**We’d like to begin by apologizing for the audio issues in this episode. We appreciate your understanding and are working to ensure it’s resolved for the next one.**

This week, things get personal as the Wristies don’t hold back with their questions. Watches, writing, and their personal lives are on the table in this no-holds-barred examination!

The Wristies Catch Up

Monsoon Wedding

Minutes and Hours

Bugonia

Möels + Co.

13:55 Wrist Checks

Chris’s Isotope Hydrium

Iman’s Movado

16:00 Wristies Q&A

Hans Wilsdorf Suspected Nazi Spy

Iman’s Play - The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs

Sir Quacks A Lot

Buci Watches

Iman hates Chris’s Dennison (don’t worry, I’m not getting rid of it)

Sony A7cii

@enthuseddad (thank you for the lens!)

IMAN singing

CHRIS singing

Chris’s Article About the CW Loco and Supply Chain Director

@Sophies.watch.world x Direnzo

Iman’s Vario

1:05:00 Wristies Rapid Fire Questions

1:08:14 Audience Question from Holly Abinger of Abinger Watches

Tudor Black Bay GMT

Vacheron 222

Follow us on the 'gram:
You'll find us @ataleoftwowristies
Chris is @poppingcrowns
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And most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupra

Just starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11

WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Abinger Watches

Buvette NYC Go get them runny eggs

Monbrey

Prevail

Christopher Ward

Studio Underd0g x Fears

Timex Atelier

Griffin Bartsch

Atelier Wen

Arken

Clemence

This Watch Life

Form & Function James needs all the stabby poke pokes

Blancpain Air Command

Giant Mouse

Meg Tocci

51:00 Too Many Microbrands? The Hype

Isotope

Holthinrich

Oris

@talkingabouttime

1:01:00 Budget Battle $2000

Kneijnsberg Hugenius

Formex Essence

Doxa Sub 200T

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

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:

Rolex mentoring programme

Acquired Podcast - Rolex Episode

9:20 - Wrist Checks:

Chris’s Timex M79 Masked Marvel

Iman’s Omega Seamaster 2262

Erika’s Originals Straps

12:55 - How we got into watches

21:00 - Anatomy of a Watch

• Case, dial, crystal, crown, lugs, hands, strap or bracelet, and movements
• The difference between quartz, automatic and manual wind

32:41 - What to Consider When Buying your First Watch

• Case diameter, lug-to-lug and lug width
• Changing straps
• Chronographs, dive watches and GMT bezels
• Accuracy of mechanical watches and chronometer certification (COSC/METAS)
• Fashion brands vs luxury brands vs regular watch brands
• Do your research!

1:00:20 - Pitfalls to avoid when buying your first watch

• Overthinking it
• Spending too much money too soon
• Being pressured by ADs
• Buying a watch to impress people

1:06:30 - How to Make Watch Friends

• Online communities
• Groups, fairs and events
• Smile :)

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