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The podcast where watch talk feels like late-night café conversation. Join Chris—a U.S.-based watch writer, poet, and comic book creator—and Iman, a playwright from London, as they navigate time zones, trade horological hanky-panky, and share stories about everything from writing to dog ownership.
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Episode 14: Happy Birthday, Iman! Plus - BDay Watches, the Tudor Ranger, Omega Planet Ocean, Breitling Lady Premier, and WTF Rolex?!
Episode 14
jeudi 27 novembre 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
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!
Episode 13
jeudi 13 novembre 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
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?
Episode 4
jeudi 10 juillet 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11
Episode 3: Pride! Nomos, Zenith, Tudor and Norqain - what does gender have to do with watches?
jeudi 26 juin 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
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
Episode 2
jeudi 12 juin 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11
Episode 1: A watch enthusiast meet-cute. Plus - Wrist Candy; Timex, Vertex, Omega, Nomos, and more!
Episode 1
jeudi 29 mai 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11
Episode 12: Windup NYC Recap (The Whistle Stop Tour) - Timex, Studio Underd0g, Christopher Ward, Dennison
jeudi 30 octobre 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11
Episode 11: Thinking About That First Watch? - The Beginner’s Episode
jeudi 16 octobre 2025 • Duration 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
- Case, dial, crystal, crown, lugs, hands, strap or bracelet, and movements
- The difference between quartz, automatic and manual wind
32:41 - What to Consider When Buying your First Watch
- Case diameter, lug-to-lug and lug width
- Changing straps
- Chronographs, dive watches and GMT bezels
- Accuracy of mechanical watches and chronometer certification (COSC/METAS)
- Fashion brands vs luxury brands vs regular watch brands
- Do your research!
1:00:20 - Pitfalls to avoid when buying your first watch
- Overthinking it
- Spending too much money too soon
- Being pressured by ADs
- Buying a watch to impress people
1:06:30 - How to Make Watch Friends
- Online communities
- Groups, fairs and events
- Smile :)
Follow us on the 'gram:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11
Episode 10: Featuring Worn & Wound’s Devin Pennypacker and a Windup Watch Shop Giveaway! Plus, do we really need our watches?
Episode 10
jeudi 2 octobre 2025 • Duration 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:
1. Subscribe to A Tale of Two Wristies on your favorite podcast platform (and hey, a rating or review wouldn’t hurt ).
2. Follow @ataleoftwowristies AND @windupwatchshop on Instagram.
3. You will receive additional entries for sharing this post and tagging friends in the comments who need more wrist candy in their lives. No limit on additional entries.
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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
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
Episode 9
jeudi 18 septembre 2025 • Duration 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:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
Iman is @ticktick_taptap
And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra
Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11
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