Twobrokewatchsnobs

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!

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 Notes Invicta Pro Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/invicta-pro-diver-review-8926ob/ Nodus Contrail: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/nodus-contrail-review/ Gavox Blackbird: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CNiXeHs79/ Hodinkee Travel Clock: https://limited.hodinkee.com/hodinkee/ MAN BRAZENLY STEALS 3-FOOT DILDO: https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/21/thief-steals-dildo-las-vegas-three-feet-tall-forty-pounds-moby-dick/

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 Submariner 5517: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/resources/rolex-milsub-submariner-ref-5517.html Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGZKoDnOH4Y Mido Ocean Star GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/mido-ocean-star-gmt-mido-introduces-a-watch-for-the-ocean-traveler/ Mido Ocean Star Rainbow Diver: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/mido-ocean-star-decompression-timer-1961-rainbow-diver-live-pics-pricing-introducing Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/introducing-the-zo

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/ Seiko SBDY015: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWjNu8nzLU/ Klein Vintage Watch: https://www.kleinvintagewatchrepair.com/ Rdunae Vintage Turtle 6105-8000: https://wrwatches.com/collections/rdunae-retangula/products/rdunae-turtle-6105-8000?variant=31355244216429 Uncle Seiko GL831: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p148/gl831.html Watchesoff: https://www.instagram.com/watchesoff/ MyScurfaStory: https://www.instagram.com/myscurfastory/ Orion Calamity: https://orionwatch.com/calamity

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 12 Watches to Pair with Your Afflication T-Shirt: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/12-watches-to-pair-with-your-affliction-tee-shirt-bro-its-t-shirt-time/ Orion Watches: https://orionwatch.com/ DM Tiffany Timepieces: https://www.instagram.com/dmtiffany.timepieces/?hl=en RGM Watches: https://www.rgmwatches.com/watches

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.com/gavox-avidiver-watch-review/ JLC Reverso: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/reverso.html Cartier Tank: https://www.cartier.com/en-us/collections/watches/mens-watches/tank.html Seiko SRPA21: https://seikousa.com/products/srpa21 Seiko SRPB99: https://seikousa.com/products/srpb99 Raven Venture II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr92lkFPvB0 Traska Freediver: https://www.traskawatch.com/freediver/4-18 Laco Munster: https://www.laco-watches.com/en/watches/pilot-watch-original/pilot-watch-muen

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 Illuminator: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-W735H-1AVCF-Super-Illuminator-Watch/dp/B00BS8U88W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=casio+vibration+alarm&qid=1592753634&sr=8-1 Casio Mudmaster GGB100-1A3: https://www.gshock.com/watches/master-of-g/ggb100-1a3 Mido Multifort Gent: https://www.midowatches.com/us/swiss-watches-collections/classic-watch-multifort/multifort-gent-m0054301106180 Omega Seamaster Diver 300m: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-omega-co-axial-master-chronometer-42

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/details/0343.html a. Type-1 recovered from WW2 DB-3 Wreckage: https://englishrussia.com/2018/03/14/rescuing-world-war-ii-plane-spent-76-years-in-swamps-well-preserved-photos/ b. https://englishrussia.com/images/newpictures/Fishing_in_the_North/104321/62478/wwii_15_full.jpg 2: Sturmanskie 15j | https://www.ussrtime.info/details/1388.html 3: Sturmanskie 3133 | https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0594.html a. pre 1985/6 movement: https://www.ussrtime.info/images/big/0594C.jpg b. post 1985/6 movement: https://www.us

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 Union horology that I feel everyone needs to be aware of. There's a lot of history and info in this one. Hope everyone enjoys. Show Notes: Pre-Revolution Russian Horology: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-1-pre-revolution-russian-clockworks-huge-swinging-clocks/ History of Poljot: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-2-the-first-moscow-watch-factory-poljot/ History of Vostok: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-3-the-vostok-watch-factory/ History of the Vostok Amphibi

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-review-agt-black-edition/ @brutal_beauts: https://www.instagram.com/brutal_beauts/ Casio G-Shock GW-6900: https://world.g-shock.com/asia-mea/en/products/6900/25th/ Seiko SNXS73: https://romeoswatches.com/the-seiko-snxs-review-snxs73-75-77-79-80/ Raketa Rose of Wind: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Raketa-Rose-of-Wind-2609-H-USSR-Vintage-Soviet-Original-Mechanical-Watch/143525921547?hash=item216acfc30b:g:W20AAOSwT~NePGrA Invicta Quartz Diver: https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-26970-Diver-Quartz-Black/dp/B07FCLBWD9/ref=

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.

