The design stage of the VPC Type 37HW is now behind us. Still, we have done some fine-tuning over the past few weeks, which I am happy to show you. We are now fully engaged in the technical development and the hunt for the right manufacturers. And that has proved to be quite the ride.…

There’s a pro at the wheel. He’s going to make sure that I enjoy a day at the Tour de France with Tissot to the fullest. Former French pro bike racer Kilian Patour, who rode for Crédit Agricole and Team Garmin-Slipstream alongside the likes of Thor Hushovd and Bradley Wiggins, is going to be the…

Photos by Chris George Few things excite hardcore watch enthusiasts as much as the concept of a pièce unique. It’s a natural impulse among collectors to seek out something no one else has, and a truly one-of-a-kind timepiece naturally can’t be topped for rarity. In today’s heavily publicized modern watch industry, true pièce unique designs…

The Tissot PRX has undoubtedly been a runaway hit for the brand. Both the quartz and Powermatic 80 versions have been met with popular acclaim. The positive reactions and reviews have often focused on quality, price, and design. Recently, I looked at picking one up, but in my search, I stumbled across a vintage alternative…

If you’re a regular reader here on Fratello, you’ll have seen that we’ve written about the colorful creations spawned from the creative minds of IFL Watches on numerous occasions. An irresistible kind of magic ignites when two distinct forms of artistry come together. With the new Arctic and Midnight Sky Concepts from IFL Watches, that’s…

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If you’ve ever had the chance to handle and try on a Greubel Forsey, you know how impressive they are. Perhaps the most impressively finished watches on the market, they are notable for their architectural dials that put the movements on full display. Despite their beauty, though, the models of the Collection Convex are equally…

In 2020, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced a new design for its Master Control collection. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar watch in pink gold marks the second time the Le Sentier-based watchmaker followed that launch up with a new release — we covered the first occasion, a steel bracelet-equipped chronograph calendar from 2022 in this a hands-on…