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Fratello Talks: The Best Entry Level Watches To Start A Collection In 2026

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fourth season of Fratello Talks! To kick off the new year, we're discussing some of the best entry-level watches to start a collec...

Fratello Talks: Horological Highlights Of 2025

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Seiko Watches Ever

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fratello Talks: The Forces Redefining The Watch Industry's Future

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a natural moment to pause, take stock, and look ahead at what the coming year may hold for the watch industry. In thi...

Fratello Talks: The Best Microbrand Watches Of 2025

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on some of the standout microbrand watches released this year. That’s precisely what we’...

Fratello Talks: Gold Watches Revisited

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's something special about gold watches that goes beyond the opulent, warm tone of their shiny exteriors. In the past, they served to mark s...

Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! With Thanksgiving barely in our rearview mirrors, we decide to spend time giving thanks to the watch ho...

Fratello Talks: Dubai Watch Week 2025 Highlights And Other Recent Releases

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few weeks, we've seen an unseasonal deluge of watch releases, with brands big and small unveiling fresh pieces at an incessant pace...

Fratello On Air: The Greatest Dive Watches Of All Time

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we enter the depths and declare the greatest dive watches of all time. Yes, there are s...

Fratello Talks: Watches And The Stories They Tell

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch collectors often discuss design, materials, and mechanical nuance, but the conversation frequently shifts toward something less tangible — the...

Fratello On Air: The Best Modern Watches Are Still Five-Digit Rolex

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we chat about the legendary five-digit Rolex era and how it's probably the greates...

Fratello Talks: With Claude Greisler of Armin Strom

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho and RJ sit down with Claude Greisler, co-founder and master watchmaker at Armin Strom. Together, the...

Fratello Talks: Modern Watches That Could Be Future Classics

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pace of new watch releases has never been faster. Every week seems to bring a fresh wave of models vying for our attention. We're certainly n...

Fratello On Air: These Are The Next Watch Trends

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we lay it on the line and predict upcoming watch trends. We take educated guesses about...

Fratello Talks: The Tales Of Former Watch Retailers

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have some level of experience with watch retailers and ADs from a customer perspective. However, few watch enthusiasts can claim to have wo...

Fratello On Air: Seiko's Triumphant Return

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss the triumphant return of Seiko to the forefront of value-laden watchmaking. For s...

Fratello Talks: What Makes A Watch Elegant?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Longines famously says, “Elegance is an attitude.” But let’s be honest; there’s probably more to it than that. On today’s episode of Fratell...

Fratello On Air: The Best-Value Used Watches

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we talk about the best-value used watches. Of course, this isn't an exhaustive lis...

Fratello Talks: Watch Case Materials

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Lex tackle the very foundation of our watches — the case materials. From trusty steel to ...

Fratello On Air: Predicting The Fortunes Of Four Brands In Five Years

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we try our hand at predicting the fortunes of four key watch brands. These makers all have g...

Fratello Talks: The Present And Future Of Watch Design

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Though people often focus on specs and price when talking about watches, we believe that design is just as important, if not more so. Today, on Fratel...

Fratello Talks: Watches We'd Buy New At Three Price Points

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we've decided to take on the challenge of selecting the watches we&ap...

Fratello Talks: Endgame Watches

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there such a thing as an endgame watch? It's not something we often consider. But just about two weeks ago, Henry wrote an article about his n...

Fratello On Air: Currently Available Watches Offering The Best Value

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're tackling a timely subject (no pun intended). With prices up over the la...

Fratello Talks: Gerald Charles CEO Federico Ziviani [Live In Geneva]

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, we come to you live from Geneva for a special conversation with Federico Ziviani, CEO of...

Fratello On Air: Watches And Cars In Geneva, Budapest, And London

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. We've been on hiatus for the last month during the summer, but we're back in action! In ...

Fratello Talks: Trade To Upgrade — Is It Possible To Trade Your Way To Your Grail Watch?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows the story: you start with a paperclip and trade your way up to a house. Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald made it happen in 2006 with his...

