Where Was ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Filmed?
The spaces that make up the fabric of early English Shaker life played out in The Testament of Ann Lee feel like hand-me-downs—the first big steps of a group branching…
December 2025
【F】 Fratello’s Favorite Solar-Powered Watches Of 2025
We mostly write about mechanical watches here on Fratello. However, we certainly get excited about the occasional solar-powered watches we see released. Solar-powered watches are ideal grab-and-go pieces. They are…
In Australia’s Clare Valley, a New 6-Day Trail Connects Historic Vineyards, Luxury Cottages, and Wild Lavender Fields
The walking is glorious on the Wine & Wilderness Trail in South Australia‘s Clare Valley. We pass blue gum flowers on the crest of hills as well as deep purple…
Where Was ‘Stranger Things’ Filmed? Behind the Scenes of All 5 Seasons
Although the new season adds in a genuine ’80s star, The Terminator’s Linda Hamilton, it’s really a return to the show’s beginnings, and that includes the setting. After some recent…
Finalists For The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize 2025–2026
The final round of the second Louis Vuitton Watch Prize competition will commence in the spring of 2026. The initiative aims to support and celebrate independent watchmakers who challenge convention.…
Yachting Christmas Greetings From Around the World
Regardless of what shipyard delivered your yacht or what designer you chose, she represents an extraordinary international collaboration and coordination. Wood from U.S. forests and art from Italian craftspeople adorn…
【F】 Fratello Talks: Horological Highlights Of 2025
Hello and happy holidays from your Fratello Talks team! Today marks the final episode of 2025 and the end of our third season of the show. What better way to…
Inside The Making Of Acquired Podcast’s Rolex Episode
Their initial recording was 8-10 hours long. Their audio engineer delivered a first cut of approximately 5 hours and 44 minutes. Gilbert and Rosenthal then spent about 12 hours listening…
Hands-On: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126508 “John Mayer 2.0”
Arguably, the most important update to the watch is the caliber 4131 movement, a part of the generation of new vertical clutch column wheel movements that have been powering the…
Our Favorite Seiko Watches Ever
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air and Merry Christmas! We’re back with another episode on Christmas Eve, and we’re talking about our favorite Seiko watches of all…