Fratello Talks: The Watches We’d Buy If We Started Collecting Today
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 even skip certain phases altogether? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by RJ and Timo to tackle exactly that question. Looking at today’s watch landscape rather than the one they entered years ago, the three discuss the watches they would buy if they were starting their collecting journeys from scratch. Along the way, they touch on changing tastes, lessons learned, and how the market itself has evolved. But first, it’s time for a quick wrist check.
Wrist check
Timo is wearing his Cartier Santos-Dumont ref. 96061, a striking two-tone execution featuring a yellow gold case with an almost imperceptible white gold bezel. Elegant and slim, it’s a wonderful example of the Santos-Dumont’s timeless appeal.
RJ has chosen his Apollo 11 Speedmaster in gold, a celebratory take on Omega’s most famous chronograph. It combines historical significance with a ton of presence. For RJ, then, it’s an ideal watch to wear daily.
Nacho is wearing his latest watch, one he brought on his recent honeymoon to Mexico. It’s the unmistakable Doxa Sub 300T Professional, the iconic orange-dial dive watch with a bold design that remains as distinctive today as it was upon its inception in the late ’60s.
Fratello Talks: The Watches We’d Buy If We Started Collecting Today
Though we went into this thinking we’d be talking more about specific watches we’d buy, the discussion took a slight turn toward selection methodologies and the evolution of personal taste. In the end, we do inevitably get back to watches. Regardless, it’s clear that, in retrospect, we would approach things differently. That’s the advantage of hindsight and all the lessons we learn over time. So, now we’d like to hear from you, Fratelli. If you were starting your collecting journey today, what would be your first watch? And what are the most valuable lessons you’ve learned along the way? Let us know in the comments below.
