. Its release was an instant success. It suddenly, and kind of out of nowhere, refreshed the Tissot brand from top to bottom, and it gave the brand’s core... -
As an avid surfer, I?ve always wondered what a ?surf watch? would look like. Could a rotating bezel somehow tell me the direction of the swell or maybe the dial could give me some information about the tide level" Seems like there?s still... -
When we first discussed the idea of creating a series of articles in which some of our editors would share their grail/exit watches, I didn?t expect to end up in such a strange conundrum. To start, I didn?t even really feel prepared to tackle the... -
We welcome you back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame with a take on the Cartier Ballon Bleu. Will you take it or leave it" We’ll have to see, but before we get there… A couple of weeks back, I showed you the JLC Master Control Ultra Thin, and an... -