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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

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

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

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

The Wristies accept accountability for their collecting habits. Adored pieces were sold, grails were acquired, and love was traded away. Will either of these enthusiasts conquer their disease?  Chichester Festival Theatre 10:15 - Wrist Checks  Iman’s Timex Sprite Iman’s Casio Ring Watch  Chris’s G-Shock Ring Watch Chris’s Vertex m36 Bronze  18:44 - State of the Collection  Chris and Iman's Collections Watches that have left the collection: Chris: Hamilton Ventura, Ciga Design Blue Planet, 2 San Martins, Erebus Ascent, SU Watermelon and Pink Lemonade, Seiko Speedtimer, CWC Mellor 72, GS SBGA413 Iman: Tissot PRX, Timex, Fears Brunswick, Glycine Airman, Hamilton Chrono, Hamilton Khaki Field Watches that have entered the collection: Chris: Omega CK859, Omega Silver Snoopy, Prevail Onward, Vario Solar Quartz, Möels 369, Isotope Moonshot and Hydrium, Dennison Dual Time, Santurce Collection Tiburon, Farr and Swit Kill Count @thedansome - 12 Days of Dansome Etsy - LunaLeatherArt (Where Chris got his Snoopy's bund strap) Iman: Casio Ani-Digi, Seiko 5, Maen Manhattan, Timex New Yorker, Piaget Polo, Vario Empire, Breitling Colt, Movado, Timex, IWC Portofino, Casio Ring Chris Most Worn: Omega CK859, Omega Snoopy, BB58 Bronze, Vertex M100A, Moels, and Isotope Chris Least Worn: Casios and digital watches Iman Most Worn: Breitling Colt, Tudor BB, Omega Seamaster, IWC Portofino Iman Least Worn: Casio, Seiko Tank, Vintage Oris, Timex, Grandfather’s Rolex, Piaget, and Cartier  1:05:20 - Marmite Watch Christopher Ward x Studio Underdog - Alliance Pocket Watch 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

Before we jump into this episode, I need everyone listening to take a moment and help me celebrate someone truly special: my co-host, my friend, my accidental platonic soulmate in horological chaos, Iman. We’ve only known each other for about two years, but something shifted when we met in person back in March 2025. A chance meeting turned into a real friendship. I never saw it coming, and then suddenly, I couldn’t imagine my life without it. She just celebrated her 39th birthday, and if there’s anyone who deserves a standing ovation from our Wristies audience, it’s her. She’s edited every episode but one, poured herself into this show, and opened her heart to all of you with a generosity that humbles me. I like to normalize telling your friends you love them, and as someone who is usually emotionally guarded, it still surprises me how quickly I loved Iman. She’s my family. I look forward to the many occasions I can celebrate her moving forward, but please join me in celebrating her now.  WindUp Watch Shop  Vaer x Worn & Wound x Topo  Möels + Co.  Elliot Brown  Chris’s “Article” on the Bel Canto Lumiere  Farr + Switt Kill Count  18:09 - Wrist Checks Omega Silver Snoopy IWC 20:40 - Birthdays and Watches Iman wants a BB58 Bronze for her 40th  Omega Speedmaster Reduced  Vertex M100A Piaget Polo  39:50 - Watch News Tudor Ranger Tudor Moonphase  Omega Planet Ocean  The Baby Plop Plop  Breitling Lady Premier  Casio x Back to the Future  Straum and The Real Time Show Podcast  Stephen’s Photos of Straum  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

**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 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

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 movementsThe difference between quartz, automatic and manual wind32:41 - What to Consider When Buying your First Watch Case diameter, lug-to-lug and lug widthChanging strapsChronographs, dive watches and GMT bezelsAccuracy of mechanical watches and chronometer certification (COSC/METAS)Fashion brands vs luxury brands vs regular watch brandsDo your research!1:00:20 - Pitfalls to avoid when buying your first watch Overthinking itSpending too much money too soonBeing pressured by ADsBuying a watch to impress people1:06:30 - How to Make Watch Friends Online communitiesGroups, fairs and eventsSmile :)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

WINDUP WATCH SHOP GIVEAWAY We’ve teamed up with our friends at @windupwatchshop to give ONE lucky listener a $350 digital gift card to the Windup Watch Shop!  Here’s how to enter: 1. Subscribe to A Tale of Two Wristies on your favorite podcast platform (and hey, a rating or review wouldn’t hurt ). 2. Follow @ataleoftwowristies AND @windupwatchshop on Instagram. 3. You will receive additional entries for sharing this post and tagging friends in the comments who need more wrist candy in their lives. No limit on additional entries.  Giveaway runs from October 2 – November 2. Winner will be chosen by the Windup Watch Shop on November 2nd. Big thanks to Windup for making this happen, and good luck to everyone who enters—may the odds (and the straps) be ever in your favor.  **Full rules can be found in the blog post at windupwatchshop.com ** For anyone like Iman, where is Cleveland anyway? Windup Watch Shop and Worn & Wound Windup Watch Fair NYC What is Padel, Pickleball, and Squash? Chris’s Article - Toronto Timepiece Show Devin’s Omega Planet Ocean 2200.50 Chris’s Isotope Moonshot  Iman’s Breitling Colt  WRIST CANDY Gerald Genta GENTISSIMA OURSIN 36 Fire Opal Fears x Studio Underd0g - The Manhattan  Louie Erard Gravee Main Awake Son Mai - Frosted Leaf - Green 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

