Sir Thomas Sean Connery - a staple of masculinity and an icon in the realm of watch enthusiasts has passed. This week, Kaz & Mike take some time to evaluate watches that the ultimate giga-chad wore both on- and off-screen... with some affordable alternatives for you to consider. It also looks like the guys will be binge-watching some timeless Sean Connery films this week. Tune in, and do more than your best. Be a winner and f**k the prom queen. Show Notes Doxa Sub 300 Black Lung: https://mon...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Kaz is flying solo and you know what that means..? We're taking another deep dive into the history of Soviet Watches! This installment focuses on the impact that French watch maker LIP had on SU horology. If you feel like going full neckbeard on Soviet Watches with Kaz then tune in and enjoy. General History Notes: https://www.lip.fr/en/content/6-history https://www.hampdenwatches.com/page-3 http://watchesz.free.fr/mfa/lip_au_pays_des_soviets.htm https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/a-very-early-z...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Alright, these episodes are always a blast but this time, the guys really packed the episode with a ton of listener questions. Plus, get a sneak peek at the newest review on the website and get the scope on the latest franken-Rolex controversy. Enjoy, and don't forget to share more questions that the guys can tackle next time! Show Notes Time Arrow Benrus Clone: https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/gbbuzn/time_arrow_homage_to_a_legend_the_type_2_milsub/ Timex MKI Chrono: https://www.timex.c...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Join Mike & Kaz for a fierce and emotional account of some of their biggest watch regrets. From buying to selling, spending too much damn time on watch photos, and more. Don't forget to write in and share your watch hobby/collecting regrets, too. Also, catch up on some new press pieces up on the site and join the guys as they keep running through some options for episode 200.
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Join Kaz and Mike as they comment on a selection of watch ads in real-time. They tackle some fan favorites along with ads you might not be familiar with. It’s cringey watch marketing at its finest, and you might even find that some of it actually worked on the snobs. Show Notes Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzuRHkHe_g/ Seiko SNK805: https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK805-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B000LTAY1U/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=seiko+snk&qid=1601853203&sr=8...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 35 min
It’s hard to beat a good quartz watch. And the industry’s recent high-luxury releases have left the guys hungry for another good quartz episode. Tune in for 2020 quartz recommendations from Kaz & Mike. Hold on to your wallets - there’s a whole bunch of them! Show Notes Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/citizen-eco-drive-promaster-diver-review/ Vostok Amphibia: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvWUFEHbxt/ Oris Big Crown Pointer Date: https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/or...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Almost 200 episodes in and believe it or not, the guys have never tackled this topic. With the recent watch releases making the rounds, Kaz and Mike thought it would be a great idea to run through a head-to-head comparison of two of the most popular watch brands in history. Tune in as they cover fit, finishing, brand heritage bang-for-buck, and more. It’s a total Rolex vs. Omega face-off. Plus, Mike has a new watch to introduce, and the guys go viral in the watch world after pushing some fake ne...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min
To celebrate four years of podcasting, Kaz and Mike tackle a classic TBWS column and dive into a brand that they really don't know too much about - Tissot. Join the guys as they dig through history, noteworthy models, famous owners, and more. Plus, you'll catch a glimpse at a new, very special series on the website and some awesome Patreon contributor wrist checks. Show Notes Timex MK1 Chronograph: https://www.timex.com/mk1-aluminum-chronograph-40mm-fabric-strap-watch/TW2T10700VQ.html?&gclid...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Kaz and Baird (TBWS Contributor extraordinaire) sit down to talk shop on two major releases that recently dropped from Rolex and Grand Seiko. Spoiler: they're polar freaking opposite releases. Also, we talk fried chicken, Omega going full Leatherface on Rolex, and the backside of water. Tune in, chill out, and let us know your thoughts. Show Notes: ABTW Coverage on GS: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/grand-seiko-debuts-worlds-first-constant-force-tourbillon-in-new-t0-concept-movement/ Hodinkee Cove...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Kaz is flying solo this week. Strap in - we're in for more Soviet Horological History! Here's 5 Soviet watches you've probably never heard of before. Show Notes: Zlatoust Diver 191yc: (1) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/1453.html (2) https://invictastores.com/collections/russian-diver/invicta-russian-diver-quartz-watch-stainless-steel-case-with-black-tone-leather-band-model-7002 (3) https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/real-history-behind-famous-zlatoust-diver-watches-or-enough-of-your-lie-mr-in...