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Woo! Super special episode this week, watchfam Michael Happé the owner, operator, and designer behind Gavox Watches joins us! Michael sheds light on the impetus behind his brand and what it's been like transitioning to working on Gavox full time. He also talks about the future of Gavox and how he sees his designs evolving. Plus, Michael shares his thoughts on the greater watch industry in general - like we've always said on the show, folks... the industry has to change and brands like Gavox are the ones that are really at the forefront of what to expect in the future. PLEASE NOTE: we recorded this week's episode three different timezones. So at times its possible there are small audio delays between presenters. Honestly, nothing too big and probably not noticeable - but we just wanted to give you a heads up. Show Notes: Raketa Big Zero: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSQt-JNBjTH/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Gavox Avidiver: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/gavox-avidiver-watch-review/ Gavox Aurora: http://ga

Mike doesn’t like his neighbors… so don’t ask him if you can borrow his toilet plunger. Also, do you like podcast interruptions? Barking dogs? Jangling little kitty cats? Yeah? Well, you’ll love this episode! Kaz also finds a new home in a pile of cardboard boxes. The guys then derail the discussion a bit and talk about those weird Arnold Schwarzenegger watches that came out a few years back. Plus, we get a quick Rivkah Watches update, Mike has a new diver in for review, and the snobs finally announce the WINNER of the Seiko SKX007 giveaway! Finally, Mike sends out a very special watch to get serviced and the guys talk about what goes into choosing your watch servicing center. Is it better to go through the brand directly? Do you prefer going with someone local and independent? Listen in and tell the snobs what you think! Show Notes The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask Orient Watches “Christmas Chrono”: https://www.instagram.com/p/BV2UcDel

Kaz is now aiming to eventually make it onto Ancient Aliens in order to prove that Christopher Columbus actually blew aliens…..yeah this is how this week’s watch discussion started. Plus, remember that the Seiko SKX007 Giveaway is still going on! Listen in and find out how to enter! Also #watchfam...do you wear a watch while you sleep? Kaz and Mike want to make sure no cats or wives are harmed in the process of wearing watches to bed. Also, has rain ever ruined a vintage watch? Oh, and if you were a hitman, what watch would you wear? Finally, Kaz and Mike get into a quick discussion about Russian Franken-watches and high-end quartz watches. Is there a limit to what you will pay for a quartz watch? What are your favorite watches that incorporate something that goes above and beyond the average, off-the-shelf quartz movement? Show Notes: Tom Delonge “To The Stars”: https://tothestars.media/ Seiko SKX007: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWarviUFMrk/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster D

Kaz and Mike can’t figure out the nuances of avian biodiversity in Washington and share some unfortunate roadkill stories. Seriously though, the watch talk starts...eventually. Oh, and you can finally enter to win the Seiko SKX007 2k follower giveaway! Go to twobrokewatchsnobs.com, scroll to the bottom, and sign up for the newsletter by filling out the form. That’s it! Mike finally shares some of his initial thoughts on the Gavox Avidiver, Kaz is head over heels in love with the Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai, and the guys spring into a long overdue Seiko discussion. Yes, it’s time to talk about the 62MAS reissue...just a little bit Also, the guys tackle a subject that isn’t talked about too often - the way that watch press outlets make their money. They share their goals for doing things differently and maintaining journalistic integrity while delivering the kind of watch content the #watchfam really wants. Finally, Kaz gives another Rivkah update so listen in! Show Notes: Gavox Avidiver: http://gavox.com/w

Kaz goes on a shocking Taco Bell run only to find that today’s generation has completely lost touch with the concept of paper money. There’s no hope for humanity. Then the guys start talking watches...eventually. Shoutouts to @titillatingtimepieces and @danc21cy. You guys are awesome. Oh, and don’t worry, the TBWS intro will eventually get redone. Plus, the guys go over the details for their 2,000 follower giveaway. Listen in to find out how to win a Seiko SKX007! Finally, in this special Fourth of July episode, the guys talk about the past, present, and future of American watchmaking. Show Notes: Bremont Watches: https://www.bremont.com/ Domino's Pizza Rolex: https://gearpatrol.com/2016/11/02/the-story-of-the-dominos-rolex/ John Mayer’s Disney Daytona: http://bit.ly/2tA50lF Bremont Terra Nova: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/bremont-terra-nova-gmt-watch-hands/ Ben Saunder’s Expedition: https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_saunders_to_the_south_pole_and_back_the_hardest_105_days_of_my_life Ci

