Two Broke Watch Snobs

Have you ever wondered why Dunkin’ Donuts gives you so many damn bags? Kaz does.

The guys are still loving their new watches but Kaz gets in a super cool Janis Trading Co. Azores watch that he shares his thoughts on.

Also, did you know that you can mail bees via USPS?! WTF..

The snobs talk about grey market vs. authorized dealers and boutiques. They share some great experiences, some bad experiences, and break down what you should really be looking for in a great grey market dealer.

Finally, Kaz and Mike reach out to the community again to hear about ways that you’d like to help support the Two Broke Watch Snobs site and podcast.

Show Notes

Bulova Moon Watch: https://www.bulova.com/products/96b251

Janis Trading Co. Azores: http://www.janistrading.com/azores-vanilla/

Chemex: http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/

Orion 1: http://wornandwound.com/review/hands-orion-1-nick-harris/

Jomashop: http://www.jomashop.com/

ShoppinginJapan: http://www.shoppinginjapan.net/

DavidSW: https://davidsw.com/

Omega S.A. v. Costco Wholesale Corp.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_S.A._v._Costco_Wholesale_Corp

Shipping Bees: http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c5_008.htm

The dog is barking, the cats are jumping into the 3D printer, Kaz and Mike forget the fundamentals of the English language, and the snobs share some juicy details behind their latest watch giveaway contest. Listen in! It’s the episode 30 bonanza!!!

Kaz and Mike both have new watches + soda has all of of your basic food groups. Trust these guys. They’re starving and dehydrated.

Mike regretfully suggests a Triple X movie marathon (it definitely sounds as awful as you think it does) and the conversation takes a turn for the worse.

Thanks to @ea8 for clarifying some of the details behind Mil-Spec watch features and the all-important “crown dig” conundrum. Should Kaz pick up a firearm?

Finally, the Two Broke Watch Snobs talk about watches in movies, TV shows, video games, and books. This episode gets, a little wild.

Show Notes

Sinn EZM3: http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-EZM-3-Diver-s-on-Bracelet-p308.htm

Bulova Moon Watch: https://www.bulova.com/products/96b251

Heitis Aviator: https://www.heitiswatch.com/product-page/heitis-aviator

Heitis Chronograph: https://www.heitiswatch.com/product-page/heitis-chronograph

Heitis Wooden Wallet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ0TgztAOvP/?taken-by=heitiswatch

Potato Parcel: https://potatoparcel.com/

Omega Seamaster 300 Goldeneye: http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/omega-seamaster-300m-quartz-25418000

The Life Aquatic Vostok Amphibia: http://watchesinmovies.info/movies/life-aquatic-with-steve-zissou-the-2004/

Rick’s watch from the Walking Dead: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/watch-worn-rick-grimes-walking-dead-601620.html

Owel Wilson’s GMT Master: http://watchesinmovies.info/movies/life-aquatic-with-steve-zissou-the-2004/

GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenEye_007_(1997_video_game)

Seiko Giugiaro ‘Aliens Ripley’: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-giugiaro-aliens-ripley-watch-new-limited-edition-reissue/

James Bond Time Exhibition: Omega, Rolex, Seiko, TAG Heuer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gxfHVR6It0

Ron Swanson’s Citizen Eco-Drive: https://www.wristwatchreview.com/2011/12/30/what-would-ron-swanson-wear/

The Watches of Mad Men: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-depth-the-watches-of-mad-men-season-five-courtesy-of-the

Hansen vs. Predator: https://www.reddit.com/r/FansHansenvsPredator/comments/5syio7/hansen_vs_predator_all_episodes_megathread/

West Seattle Historic Admiral Theater: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_Theater

Hidden Figures: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/

The Right Stuff: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086197/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

The Right Stuff book by Tom Wolfe: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Stuff-Tom-Wolfe/dp/0312427565/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494817403&sr=8-2&keywords=the+right+stuff

Apollo 13: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Yuri Gagarin’s Watch: http://wornandwound.com/watches-space-yuri-gagarin/

They said it couldn’t be done! The Snobs pick a handful of interesting vintage timepieces that can be had for well under $65.

Mike has a new watch in for review and mixes up his space history. Kaz then shares yet another workplace tale that leaves him ready to hang his hat for good.

Some watch industry news including a Bulova lawsuit that has gone relatively unnoticed.