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Recently, Bulova announced an exciting set of new watches. But holy hell, they’re expensive. Today you’ll catch up with Mike and Kaz for a new segment that breaks down the price range of new, ridiculous releases as the guys pitch some alternative choices for your hard-earned cash. Strap in for a fun audio-wrist check, bathroom renovation stories, and some tips & tricks for the end of the world. Show Notes Orient Star Diver: https://www.creationwatches.com/products/orient-watches-252/orient-s...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Kaz and Mike are back for another ‘traditional’ TBWS episode. Today, Kaz gives us a detailed rundown of Orient Star watches, and the historic timeline behind Orient Watches. Plus, there are some cool new reviews on the site you won’t want to miss along with some spicy watch industry news involving a whole lotta fake watches. Enjoy! Show Notes Orient Christmas Chrono: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/ Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6qZ...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 32 min
In this week’s episode, Noor joins in on the TBWS fun again. This time, we’re covering her reactions to what many collectors consider to be the most “iconic” watches in history. There are a few surprises along the way… and you might even hear Mike get the green light on a pretty cool pilot’s watch that he’s been considering for a while. Show Notes Traska Freediver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/traska-freediver-watch-review/ Panerai PAM777: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDo53PJHPXm/ Rolex Submari...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min
We're mixing things up on TBWS this week! Join Kaz and Henry - our newest guest - on this journey covering watch design and aesthetics while weighing that against functionality, practicality, and the watch specs that we're all obsessed with. You won't get this over on just any watch podcast, so tune in, and don't forget to write in to the guys and let them know what you think. Enjoy!
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min
The gang is back together, and they’ve had a tough week. The watch world is slowly turning into a parody of itself, and the guys are here to call out the BS. Listen in for some feedback on a recent, controversial release, their hopes for Gavox, and the latest updates on an adult film store robbery gripping the nation. But really, the guys share some unpopular opinions sourced from the team along with some positions they’ve been stewing on for quite some time. It’s a wild ride. Tune in. Show Note...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Mike has spent way too much time pondering his next watch purchase and how to appropriately mark the occasion of purchasing a new home. Time to bring in the big guns - his wife. Tune in as she trashes his top choices while providing insight into some of the industry's latest releases. Show Notes Seiko SARB035: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-sarb035-review-discontinued-not-forgotten/ CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/cwc-1983-quartz-royal-navy-diver-review/ Rolex Submarin...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Watch collecting doesn’t exactly make a whole lotta sense - most of the time. What we can be sure of as watch collectors is that watch collecting, at the very least, elicits happiness in some way. Why is that? This week, Kaz and Mike run through several aspects of watch collecting that simply spark joy. You’ll also hear about a cool new Seiko clone on the market and Kaz’s journey to getting his old Omega serviced. Enjoy! Show Notes Vintage Omega Seamaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7L8TY-nNdf...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Kaz and TBWS Contributor Baird discussing the past, present, and potential future of American watchmaking! Also huge shoutout to our Patreon Audio Wrist Check Shout outs: Thank you Just2ticks (with the killer Bremont U-2/51-JET) and Chris A. (with the super cool Timex Skiathlom! Bremont U-2/51-JET: https://us.bremont.com/products/u-2-51-jet Timex Skiathlom: http://whichwatchtoday.blogspot.com/2012/01/time-skiathlon.html Get in on the action at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twobrokewatchsnobs ...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 45 min
In this new TBWS segment, Mike and Kaz compare some of the watch world’s favorite design and style tropes in a head-to-head match between two watches at a time. Also, Patreon is growing! Thanks to everyone that has hopped on for those special tiers. Tune in and tell the community what your picks would look like and if they’re any different from what the guys picked out. Show Notes Nodus Duality: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/nodus-duality-watch-review/ Gavox Avidiver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 33 min