Fratello Talks: Geneva Watch Days 2025 Highlights [Live from Geneva]

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Geneva Watch Days 2025 draws to a close, it's time to look back at some of our highlights from the fair. This bonus Fratello Talks episode was...

Fratello Talks: Different Ways To Approach Watches As A Hobby

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you're approaching the watch hobby in the way that suits you best or if social media has influenced how you do so? Toda...

Fratello Talks: Swatch Group Releases 2025 [Live From The Utrecht Watch Valley Event]

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another on-location episode of Fratello Talks, this time from the Watch Valley event in Utrecht, where the Swatch Group unveiled its latest...

Fratello Talks: The Experience of Visiting A Swiss Watch Manufacture

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to enter the space where watches are made? These very real places remain an abstract thought to most peo...

Fratello Talks: Does Storytelling Still Sell Watches?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on Fratello Talks, RJ, Thomas, and Nacho are taking on a topic that’s as old as the watch industry itself: storytelling. For decades, bra...

Fratello On Air: The Watches For New Collectors Entering The Hobby

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we answer a listener's question about the watches new collectors should consider w...

Fratello Talks: The Best Chronographs Of 2025 (So Far)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weeks ago, we discussed what we considered some of the best watches of 2025 overall. We realized that chronographs were somewhat underrepr...

Fratello On Air: How The Watch Industry Can Reignite The Passions Of Collectors

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the nearly 15 years since I began collecting watches in earnest, the watch industry has experienced significant growth. The last couple of years, h...

Fratello Talks: Watch Modding — Creative Expression or Horological Heresy?

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch modding is a topic close to many watch enthusiasts' hearts. It can also go from just a bit of fun to hugely controversial in the blink of a...

Fratello Talks: The Role Of Microbrands Today

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The concept of a microbrand is not new per se. Small independent watch brands were plentiful in the pre-quartz times. However, the term as we know it ...

Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2025 So Far

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In case you haven't noticed, the first half of the year is already behind us. What better time to look back at some of the best watches of 2025 s...

Fratello Talks: Watch Brands And Sports

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Timekeeping is a key element in most sports disciplines, so it should come as no surprise that the world of horology has long-standing ties to sports....

Fratello On Air: The Biggest Myths And Misconceptions Of Watch Collecting

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we aim to debunk some of the most prevalent myths surrounding our beloved watch-collect...

Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Under €5,000 In 2025

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Fratello Talks, we're looking at some of the best watches under €5,000 in 2025. The last time that Daan, Thomas, and Nacho discuss...

Fratello Talks: Straum Watches And The New Straum × Fratello Jan Mayen Titanium With Co-Founder Øystein Husby

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Fratello Talks, we are joined by special guest Øystein Husby, co-founder of Straum watches. RJ and Nacho sit down with him to talk all thing...

Fratello On Air: What Exactly Is A Summer Watch?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! Please forgive us for the tardy release, but Balazs is traveling far away on the west coast of Can...

Fratello Talks: Three Reasons Why You Should Buy A Hublot

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hublot has gotten a pretty bad rap in recent times. The brand is often dismissed as the butt of online commentators' jokes, but we don't fee...

Fratello On Air: Breaking Down A Flurry Of New Dive Watch Releases

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! We've been away for a while, but we're here and talking about new releases. In particula...

Fratello Talks: Watch Styling For Enthusiasts

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Fratello Talks, Nacho, Thomas, and Lex join forces to discuss the topic of watch styling for enthusiasts, sharing some of their thoughts, opi...

Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Modern Rolex Daytonas

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rolex only makes one chronograph, and it's called the Daytona. This has been a statement of fact since the first model bearing the name was creat...

Fratello Talks: Top Brands' Overlooked Watches

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're all more than familiar with the Speedmasters, Submariners, and Royal Oaks of this world. We're even familiar with the Ingenieurs, Reve...

Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Under €2,500 In 2025

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're looking at some of the best watches under €2,500 in production right now. This is one of the most contested price points in the wa...

