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Two Broke Watch Snobs Two Broke Watch Snobs
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Wrist watch Bar Talk and Horological Shenanigans at their finest. A wrist watch podcast about two friends sitting down every week for an honest, foul-mouthed discussion about all things watch related.
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Ep. #275 Custom Watches. Should They Be More Popular?
Huge thanks to BOLDR Supply Co. for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their products at: https://www.boldrsupply.co/
This week, Kaz and Mike sit down to talk about the world of custom and third-party customized watches. From smaller operations, to larger companies like Bamford, the guys explore options collectors have these days and chat through how they would approach a custom watch.
Show Notes
Forstner Watches: https://forstnerbands.com/collections/watches
BOLDR Watches: https://www.boldrsupply.co/collections/all
Raven Custom Department: https://ravenwatches.com/pages/custom-dept
Bamford Watch Department: https://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com/
Artisans de Geneve: https://www.artisansdegeneve.com/en/
Bamford MilSub: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-bamford-heritage-milsub-a-modern-sub-with-all-the-bits-of-the-original-without-the-six-figure-bill
Undone Watches: https://undone.com/ -
Ep. #274 We're Not Dead
After some time away, Kaz and Mike return to talk about the future of TBWS and what to expect for the rest of the year. They share their frustrations when it comes to current trends in watch media and what it's been like to tackle new challenges like YouTube.
Show Notes
Forstner A-12: https://forstnerbands.com/products/forstner-a-12
Grand Seiko SBGV233: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/grand-seiko-quartz-review-my-grail-the-sbgv233/
Omega Speedmaster Professional White Dial: https://www.instagram.com/twobrokewatchsnobs/p/C7xXuEfSEhv/
CWC Sea Falcon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvFtIDYSeh4
Citizen Promaster Dive Automatic NY0155-58X: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/NY0155-58X.html
Balance Cock Bugle: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/balance-cock-bugle-satire/ -
Ep. #273 Affordable Vintage Watches With Nick From DC Vintage Watches
It's been a while since the "Affordable Vintage Watches" segment aired and now Mike & Kaz are bringing it back with a very special guest.
Nick Ferrell runs DC Vintage Watches and specializes in vintage Seiko, Omega, and Heuer. Tune in as the guys run through Nick's professional journey, his passion for Seiko, what it's like sourcing watches and running the site, and more. Kaz & Nick even dive into some vintage Soviet watch talk.
You'll also get to hear about some cool vintage Seiko models people might be missing out on while they're focusing on the hype pieces.
Show notes:
DCVW: https://www.dcvintagewatches.com/
Nodus Contrail GMT: https://www.noduswatches.com/contrail-gmt -
Ep. #272 Watches & Wonders 2024 Predictions (We Were Not Invited)
Join Kaz & Mike as they speculate over what they expect to see at this year's Watches & Wonders show! Tune in as they run through the list of exhibitors, share some of their hopes, and call back to some of their favorites from last year.
You'll also get some quick updates from the site, which has some great new pieces from TBWS contributors. Don't miss this episode! -
Ep. #271: High Accuracy Quartz Watches: Yes, You Should Give A Sh*t
This week we're talking all things high accuracy quartz - from our favorite models to the fact that, you know, most people can't actually define what a high accuracy quartz watch specifically is.
If that's you, then you should absolutely tune into this week's show - you're going to learn something. -
Ep. #270 Rebuying Watches - Suffering the Slings & Arrows
While it's sometimes painful to think about, this week Kaz & Mike talk about the idea of rebuying watches. Is it something you should avoid or is it a sign of growing as a watch enthusiast, while zeroing in on what you really like?
Plus, you'll get to hear about watches that the guys have let go of as they weigh in on the possibility of finding them - and buying them again.
Tune in and let us know about any watch rebuying experiences you might have! Oh, and if you're the person with Kaz's old Stevral Bronze Moray, you know what to do :)