Two Broke Watch Snobs

Kaz and TBWS Contributor Baird discussing the past, present, and potential future of American watchmaking!

Also huge shoutout to our Patreon Audio Wrist Check Shout outs: Thank you Just2ticks (with the killer Bremont U-2/51-JET) and Chris A. (with the super cool Timex Skiathlom!

Bremont U-2/51-JET:

https://us.bremont.com/products/u-2-51-jet

Timex Skiathlom:

http://whichwatchtoday.blogspot.com/2012/01/time-skiathlon.html

Get in on the action at Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/twobrokewatchsnobs

12 Watches to Pair with Your Afflication T-Shirt:

https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/12-watches-to-pair-with-your-affliction-tee-shirt-bro-its-t-shirt-time/

Orion Watches:

https://orionwatch.com/

DM Tiffany Timepieces:

https://www.instagram.com/dmtiffany.timepieces/?hl=en

RGM Watches:

https://www.rgmwatches.com/watches

In this new TBWS segment, Mike and Kaz compare some of the watch world’s favorite design and style tropes in a head-to-head match between two watches at a time. Also, Patreon is growing! Thanks to everyone that has hopped on for those special tiers.

Tune in and tell the community what your picks would look like and if they’re any different from what the guys picked out.

Show Notes

Nodus Duality: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/nodus-duality-watch-review/

Gavox Avidiver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/gavox-avidiver-watch-review/

JLC Reverso: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/reverso.html

Cartier Tank: https://www.cartier.com/en-us/collections/watches/mens-watches/tank.html

Seiko SRPA21: https://seikousa.com/products/srpa21

Seiko SRPB99: https://seikousa.com/products/srpb99

Raven Venture II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr92lkFPvB0

Traska Freediver: https://www.traskawatch.com/freediver/4-18

Laco Munster: https://www.laco-watches.com/en/watches/pilot-watch-original/pilot-watch-muenster-42mm-automatic

IWC Big Pilot: https://www.iwc.com/us/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw501001-big-pilots-watch.html

Glycine Airman: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-glycine-airman-no-1

Seiko 6105: https://wornandwound.com/review/affordable-vintage-seiko-6105/

Baltic Bi-Compax: https://baltic-watches.com/en/collections/bicompax-001

Lorier Gemini Chrono: https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/gemini-white

Rolex Daytona Meteorite: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-daytona-meteorite-dial-watch-available-on-james-list/

Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/grey-side-of-the-moon/product

Rolex Explorer: https://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m214270-0003.html

Omega Railmaster 1957: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-railmaster-omega-co-axial-master-chronometer-38-mm-22010382001002

CWC G10: https://www.cwcwatch.com/products/cwc-g10-issue-watch-no-date-with-battery-hatch

Rolex Rainbow Daytona: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080218/829

Royal Oak Rainbow: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/15468BC.YG.1259BC.01/

In honor of Father’s Day 2020, Mike and Kaz run through some of their top picks for the ultimate dad watch. You’ll hear options for all stages of fatherhood across a bunch of different price ranges.

Plus, the Patreon has been completely overhauled! Tune in to find out about new tiers and new membership perks. Some of this stuff is already live!

Show Notes

Marathon Pilot Navigator: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Marathon_Navigator_Pilot_Watch_p/ww194001.htm

Casio Men's W735H-1AVCF Super Illuminator: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-W735H-1AVCF-Super-Illuminator-Watch/dp/B00BS8U88W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=casio+vibration+alarm&qid=1592753634&sr=8-1

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

Mido Multifort Gent: https://www.midowatches.com/us/swiss-watches-collections/classic-watch-multifort/multifort-gent-m0054301106180

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-omega-co-axial-master-chronometer-42-mm-21030422003001

Invicta Men's Disney Limited Edition 29671: https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-Disney-Limited-Quartz-29671/dp/B07P2664P7/ref=sr_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=limited+edition+disney+invicta&qid=1592752554&sr=8-22

Hey, TBWS Fam!

Kaz here and this week I'm recording solo again - my better half in broke watch snobbery wasn't available to join me for the second time. But the show must go on!

This week we're returning to our most beloved segment here at TBWS. That's right - it's the one that started it all: Affordable Vintage Watches. This episode we're breaking down our picks for Affordable Vintage Pilot Watches.

Hope everyone enjoy's this week's show!

