Episodes

  • Episode 28: Special Guest, Frank (Chris's Brother), Joins The Wristies - Talks Timex to Rolex and Everything in Between
    Jun 11 2026

    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.

    The brotherly watch nerds

    Charlotte Wikipedia

    14:55 - Wrist Checks

    Iman’s Black Bay 58 Bronze (like this but on a less hairy wrist)

    Frank’s Cartier Santos Dumont

    Frank’s Timex x seconde/seconde/ Root Beer

    Chris’s Timex M79 Snoopy

    Chris’s Vertex M100A


    22:31 - Main Segment: Frank’s Watch Collecting Journey

    Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887

    Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

    Omega Diver 300 Green/Bronze Gold

    Omega CK859

    Frank’s Daytona on Rally Strap

    Tag Heuer Carrera 160th LE

    Christopher Ward

    Studio Underd0g

    Brew Watches

    Rolex Yachtmaster

    AP Royal Oak (Waffles are for tummies)

    Patek Nautilus (Chris, as always, refuses to link to Patek)

    AP Museum


    1:05:39 - Recurring Segment: Wrist Candy

    Rolex Explorer I 36mm

    Grand Seiko SBGW 289

    Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Bumble Bee”

    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 27: Our First Wristiversary - Therapy Session, Royal Pop Fiasco, and Audience Questions
    May 28 2026

    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?

    Pinion

    Bamford

    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

    Vacheron 222

    Why Does Iman Think That Size Matters?

    @sophies.watch.world

    @sophiescottlewisart


    59:15 - Audience Questions

    @watch_zaddy - Now that the bronze desire is filled, which watches would you like to swap for a month?

    Möels 528

    Vintage Movado

    @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:
    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 26: Over the Top/Under the Radar - Hype Watches and Alternatives PLUS Watch News - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop
    May 14 2026

    The Wristies decide to find some unlikely alternatives to some hype watches, AND the thoughts on the Royal Pop!


    Phantom’s Gotcha Day!

    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!!!!

    Chris’s BB58 Bronze

    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:
    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 25: The Wristies First Annual Touch and Feel Session - Watches and Wonders 2026 Recap
    Apr 30 2026

    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

    Chris’s Seiko Arnie


    23:20 - Main Segment: Watches and Wonders Wristy Recap

    Grand Seiko’s New Divers

    IWC Releases

    Rolex Releases

    Tudor Releases

    Oris Star

    Vacheron Overseas

    Cartier Watches and Wonders Releases


    50:00 - Trends

    Integrated Bracelets Will Never Die

    JLC Integrated Bracelet Releases


    Stone Dials

    Piaget Polo Lapis


    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

    AP Stone Bracelet Watch


    1:06:40 - The Wristies Favorites of the Show

    TAG Solargraph

    Parmigiani Chrono

    Panerai Destro 44mm

    Cartier Roadster

    Bulgari Octo 37mm Gold

    Hautlence Kubera

    4 Rolex Daytonas - Off-Catalog


    1:24:40 - Watch Crimes

    Norqain Sprinkles

    Moser Pump


    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode 24: Let Go of the Hype! - The Watches and Wonders Survival Guide
    Apr 16 2026

    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:

    Iman’s IWC Portofino Pilot

    Erica’s Originals

    Octopod Strap from WatchGecko

    The Pitt

    Chris’s Hamilton Murph


    Omega Constellation Observatory


    12:50 - Main Segment: Watches & Wonders Survival Guide

    Chris’s Article on the Psychology of Watch Collecting

    Fears

    Britt Pearce Nomos Video

    Hodinkee

    Fratello

    Worn & Wound

    Monochrome

    WatchPro

    Nomos World Timer

    Baltic World Timer

    IWC Ingenieur 35mm

    Longines Hydroconquest


    50:55 - Audience Question

    @seanaggie : Not watch-related, but what is your favorite vacation destination ever?

    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    56 mins
  • 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
    Apr 2 2026

    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

    Longines HydroConquest

    Dennison ALD Dual Time Shades

    Christopher Ward C63 Sealander True GMT

    Doxa Sub 200 II


    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?

    Certina

    Breguet - Literally the day after we recorded, Breguet announced this banger!

    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 22: Chris's UK Adventure - British Watchmakers Day, Struthers Watchmakers, Cumbria Clock Company, And More!
    Mar 19 2026

    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

    Tate Britain

    Isotope

    Moels + Co

    Andrew Morgan Watches

    Worn & Wound

    Elliot Brown

    Fears Celestial

    OraOrea

    Samuel Ford Tattoo

    The Wristology Podcast

    Vertex

    Dracula - Cynthia Erivo

    Sophie Scott-Lewis (Artist in Residence)

    Abinger

    Struthers Watchmakers

    Cumbria Clock Company

    Clocktime Digital Museum

    Clemence 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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 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!
    Feb 26 2026

    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 Cavendish Jewellers

    Watches of Mayfair

    Time and Tide

    New Bond Street (Oris, Grand Seiko)

    Burlington Arcade

    Kibble

    Subdial

    Watchfinder

    H and T Pawnbrokers

    Tortoise

    Falco

    Auctions: Bonhams in Knightsbridge

    Clockmakers’ Museum at Science Museum

    Globetrotter Luggage

    Imperial War Museum

    Jeremy King Restaurants

    Arlington

    Simpsons

    The Park

    Lina Stores

    Hoppers

    Flat Iron

    Caravan

    Oma

    Berenjak

    Forza Wine

    Honey & Co

    Delamina

    Taka

    Borough Market

    Mercato Mayfair

    Near Lindley Hall:

    Regency Cafe

    Taro

    Ivy

    Bills

    Rosa’s Thai

    Cinnamon Club

    Curzon Victoria (cinema)

    Theatre

    The Black Dog


    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

    WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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    1 hr and 11 mins