Fratello.com

Fratello Watches
  • 4,5 (101)
  • Arts
  • Chaque semaine

A regular podcast about watches. Hosted by Fratello Magazine. During our podcast shows, we discuss watches, the watch industry, watch collecting, watches events and more. Make sure to subscribe!

  1. -4 j

    Fratello Talks: Fratello Talks: The Watches We'd Buy If We Started Collecting Today

    Every watch collector has wondered about this at some point. If you could go back to the beginning, armed with everything you know now, what would you do differently? Would you buy fewer watches, take bigger risks, or even skip certain phases altogether? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by RJ and Timo to tackle exactly that question. Looking at today's watch landscape rather than the one they entered years ago, the three discuss the watches they would buy if they were starting their collecting journeys from scratch. Along the way, they touch on changing tastes, lessons learned, and how the market itself has evolved.

    36 min

  2. 21 mai

    Fratello Talks: Vintage Watches — Wear It Or Spare It?

    Most of us here at Fratello love vintage watches, but not all of us are comfortable buying and wearing them. Do you wear it, or do you spare it? Damaging a vintage watch can be expensive, but it might also just feel wrong to wear it daily. Can it withstand today's abuse? Is it still water resistant enough? How about shocks? In this week's installment of Fratello Talks, RJ, Max, and Daan discuss whether they wear or spare their (neo-)vintage watches.

    30 min

  3. 14 mai

    Fratello Talks: There Are No Tool Watches Above €500

    Mechanical watches were once essential tools for pilots, divers, scientists, race car drivers, etc. You’ve probably seen the advertisements in old National Geographic magazines, showing spelunkers proudly wearing their Rolex Explorers or a pilot checking his Breitling Navitimer, using it to calculate fuel consumption. For many years (decades) now, this has been handled digitally, as that’s quicker and perhaps more reliable and precise. Yet, we still call certain timepieces “tool watches.” Prime examples are diving and aviation watches that often cost more than an average monthly salary (or two).

    27 min

  4. 12 mai

    Fratello Talks: The Great Watch Price-Shift Dilemma

    Watch prices have been creeping upward for years, but recently, it feels like something more fundamental is happening. It’s no longer just about incremental increases, as entire segments seem to be shifting. Brands are moving into price territory once occupied by others, microbrands are pushing higher than ever before, and the old mental map of “what you get for your money” is becoming harder to navigate. In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Thomas to unpack this growing dilemma. What’s driving these shifts? Are they justified? And perhaps most importantly, how does this affect the way we perceive value as collectors?

    38 min

  5. 30 avr.

    Fratello Talks: A Big Year For Skeletonized And Openworked Watches

    Skeletonized watches and openworked dials seem to be everywhere this year. From subtle cutouts that reveal just a hint of mechanics to fully open displays that showcase the entire movement, brands across price segments are leaning into transparency. Whether driven by aesthetics, technical ambition, or simply a desire to stand out, it’s a trend that’s hard to ignore. In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Thomas and Lex to discuss what feels like a particularly strong year so far for skeletonization and openworked designs. The trio explores why brands keep returning to this idea, what separates a good execution from a cluttered one, and whether these watches work as daily wearers or remain statement pieces.

    33 min

  6. 23 avr.

    Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2026 Debrief

    Another Watches and Wonders is in the books, and as always, it takes a moment to process everything. Between the main fair at Palexpo, meetings across Geneva, and visits to the various satellite events around the city, the week becomes a blur of watches, conversations, and quick (yet lasting) impressions. Only afterward do the highlights start to settle. In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Max (our man behind the camera, making his podcast debut) to debrief after a packed week in Geneva. The trio discusses the watches that stood out, the surprises that weren’t on their radar beforehand, and a few memorable discoveries from the external fairs running alongside the main event.

    1 h 5 min

  7. 9 avr.

    Fratello Talks: How Much Does Chronometer Certification Matter?

    "Chronometer" is one term that frequently comes up in watchmaking. We see it stamped on dials, highlighted in marketing materials, and often used as a synonym for "high quality." But how much does chronometer certification actually matter to us as collectors? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and RJ to unpack the role of this certification in modern watch collecting. Is it something we actively look for? Does it influence buying decisions? Or is it one of those things that sounds more important than it feels in daily wear?

    24 min

  8. 2 avr.

    Fratello Talks: Watches We Personally Love But Would Not Recommend

    We all have watches we absolutely love but would hesitate to recommend to someone else. That might sound contradictory at first, but spend enough time in this hobby, and it starts to make sense. Not every great watch is universally great. Some require a certain mindset, a specific wrist, or simply a willingness to embrace their quirks. In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, Daan, and RJ discuss precisely those watches — the ones they enjoy for themselves but wouldn’t necessarily suggest as a safe buy for others. It’s a conversation about nuance, experience, and the difference between appreciation and recommendation.

    40 min
Tout afficher (432)

4,5
sur 5
101 notes

À propos

A regular podcast about watches. Hosted by Fratello Magazine. During our podcast shows, we discuss watches, the watch industry, watch collecting, watches events and more. Make sure to subscribe!

Informations

  • Création
    Fratello Watches
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    432
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fratello.com
  • Site web de l’émission
    Fratello.com

Vous aimeriez peut‑être aussi