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Ep. #202: Critiquing Holiday Releases After a week off, Mike and Kaz rejoin the watch fam, and this time, they’re taking a deeper look at the recent wave of watch releases. Now, Kaz has been unplugged for a bit, so you'll get a real-time reaction to some of the newest models from large and small brands. Show Notes Raketa Big Zero: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/so-you-want-to-buy-a-raketa-big-zero/ Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIefXS9Hhkw/ Lorier Hyperion: https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/hyperion-black-gilt Zodiac Aerospace GMT: https://www.zodiacwatches.com/products/super-sea-wolf-gmt-automatic-stainless-steel-watch Baltic Aquascaphe GMT: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/baltic-aquascaphe-gmt-hands-on Nodus Duality: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/nodus-duality-watch-review/ Halios Fairwind: https://halioswatches.com/products/fairwind?variant=13961638346796

Join Kaz and Mike as they take things back to their roots. This week, the guys thought it would be fun to highlight some ideal watch purchase options for $200 or below… well below. Tune in, and find some of the best dress, sport, and wildcard watches in that “sweet spot” TBWS price bracket. Show Notes Time Arrow Benrus Clone: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTOMATIC-DG2813-Time-Arrow-Military-Benrus-Type-2-316-sapphire-white-green-hand/114435485263?hash=item1aa4e2ee4f:g:uWoAAOSwmExe4XGu Timex MKI Chronograph: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-Chronograph-Quartz-Watch-TW2T10700/dp/B07N9GQY5C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1N7HLA8STVDFI&dchild=1&keywords=timex+mk+chronograph&qid=1606107006&sprefix=timex+mki+chro%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-3 The Balance Cock Bugle: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/the-balance-cock-bugle/ Bulova Classic Collection: https://www.amazon.com/Bulova-Classic-Quartz-Stainless-Casual/dp/B0716DMPM1/ref=bmx_5/147-0758198-5155414?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0716DMPM1&pd_rd_r=9ef2ef61-b016-4563-9d7e-c69943f6508e&pd_rd_w=sroj

This is it. We've done 200 episodes. And @brodinkee is here to talk about some of the cringiest trends on social and blog that need to die. You aren't getting rid of us. We're here to stay.

Sir Thomas Sean Connery - a staple of masculinity and an icon in the realm of watch enthusiasts has passed. This week, Kaz & Mike take some time to evaluate watches that the ultimate giga-chad wore both on- and off-screen... with some affordable alternatives for you to consider. It also looks like the guys will be binge-watching some timeless Sean Connery films this week. Tune in, and do more than your best. Be a winner and f**k the prom queen. Show Notes Doxa Sub 300 Black Lung: https://monochrome-watches.com/doxa-sub300-sharkhunter-black-lung-the-2nd-and-final-batch/ Orient Star GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-star-gmt-wz0071dj-review/ Rolex 6538: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/found-a-mint-james-bond-submariner-reference-6538 Breitling Top Time: https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/breitling-top-time Gruen Precision 510: https://www.govbergwatches.com/blog/first-james-bond-watch/ WMT Watches: https://www.wmtwatches.com/product/sea-diver-mi6-010-intelligence-agency-special-editi

Kaz is flying solo and you know what that means..? We're taking another deep dive into the history of Soviet Watches! This installment focuses on the impact that French watch maker LIP had on SU horology. If you feel like going full neckbeard on Soviet Watches with Kaz then tune in and enjoy. General History Notes: https://www.lip.fr/en/content/6-history https://www.hampdenwatches.com/page-3 http://watchesz.free.fr/mfa/lip_au_pays_des_soviets.htm https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/a-very-early-zvesda-from-1938-the-tale-of-how-zvesda-came-to-be.856681/#post-6282576 https://www.netgrafik.ch/russian_logos.htm Model/Movement Notes: Zvezda 1802 https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0723.html Pobeda K52 (2602) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0981.html Petrovoderts 2602 (Pobeda 2602 from "Raketa" before it was Raketa) http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&Raketa_2602 Raketa 2609 http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?12&ranfft&&2uswk&Raketa_2609 Raketa 2609 HA http://www.ranfft.de/cgi

Alright, these episodes are always a blast but this time, the guys really packed the episode with a ton of listener questions. Plus, get a sneak peek at the newest review on the website and get the scope on the latest franken-Rolex controversy. Enjoy, and don't forget to share more questions that the guys can tackle next time! Show Notes Time Arrow Benrus Clone: https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/gbbuzn/time_arrow_homage_to_a_legend_the_type_2_milsub/ Timex MKI Chrono: https://www.timex.com/mk1-chronograph-steel-42mm-fabric-strap-watch/MK1-Chrono-Steel-42mm-Fabric-Strap-Watch.html?dwvar_MK1-Chrono-Steel-42mm-Fabric-Strap-Watch_color=Stainless-Steel-Green&cgid=mk-1#gclid=CjwKCAjwz6_8BRBkEiwA3p02VXLRT_y6RHNuZ_ORPpUhhGSHukTNHSpKk7FSk_6UC0pFJcH8AKCVyxoCVOYQAvD_BwE&start=1 Timex Indiglo: https://van.physics.illinois.edu/QA/listing.php?id=1914&t=timex-indiglo-watches#:~:text=Indiglo%20watches%20take%20energy%20from,the%20energy%20from%20the%20battery.%20 How To Survive The Watch Hobby: Heart and Mind i