Kaz is still breathing in toxic fumes thanks to the 3D printing process and Mike tries to buy 6 IWC Big Pilot watches online. Kaz gives us another quick Rivkah updates and aims to have a working prototype ready and working for the wrist check on Episode #37. Wish him luck #watchfam! Mike spends some time with a Swatch Sistem51 he has had for a bit while discussing what a cool release it was when it first came out. Also, the dog makes another appearance...sorry guys. Finally, the guys tackle a discussion about brands adopting new technology to market and sell products. Is it a sign of changing times? Will it affect the grey market? Show Notes: Swatch Sistem51 Black: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjojLLBlYN/?taken-by=michaeltpenate Casio MDV-106-1AV: http://bit.ly/2rS1EX8 Christopher Ward & Jamie Maddison: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/christopher-ward-partners-explorer-jamie-maddison/ Christopher Ward Trident GMT 38: https://www.christopherward.com/c60-trident-pro-gmt-600-32 Christopher War

Ab workouts on dial-up internet, tales from the neighborhood hardware store, and the arrival of Mike’s Toxic ShizNit. Finally! Kaz gives the #watchfam an awesome update on the progress of Rivkah Watches, which you guys are sure to enjoy. Plus, Mike finally followed his own advice from Episode #28 and pulls the trigger on a CWC Royal Navy Diver. The Mil-Sub hunt is over! Finally, the guys talk G-Shocks, what they love about them, and how difficult it is to choose the perfect one. Plus, the Snobs talk about two recent posts on the TBWS site and ask the #watchfam for feedback. Show Notes Orient Star GMT: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-star-gmt-wz0071dj-review/ CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUyRfXFI7V/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Bulova Chronograph C Reissue: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/bulova-chronograph-c/ Bulova Chronograph C (Original): https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-bulova-stars-and-stripes-chronograph/ Worn & Wound’s Bulova Wrist Shot: http://wornandwo

A huge thank you to the #watchfam for all of your support! The Two Broke Watch Snobs finally hit 2k followers on Instagram. As a result...there will be a very special giveaway coming up soon. Also, huge shout out to The Bellingham Podcast for the kind words on their latest episode. Kaz is a Pokémon master and the Snobs reach out to the listeners for inside advice on legally establishing the business end of TBWS. Mike and Kaz won’t do well in jail so, please help. Oh, should Kaz finally start his cam girl career? Mike is lent a very special Seiko courtesy of @thewristfund and the guys then share their thoughts on watch straps, interesting materials, and their personal preferences. Show Notes Bellingham Podcast: http://www.bellinghampodcast.com/blogs/ Seiko Sumo SBDC027: https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-seiko-sbdc027-sumo-50th-anniversary-review/ The Wrist Fund: https://www.instagram.com/thewristfund/ Seiko SBDX017: https://www.seiyajapan.com/products/seiko-marine-master-professional

Two Broke Avocado Connoisseurs! Yeah...the conversation got a bit derailed before it even started. Oh and Kaz shares his best “Predator” sound. Mike contemplates finally going for the Toxic ShizNit strap and the guys discuss some big news to hit the watch industry this week. Kaz also re-discovers a watch that he almost sold and falls in love all over again. Also, Mike has another kind of “Power Trio” collection to consider. The guys then pick up the discussion of the ideal watch collection and pose a question - is the ideal collection even a collection at all? Or the mythical “One Watch?” Plus, there’s a lot of self-discovery as the guys contemplate what kind of collectors they actually are. Show Notes Seiko SNK805: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUmQKzelQt-/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/BU1zfC5F057/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Toxic ShizNit: https://www.toxicnatos.com/collections/watch-straps/products/toxic-herringbone Mt. Baker-Sn

Congrats to user @tyrisclark! You’re the winner of the Two Broke Watch Snobs Heitis Quartz Chronograph giveaway. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the Two Broke Watch Snobs through Patreon! If you’d like to support more broke ass watch snobbery, improvements to the podcast, website, and more, please visit www.patreon.com/twobrokewatchsnobs Oh yeah, and Kaz is finally jobless! Hooray! The snobs then discuss some of their thoughts on jobs within the watch industry. The jobs are out there! Sales, retail, marketing, PR, etc. But really, you should just be Ryan Reynolds @ Piaget...that’s the best way to make it in watches. Duh. Show Notes: Orient Christmas Chronograph: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUe3BEMFtUS/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Toxic N8Os Toxic Shiznit: https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/toxic-herringbone Seiko SRP777: https://www.instagram.com/p/BT6mSsUFHth/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Seikoholic’s Sir Roger Moore Tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJd3uEJPJdU S

