Two Broke Watch Snobs

Seiko Marinemaster: Is It The Quintessential Seiko Dive Watch?

Ben Andersen — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:10:30 +0000

Ollech & Wajs 56 M Combines Modern And Vintage Up-Cycled Parts

Michael Penate — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:53:17 +0000

Tudor Black Bay GMT: Is It The Perfect Travel Watch For You?

Aaron Shapiro — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:35:31 +0000

What I believe is: watches act as signifiers of something that we dream of participating in. If I may let my BFA flag fly a little, what I believe is signified by wearing a GMT watch is that sense of travel...

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Japanese Watch Brands | The Best Kept Secret In Watch Collecting

Kevin Kuntz — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:13:24 +0000

In the watch world, Japan can be looked at as a microcosm of the entire industry. They contain affordable watches, micro brand watches, small independents, luxury, and some of the largest watch groups in the world. For other regions around the globe, you’ll have to shop across several different brand names, in many different countries, and in a variety of price segments to build a watch collection that includes affordable, microbrands, and luxury pieces. Japan makes that much easier, because you don’t have to leave the country's borders.

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Best Watches Under $2000 | Where Luxury and Value Meet

Ben Andersen — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:14:26 +0000

The $2000 price point gets you into entry level luxury territory. With a stack of cash this size you have access to complications like automatic chronographs, GMTs, varied material choices like titanium and enamel, and nearly any style of watch you could imagine. Check out our top picks for the best watches under $2000!

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Revisiting The Marathon Navigator, A True Pilot’s Watch

Michael Penate — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:35:11 +0000

Baltic MR01: Imitator or Innovator?

Ben Andersen — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:19:43 +0000

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Monta Triumph With A Military Green Dial Marks New Chapter For The Model

Michael Carolan — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:36:50 +0000

The Best Tritium Watches | Ever-Glowing Lume That Can’t Be Beat

Nathan Schultz — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:01:57 +0000

While tritium watches are slightly more expensive than their Super-LumiNova counterparts and may lack that initial intense glow, they have some serious advantages. Rather than fading within hours, the glass tubes glow for up to 25 years! Despite its benefits, tritium remains the illumination underdog. This list of the best tritium watches celebrates the few brands currently using this exciting technology.

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Here Are The Best Field Watches of 2023 For Every Budget

Kevin Kuntz — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:37:48 +0000

Field Watches may be one of the most ambiguous segments of the watch world, often with blurred lines between what constitutes a field watch and what doesn’t. If you were to create a Venn diagram of all the watch categories, field watches would be in the center with the most in common with all watch types.

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