Two Broke Watch Snobs

Ep. #188: All About Orient Star & The Origins of Orient Watches

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike are back for another ‘traditional’ TBWS episode. Today, Kaz gives us a detailed rundown of Orient Star watches, and the historic time...

Ep. #187: Iconic Watch Designs With Noor

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Noor joins in on the TBWS fun again. This time, we’re covering her reactions to what many collectors consider to be the mo...

Ep. #186 Design and Art in Watches

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're mixing things up on TBWS this week! Join Kaz and Henry - our newest guest - on this journey covering watch design and aesthetics while weighing ...

Ep. #185: Unpopular Watch Opinions Pt: 1?

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is back together, and they’ve had a tough week. The watch world is slowly turning into a parody of itself, and the guys are here to call ou...

Ep. #184 Mike's 'New House' Watch

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike has spent way too much time pondering his next watch purchase and how to appropriately mark the occasion of purchasing a new home. Time to bring ...

Ep. #183: The Happiness Behind Watches?

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Watch collecting doesn’t exactly make a whole lotta sense - most of the time. What we can be sure of as watch collectors is that watch collecting, a...

Ep. #182: American Watches: Discussing A Legacy and the Future

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and TBWS Contributor Baird discussing the past, present, and potential future of American watchmaking! Also huge shoutout to our Patreon Audio Wr...

Ep. #181: Who Wore it Better?

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this new TBWS segment, Mike and Kaz compare some of the watch world’s favorite design and style tropes in a head-to-head match between two watche...

Ep. #180: Watches For Every Stage Of Fatherhood

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Father’s Day 2020, Mike and Kaz run through some of their top picks for the ultimate dad watch. You’ll hear options for all stages of ...

Ep. #179: Affordable Vintage Watches Pt.9: Pilot Watches

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, TBWS Fam! Kaz here and this week I'm recording solo again - my better half in broke watch snobbery wasn't available to join me for the second ti...

Ep. #178: 5 Vintage Soviet Watches You Need To Know About

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, everyone - Kaz here. This week I'm flying solo! My better half in Broke Watch Snobbery was unable to record last minute... and you know what that...

Ep. #177: Building a Watch Collection for $300

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Building a watch collection? Do you have $1k to spend? Sorry, this episode isn’t for you. Let’s get serious. Kaz & Mike are back and this week the...

Ep. #176 Wristwatch Bar Talk #2

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a rough week and the guys cut loose for another round of unscripted banter. Plus, you'll get to hear about a monumental TBWS milestone - tha...

Ep. #175: Watch Jargon - Digging Through the BS

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys are digging into one of the more pervasive perils of watch collecting out there: watch jargon. All too often we just nod our heads ...

Ep. #174: The "F*ck You" Watch

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys tackle the "F*ck You" watch. Now, where "Guilty Pleasure" watches are loved with a sense of guilt, the "F*ck You" watch is loved lo...

Ep. #173 Watches and Wonders: Winners, Losers, and Horological War Crimes

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Watches & Wonders 2020 has come and gone and now it’s time for Kaz and Mike to run through some of their favorite releases. We’ve seen what is def...

Ep. #172: Acclaimed Watches... We Just Don't Understand

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to debut a new segment after getting an awesome suggestion from a TBWS listener. This week, Kaz and Mike are going to run through some of th...

Ep. #171 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Pt. 10: Jaquet Droz

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to revisit a classic TBWS segment - "Watch Brands We Know Nothing About." This time, Kaz runs us through some serious Jaquet Droz history. F...

Ep. #170 One Watch?

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 169 episodes, there has never been a dedicated segment to the "one watch." Can Mike and Kaz actually pull it off? How would they go about it? Liste...

Ep.#169 Watchfast Reflections

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The mini watchfast challenge is over, and Kaz & Mike reflect on their learnings in this week’s episode. Plus, there’s a ton of new stuff on the si...

Ep.#168 TBWS State of the Collection 2020

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

TBWS is keeping things light this week. Listen in to hear more about the latest “TBWS Writers’ Room” episode and get a detailed SOTC rundown fro...

Ep. #167 COVID-19 and the Watch Industry

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things aren’t looking good in Mike’s neck of the woods this week, and the guys sit down to distract themselves with some casual watch talk. Luckil...

