Two Broke Watch Snobs
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Two Broke Watch Snobs
Sir Thomas Sean Connery - a staple of masculinity and an icon in the realm of watch enthusiasts has passed. This week, Kaz & Mike take some time to evaluate watches that the ultimate giga-chad wore both on- and off-screen... with some affordable alternatives for you to consider.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Kaz is flying solo and you know what that means..? We're taking another deep dive into the history of Soviet Watches! This installment focuses on the impact that French watch maker LIP had on SU horology. If you feel like going full neckbeard on Soviet Watches with Kaz then tune in and enjoy.
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“I guess I have a backup if need be,” Conners conceded. “And I always did love Travolta in those talking baby movies…”
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“Buying’s the easy part, but people won’t pay me as much as I want. I have no idea how Hodinkee does it.” The social media user shook his head..."
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"To my beloved Janet, I wish to honor our original agreement of ‘until death do we part’-and so I’ll be parting you with my Newman in tow..."
![Buzz Aldrin’s Omega Speedmaster Found in a box of discarded NASA “Gen 1 Tech Scrap” [SATIRE]](https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/balance-cock-bugle-post-buzz-speed-master.jpg)
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I figured, ‘Hey, gear adrift is a gift!' but when I realized it wasn't a G-Shock I figured, ‘what's the point.' Plus, you gotta wind that sh*t every day.”
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A transformation in my mind began. At first glance you notice that all-too-familiar case shape, but once you start looking at the dial, the bezel, the way the chapter ring is brushed a little rougher, almost like reclaimed metal, you get this real sense of the great American pocket watch.
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"It was all just too much. I can't love a man who doesn't respect himself enough to not wear a Skagen to his own wedding."
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“Seriously he deserved it. You should see who he’s voting for in the upcoming election. A few misplaced watches are nothing compared to Armageddon he intends to unleash upon the rest of the country.”
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Basically, the Archon feels more like a “dive inspired” watch you might find at Belk. It feels like something that Fossil would put out. I’m a big guy and I have a big wrist, but this is too much. Personally, there’s not enough here to justify the cost. Not by a long shot.
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Alright, these episodes are always a blast but this time, the guys really packed the episode with a ton of listener questions. Plus, get a sneak peek at the newest review on the website and get the scope on the latest franken-Rolex controversy.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Join Mike & Kaz for a fierce and emotional account of some of their biggest watch regrets. From buying to selling, spending too much damn time on watch photos, and more. Don't forget to write in and share your watch hobby/collecting regrets, too.
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They've simply resigned themselves to the understanding that, in general, they have absolutely no idea what they're doing or how to market themselves.
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The Fairwind makes a statement - even when almost everything that can go wrong does go wrong, a commitment to good design and quality, a little chutzpah, and a lot of patients can still create something truly special.
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An up-close look at straps from the big houses side-by-side with EA Leather Goods, an independent craftsman who makes straps largely on-spec and for a fraction of what either of the others companies charges.
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René Ramis, HSNY’s Senior Instructor, was careful to articulate each vowel as he signed the accents across open air. “Tourbillon… côtes de Genève… ébauche… guilloche… These aren’t vending machine snacks.
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“Then he just broke into leg stretches and goes, ‘How long [have] I got? Thirty minutes? Forty-five minutes?’ He went on about how the smoke was no problem for a ball fireman’s tritium tubes and I should watch out…”
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Since its release in 2003 the Dreadnought PRS-2 has achieved an ultra-cult status - is the latest 38mm "Baby" Dreadnought PRS-52 worthy of continued fanfare?
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Join Kaz and Mike as they comment on a selection of watch ads in real-time. They tackle some fan favorites along with ads you might not be familiar with. It’s cringey watch marketing at its finest, and you might even find that some of it actually worked on the snobs.
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It’s hard to beat a good quartz watch. And the industry’s recent high-luxury releases have left the guys hungry for another good quartz episode.Tune in for 2020 quartz recommendations from Kaz & Mike. Hold on to your wallets - there’s a whole bunch of them!
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A reissue of the Deepstar chronograph and the 2020 relaunch of the Aquastar brand
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"Eyes on the stars"
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Tune in as they cover fit, finishing, brand heritage bang-for-buck, and more. It’s a total Rolex vs. Omega face-off.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Join the guys as they dig through history, noteworthy models, famous owners, and more. Plus, you'll catch a glimpse at a new, very special series on the website and some awesome Patreon contributor wrist checks.
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I mean why own one or two Rolexes when you could have several dozen-” His voice trailed off before reaching back in the box, “...Kenneth Cole Reactions.” Read The Balance Cock Bugle for balanced horological news (probably).
![[Satire] Mark Zuckerberg Purchases Rolex Brand… Just Because.](https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tbws-zuckerburg-buys-rolex-1024x768.png)
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[Satire] Zuckerberg comments, “That new blueberry Submariner kind of reminds me of our Facebook logo,” he remarked. “I think I’ll keep that one. All of that one. The ‘smurf’ too.” Read The Balance Cock Bugle for balanced horological news (probably).
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“F**k me, bro,” he began. “They had us by the balls for sure. I didn’t know if we’d ever be able shake the bad press haunting us from those earlier ads.” Read The Balance Cock Bugle for balanced horological news (probably).
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The FOIS is attainable, wearable, and relatively affordable when compared to the limited editions of the Speedmaster Professional and other Swiss mechanical chronographs like the Rolex Daytona, Zenith El Primero, and Breitling Navitimer.
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