What We Know One word is notably absent from Seiko’s latest Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph, but it also can’t be escaped: “Pogue.” On its surface, the new SSC947 is just an addition to the existing Prospex Speedtimer lineup with a different red-and-blue bezel and yellow dial. But we know there’s more to the story.  Astronaut Colonel…

In less than five years since its founding, independent brand Furlan Marri has become a favorite among both enthusiasts and industry insiders for its vintage Patek-inspired styling, affordable price points, and its nigh-on fanatical attention to detail. This combination of attributes has allowed the brand to climb higher than many of its better-established competitors in…

After a successful three-watch collaborative effort last year, the guys from Furlan Marri are back, remaining true to their creative nature. Instead of riffing off their existing catalog, the new Furlan Marri Disco Volante genuinely surprised me. Small brands tend to find a stable recipe for success and stick to it. And this is true…

What We Know For the last few years, Furlan Marri has been a darling for collectors with an eye toward vintage-inspired releases at affordable prices. Leave it to them to revive a design popular from the late 1930s to 1980s that has long been overlooked by most modern brands: the “Disco Volante.” Italian for “flying…

I have handled a lot of watches over the past 30 years. To my knowledge, though, I had never held a Borgel-cased watch until sometime last year. Now I own two Borgel pieces, and they’re worth sharing. Both are Movado Sport models from the ’50s and are lovely regardless of the case maker. My interest…

For the past four years — maybe more, maybe a little less — Swedish brand Bravur has been focused on its Grand Tour line of chronographs. These cycling-inspired watches are in their fourth generation as of just a week or so ago and bring a range of colors and tons of subtle cues to the…

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This time, we discuss exit watches after receiving a great topic request from one of our favorite listeners. It’s a familiar theme we may have touched upon before. Let’s see if our collective tastes have changed. For our listeners, watch content starts after eight minutes. Exit watches…

Last year, I bought a digital sports watch to keep track of my running and rowing sessions. Since I’m very much an amateur athlete, I went with a Coros Pace 3, an entry-level exercise tracker. I got it on a Velcro strap because I heard it helps with adjustability, and honestly, it’s very comfortable and…