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Sep 2025
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Fratello On Air: Currently Available Wat...

Fratello Watches
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We're back with another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we're tackling a timely subject (no pun intended). With prices up over the last five years, we discuss watches that offer the best value at various price points. Oh, but there's a caveat: the pieces we discuss are actually available. For the benefit of our listeners, our watch talk begins approxi ... Show More
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