Two Broke Watch Snobs

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.tissotwatches.com/en-us/tissot-world-history/

Tissot V8 Automatic Chronograph: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tissot-v8-automatic-chronograph-watch/

Tissot Gentleman Collection: https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-us/men/main-collections/tissot-gentleman.html

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/watches/tag-heuer/aquaracer-calibre-5-automatic-ceramic-bezel%C2%A0-way201b.ba0927-HEU0169879.html

Gibson Les Paul Custom: https://www.gibson.com/Guitar/CUSZJG839/Les-Paul-Custom-w-Ebony-Fingerboard-Gloss/Ebony

PRS Custom 24 Emerald Burst: https://www.proaudiostar.com/prs-custom-24-10-top-emerald-smokeburst-w-pattern-thin-neck.html

Barret M99: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrett_M99

Bell & Ross BR V2-92 AERONAVALE: https://www.bellross.com/our-collections/vintage/br-v2/br-v2-92/BR-V2-92-AERONAVALE-SST

Longines Avigation Big Eye: https://www.longines.com/watches/heritage-collection/l2-816-4-53-2

Frederique Constant Flyback Chrono: https://frederiqueconstant.com/watch-finder/manufacture/flyback-chronograph-manufacture-fc-760ns4h6/

Bremont S300: https://us.bremont.com/collections/watches-mens-supermarine/products/supermarine-type-300-black

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-automatic

Tag Heuer Monaco: https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/collection-monaco/collection-monaco.html

Breitling Navitimer: https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watches/navitimer/

Cartier Santos: https://www.cartier.com/en-us/collections/watches/mens-watches/santos-de-cartier/santos-de-cartier.html

IWC Portuguese: https://www.iwc.com/en/watch-collections/portugieser.html

Patek Perpetual Calendar Chronographs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EGGHeX8eLw

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-zodiac-sherbet-orange-and-cream-gmt-the-super-sea-wolf-you-voted-for/

Citizen Nighthawk: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-citizen-nighthawk/

Casio G-Shock GGB100-1A3: https://www.gshock.com/watches/master-of-g/ggb100-1a3

Halios Fairwind: https://halioswatches.com/products/fairwind?variant=13961638346796

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