Fratello On Air: The Watches That Got Away
In this episode of Fratello On Air, hosts Michael and Balazs discuss watches they regret not buying or wish they had kept. The conversation delves into specific pieces, including rare JDM Citizen models, vintage Rolex Daytonas and Heuer chronographs, a Movado M95, a Rolex Day-Date, and a Nivada Grenchen Datomaster, highlighting missed opportunities and the evolution of their market values.
Michael regrets not acquiring a rare Citizen Jet Para Water Professional reference JT1307051, a JDM unicorn he lost in a Yahoo! Japan auction for approximately €4,500 about six years prior.
Balazs recalls missing out on a reverse-panda Rolex Daytona 6265 in 2010 for $18,000, a price that was prohibitive at the time.
Michael also laments losing a 60s reverse panda Movado M95 on eBay with a $0.99 starting bid for roughly $2,100, after consulting with Fred Mandelbaum.
Balazs regrets not purchasing a Heuer 2446, known as the 'Jochen Rindt', for €4,500 in the early 2010s due to a lack of knowledge about the watch.
Michael mentions a stunning white gold Rolex Day-Date 1803 with a chalky blue dial that was available for a very short period.
Balazs wishes he had kept his Nivada Grenchen Datomaster, a rare watch with a striking color combination that he once owned alongside Michael and Chase from Oak & Oscar.