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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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:01:44
Mike and Kaz are back with a simple question: if we secretly hated each other, what watches would we passive-aggressively give each other as gifts? Before getting into the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 58:21
After a break, Mike and Kaz are back for Episode 292 — and somehow TBWS has officially been around for ten years. This week, we catch up on where the show has been, what we’ve…
Apr 1, 2026 · 1:20:29
In this solo episode, Kaz shares an honest look into his current watch collection, how his lifestyle influences his choices, and what new watches are on his radar for the year.…
Mar 18, 2026 · 1:20:53
In this episode, Mike and Kaz reconnect to discuss the future of the watch community, upcoming Watches & Wonders predictions, and industry trends. They share insights on brand…
Mar 4, 2026 · 1:27:49
In this episode of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, Mike and Kaz link back up after a long hiatus, swap some real-life updates, and then zoom out on how their collecting brains…
Aug 29, 2025 · 53:49
In this episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs, Mike and Kaz dive into the whole “chronometer” thing—what the label actually means, how different certifications stack up, and why…
Aug 20, 2025 · 54:10
This week, Mike and Kaz take a perilous scroll through the digital back alley of horology: AliExpress. What begins as innocent curiosity quickly devolves into uncovering horrors…
Jul 19, 2025 · 1:39:12
$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…
Jun 19, 2025 · 1:37:52
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…
Jun 5, 2025 · 1:45:06
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…
Dec 4, 2024 · 1:06:50
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…
Nov 11, 2024 · 1:39:58
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…
Oct 11, 2024 · 1:42:44
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…
Aug 20, 2024 · 1:07:18
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…
Jul 15, 2024 · 1:03:38
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…
Jul 1, 2024 · 1:08:04
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…
Jun 24, 2024 · 1:12:16
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…
Jun 10, 2024 · 1:32:14
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…
May 1, 2024 · 1:05:53
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…
Apr 5, 2024 · 1:07:14
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…
Mar 26, 2024 · 1:32:04
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…
Mar 5, 2024 · 1:29:06
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…
Feb 6, 2024 · 1:10:26
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.…
Feb 3, 2024 · 1:24:28
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…
Jan 23, 2024 · 1:15:04
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…
Jan 15, 2024 · 1:21:26
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…
Jan 8, 2024 · 1:38:20
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…
Dec 27, 2023 · 1:27:54
It's the end-of-year episode! Join Mike and Kaz for a sit-down where they cover some of their favorite watch releases of 2023. They talk about what stood out, while testing some…
Dec 18, 2023 · 1:06:08
This week, Kaz & Mike sit down with Cody Fite for a discussion on watches, smaller boutique brands, watch marketing, and more. We also get a look into Cody's journey as a…
Nov 27, 2023 · 1:31:42
Kaz and Mike revisit a TBWS topic lost to time. Listen in to hear about watches that are often ridiculous, ostentatious, or just plain weird. You'll get a kick out of their picks…
Oct 18, 2023 · 1:36:14
This week we have yet another new watch alert - this time from Mike! We also get to hear about another broken watch horror story.... also from Mike. This leads Kaz and Mike to…
Oct 10, 2023 · 1:34:24
In the latest episode of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, Kaz kicks things off with a deep dive into his newest watch acquisition. He finally got it!!!! Kaz and Mike then delve…
Aug 21, 2023 · 1:26:58
Tune in as Mike and Kaz talk about issues that may ruin a watch purchase for you—especially if you don't time it right. From budgets, to collection planning, and sketchy…
Jul 27, 2023 · 1:35:35
Enjoy this random mid-week release! Kaz & Mike could've sworn they've touched on this topic before. This time, it's all about more watches that were just so close to perfection…
Jul 10, 2023 · 1:19:14
Ep. #257 Things We'd Rather Spend $3,500 On. We're Looking At You, 62MAS Reissue. by Two Broke Watch Snobs
Jul 3, 2023 · 1:28:28
After a brief hiatus, Kaz and Mike are back with some tremendous news and a completely new perspective on what they've called "the dad watch"—and for very good reason. Tune in to…
May 16, 2023 · 1:23:00
Show notes coming soon...
