Latest Haute horlogerie Podcast Episodes
Fratello Talks - Why Is Rolex Always Winning?
Fratello.com - August 24, 2023 03:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIt's another week, and Fratello Talks is back! This episode is all about Rolex and, specifically, about the Crown's uncanny ability to always come out on top. RJ and Lex join Nacho to discuss Rolex's inability to lose, make mistakes, or create a bad watch. But wait, is that actually the case? Su...
Fratello On Air: Matt From Spirit Of Time Joins The Show
Fratello.com - August 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsA 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!
Fratello Talks - Don't Baby Your Watches
Fratello.com - August 17, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe first Fratello Talks podcast that is also available to watch on video. We (Ignacio, Morgan, and RJ) discuss not babying your watches in this episode. They're made to be worn, despite the sometimes hefty price tag. Getting some of those battle scars on your watches makes it YOUR watch and per...
Fratello On Air: Alternative Watches To Pieces In Our Collections
Fratello.com - August 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns and this week we discuss alternative watches to those already in our collections. The idea came from a listener of the Whiskey & Watches podcast. It was then covered by the folks on Wrist Cheese Radio and the Spirit of Time podcast. We take our own spin on this idea as yo...
Fratello Talks: Big Watches
Fratello.com - August 10, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome, Fratelli of all shapes and sizes, to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Tomas, Morgan, and Nacho gather around the Fratello podcast table (and light up a scented candle) to discuss a topic that's been weighing heavy on their minds (and wrists) lately—big watches. All three ha...
Fratello On Air: Rants On Gray Market Tomfoolery And Homages
Fratello.com - August 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air is back with a new episode. This week, we touch on a couple of recent topics including the gray market and some associated troubles. We also discuss a newly released homage watch and the light controversy that it brought. As always, we enjoyed ourselves and hope that you'll do th...
Fratello Talks: It's Time To Look For Neo-Vintage Watches
Fratello.com - August 03, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsOne of the most recurring topics here in the office is the so-called neo-vintage watches. Watches that were produced anywhere between the 1980s and the early 2000s. There's no clear definition (yet), so we go with this roughly 20-25 year time span starting in 1980. There are some neglected but v...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Seiko, Buckles, And Speedy Bracelets
Fratello.com - August 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe're back at Fratello On Air after a two-week break. Mike is moving to London and Balazs is busy with all sorts of Summer activities. But here we are and we're ready to talk about vintage Seiko, buckles, and Speedy bracelets. We think today's episode flows quite well and we hope that you enjoy ...
Fratello Talks: Watch Photography
Fratello.com - July 20, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome, one and all, to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks! Today, two of the men behind the lenses here at Fratello sit for a chat about watches, photography, and the sweet spot where those two things meet. Morgan and Nacho share their stories on how they first discovered photography and ev...
Fratello On Air: New Watches From Seiko, TAG Heuer, Aquastar, and Louis Vuitton
Fratello.com - July 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns with a discussion on some of the latest new watches. We discuss a number of brands including Seiko, Nivada, TAG Heuer, Louis Vuitton, and Aquastar. As always, expect a fair dose of candor! Geneva Watch Days may be coming in just a month, but there has been a bevy of new ...
Fratello Talks: A Summertime PSA For All Watch Enthusiasts
Fratello.com - July 13, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we offer you, our dear Fratelli, a public service announcement: get your watches tested for water resistance before jumping into the pool/sea/ocean this summer! Inspired by a recent experience made by Lex, which serves as a cautionary tal...
Fratello Talks: Useless Features
Fratello.com - July 07, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this 28th episode of Fratello Talks, hosts Lex, Thomas, and RJ discuss useless features when it comes to watches. It's not (only) about complications that one never uses but also about useless functions, such as a power reserve on an automatic watch or a screw-down crown on a 30M WR watch (ye...
Fratello On Air: Tips For Buying Used Watches
Fratello.com - July 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns with another listener-inspired topic. This week, we tackle buying used watches and give some tips that we've learned over time. Expect a good back-and-forth dialog while our co-hosts are traveling away from Germany. As always, we're interested in your thoughts on a topic ...
Fratello Talks: GADA Watches
Fratello.com - June 29, 2023 03:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Morgan (a podcast debutant and Fratello's photographer) to discuss the topic of GADA watches. They already shared their thoughts in article form on the website. Still, they decided to have a chat that expands on the topic, tacklin...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Watches, Auctions, And Heritage Departments
Fratello.com - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns, and we talk about recent controversies related to vintage watches, auctions, and heritage departments. We spare our usual chit-chat in the beginning and loop in a watch-related sighting in an upcoming Christopher Nolan movie. If you like candid talk, we hope you enjoy to...
