Olivia Hicks explores the effects of urbanization on Bellingham Bay by drilling into geologic records with graduate student Jessica Shulman and others.

Drilling Into History

The guys prep for their NYC trip by discussing some of the brands they’re most interested in seeing. Kaz shares sad gator stories and Mike is fighting to get over his black watch phobia by turning to a watch he hasn’t worn in a while. Also, 120-click dive bezels vs. 60-click dive bezels...what are your thoughts?

Kaz and Mike then talk about the Paul Newman Daytona being auctioned off this week and what it means for watch enthusiasts everywhere. They take a quick look at the watch’s history and admire the genuine beauty of a timepiece this significant.

Don’t forget to take a shot at the Two Broke Watch Snobs 3k follower giveaway by liking their Facebook page for a chance at winning a super cool Timex NaviHarbor! Thank you so much for your support over the last year!

Show Notes:

Two Broke Watch Snobs Facebook: http://bit.ly/2xXvK2O 

Raven Trekker 40: http://www.ravenwatches.com/trekker-40/ 

Timex NaviHarbor: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bae-wmyl_9-/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Lotus Birth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_birth 

Timexcited: https://www.instagram.com/timexcited/ 

Random Rob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/b20ef 

Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona: http://www.phillipswatches.com/press-release-paul-newmans-paul-newman-daytona/ 

Phillips Auction (not Christie’s...Mike fucked up): https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/NY080117 

Wind^Up: http://www.windup.wornandwound.com/ 

Halios Watches: http://halioswatches.com/ 

Klokers: https://www.klokers.com/en/ 

Stowa: https://www.stowa.de/en/Home/ 

Mercer Watch: http://www.mercerwatch.com/ 

Martenero: https://martenero.com/ 

Baltic: https://baltic-watches.com/ 

Dan Henry Watches: https://danhenrywatches.com/ 

Oak & Oscar: http://www.oakandoscar.com/ 

New Orient Watches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZagB-8IyUcg

Ep. #53 Pre-Wind Up & Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Daytona

Everybody has to deal with puking pets, right? After a bit of a detour, the guys start talking watches… we promise. Mike finds an old friend in a drawer and Kaz says goodbye to a very special watch. It’s a bittersweet wrist check but new things are coming!

The snobs then talk about some of the previous week’s most notable watch news, including a $200 hand-cranked Timex Marlin reissue that’s cool as hell.

Finally, Kaz and Mike each select three of their own top choices for an affordable vintage dress watch. They go head to head, offer some buying tips, and find a striking and very cool similarity between each of their final choices. 

Show Notes:

Seiko SNK809: https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK809-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B002SSUQFG

BluShark Straps: https://www.blusharkstraps.com/ 

Orient Star GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXloHguFro9/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Rolex GMT Master II 116719BLRO: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/new-releases/drink-up-the-gmt-master-ii-116719-blro.html 

Magic: The Gathering: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic:_The_Gathering 

Timex Marlin Reissue: http://www.timex.com/vintage-marlin/TW2R47900VQ.html 

Bamford Mayfair: http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com/?product=mayfair 

Bamford & LVMH: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bamford-abandons-rolex-focuses-lvmh-watch-brands/ 

MKII Paradive: https://www.mkiiwatches.com/watch-collections/professional-series/paradive/ 

Pobeda 2602: http://www.ussrtime.com/cgi-bin/show.pl?search=Pobeda 

Smiths Deluxe: http://bezelandbarrel.com/2016/01/13/the-truth-about-rolex-smiths-and-mt-everest/ 

Poljot de Luxe: https://www.google.com/search?q=poljot+deluxe&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS726US727&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiysdaUi7vXAhVkx1QKHcFvAAcQ_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=949 

Tissot Visodate Vintage: https://www.google.com/search?q=tissot+vintage+visodate&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS726US727&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjwe_ji7vXAhUpj1QKHf8fCUoQ_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=949 

Citizen Auto Dater: https://sweep-hand.org/2012/03/20/this-weeks-featured-watch-27-the-520-auto-dater/ 

Seiko Business: https://thewatchbloke.co.uk/2015/04/23/seiko-6206-8040-business/

Ep. #55 Affordable Vintage Watches Part 4

Mike and Kaz take some time to reflect on what they’re thankful for in this pre-Thanksgiving day episode. Unfortunately Kaz is caught in the madness of grocery store shopping before the holiday weekend but he survives and gets a chance to talk watches with us again.