Have you ever wondered why Dunkin’ Donuts gives you so many damn bags? Kaz does. The guys are still loving their new watches but Kaz gets in a super cool Janis Trading Co. Azores watch that he shares his thoughts on. Also, did you know that you can mail bees via USPS?! WTF.. The snobs talk about grey market vs. authorized dealers and boutiques. They share some great experiences, some bad experiences, and break down what you should really be looking for in a great grey market dealer. Finally, Kaz and Mike reach out to the community again to hear about ways that you’d like to help support the Two Broke Watch Snobs site and podcast. Show Notes Bulova Moon Watch: https://www.bulova.com/products/96b251 Janis Trading Co. Azores: http://www.janistrading.com/azores-vanilla/ Chemex: http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/ Orion 1: http://wornandwound.com/review/hands-orion-1-nick-harris/ Jomashop: http://www.jomashop.com/ ShoppinginJapan: http://www.shoppinginjapan.net/ DavidSW: https://davidsw.com/ O

The dog is barking, the cats are jumping into the 3D printer, Kaz and Mike forget the fundamentals of the English language, and the snobs share some juicy details behind their latest watch giveaway contest. Listen in! It’s the episode 30 bonanza!!! Kaz and Mike both have new watches + soda has all of of your basic food groups. Trust these guys. They’re starving and dehydrated. Mike regretfully suggests a Triple X movie marathon (it definitely sounds as awful as you think it does) and the conversation takes a turn for the worse. Thanks to @ea8 for clarifying some of the details behind Mil-Spec watch features and the all-important “crown dig” conundrum. Should Kaz pick up a firearm? Finally, the Two Broke Watch Snobs talk about watches in movies, TV shows, video games, and books. This episode gets, a little wild. Show Notes Sinn EZM3: http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-EZM-3-Diver-s-on-Bracelet-p308.htm Bulova Moon Watch: https://www.bulova.com/products/96b251 Heitis Aviator: https://www.heitis

They said it couldn’t be done! The Snobs pick a handful of interesting vintage timepieces that can be had for well under $65. Mike has a new watch in for review and mixes up his space history. Kaz then shares yet another workplace tale that leaves him ready to hang his hat for good. Some watch industry news including a Bulova lawsuit that has gone relatively unnoticed. A huge thank you to everyone that has shared encouraging words about Rivkah Watches, the site, and the podcast. Show Notes Kama: http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=0780 Raketa school: http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=1294 Vostok Zakaz: http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=0785 Breitling sold off: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethdoerr/2017/04/28/pilots-watch-icon-breitling-sold-to-cvc-capital-partners-a-private-equity-firm/&refURL=https://www.google.com/&referrer=https://www.google.com/ Bulova Lawsuit: http://www.courthousenews.com/astronaut-sues-over-bulova-ad-campaign/ Timex Marlin: http://

Kaz opens up about a rough (really rough) work week and shares something special with the #watchfam for the very first time. The guys talk 3D printing, watch manufacturing, and the end of Kaz’s #watchfast. Finally, the snobs share some of their favorite non-homage alternatives to some impossibly expensive grail watches. Edit: Due to a technical glitch while bouncing the session, our intro got cut a little bit ): Show Notes Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-blue-lagoon-samurai-srpb09k1-le-review/ Seiko SRP777: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOdG9RnDu89/?taken-by=michaeltpenate Rolex Submariner ref. 5517: https://www.bobswatches.com/military-issue-rolex-submariners CWC Royal Navy Divers: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/divers-watches Richard Mille: http://richardmille.com/ Dietrich Watches: http://www.dietrich.luxury/ Rolex Explorer I ref. 14270: https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-rolex-explorer-14270/ Seiko SARG009: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SARG009

Kaz gets a major dental bill scare and the guys contemplate the possibility of a post-wisdom tooth removal episode. Kaz is still #watchfasting hard with his Casio too….have mercy on his soul. The guys also reflect on their site being out for over a week now. Tink...we believe in fairies!!! Shoutout to @thejames80 for his #watchfast with the Seiko 6309. They then tackle the conundrum of watches priced at over $1,000 and reach out to listeners and readers to ask if it’s an area you’d like to see covered. Do they have a place on the site? Feedback from listeners and readers is crucial to building a site, podcast, and community that YOU enjoy. Finally, the guys share some of their favorite picks for affordable GMT and dual time watches. Show Notes Casio MDV106-1AV https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Analog-Watch-Black/dp/B009KYJAJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492996215&sr=8-1&keywords=casio+dive+watch ToxiNATOs Toxic ShizNit N80 https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/toxic-herringbone Janis Trading Subs ht

