Audemars Piguet is known for many things, and the perpetual calendar is certainly among them. From ultra-thin variants to recent Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar references, the complication has been
Audemars Piguet is known for many things, and the perpetual calendar is certainly among them. From ultra-thin variants to recent Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar references, the complication has been
As neo-vintage watch collecting gains momentum amongst enthusiasts, the 1980s are quickly becoming a treasure trove of designs for more adventurous, independent-minded collectors. This was a decade of vibrant, fun-first
Already recognized as the premier horology event in the Middle East, Dubai Watch Week is rapidly becoming one of the world’s largest in-person shows. Unlike most industry events, Dubai Watch
It was one year ago that Awake introduced the Sơn Mài collection, ushering in a significant change for the young French brand. The watches, with their Vietnamese handmade dials, found
If you’re looking for an affordable, outspoken sports watch that can handle rough situations, the Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme might be for you. However, the 39mm watch that debuted last
Luminox got popular as a timepiece brand for being the Navy SEALs’ watch back in the 1990s. The company has always built a foundation on tough durability, rugged looks, and
It’s been only a few weeks since I reviewed the Traska Commuter 38. It left a lasting impression because it is a great daily wearer — let me rephrase that:
Trilobe is a brand we’ve featured on Fratello before, and I was fortunate to go hands-on with the collection last April at Watches and Wonders. The Parisian brand specializes in
Since August last year, Schwarz Etienne has had a new CEO. His name is Florian Brossard. I don’t know if this name means anything to you, but it means a
The Hermès H08 is a remarkable success story. Emerging from the traditional and complex designs of the maison’s catalog, the cushion-shaped H08 in titanium seamlessly cut through the crowd. And
The Frederique Constant Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture is almost a decade old, but it continues to impress and surprise. When introduced in 2016, it was the most affordable Swiss-made mechanical
Originally introduced in 2023, the Tentagraph is an important model for Grand Seiko, as it represents the Japanese luxury brand’s first-ever mechanical chronograph. Seiko has been producing chronograph wristwatches since
You could qualify a town with just 929 inhabitants as sleepy. Villeret, in the Swiss canton of Bern, is indeed quiet. It’s stuck between two mountain ridges in the Jura,
Another Friday, another top 5. During and after last week’s Geneva Watch Days (GWD), we covered plenty of exciting releases here on Fratello. Some of the watches that always grab
Revived once again in 2024, Favre Leuba has found its moment and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. While it may be a 288-year-old company, it’s had some stops