Two Broke Watch Snobs

This week Mike is joined by his wife as they discuss watch obsession from the perspective of a very patient and supportive partner. She opens up and shares what she likes about watches, what they mean to her, and what it's like living with an absolute watch lunatic.

Kaz joins us in spirit and it's a seriously fun episode that tackles topics we've never addressed on TBWS before. Be sure to listen in with that special someone!

Show Notes

Seiko SKX 007: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/why-im-buying-another-seiko-skx007/

Toxic Shiznit: https://www.toxicnatos.com/collections/watch-straps/products/seat-belt-watch-strap-toxic-shiznit

Rolex Oyster Perpetual: https://www.rolex.com/rolex-history/1926-1945.html

Michael Kors: https://www.michaelkors.com/watches/women/_/N-28c5

LV Escale Time Zone: https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/escale-time-zone-39-010461

Seiko Spring Drive: https://www.grand-seiko.com/about/movement/springdrive/

Seiko Snowflake: https://www.grand-seiko.com/global-en/collections/SBGA211G/

Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi7I9etOMGU

Patek 5146G: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/complications/5146G-001

Patek 5204R: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5204R-001

Longines Master Collection: https://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/l2-673-4-78-3

Orient Sun & Moon: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/sun-and-moon-version-2-fet0t002b0

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

Seiko SARB033: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SARB033_Watch_p/sarb033.htm

Nomos Club: https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/watches/families/club

Orient Bambino: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/bambino

Food Proof: https://foodproof.org/

Kaz and Mike share their dirty fantasies in this latest installment of Guilty Pleasure Watches. Things get filthy and the guys also share some new stuff coming out on the site. Keep an eye out!

Oh... and Mike couldn't survive his latest #watchfast. Bummer.

Show Notes

Slava Medical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZmYjrL2yk

Orient Mako: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuAgpFn_E5/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

EMG Nemo: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/emg-watches-review-the-nemo-diver/

New Seiko Astron: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/news/20181012-24518856609

Memorigin Licensed Watches: http://www.memorigin.com/mem_1dot1/main/project.php?lang=eng&piid=2

GP Jackpot Tourbillon: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/girard-perregaux-a-very-fine-and-rare-oversized-6002815-details.aspx

Vacheron Constantin 57260: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/live-photos-of-vacheron-57260

Hublot Red Magico Unico: https://www.hublot.com/en/collection/big-bang/big-bang-unico-red-magic-45mm

Rolex Rainbow Daytona: https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-daytona-rainbow-everose-116595rbow-review-price/

Rolex Yachtmaster II: https://www.rolex.com/watches/yacht-master/m116680-0002.html

We made it to 100 episodes... and we could never have done it without you, the listeners, our friends.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Show Notes

Raketa Big Zero: https://www.instagram.com/p/BohLkgMnwYp/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZQRT_HWN4/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Martenero Edgemere Reserve: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVEjfMlavd/?taken-by=martenero

Martenero Edgemere Reserve on TBWS: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/martenero-edgemere-reserve/

Martenero Watches: https://martenero.com/

Mike and Kaz share another round of affordable vintage watches. This time, they break down some of their favorite choices for collectors interested in adding precious metal pieces to their collections. These are fun, easy on the wallet, and a great way to add diversity during your watch collecting journey.

Mike and Kaz are finally adjusted after their travels, but there's still so much to talk about after their recent trip to Hong Kong. One of the most fascinating topics involves duty-free shops and the major role they play in watch purchases while traveling.

Kaz is also still pretty salty about his bee sting (that shit was uncalled for) and Mike whips out an old dive watch that he should definitely wear more often.

Oh, and the 6,000 IG follower giveaway has been chosen. Stay tuned, the snobs are reaching 7,000 pretty soon.

Show Notes

CWC Royal Navy Diver: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/divers-watches

Squale Atmos 30 GMT: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Squale_1545CG_CER_GMT_Dive_Watch_p/snd081.htm

Orient Mako II: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/mako-ii-faa02001b9

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

Scurfa ND513RD (Blue Dial): https://www.scurfawatches.com/diverone2018nd513rdblue

Toxic NATO/Scurfa Strap: https://www.toxicnatos.com/collections/watch-straps/products/scurfa-20mm-rubber-dive-strap

Judas Priest: http://judaspriest.com/

Incheon Airport: https://www.airport.kr/

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

Duty-Free Shop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty-free_shop

Bremont Hong Kong: https://www.bremont.com/pages/nearest-stores-bremont-boutiques-hong-kong

Kaz and Mike are back from Hong Kong and ready to share their adventures. The guys give up some of the final details about their most recent giveaway and, sadly, Kaz gets stung by a bee.

