A Tale of Two Wristies

Episode 11: Thinking About That First Watch? - The Beginner’s Episode


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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

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