Wristology – Details, episodes & analysis

In episode 2, we discuss the new watch releases of the past week which include the Zenith x Time & Tide White Surfer, the Hanhart 415 ES & lastly the new Behrens x Chaykin collaboration.

Barney also talks about strap ons….and we have some technical difficulties (sorry!)

Wrist Checks:

Barney - Studio Underd0g Avacado

Wahhaj - Ollech and Wajs 8001 Havana

Wahhaj’s 3 Picks:

- Swiss Watch Company - Tumbler in Green

- Wicked Watch Company - Anniversary Flieger (Aventurine)

- RZE UTD800

Barney’s 3 Picks:

- Martin Design - Supernatural Trinity

- Veneziano - Nereide GMT

- Cincinnati Watch Company - Guild Mechanical in Gold

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Welcome to the Wristology Podcast. A podcast where two fellow enthusiasts discuss the world of Microbrands and Independents in the horological space.

In the pilot episode, we discuss why we started the podcast, how we got into watches & also our current state of the collection. We also touched on some new releases from Furlan Marri & Christopher Ward.

Disclaimer: There may be occasional mention of some legacy brands…

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Barney - Gingerwatchguy

Wahhaj - Novicewatchcollector

Wrist Checks:

• ​Barney’s Nivada Super Antarctic Polar x Ace Jewlers LE
• ​Wahhaj’s Ollech & Wajs 8001 Havana

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In episode 3, we discuss our recent watch purchases, a lacklustre release from Schwarz-Etienne and what watches are next on our buy list.

Wrist Checks:

Wahhaj - Christopher Ward Twelve

Barney - Fears Brunswick Orchid

Watches Discussed:

Schwarz Etienne - 1902 Reserve De Marche

Echo Neutra Rivanera

Barney’s Next Watches:

Echo Neutra Rivanera

Wahhaj’s Next Watches:

Thomas Schnelle

Watches we both want:

Habring Felix

Mentions:

Furlan Marri Disco Volante

The In House Movement

Thomas Schnelle In Depth

In episode 8, we discuss the new watches released in the last week and one that’s not released yet before delving deeper into what criteria we follow before buying a watch. Wahhaj also claims his first horological groom victim.

New releases:

- Formex Essence 41 “Ghost”

- Anoma A1 Opitcal

- Selten x WHC Jui

Mentions:

- Earthen Company - Summit collection

In episode 7, we briefly discuss the new releases of this week before going onto our microbrand alternatives of some iconic watches…apologies in advance for the super long episode.

Please bare in mind, the ending of this episode is a little rough around the edges due to some connection errors… typical.

Wrist Checks:

Wahhaj - Ming 22.01 GMT

Barney - Ollech & Wajs 8001 Havana

New Releases Discussed:

- Hulsman Easy Perpetual

- Seiko SKX 5 Sports SSK047 & SRPL99

Barney’s 3 picks:

- Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea

- Jaques Bianchi JB300 Blue

- Vario Versa

Wahhaj’s 3 picks:

- Farer Chrono Sport - Carnegie Titanium

- Scurfa Diver One Titanium

- Frederique Constant Classic Moneta Moonphase

In episode 6, we discuss the new Atelier Wen Ancestra before choosing our neo-vintage picks for under £3.5K & Barney receives a compliment.

Wrist Checks:

Wahhaj - IXDAO 5303

Barney - Universal Geneve Polerouter

Barney’s 3 Picks:

- Jaquet Droz El Prado (Ref: 1795.JS.92T)

- Chopard Classic (Ref: 1168)

- IWC Pilot Double Chronograph (Ref: IW371333)

Wahhaj’s 3 Picks:

- Omega Speedmaster Reduced (Ref: 275.0032)

- Paul Picot Technograph (Ref: 0334.S)

- Vincent Calabrese Power Reserve (Ref: Unknown)

In episode 5, we briefly discuss the new watch releases of the last week before taking a deeper dive into the Chinese watch industry spanning from homage watches to the haute horology & Wahhaj is horologically groomed…..

Wrist Checks:

Wahhaj - Casio AE1000W

Barney - Casio GA-2100SKE-7AER

Watches Discussed:

- SeL Instruments Hyperlite GP

- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech 5029

- San Martin SN0144-CG

- Seagull Split Second Chronograph

- Peacock Plumage Gaze Hand-Made Guilloché Tourbillon

- IXDAO Engineer

- Qin Gan

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Mentions:

- J.S. Watchmaking

In episode 4, we discuss the newest watch releases of the last week, before discussing our 3 picks from independent watch makers under £5K & Barney touches on dark rooms…

Wrist Checks:

Wahhaj - Breguet Trad….kidding…no watch on this week…..

Barney - Baltic Hermetique Dual Time

Watches Discussed:

- Tuseno Supervintage

- Omega Seamaster 300

- Ming 37.02 Monolith

Barney’s 3 picks:

- Maghnam Makina

- Holthinrichs Signature Oranment

- Dornbluth & Sohn Calibre 99.1 Medium

Wahhaj’s Next Watches:

- Jaeger Benzinger Blue Edition 6

- Ophion Velos 786

- Holthinrichs Signature Ornament

Mentions:

- The In house movement

In episode 10, we discuss a few of the many new releases from the last week before briefly discussing our upcoming trip to Geneva for GWD. Apologies for the cutting audio due to Barney’s technical issues.

Also, a big thank you to all our listeners. We’ve made it to episode 10 and couldn’t have done it without you guys (the 3 people listening). Many many more things to come, first milestone successfully reached!

Wahhaj’s New Releases:

- Christopher Ward 12 660

- Vacheron Constantsin Overseas Perpetual Ultra Thin

- Earthen Co - Summit Collection

- Micromilspec Pilot GMT

Barney’s New Releases:

- The new Fears Jump Hour Barleycorn, Brunswick 38 Charcoal Rose & Redcliff ES

- Ming 57.04 Iris

- Glashutte Original Pano Matic Calendar

Mentions:

- Massena Lab x Vianny Halter - Old Soul

- M.A.D1s X Yinka Llori - Grow Your Dreams

In episode 9, we discuss some of the recently released new watches before getting into our personal relationship with watch social media.

Wrist Checks:

Wahhaj: Impossible Watch Company Aventurine

Barney - Arsene Lippens Numerico Blu Mezzanotte

New Releases:

- Ba111od Chapter 8 Moonphase

- Dennison Date Night

- Holthinrichs Ornament Lab 1.24

- Paulin Mara

Mentions:

- Vintage Nivada Premium

- Ford GT

- Bugatti La Voiture Noire