Fratello Talks: Approaching Watch Wearers In The Wild
Fratello.com - June 22, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDo you approach other watch wearers in the wild? Or are you hesitant to do so? We often see others wearing incredibly nice watches on their wrists, but it's only once in a while we will comment about it. Lex remembers someone wearing a full gold Cartier Santos 100 with a very special strap he co...
Fratello On Air: The Three-Watch Collection And Three Alternatives
Fratello.com - June 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we each discuss our idea of the ideal three-watch collection. Then, we offer up three more at a more approachable level. Enjoy the show and let us know your thoughts. Yes, the three-watch collection is a popular topic. This time, it's ou...
Fratello Talks: Quartz Watches
Fratello.com - June 15, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, where we dive head-first into quartz watches. Lex, Thomas, and Nacho gather in the podcast studio to discuss their love for battery-powered timepieces. There’s a lot to like about them. They’re reliable, accurate, and typically more affordable th...
Fratello Talks: In-House Movements
Fratello.com - June 09, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this week's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas discuss the matter of in-house movements. What is an in-house movement? Which brands produce/use them? And how much do they matter to the guys when buying a watch? If you want the answers to these questions, listen to the episode be...
Fratello On Air: One Great Watch Or A Couple Of Really Good Watches
Fratello.com - June 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air is back with another episode and this time we talk about whether it's worth consolidating to one great watch versus having two (or more) really good watches. Of course, your definition of a great and good may vary, but we think you get the gist. Is it worth owning one great watc...
Fratello Talks: On Location At Manbodh Watches
Fratello.com - June 02, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIt's not every day we run into someone wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Watch from 2002. But when you meet Jerrel Manbodh, of Manbodh Watches, chances are likely you will see him wearing that special Royal Oak watch made of Alcrite. For this Fratello Talks podcast, RJ and Nacho went ...
Fratello On Air: Six Divers For Under €1,000 That Are Ready For Summer
Fratello.com - May 31, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns with a look at six divers for under €1,000. We could do this episode any time, but Summer is the perfect time due to casual wear and loads of water-related activities. We've picked a fairly wide range of pieces from a wide array of countries. If rotating bezels are your t...
Fratello On Air: Watch News, First Impressions Of Classic Watches From TAG Heuer, IWC, And Grand Seiko, And Other Rambling
Fratello.com - May 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome one and all to this week’s episode of Fratello On Air. As Mike is out of town, Balazs invites Nacho — who happened to be in Germany — to join him for a chat. Today’s installment brings you a loosely structured discussion. The guys talk about their current comings and goings before steeri...
Fratello On Air: Don't Believe The Hype!
Fratello.com - May 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns with a rip-roaring episode where we ask you, dear listeners, to step away from the hype. There's a lot of it around these days and it can be overwhelming. We're here to talk about it and have a little fun along the way. Don't believe the hype! No, this isn't a discussion...
Fratello Talks: The Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch
Fratello.com - May 11, 2023 03:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. This time, Nacho, Lex, and Thomas light a candle, dim the lights, and get nice and cozy as they touch on the topic of MoonSwatch. After a stunning debut, the Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch has struggled to follow up on its initial hype. We...
Fratello On Air: Discussing Selling Practices By Brands & Another Speedmaster Question
Fratello.com - May 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns with more listener questions. This time we take on selling practices from brands and attempt to respond to yet another Speedmaster question. Enjoy the ride! Yes, we are back with more listener questions and this time we take on a two-part question that revolves around se...
Fratello Talks: Impulse-Buying Watches
Fratello.com - May 04, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we are rolling with the punches and discussing buying watches on impulse. Sinara, Lex, and Nacho gather around the Fratello podcast table to share their stories, have a laugh, and misquote Mike Tyson. Because there's nothing quite like hav...
Fratello On Air: Visiting Swatch Group And A Question On The Speedmaster
Fratello.com - May 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss a recent visit to the Swatch Group in the Frankfurt area. We also respond to a listener's question about the beloved Omega Speedmaster. Enjoy! Yes, Balazs and I were on the move and managed to visit the Swatch Group in th...
Fratello Talks: Don't Buy The Hype Buy What You Like
Fratello.com - April 27, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFor this episode, the topic is hype and hype watches. Lex, Daan, and Nacho discuss their own experiences with hype and how they've navigated this tricky topic. Daan shares his unique view as a RedBar Amsterdam member, who surrounds himself with people and watches every month — a precarious posit...
Fratello On Air: Vintage Watches For Everyday
Fratello.com - April 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFratello On Air returns with an episode that focuses on vintage watches that are great for everyday wear. We all love our pieces from yesteryear, so why not choose some that can handle the rigors of daily life? Settle in and listen while we talk for a while. The problem with most vintage watch...
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