This week, Fratello On Air returns with a new episode inspired by one of our listeners. We’re talking about our favorite watch and strap combinations. Of course, we’re allowing bracelets to enter the conversation as well. As always, we also have several other topics on tap. So, what are our favorite watch and strap combinations? […]

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It is no secret that I enjoy the Tudor Black Bay Pro. It is at the top of my list of watches to buy, and hopefully, that won’t take too long anymore. But as long as it’s not part of my collection, I’ll jump on any occasion to wear the watch and get confirmation that […]

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Over the past few years, Forstner has rapidly become the go-to name for aftermarket watch bracelets. The brand has become so well established that it’s now rolling out third generations of some of its classic offerings. An update to its two former 7-Row predecessors, the new Forstner 9-Row Beads of Rice (BoR) stainless steel bracelet […]

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Since Forstner reopened its doors in 2019, it has become a go-to for vintage-inspired bracelets. The brand was founded by William Forstner almost a century earlier in New Jersey, concentrating on ornamental jewelry and watch bracelets in its early years. The company’s real focus came about in 1939 with the introduction of the “Komfit” bracelet, […]

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Aftermarket bracelets — whether you absolutely love them or your feelings are mixed, they are certainly here to stay. Personally, I enjoy the option of having an affordable way to change the look and feel of a watch without always relying on straps. Today, I’m checking out the Forstner Bullet Bracelet, the brand’s latest offering. […]

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Back in March, Forstner gave me the chance to check out the Model J bracelet with my Tudor Black Bay. As I had never liked how the OEM Tudor bracelet felt on my wrist, I was eager to see how the Model J would compare. Long story short, I loved it, and my Black Bay […]

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It’s time for another edition of Strap Check where we pair our watches with some sort of wrist-encompassing device. Today’s duo, however, is a bit different because the focus isn’t on a strap at all. It’s bracelet time with the Forstner Model J, and I’ve decided to link it to something controversial. Will the all-stainless […]

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Fratello On Air returns with a talkative episode. Balazs and Mike cover a lot of ground. Some of it is watch-related while some of it is not! We discuss the recent cranky comments on our site and ultimately spend a few minutes on our “grab and go” summer favorites. There’s a bit of Citizen headed […]

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We’ve had a pretty exhilarating time on Fratello recently, with the releases of Watches And Wonders causing quite a stir in the industry and within our beloved comments section. And here I come again with a brand that splits opinions within the team. RJ, our bespectacled overlord, doesn’t have much time for Forstner. Despite the […]

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I’ve been test-driving each generation of the Forstner Flat Link bracelet for nearly two years now. From the early prototypes to the final product, I’ve kept a close eye on each continual improvement. The new Forstner Contemporary Flat Link is the most significant update yet and gives an option to those wanting a modern feel. […]

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