Apparently Paris Hilton is a murdering chihuahua horologist and Kaz can no longer enjoy Depeche Mode. The guys then talk about the Grand Seiko boutique on Rodeo Drive and what it might mean for the brand. Kaz is also loving his new straps from @ea8.

We get a nice Rivkah update from Kaz as well! Finally, the Snobs tackle the topic of women’s watches as well as the significance of women in watchmaking. It’s a hell of an episode and happy late Thanksgiving to all!

Show Notes:

The Upside Down: http://strangerthings.wikia.com/wiki/The_Upside_Down 

Romain Jerome Titanic DNA Watch: https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/04/the-romain-jerome-titanic-dna-watch-reviewed/ 

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWf-q7llURy/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Citizen Satellite Wave: https://us.citizenwatch.com/us/en/satellite.html 

Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai w/ @ea8 Strap: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7jcOflciM/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Grand Seiko Beverly Hills: http://www.watchuseek.com/first-grand-seiko-boutique-opens-beverly-hills/ 

Breguet No. 160: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Antoinette_(watch) 

Eugene Onegin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pushkin#Literary 

Cartier Santos: https://monochrome-watches.com/history-of-the-pilot-watch-part-i-cartier-santos-1904/ 

Charlize Theron & Rolex: http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2010/06/rolex-hotness-charlize-theron.html 

Diving With Her Deepness: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/diving-with-sylvia-earle-dispatches-rolex 

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas: https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/products/102237-e.html 

Casio MDV106: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Analog-Watch-Black/dp/B009KYJAJY 

Kristen Bell Fossil Ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pPshnbx_OE

Ep. #57 Watches For Women and Grand Seiko On Rodeo Drive

The guys end up recording in the same time zone and Mike ends up forgetting what a time zone actually is. Please excuse some of the plosives - Mike was recording without a proper pop filter. Oh! Kaz also starts a #watchfast with his Orient Christmas Chrono. Wish him luck!

Then the guys talk about some surprise releases like the new Seiko “Mini-Turtles” and the latest Hodinkee collaboration with Swatch. Weird. Also, should we clone Kaz?!

Finally, Kaz and Mike share some of their most sour experiences growing up as watch lovers and collectors. Mike gets kicked out of a jewellry store, Kaz buys an exploding watch, and they both reflect on how these negative experiences help you grow as a watch enthusiast.

Show Notes:

Orient Christmas Chrono: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-wv0051tx-neo70s-limited-edition-review/ 

Dan Henry 1963 Pilot Chronograph: https://danhenrywatches.com/products/1963-pilot-chronograph 

Ulysse Nardin Marine Regatta: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ulysse-nardin-marine-regatta-watch/ 

Swatch Sistem51 HODINKEE Vintage 84: https://shop.hodinkee.com/blogs/journal/swatch-sistem51-hodinkee-vintage-84 

Swatch Sistem 51 Collection: https://www.swatch.com/en_us/sistem51/ 

Seiko JDM Mini-Turtles: http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/ 

Todd Snyder + Timex: https://www.toddsnyder.com/collections/watches 

Fire at Sea Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy_BKKnHgas 

Seiko SSC615P1: https://www.seiko-prospex.com/sea/ssc615p1

Ep. #58 Horological Horror Stories

We catch Kaz during a very special time in his life and share some special moments on air. Ignore the fact that the snobs might be a bit sloshed but, you guys are actually listening to the audio portion of Kaz’s bachelor party! Do you guys know anything about fancy liquor?