Ep. #166 Seiko Leaks

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Somebody at Seiko screwed up and leaked the 2020 releases. Tune in to see what the guys think. Honestly, it looks like Seiko is heading in the right d...

Ep. #165 Guilty Pleasure Watches Pt. 5

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coronavirus, fashion watches... the guys have been tackling some big topics lately. This week, they hope to keep things light be revisiting and old-ti...

Ep. #164 Hey bro, nice fashion watch

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're tackling more horological prejudices by taking a deep dive into a single burning question: why all the fashion watch hate? When we mak...

Ep. #163 Talking Timex... Our New Darling?

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Timex has been on a roll since the release of the Marlin a little while back. Since then, the watch world has gone completely nuts over reissues like ...

Ep. #162 Horology Instagram Trends That Need to Die

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram has done a lot of good for the watch collecting hobby. But holy hell, it has its problems. Today, Kaz and Mike talk through some of their bi...

Ep. #161 What Would You Rather Spend $14k On?

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The snobs sit down and revisit the Omega 321 Speedy release while running through better ways to spend $14k. More show notes coming soon.

Ep.#160 Axis Power Watches

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This topic has been a long time coming. It’s a tough one to tackle - but what is it about watches issued to WWII Axis Powers that drives watch colle...

Ep. #159 A Day in the Life of a Broke Watch Snob

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's not easy running TBWS. The guys are coming up on four years of content creation, social media shenanigans, and a signature brand of watch industr...

Ep. #158 Affordable Vintage Watches Pt. 8: Dealer’s Choice

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the return of a classic. This time, you’re getting two episodes in one as the guys tackle their own affordable vintage watch categories. Mik...

Ep.#157 Celebrity Watches: Cash or Passion?

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Mike and Kaz are opening things up this time with a fun topic that emerged back on episode 156. We all know there are a ton of celebri...

Ep. #156 2020 Watch Collecting Goals

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the guys wrap up another year of TBWS shenanigans and chat through their 2020 watch collecting goals. Plus, they share some ideas about com...

Ep. #155 A Brand New Orient Star & End-of-Year Watch News

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re opening with a #newwatchalert, so let’s all welcome Katz’s new Orient Star RK-AT0160E to the family (thank you, @seiyajapan for ...

Ep. # 154 Kaz is Alone and Talking About Soviet Watches

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes? Nah.

Ep. #153 Space, land, air, and sea

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kaz and Mike tackle a substantial listener question submitted by @gmtchronodive on Instagram. Space, land, air, and sea - what are the ulti...

Ep. #152 Watching Cyber Monday

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Cyber Monday and the guys are here to share some of the coolest deals they've stumbled upon this holiday season. Be sure to tune in and share dea...

Ep. #151 A Whole Lot Of Q&A Pt. 2

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is all your fault. Due to popular demand, the snobs are extending their Q&A sesh to an entirely new and dedicated episode. Hopefully you sick, ...

Ep. #150 A Whole Lot Of Q&A

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Well, the guys made it - 150 episodes. To commemorate this milestone, Kaz and Mike sit down to answer your questions. So here it is. A full hour and a...

Ep. #149 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Pt. 9: Traser

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Radioactive gas tubes, tough military watches, kidnapping Sean Astin for your watch brand promo - this episode has it all. Tune in as Mike and Kaz dig...

Ep. #148 Watch Adventures in Buffalo

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz is back from a trip to Buffalo and he's ready to share some #watchfam + Red Bar stories. He got a chance to connect with some seriously cool commu...

Ep. #147 Demystifying the 'Beater' Watch

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does the watchfam really mean when referencing the "beater" watch? Is it an actualy sub-genre to consider within your collection? Kaz and Mike ta...

Ep. #146 Watch Spotting on the Disney Fantasy

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz is back from a killer cruise and has some watch spotting stories to share. Plus, the guys cover the future of TBWS on YouTube, upcoming vacation p...

Ep. #145 Horological Hang-Ups

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz is leaving us! But until then, the guys make sure to catch up before his well-deserved vacation. This week, they get mad - really, really mad - as...

Ep. #144 More Watch for Your Money Pt. 1

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Witness the birth of a new TBWS segment, where the guys review some of the best bang-for-your-buck watches out there today. Plus, you'll hear their th...

