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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...

Fratello On Air: Passing Down Our Watch Collections

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we take on another listener topic and discuss passing down our watch collections or what mig...

Fratello Talks: Patek Philippe Cubitus

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Fratello Talks, we examine the Patek Philippe Cubitus. Nacho, Lex, and Daan join forces to discuss this hotly debated release from one of...

Fratello On Air: Matching Watches And Straps To Clothing

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we tackle a listener question about pairing watches and straps with our clothing. Do we...

Fratello Talks: The Best Watch Bracelets

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas discuss some of the best watch bracelets, looking at every element that goes into o...

Fratello On Air: Back From New York — An Empire State Of Mind

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. Balazs has just stepped off a plane from New York and is ready to record. In this episode, we...

Fratello Talks: Humor In Watches

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watches are many different things: functional objects, fashion accessories, charming anachronistic timekeeping companions... The list goes on. But one...

Fratello On Air: The Vintage Watches On Our List

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, your hosts discuss the vintage watches currently tickling their collective fancies. Bef...

Fratello Talks: Limited Edition Watches

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air: Are Military Watches Ok For Everyone?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss military watches new and old. We're not here to discuss our favorite models,...

Fratello Talks: The Most Underrated Watch Brands

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, welcome to this week's episode of "Fratello Talks." What are some of the most underrated watch brands out there? That's...

Fratello On Air: Is In-House In The Outhouse?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss the increasing number of movement production claims and wonder whether it all rea...

Fratello Talks: Ressence — With Founder And CEO Benoît Mintiens

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this latest installment of "Fratello Talks," where we speak with a special guest. Today, we are happy to be joined by Benoît Min...

Fratello On Air: In-Depth Watch Research & Myth Busting

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air! We apologize for missing last week, but travel and visitors got in the way. This week, we&apo...

Fratello Talks: Should You Wear Your Watch While Playing Sports Or Exercising?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to "Fratello Talks." Should you wear your watch while playing sports or exercising? It's a question we often hear. What co...

Fratello Talks: Does Modern Rolex Still Have The Magic?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. Does modern Rolex still have the magic? That's the question that Nacho, RJ, and Lex tackle toda...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorites From Geneva Watch Days 2024

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we cap off Geneva Watch Days 2024 with our favorites from the event. We saw some fas...

Fratello Talks: Geneva Watch Days 2024 Recap And Highlights

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air: On The Go At Geneva Watch Days 2024

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we have a different episode style. Your friendly co-hosts check in while on the go at G...

Fratello Talks: Our Vintage Watch Wishlists

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas share their vintage watch wishlists. As you can imagine, these guys spend a lot of ...

Fratello On Air: Servicing A Large Watch Collection

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with an episode discussing how we service a watch collection. It's another listener suggestion and it's a good one! ...

Fratello Talks: Geneva Watch Days 2024 Wishes And Predictions

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! If you're listening to this latest episode on the day it was released, then Geneva Watch Days 2024 is just ...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorite '90s And Early '00s Watches

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with our favorite watches from the '90s and early '00s. It's hard to believe that this period is nearly 30 year...

Fratello Talks: Guilty Pleasure Watches

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, dear Fratelli, to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho, Lex, and Thomas spotlight some of their guilty pleasure watches. Every...

Fratello On Air: Likes And Dislikes Of Working In The Watch Industry

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air is back with another rip-roaring episode! This week, our topic comes from one of our dear listeners and we talk about what like and di...

Fratello Talks: How Much Genta Is Too Much Genta?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air: What's So Special About Rolex Anyhow?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we ask what the hell is so special about Rolex anyhow. Sure, the brand has been discuss...

Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Affordable Watches Vol. 1

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, welcome! You're listening to Fratello Talks. This week's episode features RJ, Daan, and Nacho: three members of the Fratello team who...

Fratello On Air: Thinning Out The Watch Collection

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss thinning out our watch collections. It's a tough topic because only one of us has ever sol...

Fratello Talks: Picking A New Watch For The Next James Bond

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air: Talking About Watch Bracelets

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss watch bracelets and cover a wide range of subtopics about these important devices...