Fratello On Air: The Strap Episode

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of Fratello On Air. This week, we respond to a listener's request for a strap episode. Today's show covers ho...

Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Modern Omega Speedmasters

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that we're Speedmaster fans here at Fratello. RJ, our founder, is an avid collector of these chronographs and the mind behind...

Fratello On Air: How Vintage Watch Shenanigans Hurt The Hobby

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss a recent news story about another questionable vintage watch. We aren't...

Fratello Talks: Are Watch Brands Doing Too Much?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every other week, we're bombarded with an onslaught of new watches. And though we're not too upset about it in principle, the incessant pace...

Fratello On Air: Imagining Current Brands As Independent Watchmakers

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we imagine certain current brands as independent watchmakers. The topic was a lot of fun ...

Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Rolex Watches Of All Time

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of your opinion on the brand, there’s bound to be a Rolex out there for just about anyone. The brand’s back catalog is vast and full of...

Fratello On Air: The Latest News Including Breguet And Rolex

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we cover the latest news on watches and other subjects. We discuss the 250th Anniversary of ...

Fratello On Air: Useful And Useless Complications

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss two popular complications and their usefulness. It's the type of nerdy talk ...

Fratello Talks: Is 2025 The Year Of The Dress Watch?

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's 2025, and dress watches are in! But that doesn't mean you have to dust off your tuxedo. In fact, it's quite the opposite: the dres...

Fratello On Air: Wrapping Up Watches And Wonders 2025

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're wrapping up Watches and Wonders. We've had time to think about the...

Fratello Talks: Trend Spotting At Watches And Wonders 2025

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don't just go to Watches and Wonders to get our hands on all the new watches; we also keep our eyes on the bigger picture, looking at the over...

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Debrief

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special installment of Fratello Talks. This is the Watches and Wonders 2025 debrief episode, where Nacho, RJ, Daan, and Lex share thei...

Fratello On Air: On The Ground At Watches And Wonders 2025

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to a special episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we bring you a compilation of recordings from Watches and Wonders 2025. We patched to...

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Highlights

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this rapid-fire episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho and Lex take a short break from their busy schedules to discuss some of their Watches and Wonders ...

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Predictions

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watches and Wonders 2025 is just a few days away, so today, on Fratello Talks, we're making our predictions, voicing our wishes, and expressing o...

Fratello On Air: Wishes For Watches And Wonders 2025

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we share our hopes and dreams (not really) for what should be an epic Watches and Wonders 20...

Fratello Talks: Contemplating Complications

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simply put, not all complications are created equal. In today's episode of Fratello Talks, we discuss many of these horological elements adjacent...

Fratello On Air: How We Feel About Revitalized Watch Brands

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss our feelings about revitalized watch brands. The retro trend has been strong...

Fratello Talks: The Watches We'd Buy With €10K, €20K, And €30K

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We would all love to have an unlimited watch budget, but that's not the case for most of us. But that doesn't mean we can't have some h...

Fratello Talks: How To Buy A Vintage Watch

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to buy a vintage watch but been put off by potential pitfalls? Well, this episode of Fratello Talks is the one for you. Today, Na...

Fratello On Air: Three Non-Swiss Watches For €20,000

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we're each choosing three non-Swiss watches with a budget of €20,000. The task i...

Fratello Talks: Audemars Piguet In 2025

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on Fratello Talks, we're discussing Audemars Piguet. The brand is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025 and has kicked things off by i...

Fratello On Air: Myth-Busting Watch Influencers On Social Media

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're in myth-busting mode. We've seen some silly things on social media...

Fratello Talks: Don't Let Money Stop You From Enjoying Watches

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Fratello Talks, we're making a public service announcement: don't let money stop you from enjoying watches! T...

Fratello On Air: Discussing Vintage Chronographs — Part 2

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we tackle the second half of our discussion on vintage chronographs. We get into the weeds in this episode...

Fratello Talks: Building A €15,000 Watch Collection

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks. In today's episode, we're taking on the challenge of building a €15,000 watch collection. Nacho, RJ,...

