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Fratello On Air: The Status Of Our Collections
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a three-week hiatus, Fratello On Air is back with a new episode. This week, we're talking about our collections, what we are currently wear...
Fratello Talks: Best Watches Of 2023
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 43rd episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we are feeling retrospective, so we decided to look back at some highlights released throughout ...
Fratello Talks: Wearing Classically Sized Watches
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to crank up your Bluetooth speaker, whip out your AirPods, or put your headphones on! A fresh episode of Fratello Talks is here. This w...
Fratello Talks: Tudor Pelagos FXD
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Lex, Morgan, and Nacho discuss the Tudor Pelagos FXD. They have all four models, from th...
Fratello On Air: Discussing Our Under €5,000 Picks And How The Industry Has Changed
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air where we discuss our recent picks of the best watches under €5,000. We apologize for the late publishi...
Fratello Talks: Gold And Two-Tone Watches
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, one and all, to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, RJ, Morgan, and your host Nacho gather around the mics to discuss gold and...
Fratello On Air: Discussing Time-Only Watches From The '40s And '50s
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we have a discussion about time-only watches from the '40s and '50s. It's a s...
Fratello Talks: Parallel Passions Beyond Watches
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Fratello Talks, RJ, Lex, and Nacho discuss their parallel passions beyond watches. Because, believe it or not, it’s not just watches th...
Fratello On Air: Stand-Ins For the Submariner, Speedmaster, And Calatrava
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This time, we talk about replacements for three of the most popular watches in existence: the Submarine...
Fratello Talks: Japanese Watchmaking
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fratello Talks, the team (Lex, Nacho, and RJ) talks about Japanese watchmaking. From Citizen to Grand Seiko, we talk about the craf...
Fratello On Air: New Releases From Blancpain, Bulova, and Benrus
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with an admittedly noisy episode. Our apologies, but the show must go on! This week, it's a lighter show as we discuss ou...
Fratello Talks: Can We Call The Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Successful?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex, RJ, and Laurits discuss the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms that was introduced on September 7th and went on sale two days later. We are n...
Fratello On Air: Grima Omega, Doxa, The Tudor FXD And The SwatchPain
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns and while we planned to discuss yacht timers, we never got there! It's a fun episode where we discuss Andrew Grima Omega ...
Fratello Talks: Is A New Watch Always Better Than The Previous Version?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Fratello Talks is about new watches always being better than their previous versions — but are they really? Laurits, Lex, a...
Fratello On Air: Tick, Tick, Tick With Quartz Watches
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with an electrifying episode. Balazs is on the mend and we've decided to have a go at quartz watches. Yes, we realize tha...
Fratello Talks: How useful are GMT watches?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. This week, we ask ourselves: how useful are GMT watches? Lex, Morgan, and Nacho join...
Fratello On Air: Tissot, Geneva Watch Days 2023, And More
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with another episode where we cover the latest release from Tissot and the highlights from Geneva Watch Days 2023. Of course, ...
Fratello Talks: The Best Of Geneva Watch Days 2023
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air: Rolex, Geneva Watch Days, And More
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another riveting episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we’re back as a duo and we have much to discuss. The Rolex news looms large ...
Fratello Talks: Why Is Rolex Always Winning?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another week, and Fratello Talks is back! This episode is all about Rolex and, specifically, about the Crown's uncanny ability to alway...
Fratello On Air: Matt From Spirit Of Time Joins The Show
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello Talks: Don't Baby Your Watches
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first Fratello Talks podcast that is also available to watch on video. We (Ignacio, Morgan, and RJ) discuss not babying your watches in this episo...
Fratello On Air: Alternative Watches To Pieces In Our Collections
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns and this week we discuss alternative watches to those already in our collections. The idea came from a listener of the Whiskey...
Fratello Talks: Big Watches
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, Fratelli of all shapes and sizes, to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Tomas, Morgan, and Nacho gather around the Fratello p...
Fratello On Air: Rants On Gray Market Tomfoolery And Homages
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with a new episode. This week, we touch on a couple of recent topics including the gray market and some associated troubles. W...
Fratello Talks: It's Time To Look For Neo-Vintage Watches
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most recurring topics here in the office is the so-called neo-vintage watches. Watches that were produced anywhere between the 1980s and th...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Seiko, Buckles, And Speedy Bracelets
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at Fratello On Air after a two-week break. Mike is moving to London and Balazs is busy with all sorts of Summer activities. But here w...
