Explore every episode of the podcast A Tale of Two Wristies
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| TRAILER: Introducing A Tale of Two Wristies | 22 May 2025 | 00:00:46 | |
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: 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 | |||