A Tale of Two Wristies

Chris and Iman
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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. 

  1. 2D AGO

    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

    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 Ruessell 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

    1h 27m

  2. MAR 19

    Episode 22: Chris's UK Adventure - British Watchmakers Day, Struthers Watchmakers, Cumbria Clock Company, And More!

    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

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 26

    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!

    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

    1h 11m

  4. FEB 19

    Episode 20: Katya Audsley Spills the Beans on British Watchmakers' Day - And Iman Declares the Holy Trinity of British Watchmaking

    This week, the Wristies welcome Katya Audsley, the PR and Memberships Manager, for the British Watch and Clock Makers Association. British Watchmakers’ Day The 26 Special Edition Watches  The Wristology Podcast  11:13 Wrist Checks Katya’s Beaucroft  Chris’s Möels 528 Diatom Justin Richardson  Timor Paulin Iman’s IWC Portofino Pilot 14:48 Main Segment - Questions for Katya Roger Smith - Watchmaker’s Apprentice Movie  Sophie Scott-Lewis First Artist in Residence  The Wristies will be at the WatchGecko table The British Watchmaking Holy Trinity (According to Iman)  Christopher Ward  Fears - Nicholas Bowman-Scargill on The Timist Podcast Studio Underd0g 52:05 Wrist Candy Roger Smith Series 6 Fears Brunswick 40 Flamingo  Mr. Jones Watches Feline Fine  Fears Brunswick 40 ‘1846 Edition’ Oris Bullseye Seiko SNK06J5 Ember Monro  Schofield  Farer Moriarty 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

    1h 8m

  5. FEB 5

    Episode 19: State of the Nitpicking - The Wristies Nitpick their Own Collections - PLUS British Watchmaker's Day Limited Editions

    Nothing is perfect, and honestly, that’s half the fun. In this episode, the Wristies turn the loupe inward, digging into their own watch collections to celebrate what they love… and lovingly nitpick what could be better. It’s an honest, funny breakdown of why even our favorite watches aren’t flawless, and why we adore them anyway. Plus, WATCH NEWS: the Wristies choose a few of their favorite watches from the recent release of British Watchmaker's Day limited editions! A few places to donate: RAICES National Immigration Project Immigrant Defense Project 12:52 - Wrist Checks Iman’s Xeric Retrograde  Chris’s Möels 528  18:25 - The Wristies Nitpick Their Own Collections  Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze Chris’s Time + Tide Article  Omega Seamaster 2262 Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy 50th Anniversary  IWC Portofino Pilot Nomos Tetra  Maen Manhattan Isotope Moonshot Terra Maris  Seiko Tank  1:01:27 - Watch News British Watchmaker’s Day Limited Editions The Wristies can’t wait to see: FIND ALL 26 LE’s HERE Apiar  Christopher Ward Loco  Beaucroft Rebel Red Geckota Pioneer  Monro Lost in Space Fears Brunswick Silver 180 Years  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

    1h 16m

  6. JAN 22

    Episode 18: Rising Watch Prices and the Impact on Enthusiasts - Spoiler Alert - The Rich are Getting Richer

    We know what you're thinking... "The Wristies don't know a darn thing about money, the economy, or the state of affairs of an entire industry; what makes them think they can chat about it?" ...We have microphones! Omega's Little Secret Time + Tide London Discovery Studio Wristology Podcast Furlan Marri Disco Volante Subdial Emily Dickinson's Letters to Susan Gilbert 18:52 - Wrist Checks:  Chris’s Prevail Onward Future Shadow Gray Iman’s Breitling Colt VPC Watches 27:10 - Main Segment - Watch Industry Prices and How it Impacts Us This Watch, That Watch: Up and Up: What is going on with Watch Prices? Why you should start considering independents and bespoke pieces over big-box brands: Nomos, Christopher Ward, Serica, Sartory Billard, Garrick 1:07:50 - Recurring Segment - Watch Crimes In good conscience, we will not link to Iman's watch crime; however, we fully support you if you'd like to buy this hideous bracelet from Smartlet.  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

