All watch collectors have one watch that they will never part with. It might not be the most expensive piece in the collection, the rarest, or even the one that gets the most wrist time. Sometimes, a watch becomes irreplaceable for reasons that have very little to do with specifications, market value, or prestige. In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Thomas to discuss the watches they simply couldn’t imagine selling. Along the way, the conversation touches on sentimentality, personal milestones, and how our relationships with watches can evolve. While many collectors talk about buying and selling as part of the hobby, some pieces seem destined to stay. But first, a quick wrist check.

watches we would never sell — Cartier Santos Galbée XL 2823 wrist shot

Wrist check

Daan is wearing his Cartier Santos Galbée XL 2823. You might not be surprised to hear that this one makes the cut of Daan’s list of watches he’d never sell. It has become synonymous with Daan over the past five years, and it’s just too good to let go.

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour "China Blue" on wrist

Thomas has on a Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “China Blue,” a contemporary take on the cushion-shaped dress watch with a beautifully textured blue dial. It’s a watch that looks good dressed up or paired with your favorite denim jacket.

Tudor Pelagos FXD on wrist

Nacho is wearing his Tudor Pelagos FXD, the titanium fixed-lug dive watch par excellence. He has paired it with a dark gray elastic strap known as the “Cinch,” sold by Sigma Strap. It’s a comfortable option that matches the FXD’s tool-watch character.

watches we would never sell — Rolex Datejust 1601 on its side, crown up, on edge of tray

Fratello Talks: Watches We Would Never Sell

Most collectors eventually discover that the watches they value most aren’t necessarily the most valuable. Instead, they’re the pieces that carry meaning beyond the watches themselves. In this episode, Nacho, Daan, and Thomas discuss the watches they could never imagine selling and the reasons those pieces have become permanent parts of their collections.

Now we’d like to hear from you, Fratelli: which watch in your collection would you never sell, and why? Let us know in the comments below.

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