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| Episode 14: Happy Birthday, Iman! Plus - BDay Watches, the Tudor Ranger, Omega Planet Ocean, Breitling Lady Premier, and WTF Rolex?! | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:12:50 | |
Before we jump into this episode, I need everyone listening to take a moment and help me celebrate someone truly special: my co-host, my friend, my accidental platonic soulmate in horological chaos, Iman. We’ve only known each other for about two years, but something shifted when we met in person back in March 2025. A chance meeting turned into a real friendship. I never saw it coming, and then suddenly, I couldn’t imagine my life without it. She just celebrated her 39th birthday, and if there’s anyone who deserves a standing ovation from our Wristies audience, it’s her. She’s edited every episode but one, poured herself into this show, and opened her heart to all of you with a generosity that humbles me. I like to normalize telling your friends you love them, and as someone who is usually emotionally guarded, it still surprises me how quickly I loved Iman. She’s my family. I look forward to the many occasions I can celebrate her moving forward, but please join me in celebrating her now. Chris’s “Article” on the Bel Canto Lumiere 18:09 - Wrist Checks 20:40 - Birthdays and Watches Iman wants a BB58 Bronze for her 40th 39:50 - Watch News Straum and The Real Time Show Podcast Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 13: The Wristies Interrogate One Another - Was Rolex Founded by a Nazi? How Many Jobs has Chris actually had? What Wonderful Day would Iman Relive? And More! | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:11:42 | |
**We’d like to begin by apologizing for the audio issues in this episode. We appreciate your understanding and are working to ensure it’s resolved for the next one.** This week, things get personal as the Wristies don’t hold back with their questions. Watches, writing, and their personal lives are on the table in this no-holds-barred examination! The Wristies Catch Up 13:55 Wrist Checks Chris’s Isotope Hydrium Iman’s Movado 16:00 Wristies Q&A Hans Wilsdorf Suspected Nazi Spy Iman’s Play - The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs Iman hates Chris’s Dennison (don’t worry, I’m not getting rid of it) @enthuseddad (thank you for the lens!) Chris’s Article About the CW Loco and Supply Chain Director @Sophies.watch.world x Direnzo Iman’s Vario 1:05:00 Wristies Rapid Fire Questions 1:08:14 Audience Question from Holly Abinger of Abinger Watches Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 4: Our Not So Little Secret... Reactions to Omega, Tudor, Blancpain, and Brew News. AND What Watches Do You Wear On Dates? | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:10:52 | |
Join the Wristies as they catch up on all the petite watch news before checking their helium escape valves to dive into the world of dating! Are they wasting oxygen discussing the subtleties of choosing a date watch? Or do normies care about how wound up we get deciding on the perfect ticker for the occasion? Finally, the Wristies take on another audience question from @dogsontime, which serves as the ideal segue to introduce their pups, Phantom and Banner. Links: Book an Appointment at the Christopher Ward Dallas Showroom so that you, too, can be in Mike's capable hands. NAWCC - National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Tickets to Iman's Play in London - The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs Chris horologically sucks up to Christopher Nolan: Iman summons 80s vibes with Gold Casio Ani-Digi Brown Dial Omega Aqua Terra 30mm - UPDATE: These don't come with enough links to fit on Chris Tudor Black Bay 54 in Iman's New Favorite Color... Chris cosplayed as Grimace on Date 1 with Nomos Tetra Iman's Cartier is Fancy Fancy Timex New Yorker - Manual Wind and Romantic Iman's Choice for Phantom - Studio Underd0g Goofy Panda Chris's Choice for Phantom - Big Bang Pink Sapphire Chrono Iman's Choice for Banner - Rolex Rainbow Daytona Chris's Choice for Banner - Omega Ploprof Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 3: Pride! Nomos, Zenith, Tudor and Norqain - what does gender have to do with watches? | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:06:05 | |
