The Two Broke Watch Snobs wrap up 2018 with the very first " 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!" They take a look at this year's releases and they're playing favorites by choosing winners in various categories. Show Notes Best Beads of Rice: Winner: EMG Nemo: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/emg-watches-review-the-nemo-diver/ Best Watch to Have Food Poisoning With: Winner: Doplr: https://www.doplr-watch.com/en/ Best Handjob Watch: Winner: Richard Mille Pablo Mac Donough Polo Watch (RM 053-01):...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 37 min
This year, Kaz and Mike wanted to do something a little different for the holidays. So they turned to the listeners to suggest some fun holiday-related watch topics. You guys are a hoot and these are some of the most entertaining topics to tackle in TBWS history. Tune in, share your suggestions directly, and enjoy this very special time of the year. P.S. Sorry about the audio levels on this one. Mike totally messed them up :( Show Notes Watches we always talk about: https://www.amazon.com/shop/t...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Kaz and Mike take a break from the structured episodes to discuss some more personal aspects of watch collecting. During this very special holiday season, the guys reflect on the role social media plays in pressuring consumers into thinking they need to become watch collectors. As a result, they stop to wonder if they actually are "collectors" or a couple of dudes that just love watches. Oh, and a major watch collection purge is coming soon - so keep an eye out for some cool giveaways. No specif...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Mike and Kaz discuss some surprisingly underappreciated affordable watch hits of 2018. They each go over two watches and unsurprisingly, they're all under $500.
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Mike and Kaz dive into the unknown as they learn more about Credor, one of the world's most obscure and inexplicable high-end watch brands around. They also prepare for a very merry TBWS Thanksgiving, announce a new special episode, tease some details about the next giveaway, and cry about things on the Internet. Show Notes Seiko 7548: https://www.instagram.com/p/BocLW5LHwH1/ Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMfwarnzgu/ Bremont Concord: https://us.bremont.com/pages/superso...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Kaz and Mike celebrate 2 years of TBWS and share a handful of watches they hope to see discounted during the wave of Black Friday sales. What do you have your eye on this year? Be sure to share the watches you're hoping to hunt down this holiday season. Show Notes Hamilton Khaki Mechanical 38: https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Khaki-Mechanical-H69429931-diameter/dp/B079HPXWY3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542071914&sr=8-3&keywords=hamilton+mechanical Seiko SKX011J1: https://www.amazon.com/JA...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Mike and Kaz attempt to discuss the benefits of various watch straps and swapping them out seasonally. The discussion gets slightly derailed (classic TBWS fashion) and the guys end up revisiting the idea of consolidating, cutting down on collections and being happier with less. Finally, Kaz reveals his latest obsession - the Pierce Brosnan-era quartz Omega Seamaster Professional.
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 33 min
This week Mike is joined by his wife as they discuss watch obsession from the perspective of a very patient and supportive partner. She opens up and shares what she likes about watches, what they mean to her, and what it's like living with an absolute watch lunatic. Kaz joins us in spirit and it's a seriously fun episode that tackles topics we've never addressed on TBWS before. Be sure to listen in with that special someone! Show Notes Seiko SKX 007: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/why-im-buying-...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Kaz and Mike share their dirty fantasies in this latest installment of Guilty Pleasure Watches. Things get filthy and the guys also share some new stuff coming out on the site. Keep an eye out! Oh... and Mike couldn't survive his latest #watchfast. Bummer. Show Notes Slava Medical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZmYjrL2yk Orient Mako: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuAgpFn_E5/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs EMG Nemo: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/emg-watches-review-the-nemo-diver/ New Seiko Astron...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 29 min
We made it to 100 episodes... and we could never have done it without you, the listeners, our friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Show Notes Raketa Big Zero: https://www.instagram.com/p/BohLkgMnwYp/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZQRT_HWN4/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Martenero Edgemere Reserve: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVEjfMlavd/?taken-by=martenero Martenero Edgemere Reserve on TBWS: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/martenero-edgemere-reserve/ Martenero Watches: https://martenero.com/
Oct 08, 2018•59 min
Mike and Kaz share another round of affordable vintage watches. This time, they break down some of their favorite choices for collectors interested in adding precious metal pieces to their collections. These are fun, easy on the wallet, and a great way to add diversity during your watch collecting journey.
