A 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!
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Giving you the best in watch news, reviews, fun and interviews! Coming from London and Barcelona join Parm and Andy on their exciting journey into the watch industry, as they bring you a genuine enthusiast's take on the watch world. Feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrono_passion_7
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Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Recently Released Watches
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Hi there! Welcome to the latest episode of your favorite watch podcast: Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by Daan and Lex to run through some of their favorite recently released watches. Having not done one of these for a while, we thought we'd look back to some of the latest introductions from the post-Watches And Wonders period. As you m…
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Ep #28: The Mystic Art of Watch Photography with Nacho Conde from Fratello
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Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Join us for a special show with Nacho Conde, Managing Editor for Europe's largest online magazine for watch enthusiasts, Fratello. Not only does he play such an important role in Fratello, he also hosts their regular podcast on YouTube , Frat…
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Ep #29: CP7 Unplugged - Watch Talk & Watch Goals For 2024 & Beyond
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Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Back by popular demand, CP7 goes unplugged and unedited one more time. With it being halfway through the year and inspired by a review watch, the guys talk about their watch goals for this year and maybe the next. We get some real open conver…
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Hello there, and welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Thomas, Lex, and Nacho discuss Seiko Watches. A Seiko is a staple of most watch enthusiasts' collections, whether it's a first-ever mechanical watch or an inexpensive curiosity, a vintage rarity in museum-worthy condition, or anything in between. And though there will certain…
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Fratello On Air: Collecting Watches — Will We Ever Stop?
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Fratello On Air returns with an episode about collecting watches and whether we'll ever stop. It's a good question that we lightly debate because we feel similarly. The watch world is endless, providing us with neverending opportunities to learn and enjoy. Our watch content starts 15 minutes into the show. Both of your co-hosts enjoy collecting, bu…
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Ep #27: The Credor Locomotive - Genta’s Guilty Pleasure?
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Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Gérald Genta is a name that needs no introduction to any watch enthusiast the world over. His designs have shaped the luxury watch world over the last few decades with iconic watch designs such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe…
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Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by RJ and Daan, who delve into the divisive topic of two-tone watches. This includes any watch whose case and bracelet comprise more than one metal with a distinct color difference. Though typically a combination of steel and gold, two-tone watches can…
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Fratello On Air: Do You Wear, Protect, Or Baby Your Dream Watch?
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Fratello On Air is here with a new episode. We told you we'd be back! This week, our show topic comes courtesy of one of our listeners. We were asked how we'd behave with a dream watch that was purchased new. We have some thoughts and we expand the discussion to vintage watches. For those wondering, our watch content starts after roughly 21 minutes…
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Fratello On Air: A Flurry Of New Releases From Omega, Ming, Seiko, And More
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Fratello On Air is back after more than two weeks. We didn't plan to be away but illness and travel got in the way again. Today, we talk about some new releases after our normal banter about a variety of topics. We hope you enjoy the show and, yes, we'll be back in a few short days per our normal schedule! For those who are interested, our Handgele…
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Fratello Talks: Cheap Straps On Expensive Watches
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Hello there! Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we're discussing the topic of wearing expensive watches on cheap straps. Does it make sense to wear a €3000–10000 watch on a €10 strap? Does a €300 OEM strap make sense to begin with? And where do you actually get your money's worth in the strap market? What about aftermarket bra…
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Fratello Talks: The Quest For Relevance In A Hype Hungry Watch Industry
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Welcome to the latest episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex to discuss their thoughts on a hype-hungry watch industry. Lately, more than ever before, it seems that big brands within the watch industry are doing their best to remain relevant by chasing hype. We saw the natural hype behind the Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch t…
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Ep #26: The Rise and Rise of Fears Watches with Nicholas Bowman-Scargill
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Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Join us as we meet and talk to the dapper and charismatic CEO of Fears Watches, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill. How did this former city banker, PR Executive, and Marketing man end up becoming a watchmaker for Rolex and eventually end up reigniting…
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Fratello Talks: Buying, Selling, And Trading Watches Without Regrets
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Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. This topic is familiar to all those who spend enough time in the watch space and especially to those who consider themselves collectors. Buying, selling, and trading watches comes with the territory, and though a decision may seem solid at the time you make it, you may always regret it. I…
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Fratello On Air: Overpriced Vintage Watches From Tudor, Cartier, Rolex, and Seiko
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Fratello On Air returns with an on-location episode where we discuss overpriced vintage watches. Specifically, we bring up models from Tudor, Cartier, Seiko, and Rolex. Yes, these are fighting words, but someone had to say them! We hope you enjoy the episode! This week, we're together in London as Balazs traveled in for work. Close listeners on eit…
