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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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TRAILER: Introducing A Tale of Two Wristies
jeudi 22 mai 2025 • Duration 00:46
We are so thrilled to be introducing a new watch enthusiast podcast with us - Chris and Iman - as your horological co-hosts. Stay tuned for our first episode which is due to be released on 29th May. And in the meantime please share, like, follow, subscribe or slide into our DMs. We can't wait to get started!
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 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 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 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 5: Super Wristies Assemble - Fancasting watches with Mike Pearson, featuring everything from Lange to Citizen with a healthy dose of Vintage
Episode 5
jeudi 24 juillet 2025 • Duration 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.
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 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!
Episode 6
jeudi 7 août 2025 • Duration 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:
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 7: What is a microbrand anyway? PLUS: Wrist Candy, Abinger Part 2, and Iman’s fake Mont Blanc!
Episode 7
jeudi 21 août 2025 • Duration 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:
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 8: Chris is Over the Moon about the Omega Silver Snoopy - purchasing from an AD vs. Online/Pre-Owned/Grey Market
Episode 8
mardi 2 septembre 2025 • Duration 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:
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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