    1h 20m

  7. JAN 8

    Episode 17: The Year Ahead in Watches, Plus Finding the Perfect Watch for a Milestone Birthday

    The Wristies summon the foresight of the horological gods to predict the future! Isotope Hydrium Clock Direnzo Mondial Space Girl Article 19:20 - Wrist Checks: Chris’s Speedmaster Luna Leather Art  Iman’s IWC Pilot Handdn Straps  22:44 - Main Segment: The Year Ahead in Watches 23:30 - What we want to see more of Vario Solar Quartz RZE UTD Erebus Quartz Vertex M36 Brew x Teddy Vario x RZE Heuer x Fragment Vaer x Topo x Worn & Wound 44:50 - Designs We’re Tired Of Hodinkee Moser Stone Dials Piaget Step Bezel 53:10 - Brand Predictions 1:01:00 - What we want brands to stop doing 1:04:00 - Audience Question Iman and Chris help James @fiery23 choose a watch for his 50th Iman says, “Go gold.” Rolex GMT Master 16758 Rolex King Midas  Rolex 18k Day Date  Fears 18k Brunswick 38mm Chris says, “Go custom.” Garrick  Sartory Billard  RGM Watches JN Shapiro  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

    1h 15m

  8. 12/25/2025

    Episode 16: The Wristy Awards 2025 - Our Favorite Watches of the Year!

    Iman and Chris embark upon setting the standard for horological award shows with their first Wristy Awards!  A sincere 'thank you' to everyone who has been with us during this first calendar year... we look forward to providing more entertainment and watch goodness in 2026! The Death of Bunny Munro Down Cemetery Road  Britt Pearce Q&A 10:50 - Wrist Checks Iman: Cartier Ronde Chris: Tag Monaco 16:00 - Main Segment: The Wristy Awards ****For the complete list of awards, including links to each and every watch, here is a link to our Google Doc**** Favorite Everyday Watch - “The ‘I Don’t Have Time for This’ Daily Driver Award” Iman: Rolex 1908 Chris: Cartier Santos Titanium and RZE UTD 8000 Favorite Dive Watch - “The ‘Will Never See Water But Looks Amazing’ Diver Award” Iman: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm Chris: Omega Planet Ocean Favorite Dress Watch - “The ‘Fancy Enough for a Wedding, Quiet Enough for a Funeral’ Dress Watch Award” Iman: Lange 1815 Chris: JLC Reverso Pink Gold Favorite GMT / Travel Watch - “The Jet Lag Hero Award” Iman: Grand Seiko Moondrop Chris: Nomos Club WT Favorite Chronograph - “Timing Random Shit Because We Can Award” Iman: Breitling Top Time  Chris: PF Sport Chronograph Favorite Collaboration - “When We Play Nice and Make Something Cool Award” Iman: Lorier Roosevelt  Chris: Vario x RZE Favorite Revival/Reissue - “The ‘We Dug in the Archive and Struck Gold’ Award” Iman: GP Legacy Chris: Louie Vuitton Monterey  Most Overhyped Watch - “The ‘Okay Calm Down, It’s Fine’ Overhype Trophy” Iman: The Gimlet Chris: Landdweller - Monochrome Article Most Underrated Release - “The Y’all Slept on This One Award” Iman: Squale Corallo  Chris: VC Overseas UT The Iman would yeet this off a cliff award Chris: Hermes Horsie  The Chris would yeet this off a cliff award Iman: AP Offshore Watch that Defined the Year’s Chaos Energy Iman: JD Year of Snake Chris: GShock Germ Favorite Affordable Watch (Under $1K) Award - “The Budget Banger Award” Iman: Arken Alterum Chris: Abinger Nimrod Favorite Micro/Independent Watch Award - “The ‘Small But Mighty’ Award” Iman: AnOrdain Porcelain  Chris: CW Loco Watch of the Year - “The Horological Supreme: Bow Before Your New Wrist Overlord” Iman: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Chris: Breguet Experimentale 1 - Monochrome 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

    1h 26m
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About

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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  • Creator
    Chris and Iman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Tale of Two Wristies
  • Show Website
    A Tale of Two Wristies

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