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Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Yes unbelievably it’s Episode 25 of The CP7 Podcast! Who would have thought?! So going back to the old school challenges of their early shows the boys have set themselves a real head scratcher in this one. Being the 25th episode, the numbers …
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Hello, and welcome! Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho, Morgan, and Daan pick their desert island watches. Say one day you were unfortunate enough to become stranded on a desert island; which watch from your collection would you want there with you? Now, let’s say it’s not a life-or-death situation but more …
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Fratello On Air: Great Recent Watches That Were Quickly Forgotten
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Fratello On Air returns and we discuss several recent great recent watches that were quickly forgotten. Attention spans are short these days which can be unfair to some excellent releases. We shed light on some of our favorite unheralded pieces. Enjoy the show! What have you done for me lately? We live in the now and with new watches coming at us d…
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Ep #24: Talking Tag Heuer-Kith Formula 1 & Christopher Ward Twelve X
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Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Catching up on the latest watch news and reviews, the boys discuss the biggest (well it’s only 35 mm!) hype release of this year, the return of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 in collaboration with New York streetwear brand Kith. Is the the right way…
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Fratello On Air: Overreacting To The TAG Heuer Formula 1 × Kith & Other Watches
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Fratello On Air returns on its non-normal day because your co-hosts have been under the weather. We're both on the mend, though, and happy to be on the airwaves. In this episode, we cover several topics, but our main discussion centers on the recent TAG Heuer Formula 1 × Kith releases. We try to bring some level of sense to these watches. In this e…
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Fratello Talks: Different Ways To Build A Watch Collection
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Hi there! Welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, you join Nacho, Daan, and Morgan, who discuss the many possible ways of building a watch collection. This includes looking at some common approaches, sharing some sound advice from their experience, and a spot of soul-searching concerning their watch collections. What works for them…
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Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2024 Debrief
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Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we wrap up our Watches And Wonders 2024 with a debrief episode featuring Nacho, Thomas, and Lex. The guys take some time to go over a number of brands (and their corresponding releases) that we missed in episode one. They also discuss the general mood of the show and how it reflect…
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Ep #23: CP7 Go To Watches and Wonders Part 2
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The boys' final account of their amazing trip to Watches and Wonders is told to you in Part 2 of this "audio journal" chronicling this quite amazing Swiss watch event. In this episode, the boys mostly focus on brands which were exhibiting in other parts of Geneva, such as the excellent Time To Watches Show, and at the luxurious Genevan hotels Beau …
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Fratello On Air: Haute Horlogerie On A Budget — Relatively Speaking
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Fratello On Air returns to its normally scheduled slot with a look at some Haute Horlogerie that can be bought at a fair price. To be clear, we're focusing more on high-end complications that usually cost an arm and a leg. This is the second half of an episode we recorded a week ago and we hope you enjoy! Big-time complications often come with a na…
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Fratello On Air: Catching Up With The New Amida Digitrend And A Tissot Antimagnetique
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Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we're coming back late due to our busy schedules. We've decided to cut this recording in half and will come back on our regularly scheduled day next week. For this episode, we talk about the new Amida Digitrend and a vintage Tissot Antimagnetique. Sorry, folks; we're late again! Work is having its way wit…
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Fratello Talks: Swatch Group Novelties From The Watch Valley Event In Utrecht
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Ep #22: CP7 Go To Watches and Wonders Part 1
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The boys are finally back after an exhausting trip! Unscathed and exhilarated by the experience of their first Watches and Wonders at Palexpo in Geneva, they lift the lid on the biggest watch event on the planet bar none. Hear about the plethora emotions that run through the mind of a new watch journalist for the big event, and the excitement befor…
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Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. In this special long-form episode, Nacho, RJ, and Morgan discuss Watches and Wonders 2024. There's much to unpack from this year's fair, so prepare for an extended episode. The trio tackles topics including the general atmosphere of the fair, noticeable trends from brands and the industry overall, a…
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Fratello On Air: Watches And Wonders 2024 — Much Ado About Nothing
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Fratello On Air returns after a three-week break. Half of us traveled to Geneva while the other went to Florida. Both of us saw fancy cars, but only one of us saw impressive watches. The question of who might have a surprising answer! Watches and Wonders 2024 has come and gone and, frankly, it was a bit of a stinker. Watches and Wonders 2024 certai…
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Fratello Talks: A Guide To Gifting Watches
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Hello there! Welcome to a new episode of Fratello Talks. This week, we have decided to discuss a topic we often get asked about: gifting watches. Nacho, RJ, and Daan explore the topic, from whom you should gift a watch, to when it's appropriate to gift someone a watch. Of course, they also provide some examples from their own experience and share s…
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Ep #21: Watches and Wonders... Here we Come!
