Best Fratello Watches Podcasts (2025)

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Fratello Talks: Is 2025 The Year Of The Dress Watch? 38:29

1d ago38:29

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It's 2025, and dress watches are in! But that doesn't mean you have to dust off your tuxedo. In fact, it's quite the opposite: the dress watch's link to formal attire has never been less relevant than it is today. Dress watches — both in the stricter definition and in adjacent style — are gaining popularity, but it's not because of all the opulent,…

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Fratello On Air: Useful And Useless Complications 1:05:12

1d ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss two popular complications and their usefulness. It's the type of nerdy talk we hope you enjoy! Watch complications are a big part of why many of us collect timepieces. Dive watches, chronographs, alarms, and others form the cornerstone of some collections. Today, though, we focus …

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Fratello On Air: Wrapping Up Watches And Wonders 2025 1:18:32

9d ago1:18:32

1:18:32

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're wrapping up Watches and Wonders. We've had time to think about the show, the adjoining events, and the watches. You'll hear our impressions and some good old banter. For our listeners, the watch content begins after 30 minutes. Mike is at his childhood home in Parkland, Florida, t…

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Fratello Talks: Trend Spotting At Watches And Wonders 2025 32:37

9d ago32:37

32:37

We don't just go to Watches and Wonders to get our hands on all the new watches; we also keep our eyes on the bigger picture, looking at the overarching themes that emerge at the show. On today's episode of Fratello Talks, we're looking at some of the trends that we felt were most prominent this year. These are the things we expect to see more of a…

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Episode 20: Chat with Adam Craniotes, RedBar Founder 1:25:11

12d ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy. Here's where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/cran…

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Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Debrief 1:08:29

17d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Welcome to this special installment of Fratello Talks. This is the Watches and Wonders 2025 debrief episode, where Nacho, RJ, Daan, and Lex share their highlights from this year's show. We also discuss just about every brand and novelty released at the fair. Honorable mentions go to some of the novelties released at the other events that took place…

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Fratello On Air: On The Ground At Watches And Wonders 2025 1:11:24

19d ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Welcome back to a special episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we bring you a compilation of recordings from Watches and Wonders 2025. We patched together several segments and even had a guest! Enjoy this inside look at the world's largest watch event. Watches and Wonders 2025 may be over, but it's still fresh in our minds. As we did for the last…

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Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Highlights 14:58

23d ago14:58

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On this rapid-fire episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho and Lex take a short break from their busy schedules to discuss some of their Watches and Wonders 2025 highlights. On location at the YouTube studio at the show, they quickly run through some of the most notable releases, starting with Rolex and Tudor and moving on to some oddball favorites and un…

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Episode 19: Marshall Sutcliffe from Wristwatch Revival 1:10:26

27d ago1:10:26

1:10:26

While Brent endures a visit to Switzerland for Watches & Wonders, Bob and Marc converse with the delightful Marshall Sutcliffe from the extremely popular Wristwatch Revival YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival 00:14 - Introduction 00:45 - Wrist check 03:37 - About our Guest Marshall Sutcliffe 05:56 - Wristwatch Revival Origin Story 1…

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Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Predictions 31:18

1M ago31:18

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Watches and Wonders 2025 is just a few days away, so today, on Fratello Talks, we're making our predictions, voicing our wishes, and expressing our fears for the week ahead. Nacho, RJ, and Lex are feeling the pre-Watches and Wonders excitement. After all, it's the biggest week of the year for the watch industry, with a record 60 brands showcasing t…

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Fratello On Air: Wishes For Watches And Wonders 2025 58:09

1M ago58:09

58:09

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we share our hopes and dreams (not really) for what should be an epic Watches and Wonders 2025. After a blah 2024, we're expecting some cracking releases. We discuss some of our wishes and the event in general. For our listeners, the watch content starts after 30 minutes. Watches and Wonders…

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Fratello Talks: Contemplating Complications 34:13

1M ago34:13

34:13

Simply put, not all complications are created equal. In today's episode of Fratello Talks, we discuss many of these horological elements adjacent to a watch's most essential time-telling function. Nacho, Thomas, and Lex begin by defining terms before listing their favorite complications and ending up with some they don't like so much. They also dis…

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Fratello On Air: How We Feel About Revitalized Watch Brands 1:40:55

