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The Longines Heritage 1945 (And A Broke Watch Snob’s Personal Opinion)
Mike from Two Broke Watch Snobs shares his thoughts and opinions on the Longines 1945, a simple but beautiful calatrava-style piece.
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Rolex: the Crown and the Cross
Rolex fans have come to recognise the various dots and dashes which adorn their beloved crown on their watch. But what the heck is that Cross?
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INTERVIEW: “Safe queens are the worst.” Actor James Marsden explains just what kind of watch geek he is, and we are feeling him
One of the last people I saw before I left Australia for SIHH in January was James Marsden. He was on television, in dusty dungarees, with a vest, boots and a cowboy hat. His face was etched with pain. He’d just been shot by Ed Harris. Again. The television show is Westworld, the character is Teddy, … ContinuedThe post INTERVIEW: “Safe queens are the worst.” Actor James Marsden explains just what kind of watch geek he is, and we are feeling him appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Baselworld 2017 Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold
We take a look at one of the most highly-anticipated watches from Tudor in this year's Baselworld: the Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold.
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HANDS-ON: The dark and mysterious Hermès Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel in platinum
There’s a lot of love in the Time+Tide office for the Slim d’Hermès collection – it’s classic, classy and somewhat free from the Swiss traditionalism that constrains the rest of the fine watch industry. So we’re very happy to see Hermès continuing to expand this relatively young collection, this time with a new platinum-cased perpetual … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The dark and mysterious Hermès Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel in platinum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Watches? | Watchfinder & Co.
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Ep. #19 – Nick from Orion Watches Talks Microbrands and the Future of His Business
Mike and Kaz are joined by a super special guest! Nick Harris from Orion Watches jumps on air to talk about microbrands in the US, the Seiko modding culture, and a whole lot more.
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Ep. #13 – Watches $65 and Under for the Discerning Watch Snob
Mike and Kaz are breaking down a list of awesome watches for under $65. But do you guys want to know the truly insane part? None of them are Seikos 0_o. Plus, Sailfish or marlin? The guys can't tell the difference - any fishologist out there?
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Ep. #10 – Orient Watches, Collinsville Watch Co, and Shoutouts!
This week Mike and Kaz open up the episode by talking about Collinsville Watch Co - a super small microbrand offering high quality, but affordable quartz and mechanical pieces.
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Ep. #6 – Seiko Spring Drive Event and “Guilty Pleasure” Watches
Kaz shares his experience at a recent Spring Drive event down in the Seiko Miami Boutique and the guys delve into one of their most beloved reoccurring series: Guilty Pleasure Watches!
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Ep. #21 – Pre-Basel Discussions, Watch Fasting, and Seiko Rumors
You heard it here, folks - Kaz's boss wants to put his seed in him. Plus, the guys revisit the "chicken sandwich watch"... and hey, Raketa? Kaz wants to know if you're hiring.
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The Holy Trinity, Elvis' Omega, and the Vintage Market | ASKTNH LIVE
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Ep. #20 – Our 1k Follower Giveaway Winners + Watch Photography Growing Pains and more
The TBWS 1k Follower Giveaway Winner is finally announced - woo!! Huge thank you to the winner and everyone that entered - more contests to come!
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Ep. #18 – Our 1k Follower Giveaway and a Deeper Discussion About the Cash-In-Your-Chips Watch
The Two Broke Watch Snobs 1000 Follower Giveaway is freaking live, watchfam! Wooooo! Tune in to the show for details on how to enter and win. Kaz and Mike discuss even further the idea of the "cash-in-your-chips" watch - that watch that you end your collection with - that final horray!
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Ep. #15 – New Watch Acquisitions, Some SIHH Thoughts, and 1k Followers!
The Two Broke Watch Snobs finally break 1000 followers on IG! A huge thank you to everyone that's listened and supported the show. You've made our growth to 1k followers possible and we know that any additional growing we do is directly contributed by you and your awesomeness. You know what that means? !K Follower Giveaway Contest!
