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Two Broke Watch Snobs
by Two Broke Watch Snobs
Wrist watch Bar Talk and Horological Shenanigans at their finest. A wrist watch podcast about two friends sitting down every week for an honest, foul-mouthed discussion about all things watch related.
Episodes
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Ep. #295 What Kind of Watch Budgeter Are You?
This week, Mike and Kaz talk about how they budget for watches, from impulse purchases and financing to saving up for something special. They share some of their own questionable buying decisions and discuss collection spending limits, the one-in-one-out approach, and whether it's worth setting...
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Ep. #294 Do Movies and TV Shows Sell Watches?
Mike and Kaz talk about watches in movies and TV, the characters that make them memorable, and the watches we’ve actually wanted because we saw them on screen. From James Bond and John Wick to Burn Notice, Parks and Recreation, and The Bourne Identity, we get into just how effective a good watch...
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Episode 293: Frenemy Watches
Mike and Kaz are back with a simple question: if we secretly hated each other, what watches would we passive-aggressively give each other as gifts? Before getting into the damage, we talk about the response to the podcast coming back, episode length, and what we’re wearing. Wrist Check Mike…
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Ep. #292 So… Where Were We?
After a break, Mike and Kaz are back for Episode 292 — and somehow TBWS has officially been around for ten years. This week, we catch up on where the show has been, what we’ve been wearing, and a pile of recent releases that caught our attention. Mike talks about his Citizen NY0040, Kaz makes the...
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Ep. #291 State of the Collection With Kaz & New Milestone Purchases
In this solo episode, Kaz shares an honest look into his current watch collection, how his lifestyle influences his choices, and what new watches are on his radar for the year. Key Topics: - Kaz’s collection breakdown: most worn versus rarely used watches - The significance of personal milestones...
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Ep. #290 Our Watches & Wonders Wishlist
In this episode, Mike and Kaz reconnect to discuss the future of the watch community, upcoming Watches & Wonders predictions, and industry trends. They share insights on brand rumors, industry shifts, and their personal wishlist items. Main Topics: The state and evolution of Watches & Wonders:...
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Ep. #289 If We Started Watch Collecting Now
In this episode of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, Mike and Kaz link back up after a long hiatus, swap some real-life updates, and then zoom out on how their collecting brains have changed over time. They dig into the stuff that actually sticks with a watch—the story, the moment, the weird...
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Ep. #288 Do Chronometers Even Matter?
In this episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs, Mike and Kaz dive into the whole “chronometer” thing—what the label actually means, how different certifications stack up, and why accuracy still matters even if most of us are just timing pasta water. Along the way, they swap stories about their own...
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Ep. #287 AliExpress Horrors: Part 1
This week, Mike and Kaz take a perilous scroll through the digital back alley of horology: AliExpress. What begins as innocent curiosity quickly devolves into uncovering horrors like a G-Shock knockoff that might secretly be a spy device, a faceted-case “dress watch” branded with a name so dark…
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Ep. #286 A One-Watch Collection for $200 or Less
$200 or less. That’s the magic number, folks—one and done! The boys are back at it, and in today’s episode, Kaz and Mike are diving into the one-watch-collection concept from a budget-friendly angle. Too often, people think a one-watch collection means shelling out for some outrageous, high-end...
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Ep. #285 Watches in Iceland + Travel Watch Talk
In this episode of Two Book Watch Snobs, Mike and Kaz discuss their recent experiences with watches, travel, and photography. They delve into Mike's trip to Iceland, exploring the intersection of travel and watch collecting, and share insights on photography in different environments. They talk...
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Ep. #284 Are Luxury Watches Even Worth It?
After a bit of a break (life happens), Kaz and Mike are back on the mics and immediately dive into one of those questions that never seem to go away: Are luxury watch brands actually worth the price? It’s not exactly a yes-or-no thing. They end up wandering through everything from the…
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Ep. #281 In Defense of the Sh*tter Watch
In this episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs, hosts Mike and Kaz delve into the concept of 'shitter watches'—affordable timepieces that may not be high-end but hold a special place in the hearts of collectors. They explore the relativity of what constitutes a shitter watch, share personal anecdotes...
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Ep. #280 The Mickey Mouse Watch
Kaz and Mike are back after a brief hiatus to talk about the history of the Mickey Mouse watch and a ton of Disney magic that plays a role in its enduring story. You'll get to hear about merchandising deals and the timeline of brands that served as official timepiece manufacturers for Disney...