Plus, a special Hong Kong watch buying experience is shared as the guys try to slowly recover from some serious jet lag.

Finally, Kaz and Mike talk about their experiences at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and how the show changed their outlook on "micro-brand" watches.

Show Notes

Seiko SBDC033: https://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/collections/en/prospex/SBDC033

Seiko SRPC39: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fky7FVNC8JU

Seiko SARY075: https://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/collections/en/presage/SARY075

Watch Outz: https://www.watchoutz.com/

Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://event.hktdc.com/fair/hkwatchfair-en/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Watch-and-Clock-Fair/

Ronda Caliber R150: https://www.ronda.ch/en/movements/mechanicals/ronda-mecano-100/caliber/r150/

Deep Blue: https://www.deepbluewatches.com/

AVI-8: https://www.avi-8nation.com/

Spinnaker: https://www.spinnaker-watches.com/

LeJour Mark 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnp7t71HFY8/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

EMG Nemo: https://emgwatches.com/collections/nemo-diver/products/copy-of-nemo-diver-green

Memorigin: http://www.memorigin.com/?lang=eng

The time has come! The guys are pretty much all packed and ready to go and by the time you hear this, they'll be on their way to the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair.

Kaz has a cool new Maurice Lacroix in for review and unsurprisingly, it has sparked quite a bit of debate. Be sure to listen in for his initial impressions and keep an eye out for the full review.

Plus, the TBWS 6,000 Instagram follower giveaway is live! If you haven't checked it out already, be sure to swing by the @twobrokewatchsnobs Instagram page to find out how you can enter to win a killer dive watch.

Join TBWS as they gear up for their upcoming trip to Hong Kong! This week the guys discuss some of the highs and lows of vintage watch collecting, what it involves, and aspects collectors should consider before diving head first into the vintage game.

Show Notes

Seiko SKX175: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1QDdTHB2t/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

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

UncleSeiko Z199 Reproduction: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p86/Z199_BRACELET_FOR_SKX_and_6309%2FSRP_Divers_.html

Seiko SBDY015: https://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/collections/en/prospex/SBDY015

Omega Seamaster 30: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlBTfhKnzED/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Toxic NATOs Watch Repair: https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/watch-repair-services

Orient Mako II: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/mako-ii-faa02002d9

TBWS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUy8XQTB8KfzFJaIoeiaWg/featured

Seiko 7548-7000: https://thewatchbloke.co.uk/2015/03/16/seiko-7548-7000/

Smiths W10: https://shop.analogshift.com/products/smiths-w10

Poljot 3133: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdjFv9PloKI/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Longines Legend Diver: https://www.longines.com/watches/heritage-collection/l3-674-4-50-0

Hamilton Chrono-Matic II: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/hamilton-chrono-matic-ii-9379/

Action Comics 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Comics_1

Kaz gets attacked by bees on air and Mike's dog can't help herself from interrupting the show with her poor dinner habits. This is perhaps one of the most casual TBWS episodes ever, but the guys have a blast discussing a very specific sub-genre of watches.

So what's the deal with brightly colored dive watches and the design manufacturers pursue for the sake of legibility under water? Are these models more desirable or functional than others? Why are some brightly colored Seikos so difficult to find?

Also, stay tuned for a quick tease of the latest TBWS giveaway. Oh, and Movado bought MVMT? WTF...

Show Notes

Seiko SNZH53: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlfwoRHYTe/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Richard Mille RM25-01: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2018/08/09/richard-mille-works-with-sylvester-stallone-to-unveil-1-million-rm-25-01-tourbillon-adventure-watch/#166076c23876

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

MVMT acquired by Movado: https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/17/movado-group-acquires-watch-startup-mvmt/

MVMT Mariner: https://www.mvmtwatches.com/collections/all-mens-watches/products/mariner

Timex Weekender: https://www.gq.com/story/watch-of-the-week-the-timex-weekender

Seiko SKX011J: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-automatic-divers-200m-japan-made-skx011-skx011j1-skx011j-mens-watch-1451.html

Heuer 980.032: https://heuerville.wordpress.com/tag/heuer-980-032/

Seiko SKXA35: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMVpzPPOUg

Victorinox INOX Diver: https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Watches/Mens-Watches/I-N-O-X-/p/241682.1

Damasko DK11: http://www.damasko-watches.com/us/dk11

Squale Squalematic Blue: http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/squale-watches/60-atmos-squalematic-blue-6045-blu

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

Random Rob on the Seiko Orange Monster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTXMxdEu_R0

Alsta Nautoscaph: http://www.alstawatch.com/product/alsta-nautoscaph-ii/

TBWS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUy8XQTB8KfzFJaIoeiaWg