Two Broke Watch Snobs
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.
Episodes
July 19, 2025 • 99 mins
$200 or less. That’s the magic number, folks—one and done! The boys are back at it, and in today’s episode, Kaz and Mike are diving into the one-watch-collection concept from a budget-friendly angle. Too often, people think a one-watch collection means shelling out for some outrageous, high-end piece. But, there are some seriously solid options out there that won’t break the bank. After recording this episode, you might just find y...
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June 18, 2025 • 97 mins
In this episode of Two Book Watch Snobs, Mike and Kaz discuss their recent experiences with watches, travel, and photography. They delve into Mike's trip to Iceland, exploring the intersection of travel and watch collecting, and share insights on photography in different environments.
They talk about packing strategies, the philosophy of traveling with just one watch, and the mishaps that can occur with watches during adventures....
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June 4, 2025 • 105 mins
After a bit of a break (life happens), Kaz and Mike are back on the mics and immediately dive into one of those questions that never seem to go away: Are luxury watch brands actually worth the price? It’s not exactly a yes-or-no thing. They end up wandering through everything from the storytelling behind big names to that weird-but-compelling pull Panerai still manages to have.
They also get into Tudor, and not just the watches, b...
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December 3, 2024 • 66 mins
In this episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs, hosts Mike and Kaz delve into the concept of 'shitter watches'—affordable timepieces that may not be high-end but hold a special place in the hearts of collectors.
They explore the relativity of what constitutes a shitter watch, share personal anecdotes about their own collections, and celebrate the charm of budget-friendly options like the Invicta Pro Diver. The conversation highlights t...
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November 10, 2024 • 99 mins
Kaz and Mike are back after a brief hiatus to talk about the history of the Mickey Mouse watch and a ton of Disney magic that plays a role in its enduring story. You'll get to hear about merchandising deals and the timeline of brands that served as official timepiece manufacturers for Disney watches.
Plus, there's a lot to catch up on, and the guys give an update on why they've been gone for a bit.
Show notes
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October 11, 2024 • 102 mins
In this episode of TBWS, Mike and Kaz welcome back time_moments and introduce PSYWAR Wristcheck, who share insights on military watches and their significance.
The conversation explores personal wrist checks, the evolution of modern military watches, and watch marketing's storytelling aspect. The guests discuss their backgrounds in the military and how they intersect with their passion for watches, emphasizing the importance of f...
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August 20, 2024 • 67 mins
Huge thanks to ProTek Watches for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their products at: https://protekwatch.com/
Buckle in and listen as Mike shares his experience finally getting "the call" from a Rolex AD. You'll hear about the model he was offered, how long the process took, purchase history requirements, and what he decided to do.
The guys also talk about how waitlist culture is changing, the ever-present appeal o...
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July 15, 2024 • 63 mins
Huge thanks to Ollech & Wajs for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their watches at: https://ow-watch.com/
In this episode, Mike and Kaz discuss the concept of a secret watch society and the pressure to conform to certain watch-collecting norms. They emphasize the importance of collecting watches that bring joy and not feeling the need to make specific purchases to be accepted by other collectors. They also mention the...
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July 1, 2024 • 68 mins
Today, on episode 276, Kaz and Mike sit down with ProTek and Luminox brand founder Barry Cohen to discuss his personal history in watch industry. Barry details some of the challenges involved with starting and running brands, securing licensing deals with the US military, Tritium technology, and the future of the ProTek brand.
Plus, we get a rundown of the brand's newest models while detailing each phase of the manufacturing proce...
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June 24, 2024 • 72 mins
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: htt...
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June 10, 2024 • 92 mins
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...
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May 1, 2024 • 65 mins
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.
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April 5, 2024 • 67 mins
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!
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March 26, 2024 • 92 mins
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.
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March 5, 2024 • 89 mins
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 experi...
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February 6, 2024 • 70 mins
This week we're catching up and discussing what blew us away from LVMH Watch Week! Ok - it's not really that big of an event and the releases are generally not that plentiful. However, that doesn't mean we can't have fun looking at watches.
Be sure to let us know what your favorite releases from the event were in the comments below!
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February 3, 2024 • 84 mins
Kaz here!
I'm recording Ep. 268 solo this week and I'm super pumped to be sharing my current watch collection with everyone!
Plus, I'm testing out my new recording set up - so please share any thoughts, insights, or feedback you have about the video. Thank you!
Video version of the episode: https://youtu.be/56nenZFkqC0?si=kcxXcUxoLcl8hAD4
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January 23, 2024 • 75 mins
Join Mike and Kaz this week as they play "horological fan fiction!"
Ever wonder what it would be like to dream up the exact watch that you wanted from your favorite brand?
That means you can play along too!
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January 15, 2024 • 81 mins
This week we're digging into a topic that's often pretty hard to discuss, but the context can be pretty fascinating. We're looking at watch designs and collections that don't have legacy roots in the "golden" age of watchmaking - really anywhere from 1960 and before. Specifically, we want to explore watch designs that became "classics" from our generation (mid 1980s to today).
Just Watches on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JustWatch...
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January 8, 2024 • 98 mins
While affordable vintage watches are central to the start of TBWS, Kaz and Mike sit down to ask if vintage watch collecting is even worth it in 2024.
So much has changed within the market and the pitfalls are getting worse. We also have more modern vintage re-editions than ever before.
Fakes, frankens, and mechanical problems. Is it all worth it when it comes to vintage watch collecting?
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