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Ep. #279 Talking Military Watches With PSYWAR Wristcheck & Timely Moments
In this episode of TBWS, Mike and Kaz welcome back time_moments and introduce PSYWAR Wristcheck, who share insights on military watches and their significance. The conversation explores personal wrist checks, the evolution of modern military watches, and watch marketing's storytelling aspect. The...
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Ep. #278 Mike Got "The Call"
Huge thanks to ProTek Watches for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their products at: https://protekwatch.com/ Buckle in and listen as Mike shares his experience finally getting "the call" from a Rolex AD. You'll hear about the model he was offered, how long the process took…
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Ep. #277 There Is No Secret Watch Society
Huge thanks to Ollech & Wajs for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their watches at: https://ow-watch.com/ In this episode, Mike and Kaz discuss the concept of a secret watch society and the pressure to conform to certain watch-collecting norms. They emphasize the importance of...
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Ep. #276 Talking ProTek, Tritium, and the Future of the Brand With Barry Cohen
Today, on episode 276, Kaz and Mike sit down with ProTek and Luminox brand founder Barry Cohen to discuss his personal history in watch industry. Barry details some of the challenges involved with starting and running brands, securing licensing deals with the US military, Tritium technology, and...
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Ep. #275 Custom Watches. Should They Be More Popular?
Huge thanks to BOLDR Supply Co. for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their products at: https://www.boldrsupply.co/ This week, Kaz and Mike sit down to talk about the world of custom and third-party customized watches. From smaller operations, to larger companies like Bamford, the…
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Ep. #274 We're Not Dead
After some time away, Kaz and Mike return to talk about the future of TBWS and what to expect for the rest of the year. They share their frustrations when it comes to current trends in watch media and what it's been like to tackle new challenges like YouTube. Show Notes Forstner A-12:...
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Ep. #273 Affordable Vintage Watches With Nick From DC Vintage Watches
It's been a while since the "Affordable Vintage Watches" segment aired and now Mike & Kaz are bringing it back with a very special guest. Nick Ferrell runs DC Vintage Watches and specializes in vintage Seiko, Omega, and Heuer. Tune in as the guys run through Nick's professional journey, his…
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Ep. #272 Watches & Wonders 2024 Predictions (We Were Not Invited)
Join Kaz & Mike as they speculate over what they expect to see at this year's Watches & Wonders show! Tune in as they run through the list of exhibitors, share some of their hopes, and call back to some of their favorites from last year. You'll also get some quick updates from the site, which has...
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Ep. #271: High Accuracy Quartz Watches: Yes, You Should Give A Sh*t
This week we're talking all things high accuracy quartz - from our favorite models to the fact that, you know, most people can't actually define what a high accuracy quartz watch specifically is. If that's you, then you should absolutely tune into this week's show - you're going to learn something.
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Ep. #270 Rebuying Watches - Suffering the Slings & Arrows
While it's sometimes painful to think about, this week Kaz & Mike talk about the idea of rebuying watches. Is it something you should avoid or is it a sign of growing as a watch enthusiast, while zeroing in on what you really like? Plus, you'll get to hear about watches that the guys have let go…
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Ep. #269 What We Hated and Loved From LVMH Watch Week
This week we're catching up and discussing what blew us away from LVMH Watch Week! Ok - it's not really that big of an event and the releases are generally not that plentiful. However, that doesn't mean we can't have fun looking at watches. Be sure to let us know what your favorite releases from...
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Ep. #268 Kaz's State Of The Watch Collection (SOTC) Run-Down!
Kaz here! I'm recording Ep. 268 solo this week and I'm super pumped to be sharing my current watch collection with everyone! Plus, I'm testing out my new recording set up - so please share any thoughts, insights, or feedback you have about the video. Thank you! Video version of the episode:...
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Ep. #267 Horological Fan Fiction
Join Mike and Kaz this week as they play "horological fan fiction!" Ever wonder what it would be like to dream up the exact watch that you wanted from your favorite brand? That means you can play along too!
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Ep. #266 Neo-Classic Timepieces Of Our Generation
This week we're digging into a topic that's often pretty hard to discuss, but the context can be pretty fascinating. We're looking at watch designs and collections that don't have legacy roots in the "golden" age of watchmaking - really anywhere from 1960 and before. Specifically, we want to...
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Ep. #265 When Are Vintage Watches Not Worth It?
While affordable vintage watches are central to the start of TBWS, Kaz and Mike sit down to ask if vintage watch collecting is even worth it in 2024. So much has changed within the market and the pitfalls are getting worse. We also have more modern vintage re-editions than ever before. Fakes,...
