Kaz and Mike discuss their changing opinions on GMT watches, the best ones available today, and the popular "true" vs. "caller" GMT debate. Show Notes The Best GMT watches: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/gmt-watches/ Sangin Professional: https://sangininstruments.com/products/professional Gavox Longitude: https://www.gavox.com/product/gavox-longitude/
It's back to basics this week as Kaz & Mike celebrate 250 episodes of TBWS. There's a new buying guide on the TBWS site (along with a new review), and Mike & Kaz dig into their favorite sub-$1000 watches as of 2023. https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/best-watches-under-1000/
This week, Kaz and Mike welcome special guest @ tj_watchguy (Instagram handle) to discuss pilot watches and their practical application within the world of naval aviation. We get some incredible background on TJ's history flying in the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler as well as the watches that accompanied him on deployment. You'll hear about what a watch's real-world role looks like inside the cockpit, ideal and not-so-ideal pilot watch features, and more. Plus, TJ shares his thoughts on the w...
We're just barely into 2023 and the watch world has already brought us a ton of cool new releases to lust over. Kaz and Mike run through their favorites from LVMH Watch Week and pick apart the best watches that made their way to the TBWS website. Plus there are two new guides on the site giving you insight into the world of affordable pilot watches and the best German brands making watches today. Finally, the guys concoct a scheme to hoard more eggs and quite possibly stumbled on the a new fashi...
We made it! The end of of 2022 is here and it's time to prep ourselves for a new year. As tradition would dictate, that means it's time for the TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show. Check out links to all of our picks here and listen in for a fun year-end episode. Enjoy the new year and thank you for sticking with TBWS this year! Watch release that just missed the mark Kaz: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-nomos-club-sport-neomatik-37-petrol/ Mike: https://shop.hodinkee.com/blogs/journal/e...
It's December's first episode and Mike & Kaz have been lucky enough to get their hands on some pretty cool small-batch releases. They run through the highs and lows while talking about future site review plans. Are microbrand watches still worth it? The guys also discuss the pains and triumphs they've faced with micros in the past. Plus, you'll get to hear about Kaz's new-house watch.
Field watches have been top of mind lately here at TBWS. Going back to their roots this week, Kaz and Mike discuss why the field watch watch is one of the best choices when kicking off a new watch collection. They go over their favorite features and share their top choices if they were going to buy something today. Plus, there's a new watch on the way you might hear some hints about.
After a trip to NYC, Mike is back home to talk about his visit to the 2022 Windup Watch Fair and WatchTime New York. It was tiring, but now the guys get to talk about some of the coolest releases from the shows, and watches they'd actually throw down money for. Oh, and there's a new Doxa in the collection and Kaz talks about what could be his next watch purchase. Tune in and let us know about your favorite brands and models displayed at the shows!
Years after the pause and shutdown of the world's biggest watch trade shows, it looks like they're coming back. It's weird to witness especially after many pivoted to different formats or consolidated approaches. This week, Kaz and Mike are discussing the practicality behind watch fairs and trade shows, while trying to understand what they mean for the consumer—not the brand or the blogger. Plus, the guys continue to plan and discuss their steady transformation, into watch industry e-boys. Tune ...
Dive watches are some of the most popular watches around. But finding the perfect model can be overwhelming. Today, Kaz and Mike run through the basics of picking the perfect dive watch, while covering some of the most common questions about dive watches.
This week Mike and Kaz are tackling another great question from their earlier batch of Q&As. The challenge is to run through some of the most "iconic" military watches around while pitching realistic and attainable alternatives—many of which are well under $1000. There's also some great discussion about what actually makes a watch a "military" watch, and some of the absurd marketing that we see behind mil-spec/tactical watches. Plus, you'll get to hear about the latest review on the TBWS site an...
It's been a long time coming, and it's some of the most fun you can have have listening to a TBWS episode. Kaz and Mike sit down to answer as many of the questions they've gotten recently. Plus, catch up on the newest watch reviews on the site and find out what the guys will be test driving next.
Because they enjoy pain, this week the Two Broke Watch Snobs run through some of the most ridiculous lies they've told themselves on their watch collecting journeys. The absolute delusion involved with this hobby is half the fun and much of that involves justifying the never-ending cycle of madness we've trapped ourselves in. BUT! It's all good fun. So listen and and you might learn how to avoid some pitfalls in your own watch collecting journey.