Join Mike & Kaz for a fierce and emotional account of some of their biggest watch regrets. From buying to selling, spending too much damn time on watch photos, and more. Don't forget to write in and share your watch hobby/collecting regrets, too. Also, catch up on some new press pieces up on the site and join the guys as they keep running through some options for episode 200.

Join Kaz and Mike as they comment on a selection of watch ads in real-time. They tackle some fan favorites along with ads you might not be familiar with. It’s cringey watch marketing at its finest, and you might even find that some of it actually worked on the snobs. Show Notes Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzuRHkHe_g/ Seiko SNK805: https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK805-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B000LTAY1U/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=seiko+snk&qid=1601853203&sr=8-2 Tudor Black Bay 58: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030n-0001 Meistersinger Metris: https://www.meistersinger.com/2019/04/robust-bequem-unverzichtbar-meistersingers-metris/ Longines - The Pioneer Spirit Lives On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al4zzZkLcFA&list=PLPCVKnxAg-bn_1AkMtsK_-NmNMr0A1Jam&index=4&ab_channel=Longines Seiko Prospex Street Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_BqbqfQJXU&ab_channel=SeikoUSA Roger Dubuis @ Watches and Wonders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW

It’s hard to beat a good quartz watch. And the industry’s recent high-luxury releases have left the guys hungry for another good quartz episode. Tune in for 2020 quartz recommendations from Kaz & Mike. Hold on to your wallets - there’s a whole bunch of them! Show Notes Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/citizen-eco-drive-promaster-diver-review/ Vostok Amphibia: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvWUFEHbxt/ Oris Big Crown Pointer Date: https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-big-crown-original-pointer-date/01-754-7696-4064-07-5-20-51 Doxa Sub 1200T Caribbean: http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2015/06/doxa-sub-1200t-deep-roots.html Casio MRW200H: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Classic-Quartz-Resin-Watch/dp/B01BY7I1J4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=17BRDXV8ZWXS1&dchild=1&keywords=casio+mrw200&qid=1601217740&sprefix=casio+mrw%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-3 Victorinox INOX: https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Watches/Women%27s-Watches/I-N-O-X-V/p/241881 Scurfa Diver 1: https://www.scurfawatches.com/product

Almost 200 episodes in and believe it or not, the guys have never tackled this topic. With the recent watch releases making the rounds, Kaz and Mike thought it would be a great idea to run through a head-to-head comparison of two of the most popular watch brands in history. Tune in as they cover fit, finishing, brand heritage bang-for-buck, and more. It’s a total Rolex vs. Omega face-off. Plus, Mike has a new watch to introduce, and the guys go viral in the watch world after pushing some fake news. You won’t want to miss it. Show Notes Citizen Nighthawk: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-citizen-nighthawk/ Orient Star GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-star-gmt-wz0071dj-review/ Grand Seiko SBGA299: https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbga229g Casio G-Shock GMWB5000GD-9: https://www.gshock.com/watches/digital/gmwb5000gd-9?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=1705837129&utm_content=u&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjw-5v7BRAmEiwAJ3DpuO4PQHDmHQ32vn_yz9zd3hCO9kQgzaieFtj78voljXDoTAl

To celebrate four years of podcasting, Kaz and Mike tackle a classic TBWS column and dive into a brand that they really don't know too much about - Tissot. Join the guys as they dig through history, noteworthy models, famous owners, and more. Plus, you'll catch a glimpse at a new, very special series on the website and some awesome Patreon contributor wrist checks. Show Notes Timex MK1 Chronograph: https://www.timex.com/mk1-aluminum-chronograph-40mm-fabric-strap-watch/TW2T10700VQ.html?&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhvf6BRCkARIsAGl1GGjLO3BScfyAorqjwaLcjnqvR3XUlyyy5sspc5B2maydPeGdft0scY0aAijkEALw_wcB Time Arrow Watch Company Benrus Clone: https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/gbbuzn/time_arrow_homage_to_a_legend_the_type_2_milsub/ Steinhart Ocean 39 Explorer: https://www.gnomonwatches.com/collections/steinhart/products/ocean-39-explorer-gnomon-exclusive MKII Paradive: https://www.mkiiwatches.com/paradive The Balance Cock Bugle: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/the-balance-cock-bugle/ Tissot Watches: https://www.t

