Fratello On Air: What Were Shopping For- Or Not- In 2026

June 13, 2013

Happy New Year from Fratello On Air! We re back with a new episode, and we re going shopping. Well, maybe. One of us has his eyes on several pieces, while the other is taking a wait-and-see approach. Enjoy our 2026 kickoff!This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Yes, we re back for another year, and it s great to be here! With a new year, we usually make resolutions. However, last year s resolutions didn t go so well. In particular, Mike failed miserably on his plan to sell watches. He was simply too lazy. So instead of making these types of predictions, we ve opted to discuss what s on our shopping lists.HandgelenkskontrolleWe kick off our show with a discussion about Kith, which some of you may recall from the controversial TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration in 2024. The brand just opened a new store in London, which is worth visiting if sneakers are of interest. For the Handgelenkskontrolle, Balazs is wearing his trusty G-Shock GW-B5600-2ER, a watch that seems to give him good luck when traveling. Mike is wearing his Synchron Military, a fun piece from 2021. This segues into a conversation about the Synchron Sealab Ti300M, a new titanium diver with many similarities to the Doxa Sub 300T.Image: Wind VintageShopping in 2026For 2026, we re taking a more reserved approach to collecting - sort of. Mike has a trio of expensive watches on his radar and will struggle to land any of them. However, he has vowed to stay away from accumulating more lower-priced pieces. Balazs, on the other hand, has less specific desires. He has just ordered a microbrand watch from Japan but is keeping mum on the name until it arrives. A watch that Mike is hot on is the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36 in Stone Blue. This probably isn t a surprise, as it comes up now and again on episodes, but make no mistake, the desire is real!Image: Wind VintageBalazs has come close to completing his Angelus collection, but he d love to add a vintage minute repeater. For the second year in a row, Mike also has a certain vintage watch on his list. The large Cartier Tank Normale is still a lustworthy piece, but it s expensive. With its 23mm by 30mm case, this little beauty has real presence but a hefty price tag. Balazs is taking some small steps to fund potential acquisitions by selling a few of his Angelus duplicates, which bodes well for his piggy bank. Finally, while adding another to the collection wasn t planned, a 60s gilt-dial Submariner 5513 would be amazing. Our friend Eric Wind of Wind Vintage often finds great examples. There s just something special about the warm font!We hope you enjoy today s episode and look forward to the upcoming year. Let us know what s on your shopping list for 2026 and, while you re at it, what else you d like to hear about in future installments.