Welcome to the forty third episode of Fratello Talks. Right now, we’re feeling retrospective, so we determined to look again at some highlights launched all through this 12 months thus far. You be a part of RJ, Lex, and Nacho, who will run by means of what, to them, are one of the best watches of 2023. Every has been tasked with choosing their 5 favorites from the 12 months. They saved these picks to themselves, however as you’ll see, there was no overlap. However earlier than we try their highlights of the 12 months thus far, it’s time for a wrist verify.
Wrist verify
We kick issues off with Lex, who continues to be driving a excessive along with his Chronoswiss Timemaster. As he defined final Monday, he has rediscovered this look ahead to himself and rekindled his love for it. This can be a recognized phenomenon to observe collectors. Generally absence, adopted by an absence of ardour, alerts that it’s possibly time to cross a watch on. However different occasions, it actually makes the guts develop fonder. For Lex, his love of the 44mm Chronoswiss Timemaster as soon as once more burns as brilliant as its spectacular lume dial.
RJ has opted for one thing barely extra understated than a 44mm lume-dialed watch with a large onion crown. He’s preserving issues stylish along with his Rolex Datejust 1601 from the early ’70s. This can be a particular one for RJ as he acquired it as a commencement present from his dad and mom. It nonetheless comes out of the secure every now and then. As Nacho says, “You possibly can’t go fallacious with a basic.”
Lastly, Nacho is again to his beloved Omega Seamaster Skilled 300M 2254.50. Right now, he’s testing out a brand new Hydroflex strap from Artem (not pictured above). The most recent product from the model, it makes use of FKM rubber and its signature sailcloth materials to create a refined but resilient strap. Excellent for sportier watches, the strap is extremely snug. Obtainable now from the Artem web site in 4 completely different colours (khaki inexperienced, grey, black, and blue) it’s an choice price contemplating. As Lex factors out, it’s additionally a pleasant match for the Seamaster in addition to Nacho’s outfit of the day. However don’t fear — we’re not about to begin telling you what it’s best to put on along with your watches.
The very best watches of 2023
So, which watches did the blokes decide? You possibly can see the listing of watches under:
Nacho:1. Longines HydroConquest GMT [7:58]2. Aquastar Mannequin 60 + Fratello LE [16:20]3. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa [19:55]4. Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph 8Tech [25:00]5. Arken Alterum [29:03]
RJ:1. Rolex GMT-Grasp II in gold and metal [6:40]2. Breguet Classique 7637 Répétition Minutes [12:06]3. Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Paris Olympics 2024 Particular [18:23]4. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar [22:54]5. TAG Heuer Carrera sixtieth Anniversary in 18K Gold [26:51]
Lex:1. Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 [4:00]2. IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 Prime Gun Mohave Desert [9:09]3. Bvlgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold [17:12]4. Audemars Piguet × 1017 ALYX 9SM Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph [21:58]5. Tissot Sideral in yellow [26:00]
As you possibly can see, they’ve gone with a mixture of high-end highlights from Rolex, AP, Bvlgari, and Breguet in addition to some extra reasonably priced decisions from Longines, Tissot, Aquastar, and Arken. On high of their 5 picks, every added some honorable mentions alongside the way in which. With so many nice releases this 12 months, it certainly was a problem to slim it down to simply 15 complete picks. Did your favourite make the listing? Did we miss it? Make certain to hearken to this week’s chat (or watch the video podcast), and tell us your high 5 watches launched this 12 months within the feedback under!
Keep in mind to tune in subsequent week for a brand new episode of Fratello Talks!