Fratello On Air: Discussing Vintage Chronographs — Part 1

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we begin a two-part series on vintage chronographs. Apparently, our listeners like hearing a...

Fratello Talks: Watch Brands With Untapped Potential

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Fratello Talks. It's time for some tough love! Today, Nacho, Lex, and Daan are talking about a handful of watch brands with untap...

Fratello On Air: Rolex Under €8K — Our Favorites

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we stick to Rolex under €8K and pick our favorites. The entire history of the brand i...

Fratello Talks: LVMH Watch Week 2025

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, LVMH Watch Week took place. This week, Nacho, RJ, and Lex are looking at all the watches released by Zenith, TAG Heuer, Louis Vuitton, and ...

Fratello On Air: Traveling With Watches Revisited

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss a popular request from our listeners about traveling with watches. We'v...

Fratello Talks: Should You Splurge On Many Or Save For The One? — The Watch Buyer's Dilemma

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Fratello Talks, folks! What's the best way to spend your hard-earned cash as a watch collector? Should you splurge on many or sav...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Divers From The '60s, '70s, And '80s

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss our favorite divers from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. We also offer m...

Fratello Talks: How Much Should You Spend On Your First Watch?

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. How much should you spend on your first watch? It's a valid question we've all faced ...

Fratello On Air: Finding Your Place In The Watch Community

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss the watch community and how to find a group of like-minded (or differently m...

Fratello Talks: Our New Year's Watch Resolutions 2025

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to venture into another trip around the Sun than by setting yourself up with a solid set of New Year's watch resolutions? In toda...

Fratello On Air: Reflecting On 2024

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're finally back with another episode of Fratello On Air after a lengthy break from the holidays, illness, and travel! This week, we're re...

Fratello Talks: Watch-World Predictions For 2025

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome all to a new year and a new season of Fratello Talks, your favorite watch podcast in the whole wide world. What should we expect from the worl...

Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we come to the end of the year, we’ll be looking back at some of the best watches of 2024. Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex, who have come prepared ...

Fratello Talks: Non-Swiss Watch Brands That We Love

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Fratello Talks. Everyone knows Switzerland is home to some of the world's greatest and most renowned watch brands. But plenty of...

Fratello On Air: Questionable Vintage Watches

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. In this episode, we stray from our original topic and discuss questionable vintage watches. Lately...

Fratello Talks: Microbrands Vs. Entry-Level Legacy Brands

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, and welcome to Fratello Talks. Would you rather buy a watch from a microbrand or an entry-level legacy brand? That's the question Nacho...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Watches From the '90s, '00s, and '10s

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another edition of Fratello On Air! This week, we're back with a lengthy episode to see you through holiday travels or unruly guests. ...

Fratello Talks: 140 Years Of Breitling With Fred Mandelbaum

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Fratello Talks, we're talking all things Breitling with author, collector, and brand historian Fred Mandelbaum. Nacho and RJ join He...

Fratello On Air: Japanese Watches — Our Favorites And The Recognizable Models

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss Japanese watches. That's a wide subject, so we attack it in different ways. ...

Fratello Talks: The 100th-Episode Q&A Special

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, we are celebrating our 100th-episode milestone with a special Q&A. We asked you to send us your quest...

Fratello On Air: An In-Person Recording And Holiday Gift Guide

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! We're a little later this week than usual because we decided to record this episode in person in L...

Fratello Talks: A. Lange & Söhne

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome, folks, to Fratello Talks. Germany's most prestigious watch brand has turned thirty this year! So today, in honor of their thi...

Fratello On Air: How We Research Watches Before Buying

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a two-week hiatus, Fratello On Air returns with an episode about how we research watches before buying. This is a listener suggestion that likel...

Fratello Talks: Could This Be The Next New Rolex?

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could this be the next new Rolex? In today’s episode, we put ourselves in the shoes of the brand’s product developers and exchanged some pitches a...

Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Affordable Watches Vol. 2

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're bringing back the fan-favorite topic of affordable watches. Nacho, Lex, and Daan picked one favorite under €1000 from their person...