Mike is still loving the Doxa “Black Lung” as it steals serious wrist time from his other watches. Should Kaz fix the crystal on his Big Zero if the damage is actually part of a special memory? We also get Kaz’s explicit burial instructions should he drop dead some time soon. Also, what’s your “burning house watch?”

Finally, the guys talk about the concept of the “wedding watch” and how special it can be for today’s watch collector. Mike shares what it was like to pick a wedding watch early on in his “collecting career” while Kaz chooses a very special wedding watch out of his growing collection.

Show Notes:

Glenlivet Nadurra 16 Yr: http://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/glenlivet-nadurra-16-yr/p/16966750 

Eagle Rare 10 Yr: http://www.breakingbourbon.com/eagle-rare-10-year.html 

Doxa Black Lung: http://www.doxawatches.com/SUB300-Black-Lung.html 

A Man and His Watch: https://www.amazon.com/Man-His-Watch-Watches-Stories/dp/1579657141 

Raketa Big Zero: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdc2a4AFh0N/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Orient Mako: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orient-mako-three-years-later/ 

Squale Atmos GMT: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdf5zRmF0xb/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Grand Seiko Snowflake: https://www.grand-seiko.com/collections/SBGA211/ 

Rivkah MTP1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BW_O6MslbCa/?taken-by=rivkahwatches 

Timex Easy Reader: https://www.timex.com/browse/collections/easy-reader/ 

Timex Weekender: https://www.timex.com/browse/collections/weekender/

Ep. #63 Kaz’s #Watchfam Bachelor Party + Wedding Watches

Join Mike and Kaz as they discuss the importance of experiencing watches in person and how their opinions changed after witnessing certain pieces "in the metal." 

The Snobs are getting closer and closer to their 6,000 follower giveaway, Mike has discovered the beauty behind authentic Isofrane straps, and Kaz has some seriously cool Gavox chronographs in for review. 

So tune in and let the TBWS fam know about your own unique "in-person" watch experiences. 

Show Notes

Orion Field Standard: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/orion-watches-field-standard-review/

Isofrane Straps: http://isofrane.com/

Gavox Roads: https://gavox.com/watches/roads/ 

Gavox Squadron: https://gavox.com/watches/squadron/ 

Orient NEO ‘70s Radio Controlled: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjyc4KVnMu-/?taken-by=twobrokewatchsnobs 

Klein Vintage Watch Repair: https://www.kleinvintagewatchrepair.com/ 

Laco Atlantik: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/laco-atlantik-862108-unexpected-dive-watch/ 

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400ST: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/15400ST.OO.1220ST.04/ 

Raven Venture: http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/raven-watches-review-venture/ 

Making a Royal Oak Bracelet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1Xww576Yc 

Bremont Martin Baker: https://www.bremont.com/range/martin-baker 

Grand Seiko Snowflake: https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/SBGA211G/ 

Rolex Daytona Platinum: https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m116506-0001.html 

Monta Triumph: https://montawatch.com/products/triumph 

Mondaine Stop2Go: https://www.mondaine.com/watches/official-swiss-railways-watch/stop2go.html

WARNING: This podcast contains explicit language which may be offensive to some listeners and/or inappropriate for children. The content is intended for mature audiences only.

Ep. #92 Watches in Real Life

Listen to the whole episode on www.bellinghampodcast.com

The Analog Explorer annoucment on The Bellingham Podcast Ep.99

If you’ve recently moved to Bellingham, or are wanting to check things out to see what all the buzz is about zip codes 98225, 6, 7, and 9... this show is for you! Whether you are a young professional, fully-entrenched in family life, or are getting out of the rat race of metropolitan life, let AJ and Chris be the first to welcome you to Bellingham! We’ve got a boatload of places to go and things to do here in this wonderful town of ours.

