Two Broke Watch Snobs

Kaz is reaching the end of his home renovation adventures and it's the perfect time to run through some doomsday-proof watches for the second time in TBWS history.

Plus, we hear more about Doxa's recent market pivot, Kaz's next step in his Bond Seamaster quest, and more.

Finally, listen in to hear more about future giveaways.

The time has come...

Show notes coming soon... maybe.

The guys are back! It's been too long and it's time to tackle a very special topic, well before Baselworld 2020. We've seen a lot of reissues recently - some good, some bad.

But, it's time for brands to start thinking outside of the box when it comes to the reissues - and that's where TBWS comes in. Tune in to listen to some of the best advice brands can take on to make sure their vintage reissues will steal the spotlight. We promise, this isn't what you think it is.

This week the guys realized it's been too long since they've talked about Soviet Watches. So they're hitting the topic hard with the History of Raketa Watches. Plus, Mike and Kaz weigh in on the new Seiko 5 pieces that were just released and Mike addresses Rolex misinformation.

Show notes here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-139-history-of-raketa-watches/

This week the guys are celebrating summer the only way they know how: by calling out their favorite summer quartz watch picks! Plus (in honor of the topic) Mike and Kaz challenge themselves to only talk about quartz watches this episode.

Let us know your thoughts on this week's show and our picks. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Let us know! Also, get thee to a quartz watch funnery!

Show notes here: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-138-our-perfect-summer-quartz-watch-picks

The guys are slowly breaking radio silence on the website again and introduce a cool new review by a valued contributor. Check it out - it's not what you'd expect. Mike goes shooting with the CWC, Kaz is about to close on his home, and we get a deeper look at his purging process together with some interesting comic book history.

Finally, Mike and Kaz share their picks for brands - big and small - that just don't get the attention they deserve.

It's time to discuss how little the guys know about Franck Muller. Really... they know nothing. Tune in and join the guys on their path of horological discovery.

Kaz and Mike spend some more time catching up and reviewing some recent watch world releases that may have slipped through the cracks lately. Plus, Kaz is making some breakthroughs on the home shopping front while Mike shares his thoughts on his first RedBar experience.

Warning: The cookie talk gets way out of hand this time.

Show Notes

Gavox Roads: https://www.gavox.com/product-category/roads/

Doxa Sub 300 Black Lung: http://www.doxawatches.com/SUB300-Black-Lung.html

IWC Mark XVIII: https://www.iwc.com/us/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw327009-pilot_s-watch-mark-xviii.html

ToxicNatos Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cusf6AP8s-c

Gavox Avidiver GMT Concept: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNrkq9oMBq/

Oreos: https://www.oreo.com/

Fig Newtons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtons_(cookie)

Sandwich Time Channel: https://www.instagram.com/sandwichtimechannel/?hl=en

Yema Superman GMT: https://www.fratellowatches.com/hot-take-first-gmt-yema-superman/

RedBar: https://www.redbargroup.com/

Gorilla Watches: https://www.gorillawatches.ch/

Franck Muller: https://www.franckmuller.com/

Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage II: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/zenith-academy-christophe-colomb-hurricane-grand-voyage-ii-watch/

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 BI-COMPASS CERAMIC: https://www.bellross.com/our-collections/Instruments/br-03-42-mm/br-03-92-ceramic/BR-03-92-BI-COMPASS

Orient Disk: https://wornandwound.com/review/orient-disk-review/

The guys are back! Mike has returned from his trip to Italy and it's time to hear about his watch spotting adventures. From mutant seagulls to pickpocketing, hot garbage, and driving on Italy's autostrada, it's a discussion you won't want to miss.

Hey... the guys are also giving away another watch! Listen in for details.

Plus, Kaz is closer than ever to pulling the trigger on his first home and the guys continue to question their approaches to collecting while remaining financially responsible.

Oh, and people in Italy are really, really good-looking.

Show Notes

CWC '83 Royal Navy Diver: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/heritage-reissue-historical-watches/products/1983-quartz-royal-navy-divers-watch

Orient Star GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgS23bHrSw/

Panerai's Florence Boutique: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/photo-report-insides-panerais-flagship-boutique-in-florence

Hemel HFT20: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/hemel-watches-review-the-hft20-chronograph/

New Olech & Wajs models: https://ow-watch.ch/?SID=glum34ni5th1bhb2k4qqeqob2g

The Colosseum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

Gladiator: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/

Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce: https://timeandtidewatches.com/news-the-results-from-russell-crowes-auction-including-a-surprisingly-expensive-speedmaster/

Sistine Chapel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel

Doxa Sub 300 Black Lung: https://www.instagram.com/p/By0UhBDnY-5/

When in Rome, Sea Gulls Do as They Please: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/04/world/europe/rome-seagulls-italy.html

Uffizi Gallery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uffizi

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Cathedral

Swatch: https://www.swatch.com/en_us/

Teatro La Fenice: https://www.teatrolafenice.it/

Casio A168WA-1: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/casio-a168wa-review/

Citizen NY008 Series: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/citizen-promaster-ny008-asia-limited-series-divers/

Duomo clock restored by Panerai: http://www.theflorentine.net/art-culture/2016/03/the-duomo-clock/

Piaget restores Venice clock tower: https://www.watchonista.com/piaget/news/piaget-continues-its-preservation-work-venice%E2%80%99s-tower-clock

Alfa Romeo Giulia: https://www.alfaromeousa.com/cars/giulia

Is it worth it? Getting into watches as an investment, I mean. Or more likely, getting into watches out of interest and passion and THEN letting investment interest into the scenario. Does having a monetary interest in your collection interfere with sentimentality? Or can the two coexist and still put you on the path to catering a fulfilling collection that makes you happy? That's what Mike and I are digging into this week. Also, boy shorts, horology voyeurs, and baby owners.

TBWS Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/two-broke-watch-snobs-mug

Also our apologies for the audio issues on this week's show.