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 Pilot Navigator Announcement on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7YQVpjgSU/ WMT Watches: https://www.wmtwatches.com/ Steinhart Red/Blue Ceramic: https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/ocean-39-gmt-blue-red-ceramic.html Forward Partners: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aYAm3nowrLPBWDLL6ieGQ

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://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/ Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tudor-black-bay-gmt-watch-review/ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak-offshore/15710ST.OO.A027CA.01/ Panerai Luminor ‘Monopulsante’ PAM317: https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collections/watch-collection/luminor/pam00317-luminor-chrono-monopulsante-8-days-gmt---44mm.html Rolex Daytona in Platinum with Ice Blue Dial: https://www.rolex.com/watches

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://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-two-speedmaster-professional-watches-with-a-45-year-age-difference/ Seiko Tuna S23631 & S23629 Dive Watches: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-tuna-s23631-s23629-dive-watches/ Casio G-Shock NASA DW5600NASA20: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/casio-g-shock-nasa-dw5600nasa20-a-fresh-take-on-nostalgic-space-awesomeness/ Fossil Earth Day Watches: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/fossil-celebrated-earth-day-with-new-solar-powered-watches-made-from-recycled-bottles-and-bio-p

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.

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.org/wiki/Pierre_Jaquet-Droz https://monochrome-watches.com/recent-history-of-jaquet-droz/ https://www.dmg-lib.org/dmglib/main/biogrViewer_content.jsp?id=24210004&skipSearchBar=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK3jM__djyI&feature=youtu.be

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 Seeker: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kBas7nMiY/ TBWS: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/

The mini watchfast challenge is over, and Kaz & Mike reflect on their learnings in this week’s episode. Plus, there’s a ton of new stuff on the site - including a Nodus review and a few press releases you won’t want to miss. Show Notes Kaz’s Photos https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VVv3cHodb/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SkrzSnFT5/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QMBWBnPZ4/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M8tfTHGWh/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KjFqjntdl/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Hu1WpHiKU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FRHoyHOJR/ Mike’s Photos https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VJA_hHLZl/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-TBezDnbXN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PjjDcHN12/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M7V3mHltb/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KUqxunJkZ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IBRf8nsNG/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FdXifndF-/ Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGp7H4XuzA9TLJ0L4PUx8w Thewatchdude2: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchdude2/

TBWS is keeping things light this week. Listen in to hear more about the latest “TBWS Writers’ Room” episode and get a detailed SOTC rundown from both Kaz and Mike. Plus, the guys challenge each other to a fun little exercise at the end that you won’t want to miss. Show Notes TBWS Writers' Room Ep. #2: The Ultimate Dive Watch?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAtASe0a4Uo&t=4241s Orient Christmas Chrono: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/ Seiko SBDY015: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AT5kwHNPJ/ Raketa Big Zero: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/so-you-want-to-buy-a-raketa-big-zero/ Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/black-bay-gmt/m79830rb-0001 Seiko SARB035: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XBxz7H3aO/ Seiko Sumo SBDC033: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-sumo-review-sbdc033-blumo/ Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VcPk2HKka/ Raven Venture: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/raven-watches-review-venture/ Panerai Luminor B

Things aren’t looking good in Mike’s neck of the woods this week, and the guys sit down to distract themselves with some casual watch talk. Luckily, we’re seeing some cool new releases from Timex and Bulova. Seriously, you gotta see these things. Finally, we see a continuation of the TBWS COVID-19 discussion as Kaz and Mike chat through what watch collectors might expect in 2020 as the situation continues to evolve. Sit back, pull yourself away from the news, and enjoy some wristwatch bar talk. Show Notes Orient Star Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jk9gvnPnz/ Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/B17PgAqn57r/ Forstner Bands: https://forstnerbands.com/ Timex Essex Avenue 44mm: https://www.timex.com/essex-avenue-44mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/Essex-Avenue-44mm-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch.html Bulova Military Collection: https://www.bulova.com/us/en/collection/military-collection/ Geneva Watch Days: https://monochrome-watches.com/major-swiss-watch-brands-unite-to-create-the-geneva-