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Nov 14
1h 19m

Fratello On Air: The Best Modern Watches...

Fratello Watches
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Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we chat about the legendary five-digit Rolex era and how it's probably the greatest collection of modern watches. We discuss why and mention some of our favorite models. Enjoy the show! For many of us, it seems that the five-digit Rolex period was around forever. In fact, the watches debuted in t ... Show More
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