Two Broke Watch Snobs

Join Mike and Kaz as they discuss the importance of experiencing watches in person and how their opinions changed after witnessing certain pieces "in the metal."

The Snobs are getting closer and closer to their 6,000 follower giveaway, Mike has discovered the beauty behind authentic Isofrane straps, and Kaz has some seriously cool Gavox chronographs in for review.

So tune in and let the TBWS fam know about your own unique "in-person" watch experiences.

Show Notes

Orion Field Standard: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orion-watches-field-standard-review/

Isofrane Straps: http://isofrane.com/

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

Gavox Squadron: https://gavox.com/watches/squadron/

Orient NEO ‘70s Radio Controlled: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjyc4KVnMu-/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Klein Vintage Watch Repair: https://www.kleinvintagewatchrepair.com/

Laco Atlantik: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/laco-atlantik-862108-unexpected-dive-watch/

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400ST: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/15400ST.OO.1220ST.04/

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

Making a Royal Oak Bracelet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1Xww576Yc

Bremont Martin Baker: https://www.bremont.com/range/martin-baker

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

Rolex Daytona Platinum: https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m116506-0001.html

Monta Triumph: https://montawatch.com/products/triumph

Mondaine Stop2Go: https://www.mondaine.com/watches/official-swiss-railways-watch/stop2go.html

WARNING: This podcast contains explicit language which may be offensive to some listeners and/or inappropriate for children. The content is intended for mature audiences only.

Join Mike and Kaz as they talk about one of the coolest watches available to value-focused collectors. This is a packed episode filled with air show talk, middle school G-Shocks, and some of the coolest Seiko dive watches ever.

This week, they go into detail on some of the background surrounding Seiko's dive watch lineage and how the story brought us to the famous Seiko SKX007.

Show Notes

Boeing Seafair Air Show: https://www.seafair.com/p/about/358

F/A 18 Hornet: https://www.boeing.com/history/products/fa-18-hornet.page

Seiko 7002: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmByFEGncKk/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Seiko SKX175: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0WcTFnbLg/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Story of an Icon: Seiko SKX & Turtle Dive Watches | Armand The Watch Guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7njIy9iw67g&t=538s

Seiko 62MAS: https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-62mas-the-first-professional-diver-watch-by-seiko/

Seiko 6105: https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-a-look-at-the-underappreciated-seiko-6105-8000/

Seiko 6309: https://wornandwound.com/affordable-vintage-seiko-6309/

Seiko SKX007: https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-skx007-family-seiko-beater-divers/

This week, Kaz and Mike brave the heat again and humbly take on one of their most ambitious segments - watch brands they know nothing about. It's also episode 90! Getting closer to the big 100, and the guys would really love to treat the #watchfam for that momentous occasion.

Then, the guys give us an update on some cool new write-ups on the site, one of which focuses on a totally new live of Glycine Airman No. 1 reissues.

Finally, they take a deep dive into the history of Citizen watches, the range of companies the brand has taken ownership of, proprietary technology, and Citizen models that are currently tempting the snobs.

Show Notes

Seiko SNE498: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-prospex-sne498-sne499-solar-tuna-dive-watches/

New G-Shock Gravitymaster Watches: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/casio-g-shock-gravitymaster-gr-b100-series/

New Glycine Airman No. 1 Watches: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/new-glycine-airman-models-released/

ToxicNATOs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMM8KHrqx0ejH7D3Nn9eqGw

WUS Thread with Citizen History Timeline: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f281/brief-history-citizen-watch-company-174025.html

Wiki page where Corporate Divisions can be found: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Watch

Watch wiki page for La Joux-Perret: https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=La_Joux-Perret

Rakuten Page highlighting different Citizen product lines: https://global.rakuten.com/en/event/watches/citizen/

Citizen Environmental Production policy and all that: https://www.citizen.co.jp/global/csr/environment/vision.html

Show Notes

Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLMjbIn7rM/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Orient Star GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BldyOLCHAMj/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Doxa Sub 300 Silver Lung: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/doxa-50th-anniversary-sub-300-searambler-silver-lung-watch/

Mike's Choices

Tissot Visodate: https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-en/shop/t0194301603101.html

Seiko SNE498: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-prospex-sne498-sne499-solar-tuna-dive-watches/

Orient Triton: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/triton-ra-el0001b00a

Kaz's Choices

Seiko Cocktail Time Gen 2: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/news/20170323-5500361571

Hamilton Day Date: https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h64455133-khaki-field-king-auto.html

Junkers Bauhaus - Ref. 6060-5: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Junkers_6060_5_Power_Reserve_Watch_p/6060-5.htm

This week Kaz and Mike melt their nuts off recording in the summer heat. It starts out as a happy discussion, but things quickly spiral out of control.

