Audemars Piguet’s “Complicated Wristwatches” jumps ahead to 1923, but before then, AP actually took the watch back from Asprey on exchange, “restored it to perfect condition” (according to the notes…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On this week’s episode of The Business of Watches, we sit down with Ilaria Resta, the Chief Executive Officer of Audemars Piguet. Among the strategically important years in the brand’s…
It’s gifting season, and Jaeger-LeCoultre serves up a tantalizing prospect in the form of the Master Control Classic. Despite the 1950s aesthetic, the “Classic” in the name pays homage to…
ISOfrane straps have a special place in diving history. As a 1960s creation, the original model became a fixture for divers due to its flexibility, durability, and comfort. Today, modern…