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Ep 180Ep. 180: Discussing IWC's 2021 Novelties with CEO Chris Grainger
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we welcome Chris Grainger, the CEO of IWC. We talk to Chris about IWC’s latest tech-forward watches, take a deep dive into their unique ceratanium material, discuss the finer points of handset selection, and look forward to what IWC might have in store in the not too distant future. While we often associate IWC with their pilot’s watches, there’s a lot going on at the brand in terms of advancing new tech, and if you’re interested in interesting new watchmaking technologies, particularly as they relate to sports watches, you’ll want to give this one a listen. Before our interview with Chris, take a look at what we think was some pretty big news to drop a few weeks ago, and that’s a new release from Frederique Constant. The Slimline Monolithic Manufacture uses a silicon oscillator as a replacement for the balance and balance spring, which is a pretty major technological advancement that few brands have even attempted, and Frederique Constant has accomplished at a price point far below the likes of some of the Swiss luxury brands that have played in this market. We break down the new tech and give our thoughts on what this means for the brand in the first half of the podcast. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach W’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGA375Zach K’s wrist check: G-Shock GA2100Blake’s wrist check: IWC ref. 3706Frederique Constant Slimline Monolithic ManufactureFlexousFrederique Constant’s Perpetual CalendarTAG Heuer MikrogirderIWC Top Gun Chronograph SFTIIWC Tribute to 3705IWC’s expansive pilot’s watch collection
Ep 179Ep. 179: All Things Sneaker Collecting with Nick Engvall of Sneaker History and Elhadji Mare from StockX
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast we’re talking about the culture of collecting with Nick Engvall of Sneaker History and Elhadji Mare, a Social Content Manager for StockX. Nick and Elhadji both come from the sneaker world, and as many listeners are likely aware, there is a ton of overlap between the watch and sneaker hobbies. Both areas of enthusiasm have gone through enormous growth over the past several years, so we thought it would be fun to have Nick and Elhadji on the podcast to talk about what’s important to them as sneaker collectors and enthusiasts, what’s changed in the hobby, and what watch collectors and sneaker heads can learn from one another. It’s a great conversation that does not require any level of sneaker expertise to enjoy, so we hope you dive in whether you’re a novice or pro when it comes to footwear. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach Kazan’s wrist check: Timex x Nigel Cabourn Soccer TimerBlake Malin’s wrist check: Worn & Wound x Boldr Venture Limited EditionBlake Buettner’s wrist check: Halios FairwindThe Nike Air MaxBreaking2Reebok QuestionSaucony Shadow 5000StockX NewsCorners NYSneaker History on YouTube
Ep 178Ep. 178: James Cameron's Aliens
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re joined by special guest Kyle Snarr, Co-founder of Cantonment. Kyle’s been on the podcast before to chat about his brand and all things EDC, but today he joins us to take part in our semi-regular series where we look at a movie with a focus on time or with some notable watch content and dissect it from a watch enthusiast’s perspective. This week: James Cameron’s Aliens, his 1986 sequel to Ridley Scott’s classic Alien, and the second film in what would become a surprisingly durable franchise.The watch content in Aliens is well known to many, with two classic Seikos designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro making prominent appearances. We talk about those watches in this conversation, as well as the lesser known Seiko Pulsemeter watch that also gets some screen time. And we also imagine what watch we’d choose if we were making an Alien film today, a task that’s not as simple as it sounds. We definitely think this podcast can be enjoyed even if you haven’t seen Aliens, but be warned that we do discuss some pretty major spoilers, so if for some reason you want to maintain the mystery a little longer on this 35 year old film, the pod should probably wait until after you’ve had a chance to see it. Once you’ve listened, be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorite movie in the Alien franchise is, and what watch from the movie you’d choose for yourself. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesKyle Snarr’s wrist check: MK II Hawkinge AGLZach K’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGH271Blake’s wrist check: Sinn U50Doxa Sub 300 CarbonEd’s Yema Meangraf reviewWolbrook SkindiverAliens (1986) Seiko “Ripley” ReviewThe Seiko PulsemeterThe new Farer Field Watch collection“Game over man, GAME OVER!”