Ep. #143 When is it okay to break the bank?

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back after a week off and Kaz has some fun stories to share after his recent move. This week, they talk about commemorating big life even...

Ep. #142 Apocalypse Watches Pt. 2

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz is reaching the end of his home renovation adventures and it's the perfect time to run through some doomsday-proof watches for the second time in ...

Ep. #141 Hangin' On The Scottish Watches Podcast

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The time has come... Show notes coming soon... maybe.

Ep. #140 Hey Watch Brands, Let's Ruin Your Vintage Reissue

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back! It's been too long and it's time to tackle a very special topic, well before Baselworld 2020. We've seen a lot of reissues recently...

Ep. #139 History of Raketa Watches

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys realized it's been too long since they've talked about Soviet Watches. So they're hitting the topic hard with the History of Raketa...

Ep. #138 Our Perfect Summer Quartz Watch Picks

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys are celebrating summer the only way they know how: by calling out their favorite summer quartz watch picks! Plus (in honor of the t...

Ep. #137 Unsung Heroes of Horology

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are slowly breaking radio silence on the website again and introduce a cool new review by a valued contributor. Check it out - it's not what ...

Ep. #136 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Pt. 8: Franck Muller

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to discuss how little the guys know about Franck Muller. Really... they know nothing. Tune in and join the guys on their path of horological...

Ep. #135 Mike's First RedBar and Watch World Happenings

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike spend some more time catching up and reviewing some recent watch world releases that may have slipped through the cracks lately. Plus, Ka...

Ep. #134 Watch Spotting in Italy

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back! Mike has returned from his trip to Italy and it's time to hear about his watch spotting adventures. From mutant seagulls to pickpoc...

Ep. 133 Watches as Investments: Monetary vs. Sentimental Value

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it worth it? Getting into watches as an investment, I mean. Or more likely, getting into watches out of interest and passion and THEN letting inves...

Ep. 132 Traveling With Watches

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Kaz are talking about what they look for in a good travel watch. What neither expected is just how much their perspectives have cha...

Ep. #131 Forgotten Complications

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Besides the erotic "complications" we've all come to love, Mike and Kaz thought it would be a great idea to discuss watch complications that don't get...

Ep. #130 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Pt. 7: Hublot

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Kaz return to an all-time favorite TBWS staple - watch brands they know nothing about. This time, they tackle one of the more controversial b...

Ep. #129 The TBWS State of the Watch Collection

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This one's been a long time coming! Mike and I are running through a "State of the Watch Collection" - choosing which pieces we absolutely can't part ...

Ep. #128 Collecting Without Consumerism

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's something we've said a lot - "collect in a vacuum" - "collect in a bubble" ect ect - it's the idea that as a collector what influences your purch...

Ep. #127 Wristwatch Bar Talk #1

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You know, it occurred to us that even though our show is heralded as “wristwatch bar talk” – we’ve never actually had a proper wristwatch bar ...

Ep. #126 Wind Up San Francisco 2019 Recap

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike give an audio walkthrough of Wind Up 2019 in San Francisco. They share some of their highlights and lust over watches they wish they coul...

Ep. #125 - A Very Brief (Poorly Recorded) San Francisco Recap

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, everyone! We recorded this week's show on the fly and in pretty bad conditions because we were at Wind Up SF. Mike and I wanted to at least put...

Ep. #124 The Try Before You Buy Dilemma

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with the difficulties of a growing prevalence on eCommerce means that sometimes we can't try on a watch before we buy it, which may not be an ...

Ep. #123 Guilty Pleasure Watches Part 4

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we revisit a beloved reoccurring segment and take some time to share our latest "guilty pleasure watches." No, we'll probably never own thes...

Ep. #122 Baselworld 2019: Our Money's Worth

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time cool it with the whole Basel-boner and really nail down the year's most thoughtful releases - across a range of price levels. Kaz and Mike s...

Ep. #121 Baselworld 2019 Summary Discussion!

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Baselworld 2019 is over, everyone! Follow coverage of pieces and news that no one else was mentioning in our on-going Baselworld 2019 coverage piece -...

Ep. #120 Starting A Watch Collection in 2019 (The TBWS Way!)

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2019 is already feeling like the end times – the Sword of Damocles feels primed to plummet down upon us at any moment… perfect time to talk watche...

