Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2026 So Far
We’re already well into 2026, and the watch industry has given us plenty to talk about. From major releases by established manufacturers to smaller brands introducing watches that caught our attention, there has been no shortage of new things to discover. But which watches actually stand out? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Jorg to look back at the first part of 2026 and discuss some of their favorite watches released so far. Rather than trying to create a definitive ranking, the conversation focuses on the watches that made an impression and why they stood out. With several months still left in the year, there is plenty of room for the list to change. That makes this a useful moment to take stock of what we’ve seen so far. But first, let’s see what’s on their wrists.
Wrist check
Jorg is wearing his Nodus Contrail GMT in the Terra Lux colorway. This compact travel watch combines a GMT function with a sporty design and a versatile appearance.
Daan is wearing his Oris Artelier Art Blakey Edition, a watch honoring jazz drummer Art Blakey. Its more formal design and distinctive dial make it a very different proposition from many of the sportier watches in the Oris collection.
Nacho is wearing his Doxa Sub 300T Professional on a navy-blue NATO strap. The combination gives the familiar professional dive watch a slightly more understated appearance while retaining its unmistakable tool-watch character.
Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2026 So Far
The first part of 2026 has already produced plenty of interesting watches, but choosing the year’s best is inevitably subjective. What makes one watch memorable to one collector might leave another completely cold.
In this episode, Jorg, Daan, and Nacho look back at the releases that have caught their attention so far and discuss what makes them stand out. We’ve kept the individual picks under wraps here, so if you want to hear which watches made their lists and why, you’ll have to tune in to the full episode.
Now we’d like to hear from you, Fratelli: which watch released in 2026 has been your favorite so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
