This week, the guys wrap up another year of TBWS shenanigans and chat through their 2020 watch collecting goals. Plus, they share some ideas about community building and organizing TBWS events in 2020.

Some special watches made their way onto the wrist check, so tune in to that as well. Be sure to share your watch collecting goals for 2020 in a DM or comment! We'd love to hear from you.

This week we’re opening with a #newwatchalert, so let’s all welcome Katz’s new Orient Star RK-AT0160E to the family (thank you, @seiyajapan for helping me source this incredible watch!) - plus Mike and Kaz catch up on some end of the year horology news, last minute holiday gift ideas, and swooning over Pedro Pascal (all in a day’s work) - let us know your thoughts on this week’s show below or on the TBWS site

Show notes? Nah.

This week, Kaz and Mike tackle a substantial listener question submitted by @gmtchronodive on Instagram. Space, land, air, and sea - what are the ultimate watches that'll tackle these environments? Tune in, enjoy the show, and share your picks. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far!

Show Notes

Damasko DC86: https://www.damasko-watches.com/en/models/chronographs/the-stopped-minute-from-the-middle/148/dc86

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

Citizen Altichron: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BN5058-07E.html#q=promaster%2Baltichron&lang=default&gclid=CjwKCAiA5o3vBRBUEiwA9PVzah0qGRMf6NDaA_ct6nTMVCszyTlc5bppSq9gdSMJtfOmqygPGPWhrxoCtooQAvD_BwE&start=2

Citizen Satellite Wave F900: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/CC9008-50E.html

Seiko Alpinist: https://www.gnomonwatches.com/products/alpinist-green-ref-sarb017

Doxa Sub 300 T: https://doxawatches.com/products/sub-300-t

Omega X-33: https://www.fratellowatches.com/why-the-speedmaster-x-33-matters/

Sinn 556 I: https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/556_I.htm

It's Cyber Monday and the guys are here to share some of the coolest deals they've stumbled upon this holiday season. Be sure to tune in and share deals you've discovered on Instagram and the TBWS Facebook group.

Show Notes

Seiko Arnie: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/seiko-mens-solar-analog-digital-prospex-divers-black-silicone-strap-watch-47.8mm?ID=9977561&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&cm_mmc=Google_Watches_PLA-_-G_PLA_Watches_-_Seiko_Seiko-_-200646994774-_-pg1051065118_c_kclickid_ebbdea35-358f-4380-adb7-2d44fc24438f_KID_EMPTY_347019891_43037301986_200646994774_aud-374536321189:pla-762182402392_29665197535USA__c_KID_&trackingid=469x1051065118&m_sc=sem&m_sb=Google&m_tp=PLA&m_ac=Google_Watches_PLA&m_ag=Seiko&m_cn=G_PLA_Watches_-_Seiko&m_pi=go_cmp-347019891_adg-43037301986_ad-200646994774_aud-374536321189:pla-762182402392_dev-c_ext-_prd-29665197535USA&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw4jvBRCJARIsAHYewPOAczjNVwP9XdV7OR9NsjDlMZnBwkgyseEW6BXjEYoOrHKluSLfNMMaAj9dEALw_wcB

Bill gates Casio:https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/watches-in-the-wild-bill-gates-wearing-a-casio-duro-marlin-mdv106-1a-on-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/

Random Rob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wzpYBjdkFs&t=1s

Citizen Eco Drive Promaster GMT: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/limited-edition-citizen-eco-drive-promaster-marine-stainless-steel-titanium-bracelet-watch-43mm-created-for-macys?ID=10037192&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&cm_mmc=Google_Watches_PLA-_-G_PLA_Watches_-_Citizen_Citizen-_-200325288472-_-pg9126065_c_kclickid_ebbdea35-358f-4380-adb7-2d44fc24438f_KID_EMPTY_855572347_43327376877_200325288472_pla-378057959746_13205140501USA__c_KID_&trackingid=469x9126065&m_sc=sem&m_sb=Google&m_tp=PLA&m_ac=Google_Watches_PLA&m_ag=Citizen&m_cn=G_PLA_Watches_-_Citizen&m_pi=go_cmp-855572347_adg-43327376877_ad-200325288472_pla-378057959746_dev-c_ext-_prd-13205140501USA&catargetid=120156340018144605&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw4jvBRCJARIsAHYewPP1FyApiSM2NG5JK00re6xcZbL1Ks1Z-W4jN1-vMS_WtXza8q7cSLoaAjxCEALw_wcB

Next-gen Seiko 5 Diver: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/seiko-mens-automatic-5-sports-green-nylon-strap-watch-42.5mm?ID=10223946&tdp=cm_app~zMCOM-NAVAPP~xcm_zone~zPDP_ZONE_A~xcm_choiceId~zcidM05MMF-1904dd9d-da5b-44b9-8119-4832a5f4b667%40H7%40customers%2Balso%2Bshopped%2465993%2410223946~xcm_pos~zPos3~xcm_srcCatID~z65993

Gnomon Watches:https://www.gnomonwatches.com/

Christopher Ward: https://www.christopherward.com/

New Orient Star Diver: https://www.gnomonwatches.com/products/diver-gilt-pwr-rsv-ref-rk-au0303b

Bernhardt Watches: https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/

This is all your fault.

Due to popular demand, the snobs are extending their Q&A sesh to an entirely new and dedicated episode. Hopefully you sick, horological voyeurs will finally be satisfied 😈

Well, the guys made it - 150 episodes. To commemorate this milestone, Kaz and Mike sit down to answer your questions. So here it is. A full hour and a half of Q&A goodness covering everything from watch collecting to grails, guitar gear, career paths, spooning, and more.

Thank you for getting us here. It's been a wild ride.

Radioactive gas tubes, tough military watches, kidnapping Sean Astin for your watch brand promo - this episode has it all. Tune in as Mike and Kaz dig into Traser, mb-microtec, and cool range of watches they discover live on air. Plus... Seiko leaving Baselworld?!

There are also some cool updates to the site. Don't miss out.

Kaz is back from a trip to Buffalo and he's ready to share some #watchfam + Red Bar stories. He got a chance to connect with some seriously cool community members and sample some fun watches - there might even be a watch coming dangerously close to pulling him away from his beloved quartz Seamaster o_O

Mike wears an old-time microbrand favorite and the guys take some time to chat about franken-watches.

Tune in to hear more about some TBWS merch, site updates, and horrible, horrible band names.

What does the watchfam really mean when referencing the "beater" watch? Is it an actualy sub-genre to consider within your collection? Kaz and Mike talk about the concept of a beater watch and run through a few of the best options to shoot for if you're looking for a beater.