Fratello On Air: Sending Out 2023 And Moving On To 2024

We talk about the year that was and what's to come

January 02, 2024

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A very happy new year to all of you from your co-hosts at Fratello On Air! We’re back with our first episode of the year. Now that 2024 is here, we discuss some of the trends we expect to see while sending out 2023. It was quite a year with plenty of drama and plenty of new watches. We hit the high and low points.

Sending out 2023 — the year that was! In some ways, we’re ready to move on, but it’s worth taking some time to look back on some of the key events. We cover both vintage and new topics and then look ahead to what may come in 2024. Enjoy the show!

Handgelenks Kontrolle

Before sending out 2023, we take the time to discuss a recent article on Perezcope about the Rolex Space-Dweller. It’s a worthwhile article and will certainly raise your eyebrows! Then, it’s on to the Handgelenks Kontrolle. Balazs is at home in Hungary and sporting his vintage Grand Seiko 5646-7010. It’s a great all-arounder that is getting plenty of wrist time over the holidays. Mike has opted for a watch he hasn’t worn in some time, the Omega Speedmaster 1957 Reissue. The watch is paired with a modern Forstner Komfit JB mesh bracelet.

CK2915 from November 1957 — Image: Phillips

Sending out 2023

We then come to our main topic of sending out 2023 and focusing on 2024. Of course, we can’t ignore some of the concerns that came to light on the auction circuit over the past year. We also discuss changing trends as they relate to dial colors, gold, smaller-sized watches, and the return of both simpler and square watches. For 2024, we question how the market will perform because it certainly slowed down in the second half of 2023. We expect “value for money” to play a strong role this coming year, and finally, we discuss the role of free-standing single-brand boutiques.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to being with you all year! As always, if you have ideas for future show topics, please feel free to let us know.

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JB says:

Jan 03, 2024 at 04:50

The Perezcope read was a Christmas delight. You’d have to abandon all independent thinking not to question the catalog story of the “ Space Dweller”. So Japan is so enthralled with a visit from John Glenn that Rolex takes notice, in the early sixties, produces a model with cocked up dials and laughable case numbers, it’s claimed not popular and forever disappears without a trace. Like so many fairytales, you just have to want to believe. No questions asked. Mike said it best referring to the usual suspects “ it’s in their best interest to huddle together “. My money rides on Perezscope. Somewhere a den of thieves thrives in all markets. It’s been far too easy for far too long in the watch world.

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EDDI2142 says:

Jan 03, 2024 at 11:00

Happy new year chaps!
What I found interesting around the Space Dweller is that there was one specimen that was first mentioned in a book in 1996. And then it took some years for another dial/watch to surface. It does seem like the story was fabricated in the 90s.
I’m a complete novice when it comes to the technical aspect of watches, but wouldn’t it be possible to determine the origin of the dials by looking at them more closely (I’m aware that Perezcope compared the dials of the different watches)?

Looking at 2023, I’m a bit sad that Omega didn’t celebrate the 175 year anniversary with a special watch. But I’m looking forward what 2024 will bring. Still hoping for a less clunky Constellation and maybe I will finally get my hands on a Speedmaster 321.

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Idkwhatnick says:

Jan 03, 2024 at 14:12

As a young 20yo polish guy short on money and with a deep love for watches, I’m happy hearing people being excited about the Citizen Tsuyosa. The yellow Tsuyosa has been my first automatic watch, and soon i will have my first anniversary with it!
Cheers!

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Marcio says:

Jan 04, 2024 at 04:21

Happy New Year guys! Great talk. I believe the auction houses should be more accountable for what they sell – it is about protecting the buyer at extreme levels which makes me wonder who and why folks buy from auctions these days, the prices are normally higher than secondary prices, no warranties, and all this funny business with provenance, paperwork, etc., – the whole thing sounds shady….I struggle to understand. Loupethis has been selling at or lower than market prices, then I can understand. I am not sure if the secondary market is dead, as the Youtuber says, but secondary dealers are not buying or lowballing trade-in values. So, 2024 will be interesting as brands have increased the prices to nonsense levels, but also the whole pretentious behavior from AD and boutiques will finally catch up. Hopefully, we will be treated respectfully again when spending thousands of dollars. Have a nice year ahead, and bring on more Watches & sneakers 😉

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