Ep. #119 Women's Watches: The Past, Present, and Future (Part 2)

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys are revisiting the talk on Women's watches and how things have changed (or not changed) since the last episode. We talk Tudor ads, ...

Ep. #118 Are Limited Edition Watches Hurting The Industry?

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Kaz are talking about limited edition watches – more specifically, are they actually doing us any good? What’s the endgame with...

Ep. #117 Discussing TBWS Press Coverage and The Future

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes coming soon...

Ep. 116 Talking Presidential Watches!

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Presidents Day 2019 and Mike & Kaz sit down to talk about some of their favorite "First Watches" ever. Kaz also finally shares what it was like t...

Ep. 115 Affordable Vintage Watches Pt. 7: Odds and Ends

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is Part 7 of "Affordable Vintage Watches" and it’s all freestyle. Mike and Kaz check out eBay in real time on air and explore ...

Ep. #114 Watch Photography Part 2

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode was made possible by Alexander James Watches. The guys revisit the topic of watch photography - a growing and exciting part of thi...

Ep. #113 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Part 6: Damasko

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys revisit an all-time favorite segment and educate themselves on one of the coolest German watch brands out there - Damasko. Sit tight, this on...

Ep. #112 Talking About SIHH 2019

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike run through some of the most notable releases at SIHH 2019. This includes the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. Plus, the guys...

Ep. #111 Burning Through A $25 Amazon Gift Card

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike has $25 burning a hole in his pocket and he sits down with Kaz for some casual Amazon browsing to find out the best way to spend it all! The guys...

Ep. #110 TBWS Talking Watch Mods

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike and Kaz talk about a ton of different ways to personalize your face - and why you shouldn't punch a horse in the face. Also, the guys ...

Ep. #109 The 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Two Broke Watch Snobs wrap up 2018 with the very first " 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!" They take a look at this year's releases and the...

Ep. #108 Fun With Watches & Silly Holiday Topics

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This year, Kaz and Mike wanted to do something a little different for the holidays. So they turned to the listeners to suggest some fun holiday-relate...

Ep. #107 I'm Not a Watch Collector

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike take a break from the structured episodes to discuss some more personal aspects of watch collecting. During this very special holiday sea...

Ep. #106 Affordable Watch Sleeper Hits of 2018

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Kaz discuss some surprisingly underappreciated affordable watch hits of 2018. They each go over two watches and unsurprisingly, they're all u...

Ep. #105 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Part 5: Credor

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Kaz dive into the unknown as they learn more about Credor, one of the world's most obscure and inexplicable high-end watch brands around. The...

Ep. #104 Black Friday Wish Lists & 2 Years of TBWS

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike celebrate 2 years of TBWS and share a handful of watches they hope to see discounted during the wave of Black Friday sales. What do you h...

Ep. #103 Watch Straps and Purging the Collection... kinda

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Kaz attempt to discuss the benefits of various watch straps and swapping them out seasonally. The discussion gets slightly derailed (classic ...

Ep. #102 Wives Living With Watch Obsessed Husbands

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Ep. #101 Guilty Pleasure Watches Pt. 3

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 stu...

Ep. #100 Looking Back at 100 Episodes of TBWS

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Ep. #99 Interview with John Tarantino of Martenero

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes Raketa Big Zero: https://www.instagram.com/p/BohLkgMnwYp/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Omega Speedmaster: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZQ...

Ep. #98 Affordable Vintage Watches Pt. 6: Precious Metal Cases & Exotic Materials

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Kaz share another round of affordable vintage watches. This time, they break down some of their favorite choices for collectors interested in...

Ep. #97 Duty-Free Watch Shopping

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. #96 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2018 Megasode

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. #95 The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Debate & Hong Kong Preparations

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 &...

Ep. #94 The Pros & Cons of Vintage Watch Collecting

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, wha...

Ep. #93 Bright Dials & Dive Watches

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. #92 Watches in Real Life

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep. #91 The Seiko SKX007... That's What The Whole Show Is About

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Ep. #90 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Part 4: Citizen

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. #89 The Best Starter Watches: $250-$500

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes Glycine Airman No. 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLMjbIn7rM/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs Orient Star GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/B...