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Ep. #11 – The Poljot 3133 and Other Affordable Chronographs (Vintage and Modern)!
Normally you think you'd have to spend some serious cash on a mechanical chronograph. But this week's show proves that's not the case. The guys each talk about two chronographs: one modern and one vintage. A notable part of the discussion is dedicated to Kaz's Vintage Poljot 3133.
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Ep. #7 – Positive and Negative Boutique/AD Experiences & Male Stripper Watches
This week the guys are sharing some positive and negative experiences they've had walking into ADs and Boutiques - plus we're breaking down the facts and stats on the most burning question within the watchfam... what watch does a male stripper wear?
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Casio DW-290 - module 3131 & 1189 - tutorial on how to setup and use all the functions
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King Michael of Romania’s Patek Philippe Ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and case material identified!
We found a colour photograph of King Michael of Romania wearing his Patek Philippe Ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and its case colour!
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HANDS-ON: And now for something completely different – the Hublot Big Bang Rainbow Sapphire
The Hublot booth at Baselworld is a busy place, a multi-level monolith that’s more akin to a mini city than a trade show stand. We spent a few hours there, taking photos, shooting video and generally getting acquainted with the new collection. We had the door of our little room open, and we could hear … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: And now for something completely different – the Hublot Big Bang Rainbow Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Baselworld 2017 Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel And Gold: Seriously Old School
If you thought the original Black Bay was old school, the new Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel And Gold is seriously vintage right down to capping technique
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HANDS-ON: The large, and very, very limited Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary
Let's take a closer look at the 90th anniversary limited edition of the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch from Longines.The post HANDS-ON: The large, and very, very limited Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko has just released their first professional diver, the Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m (refs. SBGH255, SBGH257) and we find it intimidating
Seiko’s reputation in the world of professional dive watches is unimpeachable, and a trusty Seiko diver is a staple in any well-rounded collection. But, until now these watches have primarily been made under the Seiko Prospex label. Well, that all changes today with the introduction of the first ever professional-grade diver made under their top … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko has just released their first professional diver, the Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m (refs. SBGH255, SBGH257) and we find it intimidating appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Our top 3 watches of Basel 2019 from $35,000 and up – featuring Patek, De Bethune and Hublot
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INTRODUCING: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel – a rugged new look and a hot date
Tudor has just lifted the lid on the Black Bay Chronograph, and already they’re showing us another Baselworld 2017 novelty, and surprisingly/unsurprisingly it’s another take on the Black Bay. But rather than offer novel materials or finishes, like last year’s Bronze and Dark version, Tudor has revisited the heart of the collection, and offered another … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel – a rugged new look and a hot date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Omega 1957 Trilogy box set, containing new Speedmaster, Railmaster and Seamaster models
This year marks the 60th anniversary of three of Omega’s most important models: the Speedmaster, Seamaster and Railmaster. The brand is celebrating by releasing a frankly epic trio of limited edition reissues, available individually, or in this ‘1957 Trilogy’ box set. No word yet on pricing or availability. While we don’t have much in the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Omega 1957 Trilogy box set, containing new Speedmaster, Railmaster and Seamaster models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Collector’s View: My First SIHH and Other Adventures in Geneva
Collector and writer Frank Chuo goes on his first ever SIHH trip. Here is an account of his horological journey in Geneva.
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VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions Part 2, including Seiko, Grand Seiko and Rolex
And here we go for Part 2, in which we share our infinite wisdom (and more often our wild guesses) about what might be coming in the next week of watch releases. What, you missed Part 1 of our predictions? Here you go.The post VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions Part 2, including Seiko, Grand Seiko and Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions for Rolex, Hublot, Tudor, Patek Philippe and more…
It’s very easy to say, on day two of Baselworld, “oh yes, I saw that one coming”. It’s much harder to get it right two days before the big dance. Which is what we’re attempting to do in these two, probably ill-fated videos. Part one features Omega, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, and Longines. In part … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions for Rolex, Hublot, Tudor, Patek Philippe and more… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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