Kaz and Baird (TBWS Contributor extraordinaire) sit down to talk shop on two major releases that recently dropped from Rolex and Grand Seiko. Spoiler: they're polar freaking opposite releases. Also, we talk fried chicken, Omega going full Leatherface on Rolex, and the backside of water. Tune in, chill out, and let us know your thoughts. Show Notes: ABTW Coverage on GS: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/grand-seiko-debuts-worlds-first-constant-force-tourbillon-in-new-t0-concept-movement/ Hodinkee Coverage on GS: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/grand-seiko-t0-constant-force-concept-tourbillon-in-depth ABTW Coverage on Rolex: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-brands/rolex/ Hodinkee Coverage on Rolex: https://www.hodinkee.com/brands/rolex

Kaz is flying solo this week. Strap in - we're in for more Soviet Horological History! Here's 5 Soviet watches you've probably never heard of before. Show Notes: Zlatoust Diver 191yc: (1) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/1453.html (2) https://invictastores.com/collections/russian-diver/invicta-russian-diver-quartz-watch-stainless-steel-case-with-black-tone-leather-band-model-7002 (3) https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/real-history-behind-famous-zlatoust-diver-watches-or-enough-of-your-lie-mr-invicta.432320/ Raketa Amphibia: (1) https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/raketa-dive-watch.18939/#lg=thread-18939&slide=0 Slava Amphibia: (1) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0568.html (2) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0548.html Poljot Amphibia: (1) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/1299.html (2) https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0521.html Vostok Cadet: (1) https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/show-me-your-vostok-cadets-juniors-mini-dirskies.1405810/ TBWS Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/twobrokewatchsnobs

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. Show Notes Orient Star Diver: https://www.creationwatches.com/products/orient-watches-252/orient-star-automatic-re-at0102y00b-open-heart-200m-japan-made-mens-watch-17477.html Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-gmt/m79830rb-0001 Accutron Spaceview 2020: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/accutron-spaceview-2020-and-accutron-dna-introducing-live-pics-and-pricing Grand Seiko SBGP005g: https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgp005g Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/heritage-chrono/m70330b-0004 Tag Heuer Aquaracer: https://www.tourneau.com/w

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/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/ Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6qZ3GnOxV/ Orient Watch History: https://orient-watch.com/our-story-about-us-history Bonhams Seiko Auction: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bonhams-seiko-only-auction-disappears-breaking-news Fake Panerai: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1KZKrq3II/ Perezcope: https://perezcope.com/ Sinn EZM 3F: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/sinn-ezm-3f-review-a-tactical-and-practical-flieger/ Parnis GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/parnis-gmt-review-the-power-of-compromise/

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/traska-freediver-watch-review/ Panerai PAM777: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDo53PJHPXm/ Rolex Submariner: https://www.rolex.com/watches/submariner/m114060-0002.html Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDg4XIEnjo1/ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgcnBN321Hw Making a Royal Oak Bracelet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1Xww576Yc JLC Reverso: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/reverso.html Rolex Datejust: https://www.rolex.com/watches/datejust.html Laco Munster: https://www.laco-watches.com/en/watches/pilot-watch-original/pilot-watch-muenster-42mm-auto

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 with some positions they’ve been stewing on for quite some time. It’s a wild ride. Tune in. Show Notes Invicta Pro Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/invicta-pro-diver-review-8926ob/ Nodus Contrail: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/nodus-contrail-review/ Gavox Blackbird: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CNiXeHs79/ Hodinkee Travel Clock: https://limited.hodinkee.com/hodinkee/ MAN BRAZENLY STEALS 3-FOOT DILDO: https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/21/thief-steals-dildo-las-vegas-three-feet-tall-forty-pounds-moby-dick/

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 Royal Navy Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/cwc-1983-quartz-royal-navy-diver-review/ Rolex Submariner 5517: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/resources/rolex-milsub-submariner-ref-5517.html Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGZKoDnOH4Y Mido Ocean Star GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/mido-ocean-star-gmt-mido-introduces-a-watch-for-the-ocean-traveler/ Mido Ocean Star Rainbow Diver: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/mido-ocean-star-decompression-timer-1961-rainbow-diver-live-pics-pricing-introducing Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/introducing-the-zo

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 old Omega serviced. Enjoy! Show Notes Vintage Omega Seamaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7L8TY-nNdf/ Seiko SBDY015: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWjNu8nzLU/ Klein Vintage Watch: https://www.kleinvintagewatchrepair.com/ Rdunae Vintage Turtle 6105-8000: https://wrwatches.com/collections/rdunae-retangula/products/rdunae-turtle-6105-8000?variant=31355244216429 Uncle Seiko GL831: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p148/gl831.html Watchesoff: https://www.instagram.com/watchesoff/ MyScurfaStory: https://www.instagram.com/myscurfastory/ Orion Calamity: https://orionwatch.com/calamity