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Episodes
307 episodes
Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Affordable Watches Vol. 2
Today, we're bringing back the fan-favorite topic of affordable watches. Nacho, Lex, and Daan picked one favorite under €1000 from their personal collections. In this second time diving into the topic, we have a more varied lineup than last tim...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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25:14
Fratello On Air: Passing Down Our Watch Collections
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we take on another listener topic and discuss passing down our watch collections or what might happen to our watches as we age. We're hopefully not near that time, but it's a su...
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1:09:31
Fratello Talks: Patek Philippe Cubitus
This week on Fratello Talks, we examine the Patek Philippe Cubitus. Nacho, Lex, and Daan join forces to discuss this hotly debated release from one of the world's most prestigious watch brands. Initially leaked via a magazine ad, the w...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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36:31
Fratello On Air: Matching Watches And Straps To Clothing
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we tackle a listener question about pairing watches and straps with our clothing. Do we care or put a lot of thought into what we wear with our garb? Stick around to find o...
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Fratello Talks: The Best Watch Bracelets
Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas discuss some of the best watch bracelets, looking at every element that goes into one, from end link to clasp. There’s nothing worse than a bracelet that feels cheap or like an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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28:55
Fratello On Air: Back From New York — An Empire State Of Mind
We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. Balazs has just stepped off a plane from New York and is ready to record. In this episode, we kick off with a healthy dose of banter, touch on some news, and review the two watch shows that ju...
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1:13:50
Fratello Talks: Humor In Watches
Watches are many different things: functional objects, fashion accessories, charming anachronistic timekeeping companions... The list goes on. But one thing they aren't is funny. In the world of watches, the only thing more serious than the tim...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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20:37
Fratello On Air: The Vintage Watches On Our List
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, your hosts discuss the vintage watches currently tickling their collective fancies. Before that, though, there's plenty of banter about sneakers and watches. For your conve...
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Fratello On Air: Are Military Watches Ok For Everyone?
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss military watches new and old. We're not here to discuss our favorite models, but we hit upon some major themes with these pieces. Some of these pieces come from disgr...
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Fratello Talks: The Most Underrated Watch Brands
Hey there, welcome to this week's episode of "Fratello Talks." What are some of the most underrated watch brands out there? That's the question that Nacho, RJ, and Daan have chosen for today's discussion. And though there are indeed many brands...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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35:41
Fratello On Air: Is In-House In The Outhouse?
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss the increasing number of movement production claims and wonder whether it all really matters. In-house, in-house designed, and third-party are only some explanations ...
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Fratello Talks: Ressence — With Founder And CEO Benoît Mintiens
Welcome to this latest installment of "Fratello Talks," where we speak with a special guest. Today, we are happy to be joined by Benoît Mintiens, founder and CEO of the avant-garde Belgian watch brand Ressence. In this long-form episode, we lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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58:18
Fratello On Air: In-Depth Watch Research & Myth Busting
We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air! We apologize for missing last week, but travel and visitors got in the way. This week, we're discussing watch research, the time it takes, and the self-satisfaction obtained when unco...
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Fratello Talks: Should You Wear Your Watch While Playing Sports Or Exercising?
Welcome back to "Fratello Talks." Should you wear your watch while playing sports or exercising? It's a question we often hear. What could the possible risks be for your beloved mechanical timepiece? Or is there no real reason to be worried at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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28:26
Fratello Talks: Does Modern Rolex Still Have The Magic?
Welcome to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. Does modern Rolex still have the magic? That's the question that Nacho, RJ, and Lex tackle today. There's no question that modern Rolex watches are reliable, luxurious timekeepers. But for many ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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26:46
Fratello On Air: Our Favorites From Geneva Watch Days 2024
It's time for another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we cap off Geneva Watch Days 2024 with our favorites from the event. We saw some fascinating watches and met new and old acquaintances. For our listeners, there's not much ba...
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1:07:59
Fratello On Air: On The Go At Geneva Watch Days 2024
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we have a different episode style. Your friendly co-hosts check in while on the go at Geneva Watch Days 2024. Ultimately, we try to give you a feel for the non-stop schedul...
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1:13:12
Fratello Talks: Our Vintage Watch Wishlists
Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas share their vintage watch wishlists. As you can imagine, these guys spend a lot of time thinking about watches. But when they're not writing about the latest releases, they're o...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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26:06
Fratello On Air: Servicing A Large Watch Collection
Fratello On Air returns with an episode discussing how we service a watch collection. It's another listener suggestion and it's a good one! You'll hear about how and when we choose to service a watch and where. Then, we end the episode...
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1:02:13
Fratello Talks - Geneva Watch Days 2024 Wishes And Predictions
Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! If you're listening to this latest episode on the day it was released, then Geneva Watch Days 2024 is just a week away. Today, Nacho, Lex, and Thomas gather around the mics to discuss the event and make som...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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30:57
Fratello On Air: Our Favorite '90s And Early '00s Watches
Fratello On Air returns with our favorite watches from the '90s and early '00s. It's hard to believe that this period is nearly 30 years old! This was a key period for watches and brought pieces that exist today or are highly revered. ...
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1:12:00
Fratello Talks: Guilty Pleasure Watches
Welcome, dear Fratelli, to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho, Lex, and Thomas spotlight some of their guilty pleasure watches. Everyone has at least one; most of us can list at least a handful. These are watches that, though w...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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29:21
Fratello On Air: Likes And Dislikes Of Working In The Watch Industry
Fratello On Air is back with another rip-roaring episode! This week, our topic comes from one of our dear listeners and we talk about what like and dislike about working in the watch industry. It's a candid take on some of our favorite...
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