AJ has a Clarification from last week’s episode:

25:40 in- whats the show pops- Here come the brides (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_Come_the_Brides)
-*Here Come the Brides* is an American (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States) comedy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_comedy) Western (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_(genre)) series from Screen Gems (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_Gems) that aired on the ABC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Broadcasting_Company) television network from September 25, 1968 to April 3, 1970. The series was loosely based upon the Mercer Girls project (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercer_Girls), Asa Mercer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Mercer)'s efforts to bring civilization to old Seattle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle) in the 1860s by importing marriageable women from the east coast cities of the United States, where the ravages of the American Civil War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War) left those towns short of men. 

5:00 in - Bellingham: WA, SC, MN, MA, but NO MAINE


Thanks, AJ’s mom!


New to town: College graduate, young and solo 20-something? AKA THE FRESH BREW
*(Correction)The Racket -  https://www.facebook.com/theracketbham/
* The Ruckus Room - https://www.ruckusbham.com/
* Temple Bar - http://www.templebarbellingham.com/
* Le Chat Noir - https://www.blackcatbellingham.com/
* Hana Teriyaki - https://www.yelp.com/biz/hana-teriyaki-bellingham
* Cafe Rumba - http://caferumbabham.com/
    * Salsa Nights at Cafe Rumba 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month, 9:30pm-midnight! Starts with an intro lesson, followed by the best mix of Latin music. $4 cover, all ages, beer/wine available for 21+
* Fairhaven Runners - https://fairhavenrunners.com/
* Vital Climbing Gym - https://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/bellingham
* Whatcom Mountain Biking Club - https://wmbcmtb.org/

New to town: 30-something family with a couple of kids? AKA THE GRIND

* Lake Padden Dog Park
* Whatcom Farmers Co-Op https://www.chsnw.com/ 
* Fairhaven Park/ splash pads for the kids
* Upper Whatcom Falls Park
    *  Pump track
        * COB is looking to build other pump tracks in our Mountain Bike cult town- Birchwood park (https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article229586334.html) 
    * Derby Pond (under 14 dedicated fishing hole) 
* Vegan/allergy friendly
    * Soy House
    * Wild Oat Bakery
* Perch & Play Indoor Playground & Cafe - https://perchandplay.com/
* Summit Trampoline Park - http://summitbellingham.com/
* Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - https://www.bellingham.org/press-releases/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema-2019-summer-movies-in-the-park/

New to town: 50-something who sold their home in California or Seattle and bought a place up here  AKA 

* Aslan Depot - https://aslandepot.com/
* Archer’s Alehouse - https://www.thearcheralehouse.com/
* Primer Coffee / Elizabeth Station - https://www.elizabethstation.es/
    * “What a 7-Eleven would be like if there was one in the Shire.”
* Keenan’s at the Pier - https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/washington/the-chrysalis-inn-and-spa-bellingham-curio-collection-by-hilton-BLITTQQ/dining/index.html
* Woods Roastery on Lakeway - https://woodscoffee.com/location/woods-roastery/
* Bellingham Farmers Market - Downtown Saturday AM, Barkley Village Wednesday PM - https://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/
* Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series - Thursday evenings - https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts/

Where do you go when “you gotta get a guy?” 

* Watch/clock repair - Time Concepts - https://www.yelp.com/biz/time-concepts-bellingham
* Plumbing - Favinger Plumbing (full disclosure - AJ's wife used to work there) - https://www.favingerplumbing.com/
* Tech Coaching - Chris Powell - https://www.chrispowell.co/
* Photography - AJ Barse - https://ajbarse.com (https://ajbarse.com/)
* Tool rentals and everything for Home Improvement - Hardware Sales - https://www.hardwaresales.net/





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Ep. 123 "Welcome to Bellingham"

The Bellingham Podcast

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