Twobrokewatchsnobs

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 Speedmasters.

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,

Kaz and Mike bring back an old-time favorite and run through another round of guilty pleasure watches that make them feel dirty all over. There's a twist though - these watches are slightly more under-the-radar than you might be expecting. Plus, you'll hear about some recent releases and a killer chronograph from Brew Watches. Enjoy!

Kaz and Mike are back to talk about the challenges behind introducing new collectors and enthusiasts to the world of watches. Getting into watches can be tough, and many times - experienced collectors can inadvertently turn new enthusiasts off from the hobby by meeting their questions with outlandish responses. Here's an entire episode on early watch advice faux pas, and how to avoid them when introducing new folks to watches. Plus, we get a look into how Kaz is approaching some of his latest journeys into watch lust and an introduction to a very cool-looking chronograph coming soon from CWC.

Some of you will not be pleased with this episode. Several of the watches that you've come to love - courtesy of the TBWS Wristwatch Museum - are about to be let go. Join Kaz & Mike for a discussion about trimming down, prioritizing, collecting for yourself, and returning to the roots of TBWS. Plus, there seems to be some replica watch YouTube drama making the rounds... they'll try to tackle that too.

Kaz and Mike take some time during Father's Day weekend to reflect on the watches worn by their dads, and how this shaped the way they look at watches today. Plus, catch up on a new Seiko release and get a sneak peek into the plans for a TBWS site re-design.. with the possibility of some new functionality coming soon.

Mike is back, and the guys are talking about some of the most irritating factors that affect watch pricing for both new models and what you'd find on the secondary market. There's also a nice, matchy-matchy wrist check going on, some new Seiko models to chat about, and more. Tune in.

This week Baird and Kaz sit down to talk all things meca-quartz chronographs - how they work, models they like, and much more. Tune in and enjoy!

This week Kaz and Baird run down a mini top 3 SOTC and talk about some pieces they've been window shopping for. Also, we're gonna be real with you - this is a 2+ hour episode of two horological knuckleheads shooting the shit and enjoying each other's company. Enjoy! https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-215-sotc-and-on-the-radar-aka-2-hours-of-horology-bar-talk/

Henry Margenau TBWS contributor extraordinaire joins Kaz this week to discuss what parts of life (horologically and otherwise) they've just been late to the party on. From being the last person in the watchfam to appreciate G-Shocks to the only person over 15 in the JFK Airport who'd never read The Catcher in the Rye, this week's episode is safe space for anyone else who is late to the party.

Things got really weird this time, and you should definitely listen to this episode of the TBWS podcast. IDK, man - some crazy genie showed up, a couple of weirdos talked watches, and there was a lot of yelling and crying. You probably won't hear this anywhere else. Take a quick look at the wishes Kaz & Mike made, and all the watches they talked about here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-213-three-wishes-from-the-watch-genie/

Watches & Wonders came and went - and the TBWS crew almost missed it! Join Mike and Kaz as they run through their favorite releases announced at the sort-of-newest-and-biggest watch show of the year. Follow along with a full set of show notes here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-212-watches-and-some-wonders-2021-do-we-care/

Kaz and Mike lay down their picks for a single watch at $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, and $5,000! That's a lot of watches... and a ton of insight into how they'd approach watch collecting after 200+ episodes of TBWS. Find show notes and all of their watch selections here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-211-fun-with-watch-budgets/

The boys are back to discuss some of the most frustrating and rewarding aspects of watch photography. Tune in to learn about their current gear, some techniques, and a new round of watch industry IG personalities that are just killing it with watch photography. There's some news to cover and an exciting wrist check with watches that are totally new for both Mike and Kaz. Show Notes Here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-210-watch-photography-2021/

Kaz and Baird sit down this week and talk watch servicing - specifically what your expectations should be if you've never gotten a watch serviced before. Plus the guys go over when it is and isn't worth servicing a watch, what to look for in a good watch tech, and so much more! Show Notes: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-209-watch-servicing-expectations/

It's been a while since the guys have talked about it, but this week Kaz and Mike hope to highlight some of the best options in the mechanical chronograph space. Tune in to hear about the best movements to hunt for, some wacky eBay exercises, and mechanical chronograph watches under $1,000. Plus site updates, TBWS team news, and more. Show notes coming soon...

It’s back to business with a community favorite - watch brands we know nothing about! This time, Kaz and Mike dig into Sea-Gull, both as a brand and a massive manufacturer of movements supplied all over the world Tune in, and let us know about your experience with Sea-Gull watches. Show Notes Omega Seamaster 2254.50: https://www.instagram.com/p/CItXTdNL7FB/ Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/citizen-eco-drive-promaster-diver-review/ Sea-Gull: https://www.sea-gullmall.com/ Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/christopher-ward-c65-super-compressor/ The Balance Cock Bugle: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/the-balance-cock-bugle/ Wrist Hardware: https://wristhardware.com/ Sea-Gull Dual Time Zone: https://www.seagullwatchcompany.com/collections/watches/products/seagull-dual-time-zone-gmt-luminous-hands-automatic-watch-816-582 Interview with Sea-Gull GM: https://www.europastar.com/magazine/highlights/1004082674-tianjin-sea-gull-watch.html