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Swatch: The Mighty Engine that Could

When the Swiss watchmaking industry found itself in the pits, it took a visionary man and a most improbable Swatch to lift it to new heights.

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

This week we return to our bread and butter - the Affordable Vintage Watch series! This week's episode is Part 7 of the installment and it's all freestyle. Mike and Kaz check out eBay in real time on air and explore fun affordable vintage pieces that you may never have considered. Check out this week's show and let us know what you think!

Live from SIHH: Kari Voutilainen

Kari Voutilainen introduces 6 new pieces with different dial variations this year. We highlight two which caught our eye. In Ti, gold, plat and SS. Case sizes 37, 39, 44. First the Vingt-8 in 39mm In rose gold with an amazing black grand feu enamel dial made in-house. CHF 89,000. The special execution is theRead More

Live from SIHH 2019: Bovet

At Bovet, we have four novelties, four new calibers. All in writing desk case. We start with the Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, which Bovet calls Recital 21. CHF72,000. The Next s the Amadéo Fleurier 46 Virtuioso IX. Blue flinque dial (a kind of lacquer which requires hours of polishing) 24 cities display which is totally customizable.Read More

Live from SIHH 2019: Greubel Forsey

We come to the ultra high end of Greubel-Forsey. The new watch, Art Piece Edition Historique, the Final Edition for the Art Piece Collection. 33 more pieces will made. 11 in plat. CHF 555,000 without tax. A push of the crown will cause the small aperture which is closed with a shutter “Art Piece” toRead More

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

So... what is the best way to burn through a $25 Amazon gift card you got for the holidays. It's time to sit down and figure it out. The guys discover a few digital Casios and princess watches, find some rubber duckies, and come up with the idea of pitching horological sex toys to watch brands. Be sure to share your ideas for burning through a $25 Amazon gift card!

Certina DS PH200M: Turtle  Power

Introducing one of the best value for money timepieces of 2018: the watch that goes deep, the Certina DS PH200M.

Swatch Piú Nero SUOB157: The Poor Man’s Ressence?

The Swatch Swatch Piú Nero ref. SUOB157 with pricing, images, and quick look at this very affordable Ressence alternative.

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

The time has come, Watchfam! The Two Broke Watch Snobs are wrapping up 2018 with the very first " 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!" The guys take a look back at this past year's releases and they're playing favorites by choosing winners in various categories.

Ep. #108 Fun With Watches & Silly Holiday Topics

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-related watch topics. You guys are a hoot and these are some of the most entertaining topics to tackle in TBWS history.

HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

Named after Blancpain’s picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison’s centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring respect Blancpain holds for traditional watchmaking. The … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Seriously fun, the gold and steel Omega Seamaster 300M Diver

I’ve got to say, for a watch born in the middle of the ’90s, the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver is looking pretty glorious. Partially that’s down to the fresh facelift and major internal upgrade, but it goes deeper than that. The SMP - as it’s known - knows what it is, and revels in that … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Seriously fun, the gold and steel Omega Seamaster 300M Diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Swatch Celebrates Mickey Mouse’s Birthday With Help From Damien Hirst

HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue 

It’s fair to say that there’s a fresh new breeze blowing in Ulysse Nardin’s sails these days. There’s a new energy, which has resulted in some great new designs, and refreshed takes on old classics. Case in point is the Torpilleur, a marine chronometer styled watch, which takes its name - appropriately enough - from … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG

In about a week’s time (November 9 Swiss time, to be exact), the watch industry’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – will be just wrapping up, and it goes without saying that the after-parties will be pumping. Though some may be bigger than others, with the anticipation finally over and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ep. #99 Interview with John Tarantino of Martenero

Mike and Kaz sit down with John Tarantino of Martenero Watches to discuss watch collecting, the state of micro-brands, and John's latest model, the Martenero Edgemere Reserve.

SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 15, October 2018 – a heavy metal month

October was a fun month for watch-spotting, with no discernible theme, other than perhaps gold? Even then, we kept things real - here’s a look at some of the more random pieces that crossed my camera throughout the month … Kicking off October, I caught up with local pilot Dale (who goes by @MrAceKProductions on Instagram), … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 15, October 2018 – a heavy metal month appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”

The story of Omega’s Speedmaster “Tintin” is the tale of a watch that almost never was. The same goes for Nathan and his red-and-white chequered dial Speedy. When did you first see/hear about it? I have always found the most interesting watches to be unique variations of classic designs. The Tintin fits this description perfectly, … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm

Here at Time+Tide we are constantly finding ourselves getting caught up in what’s new and improved – taking it upon ourselves to keep you guys updated on the latest in watch releases (it’s a tough job, I know, but someone has to do it). Every once in a while, however, we like to look back … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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

The guys are off to Hong Kong! Tune in to find out how they've been preparing and be sure to keep an eye on all TBWS feeds for fun content from the watch fair. It's going to be a blast!

EDITOR’S PICK: An ultra-cool Speedy with orange details? It’s the Omega Speedmaster Racing of course

Editor’s note: A few months ago the watch-loving world went a little nuts for the Speedmaster Ultraman. Many (many) people missed out on copping it, but if your love of retro orange highlights still burns strong, how about this automatic alternative? And while there’s a black dial on offer that looks even more ultra, we’re … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: An ultra-cool Speedy with orange details? It’s the Omega Speedmaster Racing of course appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ep. 92 Watches in Real Life

This week on the TBWS podcast, Mike and Kaz talk about what it's like to actually experience a watch or brand in person and how it can affect our perception of certain timepieces. The Orion Field Standard also makes an appearance (on a siiiiick Isofrane strap) and Kaz tells us about a pair of new Gavox chronographs he has in for review.

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

After having a blast focusing on the Vostok Amphibia, the guys tackle another iconic watch in the affordable spectrum, the Seiko SKX007. Before kicking things off though, Kaz and Mike look back at what it was like growing up in south Florida and getting excited about air shows. Thankfully, the Blue Angels allowed for a quiet recording session, even though they were performing all weekend close to downtown Seattle.

CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits…

I’d like to say I remember the first post we ever published on Time+Tide. But I have no idea. Was it a ‘hello world’ that spelled out our sparkling vision? A watch review of something released early in 2014? Your guess really is as good as mine. That seems pretty average on my part - and … ContinuedThe post CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Swatch Group Quits Baselworld