A Tale of Two Wristies

Chris and Iman

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. 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
  3. 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
4.2
out of 5
18 Ratings

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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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