It’s finally here! The site, www.twobrokewatchsnobs.com is now live so check it out! Kaz discovers the official #watchfam mating call in an awkward elevator encounter, Mike is severely wounded, and Kaz reluctantly takes up a new challenge. The guys then discuss the difficulties associated with starting up a watch-focused website while venting and sharing a few things they find disappointing in watch journalism today. Remember, the site has been put together for you guys! So, in these very early stages, write in and share what you’d like to see by contacting the snobs at TBWS.Contact@gmail.com. Finally, Mike shares a few stories from his recent weekend in Vegas and finds that it’s an incredible city for watch-window shopping and watch spotting. From a welcoming experience at an Audemars Piguet boutique to nearly fainting at the sight of an RM 010, and drooling over watches that are just waaaaay too expensive, Mike reflects on a weekend packed with watch-nerdery. Show Notes TBWS Official Site: www.twobrok

Mike's #watchfast is over! The team reflects back on Mike's experience only wearing one watch for a month and Mike reveals what watch he used to break his fast... And now that the dust has settled, Kaz is thinking of doing a #watchfast too with his Casio MDV106... any thoughts on whether he should do it #watchfam? Also, the team unveils a new segment inspired by you - our listeners! This will be the first ever segment on "Watch Brands We Know Nothing About..." The brand TBWS focuses on for this episode is RADO... they know nothing about RADO. So what they did was spend about 2 to 3 days each researching the brand independently. Then, Mike and Kaz just brought what they learned to the table for the show's discussion. Definitely give your opinions on the segment and whether you liked it or not! And if you did like it, what other brands should be covered? Victorinox, we're looking at you! Plus, Kaz's cat makes him faint covered in his own blood.

Baselworld is over! Kaz shares his troubles working with Gowron from Star Trek, Mike is drowning in spiders, and the guys try to figure out if Marilyn Manson performances are still a thing. Also, you can now join in on the Two Broke Watch Snobs wrist check fun by tagging @twobrokewatchsnobs in your wrist shots and using #twobrokewatchsnobs in your post. The guys will then pick three favorites to feature on the page on Sunday every week! Shout out to @psdance and his badass Breitling Aerospace….Mike is still drooling over that one. The snobs also entertain the possibility of a meet-up but - no serial killers allowed. Finally, the guys talk about their Baselworld 2017 favorites - from wins like the Zodiac Jetomatic Pilot and the Rado Captain Cook to some not-so-wins like the new Presage Cocktail Time Pieces. Have any favorites (or not so favorites) of your own from Basel 2017? Let us know what's up! Email us at TBWS.Contact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram. Show Notes Magrette Watches: http://www.magre

Kaz and Mike share their opinions on some of the earliest Baselworld 2017 releases and actually find themselves excited about quite a few. Kaz can’t stop choking on his Thin Mints and finds himself floored by the new Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture. The guys also can’t seem to make sense of the newest Rolex Sea-Dweller. The snobs then go on to discuss the idea of watches that have slipped through their fingers or “the ones that got away.” Plus, shoutouts for Gearzeit.com! @nannermanor...We are so sorry we couldn’t say your name right. Mike misses his ‘69 Smiths W10 and Kaz goes into a caffeine and hunger-induced rage over a watch that has haunted him since his earliest days of collecting. The dog also feel the need to join in, of course. Music by Jahzzar courtesy of the Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/) Show Notes Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Ref. 79350: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor-black-bay-chronograph-caliber-mt5813-breitling-collaboration No

Kaz goes on an epic journey to the Miami Seiko boutique to claim one of the coolest limited edition Seiko divers ever released. He covers the details of his buying experience, gets a chance to sample some real Japanese whiskey, and stresses the importance of developing a positive relationship with a brand that means so much to him. Meanwhile...Mike’s wrist is still starving after weeks of #watchfasting. The snobs then go on to share their hopes and predictions for Baselworld 2017, talk about a few pre-Basel releases, and try to figure out what really draws watch enthusiasts to Seiko. Mike also finds himself in a brief state of panic and can’t figure out if he’s actually talking to Kaz or Aziz Ansari. Also, matching Seiko Tsunami butt tattoos anyone? Show Notes: Seiko Prospex Blue Lagoon SRPB09K1 https://www.instagram.com/p/BRnhs2plZbf/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Seiko SKX175 https://www.instagram.com/p/BRqhpMslWFP/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Seiko Watches Miami Boutique https://store.seikowatches.