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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!
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Fratello On Air: The Summer Watch Is Back!
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! As promised, we've returned after a week with more banter and plenty of watch talk. This time arou...
Fratello Talks: Could A Desire For Disconnection Spell A Bright Future For Mechanical Watches?
For years, the assumption was that the world would only become more digital — more connected, more automated, more dependent on screens. And yet, in r...
Fratello On Air: Catching Up, Accutrons, And Family Additions
Welcome to a long-awaited episode of Fratello On Air! Well, at least we're excited to be back. It's been a while, meaning we'll cover some recent news...
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...
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? Damag...
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 Nat...
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 incre...
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 disp...
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...
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...
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...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Brands Worth Checking Out
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss underrated vintage brands that are worth a long look. We've had these types...
Fratello Talks: The Talking Points That Define Horology
Spend enough time around watches, whether at events, in boutiques, or just talking to fellow enthusiasts, and you start to notice the same talking poi...
Fratello Talks: Does Resale Value Affect How Much You Enjoy a Watch?
It’s a question that comes up from time to time in today’s watch world: Does resale value affect how much you enjoy a watch? With secondary market pri...
Fratello On Air: Does Price Transparency In The Vintage Watch Market Exist?
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we address a listener's question about price transparency in the vintage market. Does it exi...
Fratello Talks: The Microbrands To Watch In 2026
The microbrand segment of the watch industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade. What once felt like a niche corner of the horology world h...
Fratello On Air: When A Cult Brand You Enjoy Goes Mainstream
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! We're back (sort of) after more travels, and this week, we discuss the fallout that happens once a...
Fratello Talks: New And Pre-Owned Watches We'd Buy For €5,000
What watch would you buy with €5k in your pocket today? And what if you could spend no less than €4,500? That's the hypothetical dilemma we're tacklin...
Fratello Talks: Is Heritage Overused And Overrated?
These days, "heritage" might be the most overused word in watch marketing. Every other press release seems to reference archives, vintage inspiration,...
Fratello Talks: How To Get The Most Out Of Collecting Watches
Collecting watches can be as simple or as complicated as you make it. For some, it’s a slow accumulation of pieces they like. For others, it’s a focus...
Fratello On Air: Taking Our Time Machine Back To 2016
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we hop into our time machine and travel back 10 years to 2016. As we'll see, in some ways, t...
Fratello Talks: Different Approaches To Buying Your First "Serious" Watch
For many of us, there’s a clear line between the watches we liked and the first one we considered "serious." Maybe it was the first mechanical piece w...
Fratello Talks: Understanding Water Resistance
Have you ever wondered exactly what the water resistance rating on your watch's dial means? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, Thomas, and Daan...
Fratello Talks: Why We Chose Analog Watches In A Digital World
Why do we choose analog watches in a digital world? It's a valid question, as these mechanical timekeepers (though still functional) are no longer the...
Fratello Talks: LVMH Watch Week 2026 Highlights
We're barely three weeks into 2026, and things are off to a strong start. It used to be that we'd have to wait until Watches and Wonders to get the fi...
Fratello On Air: The Speedmaster Reverse Panda Rocks, But We Miss The LEs
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss the latest Speedmaster Professional reverse panda. However, this isn't your...
Fratello Talks: What The First Watch Releases Of 2026 Reveal About The Year Ahead
The year is off to a flying start with some big releases from fan-favorite brands. In today's episode of Fratello Talks, we're taking a look at the fi...
Fratello On Air: What We're Shopping For, Or Not, In 2026
Happy New Year from Fratello On Air! We're back with a new episode, and we're going shopping. Well, maybe. One of us has his eyes on several pieces wh...
Fratello Talks: Watch Wishes And Predictions For 2026
Happy New Year, dear Fratelli! We are following up on our kick-off to this new lap around the sun with a fresh new episode of Fratello Talks, where we...
Fratello Talks: The Best Entry Level Watches To Start A Collection In 2026
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 collection...
Fratello Talks: Horological Highlights Of 2025
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
Merry Christmas and welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! We're back with an episode on Christmas Eve, and we're talking about our favorite S...
Fratello Talks: The Forces Redefining The Watch Industry's Future
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 this...
Fratello Talks: The Best Microbrand Watches Of 2025
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’re doing...
Fratello Talks: Gold Watches Revisited
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 signif...
Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby
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
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. Tod...
Fratello On Air: The Greatest Dive Watches Of All Time
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
Watch collectors often discuss design, materials, and mechanical nuance, but the conversation frequently shifts toward something less tangible — the s...
Fratello On Air: The Best Modern Watches Are Still Five-Digit Rolex
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 greatest col...