It’s Pride Month! Join the Wristies as they show off their NWAs, celebrate individuality and talk about the right to be seen exactly as they are. This episode dives into how themes of identity and gender expression show up in the watch community, and how well (or not) the industry reflects the diversity of the world around it. Plus, the Wristies have a little fun with some horological gender-bending before laying down justice with an inaugural round of Watch Crimes! Maybe the most fun recurring segment yet! Show Notes: Iman’s neo-vintage Breitling Colt @old_country_timepieces - A Reputable pre-owned dealer that Chris bought his watch from Cockney Rhyming Slang - Now you can tell porky pies too! Tudor - Making the right moves, but can still go further. Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue - We recorded this literally a day or two before this watch was released. Zenith - A brand that has shifted to marketing in a genderless way. Nomos - A brand that has always marketed in a genderless way. Chris - Norqain Adventure Sport in Purple Iman - Elliot Brown Arne in Matte Black Chris - Panthère De Cartier Two Tone (Chris would like this as his Push Present) Iman - Frederique Constant Heartbeat Moonphase Chris - Hermès Cut White Dial Iman - Zenith Chronomaster Revival Panda Dial Chris thinks Zenith Blue It at Watches & Wonders - A link to the article he wrote, where he mentions it. Iman doesn’t want any of Norqain’s ice cream! Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 2: When you know you know. Or do you? Plus - Budget Battle and recs for small wristies | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:55:56 | |
Ever stuck dithering over a watch purchase? Here are some things we think about when we are deciding whether to buy a watch. Hear us discuss the Omega Speedmaster, a Piaget Polo, and a very angry lady - courtesy of Nomos! We also battle it out, in our very friendly wristy way, over the best pick for under $300 (aka 222 Great British Quid.) Which watch would you go for? And finally, we take our very first listener question and offer some watch recommendations to a small-wristed non-watch collector. **Correction and apologies from Chris: the Isotope Moonshot that Chris has house the ETA/Valjoux 7753 which is NOT a modular chronograph as Chris thought. Thank you to North American Brand Director Marc Levesque for pointing this out. You can read about this Caliber HERE. Links: Chris' First Watchgecko Article PoppingCrowns - Monceau Article Iman's Hamilton Chronograph 9704A Chris's Isotope Moonshot Mainspring Article on Jose Miranda and Isotope Watches Omega Speedmaster Automatic Yellow Schumacher Iman's Piaget Polo 8193 Chris's Grand Seiko SBGA413 Iman's Gold Plated Seiko Chris's Nomos Tetra - Die Fuchsteufelswilde PoppingCrowns - Nomos Gender Inclusivity Article Iman's Hamilton Khaki Quartz Prevail Onward Future Field Watch Explorer Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 1: A watch enthusiast meet-cute. Plus - Wrist Candy; Timex, Vertex, Omega, Nomos, and more! | 29 May 2025 | 00:49:17 | |
For their very first episode, the Wristies talk about their origin stories: how they first met, how they got bit by the watch bug, and why on earth they decided to start a podcast. Links: The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs British Watch and Clockmakers Alliance Rebecca Struthers/Struthers Watchmakers Chris's Article on Black Bay 58 Bronze Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Yellow Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 12: Windup NYC Recap (The Whistle Stop Tour) - Timex, Studio Underd0g, Christopher Ward, Dennison | 30 Oct 2025 | 01:10:44 | |
Chris recaps his trip to NYC for Windup and The Hype, while Iman tries to keep him on task. Are there too many micro/independent brands? Plus, the return of the Budget Battle, set at $2000. 8:00 Wrist Checks Iman’s IWC Portofino Pilot Chris’s NEW Dennison Dual Time 11:45 Windup NY Chris’s WatchGecko Recap Buvette NYC Go get them runny eggs Form & Function James needs all the stabby poke pokes 51:00 Too Many Microbrands? The Hype 1:01:00 Budget Battle $2000 Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 11: Thinking About That First Watch? - The Beginner’s Episode | 16 Oct 2025 | 01:17:56 | |
Episode 11: Thinking About That First Watch? - The Beginner’s Episode Chris and Iman give listeners a general onboarding for new enthusiasts, considering their first watch. If you know someone falling into the hole that is watch collecting, this is a decent enough place to start. Hey, we’re friendly, and we give fair warning to stop and rethink your life decisions before committing. $350 Windup Watch Shop Giveaway drawing on November 2nd. Check our Instagram at @ataleoftwowristies for details! WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS 2.15: Catching up: Acquired Podcast - Rolex Episode 9:20 - Wrist Checks: Chris’s Timex M79 Masked Marvel Iman’s Omega Seamaster 2262 12:55 - How we got into watches 21:00 - Anatomy of a Watch
32:41 - What to Consider When Buying your First Watch
1:00:20 - Pitfalls to avoid when buying your first watch
1:06:30 - How to Make Watch Friends
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| Episode 10: Featuring Worn & Wound’s Devin Pennypacker and a Windup Watch Shop Giveaway! Plus, do we really need our watches? | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:20:15 | |