A huge thank you to everyone that has shared encouraging words about Rivkah Watches, the site, and the podcast.

Show Notes

Kama:

http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=0780

Raketa school:

http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=1294

Vostok Zakaz:

http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=0785

Breitling sold off:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethdoerr/2017/04/28/pilots-watch-icon-breitling-sold-to-cvc-capital-partners-a-private-equity-firm/&refURL=https://www.google.com/&referrer=https://www.google.com/

Bulova Lawsuit:

http://www.courthousenews.com/astronaut-sues-over-bulova-ad-campaign/

Timex Marlin:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Timex-Marlin-Mens-Wrist-Watch-Running-Self-Wind-Automatic-Estate-/292105114257?hash=item4402d25291:g:09oAAOSww9xZCep1

HMT Pilot:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-AUTHENTIC-VINTAGE-HMT-PILOT-17J-WINDING-WRIST-WATCH-FOR-MENS-WEAR-/132127186322?hash=item1ec364dd92:g:uyEAAOSwol5YyVwn

Waltham Premier:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Waltham-Premier-65-Mens-Watch-/262965456819?hash=item3d39f66fb3:g:JgQAAOSwjqVZCfig

Kaz opens up about a rough (really rough) work week and shares something special with the #watchfam for the very first time.

The guys talk 3D printing, watch manufacturing, and the end of Kaz’s #watchfast.

Finally, the snobs share some of their favorite non-homage alternatives to some impossibly expensive grail watches.

Edit: Due to a technical glitch while bouncing the session, our intro got cut a little bit ):

Show Notes

Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai:

http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-blue-lagoon-samurai-srpb09k1-le-review/

Seiko SRP777:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOdG9RnDu89/?taken-by=michaeltpenate

Rolex Submariner ref. 5517:

https://www.bobswatches.com/military-issue-rolex-submariners

CWC Royal Navy Divers:

https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/divers-watches

Richard Mille:

http://richardmille.com/

Dietrich Watches:

http://www.dietrich.luxury/

Rolex Explorer I ref. 14270:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-rolex-explorer-14270/

Seiko SARG009:

https://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SARG009_Watch_p/sarg009.htm

Smiths Everest:

http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm

Rolex Day-Date:

https://www.rolex.com/watches/day-date.html

Orient Oyster:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NnD-sdpr-E

Kaz gets a major dental bill scare and the guys contemplate the possibility of a post-wisdom tooth removal episode. Kaz is still #watchfasting hard with his Casio too….have mercy on his soul. The guys also reflect on their site being out for over a week now. Tink...we believe in fairies!!!

Shoutout to @thejames80 for his #watchfast with the Seiko 6309.

They then tackle the conundrum of watches priced at over $1,000 and reach out to listeners and readers to ask if it’s an area you’d like to see covered. Do they have a place on the site? Feedback from listeners and readers is crucial to building a site, podcast, and community that YOU enjoy.

Finally, the guys share some of their favorite picks for affordable GMT and dual time watches.

Show Notes

Casio MDV106-1AV

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Analog-Watch-Black/dp/B009KYJAJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492996215&sr=8-1&keywords=casio+dive+watch

ToxiNATOs Toxic ShizNit N80

https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/toxic-herringbone

Janis Trading Subs

http://www.janistrading.com/subs/

Raven Trekker 40

http://www.ravenwatches.com/trekker-40/

Tag Heuer Heritage Monza

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-the-heritage-tag-heuer-monza-a-throwback-to-one-of-the-first-pvd-coated-watches-ever-mad

Heuer Dark Lord

http://www.classicheuer.de/en/12-monaco-ref-74033n-pvd-dark-lord-2/

Longines Record Watches

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/longines-record-watches-cosc-certified-collection/

Longines Heritage 1945

http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/the-longines-heritage-1945-and-a-broke-watch-snobs-personal-opinion/