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In a one-off unedited and unplugged show The CP7 Podcast shares how it is off to Watches and Wonders 2024 at the Palexpo in Geneva, for press week. Listen in to find out how the boys got invited to the press days and the hard work it takes to make it happen. There is also always time for some watch talk as the boys break down the new Rolex and Tudo…
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Fratello Talks: Waitlists, Limited Editions, And Things That Make A Watch Worthwhile
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Welcome to a fresh new episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex for a varied chat centered around the topic of things that make a watch worthwhile. From waitlists to limited editions and even watches for special occasions, added value is not really a matter of price. Does a reasonable wait add to the experience of eventually …
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Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024 So Far
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Hello, and welcome to a rather rowdy episode of Fratello Talks. It's a Friday afternoon at Fratello HQ, and Nacho, Lex, and Thomas gather around the mics to list some of the best watches of 2024 so far. Each of them has picked three of their favorites released during this first quarter and three additional honorable mentions. But, despite their bes…
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Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Watch And Strap Or Bracelet Combinations
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Fratello On Air returns with a new episode inspired by one of our listeners. Today, we're talking about our favorite watch and strap combinations. Of course, we're allowing bracelets to enter the conversation as well. Like always, we also have several other topics on tap. So, what are our favorite watch and strap combinations? It's a good question,…
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Fratello Talks: Cut The Excuses And Enjoy Watches
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Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of Fratello Talks. Excuses, excuses, excuses... Letting them get in the way of a good thing is a shame. So it's time to cut them out and enjoy watches. This is this week's topic of discussion, which Nacho, Lex, and RJ explore in detail. It's an interesting phenomenon that we've observed lately. A new watch is …
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Ep #20: Watch Talk, World Timers & The Best of British
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Finally, after all of the guest shows Parm and Andy get to do a show with just the two of them, shooting the breeze with what’s going on in the watch world. Hear what they have been up to over the last few weeks and find out about the excellent review watch they test drove for Alon Ben Joseph from Ace Jewelers in Amsterdam, the Frederique Constant …
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Fratello On Air: Wearing Vintage Watches On Airplanes
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Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss flying on airplanes with our vintage watches and why we avoid it. We also cover several other watch-related topics before and after the main subject. Enjoy the show! Flying on airplanes may be a normal and safe activity, but how does it affect our vintage watches? We discuss our t…
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Fratello Talks: Watch Marketing Past, Present, And Future
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Welcome to Fratello Talks. This week, you join your host, Nacho, alongside RJ and Lex for a discussion on the evolution of watch marketing. The idea of marketing watches has been around since selling them became a lucrative endeavor. Since then, we have seen the watch industry's efforts take many different forms, from posters to print ads, televisi…
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Fratello On Air: Brands Everyone Should Have In Their Collections
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Fratello On Air returns and this week we discuss watches from brands that everyone should own at some point on their collecting journey. Our ideas come across as more of a suggestion than an edict, though. We also touch on several other watch-related topics before the main event. Enjoy the show! Whether we're talking watches, cars, or any other ite…
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Ep #19: A Watchmaker’s Passion with Giles Ellis of Schofield Watches
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Watchmaking with passion! That's what you will get from this very special episode. Sit back and listen to Giles Ellis, creator of the Schofield Watch Company as he waxes lyrical about his watches, why he makes them, and how he created his very unique watch brand. A refreshing insight into when passion trumps financial reward and why it is so import…
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Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks. Today, you join Nacho, Morgan, and Thomas, who join forces to discuss a number of their watch pet peeves. The guys are feeling particularly grumpy today, so they decided to go on an extensive rant, listing some of the things watch brands do that rub them the wrong way. There are plenty of groan-indu…
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Fratello On Air: What Would Make You Buy A New Cartier?
