Two Broke Watch Snobs

Watches & Wonders 2023 is just hours away and the guys are getting together for a late chat to talk about their wishes and predictions. And it's no surprise - TBWS is NOT on site in Geneva :D

Listen in for some takes and predictions you probably haven't seen yet. Plus, Mike has a new quartz diver he wants you to hear about and we get a beautiful Raketa rant - something that hasn't come up in a while.

Kaz and Mike discuss their changing opinions on GMT watches, the best ones available today, and the popular "true" vs. "caller" GMT debate.

Show Notes

The Best GMT watches: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/gmt-watches/

Sangin Professional: https://sangininstruments.com/products/professional

Gavox Longitude: https://www.gavox.com/product/gavox-longitude/

It's back to basics this week as Kaz & Mike celebrate 250 episodes of TBWS.

There's a new buying guide on the TBWS site (along with a new review), and Mike & Kaz dig into their favorite sub-$1000 watches as of 2023.

https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/best-watches-under-1000/

This week, Kaz and Mike welcome special guest @ tj_watchguy (Instagram handle) to discuss pilot watches and their practical application within the world of naval aviation. We get some incredible background on TJ's history flying in the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler as well as the watches that accompanied him on deployment.

You'll hear about what a watch's real-world role looks like inside the cockpit, ideal and not-so-ideal pilot watch features, and more. Plus, TJ shares his thoughts on the watches Kaz and Mike picked for their recent TBWS guide to pilot's watches.

You won't want to miss this one.

Show notes

TJ_Watchguy: https://www.instagram.com/tj_watchguy/

IWC Tribute to Mark XI: https://www.instagram.com/p/CelgznpLcOv/

Orient Christmas Chrono: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/

Marathon Pilot Navigator: https://www.marathonwatch.com/products/new-sapphire-crystal-pilots-navigator-with-tritium-41mm-1?variant=31889245601834

2023’s Best Pilot Watches Under $1000: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/best-pilot-watches/

We're just barely into 2023 and the watch world has already brought us a ton of cool new releases to lust over. Kaz and Mike run through their favorites from LVMH Watch Week and pick apart the best watches that made their way to the TBWS website.

Plus there are two new guides on the site giving you insight into the world of affordable pilot watches and the best German brands making watches today.

Finally, the guys concoct a scheme to hoard more eggs and quite possibly stumbled on the a new fashion trend that needs to happen. We'll put it this way - Mike is about to buy a bunch of turtlenecks.

Chronoports Sea Quartz: https://www.instagram.com/sea_quartz_watches/

Kaz's Grand Seiko: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/grand-seiko-quartz-review-my-grail-the-sbgv233/

The Best German Watch Brands You Should Know: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/german-watch-brands-guide/

Best Pilot Watches Under $1000: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/best-pilot-watches/

Oris Calibre 473: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/oris-big-crown-calibre-473/

Tag Heuer Solargraph: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/tag-heuer-aquaracer-professional-200-solargraph-titanium/

Defy Skyline Skeleton: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/zenith-defy-skyline-skeleton/

Farer 36mm Three Hand Collection: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/farer-36mm-three-hand-collection/

We made it! The end of of 2022 is here and it's time to prep ourselves for a new year. As tradition would dictate, that means it's time for the TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show. Check out links to all of our picks here and listen in for a fun year-end episode. Enjoy the new year and thank you for sticking with TBWS this year!

Watch release that just missed the mark

Kaz: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-nomos-club-sport-neomatik-37-petrol/

Mike: https://shop.hodinkee.com/blogs/journal/exclusive-to-hodinkee-the-zodiac-pan-am-world-time-gmt

Best in show

Kaz: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-5-gmt-review-and-info/

Mike: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-omega-chrono-chime-a-strikingly-complicated-pair-of-sonorus-chronographs

Best micro release

Kaz: https://www.gavox.com/product/gavox-longitude/

Mike: https://montawatch.com/collections/skyquest

What Kaz thinks Mike would love the most

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-hamilton-khaki-pilot-pioneer-mechanical-chronograph/

What Mike thinks Kaz would like the most

https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/ranger

Best watch to survive winter with no furnace

Kaz: https://www.originalgrain.com/products/brewmaster-chrono-44mm

Mike: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-disptach/casio-f-91w-the-preferred-watch-of-terrorists

Best watch to get you through a good ol' fashioned Seattle mugging

Kaz: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/beyond-the-wrist-code41-launches-the-mecascape-a-new-time-object/

Mike: https://www.instagram.com/sea_quartz_watches/

2022's Best Florida Man Watch

Kaz: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/gerald-genta-unveils-arena-bi-retrograde-watch-with-mickey-mouse-playing-football/

Kaz: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/richard-mille-debuts-the-million-dollar-plus-rm-88-automatic-tourbillon-smiley-watch/

Mike:

Best watch to wear when finding yourself in an uncomfortable body massage situation

Kaz: ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-mr-jones-watches-a-perfectly-useless-afternoon/

Mike: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-ultra/

It's December's first episode and Mike & Kaz have been lucky enough to get their hands on some pretty cool small-batch releases. They run through the highs and lows while talking about future site review plans.

Are microbrand watches still worth it? The guys also discuss the pains and triumphs they've faced with micros in the past. Plus, you'll get to hear about Kaz's new-house watch.

Field watches have been top of mind lately here at TBWS. Going back to their roots this week, Kaz and Mike discuss why the field watch watch is one of the best choices when kicking off a new watch collection. They go over their favorite features and share their top choices if they were going to buy something today. Plus, there's a new watch on the way you might hear some hints about.

After a trip to NYC, Mike is back home to talk about his visit to the 2022 Windup Watch Fair and WatchTime New York. It was tiring, but now the guys get to talk about some of the coolest releases from the shows, and watches they'd actually throw down money for.

Oh, and there's a new Doxa in the collection and Kaz talks about what could be his next watch purchase. Tune in and let us know about your favorite brands and models displayed at the shows!

Years after the pause and shutdown of the world's biggest watch trade shows, it looks like they're coming back. It's weird to witness especially after many pivoted to different formats or consolidated approaches.

This week, Kaz and Mike are discussing the practicality behind watch fairs and trade shows, while trying to understand what they mean for the consumer—not the brand or the blogger.

Plus, the guys continue to plan and discuss their steady transformation, into watch industry e-boys. Tune in!