Oris Divers

https://www.oris.ch/en/collection/oris-divers

Doxa SUB 300 50th Anniversary

https://shop.doxawatches.com/product-category/sub300-50-years/?v=7516fd43adaa

Orient Star GMT

https://www.instagram.com/p/BS3gqJzFtKE/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Orient Polaris GMT DJ05003W

http://www.longislandwatch.com/Orient_DJ05003W_Polaris_GMT_Watch_p/dj05003w.htm

Vostok Watch Amphibian SE 650521S

https://meranom.com/en/amphibian-se/650se/vostok-watch-amphibian-se-650521s.html

Orient Star Seeker GMT

http://www.longislandwatch.com/Orient_Star_DJ00001B_Watch_p/dj00001b.htm

Marathon Military Navigator Pilot

http://www.longislandwatch.com/Marathon_Navigator_Pilot_Watch_p/ww194013.htm

Glycine Airman no. 1

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-glycine-airman-no-1

Farer Barnato GMT

http://wornandwound.com/review/farer-barnato-gmt-review/

It’s finally here! The site, www.twobrokewatchsnobs.com is now live so check it out! Kaz discovers the official #watchfam mating call in an awkward elevator encounter, Mike is severely wounded, and Kaz reluctantly takes up a new challenge.

The guys then discuss the difficulties associated with starting up a watch-focused website while venting and sharing a few things they find disappointing in watch journalism today. Remember, the site has been put together for you guys! So, in these very early stages, write in and share what you’d like to see by contacting the snobs at [email protected].

Finally, Mike shares a few stories from his recent weekend in Vegas and finds that it’s an incredible city for watch-window shopping and watch spotting. From a welcoming experience at an Audemars Piguet boutique to nearly fainting at the sight of an RM 010, and drooling over watches that are just waaaaay too expensive, Mike reflects on a weekend packed with watch-nerdery.

Show Notes

TBWS Official Site: www.twobrokewatchsnobs.com

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6hMf8Bw79/?taken-by=michaeltpenate

Casio MDV106-1AV: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Analog-Watch-Black/dp/B009KYJAJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492386845&sr=8-1&keywords=casio+mdv

The Shops at Crystals: http://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-crystals

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Rock_Canyon_National_Conservation_Area

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

Audemars Piguet 15710ST: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak-offshore/15710ST.OO.A002CA.01/

Rolex GMT-Master II 116719 BLRO: https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-master-ii/m116719blro-0001.html

Rolex Explorer II 216570: https://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m216570-0001.html

Omega Seamaster 300: https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/seamaster/seamaster-300/product/

Swatch Vegas Exclusive: https://www.swatch.com/en_us/watches/suoz234-what-happens-in-vegas/

Bulova Moon Watch: https://www.bulova.com/collections/special-edition-watches

Swatch Sistem 51: https://www.swatch.com/en_us/sistem51/

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

Mike's #watchfast is over! The team reflects back on Mike's experience only wearing one watch for a month and Mike reveals what watch he used to break his fast... And now that the dust has settled, Kaz is thinking of doing a #watchfast too with his Casio MDV106... any thoughts on whether he should do it #watchfam?

Also, the team unveils a new segment inspired by you - our listeners! This will be the first ever segment on "Watch Brands We Know Nothing About..." The brand TBWS focuses on for this episode is RADO... they know nothing about RADO. So what they did was spend about 2 to 3 days each researching the brand independently. Then, Mike and Kaz just brought what they learned to the table for the show's discussion. Definitely give your opinions on the segment and whether you liked it or not! And if you did like it, what other brands should be covered? Victorinox, we're looking at you!

Plus, Kaz's cat makes him faint covered in his own blood.

Baselworld is over! Kaz shares his troubles working with Gowron from Star Trek, Mike is drowning in spiders, and the guys try to figure out if Marilyn Manson performances are still a thing. Also, you can now join in on the Two Broke Watch Snobs wrist check fun by tagging @twobrokewatchsnobs in your wrist shots and using #twobrokewatchsnobs in your post. The guys will then pick three favorites to feature on the page on Sunday every week!

Shout out to @psdance and his badass Breitling Aerospace….Mike is still drooling over that one. The snobs also entertain the possibility of a meet-up but - no serial killers allowed.

Finally, the guys talk about their Baselworld 2017 favorites - from wins like the Zodiac Jetomatic Pilot and the Rado Captain Cook to some not-so-wins like the new Presage Cocktail Time Pieces. Have any favorites (or not so favorites) of your own from Basel 2017? Let us know what's up! Email us at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram.