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Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're asking what would make us buy a Cartier watch. It's a good question because neither of your co-hosts owns a timepiece from the incredibly popular brand. As we'll see, the reasons have little to do with what's currently on offer and more about our wearing habits. What would make us…
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Ep #18: Overlooked But Not Forgotten - 6 Of The Best Watches No One Knows About with Martin Green.
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A watch nerd's delight, that's what this show is! Get your pens and notepads at the ready and prepare to scribble down some serious and essential information. Once again the boys are delighted to be joined by Martin Green, Editor-at-Large for Watch Time, Academy of the GPHG member, and now officially the resident gentleman of the CP7 Podcast. Take …
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Are rising watch prices getting you down? Well, we’ve got good news for you. In this week’s episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, Timo, and RJ take a look at some horological hidden gems under €5K. These are watches you can buy either new or pre-owned that offer something truly interesting for the price. If you want to get the most for your money, thes…
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Fratello On Air: Opportunities For The Watch Industry
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In this week's episode of Fratello On Air, we ponder what's wrong with the watch industry. Before you jump to conclusions, we're not upset. We have a wish list and think that certain areas within this sector could use further thoughts or updates. Get ready for a lengthy episode! So, what's wrong with the watch industry? Maybe "wrong" is too harsh a…
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Ep #17: Size Matters, Watch Talk and British Watchmaking with Sophie's Watch World
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Meet Sophie from Instagram and YouTube’s Sophie’s Watch World. In a show that was planned to be all about British Watchmaking the conversation soon turned into some quality watch talk, banter and putting the watch world to rights. So listen in to this really fun show as we delve into whether style and horology can co-exist, which are the best Briti…
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Fratello Talks: With Jérôme Burgert And Gabriel Vachette Of Serica Watches
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In this week's episode of Fratello Talks, we're pleased to welcome special guests Jérôme Burgert And Gabriel Vachette, the men behind Serica watches. They join your host and Fratello's managing editor, Nacho Conde, for a deep dive into the every-classy French microbrand ahead of its fifth anniversary. They delve into the brand's origins and evoluti…
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Fratello On Air: Choosing The Three Watches We'd Save In A Burning House
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Fratello On Air is back with another listener-inspired show topic. This week, we talk about the three watches each of us would save from a burning house. Don't worry, we'll keep things light as a real fire is no joke. Of course, expect a bit of banter up front as we work up to the main theme. A fire at home is a terrible thought, so feel free to in…
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Ep #16: How To Get Ahead In The Watch Industry: An Interview With Rob Nudds
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Want to know how to get ahead in the watch industry? Recorded in mid-January, the guys interview watch industry insider Rob Nudds, watchmaker, journalist and host of the The Real Time Show podcast. Starting off at the British School of Watchmaking, where he got the highest score on record for his exam in watchmaking theory, find out how Rob went on…
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Fratello Talks: What's The Deal With Watch Prices?
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On today's episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Lex take a look at and try to make sense of watch prices today. It's often a hot topic of discussion in the comments. In a world where price increases have become a bi-yearly phenomenon, it's a challenge to keep up with where value lies. But is it a mistake to expect bang-for-buck in the world of…
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Fratello On Air: What Would Make You Buy A New Seiko?
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Fratello On Air returns with an episode featuring a hypothetical question. This is a recurring series and this time we ask what would make us buy a new Seiko. We'll cover more than just sports watches and settle on a few key asks to one of our favorite brands. Enjoy the show! What would make us buy a new Seiko? It's a good question and one that has…
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