Two Broke Watch Snobs

This week's episode was made possible by Alexander James Watches. The guys revisit the topic of watch photography - a growing and exciting part of this hobby. They talk gear, frustrations, and the concept of growing as a photographer overall. Show Notes Alexander James Watches: https://alexjameswatches.com/ NDR001 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexjameswatches/alexander-james-w...

The guys revisit an all-time favorite segment and educate themselves on one of the coolest German watch brands out there - Damasko. Sit tight, this one was so much fun, you guys might see a Damasko watch come into the TBWS family soon. Show Notes Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtE3wDqHkj4/ TBWS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/026BXvEYz1UFBcwyNy6QXj?si=TG6352S-Qcu9V1wbY...

Kaz and Mike run through some of the most notable releases at SIHH 2019. This includes the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. Plus, the guys talk about why the industry might still be chasing value as pricing continues to normalize... for some brands (at least, at SIHH).

Mike has $25 burning a hole in his pocket and he sits down with Kaz for some casual Amazon browsing to find out the best way to spend it all! The guys discover a few cool digital Casios and princess watches, find the best way to bulk order rubber duckies, and come up with the idea of pitching horological sex toys to a couple of major brands. Be sure to share your ideas for burning through a $25 Am...

This week, Mike and Kaz talk about a ton of different ways to personalize your face - and why you shouldn't punch a horse in the face. Also, the guys share a couple of affordable alternatives to big-time SIHH brands that are just getting ready to exhibit this month. Show Notes

The Two Broke Watch Snobs wrap up 2018 with the very first " 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!" They take a look at this year's releases and they're playing favorites by choosing winners in various categories. Show Notes Best Beads of Rice: Winner: EMG Nemo: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/emg-watches-review-the-nemo-diver/ Best Watch to Have Food Poisoning With: Winner: Doplr: https://www.dop...

This year, Kaz and Mike wanted to do something a little different for the holidays. So they turned to the listeners to suggest some fun holiday-related watch topics. You guys are a hoot and these are some of the most entertaining topics to tackle in TBWS history. Tune in, share your suggestions directly, and enjoy this very special time of the year. P.S. Sorry about the audio levels on this one. M...

Kaz and Mike take a break from the structured episodes to discuss some more personal aspects of watch collecting. During this very special holiday season, the guys reflect on the role social media plays in pressuring consumers into thinking they need to become watch collectors. As a result, they stop to wonder if they actually are "collectors" or a couple of dudes that just love watches. Oh, and a...

Mike and Kaz discuss some surprisingly underappreciated affordable watch hits of 2018. They each go over two watches and unsurprisingly, they're all under $500.

Mike and Kaz dive into the unknown as they learn more about Credor, one of the world's most obscure and inexplicable high-end watch brands around. They also prepare for a very merry TBWS Thanksgiving, announce a new special episode, tease some details about the next giveaway, and cry about things on the Internet. Show Notes Seiko 7548: https://www.instagram.com/p/BocLW5LHwH1/ Seiko Blue Lagoon Sam...

Kaz and Mike celebrate 2 years of TBWS and share a handful of watches they hope to see discounted during the wave of Black Friday sales. What do you have your eye on this year? Be sure to share the watches you're hoping to hunt down this holiday season. Show Notes Hamilton Khaki Mechanical 38: https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Khaki-Mechanical-H69429931-diameter/dp/B079HPXWY3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=...

Mike and Kaz attempt to discuss the benefits of various watch straps and swapping them out seasonally. The discussion gets slightly derailed (classic TBWS fashion) and the guys end up revisiting the idea of consolidating, cutting down on collections and being happier with less. Finally, Kaz reveals his latest obsession - the Pierce Brosnan-era quartz Omega Seamaster Professional.

This week Mike is joined by his wife as they discuss watch obsession from the perspective of a very patient and supportive partner. She opens up and shares what she likes about watches, what they mean to her, and what it's like living with an absolute watch lunatic. Kaz joins us in spirit and it's a seriously fun episode that tackles topics we've never addressed on TBWS before. Be sure to listen i...

Kaz and Mike share their dirty fantasies in this latest installment of Guilty Pleasure Watches. Things get filthy and the guys also share some new stuff coming out on the site. Keep an eye out! Oh... and Mike couldn't survive his latest #watchfast. Bummer. Show Notes Slava Medical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZmYjrL2yk Orient Mako: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuAgpFn_E5/?taken-by=twobrokewa...

We made it to 100 episodes... and we could never have done it without you, the listeners, our friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Show Notes Raketa Big Zero: https://www.instagram.com/p/BohLkgMnwYp/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZQRT_HWN4/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Martenero Edgemere Reserve: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVEjfMlavd/?taken-by=martenero Martenero Edgemere Reserve on TBWS: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/martenero-edgemere-reserve/ Martenero Watches: https://marten...

Mike and Kaz share another round of affordable vintage watches. This time, they break down some of their favorite choices for collectors interested in adding precious metal pieces to their collections. These are fun, easy on the wallet, and a great way to add diversity during your watch collecting journey.

Mike and Kaz are finally adjusted after their travels, but there's still so much to talk about after their recent trip to Hong Kong. One of the most fascinating topics involves duty-free shops and the major role they play in watch purchases while traveling. Kaz is also still pretty salty about his bee sting (that shit was uncalled for) and Mike whips out an old dive watch that he should definitely...

Kaz and Mike are back from Hong Kong and ready to share their adventures. The guys give up some of the final details about their most recent giveaway and, sadly, Kaz gets stung by a bee. Plus, a special Hong Kong watch buying experience is shared as the guys try to slowly recover from some serious jet lag. Finally, Kaz and Mike talk about their experiences at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and h...

The time has come! The guys are pretty much all packed and ready to go and by the time you hear this, they'll be on their way to the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. Kaz has a cool new Maurice Lacroix in for review and unsurprisingly, it has sparked quite a bit of debate. Be sure to listen in for his initial impressions and keep an eye out for the full review. Plus, the TBWS 6,000 Instagram follower...

Join TBWS as they gear up for their upcoming trip to Hong Kong! This week the guys discuss some of the highs and lows of vintage watch collecting, what it involves, and aspects collectors should consider before diving head first into the vintage game. Show Notes Seiko SKX175: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1QDdTHB2t/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.tudorwatch.com/watche...

Kaz gets attacked by bees on air and Mike's dog can't help herself from interrupting the show with her poor dinner habits. This is perhaps one of the most casual TBWS episodes ever, but the guys have a blast discussing a very specific sub-genre of watches. So what's the deal with brightly colored dive watches and the design manufacturers pursue for the sake of legibility under water? Are these mod...

Join Mike and Kaz as they discuss the importance of experiencing watches in person and how their opinions changed after witnessing certain pieces "in the metal." The Snobs are getting closer and closer to their 6,000 follower giveaway, Mike has discovered the beauty behind authentic Isofrane straps, and Kaz has some seriously cool Gavox chronographs in for review. So tune in and let the TBWS fam k...

Join Mike and Kaz as they talk about one of the coolest watches available to value-focused collectors. This is a packed episode filled with air show talk, middle school G-Shocks, and some of the coolest Seiko dive watches ever. This week, they go into detail on some of the background surrounding Seiko's dive watch lineage and how the story brought us to the famous Seiko SKX007. Show Notes Boeing S...

This week, Kaz and Mike brave the heat again and humbly take on one of their most ambitious segments - watch brands they know nothing about. It's also episode 90! Getting closer to the big 100, and the guys would really love to treat the #watchfam for that momentous occasion. Then, the guys give us an update on some cool new write-ups on the site, one of which focuses on a totally new live of Glyc...