Jorg Weppelink

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

Seiko unveiled the new SRPL83, SRPL85, SRPL87, and SRPL89 only a few weeks ago. The new quartet is part of the Seiko 5 Sports lineup, more specifically, the so-called “SKX series.” But with that classification comes some brain gymnastics. When Seiko introduced the 5 Sports line in 2019, the brand was adamant that the newly introduced watches that looked like an SKX were not a follow-up to the popular SKX007 and SKX009. A quick look at the specs also confirmed that.

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

As a watch writer, I sometimes run into something truly special and different from everything else. It doesn’t happen too often, but when it does, I know immediately. When we received the timepieces from the Chinese high-horology brand Celadon, I had that feeling as soon as I unwrapped them. After seeing the dials, it was apparent that incredible amounts of time and skill went into creating them. But upon turning the watches around, I got the next surprise.

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

With summer quickly approaching for many of us, it’s time to start thinking about your watch for the long summer days. Some of us will swap a bracelet for a colorful strap, while others will make it their mission to find a new timepiece for the season. We picked five of our recently released favorites that we would take on our summer holidays. Most are colorful tool watches you could take for a swim and wear to an informal dinner at night.

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

Seiko has given us a multitude of PADI Editions over the past decade or so. I am the proud owner of the Seiko Turtle SRPA21 PADI Edition that came out in 2016. I don’t wear it often these days, but I used to wear it a lot after buying it. That watch is why I always follow the new PADI Editions with interest. Seiko graces us with two PADI Editions in vibrant green this year. The first is the Prospex SPB501 Diver’s Watch 1965 Heritage, and the second is the Prospex “Samurai” SRPL53.

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about your daily watch for the coming months. While switching up straps is an easy way of changing the looks of your watch, more and more brands have started catering to those who want a colorful watch for the summertime. This has led to a great number of options to choose from.