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Fratello On Air: Curating Our Watch Collections

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we talk about curating our watch collections. That's a large topic with a lot of room f...

Fratello Talks: The Myth Of Perfect Watch Size

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second episode of the second season of Fratello Talks! As we kick off the year, we're dusting off old debates, and today, we talk ...

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

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with a new episode and this time, we ask what would make each other buy a new Rolex. While there's no question that the b...

Fratello Talks: Watch Wishes And Predictions For 2024

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of Fratello Talks of 2024. We hope the new year has been treating you well so far. Here at Fratello HQ, we decided to tac...

Fratello On Air: Sending Out 2023 And Moving On To 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A very Happy New Year from your co-hosts at Fratello On Air! We're back with our first episode of the year. 2024 is here and we discuss some of t...

Fratello Talks: The 2023 Wrap-Up Episode

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to the last episode of Fratello Talks in 2023. Today, RJ, Lex, and your host, Nacho, are here to discuss their personal, profession...

Fratello On Air: Gary Shteyngart Joins The Show

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and I are celebrating Christmas with our loved ones this week. But this is the last Fratello On Air of the year, and we had to go out with a bang...

Fratello Talks: Building A Watch Brand In 2023

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome to the 50th and penultimate episode of Fratello Talks this year. Today, we dive into the topic of building a watch brand in 2023. Y...

Fratello On Air: Our Vintage Integrated Bracelet Picks

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air is here for you during the holiday period! In this episode, we talk about some wild integrated bracelet models that stray from the nor...

Fratello Talks: Current State Of The Watch Market

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Fratello Talks in 2023. Before wrapping up the year, we thought we'd do a little bit of housekeeping. So to...

Fratello On Air: Balazs Talks With Bosko About The Zenith 143-6 And More

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and I are taking some time off from the podcast this week, but we’d still like to leave you with an episode. So this week, I’ll publish my ta...

Fratello Talks: Watch Photography Q&A Ft. Bowl Of Salmon

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 48th episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we have a very special episode lined up for you. We invited our good friend, watch photographer,...

Fratello On Air: Talking About Our €25,000 Watch Collection Picks

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns for another episode and this week, we're talking about our recent €25,000 watch collection choices. Lists are always su...

Fratello Talks: Watches That Changed The Way We Look At Watches

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another episode of Fratello Talks! This is our 47th episode so far, and one in which we're feeling a bit philosophical. You join Le...

Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Watches Of 2023 Including Grand Seiko, Moser, and More

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns with a fresh new episode! 2023 still has a month left in the tank, but we're ready to declare our favorite watches thus f...

Fratello Talks: Watch Accessories

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of Fratello Talks is all about accessories. And no, we're not talking about wallets, scarves, and pinkie rings, don't w...

Fratello On Air: Balazs & Mike In-Person Talking Vintage Excelsior Park, Gallet, And More

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we're excited because we're recording from the same room and we're in London....

Fratello Talks: G-Shock Watches

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, Fratelli, to Fratello Talks. This week, your host, Nacho, is joined by Gerard and Daan. Together, the three take to the topic of G-Shock watc...

Fratello On Air: Case Back Engravings

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fratello On Air returns and this week, we discuss the wide world of case back engravings. Whether they relate to military-issued pieces or special occ...

Fratello Talks: Watches In Movies

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. You join RJ, Timo, and your host Nacho, who are going to be covering a rather b...

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...