Twobrokewatchsnobs

Dive watches are some of the most popular watches around. But finding the perfect model can be overwhelming. Today, Kaz and Mike run through the basics of picking the perfect dive watch, while covering some of the most common questions about dive watches.

This week Mike and Kaz are tackling another great question from their earlier batch of Q&As. The challenge is to run through some of the most "iconic" military watches around while pitching realistic and attainable alternatives—many of which are well under $1000. There's also some great discussion about what actually makes a watch a "military" watch, and some of the absurd marketing that we see behind mil-spec/tactical watches. Plus, you'll get to hear about the latest review on the TBWS site and plans for other watches the guys are looking to test out.

It's been a long time coming, and it's some of the most fun you can have have listening to a TBWS episode. Kaz and Mike sit down to answer as many of the questions they've gotten recently. Plus, catch up on the newest watch reviews on the site and find out what the guys will be test driving next.

Because they enjoy pain, this week the Two Broke Watch Snobs run through some of the most ridiculous lies they've told themselves on their watch collecting journeys. The absolute delusion involved with this hobby is half the fun and much of that involves justifying the never-ending cycle of madness we've trapped ourselves in. BUT! It's all good fun. So listen and and you might learn how to avoid some pitfalls in your own watch collecting journey.

Kaz and Mike come together to share their objectively-correct opinions on in-house movements and the surrounding conversations. Are they actually worth it? Do they really stack up against "generic" outsourced movements? When does in-house make sense, and when is it just a marketing gimmick?

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This week Kaz and Baird get into the nitty gritty of it - talking about how to find your true watch passion, collecting quirks, opening up watches, and so much more. Tune in and hang out - we're chilling with Baird!

This week special guest Jason from Just Watches joins Kaz to talk grails, collecting culture, hot takes on recent watch reviews, and a shit ton more. Tune in and hang out - this week's show is a fun one! Also, Mike is on vacation - so please forgive any roughness with the audio treatment this week.... Kaz has no idea what he's doing with audio. Just Watches: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustWatches1

Nearly endless rambling, an audio wrist check that lasts too long, and swearing that one day—they'll buy their last watch. This one has it all. Join Mike and Kaz this week as the guys talk bracelets. They share some of their favorite designs found in the sub-$1k range and beyond together with some of the best watch/bracelet combos around. Plus, Kaz might be starting a hunt to find an old old watch he sold and both of the guys revisit the idea of the "exit watch"... again.

After their predictions, Mike and Kaz return to run through some of the most noteworthy releases from Watches & Wonders 2022. Naturally there are some hits and even a few predictions that (sorta) came true. Plus, there's a new Formex review on the site, a few new reviews in the works, and more. Enjoy the show!

After a brief hiatus, Kaz & Mike return just in time to run through their predictions for Watches & Wonders 2022. A new watch has been added to Mike's collection, and you'll get to hear all about why the guys disappeared for a bit. Enjoy the show!

Join us for a special interview with collector, designer, and Instagram personality, @watchsquatch. We'll run through the absurdity of this hobby, personal origin stories, collecting practices, grails, and some of the latest releases from LVMH Watch Week and the Oris 2022 Preview.

In this special episode pitched by TBWS supporters on the Patreon Slack channel, Mike and Kaz openly admit who they would steal from to start a watch collection. I mean, why hasn't anyone talked about stealing your way into watch collecting?! Apologies in advance to all the hypothetical victims - we just really love your watches.

That's it. We've made it to the last episode of 2021 and we're picking up on our tradition of the TBWS Best in Horology Awards show. From some of the best, to the outright embarrassing, Kaz and Mike chat through their watch industry highlights of the year. We hope everyone enjoys the show and thanks for listening. We'll see you all in 2022! Show Notes Survival watch most likely to fail you in a survival situation https://www.settleoutdoor.com/product/bluestraw-analog-digital-watch/ https://www.bulova.com/us/en/product/96B349.html Best watch to launder money with at an auction https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-announces-big-bang-integral-tourbillon-rainbow-watches/ https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/most-expensive-omega-ever-2021 Watch release that just missed the mark https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tag-heuer-drops-a-stealth-aquaracer-that-glows-in-the-dark https://www.ablogtowatch.com/chopard-unveils-limited-edition-l-u-c-gmt-one-black/ What watch would you risk your marriage for? https://www.patek.c

Kaz and Mike are finally back together and it's their favorite time of the year. This time, the guys run through some of the worst gift ideas that are pushed as "ideal watch collector's gifts" and why you should avoid them. It's a wild ride. Also, there's some news on the site, a new review... and we all need to convince Kaz to buy a $60k gun safe.

Baird and Mike talk about some recent watch news, including their thoughts on the latest releases from Tudor and Aquastar. Then, the guys run through a few watches that have always been in their sights, but for some reason or another, haven't made it into the collection.

This week, Kaz is joined by YouTube Creator, Jason from Just Watches. They chat about what it's like running a watch-centered YouTube channel, grail hunting, and reflections on a very personal project - Rivkah Watches. Show Notes Just Watches: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustWatches1/

This week's episode is brought to you by a very special TBWS community initiative - No Change November. Trust us, you've gotta listen in to get it. Mike and Kaz highlight some recent site updates, talk bald spots, and share their thoughts on each of the recent winners at GPHG 2021. Show Notes GPHG: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gphg-2021

Mike has gone completely bananas.

After some time off, Mike and Kaz return to chat through another listener-submitted topic. This time they're running through the idea of "the heirloom watch" - a piece that's meant to be passed down and kept in the family for generations. You'll hear about watches that exist as heirloom watches in their families and which watches they'd choose to pass down to the next generation. Finally, tune in to some recent news covering cool new Seiko Solar models, some crazy Vacheron pieces, and new Omega Speedmasters.