The discussion focuses focuses on overtly fake watches, the communities that support them, and what you can do to stay away from this very dark end of watch collecting.

Show Notes

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

CWC RN Diver ‘80 Reissue: https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/heritage-reissue-historical-watches/products/reissue-1980-royal-navy-diver-automatic

Vostok Cadet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlLVctWnv0k/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Soviet Watch eBay Listings Roundup: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/soviet-watch-kirovskie-crab-vostok-raketa/

Watchfinder & Co. Fake Rolex Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ZTqC2Yxxs

What’s A Rolex Cyclops?: https://beckertime.com/blog/whats-rolex-cyclops/

The Truth About Replica Watches: https://www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2013/05/30/the-truth-about-replica-watches/#4b00965c9c28

FakeWatchBusta: https://www.instagram.com/fakewatchbusta/?hl=en

Fake Rolex on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Fake+Rolex

John Mayer’s Watches: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/24/john-mayer-spent-millions-on-expensive-watches.html

Mayer vs. Maron: https://www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2014/03/20/is-john-mayers-over-650000-lawsuit-a-reason-to-avoid-buying-vintage-watches/#2ea7a70c7906

A Lifetime With a GMT Master: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0mRLcGbU8

Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-blue-lagoon-samurai-srpb09k1-le-review/

Fake CWC G10s: https://www.ebay.de/gds/How-to-avoid-fake-CWC-G10-Military-watches-/10000000005178632/g.html

Canal Street Knockoffs: https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/rj4nbr/the-wild-world-of-canal-street-knockoff-watches-volume-one-dapwell

Note: We had some audio trouble during this episode and some instances may sound crackly. We’re sorry and will aim to get this fixed by next week.

Show Notes

Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLMjbIn7rM/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

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

Tudor Black Bay: https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/black-bay

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

Omega First Wrist Chronograph: https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/specialities/first-omega-wrist-chronograph/product

Miracle in the Andes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_in_the_Andes

TBWS Open Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2085107815100232/

Seiko Prospex SNE498 & SNE499 Solar Tuna Dive Watches: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-prospex-sne498-sne499-solar-tuna-dive-watches/

Casio A168WA-1: A Community Review: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/casio-a168wa-review/

Ball Watches Engineer III King Review: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ball-watches-review-the-engineer-iii-king/

Timex Marlin Blackout: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/timex-marlin-blackout-by-todd-snyder/

Taking An Omega Speedmaster Professional For Omega Authorized Service: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-service-industry-taking-an-omega-speedmaster-professional-for-an-omega-authorized-service

Klein Vintage Watch Repair: https://www.kleinvintagewatchrepair.com/

Crazy Seiko Case Finishes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-MlNS4eeLk&t=473s

Doxa Black Lung: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkfmagsnN8c/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Show notes coming soon.

This week we dive into the cool world of GMT and dual time watches. The Glycine Airman finally makes its way into the TBWS family and we get geeky about planes and watches.

Also, stay tuned for the conclusion of our Nodus Trieste giveaway and sit tight as the snobs finalize their Hong Kong travel plans.

This was one heck of an episode and we'd love to hear more from the audience if any of you have something to contribute to the GMT watch discussion.

Show Notes

Squale Atmos GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhPvzRLFhyS/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkA1BHUHsbs/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Glycine Airman by André Stikkers: https://andres55.home.xs4all.nl/glycine%20airman.pdf

Raketa Antarctic: http://ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=0425

E6B Flight Computer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E6B

Rolex GMT Master 6542: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-news/birth-rolex-icon-gmt-master-ref-6542.html

Douglas DC-7: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_DC-7

De Havilland Comet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Comet

Pan American World Airways: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_American_World_Airways

Boeing 707: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_707

Rolex Turn-O-Graph: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-news/6-things-didnt-know-rolex-turn-o-graph.html

Bulova Astronaut: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bulovas-accutron-astronaut-the-watch-chosen-by-the-cia-for-pilots-of-the-fastest-plane-ever-made

Zodiac Aerospace GMT: https://wannabuyawatch.com/product/zodiac-ss-aerospace-gmt-automatic-circa-1960s-2/