Apr 24, 2023 · 1:31:10
It's story time at TBWS. So many stories. Tune in to listen about how Mike lost access to nearly all of his watches and how the experience changed his perspective what any…
Apr 2, 2023 · 1:35:30
And it's a wrap for Watches & Wonders 2023. Want to check in and see which predictions from the last episode actually came through? Surprisingly, the guys weren't too far off.…
Mar 26, 2023 · 1:35:54
Watches & Wonders 2023 is just hours away and the guys are getting together for a late chat to talk about their wishes and predictions. And it's no surprise - TBWS is NOT on site…
Mar 7, 2023 · 1:20:22
Kaz and Mike discuss their changing opinions on GMT watches, the best ones available today, and the popular "true" vs. "caller" GMT debate. Show Notes The Best GMT watches:…
Feb 18, 2023 · 1:31:29
It's back to basics this week as Kaz & Mike celebrate 250 episodes of TBWS. There's a new buying guide on the TBWS site (along with a new review), and Mike & Kaz dig into their…
Jan 30, 2023 · 1:07:42
This week, Kaz and Mike welcome special guest @ tj_watchguy (Instagram handle) to discuss pilot watches and their practical application within the world of naval aviation. We get…
Jan 23, 2023 · 1:21:58
We're just barely into 2023 and the watch world has already brought us a ton of cool new releases to lust over. Kaz and Mike run through their favorites from LVMH Watch Week and…
Dec 31, 2022 · 1:40:42
We made it! The end of of 2022 is here and it's time to prep ourselves for a new year. As tradition would dictate, that means it's time for the TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show.…
Dec 5, 2022 · 1:20:42
It's December's first episode and Mike & Kaz have been lucky enough to get their hands on some pretty cool small-batch releases. They run through the highs and lows while talking…
Nov 14, 2022 · 1:16:54
Field watches have been top of mind lately here at TBWS. Going back to their roots this week, Kaz and Mike discuss why the field watch watch is one of the best choices when…
Oct 31, 2022 · 1:32:28
After a trip to NYC, Mike is back home to talk about his visit to the 2022 Windup Watch Fair and WatchTime New York. It was tiring, but now the guys get to talk about some of the…
Oct 10, 2022 · 1:17:21
Years after the pause and shutdown of the world's biggest watch trade shows, it looks like they're coming back. It's weird to witness especially after many pivoted to different…
Sep 19, 2022 · 1:33:54
Dive watches are some of the most popular watches around. But finding the perfect model can be overwhelming. Today, Kaz and Mike run through the basics of picking the perfect…
Aug 29, 2022 · 1:34:14
This week Mike and Kaz are tackling another great question from their earlier batch of Q&As. The challenge is to run through some of the most "iconic" military watches around…
Aug 15, 2022 · 1:14:24
It's been a long time coming, and it's some of the most fun you can have have listening to a TBWS episode. Kaz and Mike sit down to answer as many of the questions they've gotten…
Jul 25, 2022 · 1:32:14
Because they enjoy pain, this week the Two Broke Watch Snobs run through some of the most ridiculous lies they've told themselves on their watch collecting journeys. The absolute…
Jul 14, 2022 · 1:33:46
Kaz and Mike come together to share their objectively-correct opinions on in-house movements and the surrounding conversations. Are they actually worth it? Do they really stack…
Jun 6, 2022 · 1:28:58
Show notes are for weenies! Listen to the episode.
May 30, 2022 · 1:35:20
This week Kaz and Baird get into the nitty gritty of it - talking about how to find your true watch passion, collecting quirks, opening up watches, and so much more. Tune in and…
May 23, 2022 · 1:33:34
This week special guest Jason from Just Watches joins Kaz to talk grails, collecting culture, hot takes on recent watch reviews, and a shit ton more. Tune in and hang out - this…
May 16, 2022 · 1:22:38
Nearly endless rambling, an audio wrist check that lasts too long, and swearing that one day—they'll buy their last watch. This one has it all. Join Mike and Kaz this week as the…
Apr 11, 2022 · 1:30:45
After their predictions, Mike and Kaz return to run through some of the most noteworthy releases from Watches & Wonders 2022. Naturally there are some hits and even a few…
Mar 21, 2022 · 1:32:06
After a brief hiatus, Kaz & Mike return just in time to run through their predictions for Watches & Wonders 2022. A new watch has been added to Mike's collection, and you'll get…
Jan 31, 2022 · 1:10:12
Join us for a special interview with collector, designer, and Instagram personality, @watchsquatch. We'll run through the absurdity of this hobby, personal origin stories,…
Jan 10, 2022 · 55:22
In this special episode pitched by TBWS supporters on the Patreon Slack channel, Mike and Kaz openly admit who they would steal from to start a watch collection. I mean, why…
Dec 23, 2021 · 1:37:46
That's it. We've made it to the last episode of 2021 and we're picking up on our tradition of the TBWS Best in Horology Awards show. From some of the best, to the outright…
Dec 6, 2021 · 1:32:10
Kaz and Mike are finally back together and it's their favorite time of the year. This time, the guys run through some of the worst gift ideas that are pushed as "ideal watch…
Nov 22, 2021 · 1:46:20
Baird and Mike talk about some recent watch news, including their thoughts on the latest releases from Tudor and Aquastar. Then, the guys run through a few watches that have…
Nov 15, 2021 · 1:45:57
This week, Kaz is joined by YouTube Creator, Jason from Just Watches. They chat about what it's like running a watch-centered YouTube channel, grail hunting, and reflections on a…
Nov 8, 2021 · 1:31:28
This week's episode is brought to you by a very special TBWS community initiative - No Change November. Trust us, you've gotta listen in to get it. Mike and Kaz highlight some…
Oct 18, 2021 · 1:17:10
Mike has gone completely bananas.
