A Tale of Two Wristies
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.
A Tale of Two Wristies
Episode 11: Thinking About That First Watch? - The Beginner’s Episode
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:
Acquired Podcast - Rolex Episode
9:20 - Wrist Checks:
Chris’s Timex M79 Masked Marvel
Iman’s Omega Seamaster 2262
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
