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Fratello Talks: Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling On The Latest Tradition 7047, 225 Years Of The Tourbillon, And The Brand's Future

June 26, 2026 4:00am 33 min

On the 225th anniversary of the tourbillon patent, we sit down with Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling. Before taking the helm at Breguet on October 1st, 2024, Kissling served as Vice President of Product at Omega. Having know...

Fratello On Air: The Curious Case Of Car Watches

June 23, 2026 1:00am 1:10

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we talk about car watches, a curious subgenre within our hobby. Sure, the automobile industry is massive and has an equally huge fan base, but collaborations...

Fratello Talks: The Watch Retail Experience

June 17, 2026 11:00pm 42 min

For many collectors, buying a watch is about far more than the watch itself. The experience of discovering, trying on, and ultimately purchasing a watch can shape how we feel about it long after it leaves the boutique. Y...

Fratello On Air: How Hype Can Help Or Hurt A Brand

June 16, 2026 3:00am 1:17

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we talk about how hype can help or hurt brands. Naturally, there are plenty of other topics on the docket, including television, German culture, and more!Hype is ...

Fratello Talks: Watches We Would Never Sell

June 10, 2026 11:00pm 32 min

All watch collectors have one watch that they will never part with. It might not be the most expensive piece in the collection, the rarest, or even the one that gets the most wrist time. Sometimes, a watch becomes irrepl...

Fratello On Air: The Summer Watch Is Back!

June 09, 2026 3:00am 1:23

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! As promised, we've returned after a week with more banter and plenty of watch talk. This time around, we discuss the oft-mentioned summer watch and how we feel about it...

Fratello Talks: Could A Desire For Disconnection Spell A Bright Future For Mechanical Watches?

June 03, 2026 11:00pm 26 min

For years, the assumption was that the world would only become more digital — more connected, more automated, more dependent on screens. And yet, in recent years, there seems to have been a subtle shift in the opposite d...

Fratello On Air: Catching Up, Accutrons, And Family Additions

June 02, 2026 1:00am 1:13

Welcome to a long-awaited episode of Fratello On Air! Well, at least we're excited to be back. It's been a while, meaning we'll cover some recent news from the watch industry, sneaker landscape, television, and even our ...

Fratello Talks: Fratello Talks: The Watches We'd Buy If We Started Collecting Today

May 27, 2026 11:00pm 36 min

Every watch collector has wondered about this at some point. If you could go back to the beginning, armed with everything you know now, what would you do differently? Would you buy fewer watches, take bigger risks, or ev...

Fratello Talks: Vintage Watches — Wear It Or Spare It?

May 20, 2026 10:00pm 30 min

Most of us here at Fratello love vintage watches, but not all of us are comfortable buying and wearing them. Do you wear it, or do you spare it? Damaging a vintage watch can be expensive, but it might also just feel wron...

Fratello Talks: There Are No Tool Watches Above €500

May 14, 2026 2:00am 26 min

Mechanical watches were once essential tools for pilots, divers, scientists, race car drivers, etc. You’ve probably seen the advertisements in old National Geographic magazines, showing spelunkers proudly wearing their R...

Fratello Talks: The Great Watch Price-Shift Dilemma

May 12, 2026 6:00am 37 min

Watch prices have been creeping upward for years, but recently, it feels like something more fundamental is happening. It’s no longer just about incremental increases, as entire segments seem to be shifting. Brands are m...

Fratello Talks: A Big Year For Skeletonized And Openworked Watches

April 29, 2026 11:00pm 33 min

Skeletonized watches and openworked dials seem to be everywhere this year. From subtle cutouts that reveal just a hint of mechanics to fully open displays that showcase the entire movement, brands across price segments a...

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2026 Debrief

April 22, 2026 11:00pm 1:04

Another Watches and Wonders is in the books, and as always, it takes a moment to process everything. Between the main fair at Palexpo, meetings across Geneva, and visits to the various satellite events around the city, t...

Fratello Talks: How Much Does Chronometer Certification Matter?

April 08, 2026 11:00pm 23 min

"Chronometer" is one term that frequently comes up in watchmaking. We see it stamped on dials, highlighted in marketing materials, and often used as a synonym for "high quality." But how much does chronometer certificati...

Fratello Talks: Watches We Personally Love But Would Not Recommend

April 01, 2026 11:00pm 39 min

We all have watches we absolutely love but would hesitate to recommend to someone else. That might sound contradictory at first, but spend enough time in this hobby, and it starts to make sense. Not every great watch is ...

Fratello On Air: Vintage Brands Worth Checking Out

March 31, 2026 5:00am 1:16

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss underrated vintage brands that are worth a long look. We've had these types of chats before, but it's always nice to see what we've missed. You'll...

Fratello Talks: The Talking Points That Define Horology

March 26, 2026 12:00am 34 min

Spend enough time around watches, whether at events, in boutiques, or just talking to fellow enthusiasts, and you start to notice the same talking points coming up again and again. Certain topics seem to define how we th...

Fratello Talks: Does Resale Value Affect How Much You Enjoy a Watch?

March 19, 2026 12:00am 41 min

It’s a question that comes up from time to time in today’s watch world: Does resale value affect how much you enjoy a watch? With secondary market prices discussed almost as frequently as specifications, it’s hard to ign...

Fratello On Air: Does Price Transparency In The Vintage Watch Market Exist?

March 17, 2026 2:00am 1:21

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we address a listener's question about price transparency in the vintage market. Does it exist, and if not, how should a new collector navigate these murky waters...

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