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Mike and Kaz are finally adjusted after their travels, but there's still so much to talk about after their recent trip to Hong Kong. One of the most fascinating topics involves duty-free shops and the major role they play in watch purchases while traveling. Kaz is also still pretty salty about his bee sting (that shit was uncalled for) and Mike whips out an old dive watch that he should definitely wear more often. Oh, and the 6,000 IG follower giveaway has been chosen. Stay tuned, the snobs are ...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Kaz and Mike are back from Hong Kong and ready to share their adventures. The guys give up some of the final details about their most recent giveaway and, sadly, Kaz gets stung by a bee. Plus, a special Hong Kong watch buying experience is shared as the guys try to slowly recover from some serious jet lag. Finally, Kaz and Mike talk about their experiences at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and how the show changed their outlook on "micro-brand" watches. Show Notes Seiko SBDC033: https://ww...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 38 min
The time has come! The guys are pretty much all packed and ready to go and by the time you hear this, they'll be on their way to the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. Kaz has a cool new Maurice Lacroix in for review and unsurprisingly, it has sparked quite a bit of debate. Be sure to listen in for his initial impressions and keep an eye out for the full review. Plus, the TBWS 6,000 Instagram follower giveaway is live! If you haven't checked it out already, be sure to swing by the @twobrokewatchs...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Join TBWS as they gear up for their upcoming trip to Hong Kong! This week the guys discuss some of the highs and lows of vintage watch collecting, what it involves, and aspects collectors should consider before diving head first into the vintage game. Show Notes Seiko SKX175: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1QDdTHB2t/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/new-black-bay-gmt/m79830rb-0001 UncleSeiko Z199 Reproduction: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p86...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Kaz gets attacked by bees on air and Mike's dog can't help herself from interrupting the show with her poor dinner habits. This is perhaps one of the most casual TBWS episodes ever, but the guys have a blast discussing a very specific sub-genre of watches. So what's the deal with brightly colored dive watches and the design manufacturers pursue for the sake of legibility under water? Are these models more desirable or functional than others? Why are some brightly colored Seikos so difficult to f...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Join Mike and Kaz as they discuss the importance of experiencing watches in person and how their opinions changed after witnessing certain pieces "in the metal." The Snobs are getting closer and closer to their 6,000 follower giveaway, Mike has discovered the beauty behind authentic Isofrane straps, and Kaz has some seriously cool Gavox chronographs in for review. So tune in and let the TBWS fam know about your own unique "in-person" watch experiences. Show Notes Orion Field Standard: http://two...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Join Mike and Kaz as they talk about one of the coolest watches available to value-focused collectors. This is a packed episode filled with air show talk, middle school G-Shocks, and some of the coolest Seiko dive watches ever. This week, they go into detail on some of the background surrounding Seiko's dive watch lineage and how the story brought us to the famous Seiko SKX007. Show Notes Boeing Seafair Air Show: https://www.seafair.com/p/about/358 F/A 18 Hornet: https://www.boeing.com/history/p...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 34 min
This week, Kaz and Mike brave the heat again and humbly take on one of their most ambitious segments - watch brands they know nothing about. It's also episode 90! Getting closer to the big 100, and the guys would really love to treat the #watchfam for that momentous occasion. Then, the guys give us an update on some cool new write-ups on the site, one of which focuses on a totally new live of Glycine Airman No. 1 reissues. Finally, they take a deep dive into the history of Citizen watches, the r...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Show Notes Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLMjbIn7rM/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Orient Star GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BldyOLCHAMj/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Doxa Sub 300 Silver Lung: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/doxa-50th-anniversary-sub-300-searambler-silver-lung-watch/ Mike's Choices Tissot Visodate: https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-en/shop/t0194301603101.html Seiko SNE498: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-prospex-sne498-sne499-solar-tuna-dive-watches/ Orient...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 36 min
This week Kaz and Mike melt their nuts off recording in the summer heat. It starts out as a happy discussion, but things quickly spiral out of control. The discussion focuses focuses on overtly fake watches, the communities that support them, and what you can do to stay away from this very dark end of watch collecting. Show Notes CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/divers-watches CWC RN Diver ‘80 Reissue: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/heritage-reissue-historical-wat...
Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Note: We had some audio trouble during this episode and some instances may sound crackly. We’re sorry and will aim to get this fixed by next week. Show Notes Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLMjbIn7rM/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Omega Seamaster 30: https://www.instagram.com/p/BelfcjSFTXV/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Tudor Black Bay: https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/black-bay Longines Legend Diver: https://www.longines.com/watches/heritage-collection/l3-674-4-50-0 Omega Firs...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Show notes coming soon.
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 36 min
This week we dive into the cool world of GMT and dual time watches. The Glycine Airman finally makes its way into the TBWS family and we get geeky about planes and watches. Also, stay tuned for the conclusion of our Nodus Trieste giveaway and sit tight as the snobs finalize their Hong Kong travel plans. This was one heck of an episode and we'd love to hear more from the audience if any of you have something to contribute to the GMT watch discussion. Show Notes Squale Atmos GMT: https://www.insta...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Welcome to the first official episode of the Two Broke Bird Snobs... Just kidding. This week you'll get a handful of recommendations for cool Father's Day watches under $65. Mike even buys one on-air! Show Notes Black-Capped Chickadee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-capped_chickadee Raven Trekker 40 RT07: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVCzBQLlSHf/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Raven Venture: https://ravenwatches.com/pages/venture-information Orient Neo 70s Solar Quartz WV0071SE: https://www.ins...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Join us this week as we talk about some of the worst mistakes you can make as a watch collector. Kaz is finding it hard to let go of the Nodus Trieste, a Rolex Datejust makes a quick appearance, and Mike recaps his trip to Colombia. What mistakes have you made as a watch collector? Be sure to listen in and let us know! Show Notes: Rolex Datejust: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnO4HbHm9N/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Nodus Trieste: https://www.noduswatches.com/trieste/ Nodus Retrospect: https://www...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Homage watches strike again! It's been a while since we talked about this and one of us is actually lusting for a slightly controversial homage piece. Are we all just moving through a vicious cycle? Kaz gets a cool dive watch in for review and we share a very special Sistem51 review that's live on our site right now. So what's the deal with homage watches then and why do they make people so angry? Is watch collecting really the type of hobby that can be ruined by asshats on the internet? Be sure...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Mike and Kaz reach the conclusion that Two Broke Watch Snobs is a support group for the horologically insane... and we're totally cool with that! The guys weigh in on Baume - a new brand from Richmont that offers timepieces sourced from renewable and sustainable materials. There are some pros and cons. But the position of this new brand's niche as sourcing sustainable materials is potentially applicable to our episode last week (the one that focused on watch marketing and target segments). Are t...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Kaz finally did it - he got himself a damn Slava Medical. That's the biggest headline you need to focus on! J/K.. The Two Broke Watch Snobs actually have some cool giveaways coming up! They've reached over 100,000 plays and surpassed 5,000 Instagram followers. Keep an eye out for some cool watches you'll have a chance to win! Finally, the guys talk more watch marketing, artificial heritage, Bohemian weddings, and Kanye style. This is a hell of an episode, so be sure to tune in for the whole thin...
May 14, 2018•1 hr 33 min
