Two Broke Watch Snobs

It's time to debut a new segment after getting an awesome suggestion from a TBWS listener. This week, Kaz and Mike are going to run through some of the most popular and critically acclaimed watches on the market... that they just can't get behind.

Also, you'll get a chance to catch up on some spicy Baselworld news and hear about the time Mike almost became an astronaut.

It's time to revisit a classic TBWS segment - "Watch Brands We Know Nothing About." This time, Kaz runs us through some serious Jaquet Droz history. From Charming Birds to Automatas and modern JD pieces you won't want to miss. Be sure to check out the TBWS for news and a detailed Jaquet Droz timeline in this week's show post.

Show Notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RnT4JBuEI

https://www.jaquet-droz.com/en/history

https://history-computer.com/Dreamers/Jaquet-Droz.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Jaquet-Droz

https://monochrome-watches.com/recent-history-of-jaquet-droz/

https://www.dmg-lib.org/dmglib/main/biogrViewer_content.jsp?id=24210004&skipSearchBar=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK3jM__djyI&feature=youtu.be

In 169 episodes, there has never been a dedicated segment to the "one watch." Can Mike and Kaz actually pull it off? How would they go about it? Listen in to the latest free-form TBWS episode as the guys tackle the tough questions and review some cool watch news recently posted on the site.

Show Notes

CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/heritage-reissue-historical-watches/products/1983-quartz-royal-navy-divers-watch

Gavox Roads: https://www.gavox.com/roads/

Scurfa Treasure Seeker: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kBas7nMiY/

TBWS: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/

The mini watchfast challenge is over, and Kaz & Mike reflect on their learnings in this week’s episode. Plus, there’s a ton of new stuff on the site - including a Nodus review and a few press releases you won’t want to miss.

Show Notes

Kaz’s Photos

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VVv3cHodb/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SkrzSnFT5/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QMBWBnPZ4/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M8tfTHGWh/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KjFqjntdl/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Hu1WpHiKU/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FRHoyHOJR/

Mike’s Photos

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VJA_hHLZl/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-TBezDnbXN/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PjjDcHN12/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M7V3mHltb/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KUqxunJkZ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IBRf8nsNG/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FdXifndF-/

Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGp7H4XuzA9TLJ0L4PUx8w

Thewatchdude2: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchdude2/

TBWS is keeping things light this week. Listen in to hear more about the latest “TBWS Writers’ Room” episode and get a detailed SOTC rundown from both Kaz and Mike. Plus, the guys challenge each other to a fun little exercise at the end that you won’t want to miss.

Show Notes

TBWS Writers' Room Ep. #2: The Ultimate Dive Watch?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAtASe0a4Uo&t=4241s

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

Seiko SBDY015: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AT5kwHNPJ/

Raketa Big Zero: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/so-you-want-to-buy-a-raketa-big-zero/

Tudor Black Bay GMT: https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/black-bay-gmt/m79830rb-0001

Seiko SARB035: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XBxz7H3aO/

Seiko Sumo SBDC033: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-sumo-review-sbdc033-blumo/

Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VcPk2HKka/

Raven Venture: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/raven-watches-review-venture/

Panerai Luminor Base Logo: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HNnYVnQoG/

CWC Royal Navy Diver 1983 Reissue: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/heritage-reissue-historical-watches/products/1983-quartz-royal-navy-divers-watch

Orient Star Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jk9gvnPnz/

Doxa Sub 300 ‘Black Lung’: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MiuuWnp4o/

Orient Star GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-star-gmt-wz0071dj-review/

Slava Medical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZmYjrL2yk&t=1s

Things aren’t looking good in Mike’s neck of the woods this week, and the guys sit down to distract themselves with some casual watch talk. Luckily, we’re seeing some cool new releases from Timex and Bulova. Seriously, you gotta see these things.

Finally, we see a continuation of the TBWS COVID-19 discussion as Kaz and Mike chat through what watch collectors might expect in 2020 as the situation continues to evolve. Sit back, pull yourself away from the news, and enjoy some wristwatch bar talk.

