Fratello Watches

Fratello is an online magazine dedicated to watches, established in 2004. It provides engaging and high-quality content that is both authentic and enjoyable, all delivered with a personal touch. Robert-Jan Broer, with his extensive watch knowledge, created Fratello Watches as a platform for education and entertainment. The name 'Fratello' means "brother" in Italian, which also connects to his last name "Broer." Since "Broer" can be tricky for non-Dutch speakers to pronounce, 'Fratello' is a simpler and more memorable option. Over time, it has come to represent our community — a brotherhood (and sisterhood) of watch enthusiasts. Throughout the years, Fratello has built a talented team of editors and professional photographers, all united by their love for watches! On this page, you can meet each of them and find ways to connect directly.

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Introducing: The New Baltic Hermétique Summer Collection

2 days ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

The Baltic Hermétique has been a bona fide hit since its introduction in 2023. Since then, the Besançon, France-based brand has added new models to the lineup, including additional colors and bronze-cased pieces. Today, and just in time for the warm-weather holidays, a collection of four Hermétique Summer watches has been announced. These brightly colored field watches look like the perfect accompaniment at the beach or pool. Best of all, they’re affordable and almost immediately available.
Fratello On Air: What Exactly Is A Summer Watch?

3 days ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! Please forgive us for the tardy release, but Balazs is traveling far away on the west coast of Canada. This week, we discuss the idea of a Summer watch. Normally, this topic inspires lists of dive watches, but we take a slightly different track. Enjoy!If May and June are predictors, this Summer is shaping up to be a hot one! Therefore, it calls for putting some thought into one’s wristwear.
Hands-On With The New Ming 20.01 Series 5

5 days ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

Until now, I’ve had to enjoy Ming’s 20.01 chronographs from afar. Finally, the good folks from the independent brand were able to send one of the flagship pieces to me for a hands-on review. I spent a week with the new 20.01 Series 5 and fell in love with this highly detailed, stunning watch. I’m excited to share my impressions in depth. Ming does a fantastic job of offering lovely watches across a large price range.
IWC Roars From The Grid With A Major Collection For The F1 Movie

5 days ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

For racing fans, the new F1 movie should be the cinematic event of the Summer. It promises heart-pounding action along with the chance to see stars like Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in the driver’s seat of modern Formula One cars. But what’s a race car without a high-performance watch? Enter IWC as the official watch sponsor of Pitt’s and Idris’s fictitious race team, APX GP. That’s not all, though, as the movie has inspired four new watches that we’ll examine.
Introducing: The Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

I always look forward to new releases from Maen Watches. This is one of the newer brands on the market, currently giving the established players a run for their money. Unlike the early days of “microbrands,” watches from Maen don’t cut corners, and the idea isn’t simply to shoehorn in as much value as possible without a clear design language. The new Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin exemplifies this and looks like a no-excuses winner from the get-go. If you’ve never held a Maen watch, you’re missing out.
Fratello On Air: Breaking Down A Flurry Of New Dive Watch Releases

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! We’ve been away for a while, but we’re here and talking about new releases. In particular, we’re discussing the barrage of dive watch announcements from multiple brands. As always, expect candid commentary and a bit of fun!That’s right — we’re back! Over the last several weeks, we’ve been traveling and engaging in watch-related activities such as get-togethers and brand events. We mention some of these and, naturally, we engage in a bit of banter.
Urban Jürgensen - A Luxury Brand Revival Done Right

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

The watch market may be undergoing a relatively sluggish period, but that hasn’t stopped the revival and relaunch of several high-end brands. Then again, while the overall market may be quiet, the upper end is still strong. In the midst of all this, Urban Jürgensen, the famed brand from Copenhagen, is now entering its third era. Daniel Roth and Universal Genève are two brands that have recently returned from the ashes with upscale offerings and a focus on movements and finishing.
Contextualizing The Seiko 5 Sports SRPL83, SRPL85, SRPL87, And SRPL89

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.
Hands-On With The New Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver Legacy Edition

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

Admittedly, I didn’t have a retro-diver from Girard-Perrergaux on my list of predictions for 2025. Yet, just a month ago, I visited our site, and a bright blue and orange watch was beaming back at me. The Deep Diver Legacy Edition proves that the Swiss brand can still get funky, even if that means partnering with London-based Bamford to help make it happen. Today, we’ll take a hands-on look at this twin-crowned, limited-edition piece and share our thoughts.
Introducing: The CIGA Design Blue Planet II Atlantic

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton

CIGA Design makes distinctive-looking watches. Perfectly round cases and dials with depictions of the Earth offer something truly different in a market full of traditional timepieces. Until now, though, these planetary watches have featured the Pacific Ocean and Asia. Finally, we have a new Blue Planet II Atlantic for those connected to other parts of the globe. Admittedly, watches from CIGA Design have surprised me. I find them interesting, but I wasn’t sure what our readers would think.