WINDUP WATCH SHOP GIVEAWAY We’ve teamed up with our friends at @windupwatchshop to give ONE lucky listener a $350 digital gift card to the Windup Watch Shop! Here’s how to enter: Giveaway runs from October 2 – November 2. Winner will be chosen by the Windup Watch Shop on November 2nd. Big thanks to Windup for making this happen, and good luck to everyone who enters—may the odds (and the straps) be ever in your favor. **Full rules can be found in the blog post at windupwatchshop.com ** For anyone like Iman, where is Cleveland anyway? Windup Watch Shop and Worn & Wound What is Padel, Pickleball, and Squash? Chris’s Article - Toronto Timepiece Show Devin’s Omega Planet Ocean 2200.50 Chris’s Isotope Moonshot Iman’s Breitling Colt WRIST CANDY Gerald Genta GENTISSIMA OURSIN 36 Fire Opal Fears x Studio Underd0g - The Manhattan Awake Son Mai - Frosted Leaf - Green Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 9: Our First Q&A: Rolex vs Omega, Daniel Wellington, Grail Watches, Desert Island Watches, and More | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:19:34 | |
In this episode, the Wristies get all up on your Q’s with their A’s! Providing the Q’s: @hour_you_doin , @centralseconds , @sophies.watch.world , @watchmewatch9 , @tom_j_cox_ , @minutemeg , @sophiescottlewisart , @overtime_the_podcast , @shaikhrattlenroll , @linusloveswatches , @JustWatches Iman jumps through hoops for a Portofino. Chris’s Speedmaster Snoopy Iman’s Vario Empire Art Nouveau Chris’s Collector Conversation Iman’s Tudor BB Steel and Gold Chris’s Hamilton Pocket Watch Article Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 8: Chris is Over the Moon about the Omega Silver Snoopy - purchasing from an AD vs. Online/Pre-Owned/Grey Market | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:17:48 | |
**DISCLAIMER** The Wristies experienced a few issues with sound in this episode and are genuinely sorry for any discomfort to your delicate ears. This week The Wristies discuss whether purchasing a watch from an authorized dealer is worth it. Iman is refreshed by her Sprite and obsessed with suitcases. Chris goes crazy over a cartoon dog. One of the Wristies defends an unloved yet useful complication, while the other doesn’t give a flying flapjack that his favorite complication is truly useless. 1:31 - The Wristies Catch Up @JustWatches1 - Enables Iman w/Spread Sheets The Suitcase of Iman’s Dreams William Dalrymple's Globetrotter 13:15 - Wrist Checks & THE CALL Iman’s NWA - Timex Sprite Robert Spangle's photo report Chris’s NWA - Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy 22:23 - Main Segment: Authorized Dealer vs. Pre-Owned/Gray Market @RedBarVirginiaBeach run by Chris and @WatchRolling 1:02:32 - Recurring Segment - It’s Complicated Iman’s pick - Power Reserve Indicator - Kurono Tokyo Sensu N.O.S. Chris’s pick - Moonphase - Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase Breguet Classique Power Reserve Moonphase Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 7: What is a microbrand anyway? PLUS: Wrist Candy, Abinger Part 2, and Iman’s fake Mont Blanc! | 21 Aug 2025 | 01:17:40 | |
It’s not the size that counts; it’s how you convey confidence through your brand. Join the Wristies as they try to define microbrands, talk about their favorite micro/independents, and go slack-jawed and drool over a couple of watches they’d like to add to their collections. 2:10 - The Wristies Catch Up Red Hot Chili Peppers - “Californication” 4:25 - Wrist Checks & Abinger Part 2 21:10 - Micro/Independent Brands 49:30 The Wristies Choose Some Micros 1:08:50 - Wrist Candy Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 6: The snot watch conundrum. PLUS: What do the Wristies wear most? And our thoughts on the Abinger Nimrod, Royal Oak, Grand Seiko Snowflake and more! | 07 Aug 2025 | 01:10:23 | |
What do the Royal Oak, Grand Seiko Snowflake, Tissot PRX, and full-lume dials have in common? They're all under attack! We dive into our first ever brand collab with the charming folks at Abinger Watches, before putting our collections through a mid-year performance review. Which watches pull the most wrist time? And what are our goals going forward? You’ll learn Iman has strong feelings about “snot watches,” while Chris risks being banned from Genta fan clubs, before we finish off with a listener question. Notes: Iman's Tudor BB31 Iman's Breitling Iman's Omega Seamaster Chris’ Movado Chris’ Darth Vader watch Chris’ BB58 Bronze Chris’ Omega CK859 Chris’ Vertex m100a Chris’ Grand Seiko SBGA413 Chris’s Citizen Promaster Dive Iman’s SKX033 Iman’s Vario Empire Art Nouveau Iman’s Cartier Iman’s Oris Chris’ Pink Lemonade and Watermelon Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 5: Super Wristies Assemble - Fancasting watches with Mike Pearson, featuring everything from Lange to Citizen with a healthy dose of Vintage | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:18:52 | |
