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 content starts after approximately 20 minutes.

It's holiday gift guide season but also the last Time4APint of the year in London. Balazs has made the journey into the Big Smoke and we've decided to record in his hotel. We exchanged some gifts before the episode, are prepped for the night's festivities, and have holiday gift guide suggestions.

Handgelenkskontrolle

This week's Handgelenkskontrolle is complicated because we mention the watches on our wrists and several we brought for the evening's get-together. Balazs has brought the new Nivada Grenchen F77 Collection Ceramic, a stunning watch that starts at just €1,370 with a full ceramic case and bracelet. Mike has his Ming 37.02 Minimalist on an olive Jean Rousseau Barenia leather strap. We've listened to previous requests and have included a picture of all the watches discussed in the episode. From left to right, a '50s Tissot, an Omega 27 Chro, a Lemania 27 Chro, a Breitling Chronomat 769, an Angelus 250, an Angelus Chronodato Luxe, and a Gruen Ocean Chief.

Holiday gift guide

For the holiday gift guide, we each mention three different items. Some our watch-related, while others are great for daily life or travel. We mention the following:

• On Cloudmonster running shoes — Balazs swears by them and Mike needs to give them a try!
• The Fratello x Bergeon Mini Tool — both of us own one and it's a great stocking stuffer
• The Star 69 straps from Joseph Bonnie — these look like rubber Tropic straps, but are made of leather
• Treating yourself to a bespoke strap from the likes of Delugs or Handdn — there's nothing like a tailored strap to pair with your favorite watch
• The book, Chronographs for Collectors — we reviewed this in 2016 and it's a fantastic gift!
• Finally, the Rimowa Pilot Case — an expensive splurge, but such a cool piece for travel or storing camera gear

Thanks so much for listening and we'll be back next week with a new episode! If you have ideas for future show topics, please let us know.