Kaz's Picks:

1: Kirov Type-1 | https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0343.html

a. Type-1 recovered from WW2 DB-3 Wreckage: https://englishrussia.com/2018/03/14/rescuing-world-war-ii-plane-spent-76-years-in-swamps-well-preserved-photos/

b. https://englishrussia.com/images/newpictures/Fishing_in_the_North/104321/62478/wwii_15_full.jpg

2: Sturmanskie 15j | https://www.ussrtime.info/details/1388.html

3: Sturmanskie 3133 | https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0594.html

a. pre 1985/6 movement: https://www.ussrtime.info/images/big/0594C.jpg

b. post 1985/6 movement: https://www.ussrtime.info/images/big/1320D.jpg

Mike's Picks:

1: Citizen Wingman | https://i.pinimg.com/originals/09/24/fb/0924fb1c4cc820d4f3e1a0d6d415890c.jpg

2: Adanac Type 2 | https://i.pinimg.com/originals/99/95/72/9995725c98ae5986ea84bf30ad778707.jpg

3: Strela/Sekonda 3017

a. https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0002.html

b. https://www.ussrtime.info/details/0001.html

Show Notes:

Pre-Revolution Russian Horology: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-1-pre-revolution-russian-clockworks-huge-swinging-clocks/

History of Poljot: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-2-the-first-moscow-watch-factory-poljot/

History of Vostok: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-3-the-vostok-watch-factory/

History of the Vostok Amphibia: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-78-the-vostok-amphibia-thats-what-the-whole-show-is-about/

History of Raketa: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-139-history-of-raketa-watches/

TBWS' Amazon Influencer Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/twobrokewatchsnobs

TBWS' Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/twobrokewatchsnobs

Hey, everyone - Kaz here. This week I'm flying solo! My better half in Broke Watch Snobbery was unable to record last minute... and you know what that means? We're talking about Soviet Union Watches! As many of you know, Soviet Union Horology is a huge part of my particular passion niche within horology. That's why this week I wanted to talk about the 5 Vintage Soviet Union Watches That You Need To Know About.

These represent 5 watches tied to 5 different historical milestones within Soviet Union horology that I feel everyone needs to be aware of. There's a lot of history and info in this one. Hope everyone enjoys.

Show Notes:

Pre-Revolution Russian Horology: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-1-pre-revolution-russian-clockworks-huge-swinging-clocks/

History of Poljot: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-2-the-first-moscow-watch-factory-poljot/

History of Vostok: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/russian-watches-part-3-the-vostok-watch-factory/

History of the Vostok Amphibia: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-78-the-vostok-amphibia-thats-what-the-whole-show-is-about/

History of Raketa: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-139-history-of-raketa-watches/

TBWS' Amazon Influencer Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/twobrokewatchsnobs

TBWS' Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/twobrokewatchsnobs

Building a watch collection? Do you have $1k to spend? Sorry, this episode isn’t for you. Let’s get serious. Kaz & Mike are back and this week they’re looking for the best way to get started for no more than $300. Tune in and let everyone know which watches you would pick to build a watch collection for $300.

Show Notes

Citizen Eco-Drive Pro-Master Diver: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/citizen-eco-drive-promaster-diver-review/

MHD AGT Black Edition: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/mhd-watches-review-agt-black-edition/

@brutal_beauts: https://www.instagram.com/brutal_beauts/

Casio G-Shock GW-6900: https://world.g-shock.com/asia-mea/en/products/6900/25th/

Seiko SNXS73: https://romeoswatches.com/the-seiko-snxs-review-snxs73-75-77-79-80/

Raketa Rose of Wind: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Raketa-Rose-of-Wind-2609-H-USSR-Vintage-Soviet-Original-Mechanical-Watch/143525921547?hash=item216acfc30b:g:W20AAOSwT~NePGrA

Invicta Quartz Diver: https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-26970-Diver-Quartz-Black/dp/B07FCLBWD9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=invicta+quartz+diver&qid=1590975080&sr=8-1

Orient Mako II: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AK5TQQ8/

Bertucci 11040: https://www.amazon.com/Bertucci-11040-Resin-Dash-Striped-Green/dp/B015GZJZ9A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bertucci+11040+dx3&qid=1590851275&sr=8-1

It's been a rough week and the guys cut loose for another round of unscripted banter. Plus, you'll get to hear about a monumental TBWS milestone - that Kaz & Mike completely forgot to update you on.

