Welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. How much should you pay for your first watch? It’s a natural question that everyone has faced at least once. However, there are many ways to answer that. Today, Nacho, RJ, and Dern dig into this topic and discuss their approach to budgeting for your first watch. It’s worth mentioning that we are not talking about the “first ever” watch, but rather the first “better” one. Whether you ultimately decide to go all-in or wisely invest a small amount to test the waters, we hope today’s discussion will help you navigate this subject. Now, before we get into it, let’s take a look at what’s on your wrist.
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Currently on RJ’s wrist is the Omega Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified, the latest addition to the Speedmaster family that was once (until this week’s new Speedy Moonphase took its place). This two-register Speedmaster is the civilian version of Omega’s USAF limited edition chronograph. There are two major differences between the two sides of the watch. The first is the upper half of the artificial horizon-inspired subdial at 9 o’clock (light blue instead of gray). Conversely, the caseback features a hippocampal medallion in place of the individual pilot’s U.S. Air Force squadron emblem. Still, despite these subtle differences, it’s a great addition to the Speedmaster catalog.
It’s no surprise that Dern has a Cartier Santos Galbe XL on his wrist. He can’t get enough of it these days. It seems that his love has been rekindled in a big way. We certainly can’t disagree with him. It’s truly a great watch with the versatility to wear every day. And Daan is doing justice to it.
After checking his wrist, Nacho is wearing his trusty Citizen Promaster NY0040. This diving watch was created in 1996 and continues to offer the perfect balance of value and specification to this day. It was his first mechanical diver’s watch and the first time he went scuba diving. Therefore, this book holds many great memories and has a special place in his collection. If you want to read more, you can read it here.
Fratello says: How much should you invest in your first watch?
This is a natural question faced by those just beginning their watch collecting journey. This can be a dilemma of sorts, and the solution isn’t always down a perfectly straight path. Indeed, there are many ways to aim to be exactly where you want to be: happily enjoying a great watch. We don’t all have the same purchasing power, but that shouldn’t be an obstacle to getting started with the right watch for you. Today we will discuss different views and approaches in doing so. And, as you’ll soon see, there’s no one right answer. That said, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this matter. How much would you recommend spending on your first watch? Let us know in the comments section below.
As always, join us next week for a new episode of Fratello Talks.