1M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss our feelings about revitalized watch brands. The retro trend has been strong for over a decade, meaning that long-dormant names have been brought back to life. Are all successful? Enjoy one of our lengthiest episodes yet. For our listeners, the watch content starts after 35 m…

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Episode 18: Alexandre Voirin of Longines and Carlingue 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

The guys talk timepieces with Alexandre Voirin, winner of the GPHG Revival Award for his work on the Longines Avigation BigEye, and now head of Carlingue Watches. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Shoutout to listener Carl of Liverpool 1:03 Introduction to Alexandre Voirin 2:28 Wristchecks 5:14 Alexandre's experience at Alain Silberstein 8:20 Moving to Switzerland f…

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Fratello Talks: Fratello Talks: The Watches We'd Buy With €10K, €20K, And €30K 22:13

1M ago22:13

22:13

We would all love to have an unlimited watch budget, but that's not the case for most of us. But that doesn't mean we can't have some hypothetical fun and select the watches we'd buy with €10K, €20K, and €30K. On today's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Lex run through their picks at those three price points. Technically, they can choose f…

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Fratello Talks: How To Buy A Vintage Watch 40:09

2M ago40:09

40:09

Have you ever wanted to buy a vintage watch but been put off by potential pitfalls? Well, this episode of Fratello Talks is the one for you. Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas share their advice on buying vintage watches. They've been doing it themselves for years. In Thomas's case, there's even a history of working as a dealer for Amsterdam Watch Co. On…

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Fratello On Air: Three Non-Swiss Watches For €20,000 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we're each choosing three non-Swiss watches with a budget of €20,000. The task is tricky, though, because €20,000 is enough to afford great pieces from the usual suspects, but it means being picky if choosing just one from a costly brand. Get ready for some surprises! For our listeners,…

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Episode 17: Personal projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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This week the guys share podcasting duties with guest host Jason Hutton of ZENEA Watches and the Timepiece Show Series. They talk about upcoming projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Wristchecks 4:00 State of the podcast 7:25 A trip to British Watchmakers 8:26 The first print version of The Calibrated Wrist 13:00 SeL and the…

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Fratello Talks: Audemars Piguet In 2025 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Today, on Fratello Talks, we're discussing Audemars Piguet. The brand is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025 and has kicked things off by introducing a selection of new models earlier this week. Lex was in Le Brassus to report on the novelties, and Nacho and RJ now join him for this week's discussion. They begin by looking at said novelties a…

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Fratello On Air: Myth-Busting Watch Influencers On Social Media 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're in myth-busting mode. We've seen some silly things on social media, and it's time to shed light on them. For our listeners, the watch content begins after 25 minutes. On one hand, we're pleased that so much watch-related content now exists. On the other, the flood of influencers b…

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Fratello Talks: Don't Let Money Stop You From Enjoying Watches 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

In this week's episode of Fratello Talks, we're making a public service announcement: don't let money stop you from enjoying watches! This topic is close to our hearts and has come up more than once at Fratello HQ lately. So today Nacho, Lex, and Thomas gather around the microphones and hash out their thoughts on the matter. Ultimately, it's someth…

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Fratello On Air: Discussing Vintage Chronographs — Part 2 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we tackle the second half of our discussion on vintage chronographs. We get into the weeds in this episode, so we hope you like it nerdy! Last week, we kicked off this discussion on vintage chronographs with our thoughts on why we find these watches so alluring. We mentioned racing, the space race, and ot…

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Episode 16: A Conversation with RJ Broer of Fratello 55:38

2M ago55:38

55:38

This week the guys meet with RJ Broer of Fratello Watches. They talk about the Speedmaster and Speedy Tuesday, the MoonSwatch, and how there is no such thing as watch journalism. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Wristchecks 2:35 RJ’s early watches 4:30 RJ’s first OMEGA Speedmaster 10:00 Timezone.com 16:00 Watchuseek 17:00 Speedy Tuesday 23:00 The MoonSwatch 35:45 T…

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Fratello Talks: Building A €15,000 Watch Collection 35:02

2M ago35:02

35:02

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks. In today's episode, we're taking on the challenge of building a €15,000 watch collection. Nacho, RJ, and Lex have crunched the numbers and leafed through the catalogs and each selected three modern (currently available at retail) watches that they would buy if they had a €15K budget. It's a hypothetical exercis…