Sep 27, 2021 · 1:31:28
After some time off, Mike and Kaz return to chat through another listener-submitted topic. This time they're running through the idea of "the heirloom watch" - a piece that's…
Sep 6, 2021 · 1:32:32
Taking it back to their roots, the snobs run through the exercise of learning as much as they can about Certina on air. Truly, it's an impressive brand with some murky history -…
Aug 16, 2021 · 1:36:34
Kaz and Mike bring back an old-time favorite and run through another round of guilty pleasure watches that make them feel dirty all over. There's a twist though - these watches…
Aug 2, 2021 · 1:23:16
Kaz and Mike are back to talk about the challenges behind introducing new collectors and enthusiasts to the world of watches. Getting into watches can be tough, and many times -…
Jul 12, 2021 · 1:30:50
Some of you will not be pleased with this episode. Several of the watches that you've come to love - courtesy of the TBWS Wristwatch Museum - are about to be let go. Join Kaz &…
Jun 21, 2021 · 1:21:24
Kaz and Mike take some time during Father's Day weekend to reflect on the watches worn by their dads, and how this shaped the way they look at watches today. Plus, catch up on a…
Jun 7, 2021 · 1:32:22
Mike is back, and the guys are talking about some of the most irritating factors that affect watch pricing for both new models and what you'd find on the secondary market.…
May 31, 2021 · 1:35:08
This week Baird and Kaz sit down to talk all things meca-quartz chronographs - how they work, models they like, and much more. Tune in and enjoy!
May 23, 2021 · 2:19:29
This week Kaz and Baird run down a mini top 3 SOTC and talk about some pieces they've been window shopping for. Also, we're gonna be real with you - this is a 2+ hour episode of…
May 17, 2021 · 1:21:01
Henry Margenau TBWS contributor extraordinaire joins Kaz this week to discuss what parts of life (horologically and otherwise) they've just been late to the party on. From being…
May 3, 2021 · 1:13:42
Things got really weird this time, and you should definitely listen to this episode of the TBWS podcast. IDK, man - some crazy genie showed up, a couple of weirdos talked…
Apr 19, 2021 · 1:35:16
Watches & Wonders came and went - and the TBWS crew almost missed it! Join Mike and Kaz as they run through their favorite releases announced at the sort-of-newest-and-biggest…
Apr 5, 2021 · 1:25:54
Kaz and Mike lay down their picks for a single watch at $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, and $5,000! That's a lot of watches... and a ton of insight into how…
Mar 22, 2021 · 1:38:54
The boys are back to discuss some of the most frustrating and rewarding aspects of watch photography. Tune in to learn about their current gear, some techniques, and a new round…
Mar 7, 2021 · 1:26:40
Kaz and Baird sit down this week and talk watch servicing - specifically what your expectations should be if you've never gotten a watch serviced before. Plus the guys go over…
Feb 22, 2021 · 1:29:12
It's been a while since the guys have talked about it, but this week Kaz and Mike hope to highlight some of the best options in the mechanical chronograph space. Tune in to hear…
Feb 8, 2021 · 1:21:24
It’s back to business with a community favorite - watch brands we know nothing about! This time, Kaz and Mike dig into Sea-Gull, both as a brand and a massive manufacturer of…
Jan 25, 2021 · 1:06:00
We’ve talked about the exit watch. We’ve talked about the perfect collection. And we’ve even talked about the one-watch collection. Whatever it is - what exactly does it look…
Jan 11, 2021 · 1:16:34
The guys are back and it’s time for them to tackle the very first episode of 2021. In the interest of regrouping and setting themselves up for a successful year, Kaz and Mike…
Dec 21, 2020 · 1:36:54
Join TBWS for the last show of the year and another round of our Best In Horology Awards show. This one is packed full of new and returning categories - many of which were…
Dec 14, 2020 · 1:18:46
It’s Kazmas!!!! Tune in for one of the most historic TBWS episodes of all time and listen for the ultimate wrist check. If you haven’t seen it on Instagram just yet, we’re happy…
Dec 7, 2020 · 1:11:40
Ep. #202: Critiquing Holiday Releases After a week off, Mike and Kaz rejoin the watch fam, and this time, they’re taking a deeper look at the recent wave of watch releases. Now,…
Nov 23, 2020 · 1:29:04
Join Kaz and Mike as they take things back to their roots. This week, the guys thought it would be fun to highlight some ideal watch purchase options for $200 or below… well…
Nov 9, 2020 · 1:00:40
This is it. We've done 200 episodes. And @brodinkee is here to talk about some of the cringiest trends on social and blog that need to die. You aren't getting rid of us. We're…
Nov 2, 2020 · 1:17:52
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…
Oct 26, 2020 · 1:27:59
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…
Oct 19, 2020 · 1:32:28
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…
Oct 12, 2020 · 1:31:16
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…
Oct 5, 2020 · 1:35:08
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…
Sep 28, 2020 · 1:32:52
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…
Sep 21, 2020 · 1:19:00
Almost 200 episodes in and believe it or not, the guys have never tackled this topic. With the recent watch releases making the rounds, Kaz and Mike thought it would be a great…
Sep 14, 2020 · 1:35:12
To celebrate four years of podcasting, Kaz and Mike tackle a classic TBWS column and dive into a brand that they really don't know too much about - Tissot. Join the guys as they…
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