Fratello Talks: Ressence - With Founder And CEO Benoît Mintiens

Welcome to this latest installment of “Fratello Talks,” where we speak with a special guest. Today, we are happy to be joined by Benoît Mintiens, founder and CEO of the avant-garde Belgian watch brand Ressence. In this long-form episode, we learn about Benoît’s origins as an industrial design consultant, how he transitioned into the watch world, and the philosophy that informed the creation of Ressence. Join us for this in-depth chat; you might learn something about the brand you didn’t know before.

[@PhilipWing]

This was a phenomenal episode!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It's so fascinating to hear from "anti-watchmakers" like Ressence within the watch industry! The way Benoit explains how he approached the mission of time-telling from a completely unique angle was so interesting!
I knew Ressence, but not enough. This was a great episode to push me into the rabbit-hole! I'll be getting that book and learning more about them now. My wallet is scared! 😄
Well done everyone involved!

[@jfearful]

Great vid!

[@syktgrei]

This was amazing! I loved hearing a dedicated designer talking about his thinking. Absolutely love Benoît

[@mate.herner]

Wow, what a spectacularly interesting episode - thank you!

[@b_altmann]

That is some really exciting engineering there. Love it

[@nizarmurar]

Many thanks my friends. Beautiful episode of astonishing watch makers.
I just noticed Venezianico through your chanel publications . I wish you intrevew this booming microbrand soon.
With huge appreciation
Nizar

[@SzczesliwyCzlowiek]

Shout-out for that Oris!
I was hunting their another jazz related release, remembering Thelonious Monk. A rare beast.

[@roelvandenbergen611]

Verry interesting person with clear and fascinating insights!! Tnx

[@dska2294]

I enjoyed your longer format interview. Could also be interesting to get guests who are passionate about watches + they have an interesting complementary profession: artist, musician, technical builders of things (industrial design). I’m thinking about Frank… can’t remember his last name… designed the Ferrari F430 the mini cooper, other Ferraris, and has a you tube channel I believe.
Keep up the good work!
Soggy in Salem (Oregon)

[@b_altmann]

The smartphone is the pocket watch of today

[@extrememike]

This guy is very philosophical and abstract. Not my type.