Two Broke Watch Snobs

Mike and Kaz talk about watches in movies and TV, the characters that make them memorable, and the watches we’ve actually wanted because we saw them on screen.
From James Bond and John Wick to Burn Notice, Parks and Recreation, and The Bourne Identity, we get into just how effective a good watch placement can be.
Mike: Citizen NY0040
Kaz: Omega Seamaster Professional 300M “GoldenEye” Quartz
Some of the watches and appearances discussed:
Omega Seamaster and the James Bond franchise

Omega Speedmaster in Six Days, Seven Nights

Chase-Durer Special Forces 1000XL UDT in Burn Notice

Citizen chronograph worn by Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation

Carl F. Bucherer watches in the John Wick franchise

TAG Heuer Link Chronograph in The Bourne Identity

Vostok Amphibia in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The watches of The Terminal List and The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Vintage TAG Heuer watches in Barbie

We also talk about actors wearing their own watches on screen, why certain watches become tied to fictional characters, and the strange rabbit holes that start when you pause a movie to figure out what someone is wearing.
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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 damage, we talk about the response to the podcast coming back, episode length, and what we’re wearing.

Wrist Check

Mike: Halios Seaforth Series IV Titanium
Kaz: Orient Neo 70s “Christmas Chrono”

Frenemy Watches

Mike’s picks for Kaz:
- Raketa Big Zero reissue
- Haldor Abissi
- U-Boat Classico Ceramic Chronograph

Kaz’s picks for Mike:
- Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier in gold
- Invicta Akula Men
- Movado Museum Classic Chronograph

We also get into Cartier sizing, tactical watches, unnecessarily heavy divers, Invicta pricing, Movado chronographs, and why knowing someone’s watch preferences can be weaponized against them.

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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 been wearing, and a pile of recent releases that caught our attention. Mike talks about his Citizen NY0040, Kaz makes the case for his Monta Triumph as the watch his kids might eventually remember him wearing, and we get into the strange experience of talking watches with normal people.
From there, it’s new-release catch-up: Rolex, Christopher Ward chronographs, Bulova’s latest Lunar Pilot, Timex moving further upmarket, Doxa going titanium, Citizen and Orient filling the affordable dress-watch gap, and Tudor bringing the North Flag back into the conversation.
We also talk about where the podcast goes from here, upcoming reviews, and a future Seiko Cocktail Time giveaway.
Thanks to everyone who checked in during the break, wished us a happy ten-year anniversary, and somehow kept listening to this thing after 292 episodes.

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.

Key Topics:
- Kaz’s collection breakdown: most worn versus rarely used watches
- The significance of personal milestones and their influence on watch choices
- Deep dive into his top-worn watches: Grand Seiko SBGV233, Omega Seamaster, Monta Triumph, Seiko Sumo
- The story behind each watch’s sentimental value
- The challenges of vintage Soviet watches: authenticity, servicing, and collecting tips
- Upcoming watches on Kaz’s radar: Longines Spirit, RZE Resolute, Formex Essence, Omega Railmaster
- The emotional and practical reasoning behind his future purchase plans
- Insights into the history and engineering of Soviet chronographs like Poljot 3133 and Slava Medical
- Reflection on the collection purge and rediscovering beloved pieces
- The importance of authentic community and responsible buying in vintage horology

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and episode overview: flying solo for episode 291

01:24 - Kaz’s approach to the collection and purpose of today’s episode

07:26 - Most worn watch: Grand Seiko SBGV233 and its specs

12:38 - Omega Seamaster in homage to Bond era

20:09 - Monta Triumph limited edition — sentimental milestone piece

24:49 - Seiko Sumo return after purge — significance and specs

33:55 - Vintage Soviet Soviet watches: history, authenticity, and collecting tips

43:47 - Special Soviet watches: Poljot 3133 and Slava Medical’s unique scale functions

56:37 - Last on-wrist: rare Orient Star diver and its characteristics

66:16 - Most unused: Poljot 3133 and its historical importance

67:44 - Future watch goals: Longines, RZE Resolute, Formex Essence, Omega Railmaster

74:22 - Personal milestones: turning 40, welcoming a new baby, and watch goals for these events

77:22 - Final reflections and call to support on Spotify, YouTube, and social media

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on Soviet watch history, collection strategies, and more personal anecdotes from Kaz. Thanks for listening!

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 rumors, industry shifts, and their personal wishlist items.

Main Topics:
The state and evolution of Watches & Wonders: predictions, brand presence, and event relevance.
Industry rumors and predictions: Rolex discontinuations, Tudor in-house movements, Grand Seiko updates, and more.

Brand wishlist: Grand Seiko divers, Tudor GMTs, IWC pilots, and other brands' potential releases
Market insights: watch pricing trends, secondary market shifts, and affordability strategies
Community and event logistics: perspectives on trade shows, live releases, and engagement opportunities
Key Insights:
Watches & Wonders is primarily an industry gathering, with mixed opinions on its necessity in today’s digital age
Rolex's potential discontinuation of models like the Pepsi GMT is driven by patent changes and market speculation
Tudor's in-house movement issues are causing hesitation, though some brands have cleaned up their act
Wishlist items include smaller, more accessible watches from brands like Grand Seiko and Tudor, aligning with market demand
The community debates the value of horological novelties versus practical watches, especially considering price inflation
Industry events like JCK and Bremont's townhouse offer alternative engagement avenues outside traditional trade shows

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
01:06 - Personal updates and driver experiences
03:39 - Watches & Wonders predictions and event status
05:34 - Industry rumors: Rolex discontinuation and brand strategies
07:27 - Brand presence and potential off-show leaks
10:16 - Wrist checks: new reviews and personal collections
14:14 - Market trends: price increases and second-hand market
17:54 - Brand specific insights: VARC, Christopher Ward, and Seiko
25:44 - Wishlist for brands: Grand Seiko divers, Tudor GMT, IWC pilots
33:42 - Speculations on discontinuations and model updates
42:16 - Grand Seiko and other brands' innovation plans
46:20 - Deep dive into Tudor, Rolex, and other brands’ future models
51:38 - Focus on vintage-inspired and classic models
55:45 - The value of horological features like the Reverso and land dweller
63:44 - Industry skepticism about physical watch shows vs digital presence
69:37 - Thoughts on alternative events and the future of watch fairs
73:29 - Closing wishlist and predictions for 2023

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