Two Broke Watch Snobs

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. Sh...

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...

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/t...

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 w...

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 Roya...

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 ol...

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...

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: h...

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.long...

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 Watch...

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 T...

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...

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.......

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 ridi...

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....

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.jaque...

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/pr...

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/...

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 C...

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 c...

Somebody at Seiko screwed up and leaked the 2020 releases. Tune in to see what the guys think. Honestly, it looks like Seiko is heading in the right direction for 2020. Show Notes Timex MK1 Quartz Chrono: https://www.instagram.com/p/B81x2qgneU_/ Doxa Sub 300 ‘Black Lung’: https://www.fratellowatches.com/doxa-sub-300-black-lung-cult-legend-returns/ Perezcope - The Doxa HRV: https://perezcope.com/20...

Coronavirus, fashion watches... the guys have been tackling some big topics lately. This week, they hope to keep things light be revisiting and old-time favorite - guilty pleasure watches. Your wallet's telling you no, but your body's telling you yes. Tune in, check out their selections, and learn more about the latest TBWS segment - the TBWS Writer's Room. There's a lot to unpack here and you won...