We’re thrilled to welcome our first-ever guest to the pod—Mike Pearson, North American Brand Director for Christopher Ward! Mike brings over years of industry experience and infectious passion to the mic. Having spearheaded CW’s bold North American expansion, he’s been instrumental in shaping the brand’s growing reputation for exceptional quality and innovation. In this episode, we dig into the new Superman movie (SPOILERS AHEAD), and have some fun fan-casting watches onto the characters. We wrap things up with a great audience question from @tom_j_cox_ that gives us the feels. Cape up, wind your watch, and press play. And if you want to visit Mike at the Christopher Ward showroom in Dallas, you can make an appointment HERE. Wrist checks - Mike’s Christopher Ward - Chris’ Citizen Promaster Eve Teschmacher Iman: Universal Geneve bracelet watch Mike: Chopard Happy Sport Chris: Reverso Mr Terrific Chris: HYT Hastroid Silver Limited Edition Iman: Breitling Navitimer Mike: Tag Heuer Connected Perry White Mike: Speedmaster Iman: Polerouter Chris: Bulova dress watch Jimmy Olsen Mike: Snoopy moon swatch Chris: G-Shock Iman: Submariner Lex Luthor Chris: Lange Zeitwerk Iman: Apple Watch Mike: Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime. Lois Lane Chris: Vintage Pepsi GMT Master Mike: Universal Geneve Compax Iman: Fitbit Superman / Clark Kent Iman: Timex Q Pepsi - piece uniqu Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 15: State of the Collection 2025 - What left? What's new? - Plus Marmite Watches! | 11 Dec 2025 | 01:19:42 | |
The Wristies accept accountability for their collecting habits. Adored pieces were sold, grails were acquired, and love was traded away. Will either of these enthusiasts conquer their disease? 10:15 - Wrist Checks Iman’s Timex Sprite Iman’s Casio Ring Watch Chris’s G-Shock Ring Watch Chris’s Vertex m36 Bronze 18:44 - State of the Collection Watches that have left the collection: Chris: Hamilton Ventura, Ciga Design Blue Planet, 2 San Martins, Erebus Ascent, SU Watermelon and Pink Lemonade, Seiko Speedtimer, CWC Mellor 72, GS SBGA413 Iman: Tissot PRX, Timex, Fears Brunswick, Glycine Airman, Hamilton Chrono, Hamilton Khaki Field Watches that have entered the collection: Chris: Omega CK859, Omega Silver Snoopy, Prevail Onward, Vario Solar Quartz, Möels 369, Isotope Moonshot and Hydrium, Dennison Dual Time, Santurce Collection Tiburon, Farr and Swit Kill Count @thedansome - 12 Days of Dansome Etsy - LunaLeatherArt (Where Chris got his Snoopy's bund strap) Iman: Casio Ani-Digi, Seiko 5, Maen Manhattan, Timex New Yorker, Piaget Polo, Vario Empire, Breitling Colt, Movado, Timex, IWC Portofino, Casio Ring Chris Most Worn: Omega CK859, Omega Snoopy, BB58 Bronze, Vertex M100A, Moels, and Isotope Chris Least Worn: Casios and digital watches Iman Most Worn: Breitling Colt, Tudor BB, Omega Seamaster, IWC Portofino Iman Least Worn: Casio, Seiko Tank, Vintage Oris, Timex, Grandfather’s Rolex, Piaget, and Cartier 1:05:20 - Marmite Watch Christopher Ward x Studio Underdog - Alliance Pocket Watch Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 16: The Wristy Awards 2025 - Our Favorite Watches of the Year! | 25 Dec 2025 | 01:25:39 | |
Iman and Chris embark upon setting the standard for horological award shows with their first Wristy Awards! A sincere 'thank you' to everyone who has been with us during this first calendar year... we look forward to providing more entertainment and watch goodness in 2026! 10:50 - Wrist Checks Iman: Cartier Ronde Chris: Tag Monaco 16:00 - Main Segment: The Wristy Awards Favorite Everyday Watch - “The ‘I Don’t Have Time for This’ Daily Driver Award” Iman: Rolex 1908 Chris: Cartier Santos Titanium and RZE UTD 8000 Favorite Dive Watch - “The ‘Will Never See Water But Looks Amazing’ Diver Award” Iman: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm Chris: Omega Planet Ocean Favorite Dress Watch - “The ‘Fancy Enough for a Wedding, Quiet Enough for a Funeral’ Dress Watch Award” Iman: Lange 1815 Chris: JLC Reverso Pink Gold Favorite GMT / Travel Watch - “The Jet Lag Hero Award” Iman: Grand Seiko Moondrop Chris: Nomos Club WT Favorite Chronograph - “Timing Random Shit Because We Can Award” Iman: Breitling Top Time Chris: PF Sport Chronograph Favorite Collaboration - “When We Play Nice and Make Something Cool Award” Iman: Lorier Roosevelt Chris: Vario x RZE Favorite Revival/Reissue - “The ‘We Dug in the Archive and Struck Gold’ Award” Iman: GP Legacy Chris: Louie Vuitton Monterey Most Overhyped Watch - “The ‘Okay Calm Down, It’s Fine’ Overhype Trophy” Iman: The Gimlet Chris: Landdweller - Monochrome Article Most Underrated Release - “The Y’all Slept on This One Award” Iman: Squale Corallo Chris: VC Overseas UT The Iman would yeet this off a cliff award Chris: Hermes Horsie The Chris would yeet this off a cliff award Iman: AP Offshore Watch that Defined the Year’s Chaos Energy Iman: JD Year of Snake Chris: GShock Germ Favorite Affordable Watch (Under $1K) Award - “The Budget Banger Award” Iman: Arken Alterum Chris: Abinger Nimrod Favorite Micro/Independent Watch Award - “The ‘Small But Mighty’ Award” Iman: AnOrdain Porcelain Chris: CW Loco Watch of the Year - “The Horological Supreme: Bow Before Your New Wrist Overlord” Iman: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Chris: Breguet Experimentale 1 - Monochrome Article Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 18: Rising Watch Prices and the Impact on Enthusiasts - Spoiler Alert - The Rich are Getting Richer | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:20:16 | |