Fratello Talks: Watch Market Update — Summer 2024

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this latest episode of the Fratello Talks podcast! This week, Nacho, RJ, and Daan have prepared a watch market update for you. We often lik...

Fratello On Air: Revisiting Our Exit Watches — Patek Philippe, Rolex, And More

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This time, we discuss exit watches after receiving a great topic request from one of our favorite liste...

Fratello Talks: How To Find The Perfect Summer Watch

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to a sunny and warm episode of Fratello Talks! This week, Nacho, Lex, and Daan discuss summer watches. More specifically, they look...

Fratello On Air: The Power Of Fonts On Watches

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At long last, Fratello On Air has decided to address a request from one of our faithful listeners. The topic of font on watches has come up as a sugge...

Fratello Talks: Where Did All The Watches Go?

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks, where Nacho, RJ, and Daan ask themselves the question: where did all the watches go? Whether co...

Fratello On Air: How We Research Watches Before Buying

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we take a listener suggestion and discuss how we research watches before buying. We've ...

Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Recently Released Watches

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there! Welcome to the latest episode of your favorite watch podcast: Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by Daan and Lex to run through some...

Fratello Talks: Why Everyone Loves Seiko

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, and welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Thomas, Lex, and Nacho discuss Seiko Watches. A Seiko is a staple of most wa...

Fratello On Air: Collecting Watches — Will We Ever Stop?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with an episode about collecting watches and whether we'll ever stop. It's a good question that we lightly debate be...

Fratello Talks: Two-Tone Watches

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by RJ and Daan, who delve into the divisive topic of...

Fratello On Air: Do You Wear, Protect, Or Baby Your Dream Watch?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air is here with a new episode. We told you we'd be back! This week, our show topic comes courtesy of one of our listeners. We were a...

Fratello On Air: A Flurry Of New Releases From Omega, Ming, Seiko, And More

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air is back after more than two weeks. We didn't plan to be away but illness and travel got in the way again. Today, we talk about so...

Fratello Talks: Cheap Straps On Expensive Watches

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there! Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we're discussing the topic of wearing expensive watches on cheap strap...

Fratello Talks: The Quest For Relevance In A Hype Hungry Watch Industry

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex to discuss their thoughts on a hype-hungry watch industry. L...

Fratello Talks: Buying, Selling, And Trading Watches Without Regrets

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. This topic is familiar to all those who spend enough time in the watch space and esp...

Fratello On Air: Overpriced Vintage Watches From Tudor, Cartier, Rolex, and Seiko

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with an on-location episode where we discuss overpriced vintage watches. Specifically, we bring up models from Tudor, Cartier,...

Fratello Watches: Desert Island Watches

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome! Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho, Morgan, and Daan pick their desert island watches. ...

Fratello On Air: Great Recent Watches That Were Quickly Forgotten

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns and we discuss several recent great recent watches that were quickly forgotten. Attention spans are short these days which can...

Fratello On Air: Overreacting To The TAG Heuer Formula 1 × Kith & Other Watches

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns on its non-normal day because your co-hosts have been under the weather. We're both on the mend, though, and happy to be ...

Fratello Talks: Different Ways To Build A Watch Collection

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there! Welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, you join Nacho, Daan, and Morgan, who discuss the many possible ways of building a ...

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2024 Debrief

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we wrap up our Watches And Wonders 2024 with a debrief episode featuring Nach...

Fratello On Air: Haute Horlogerie On A Budget — Relatively Speaking

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns to its normally scheduled slot with a look at some Haute Horlogerie that can be bought at a fair price. To be clear, we'r...

Fratello On Air: Catching Up With The New Amida Digitrend And A Tissot Antimagnetique

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we're coming back late due to our busy schedules. We've decided to cut this recording in half an...

Fratello Talks: Swatch Group Novelties From The Watch Valley Event In Utrecht

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2024

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. In this special long-form episode, Nacho, RJ, and Morgan discuss Watches and Wonders 2024. Ther...