Kaz and Mike come together to share their objectively-correct opinions on in-house movements and the surrounding conversations. Are they actually worth it? Do they really stack up against "generic" outsourced movements? When does in-house make sense, and when is it just a marketing gimmick?
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This week Kaz and Baird get into the nitty gritty of it - talking about how to find your true watch passion, collecting quirks, opening up watches, and so much more. Tune in and hang out - we're chilling with Baird!
This week special guest Jason from Just Watches joins Kaz to talk grails, collecting culture, hot takes on recent watch reviews, and a shit ton more. Tune in and hang out - this week's show is a fun one! Also, Mike is on vacation - so please forgive any roughness with the audio treatment this week.... Kaz has no idea what he's doing with audio. Just Watches: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustWatches1
Nearly endless rambling, an audio wrist check that lasts too long, and swearing that one day—they'll buy their last watch. This one has it all. Join Mike and Kaz this week as the guys talk bracelets. They share some of their favorite designs found in the sub-$1k range and beyond together with some of the best watch/bracelet combos around. Plus, Kaz might be starting a hunt to find an old old watch he sold and both of the guys revisit the idea of the "exit watch"... again.
After their predictions, Mike and Kaz return to run through some of the most noteworthy releases from Watches & Wonders 2022. Naturally there are some hits and even a few predictions that (sorta) came true. Plus, there's a new Formex review on the site, a few new reviews in the works, and more. Enjoy the show!
After a brief hiatus, Kaz & Mike return just in time to run through their predictions for Watches & Wonders 2022. A new watch has been added to Mike's collection, and you'll get to hear all about why the guys disappeared for a bit. Enjoy the show!
Join us for a special interview with collector, designer, and Instagram personality, @watchsquatch. We'll run through the absurdity of this hobby, personal origin stories, collecting practices, grails, and some of the latest releases from LVMH Watch Week and the Oris 2022 Preview.
In this special episode pitched by TBWS supporters on the Patreon Slack channel, Mike and Kaz openly admit who they would steal from to start a watch collection. I mean, why hasn't anyone talked about stealing your way into watch collecting?! Apologies in advance to all the hypothetical victims - we just really love your watches.
That's it. We've made it to the last episode of 2021 and we're picking up on our tradition of the TBWS Best in Horology Awards show. From some of the best, to the outright embarrassing, Kaz and Mike chat through their watch industry highlights of the year. We hope everyone enjoys the show and thanks for listening. We'll see you all in 2022! Show Notes Survival watch most likely to fail you in a survival situation https://www.settleoutdoor.com/product/bluestraw-analog-digital-watch/ https://www.b...
Kaz and Mike are finally back together and it's their favorite time of the year. This time, the guys run through some of the worst gift ideas that are pushed as "ideal watch collector's gifts" and why you should avoid them. It's a wild ride. Also, there's some news on the site, a new review... and we all need to convince Kaz to buy a $60k gun safe.
Baird and Mike talk about some recent watch news, including their thoughts on the latest releases from Tudor and Aquastar. Then, the guys run through a few watches that have always been in their sights, but for some reason or another, haven't made it into the collection.
This week, Kaz is joined by YouTube Creator, Jason from Just Watches. They chat about what it's like running a watch-centered YouTube channel, grail hunting, and reflections on a very personal project - Rivkah Watches. Show Notes Just Watches: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustWatches1/
This week's episode is brought to you by a very special TBWS community initiative - No Change November. Trust us, you've gotta listen in to get it. Mike and Kaz highlight some recent site updates, talk bald spots, and share their thoughts on each of the recent winners at GPHG 2021. Show Notes GPHG: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gphg-2021
Mike has gone completely bananas.
After some time off, Mike and Kaz return to chat through another listener-submitted topic. This time they're running through the idea of "the heirloom watch" - a piece that's meant to be passed down and kept in the family for generations. You'll hear about watches that exist as heirloom watches in their families and which watches they'd choose to pass down to the next generation. Finally, tune in to some recent news covering cool new Seiko Solar models, some crazy Vacheron pieces, and new Omega ...
Taking it back to their roots, the snobs run through the exercise of learning as much as they can about Certina on air. Truly, it's an impressive brand with some murky history - but several attractive models well under $1000. If you haven't been paying attention to Certina, you should be! Also, you'll hear about the latest TBWS site redesign, Slack channel shenanigans,