Fratello Talks: Watch Photography
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, one and all, to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks! Today, two of the men behind the lenses here at Fratello sit for a chat about watche...
Fratello On Air: New Watches From Seiko, TAG Heuer, Aquastar, and Louis Vuitton
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with a discussion on some of the latest new watches. We discuss a number of brands including Seiko, Nivada, TAG Heuer, Louis V...
Fratello Talks: A Summertime PSA For All Watch Enthusiasts
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we offer you, our dear Fratelli, a public service announcement: get your watches tested ...
Fratello Talks: Useless Features
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 28th episode of Fratello Talks, hosts Lex, Thomas, and RJ discuss useless features when it comes to watches. It's not (only) about compli...
Fratello On Air: Tips For Buying Used Watches
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with another listener-inspired topic. This week, we tackle buying used watches and give some tips that we've learned over...
Fratello Talks: GADA Watches
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Morgan (a podcast debutant and Fratello's photographer) to discuss the top...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Watches, Auctions, And Heritage Departments
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns, and we talk about recent controversies related to vintage watches, auctions, and heritage departments. We spare our usual chi...
Fratello Talks: Approaching Watch Wearers In The Wild
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you approach other watch wearers in the wild? Or are you hesitant to do so? We often see others wearing incredibly nice watches on their wrists, bu...
Fratello On Air: The Three-Watch Collection And Three Alternatives
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we each discuss our idea of the ideal three-watch collection. Then, we offer up three more a...
Fratello Talks: Quartz Watches
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, where we dive head-first into quartz watches. Lex, Thomas, and Nacho gather in the podcast studio ...
Fratello Talks: In-House Movements
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas discuss the matter of in-house movements. What is an in-house movement? Which bra...
Fratello On Air: One Great Watch Or A Couple Of Really Good Watches
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with another episode and this time we talk about whether it's worth consolidating to one great watch versus having two (o...
Fratello Talks: On Location At Manbodh Watches
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not every day we run into someone wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Watch from 2002. But when you meet Jerrel Manbodh, of Manbodh...
Fratello On Air: Six Divers For Under €1,000 That Are Ready For Summer
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with a look at six divers for under €1,000. We could do this episode any time, but Summer is the perfect time due to casual ...
Fratello On Air: Watch News, First Impressions Of Classic Watches From TAG Heuer, IWC, And Grand Seiko, And Other Rambling
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome one and all to this week’s episode of Fratello On Air. As Mike is out of town, Balazs invites Nacho — who happened to be in Germany — to...
Fratello On Air: Don't Believe The Hype!
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with a rip-roaring episode where we ask you, dear listeners, to step away from the hype. There's a lot of it around these...
Fratello Talks: The Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. This time, Nacho, Lex, and Thomas light a candle, dim the lights, and get nice and cozy as they...
Fratello On Air: Discussing Selling Practices By Brands & Another Speedmaster Question
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with more listener questions. This time we take on selling practices from brands and attempt to respond to yet another Speedma...
Fratello Talks: Impulse-Buying Watches
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we are rolling with the punches and discussing buying watches on impulse. Sinara, Lex, a...
Fratello On Air: Visiting Swatch Group And A Question On The Speedmaster
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss a recent visit to the Swatch Group in the Frankfurt area. We also respond to...
Fratello Talks: Don't Buy The Hype Buy What You Like
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, the topic is hype and hype watches. Lex, Daan, and Nacho discuss their own experiences with hype and how they've navigated this...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Watches For Everyday
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with an episode that focuses on vintage watches that are great for everyday wear. We all love our pieces from yesteryear, so...
Fratello On Air: What's Up With The New IWC Ingenieur?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns after a bit of a layoff and we discuss a number of things including the new IWC Ingenieur. We're glad to be back with you...
Fratello Talks: Our Watches and Wonders Hits And Misses
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex, Daan, and RJ discuss the watches that impressed them the most at Watches And Wonders, but also those who failed to make them enthusiastic. The Ro...
Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2023 Debrief Part 1
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Fratello boys are back in town! And as the fog of war begins to settle, we've sat together and gathered our thoughts on last week's watc...
