Two Broke Watch Snobs
Mike and Kaz talk shop with some of the early Baselworld 2017 releases that've been coming out... surprisingly they're quite excited about a few of them! In particular Kaz is super into the new rederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture - so much so that he even chokes on his thin mints (you heard me). On the flip side, the newest Rolex Sea-Dweller has the snobs perplexed as hell.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This week it's another foray into the wide wacky world of Affordable Vintage Watches! This week Mike and Kaz are focusing on affordable vintage diver watches! AKA - dive watches that you should seriously never get wet (but seriously - do not attempt to dive with any of the vintage watches we discuss on this week's show).
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This week the Affordable Vintage Watch goodness continues with a brief discussion on Kaz's Omega Seamaster 30 and Mike's Vostok Amphibia. Plus the guys then transition to talking about first time affordable vintage time pieces for those on a budget: the Seiko World Time and the Raketa Perpetual Calendar.
Revolution
For a dive watch with a difference, try Bremont’s new FA-UX Shark Detector watch.
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The Baselworld 2017 Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chronograph kinda scratches the itch for an in-house chronograph, the MT5813 is a collaboration with Breitling.
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In creating the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, little did Fiechter know that he was pioneering a new genre of watchmaking - professional dive watches.
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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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The meticulous standards of the brand are expressed in the Grand Seiko Diver for the first time, replete with titanium case, an exclusive 9S hi-beat calibre
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Buying vintage watches on Ebay can be a risky business. There’s a lot of sharks and gussied up pieces in those murky waters. But, every so often those incredible barn finds do happen. Like this reference 7923 Tudor Submariner, which at the time of writing has a high bid of $99,999 USD, with 2d 16h to … ContinuedThe post NEWS: This beaten-up Tudor Oyster Submariner 7923 is about to sell for more than $100,000 on eBay appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In the months, weeks and days leading up to Baselworld the speculation around what novelties Rolex would release reached a near fever pitch. Pundits made predictions about what the new Sea-Dweller would look like, and if we’d see extensions added to the Daytona and Yacht-Master family. But no one predicted an updated Sky-Dweller… Originally released in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A closer look at the 2017 Rolex Sky-Dweller in Rolesor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Wei Koh educates the masses on two of Rolex’s hottest watches at Baselworld 2017.
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According to the CEO of Omega, Raynald Aeschlimann, the Planet Ocean ‘Big Blue’ Co-Axial Master Chronometer is “one of the most interesting” watches to be launched by Omega at Baselworld 2017. It represents, he says, a “continuation of Omega’s technological advances, a full ceramic blue Seamaster Planet Ocean, which is coming as a very nice … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Planet Ocean ‘Big Blue’ is “one of the most interesting” in Omega’s new collection, says CEO appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
A closer look and handling of the things that make the Basel 2017, Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC a very special watch.
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One of the brands we’re always excited to see at Basel is Tudor. They’ve built a reputation for consistently delivering solid, and occasionally surprising watches, and 2017 is no different. We take a look at four new versions of their flagship Black Bay. There’s the simple but upscaled BB41, the blingy BB S&G, the rugged … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Tudor’s key Baselworld 2017 releases – 4 ways with the Black Bay appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Omega box set celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Railmaster, Seamaster and Speedmaster has been one of the talking points of Baselworld 2017, and not just because of the watches. The box itself is a work of craftsmanship in itself. It isn’t just like an Omega box from the 50s, it has been made to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Unboxing the Omega box set most watch lovers would die for appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Beloved dive behemoth with helium escape valve returns in new case dimensions and a highly desirable single red line of text - 43mm Rolex Sea-Dweller.
Revolution
Revolution pays a visit to Tudor at Basel 2017 to see the Heritage Black Bay Chronograph and the Heritage Black Bay S&G in person.
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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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For Baselworld 2017, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel now comes with heritage inspired single line red text, riveted bracelet and date complication.
Revolution
Introducing the new Tudor Black Bay Steel.
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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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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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When Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann recently visited Australia he brought more than just one of the world’s most glamorous women with him. He also gave us an exclusive preview of the Omega 2017 releases. The new boss needed only one take to deliver the news straight down the barrel of the camera, albeit in a hushed voice while … ContinuedThe post BREAKING: Video of Omega’s key releases, including an incredible Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster box set appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono has just dropped and there have been a lot of feels expressed in the nine hours since it was released. The hashtag is simple, just little old #bbchrono – which almost sounds like one of the greatest blues guitar players ever – but the response has been quite the opposite. It’s stirred … ContinuedThe post BREAKING: 5 photos that will help you decide where you stand on the new Tudor Black Bay Chrono appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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