This week the guys realized it's been too long since they've talked about Soviet Watches. So they're hitting the topic hard with the History of Raketa Watches. Plus, Mike and Kaz weigh in on the new Seiko 5 pieces that were just released and Mike addresses Rolex misinformation. Show notes here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-139-history-of-raketa-watches/
This week the guys are celebrating summer the only way they know how: by calling out their favorite summer quartz watch picks! Plus (in honor of the topic) Mike and Kaz challenge themselves to only talk about quartz watches this episode. Let us know your thoughts on this week's show and our picks. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Let us know! Also, get thee to a quartz watch funnery! Show notes here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-138-our-perfect-summer-quartz-watch-picks
The guys are slowly breaking radio silence on the website again and introduce a cool new review by a valued contributor. Check it out - it's not what you'd expect. Mike goes shooting with the CWC, Kaz is about to close on his home, and we get a deeper look at his purging process together with some interesting comic book history. Finally, Mike and Kaz share their picks for brands - big and small - that just don't get the attention they deserve.
It's time to discuss how little the guys know about Franck Muller. Really... they know nothing. Tune in and join the guys on their path of horological discovery.
Kaz and Mike spend some more time catching up and reviewing some recent watch world releases that may have slipped through the cracks lately. Plus, Kaz is making some breakthroughs on the home shopping front while Mike shares his thoughts on his first RedBar experience. Warning: The cookie talk gets way out of hand this time. Show Notes Gavox Roads: https://www.gavox.com/product-category/roads/ Doxa Sub 300 Black Lung: http://www.doxawatches.com/SUB300-Black-Lung.html IWC Mark XVIII: https://www...
The guys are back! Mike has returned from his trip to Italy and it's time to hear about his watch spotting adventures. From mutant seagulls to pickpocketing, hot garbage, and driving on Italy's autostrada, it's a discussion you won't want to miss. Hey... the guys are also giving away another watch! Listen in for details. Plus, Kaz is closer than ever to pulling the trigger on his first home and the guys continue to question their approaches to collecting while remaining financially responsible. ...
Is it worth it? Getting into watches as an investment, I mean. Or more likely, getting into watches out of interest and passion and THEN letting investment interest into the scenario. Does having a monetary interest in your collection interfere with sentimentality? Or can the two coexist and still put you on the path to catering a fulfilling collection that makes you happy? That's what Mike and I are digging into this week. Also, boy shorts, horology voyeurs, and baby owners. TBWS Coffee Mugs: h...
This week Mike and Kaz are talking about what they look for in a good travel watch. What neither expected is just how much their perspectives have changed over the past 2 years. Do we actually need a "travel" watch? Or is it just another one of those collector-pitfalls we convince ourselves is normal? The guys discuss choices for a sporty travel watch, a dressy travel watch, and the perfect hotel bar travel watch. ALSO - hear ye hear ye. Two Broke Watch Snobs mugs are here: https://teespring.com...
Besides the erotic "complications" we've all come to love, Mike and Kaz thought it would be a great idea to discuss watch complications that don't get enough love these days. Are they too expensive? Too obscure? Difficult to service? Listen in as the guys pick their favorite "forgotten" complications.
Mike and Kaz return to an all-time favorite TBWS staple - watch brands they know nothing about. This time, they tackle one of the more controversial brands around and try to understand the ins and outs of Hublot. Kaz is on the road to recovery with his Sumo on-wrist and Mike introduces the newest watch in his collection - a quartz CWC dive watch. From their earliest days producing quartz watches to the full-throttle Biver years rife with Big Bangs, Hublot is definitely a brand that can attract t...
This one's been a long time coming! Mike and I are running through a "State of the Watch Collection" - choosing which pieces we absolutely can't part with and those which, well, we realize we could possibly do without. Breaking down all these pieces and getting a bird's eye view of our current collections inevitably sparks the discussion of "the one watch" - or at the very least the three watch collection: the driver, diver, and flyer. For me, I rediscover a personally iconic diver that I haven'...
It's something we've said a lot - "collect in a vacuum" - "collect in a bubble" ect ect - it's the idea that as a collector what influences your purchases should only ever be your own choices. But what does that really mean? With the increased advent of hard-sell marketing practices, FOMO Instagram culture, and lack of watch media outlets keeping it real, we decided it was time to have a proper discussion about this. What does it actually mean to collect what you like? How can you tell what you ...
You know, it occurred to us that even though our show is heralded as “wristwatch bar talk” – we’ve never actually had a proper wristwatch bar talk segment… well here we go. This week we drink (get drunk) on air while musing on the comings and goings of Baselworld and where TBWS should travel next for coverage. Plus Kaz continues his struggles on how exactly to spent his newfound chunk of change – a watch or the future house-fund? Audio issues, #drunkkaz, and all types of foul-mouth slander find ...
Kaz and Mike give an audio walkthrough of Wind Up 2019 in San Francisco. They share some of their highlights and lust over watches they wish they could have taken home. Plus, there's a ton of great updates and hands-on write-ups on the site that you should totally check out :) Hit play for the Wind Up 2019 extravaganza! Show Notes Slava Medical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZmYjrL2yk Raven Trekker RT07: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVCzBQLlSHf/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Zelos GMT: https://...