In this episode, the Wristies get all up on your Q’s with their A’s!  Providing the Q’s: @hour_you_doin , @centralseconds , @sophies.watch.world , @watchmewatch9 , @tom_j_cox_ , @minutemeg , @sophiescottlewisart , @overtime_the_podcast , @shaikhrattlenroll , @linusloveswatches , @JustWatches  Iman jumps through hoops for a Portofino. Chris’s Speedmaster Snoopy  Straphabit Straps Iman’s Vario Empire Art Nouveau  Chris’s Collector Conversation  Iman’s Tudor BB Steel and Gold  Chris’s Tudor BB58 Bronze Vacheron Historiques 1921  Panerai Radiomir  Iman’s Cartier Ronde  Patek 3940J Isotope  Chris’s Hamilton Pocket Watch Article Spring Bar Tool  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

**DISCLAIMER** The Wristies experienced a few issues with sound in this episode and are genuinely sorry for any discomfort to your delicate ears.  This week The Wristies discuss whether purchasing a watch from an authorized dealer is worth it. Iman is refreshed by her Sprite and obsessed with suitcases. Chris goes crazy over a cartoon dog. One of the Wristies defends an unloved yet useful complication, while the other doesn’t give a flying flapjack that his favorite complication is truly useless. 1:31 - The Wristies Catch Up @JustWatches1 - Enables Iman w/Spread Sheets The Suitcase of Iman’s Dreams Empire podcast William Dalrymple's Globetrotter 13:15 - Wrist Checks & THE CALL Iman’s NWA - Timex Sprite Robert Spangle's photo report  Chris’s NWA - Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy StrapHabit 22:23 - Main Segment: Authorized Dealer vs. Pre-Owned/Gray Market @RedBarVirginiaBeach run by Chris and @WatchRolling REEDS Jewelers  AnOrdain Watches Iman’s Tudor Chris’s Tudor  Paul Smith (suits) Rolex OP Beige Dial Jomashop Chrono24 1:02:32 - Recurring Segment - It’s Complicated Iman’s pick - Power Reserve Indicator - Kurono Tokyo Sensu N.O.S. Chris’s pick - Moonphase - Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase  Breguet Classique Power Reserve Moonphase 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

It’s not the size that counts; it’s how you convey confidence through your brand. Join the Wristies as they try to define microbrands, talk about their favorite micro/independents, and go slack-jawed and drool over a couple of watches they’d like to add to their collections.  2:10 - The Wristies Catch Up Wristtrack App Form & Function Podcast Yellowcard - “Ocean Avenue” Red Hot Chili Peppers - “Californication” Billy Joel - “52nd Street” 4:25 - Wrist Checks & Abinger Part 2 Cartier Ronde Abinger Nimrod - Pre-Order Vario 1918  @Talkingabouttime 21:10 - Micro/Independent Brands Christopher Ward Rebecca Struthers Roger Smith Louis Erard  Traska Nivada Grenchen  Vulcain Fears Space One Anoma 49:30 The Wristies Choose Some Micros Vario Time Factors Möels & Co.  Maen Isotope  Serica Vertex 1:08:50 - Wrist Candy  Hanhart 417 ES Flyback Lorier Astra 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

What do the Royal Oak, Grand Seiko Snowflake, Tissot PRX, and full-lume dials  have in common? They're all under attack! We dive into our first ever brand collab with the charming folks at Abinger Watches, before putting our collections through a mid-year performance review. Which watches pull the most wrist time? And what are our goals going forward? You’ll learn Iman has strong feelings about “snot watches,” while Chris risks being banned from Genta fan clubs, before we finish off with a listener question. Notes: Rolex Kermit  Breitling Top Time Top Time Triumph  Chris’ Collector Conversation Abinger Mr. Jones OnMyWrist App Iman's Tudor BB31 Iman's Breitling Iman's Omega Seamaster Chris’ Movado  Chris’ Darth Vader watch Chris’ BB58 Bronze Chris’ Omega CK859 Chris’ Vertex m100a Chris’ Tetra and Club Chris’ Grand Seiko SBGA413 Chris’s Citizen Promaster Dive Iman’s SKX033  Iman’s Vario Empire Art Nouveau  Iman’s Cartier  Iman’s Oris Chris’ Pink Lemonade and Watermelon Signum Watches Ingenieur history  Moser Streamliner Moels 369 Christopher Ward Twelve Code 11.59 Starwheel Gerald Genta Watches Genta Mickey Mouse Jump Hour Octo Finissimo  PRX  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

We’re thrilled to welcome our first-ever guest to the pod—Mike Pearson, North American Brand Director for Christopher Ward! Mike brings over years of industry experience and infectious passion to the mic. Having spearheaded CW’s bold North American expansion, he’s been instrumental in shaping the brand’s growing reputation for exceptional quality and innovation.  In this episode, we dig into the new Superman movie (SPOILERS AHEAD), and have some fun fan-casting watches onto the characters. We wrap things up with a great audience question from @tom_j_cox_ that gives us the feels.  Cape up, wind your watch, and press play. And if you want to visit Mike at the Christopher Ward showroom in Dallas, you can make an appointment HERE. Wrist checks  - Mike’s Christopher Ward  - Iman’s Movado / HANDDN  - Chris’ Citizen Promaster Eve Teschmacher Iman: Universal Geneve bracelet watch Mike: Chopard Happy Sport Chris: Reverso Mr Terrific Chris: HYT Hastroid Silver Limited Edition Iman: Breitling Navitimer Mike: Tag Heuer Connected Perry White Mike: Speedmaster Iman: Polerouter Chris: Bulova dress watch Jimmy Olsen Mike: Snoopy moon swatch  Chris:  G-Shock Iman: Submariner Lex Luthor Chris: Lange Zeitwerk Iman: Apple Watch Mike: Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime.  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