We know what you're thinking... "The Wristies don't know a darn thing about money, the economy, or the state of affairs of an entire industry; what makes them think they can chat about it?" ...We have microphones! Time + Tide London Discovery Studio Emily Dickinson's Letters to Susan Gilbert 18:52 - Wrist Checks: Chris’s Prevail Onward Future Shadow Gray 27:10 - Main Segment - Watch Industry Prices and How it Impacts Us This Watch, That Watch: Up and Up: What is going on with Watch Prices? Why you should start considering independents and bespoke pieces over big-box brands: Nomos, Christopher Ward, Serica, Sartory Billard, Garrick 1:07:50 - Recurring Segment - Watch Crimes In good conscience, we will not link to Iman's watch crime; however, we fully support you if you'd like to buy this hideous bracelet from Smartlet. Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 17: The Year Ahead in Watches, Plus Finding the Perfect Watch for a Milestone Birthday | 08 Jan 2026 | 01:14:32 | |
The Wristies summon the foresight of the horological gods to predict the future! Isotope Hydrium Clock Direnzo Mondial Space Girl Article 19:20 - Wrist Checks: Chris’s Speedmaster Iman’s IWC Pilot 22:44 - Main Segment: The Year Ahead in Watches 23:30 - What we want to see more of Vario Solar Quartz 44:50 - Designs We’re Tired Of Hodinkee Moser Stone Dials Piaget Step Bezel 53:10 - Brand Predictions 1:01:00 - What we want brands to stop doing 1:04:00 - Audience Question Iman and Chris help James @fiery23 choose a watch for his 50th Iman says, “Go gold.” Rolex GMT Master 16758 Rolex King Midas Rolex 18k Day Date Fears 18k Brunswick 38mm Chris says, “Go custom.” Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 19: State of the Nitpicking - The Wristies Nitpick their Own Collections - PLUS British Watchmaker's Day Limited Editions | 05 Feb 2026 | 01:16:27 | |
Nothing is perfect, and honestly, that’s half the fun. In this episode, the Wristies turn the loupe inward, digging into their own watch collections to celebrate what they love… and lovingly nitpick what could be better. It’s an honest, funny breakdown of why even our favorite watches aren’t flawless, and why we adore them anyway. Plus, WATCH NEWS: the Wristies choose a few of their favorite watches from the recent release of British Watchmaker's Day limited editions! A few places to donate: 12:52 - Wrist Checks Iman’s Xeric Retrograde Chris’s Möels 528 18:25 - The Wristies Nitpick Their Own Collections Chris’s Time + Tide Article Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy 50th Anniversary 1:01:27 - Watch News British Watchmaker’s Day Limited Editions The Wristies can’t wait to see: Apiar Christopher Ward Loco Beaucroft Rebel Red Geckota Pioneer Monro Lost in Space Fears Brunswick Silver 180 Years Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 20: Katya Audsley Spills the Beans on British Watchmakers' Day - And Iman Declares the Holy Trinity of British Watchmaking | 19 Feb 2026 | 01:07:50 | |
This week, the Wristies welcome Katya Audsley, the PR and Memberships Manager, for the British Watch and Clock Makers Association. The 26 Special Edition Watches 11:13 Wrist Checks 14:48 Main Segment - Questions for Katya Roger Smith - Watchmaker’s Apprentice Movie Sophie Scott-Lewis First Artist in Residence The Wristies will be at the WatchGecko table The British Watchmaking Holy Trinity (According to Iman) Fears - Nicholas Bowman-Scargill on The Timist Podcast 52:05 Wrist Candy Fears Brunswick 40 ‘1846 Edition’ Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 21: What to expect when you're expecting a watch fair! PLUS: Iman’s London British Watchmakers' Day Recs. AND: The integrated bracelet grilling! | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:10:33 | |
Are you going to a watch convention? Then ya gots'to'plan! Sit back while the Wristies hash it out. The Wristies on the Lonely Wrist Podcast 10:30 - Wrist Check Iman - SKX033 Chris - Direnzo Mondial Space Girl Iman grills Chris on his integrated bracelet likes and dislikes. WAFFLES ARE FOR TUMMIES, NOT WATCHES! 19:07 - Main Segment - Going to a watch fair? What you should know? 52:00 - Iman’s London Recommendations Bucherer WOS Harrods Selfridges New Bond Street (Oris, Grand Seiko) Auctions: Bonhams in Knightsbridge Clockmakers’ Museum at Science Museum Near Lindley Hall: Curzon Victoria (cinema) Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 22: Chris's UK Adventure - British Watchmakers Day, Struthers Watchmakers, Cumbria Clock Company, And More! | 19 Mar 2026 | 01:00:53 | |
