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334 episodes
Fratello Talks: Don't Let Money Stop You From Enjoying Watches
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 Nach...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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25:27

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

Fratello Talks: Building A €15,000 Watch Collection
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:02

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

Fratello Talks: Watch Brands With Untapped Potential
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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41:11

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

Fratello Talks: LVMH Watch Week 2025
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 fou...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:21

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

Fratello Talks: Should You Splurge On Many Or Save For The One? — The Watch Buyer's Dilemma
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:02

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

Fratello Talks: How Much Should You Spend On Your First Watch?
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:06

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

Fratello Talks: Our New Year's Watch Resolutions 2025
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 p...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:11

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

Fratello Talks: Watch-World Predictions For 2025
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. Som...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:44

Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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47:12

Fratello Talks: Non-Swiss Watch Brands That We Love
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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26:56

Fratello On Air: Questionable Vintage Watches
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." ...
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57:57

Fratello Talks: Microbrands Vs. Entry-Level Legacy Brands
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 offe...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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28:33

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

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

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

Fratello Talks: The 100th-Episode Q&A Special
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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40:59

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

Fratello Talks: A. Lange & Söhne
Hello, and welcome, folks, to Fratello Talks. Germany's most prestigious watch brand has turned thirty this year! So today, in honor of their third decade of watchmaking from their seat in Glashütte, we're talking all about A. Lange &a...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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28:26