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Ep. #264 Our Favorite Watch Releases From 2023 - A Look Back At The Year
It's the end-of-year episode! Join Mike and Kaz for a sit-down where they cover some of their favorite watch releases of 2023. They talk about what stood out, while testing some new tech in the process. You'll have to tune in to find out. Plus, the guys dig into their plans for 2024 and what...
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Ep. #263 Interview with Cody Fite from Anti Watch, Watch Club
This week, Kaz & Mike sit down with Cody Fite for a discussion on watches, smaller boutique brands, watch marketing, and more. We also get a look into Cody's journey as a collector and some background on Anti Watch, Watch Club—an organization that provides monetary, social, humanitarian, and...
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EP. #262 The F*ck You Watch Pt.2
Kaz and Mike revisit a TBWS topic lost to time. Listen in to hear about watches that are often ridiculous, ostentatious, or just plain weird. You'll get a kick out of their picks this time around. Plus, there are a ton of new reviews and guides up on the site. So visit twobrokewatchsnobs.com
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Ep. #261 Are Expensive Watches Even Worth It?
This week we have yet another new watch alert - this time from Mike! We also get to hear about another broken watch horror story.... also from Mike. This leads Kaz and Mike to discuss the utility and value behind expensive watches. Are they even worth it? Naturally, there's some discussion about...
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Ep. #260 New Watch Alert! & Latest Releases
In the latest episode of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, Kaz kicks things off with a deep dive into his newest watch acquisition. He finally got it!!!! Kaz and Mike then delve into the latest happenings in the watch industry. From exciting new releases to industry trends and noteworthy news,...
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Ep. #259 When's The Right Time To Buy?
Tune in as Mike and Kaz talk about issues that may ruin a watch purchase for you—especially if you don't time it right. From budgets, to collection planning, and sketchy salespeople, there's a lot to consider before buying. You'll also get to hear about some of their most tortured watch-buying...
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Ep. #258 Watches That Just Missed The Mark ... Pt. 2?
Enjoy this random mid-week release! Kaz & Mike could've sworn they've touched on this topic before. This time, it's all about more watches that were just so close to perfection but missed the mark in the end. It could be anything from an odd spec to bad marketing and more. Tune in to hear each of...
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Ep. #257 Things We'd Rather Spend $3,500 On. We're Looking At You, 62MAS Reissue.
Ep. #257 Things We'd Rather Spend $3,500 On. We're Looking At You, 62MAS Reissue. by Two Broke Watch Snobs
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Ep. #256 The Dad Watch Part 3
After a brief hiatus, Kaz and Mike are back with some tremendous news and a completely new perspective on what they've called "the dad watch"—and for very good reason. Tune in to hear why they've been gone for so long and the story of Kaz's journey to fatherhood with a bunch of watch talk and…
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Ep. #255 The Integrated Bracelet Steel Sports Watch
Show notes coming soon...
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Ep. #254 Open Mike Night?
It's story time at TBWS. So many stories. Tune in to listen about how Mike lost access to nearly all of his watches and how the experience changed his perspective what any overall collection should looks like. There's also a real, on-air battle with a hornet, way too much guitar gear talk, and…
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EP. #253 Watches & Wonders 2023 Post-Show
And it's a wrap for Watches & Wonders 2023. Want to check in and see which predictions from the last episode actually came through? Surprisingly, the guys weren't too far off. Listen in to hear Mike and Kaz cover their show favorites and some ideas for following the show next year. Show Notes...
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Ep. #252 Watches & Wonders 2023 Pre-Show
Watches & Wonders 2023 is just hours away and the guys are getting together for a late chat to talk about their wishes and predictions. And it's no surprise - TBWS is NOT on site in Geneva :D Listen in for some takes and predictions you probably haven't seen yet. Plus, Mike has a new quartz diver...
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Ep. #251 The Best GMT Watches Available in 2023
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...
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Ep. #250 The Best Watches for Under $1000 in 2023
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/
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Ep. #249 Discussing Pilot Watches With Retired Naval Aviator @tj_watchguy
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...
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Ep. #248 The First Watch Releases of 2023
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…
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Ep. #247 The 2022 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show
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…
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Ep. #246 Are We Done With Microbrands?
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...
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Ep. #245 Field Watches & Your Changing Body
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…
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Ep. #244 Watchtime & Windup NYC 2022
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...
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Wrist watch Bar Talk and Horological Shenanigans at their finest. A wrist watch podcast about two friends sitting down every week for an honest, foul-mouthed discussion about all things watch related.
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