Show Notes

Orient Star Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jk9gvnPnz/

Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/B17PgAqn57r/

Forstner Bands: https://forstnerbands.com/

Timex Essex Avenue 44mm: https://www.timex.com/essex-avenue-44mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/Essex-Avenue-44mm-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch.html

Bulova Military Collection: https://www.bulova.com/us/en/collection/military-collection/

Geneva Watch Days: https://monochrome-watches.com/major-swiss-watch-brands-unite-to-create-the-geneva-watch-days-2020/

Quil & Pad Letter to Bulgari CEO: https://quillandpad.com/2020/03/08/open-letter-to-bulgari-ceo-jean-christophe-babin-ive-cancelled-my-geneva-watch-days-2020-now-its-your-turn-but-you-should-have-been-first/

Bulgari + Lazzaro Spallanzani Hospital in Rome: https://www.watchpro.com/bulgari-donates-money-to-drive-coronavirus-vaccine-developments/

Somebody at Seiko screwed up and leaked the 2020 releases. Tune in to see what the guys think. Honestly, it looks like Seiko is heading in the right direction for 2020.

Show Notes

Timex MK1 Quartz Chrono: https://www.instagram.com/p/B81x2qgneU_/

Doxa Sub 300 ‘Black Lung’: https://www.fratellowatches.com/doxa-sub-300-black-lung-cult-legend-returns/

Perezcope - The Doxa HRV: https://perezcope.com/2020/02/25/the-doxa-hrv/

Seiko 2020 Catalog w/ Just Watches on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkla3vpjo0Q

Seiko SPB 149J1: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-prospex-spb149-dive-watch/

Coronavirus, fashion watches... the guys have been tackling some big topics lately. This week, they hope to keep things light be revisiting and old-time favorite - guilty pleasure watches.

Your wallet's telling you no, but your body's telling you yes. Tune in, check out their selections, and learn more about the latest TBWS segment - the TBWS Writer's Room. There's a lot to unpack here and you won't want to miss it ;)

Show Notes

Orient Star GMT: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-star-gmt-wz0071dj-review/

Panerai PAM 777: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HNnYVnQoG/

TBWS Writer's Room: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/tbws-writers-room-ep1-how-covid-19-could-impact-horology-in-2020/

Casio Dream Project: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/unboxing-solid-gold-g-shock-g-d5000-9jr/

Chanel J12 GMT: https://www.chanel.com/us/watches/p/H3101/j12-gmt-watch/

Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/complications/5524G-001

Bulova Accutron Spaceview: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/historical-accutron-spaceview-electonic-watch-is-futuristic-for-1965-immensely-collectible/

Hermes Arceau l'heure de la lune: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hermes-arceau-lheure-de-la-lune-watch-hands-on/

RGM & Baseball: https://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/ps-801-bb-1/

This week we're tackling more horological prejudices by taking a deep dive into a single burning question: why all the fashion watch hate? When we make the transition from horological civilians to watch collectors why is there so much hate for fashion watches (i.e. Timex, Michael Kors, Fossil, Kate Spade, ect ect.)? This week we argue that based on the accepted derogatory definition of a "Fashion watch," all watches are fashion watches.

Show Notes:

Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Review:

https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/omega-seamaster-professional-300m-review-2254-50-00/

Casio <> Burton Snowboards Collab:

https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/new-burton-casio-g-shock-mudmaster-ggb100btn-1a/

New Seiko Presage LE Pieces (Inspired by the vintage Monopusher)

https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-presage-2020-limited-edition-watches/

Timex MK1 Collection:

https://www.timex.com/browse/collections/mk1/

Shinola:

https://www.shinola.com/mens/watches.html

ABTW Piece - Top 10 Watches That Get A Nod From Snobs

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/top-10-affordable-watches-get-nod-snobs/

ABTW Piece - Top 10 Watches That Get A Nod From Snobs (2018 - part 2)

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/top-10-affordable-watches-get-nod-snobs-2018/

Timex has been on a roll since the release of the Marlin a little while back. Since then, the watch world has gone completely nuts over reissues like the Q and vintage-inspired models like the recent M79. Join Mike and Kaz as they run through Timex's greatest hits, analyze the brand's overall strategy, and consider adding Timex models to their own personal collections.

Show Notes

Omega Seamaster Deville: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7L8TY-nNdf/

CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/divers-watches/products/1983-quartz-royal-navy-divers-watch

Timex Q: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIlTXABPBw&t=118s

Timex M79: https://www.timex.com/m79-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2U29500ZV.html

IWC Top Gun Pilot's Chronograph: https://www.iwc.com/us/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw389101-pilot_s-watch-chronograph-top-gun.html