In honor of Father’s Day 2020, Mike and Kaz run through some of their top picks for the ultimate dad watch. You’ll hear options for all stages of fatherhood across a bunch of different price ranges. Plus, the Patreon has been completely overhauled! Tune in to find out about new tiers and new membership perks. Some of this stuff is already live! Show Notes Marathon Pilot Navigator: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Marathon_Navigator_Pilot_Watch_p/ww194001.htm Casio Men's W735H-1AVCF Super Illumina...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Hey, TBWS Fam! Kaz here and this week I'm recording solo again - my better half in broke watch snobbery wasn't available to join me for the second time. But the show must go on! This week we're returning to our most beloved segment here at TBWS. That's right - it's the one that started it all: Affordable Vintage Watches. This episode we're breaking down our picks for Affordable Vintage Pilot Watches. Hope everyone enjoy's this week's show! Kaz's Picks: 1: Kirov Type-1 | https://www.ussrtime.info...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Hey, everyone - Kaz here. This week I'm flying solo! My better half in Broke Watch Snobbery was unable to record last minute... and you know what that means? We're talking about Soviet Union Watches! As many of you know, Soviet Union Horology is a huge part of my particular passion niche within horology. That's why this week I wanted to talk about the 5 Vintage Soviet Union Watches That You Need To Know About. These represent 5 watches tied to 5 different historical milestones within Soviet Unio...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Building a watch collection? Do you have $1k to spend? Sorry, this episode isn’t for you. Let’s get serious. Kaz & Mike are back and this week they’re looking for the best way to get started for no more than $300. Tune in and let everyone know which watches you would pick to build a watch collection for $300. Show Notes Citizen Eco-Drive Pro-Master Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/citizen-eco-drive-promaster-diver-review/ MHD AGT Black Edition: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/mhd-watches...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min
It's been a rough week and the guys cut loose for another round of unscripted banter. Plus, you'll get to hear about a monumental TBWS milestone - that Kaz & Mike completely forgot to update you on. From content production to studio gear, YouTube, annoying limited editions and more - this episode has it all. Tune in, and unwind.
May 18, 2020•1 hr 32 min
This week the guys are digging into one of the more pervasive perils of watch collecting out there: watch jargon. All too often we just nod our heads to watch terms that brands and other collectors fling about. So all of us here at TBWS have taken it upon ourselves to start shedding light on those watch terms that we feel all modern, thoughtful and informed watch enthusiasts should be aware of.... there's also a fair bit of horological hooliganism in this one. Enjoy! Show Notes Marathon Steel Pi...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 34 min
This week the guys tackle the "F*ck You" watch. Now, where "Guilty Pleasure" watches are loved with a sense of guilt, the "F*ck You" watch is loved loud and proud. Sometimes existing outside our normal taste spectrum, and obviously existing far outside our normal budgets, the "F*ck You" watch topic is a safe space for horological enthusiasts to articulate their love for watches that are often ridiculous, ostentatious, or just plain weird. Show Notes Orient Christmas Chrono: https://twobrokewatch...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Watches & Wonders 2020 has come and gone and now it’s time for Kaz and Mike to run through some of their favorite releases. We’ve seen what is definitely a first as organizations pivot to fully virtual events. But, was the experience all that valuable or different for watch enthusiasts around the world? Tune in to hear about winners, losers, and horological war crimes from Watches & Wonders 2020. Show Notes Gavox Legacy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SOCqcnQ65/ Omega Speedmaster: https:/...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 32 min
It's time to debut a new segment after getting an awesome suggestion from a TBWS listener. This week, Kaz and Mike are going to run through some of the most popular and critically acclaimed watches on the market... that they just can't get behind. Also, you'll get a chance to catch up on some spicy Baselworld news and hear about the time Mike almost became an astronaut.
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 30 min
It's time to revisit a classic TBWS segment - "Watch Brands We Know Nothing About." This time, Kaz runs us through some serious Jaquet Droz history. From Charming Birds to Automatas and modern JD pieces you won't want to miss. Be sure to check out the TBWS for news and a detailed Jaquet Droz timeline in this week's show post. Show Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RnT4JBuEI https://www.jaquet-droz.com/en/history https://history-computer.com/Dreamers/Jaquet-Droz.html https://en.wikipedia.or...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 31 min
In 169 episodes, there has never been a dedicated segment to the "one watch." Can Mike and Kaz actually pull it off? How would they go about it? Listen in to the latest free-form TBWS episode as the guys tackle the tough questions and review some cool watch news recently posted on the site. Show Notes CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/heritage-reissue-historical-watches/products/1983-quartz-royal-navy-divers-watch Gavox Roads: https://www.gavox.com/roads/ Scurfa Treasure...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 33 min
