Fratello marked the podcast’s 100th episode with a listener Q&A featuring Nacho, RJ, and Thomas. Published November 28, 2024, the special covers hypotheticals, journalism, favorite watches below a price point, and lessons from making the show. The hosts also share what they were wearing.
What is the 100th episode about?
Fratello’s “Fratello Talks: The 100th-Episode Q&A Special” is an anniversary episode built around questions submitted by listeners. The publisher says the topics include hypotheticals, journalistic practices, favorite watches below a certain price point, and lessons learned while recording the preceding 100 episodes. Fratello’s episode article describes the subjects but is a summary, not a full transcript, so it does not provide a complete question-by-question account.
Fratello says the volume of submissions was overwhelming and the hosts selected questions to keep the episode within its time restrictions. The episode therefore does not answer every question listeners sent in. The publisher also said a recurring Q&A might be possible if listeners enjoyed the special; that was a conditional possibility, not a promise of a regular series.
Who hosted it, and how long is it?
Nacho, RJ, and Thomas take part. Apple Podcasts lists the episode as season 2, episode 45, with a duration of 41 minutes. Fratello published it on November 28, 2024.
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Which watches did the hosts wear?
- RJ: a gold Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11.
- Thomas: a green-dial VPC Type 37HW. The episode article connects the watch to Thomas’s design work.
- Nacho: a Tudor Pelagos FXD “USN,” worn on a dark gray single-pass strap from CNS Watch Bands.
The article’s strap detail identifies a style, color, and brand; it does not give a model, width, or listing-level compatibility information. The Tudor Pelagos FXD has fixed bars, so check that a strap is designed to attach to the fixed-bar configuration before buying. The episode is not a strap review or buying guide.
What did the episode say about the VPC Type 37HW?
In the November 28, 2024 article, Thomas said movements had been delivered from COSC to the watchmakers for assembly and final checks, with early deliveries for the first batch approaching. This is a report of the production status at that time, not a current availability update.
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- RETRO LOOKING: Natural crack appears when the leather is bent (NOTE: the black strap no crack), elegant and stylish. It's a loud little piece that express your style and personality
- BAND LENGTH: This strap is a regular length, suitable for wrists of 6" to 8", please refer to figure 6 for details
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