Two Broke Watch Snobs

After a brief hiatus, Kaz & Mike return just in time to run through their predictions for Watches & Wonders 2022. A new watch has been added to Mike's collection, and you'll get to hear all about why the guys disappeared for a bit. Enjoy the show!

Join us for a special interview with collector, designer, and Instagram personality, @watchsquatch.

We'll run through the absurdity of this hobby, personal origin stories, collecting practices, grails, and some of the latest releases from LVMH Watch Week and the Oris 2022 Preview.

In this special episode pitched by TBWS supporters on the Patreon Slack channel, Mike and Kaz openly admit who they would steal from to start a watch collection. I mean, why hasn't anyone talked about stealing your way into watch collecting?! Apologies in advance to all the hypothetical victims - we just really love your watches.

That's it. We've made it to the last episode of 2021 and we're picking up on our tradition of the TBWS Best in Horology Awards show. From some of the best, to the outright embarrassing, Kaz and Mike chat through their watch industry highlights of the year. We hope everyone enjoys the show and thanks for listening. We'll see you all in 2022!

Show Notes

Survival watch most likely to fail you in a survival situation

https://www.settleoutdoor.com/product/bluestraw-analog-digital-watch/

https://www.bulova.com/us/en/product/96B349.html

Best watch to launder money with at an auction

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-announces-big-bang-integral-tourbillon-rainbow-watches/

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/most-expensive-omega-ever-2021

Watch release that just missed the mark

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tag-heuer-drops-a-stealth-aquaracer-that-glows-in-the-dark

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/chopard-unveils-limited-edition-l-u-c-gmt-one-black/

What watch would you risk your marriage for?

https://www.patek.com/en/collection/complications/5905-1A-001

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/jacob-co-unveils-limited-edition-astronomia-maestro-worldtime-watch/

Watch releases that shit the pool for everyone else in the product line

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-black-bay-ceramic-the-first-metas-certified-tudor

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-unveils-seamaster-aqua-terra-tokyo-2020-watches-in-gold/

Worst named watch of 2021

https://www.norqain.com/neverest/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/yema-brings-the-wristmaster-series-to-the-21st-century/

Most overlooked release of 2021

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/breitling-premier-heritage-chronograph-collection-first-look/

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bulova-mil-ships-w-2181

What Mike thinks Kaz would love the most

https://www.brew-watches.com/watches/brew-metric-retro-black

What Kaz thinks Mike would love the most

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bremont-s302-gmt-diver-hands-on/

Best micro release

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-baltic-mr01/

Best in show

https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/synchron-military-diver-reissue/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hermes-h08-watch-hands-on/

Kaz and Mike are finally back together and it's their favorite time of the year. This time, the guys run through some of the worst gift ideas that are pushed as "ideal watch collector's gifts" and why you should avoid them.

It's a wild ride. Also, there's some news on the site, a new review... and we all need to convince Kaz to buy a $60k gun safe.

Baird and Mike talk about some recent watch news, including their thoughts on the latest releases from Tudor and Aquastar. Then, the guys run through a few watches that have always been in their sights, but for some reason or another, haven't made it into the collection.

This week, Kaz is joined by YouTube Creator, Jason from Just Watches. They chat about what it's like running a watch-centered YouTube channel, grail hunting, and reflections on a very personal project - Rivkah Watches.

Show Notes

Just Watches: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustWatches1/

This week's episode is brought to you by a very special TBWS community initiative - No Change November. Trust us, you've gotta listen in to get it.

Mike and Kaz highlight some recent site updates, talk bald spots, and share their thoughts on each of the recent winners at GPHG 2021.

Show Notes

GPHG: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gphg-2021

Mike has gone completely bananas.

After some time off, Mike and Kaz return to chat through another listener-submitted topic. This time they're running through the idea of "the heirloom watch" - a piece that's meant to be passed down and kept in the family for generations. You'll hear about watches that exist as heirloom watches in their families and which watches they'd choose to pass down to the next generation.

Finally, tune in to some recent news covering cool new Seiko Solar models, some crazy Vacheron pieces, and new Omega Speedmasters.