Citizen Nighthawk: http://wornandwound.com/review/review-citizen-nighthawk/

Harrison Ford Taxiway Landing: https://www.flyingmag.com/harrison-ford-audio-im-schmuck-who-landed-on-taxiway

Breitling Aerospace Family: https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watches/professional/

Rolex GMT Master 16710: http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-master_ref_16710.html

Lovenwatches Podcast: https://www.lovenwatches.com/

Bird Strike: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_strike

Captain Sully + Jean Richard: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/jeanrichard-aeroscope-208-seconds-watch-capt-sully/

Chuck Yeager: http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/07/27/lessons-in-wristory-the-rolex-watches-of-chuck-yeager/

John Swigert GMT Master: http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2008/06/rolex-moon-watches-apollo-xiii-story.html

N707JT: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=N707JT

Welcome to the first official episode of the Two Broke Bird Snobs... Just kidding. This week you'll get a handful of recommendations for cool Father's Day watches under $65. Mike even buys one on-air!

Show Notes

Black-Capped Chickadee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-capped_chickadee

Raven Trekker 40 RT07: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVCzBQLlSHf/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Raven Venture: https://ravenwatches.com/pages/venture-information

Orient Neo 70s Solar Quartz WV0071SE: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjyc4KVnMu-/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Pappy Van Winkle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pappy_Van_Winkle's_Family_Reserve

Timex Expedition Uplander: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T49940-Expedition-Uplander-Orange/dp/B00D3DTOO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528695637&sr=8-1&keywords=timex+expedition+uplander&dpID=510g3sel5LL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Seiko SNKK27: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dfashion&field-keywords=snkk27

The Wristwatch Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Wristwatch-Handbook-Comprehensive-Mechanical-Wristwatches/dp/185149829X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528695677&sr=1-1&keywords=the+wristwatch+handbook

Luch Single Hand Watch: https://www.amazon.com/Unique-Authentic-Russian-Resistant-LUCH/dp/B005O0ESUE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1528497166&sr=8-6&keywords=luch+watch

Invicta 8926 Pro Diver: https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-Diver-Collection-Automatic-Silver-Tone/dp/B001E96DHA/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1528497289&sr=1-6&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=invicta+automatic

Timex Expedition Scout Chronograph: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-TW4B04400-Expedition-Chrono-Leather/dp/B0194LWIQ4/ref=sr_1_20?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1528497431&sr=1-20&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=timex+watch+men

Timex Expedition Scout 40: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-TW4B04700-Expedition-Scout-Slip-Thru/dp/B0194LW5BM/ref=pd_sim_241_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0194LW5BM&pd_rd_r=RKTWMBNA4KA33AWY6RS6&pd_rd_w=iK5tu&pd_rd_wg=LcSX4&psc=1&refRID=RKTWMBNA4KA33AWY6RS6

Anthony Bourdain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bourdain

Join us this week as we talk about some of the worst mistakes you can make as a watch collector.

Kaz is finding it hard to let go of the Nodus Trieste, a Rolex Datejust makes a quick appearance, and Mike recaps his trip to Colombia.

What mistakes have you made as a watch collector? Be sure to listen in and let us know!

Show Notes:

Rolex Datejust: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnO4HbHm9N/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Nodus Trieste: https://www.noduswatches.com/trieste/

Nodus Retrospect: https://www.noduswatches.com/retrospect/

Greubel Forsey: http://www.greubelforsey.com/

Cartagena, Colombia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Colombia

Hublot Classic Fusion: https://www.hublot.com/en/collection/classic-fusion

Cartagena Rolex Boutique: https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/dealer-locator/retailers-details/joyeriabauer.rswi_16623.cartagena.colombia.rolexdealers.com

Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN: https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-master-ii/m116710ln-0001.html

Papa Roach Last Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0lSpNtjPM8

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

Getsemani: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/26/travel/in-cartagena-colombia-the-once-dangerous-getsemani-district-comes-into-its-own.html

Citizen Satellite Wave: https://us.citizenwatch.com/us/en/mens/collection/satellite-wave/

Tom Delonge Stratocaster: https://reverb.com/price-guide/guide/12057-fender-tom-delonge-stratocaster-2002-surf-green

Adam Savage/Jason Bourne Burn Bag: https://youtu.be/bQbbtnTz1KE?t=9m39s

MB&F Gallery Robbery: https://www.shiftedmag.com/blog/what-mbfs-armed-robbery-taught-us-about-the-holiday-spirit