In this episode, Chris visits London to spend time with his fellow Wristy, Iman, and to go on an 800-mile road trip to visit friends across the UK. Also, check out The Wristies on WatchGecko (interviewing brand owners before British Watchmaker's Day) and the Form and Function Podcast the day after: The Wristies + WatchGecko Youtube Video The Wristies on the Form and Function Podcast 4:00 Wrist Checks Chris - Abinger Nimrod Iman - Wearing Chris’s BB58 6:50 Chris’s Grand UK Adventure Iman’s Olivier Award Nomination Sophie Scott-Lewis (Artist in Residence) Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 23: With Special Guest Host, The Mad Watch Collector - Longines has been Rolex-ified, and More News on Omega, Nomos, and Other New Releases | 02 Apr 2026 | 01:26:46 | |
Russell, who you may know better as The Mad Watch Collector, has been coaxed into co-hosting an episode with Chris in Iman’s absence. The guys go over the latest releases in the watch world and answer a couple of burning audience questions. Where to Find The Mad Watch Collector: Follow Russell on YouTube HERE! And on Instagram HERE! The Mad Watch Collector on the Time2Calibrate Podcast 10:00 - Wrist Check: Russell’s Seiko 5 Landshark SKZ211K1 Chris and Russell love Vertex Chris’s Casio World Time on a Vario Strap 16:50 - Main Segment: New Watch Releases: Omega Constellation Observatory Nomos Club Campus Full Rose and All Olive Christopher Ward C63 Sealander True GMT 1:03:45 - Audience Questions: @nesqydave (Dave) : In ten years will the Black Bay be a fading/dead line in the Tudor catalogue, will it be further refined, and/or selling strong? @darren.s_watchfiend2208_ : Which brand should be more famous, and which should go in the bin? Breguet - Literally the day after we recorded, Breguet announced this banger! Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 25: The Wristies First Annual Touch and Feel Session - Watches and Wonders 2026 Recap | 30 Apr 2026 | 01:35:31 | |
The Wristies get touchy-feely with the new releases! 3:18 - The Wristies Catch Up 18:55 - Wrist Checks Iman’s Vario x RZE Collab Watch 23:20 - Main Segment: Watches and Wonders Wristy Recap Cartier Watches and Wonders Releases 50:00 - Trends Integrated Bracelets Will Never Die JLC Integrated Bracelet Releases Stone Dials 1:01:23 - Watches our Audience Wanted The Wristies to Touch On Patek Philippe Ellipse - Chris refuses to link to this watch Piaget Stone Dial and Jewelry Watches 1:06:40 - The Wristies Favorites of the Show 4 Rolex Daytonas - Off-Catalog 1:24:40 - Watch Crimes Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 24: Let Go of the Hype! - The Watches and Wonders Survival Guide | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:55:39 | |
Iman has returned, and The Wristies are going to ease your FOMO and quell the HYPE with their Watches & Wonders Survival Guide! Get ready to hear two totally unqualified people talk about what makes a watch enthusiast tick, and how best to manage their expectations and their wallets. 5:19 - Wrist Checks: Omega Constellation Observatory 12:50 - Main Segment: Watches & Wonders Survival Guide Chris’s Article on the Psychology of Watch Collecting 50:55 - Audience Question @seanaggie : Not watch-related, but what is your favorite vacation destination ever? Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 30: New Watch Releases - Seiko, Formex, Christopher Ward, Breguet, Beaucroft, and more… Plus Watch N3W5! | 09 Jul 2026 | 01:12:10 | |
The Wristies get back to basics. No guests. No fluff. Just catching up on some of our favorite new watches, a couple of not-so-favorites, and some initial thoughts on the former AP CEO’s new brand. ***CORRECTION*** In this episode, we mention a collaboration between Venezianico and IFLW. We mistakenly attribute the work to the Dial Artist (Chris Alexander), and we have been informed that he has not worked with IFLW for quite some time. We apologize for the mix-up, but stand by the opinions on the watch itself. If you want to check out some of the great work the Dial Artist has been doing, check out the new Christopher Ward Twelve Xander HERE!*** Sunday in the Park with George - Finishing the Hat 00:06:35 - Wrist Checks - Iman’s NWA Mido Ocean Star Number 1 Iman’s NWA Grand Seiko SBGW289 Chris’s Omega Speedmaster Snoopy 00:20:13 - Main Segment - Catching Up on New Releases Iman’s pick - Unimatic Swimming Pool Collection and Nigel Cabourn Collaboration Chris’s pick - Formex Aria Iman’s pick - Christopher Ward x seconde/seconde/ Pool Diver Chris’s pick - Beaucroft Solaris Collab with Time + Tide’s Ginger Genta Iman’s pick - Venezianico x IFLW Lucian Freud’s portraits of Sue Tilley Chris’s pick - Breguet 225th Anniversary of the Tourbillon Iman’s pick - Seiko x Rowing Blazers x Eric Wind Chris’s pick - USA 250th Anniversary Watches - The Awful: Bremont 1776 - The Good: Maurice Lecroix Aikon Liberty, and the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 36mm Imperial Rangefinder with @talkingabouttime 01:06:56 - Recurring Segment - Watch N3W5 Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 29: With Guest, Gem Parker - Elliot Brown's 'Head of Winging It'- Women in Watches - PLUS - Watch Gender-Bending | 25 Jun 2026 | 01:10:45 | |
