Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024
Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Fratello Talks. As we come to the end of the year, we’ll be looking back at some of the best watches of 2024. Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex, who have come prepared with a list of favorites under six pre-determined categories. And though they’ll discuss some of what they consider the best watches of the year, you can decide which of these timepieces will earn the title of Fratello Readers’ Choice for best watch of 2024. Be sure to vote below for your favorite! The winner will be revealed after a week of voting. For now, tune in for an overview of horological highlights from the past 12 months. Before we do that though, here’s the final wrist check of 2024.
Wrist check
This week’s wrist check is suitably festive. We’re kicking things off with Lex, who has been reunited with his Grand Seiko SBGX341. This white-dialed quartz GS has been away at the service center, getting a new battery and a light touch-up. The polished surfaces have been given the Zaratsu treatment that only Grand Seiko’s artisans are qualified to give. It’s looking fresh and ready for plenty more days on the wrist.
RJ is spending some time with the Breguet Type XX. After a not-so-memorable first impression, he decided to give it the benefit of the doubt. Now, three weeks into his month-long loan, he has found himself enjoying the watch more than he imagined. Keep an eye on the site for his hands-on review, which will come later today.
Nacho is wearing a watch that has defined 2024 for him, the Tudor Pelagos FXD. It’s his most worn watch of the year and one that he still can’t quite get enough of. And though the newly introduced GMT variant of the FXD was tempting, to him, nothing quite comes close to matching the black-dial “USN” model.
Fratello Talks: The Best Watches Of 2024
You’ve listened to the show, you know our picks, and now it’s time to vote for your winner. As a reminder, here are the 18 watches competing for the title of Fratello Readers’ Choice “Best Watch of 2024.”
- Best of 2024
- Dress
- RJ: Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold
- Nacho: Cartier Tank Américaine ref, WGTA0297 (platinum/salmon)
- Lex: Dennison Natural Stone Tiger Eye
- Sports & Tool
- RJ: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch (white dial)
- Nacho: Omega Speedmaster Flight Qualified
- Lex: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition”
- Complicated
- RJ: Singer Reimagined DiveTrack
- Nacho: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen”
- Lex: IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar
- Newcomer
- RJ: Berneron Mirage 34 Tiger Eye
- Nacho: VPC Type 37HW
- Lex: Echo/Neutra Rivanera (gray dial)
- Icon/ Classic
- RJ: Piaget Polo 79
- Nacho: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M (black small-wave dial on mesh)
- Lex: Omega Seamaster 300M (steel and titanium)
- Surprise
- RJ: Parmigiani Toric collection (Petite Seconde)
- Nacho: Serica Parade 1174
- Lex: Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02 Selfwinding
- Dress
Vote for your Fratello Readers’ Choice “Best Watch of 2024” winner below!