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Fratello On Air: Discussing Vintage Chronographs — Part 1 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we begin a two-part series on vintage chronographs. Apparently, our listeners like hearing about these complicated watches that measure elapsed time. Note that the watch content starts after approximately 25 minutes. Vintage chronographs are a special category of watches. They're complex, of…

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Fratello Talks: Watch Brands With Untapped Potential 41:11

3M ago41:11

41:11

Welcome back to Fratello Talks. It's time for some tough love! Today, Nacho, Lex, and Daan are talking about a handful of watch brands with untapped potential. These are big names in the watch world that they deeply respect and admire but feel are not currently delivering to the full extent of their capability. This can relate to a brand's history …

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Fratello On Air: Rolex Under €8K — Our Favorites 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we stick to Rolex under €8K and pick our favorites. The entire history of the brand is up for grabs as long as the price is right. Enjoy the episode, and tune in to the watch content after approximately 19 minutes. Getting a sweet Rolex under €8K is not only doable but pretty darn easy!…

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Episode 15: A Conversation with William Massena 45:10

3M ago45:10

45:10

This week the guys sit down with William Massena of Massena LAB. They talk about the early days of Timezone, why watches are tools, the origins of Massena LAB, and what Massena would do with Rolex. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Wristchecks 3:05 Massena’s early days on Timezone and the IWC conspiracy 10:40 Ashford, WatchNet, Antiquorum, and the rebirth of Timezon…

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Fratello Talks: LVMH Watch Week 2025 33:21

3M ago33:21

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Last week, LVMH Watch Week took place. This week, Nacho, RJ, and Lex are looking at all the watches released by Zenith, TAG Heuer, Louis Vuitton, and Daniel Roth (to name a few). We review all the releases and share our thoughts on those we found worth highlighting. With Watches and Wonders just a couple of months away, you might not have expected …

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Fratello On Air: Traveling With Watches Revisited 1:25:56

3M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss a popular request from our listeners about traveling with watches. We've discussed this topic before, but it's been a while since we last did so. For our listeners, we begin the watch content after 32 minutes. Traveling with watches is a typical topic on forums and boards. So…

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Fratello Talks: Should You Splurge On Many Or Save For The One? — The Watch Buyer's Dilemma 27:02

3M ago27:02

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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 save for one special piece? One method satisfies curiosity and is fulfilling for some, but it can also leave you with your head spinning, a full watch box, and an empty wallet. The other limits you to fewer w…

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Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Divers From The '60s, '70s, And '80s 1:31:13

3M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss our favorite divers from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. We also offer more affordable alternatives. Enjoy this lengthy episode! For our listeners, the watch content begins after 27 minutes. We're receiving some great show ideas from our listeners. For example, today's show on our favor…

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Episode 14: A Conversation with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

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Marc and Brent welcome Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch while Bob relaxes on the beaches of Cartegena. The three discuss personal collecting, the watch industry, and the role of new media. Ariel also makes bold predictions for the future. 0:00 Intro 1:22 Wristchecks 5:10 LA fires raging in Ariel’s hometown 7:12 Firefighting watches 12:48 From aBlogtoRea…

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Fratello Talks: How Much Should You Spend On Your First Watch? 25:06

3M ago25:06

25:06

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 at some point. However, there are plenty of different ways to answer it. Today, Nacho, RJ, and Daan delve into the topic and discuss their approaches to budgeting for a first watch. It's worth mentioning that we are…

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Fratello On Air: Finding Your Place In The Watch Community 1:13:39

3M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

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 minded) people within it. Whether you seek to meet people in person or online, there's even a great option if you don't live in a major city. For our listeners, the watch content begins after 25 minute…

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Fratello Talks: Our New Year's Watch Resolutions 2025 24:11

4M ago24:11

24:11

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 today's episode, Nacho, Daan, and Lex discuss theirs for 2025. They include everything from pondering potential future purchases to considering consolidating comprehensive collections. The guys also reflect on…

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Fratello On Air: Reflecting On 2024 1:07:28

4M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

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 reflecting on 2024 and some key events that shaped the year. Enjoy the episode, and we look forward to 2025! For our listeners, the watch content begins after 27 minutes. Whew, it's been a few weeks since we last…