Fratello On Air: Picking Watches For Each Other — Rolex & Citizen
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Fratello On Air was recorded on the eve of Watches & Wonders. We talk about a couple of the newest releases before turning to our ...
Fratello On Air: A Mix Of Topics — Vulcain, Speedmaster Bracelets, And More
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back again this week, and although we are late, we are here! This episode features several topics, including a new Vulcain chronogr...
Fratello Talks: We're Getting In The Watches & Wonders 2023 Mood
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's only a few days before Watches & Wonders '23 in Geneva, and we're getting in the right mood! Exhibiting brands have been sendi...
Fratello Talks: Our Most Recent Watch Purchases
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daan, Dave, and RJ sit together for this podcast and talk about their most recent watch purchases. We talk about the whats, the whys, and the hows whe...
Fratello On Air: New Watches & A Lot Of Nivada No Alizé & Vodka
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is here with loads of new watches in this episode. No, it's not Watches & Wonders, but it's busy nonetheless! There&apos...
Fratello Talks: The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The anger surrounding the new Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold was very visible in the comments section on our website. It was less noticea...
Fratello On Air: Are Dress Watches Back? No...And Other Fun Topics
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with another rollicking episode. This time, we cover dress watches and ask, in the face of all the hoopla, if dress watches ar...
Fratello Talks: How To Travel With Your Watches
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daan, Ignacio, and RJ talk about traveling with their watches in this podcast. Being watch journalists, we travel a lot, and often want to bring more ...
Fratello On Air: The Sinn T50 And NBA All-Star Weekend
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've been away for a few weeks, but Fratello On Air is back again! We're talking about the newly announced Sinn T50 lineup and then dipping...
Fratello Talks: The Plastic (S)Watch That Saved The Watch Industry in '83
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex, Nacho, and RJ talk about Swatch and its upcoming 40th birthday! One of the coolest brands of the 1980s celebrates 4 decades of amazing and colorf...
Fratello Talks: Brands And Their (Super)Fans
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fratello Talks, Daan, Timo, and RJ talk about the fanatic fans of watch brands. The comments on articles where we discuss Rolex, Tu...
Fratello Talks: The Evolution Of Luxury Watch Prices — Breaking The Sense Barrier?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of the Fratello Talks podcast. Today, Nacho, Lex, and Daan sit together once again. Today's topic of discussi...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk DOXA
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air comes at you with another brand-focused episode. This week, we’re talking about DOXA and the picks are a bit less diver-centric than...
Fratello Talks: Watch Brands Selling Vintage Watches
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nacho, Lex, and Daan sit together to discuss watch brands selling their own stock of vintage watches. Lex joins the podcast after a week away v...
Fratello On Air: On The Autobahn Talking About Synchron, Omega, & Grand Seiko
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with a moving episode — pun intended! We're on the Autobahn late at night talking about the newest releases from Synchr...
Fratello Talks: The Watches We'd Like To See In 2023
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daan, Laurits, and RJ talk about the watches they would like to see introduced by brands in 2023. Daan is hoping Vacheron to come up with a smaller-si...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk About Retro Watches
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air has returned and we cover several subjects this week. However, we spend the most time on a topic initiated by one of our readers about...
Fratello Talks: Watch Brands Increased Their Prices In 2023
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Omega Speedmaster Professional will be priced at €7,500 as per February 1st (it was €7,100). The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface? It is now €...
Fratello On Air: Collection Spotlight — MING, Gallet, Zenith, Angelus & More!
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with Balazs and Mike in the same room! In this episode, Balazs travels to Frankfurt and amongst some surprise topics, the duo ...
Fratello On Air: A Questionable Auction And Swatch Group Stays Away From CPO
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. In this installment, Balazs and Mike hit on two topics. We start with the fact that Swatch Group has no...
Fratello Talks: New Year's Resolutions - The Watches We're Planning To Buy In 2023
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex, Nacho, and RJ talk about their New Year's resolutions regarding watches. We look back at the watches we purchased in 2022, and what we hav...
Fratello On Air: 2023 Is Here, And The Modern Rolex Secondary Market Is Falling Apart
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Yes, 2023 is here, and we're bringing you the latest episode of Fratello On Air! Balazs and Mike are ready for another rip-roarin...
