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What was the ultimate decade for watches? And if you had to choose just one and could only wear watches from that period, which would you pick? They may sound like two straightforward questions, but they quickly become more complicated once you start considering design, movements, innovation, and the sheer variety of watches produced over the years. In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by RJ and Jorg to tackle the questions. Each decade has its own strengths and weaknesses, from the mechanical experimentation of the 1960s and ’70s to the quartz crisis and the resurgence of mechanical watches in later years. But which one would offer the best selection if you had to stick with it? But first, a quick wrist check.
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Jorg is wearing his first-generation Omega Constellation Manhattan, the watch that introduced the distinctive integrated claws that would become a defining feature of the collection. Despite its 32.5mm size, it still wears well, even on larger wrists.
RJ is wearing his Rolex Sea-Dweller ref. 16600, a five-digit reference that some (including RJ and Jorg) consider to be one of Rolex’s finest dive watches ever made.
Nacho is wearing his NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Weltzeit Jungle LE, paired with a Forstner nine-row bracelet. One of the six original limited-edition models introduced last year at Watches and Wonders makes it one of just 175 made.
Every era has something to offer, and that’s part of what makes this question so difficult. The watches of each decade reflect the technology, tastes, and circumstances of their time. Some produced enduring icons, while others gave watchmakers the freedom to experiment. But if you could only wear watches from one decade, which one would give you the best collection?
In this episode, Nacho, RJ, and Jorg debate exactly that, considering everything from design and movements to practicality and the watches they would actually want on their wrists. Now we’d like to hear from you, Fratelli: if you could only wear watches from one decade, which would you choose?
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