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Episode 13: Watch talk with Chris Salih from @WatchChris YouTube fame 45:37

4M ago45:37

45:37

The guys welcome Chris Salih from the YouTube channel @WatchChris to discuss favourite releases of 2024, creativity, workflow, and a special upcoming collaboration! 0:00 Intro 1:35 Wristchecks 5:15 Watch highlights from 2024 7:40 Chris discusses his day job in finance and the genesis of his watch habit 10:45 How high finance influences Chris’ YouTu…

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Fratello Talks: Watch-World Predictions For 2025 35:44

4M ago35:44

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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 world of watches in 2025? Nacho, RJ, and Lex share their predictions on today's show. Some of these are wishful thinking, but others are educated guesses based on anniversaries, notable dates, and insider…

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Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024 47:12

4M ago47:12

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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 with a list of favorites under six pre-determined categories. And though they’ll discuss some of what they consider to be the best watches of the year, you can decide which of said timepieces will earn …

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Episode 12: Best of 2024, gift ideas, & recommendations 53:27

4M ago53:27

53:27

This week, the guys review their watch purchases from 2024 and discuss their favourite releases. They also offer up recommendations for the holidays, including watch-related gifts, good podcasts, worthy reads, and entertaining TV shows & documentaries. ____________________________________________________________ 0:00 Intro1:05 Wristchecks4:50 Watch…

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Fratello Talks: Non-Swiss Watch Brands That We Love 26:56

4M ago26:56

26:56

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 brands outside the Alpine region—and even outside Europe—produce high-end mechanical timepieces that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their Swiss contemporaries. Some of these non-Swiss brands have even…

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Fratello On Air: Questionable Vintage Watches 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. In this episode, we stray from our original topic and discuss questionable vintage watches. Lately, too many questionable watches have received universal praise from "noted experts." We get on topic after approximately 15 minutes. Sorry for the aberration. We both love watches from brands that are…

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Fratello Talks: Microbrands Vs. Entry-Level Legacy Brands 28:33

5M ago28:33

28:33

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, Thomas, and Lex ask themselves today. As we've begun to see microbrands develop and offer better quality and undeniable value while entry-level big-name brands stand relatively still, this has certainly …

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Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Watches From the '90s, '00s, and '10s 1:39:23

5M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

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. We received a listener suggestion to discuss our favorite watches from the '90s and '00s. We've added the '10s to the mix as a bonus. Wait 20 minutes for the watch content! One of our favorite listeners, R…

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Episode 11: Dan Mann, The Twelve Days of Dansome, and an audience Q & A 1:26:09

5M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

The guys sit down with guest host, Dan Mann from @thedansome on Instagram, to discuss The Twelve Days of Dansome, his salon quality hair, and whether he is wearing pants…or not. The four tackle audience questions in their first ever Q & A session. Thanks to all those who submitted! 0:00 Intro 0:55 Would the real Dan Mann, please stand up? 2:00 Wris…

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Fratello Talks: 140 Years Of Breitling With Fred Mandelbaum 59:08

5M ago59:08

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This week on Fratello Talks, we're talking all things Breitling with author, collector, and brand historian Fred Mandelbaum. Nacho and RJ join Herr Mandelbaum in a conversation that starts in the early 20th century with some of Breitling's earliest wrist-worn chronographs and spans the brand's development to the present day. We touch upon the evolu…

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Fratello On Air: Japanese Watches — Our Favorites And The Recognizable Models 1:24:26

5M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

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. Stick around to find out how we tackle one of our favorite watch genres. For our listeners, the watch content begins after approximately 17 minutes. Japanese watches rate highly in the minds of both hosts.…

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Fratello Talks: The 100th-Episode Q&A Special 40:59

5M ago40:59

40:59

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 questions, and you delivered. We've gathered, sorted, and selected said questions over the past few weeks, and in today's episode, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas come together to answer them. We cover topics ranging fr…

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Fratello On Air: An In-Person Recording And Holiday Gift Guide 1:10:47

5M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

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 London. We discuss several topics, but we end with a brief holiday gift guide. Our watch content starts after approximately 20 minutes. It's holiday gift guide season but also the last Time4APint of the yea…

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