In the world of independent watchmaking, few brands make an impression right out of the gate. WRK Timepieces, however, did just that with its debut ACF-01 last year. Now, with the release of the ACF-02, the brand refines its design language while maintaining the bold, lightweight approach that made its first model stand out. WRK…

Wearing a Rolex signals different things. The most obvious ones are success and money. Conformity is another one. Wearing a watch from The Crown is like saying, “I made it, and I want everybody to know it.” I’m sorry, Rolex fans who admire the brand for its technical innovations, achievements, et cetera. For most, the…

Last month, the day the Vacheron Consantin 222 in steel was released, I saw an Instagram post that suggested that the 7.95mm case was too thick for the 37mm case diameter and I was baffled. In what world is 7.95mm too thick for any case diameter? People complain about 15mm divers and 17mm chronos because those…

Welcome to another series of Fratello Favorites! Our writers get another chance to share their favorite watches within a certain segment. This time, we are tackling vintage watches under €5K. I am the lucky first to outline what I think are the best vintage watches in the price range and why. Over the coming weeks,…

Forstner has made a name for itself as the go-to brand for aftermarket vintage-inspired bracelets. The revived company, which has roots in the 1920s, has quickly expanded its collection over the past few years. We have reviewed quite a few of the brand’s bracelets as well. What has always stood out is how much fun…

It’s that time again! The Flyback returns with another batch of releases from the past two weeks. This time, we’ve got a double feature for F1 fans, with a color-changing chronograph collab and a wild IWC x Mercedes watch, plus a slimmed-down Citizen, the newest Nodus, and another Timex reissue. There’s truly something for everyone,…

History repeats itself. You know of the debate about which automatic chronograph came first. Was Zenith’s El Primero, the Caliber 11 developed by Heuer, Breitling, Hamilton, and movement specialist Dubois Dépraz, or the Speedtimer by Seiko the first? Now we have a new case of “Who came first?” It involves two watches — the Hublot…

I want to start by saying that I generally like this Laco watch a lot. Also, I am not exactly sure what to call it, as its precise name appears to be somewhat ambiguous. Also, even though this is a very competent black-colored sports watch, I am not sure if Laco knows what else it…