Fratello Talks: Beef Between Thomas And Lex About Dress Watches
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daan, Thomas, and Lex talk about the definition of dress watches. In a recent article on Fratello, Thomas wrote about his vintage Seamaster being a dr...
Fratello Talks: Buying Watches Pre-Owned Vs New
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lex, Daan, and RJ discuss the pros and cons of buying pre-owned watches versus new. We're not all on the same page, but agree that the pre-owne...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike With Way-Too-Early Hopes for 2023
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air comes at you with a new episode. This time, we're talking about our horological hopes for 2023. Of course, there's some typi...
Fratello Talks: What Makes The Patek Philippe Nautilus So Special?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello editors Gerard, Lex, and RJ talk about one of the most coveted watches: the Patek Philippe Nautilus. With the first reference in front of the...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk Holiday Watches And Gifts
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is getting ready for the holidays! In this episode, Balazs and Mike talk about holiday watches and gifts sure to please almost any wat...
Fratello Talks: Our Thoughts On The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Program
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weekly "Fratello Talks..." podcast talks about the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned program that was introduced on December 1st. Thomas, Daan...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Discuss Rolex Pre-Owned And A Lovely New AP
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with Balazs and Mike in their respective saddles to discuss a number of topics. The new Rolex pre-owned program is a focal poi...
Fratello Talks: Buying Your First Serious Watch
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ignacio talks with Sofia and Sinara about making that first big purchase! Buying your first serious (luxury) watch can be a nerve-racking process. How...
Fratello Talks: Dress Watches
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello Talks is a new series next to the Fratello On Air podcast. In Fratello Talks, your hosts Ignacio and RJ discuss various horological topics. I...
Fratello On Air: The Rolex Deepsea Challenge & New Excelsior Park
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is here and Balazs and Mike are back together between extensive travels. This week, we talk about a number of random subjects and th...
Lex And Balazs Talk Breguet
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the second week in a row, Balazs has a guest on the podcast, another member of the Fratello family. After last week’s discussion with Dave about...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk Seiko
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, hello folks! After a one-week respite, we're back with another episode of Fratello on Air! This time, we talk about Seiko and each discusse...
Balazs and Dave Talk Space Watches Beyond The Speedmaster (Urwerk, Fortis, IWC)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Mike is on a business trip in the US Balazs pulls Dave out of retirement.
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk About The Watch Market
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with a new episode and this time, we discuss the watch market. In the background, we bring up a couple of reports that have re...
Fratello On Air: The Grandest Episode Yet — Featuring Grand Seiko
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello on Air returns with an episode about one of our favorite brands: Grand Seiko! That's right, it's an hour of back and forth about a ...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Are Back With The Omega X-33 Marstimer And Rimowa!
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns once again! Balazs and Mike are together after a three-week break due to heavy travel. It's a light-hearted show full of ...
Balazs And Nacho Talk About...
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air: Geneva Watch Days 2022
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air checks in with a new episode and Geneva Watch Days 2022 is the subject. Balazs and Mike discuss some of the key new releases. As alway...
Fratello On Air: A Rant Or Two And Geneva Watch Days Begins
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, Balazs and Mike rant a touch after talking about a number of topics and before finishing wit...
Fratello On Air: Random Musings And Vintage Grand Seiko
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air where Balazs and Mike return to talk watches and other semi-adjacent topics. Vintage Grand Seiko is in p...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk Casio
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with an amusing look at Casio. That's right, it's not just about GShock this time! With these picks, get ready to me...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk Travel, Theft and More
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a long-overdue episode of Fratello On Air! Balazs and Mike have returned from lengthy travel and that forms the underlying agenda of t...
Fratello On Air: Talking About The Tudor Ranger And Field Watches
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air is back with another winding episode where the Tudor Ranger and the idea of a field watch are in focus. Enjoy this flowing discussion ...
Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike Talk Oris
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air comes back with another brand-focused episode and this time, it's Oris! The independent watch company from Hölstein is in play a...
Fratello On Air: Flaming Comments And Scorching Summer Citizen Dive Watches
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fratello On Air returns with a talkative episode. Balazs and Mike cover a lot of ground. Some of it is watch-related while some of it is not! We discu...
Fratello On Air: Scottish Watches Join The Podcast
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rikki and David from Scottish Watches sit down with Rob for the first of two crossover episodes a la Murder, She Wrote, and Magnum P.I. (but with fewe...