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

Episode 11: Thinking About That First Watch?  - The Beginner’s EpisodeChris 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 & RECOMMENDATIONS2.15: Catching up:Rolex mentoring programmeAcquired Podcast - Rolex Episode9:20 - Wrist Checks:Chris’s Timex M79 Masked MarvelIman’s Omega Seamaster 2262Erika’s Originals Straps12:55 - How we got into watches21:00 - Anatomy of a WatchCase, 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 WatchCase 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 watchOverthinking itSpending too much money too soonBeing pressured by ADsBuying a watch to impress people1:06:30 - How to Make Watch FriendsOnline communitiesGroups, fairs and eventsSmile :)Follow us on the 'gram:You'll find us @ataleoftwowristiesChris is @poppingcrownsIman is @ticktick_taptapAnd most importantly, our mascot Phantom is @phantom_of_the_pupraJust starting the hobby? Start with Ep. 11WRISTIES WATCH GLOSSARY & RECOMMENDATIONS