From content production to studio gear, YouTube, annoying limited editions and more - this episode has it all. Tune in, and unwind.

This week the guys are digging into one of the more pervasive perils of watch collecting out there: watch jargon. All too often we just nod our heads to watch terms that brands and other collectors fling about. So all of us here at TBWS have taken it upon ourselves to start shedding light on those watch terms that we feel all modern, thoughtful and informed watch enthusiasts should be aware of.... there's also a fair bit of horological hooliganism in this one. Enjoy!

Show Notes

Marathon Steel Pilot Navigator Announcement on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7YQVpjgSU/

WMT Watches: https://www.wmtwatches.com/

Steinhart Red/Blue Ceramic: https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/ocean-39-gmt-blue-red-ceramic.html

Forward Partners: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aYAm3nowrLPBWDLL6ieGQ

This week the guys tackle the "F*ck You" watch. Now, where "Guilty Pleasure" watches are loved with a sense of guilt, the "F*ck You" watch is loved loud and proud. Sometimes existing outside our normal taste spectrum, and obviously existing far outside our normal budgets, the "F*ck You" watch topic is a safe space for horological enthusiasts to articulate their love for watches that are often ridiculous, ostentatious, or just plain weird.

Show Notes

Orient Christmas Chrono: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/

Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tudor-black-bay-gmt-watch-review/

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak-offshore/15710ST.OO.A027CA.01/

Panerai Luminor ‘Monopulsante’ PAM317: https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collections/watch-collection/luminor/pam00317-luminor-chrono-monopulsante-8-days-gmt---44mm.html

Rolex Daytona in Platinum with Ice Blue Dial: https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m116506-0001.html

Omega Seamaster 300M Master Co-axial Diver: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-omega-co-axial-master-chronometer-42-mm-21030422003001

Rolex Submariner 16613LB: https://davidsw.com/watches/rolex-watch/submariner/rolex-16613lb-submariner-18k-ss-2/

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Paillonné: https://www.jaquet-droz.com/en/watches/ateliers-d-art/grande-seconde-paillonnee

Watches & Wonders 2020 has come and gone and now it’s time for Kaz and Mike to run through some of their favorite releases. We’ve seen what is definitely a first as organizations pivot to fully virtual events. But, was the experience all that valuable or different for watch enthusiasts around the world?

Tune in to hear about winners, losers, and horological war crimes from Watches & Wonders 2020.

Show Notes

Gavox Legacy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SOCqcnQ65/

Omega Speedmaster: https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-two-speedmaster-professional-watches-with-a-45-year-age-difference/

Seiko Tuna S23631 & S23629 Dive Watches: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-tuna-s23631-s23629-dive-watches/

Casio G-Shock NASA DW5600NASA20: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/casio-g-shock-nasa-dw5600nasa20-a-fresh-take-on-nostalgic-space-awesomeness/

Fossil Earth Day Watches: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/fossil-celebrated-earth-day-with-new-solar-powered-watches-made-from-recycled-bottles-and-bio-plastics/

Mido Commander Gradient: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/mido-commander-gradient-a-new-and-actually-interesting-take-on-the-classic-commander/

Baume & Mercier Clifton Day-Date Moon-Phase: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/baume-and-mercier-clifton-day-date-moon-phase-introducing

Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHYGsgblsJE

Baume & Mercier Hampton Big Date Dual Time: https://www.watchonista.com/baume-mercier/watches/baume-mercier-hampton-automatic-big-date-dual-time

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton: https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/watches/overseas/overseas-perpetual-calendar-ultra-thin-skeleton-4300v-120r-b547.html

Panerai Luminor Marina '70 Years Of Luminor' Collection: https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/panerai-luminor-marina-carbotech-watch-news

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Astronomical Striking Grand Complication: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vacheron-constantin-astronomical-striking-grand-complication-ode-to-music-introducing

Panerai Submersible Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT: https://monochrome-watches.com/panerai-submersible-ecopangaea-tourbillon-gmt-50mm-mike-horn-pam01108-price/

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Diabolus In Machina: https://www.rogerdubuis.com/en/excalibur-diabolus-in-machina-rddbex0842

Moser Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic: https://www.h-moser.com/en/streamliner