Show Notes

Magrette Watches: http://www.magrette.com/the-timepieces.php

STP Watch Movements: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/visit-stp-watch-movement-manufacture-fossil-group-answer-eta/

At Baselworld, Luxury Timepieces Detect a Slowdown: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/29/fashion/baselworld-luxury-watches-timepieces.html

Longines Record Collection: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/longines-record-watches-cosc-certified-collection/

Longines Lindbergh Limited Edition: https://www.longines.com/novelties/the-lindbergh-hour-angle-watch-90th-anniversary

Longines Heritage 1945: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/longines-heritage-1945-inspiration-hands-on

Sinn EZM 12 Air Rescue Watch: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/sinn-ezm-12-air-rescue-watch/

Sinn 240 St GZ: http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/240_St_GZ.htm

Rado Captain Cook: https://www.rado.com/news/2017/introducing-rado-hyperchrome-captain-cook?lang=en

Tissot 1948 Chronograph: https://www.fratellowatches.com/tissot-heritage-1948-chronograph/

Zodiac Jetomatic Pilot Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR-XZnBjAbC/?taken-by=zodiacwatches&hl=en

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSA47jHDM3y/?taken-by=zodiacwatches&hl=en

Casio MR-G MRGG2000HT-1A Hammer Tone Bluetooth: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g-shock-mr-g-mrgg2000ht-1a-hammer-tone-bluetooth-watch/

New Seiko Cocktail Time Lineup: https://www.seikowatches.com/press_release/2017/RLS1703-08/index.html

Monta Sky-Quest and others: https://www.fratellowatches.com/monta-watches-baselworld-2017/

Seiko SPB051: http://www.seiko-prospex.com/sea/spb051j1

Kaz and Mike share their opinions on some of the earliest Baselworld 2017 releases and actually find themselves excited about quite a few. Kaz can’t stop choking on his Thin Mints and finds himself floored by the new Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture. The guys also can’t seem to make sense of the newest Rolex Sea-Dweller.

The snobs then go on to discuss the idea of watches that have slipped through their fingers or “the ones that got away.” Plus, shoutouts for Gearzeit.com!

@nannermanor...We are so sorry we couldn’t say your name right.

Mike misses his ‘69 Smiths W10 and Kaz goes into a caffeine and hunger-induced rage over a watch that has haunted him since his earliest days of collecting. The dog also feel the need to join in, of course.

Music by Jahzzar courtesy of the Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/)

Show Notes

Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Ref. 79350: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor-black-bay-chronograph-caliber-mt5813-breitling-collaboration

Nomos Glashütte Club Campus: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/nomos-glashutte-club-campus-introducing

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-sea-dweller-126600-watch/

Omega 1957 Trilogy Releases: https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/baselworld2017/1957-trilogy/

Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture: https://frederiqueconstant.com/watch-finder/manufacture/flyback-chronograph-manufacture-fc-760mc4h6/

Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/glashutte-original-senator-chronograph-panorama-date-watch/

Smiths W10: http://wornandwound.com/time-spec-smiths-w10/

Slava Medical as cataloged by Mark Gordon @ USSR Time: http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?id=0216

Kaz goes on an epic journey to the Miami Seiko boutique to claim one of the coolest limited edition Seiko divers ever released. He covers the details of his buying experience, gets a chance to sample some real Japanese whiskey, and stresses the importance of developing a positive relationship with a brand that means so much to him. Meanwhile...Mike’s wrist is still starving after weeks of #watchfasting.

The snobs then go on to share their hopes and predictions for Baselworld 2017, talk about a few pre-Basel releases, and try to figure out what really draws watch enthusiasts to Seiko.

Mike also finds himself in a brief state of panic and can’t figure out if he’s actually talking to Kaz or Aziz Ansari.

Also, matching Seiko Tsunami butt tattoos anyone?

Show Notes:

Seiko Prospex Blue Lagoon SRPB09K1

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRnhs2plZbf/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Seiko SKX175

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRqhpMslWFP/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs

Seiko Watches Miami Boutique

https://store.seikowatches.com/store/26886?country=US&language=en&_ga=1.231070751.1018297519.1486614958

Hamilton Intra-Matic 68

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hamilton-intra-matic-68-watch/

Seiko Presage Enamel Collection

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/seiko-presage-enamel-collection-introducing

Sinn 910 Anniversary Limited Edition Split Second Chronograph

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/sinn-910-anniversary-limited-edition-split-second-chronograph-watch/

Goose Island IPA

http://www.gooseisland.com/our-beers/goose-ipa