Fratello On Air: Watches And Wonders 2024 — Much Ado About Nothing

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns after a three-week break. Half of us traveled to Geneva while the other went to Florida. Both of us saw fancy cars, but only o...

Fratello Talks: A Guide To Gifting Watches

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there! Welcome to a new episode of Fratello Talks. This week, we have decided to discuss a topic we often get asked about: gifting watches. Nach...

Fratello Talks: Waitlists, Limited Editions, And Things That Make A Watch Worthwhile

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a fresh new episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex for a varied chat centered around the topic of things that make...

Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024 So Far

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to a rather rowdy episode of Fratello Talks. It's a Friday afternoon at Fratello HQ, and Nacho, Lex, and Thomas gather around ...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Watch And Strap Or Bracelet Combinations

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with a new episode inspired by one of our listeners. Today, we're talking about our favorite watch and strap combinations...

Fratello Talks: Cut The Excuses And Enjoy Watches

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of Fratello Talks. Excuses, excuses, excuses... Letting them get in the way of a good thing is a shame. So it&a...

Fratello On Air: Wearing Vintage Watches On Airplanes

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss flying on airplanes with our vintage watches and why we avoid it. We also cover s...

Fratello Talks: Watch Marketing Past, Present, And Future

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fratello Talks. This week, you join your host, Nacho, alongside RJ and Lex for a discussion on the evolution of watch marketing. The idea o...

Fratello On Air: Brands Everyone Should Have In Their Collections

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns and this week we discuss watches from brands that everyone should own at some point on their collecting journey. Our ideas com...

Fratello Talks: Watch Pet Peeves

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, you join Nacho, Morgan, and Thomas, who join forces to discuss a number of their watch p...

Fratello On Air: What Would Make You Buy A New Cartier?

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're asking what would make us buy a Cartier watch. It's a good question bec...

Fratello Talks: Hidden Gems Under €5k

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are rising watch prices getting you down? Well, we’ve got good news for you. In this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, Timo, and RJ take a ...

Fratello On Air: Opportunities For The Watch Industry

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Fratello On Air, we ponder what's wrong with the watch industry. Before you jump to conclusions, we're not up...

Fratello Talks: With Jérôme Burgert And Gabriel Vachette Of Serica Watches

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Fratello Talks, we're pleased to welcome special guests Jérôme Burgert And Gabriel Vachette, the men behind Seri...

Fratello On Air: Choosing The Three Watches We'd Save In A Burning House

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air is back with another listener-inspired show topic. This week, we talk about the three watches each of us would save from a burning hou...

Fratello Talks: What's The Deal With Watch Prices?

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Lex take a look at and try to make sense of watch prices today. It's often a hot topic ...

Fratello On Air: What Would Make You Buy A New Seiko?

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with an episode featuring a hypothetical question. This is a recurring series and this time we ask what would make us buy a ne...

Fratello Talks: Affordable Watches That Punch Above Their Weight

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Fratello Talks, we're taking a look at three affordable watches that punch above their weight. Nacho, Thomas, and ...

Fratello On Air: Enjoying Watch Collecting Without Buying More Of Them

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns after a one-week break. In this episode, we're discussing a topic suggestion from one of our listeners and readers. It&ap...

Fratello Talks: When Should You Service Your Watch?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho is joined by Morgan and RJ to discuss the topic of watch servicing. More specifica...

Fratello Talks: LVMH Watch Week 2024 Special

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special episode of Fratello Talks for LVMH Watch Week 2024! You join Nacho, Timo, and RJ, who run through the list of releases from Bu...

Fratello Talks: What Makes A watch Brand Great?

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode of Fratello Talks, where Nacho, Lex, and Laurits try to answer the question: what makes a watch brand great? It's not as ...

Fratello On Air: Starting Over With Our Collections And A Pot Of Money

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air is back with another rip-roaring episode. This time, we talk about what starting over would look like for our watch collections. Of co...

Fratello Talks: The Most Important Watches Of The Last Five Years

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the year's third episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho is joined by Morgan and RJ to discuss the most important watches of the last ...