Fratello Talks: Approaches To Buying Your First Serious Watch

August 28, 2013

For many of us, theres a clear line between the watches we liked and the first one we considered serious. Maybe it was the first mechanical piece we bought with our hard-earned money. Maybe it was the first watch that required actual research, comparison, and a deep breath before hitting confirm order. In todays episode of Fratello Talks, Thomas, RJ, and Nacho discuss the different approaches to buying that first serious watch. Should you go safe and classic? Should you follow your heart? Or should you stretch the budget? And perhaps most importantly, what does serious even mean? As always, we kick things off with a quick wrist check.This video is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Wrist checkRJ is wearing a watch that s not likely to be anyone s first, the new Breitling Aston Martin Racing Navitimer in titanium. With a bold forged carbon dial accentuated with the F1 team s colors throughout, it s a lightweight take on Breitling s classic pilot s chronograph. You can read all about it here.Up next, Thomas has opted for something out of the Fratello safe, the RGM Model 222RR. It features a Ferguson-style enamel dial and a classic pocket-watch caliber inside, with the twist of a driver s watch. It s certainly a charmer, and if you want to find out more, you can read a hands-on review here.Nacho is also wearing a titanium Breitling today, but in this case, it s his Aerospace F65362. One of the sketchiest Breitlings out there, it keeps him coming back. If you re looking for a lightweight, multifunctional watch with a lot of street cred, you should look no further than the classic Aerospace models from the early 2000s.Fratello Talks: Different Approaches To Buying Your First Serious WatchBuying your first serious watch isnt about finding the objectively best option. Its about choosing a starting point that leaves room to grow. You can begin with a humble cult classic, a carefully researched vintage piece, an expressive microbrand, or a full-throttle grail. Each approach has its merits and risks. The key is intention. Do the research. Understand why youre buying. Accept that youll pay some learning money along the way. Thats part of the journey. In this episode, we explore a number of different paths in detail and share a few personal stories of early purchases we d approach very differently today.Now were curious: what was your first serious watch, and did it shape your collection the way you expected? Let us know in the comments below. And remember to tune in next week for a new episode of Fratello Talks.