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Fratello Watches
Watches
Rolex
Watch Collecting
Seiko
Vintage Watches
Omega
Watches and Wonders
Grand Seiko
Tudor
Geneva Watch Days
Omega Speedmaster
Luxury Watches
Patek Philippe
Watch Industry
Microbrands
Breitling
Chronographs
Horology
Vintage Chronographs
Hublot

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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Latest Episodes

No watch is perfect, and even the most enthusiastic collectors have their limits. It might be a poorly finished detail, an uncomfortable clasp, or a design choice that makes you wonder what the brand was thinking. Some things are easy to overlook, wh... more

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss German watch brands, focusing on the sportier marques. There's no doubt about it; this show is close to our hearts. Balazs lives in the Fatherland, and Mike spent 12 years there. Th... more

The watch industry is constantly changing, whether through new product launches, shifting ownership structures, or brands reassessing their place in the market. Some developments have implications that go well beyond a single release. They can influe... more

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we return after more travel and a birthday celebration to discuss the Japanese watch market. While the topic may sound quizzical, the Land of the Rising Sun presents a unique set of chall... more

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Recent Guests

Daniela Pusch
Unit and editorial director of WatchTime.
WatchTime
Episode: Fratello Talks: With Daniela Pusch Live From WatchTime Düsseldorf
Sébastien Chaulmontet
Sellita head of innovation and founder of Albishorn, with a background in movement development.
Sellita
Episode: Fratello On Air: Sébastien Chaulmontet On Sellita, Albishorn, And The Love Of Vintage Watches
Sylvain Berneron
Designer and founder, Berneron brand
Berneron
Episode: Fratello Talks: Sylvain Berneron
Gregory Kissling
Representative from Breguet discussing the brand and its innovations
Breguet
Episode: Fratello Talks: Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling On The Latest Tradition 7047, 225 Years Of The Tourbillon, And The Brand's Future
Claude Greisler
Co-founder and head watchmaker at Armin Strom
Armin Strom
Episode: Fratello Talks: With Claude Greisler of Armin Strom
Federico Ziviani
CEO of Gerald Charles
Gerald Charles
Episode: Fratello Talks: Gerald Charles CEO Federico Ziviani [Live In Geneva]
Øystein Husby
Co-founder of Straum Watches
Straum Watches
Episode: Fratello Talks: Straum Watches And The New Straum × Fratello Jan Mayen Titanium With Co-Founder Øystein Husby
Gary Steingard
Watches and Wonders attendee and returning guest
Episode: Fratello On Air: On The Ground At Watches And Wonders 2025
Benoît Mintiens
Founder and CEO of Ressence watches
Ressence
Episode: Fratello Talks: Ressence — With Founder And CEO Benoît Mintiens

Hosts

Mike Stockton
Fratello watch writer and procurement professional
Balazs
Fratello watch writer and collector
Nacho
Watch journalist at Fratello Magazine
Daan

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 346 ratings
  • Best watch podcast

    Always great vibes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bevakningsbåt
    Sweden9 months ago
  • Where is the editor?

    This podcast should be an email. I’m sure there is good content buried in there somewhere but the multiple times I’ve tried to listen through an episode I just get so bored I can’t handle it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    J.Huaso
    United Statesa year ago
  • Watch talk?

    I had previously unsubscribed to this because there was just too much inane nonsense talked before they got into watch talk. But, I gave it another go and on the 23rd January episode, it was a full 20 minutes before any talk of watches came in. 20 minutes! The longer episodes with Mike are not enjoyable unfortunately. The shorter ones are the only ones I can listen to because Mike isn’t on them and they actually talk about watches

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dbart71
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Low Key, Approachable and Informative Watch Pod

    Been a fan of Fratello since day 1 of the watch bug and love the Fratello Talks episodes.

    Would only ask that please please please link to the watches you’re speaking about on each episode to help listen along on my phone for example. A bit more work, yes but would go SUCHHHH a long way!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DUGO85
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Two different podcasts

    Fratello gives you two very different podcasts about watches. "Fratello Talks": fast-paced, upbeat, caffeinated, fun. And "Fratello On Air": slow, endlessly rambling and more interested in the detours than the destination. Choose wisely!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinka_Taylor
    Germany2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Host banter and chemistry are a draw for some listeners, though others find frequent interruptions distracting.
Fratello Talks is often described as lively and focused, while Fratello On Air's longer conversations and detours divide listeners.
Listeners value the hosts' watch knowledge, candid opinions, and accessible discussions of vintage collecting and industry trends.
Some listeners report audio-level problems and would welcome timestamps or links to the watches discussed.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#134
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#106
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#243
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#101
Germany/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#116
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#152
Italy/Arts

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Fratello On Air: Sébastien Chaulmontet On Sellita, Albishorn, And The Love Of Vintage Watches
Q: What makes a modern watch feel genuinely vintage, as Albishorn does?
He points to historically informed proportions, including thinner cases and smaller diameters, along with carefully considered dial layouts and details that evoke a period without copying an existing watch.
Fratello On Air: Sébastien Chaulmontet On Sellita, Albishorn, And The Love Of Vintage Watches
Q: What do people get wrong when it comes to Sellita?
Chaulmontet says Sellita is a long-established B2B supplier, not a consumer-facing watch brand, and that its scale, worldwide parts availability, reliability, and customization are often overlooked.
Fratello Talks: With Daniela Pusch Live From WatchTime Düsseldorf
Q: What are some of your highlights?
Pusch highlights the Fortis Novonaut, especially its green-and-white dial, and describes it as a tool watch suited to the fair. The hosts share other notable watches they saw, including the Sinn 140, Squale Galeazzi, sapphire G-Shock models, and Formex Aria.
Fratello Talks: With Daniela Pusch Live From WatchTime Düsseldorf
Q: How long have the WatchTime watch fairs been going on, and where did they start and where are they today?
Daniela Pusch says WatchTime Düsseldorf is in its seventh edition, has two main halls and exhibitors from around the world, and has developed a strong community atmosphere. WatchTime New York is in its eleventh edition and has a more luxurious, higher-end feel adapted to its local market.
Fratello Talks: Recent Shifts In The Watch Industry
Q: I would love an episode about the various behind-the-scenes dial manufacturers and suppliers in Switzerland.
The hosts say that factory tours can become repetitive when they show similar machines and high-volume production, but handmade dials, hand engraving, and other artisanal techniques could make a compelling feature.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fratello.com

What is Fratello.com about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations about watches, collecting, and the wider watch industry, hosted by Fratello writers and collectors including Mike Stockton, Balazs, and Nacho. The format ranges from focused discussions of particular models, movements, and design choices to broader debates about vintage markets, new releases, microbrands, and watch events. Longer, more informal conversations also bring in travel, culture, and other hobbies, while shorter panel discussions tend to stay close to the subject at hand. The hosts draw on personal collecting experience and industry knowledge, balancing technical detail with opinions about wearability, value, serviceability, and changing collector tastes. Occasional interviews with designers and watch-industry figures... more

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2. Sébastien Chaulmontet
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4. Gregory Kissling
5. Claude Greisler
6. Federico Ziviani
7. Øystein Husby
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