Hey, everyone! We recorded this week's show on the fly and in pretty bad conditions because we were at Wind Up SF. Mike and I wanted to at least put something quick together to preview for you what our full Wind Up Recap episode will be like. So our apologies for the audio and for losing our voices. Keep an eye on the site for a lot of really cool one-on-one experiences we had with some special watches at the show! twobrokewatchsnobs.com
Dealing with the difficulties of a growing prevalence on eCommerce means that sometimes we can't try on a watch before we buy it, which may not be an issue for a $70 Seiko. But what about if you wanted to save up for months or years and really buy something expensive? Buying something sight-unseen for $2,000 or $10,000 is a huge risk - what if you hate it? Some people mitigate this risk by buying the fake versions of the watches they want to save up for in order to see how they wear? But is this...
This week we revisit a beloved reoccurring segment and take some time to share our latest "guilty pleasure watches." No, we'll probably never own these timepieces, but they're fun to admire from afar for several reasons... not just price. Check out our picks and let us know if you have any guilty pleasure watches of your own. Show Notes View detailed show notes here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-123-guilty-pleasure-watches-part-4/
It's time cool it with the whole Basel-boner and really nail down the year's most thoughtful releases - across a range of price levels. Kaz and Mike share what they'd actually spend their money on, debate the legitimacy of some of the higher-end pieces, and share their frustrations overall. But hey, as slow as Baselworld was this year... it's almost as if the Snobs enjoyed it a little more than previous years. Show Notes Orient Star GMT: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-star-gmt-wz0071dj-rev...
Baselworld 2019 is over, everyone! Follow coverage of pieces and news that no one else was mentioning in our on-going Baselworld 2019 coverage piece - so check out that link below. We're super excited to hear your thoughts on the show as well as what your favorite and least favorite releases were from Baselworld 2019! Show Notes TBWS Baselworld 2019 Coverage: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/baselworld-2019-our-thoughts-so-far/
2019 is already feeling like the end times – the Sword of Damocles feels primed to plummet down upon us at any moment… perfect time to talk watches! This week Mike and Kaz wanted to share their perspective on how to build a watch collection in 2019 the TBWS way. The choices below are designed for watch folks who may already have a piece or two under their belts and they’re looking at options for how to explore their horological inclinations further. As such the choices below span styles and pric...
This week the guys are revisiting the talk on Women's watches and how things have changed (or not changed) since the last episode. We talk Tudor ads, microbrands, and the general overall state of how (and why) certain watches are marketed to women. Plus, the guys share which overtly marketed "Women's watches" they'd totally rock on wrist. Show Notes Gaga Tudor Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9jVqyxm6Yk IWC 36mm: https://www.iwc.com/us/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw324001-pilot_s-watc...
This week Mike and Kaz are talking about limited edition watches – more specifically, are they actually doing us any good? What’s the endgame with a brand offering a limited edition watch? Mike and Kaz share their opinions with each other to discover if the new landscape of horology will be all limited editions all the time. Show notes here: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-118-are-limited-edition-watches-hurting-the-industry/
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It's Presidents Day 2019 and Mike & Kaz sit down to talk about some of their favorite "First Watches" ever. Kaz also finally shares what it was like to complete the no-watch watch fast for an entire month and wears a super charming watch on air. Show Notes available here: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-116-talking-presidential-watches/
This week’s episode is Part 7 of "Affordable Vintage Watches" and it’s all freestyle. Mike and Kaz check out eBay in real time on air and explore fun, affordable vintage watches that you may never have considered. This episode wouldn't have been possible without our good friend and longtime listener DJ over at Heitis Watches. Check out this week's show to learn how you can save $100 on one of the super cool Okeanos Explorer divers - catch the special discount code during our talk in the beginnin...
This week's episode was made possible by Alexander James Watches. The guys revisit the topic of watch photography - a growing and exciting part of this hobby. They talk gear, frustrations, and the concept of growing as a photographer overall. Show Notes Alexander James Watches: https://alexjameswatches.com/ NDR001 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexjameswatches/alexander-james-watches-ndr001-a-watch-for-every-o Random Rob Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QNAMhg-1_s Ra...
The guys revisit an all-time favorite segment and educate themselves on one of the coolest German watch brands out there - Damasko. Sit tight, this one was so much fun, you guys might see a Damasko watch come into the TBWS family soon. Show Notes Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtE3wDqHkj4/ TBWS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/026BXvEYz1UFBcwyNy6QXj?si=TG6352S-Qcu9V1wbYlvUpw Yema Yachtingraf: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/yema-watches-review-yachtingraf-heritage/ Dan ...
Kaz and Mike run through some of the most notable releases at SIHH 2019. This includes the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. Plus, the guys talk about why the industry might still be chasing value as pricing continues to normalize... for some brands (at least, at SIHH).
Mike has $25 burning a hole in his pocket and he sits down with Kaz for some casual Amazon browsing to find out the best way to spend it all! The guys discover a few cool digital Casios and princess watches, find the best way to bulk order rubber duckies, and come up with the idea of pitching horological sex toys to a couple of major brands. Be sure to share your ideas for burning through a $25 Amazon gift card! Oh, and listen in for details on the latest giveaway! Show Notes Citizen Eco-Drive P...
This week, Mike and Kaz talk about a ton of different ways to personalize your face - and why you shouldn't punch a horse in the face. Also, the guys share a couple of affordable alternatives to big-time SIHH brands that are just getting ready to exhibit this month. Show Notes