The Wristies welcome Gem Parker from Elliot Brown Watches. She discusses her background in the military, as well as her pursuits in art, rugby, and photography, and how these led her to watches. We also talk about how the watch industry is changing and how the "pink it and shrink it" era may be over for women's watches. ***ALSO, it's mentioned late in the episode, but please check out the Buying Time Foundation Watch Auction that ends July 14, 2026. Buying Time raises funds to support its partner charities that work with young people facing terminal illness.*** 00:01:18 - Introducing Gemma Parker, Head of Winging It, from Elliot Brown Devin Pennypacker - Time Well Spent Podcast 00:05:04 - Wrist Checks Gem Parker’s Elliot Brown Bloxworth Heritage Diver in Drunk Tank Pink Iman’s Elliot Brown Arne on a WatchGecko Octopod Chris’s Elliot Brown Beachmaster Ghost (also on the sand strap) How to use the Beachmaster Mission Timer (because Chris and Iman still have no idea) Chris’s Brother’s Rolex Daytona The Watch Your Mouth Jar Tally - (Iman mentioned the brand so much that we’re not sure it matters at this point) 00:20:48 - Main Segment - Gem’s Story PLUS: Women in the Watch Industry 00:44:45 - Gem’s Sheroes! Marcella from Stella Watch Company Abingdon from Abingdon Watch Co. **Chris’s Article on Abingdon** Kathleen McGivney - CEO of RedBar Group Lucy - The Watchbox Diaries and Beaucroft Watches Sophie - Sophie’s Watch World Emily - Secret Diary of a Watch Girl Olivia from Christopher Ward Anna - Chrono Girl Life Katya “Boss Lady of British Watches” from the British Watch and Clockmakers Association **BUYING TIME FOUNDATION AUCTION Running through July 14, 2026** 00:58:46 - Recurring Segment - Watch Gender-bending The original A Tale of Two Wristies Gender-bending Episode: Episode 3 from June 26, 2025 Gem’s Pick: Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy 50th Anniversary Iman’s Pick: Panerai Luminor Destro in Blue PAM01732 Chris’s Pick: Chanel Premiere Edition Originale Watch Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 28: Special Guest, Frank (Chris's Brother), Joins The Wristies - Talks Timex to Rolex and Everything in Between | 11 Jun 2026 | 01:21:54 | |
Chris's brother, Frank, is the person responsible for getting Chris properly into watches. Although Frank has stayed outside the global and online watch community, preferring to enjoy the hobby on his own. Iman and Chris ask him the important questions! How has that impacted his hobby? What watches are appealing? And what's it like not to be bombarded with watch posts on Instagram?! **DISCLAIMER** Frank and Chris sound almost exactly alike and can even control each other's phones with their voices... so prepare to be confused. 14:55 - Wrist Checks Iman’s Black Bay 58 Bronze (like this but on a less hairy wrist) Frank’s Timex x seconde/seconde/ Root Beer 22:31 - Main Segment: Frank’s Watch Collecting Journey Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Omega Diver 300 Green/Bronze Gold Frank’s Daytona on Rally Strap AP Royal Oak (Waffles are for tummies) Patek Nautilus (Chris, as always, refuses to link to Patek) 1:05:39 - Recurring Segment: Wrist Candy Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Bumble Bee” Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 27: Our First Wristiversary - Therapy Session, Royal Pop Fiasco, and Audience Questions | 28 May 2026 | 01:10:25 | |
Join Chris and Iman as they celebrate one year of podcasting in the only way they know how…a therapy session! The Wristies Catch Up: Chris’s CAMP Glacier Yellowstone Sunnies Chris’s AP x Swatch ‘Royal Pop’ Release Essay Some Cool Pakistani Bridal Mehndi Designs The Tradition of the Joota Chupai 20:30 - Wrist Checks Chris’s Nomos Club Campus Iman’s BB58 Bronze (she hasn't posted hers yet, but it looks exactly LIKE THIS) 22:42 - First Annual Wristy Therapy Session Can Chris Stop Impulse Buying Hype Pieces? Chris’s Tissot PRX (sold) Chris’s Studio Underdog Series 02 (sold) Chris’s Zelos (sold) Chris’s Dennison Dual Time (hanging on by a damn thread) Chris’s Clemence Munro (not going anywhere) Has Iman Become a Watch Snob? Iman’s Vintage Movado Iman’s Timex New Yorker Iman’s SKX Is Chris’s Dislike for Integrated Bracelets Bullshit? Chris’s Möels 369 Chris’s Direnzo Mondial Why Does Iman Think That Size Matters? 59:15 - Audience Questions @watch_zaddy - Now that the bronze desire is filled, which watches would you like to swap for a month? @overtime_the_podcast - If you could start your collection again, what watch would be an instant rebuy and why? @marks.watches - When will you both be adding a Cartier to your collections? @daytona.grrl - Have you noticed your watch preferences change over time? @seanaggie - What watch is boring at first glance, but ultimately brilliant? Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 26: Over the Top/Under the Radar - Hype Watches and Alternatives PLUS Watch News - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop | 14 May 2026 | 01:26:57 | |
