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 

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