The Wristies decide to find some unlikely alternatives to some hype watches, AND the thoughts on the Royal Pop! 08:10 - Chris’s Watch Needs A-Fixin Big thank you to Cassidy (@atkinshorology) for fixing Chris’s bracelet! 20:10 - Wrist Checks: THE WRISTY WATCH!!!! Iman’s BB58 Bronze 29:15 - Over the Top/Under the Radar Chris OTP 1 - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chris UTR 1 - Clemence Munro Iman OTP 1 - Universal Geneve Polerouter Iman UTR 1 - Rado World Travel Polerouter Universal Geneve Gilt Shadow Chris OTP 2 - Vacheron Overseas Chris UTR 2 - Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds Iman OTP 2 - Studio Underdog 01 Series Iman UTR 2 - Chronoswiss Delphis Jump Hour Chris OTP 3 - Rolex Daytona Chris UTR 3 - Hanhart 417 ES Flyback Iman OTP 3 - Rolex Explorer II Iman UTR 3 - Glycine Airman 1:11:30 - Watch News: Swatch x AP Monochrome Announcement Article Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 31: Audience Q&A Part II - Plus Watches in the Wild | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:57:57 | |
It's time for our second audience Q&A episode, where we answer questions that you all have sent in to our Instagram account: @ataleoftwowristies. If you have any burning questions for us, feel free to DM us on Instagram, and we will get to them in a future episode. And stick around for the introduction of our new recurring segment, Watches in the Wild! **Minor Minor Minor Odyssey Spoilers** -- btw, go see The Odyssey 00:08:40 - Wrist Checks Chris’s NWA - Seiko 5 x Rowing Blazers Iman’s BB58 Bronze 00:16:00 - Main Segment - Audience Q&A Thank you to the audience members who contributed questions: Chris 3-Watch Collection - BB58 Bronze, Speedy Snoopy, VC 1921 Iman 3-Watch Collection - Santos Carree, Rolex OP Beige, 34mm Lange Saxonia 00:46:50 - Recurring Segment - Watches in the Wild Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 32: The Wristy EDC Part 1 - Plus the New Christopher Ward Sealander GMT, the Seiko x Rowing Blazers Collab, and Thoughts on The Odyssey | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:58:02 | |
This is the first of two episodes on our everyday carry items. In this episode, we talk about clothes and the stress of dealing with body dysmorphia. We chat about staples in our own wardrobes and our "must-haves". If you believe you have undiagnosed Body Dysmorphic Disorder, please consult a mental health professional. We both believe in therapy as a helpful tool for anyone. But here are some helpful resources. Black beauty was revered in ancient Greek Culture The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Sappho - The Poetry Foundation Cartier Roadster Vintage Chronograph 00:21:20 - Wrist Checks Chris’s Seiko x Rowing Blazers Collab on a Long Island Watch 5-link bracelet Iman’s Loaner Christopher Ward Sealander GMT 36mm 00:32:38 - Main Segment - The Wristy’s EDC Iman: Stripe and Stare (women’s underwear) Bill Cunningham New York - Documentary (Currently available on Netflix) Chris: Goorin Bros - The Farm Truckers Nike - Jordan 1’s, Air Force 1’s, Kill Shot 2’s Follow us on the 'gram: Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11 | |||
| Episode 33: The Wristy EDC Part 2 - Pens, Fragrances, Flashlights, Knives, Water bottles, and Much More! | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:58:50 | |
This is Part 2 of The Wristies personal EDC. No wrist checks. No catching up! All business!!! 00:00:58 - Main Segment: Even More EDC Iman EDC: Favourite places for shirts: WNU, Gant, Sezane, Muji Favourite place for Ts: Cos, Sezane, Colorful Standard Favourite place for chunky knitwear: Finisterre Accessories: Sezane Tote - Sadly seems to have been discontinued but it's this one William Morris Gallery Archive Collection Video Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Chris EDC: Favorite Coats/Jackets: Accessories: Portland Leather XL Messenger Bag Camera - Sony A7CII Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster Windup Watch Shop Strap Changing Tool Imaginary Authors (Fragrances) Sample Pack Short Story Collection 00:49:22 - Budget Battle $850 USD Chris: Lorier Falcon ($699) Iman: Furlan Marri Sabbia Rosa ($725.40)
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