Ep 177Ep. 177: A Watches & Wonders Preview, the Emergence of the Green Dial, and a Huge Kickstarter Debut
It’s hard to believe, but we’re just a few weeks out from Watches & Wonders, and even though this trade show has gone digital, it feels like this represents something of a return to normalcy for the watch world. After all, we’ll be getting a ton of new release announcements from major brands, and in the span of a few days we’ll have a pretty good idea of what’s to come for the rest of the year. That certainly feels very pre-Covid, but the existence of this show itself, which has become the de facto trade show of record in a post-Basel world, represents an enormous sea change in the watch industry. This week on the Worn & Wound podcast we look ahead to Watches & Wonders and offer some of our best guesses (and hopes) as to what might be unveiled very soon in Geneva. We also discuss the week that was in the watch world, including an impressive Kickstarter debut for Furlan Marri, and a trio of green dials that perhaps cement an emerging trend. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach W’s wrist check: Seiko SRPF81K1Zach K’s wrist check: Tudor PelagosBlake’s wrist check: Halios FairwindHands on with the Furlan Marri “Havana Salmon”Furlan Marri on KickstarterOris TLP Limited EditionHamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph in greenBreitling Superocean Heritage Limited Edition in greenBaume & Mercier Clifton MoonphaseBoth Sides Now: A Look at Jaeger LeCoultre ReversoA. Lange & Sohne 1815 ChronographRessence Type 1 Slim “Ayrton & Finlay”Zenith x Felipe Pantone
Ep 176Ep. 176: Perception vs. Reality in the Watch Collecting Lifestyle
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re discussing the watch collecting lifestyle. It’s a big and somewhat loaded topic, but we wanted to talk about perception versus reality when it comes to watch collecting, the impact of social media on the hobby, and how the visibility of watches in our culture impacts us in large and subtle ways. This week, we’re lucky to be joined by one of our favorite Instagram follows, @watchsymmetry (Thomas, if you prefer to use, you know, real names). Along the way, we answer your questions about watch collecting and the current state of the hobby.But before that, we talk about some of the key new releases of the past week. This week happened to see a long awaited hand wound chronograph from Hamilton, and some design forward new watches from Tissot and Maurice Lacroix that have proven to be somewhat polarizing, and mesh pretty well with some of the ideas within our main topic. This week’s episode is brought to you by Melbourne Watch and their new Collins automatic moonphase. Melbourne Watch is a familiar face to the enthusiast watch community, especially Worn & Wound readers. Founded in 2013, Melbourne is best known for producing stylish and affordable sport and dress watches that offer great value. Melbourne is back with the Collins, a classically-styled automatic moonphase, available in limited quantities at launch. Powered by the Swiss-made Sellita SW-280 automatic movement, the Collins moonphase display pays homage to the Australian night sky, depicting the Southern Cross star constellation. At just $775 US, the Collins is a compelling package for anyone looking to get a mechanical complication not typically available at this price point. To learn more about the Melbourne Collins, head to melbournewatch.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesThomas’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGY003Zach W’s wrist check: Christopher Ward x Worn & Wound C65 Sandstorm BlackoutZach K’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGH271Blake’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalThe new Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph with a hand wound movementThe limited edition Tissot MemphisOchs und JuniorSubdelta QuattroMaurice Lacroix Venturer GMTMelbourne Watch Collins Moonphase
Ep 175Ep. 175: Reviewing a Big Week of Releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re going deep on the barrage of recent releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko, discussing several of their new watches in depth, and answering your most pressing questions on the new releases. Last week saw the introduction of many new models, and served as a kickoff to Seiko’s big 140th anniversary. We’ve got new Alpinists, a dive watch paying tribute to a great Japanese mountaineer, and, at long last, an affordable Seiko GMT with local jumping hours in the Presage line. There’s a lot to talk about, and we frankly only scratched the surface, so if there’s a Seiko or Grand Seiko release announced recently that you particularly enjoy that we didn’t touch on, be sure to let us know in the comments. This week’s episode is brought to you by Melbourne Watch and their new Collins automatic moonphase. Melbourne Watch is a familiar face to the enthusiast watch community, especially Worn & Wound readers. Founded in 2013, Melbourne is best known for producing stylish and affordable sport and dress watches that offer great value. Melbourne is back with the Collins, a classically-styled automatic moonphase, available in limited quantities at launch. Powered by the Swiss-made Sellita SW-280 automatic movement, the Collins moonphase display pays homage to the Australian night sky, depicting the Southern Cross star constellation. At just $775 US, the Collins is a compelling package for anyone looking to get a mechanical complication not typically available at this price point. To learn more about the Melbourne Collins, head to melbournewatch.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes Zach W’s wrist check: Benrus Type I Limited EditionZach K’s wrist check: Lorier x Worn & Wound GeminiBlake’s wrist check: IWC Top Gun AutomaticIWC Tribute to 3705A Dive Watch for Mountaineering: Introducing the Seiko Prospex SLA049 and SLA051 Tributes to Naomi Uemura Seiko Pays Tribute to the Original Alpinist from 1959 with Four All New WatchesIntroducing the Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMTMelbourne Watch Collins MoonphaseSeiko Celebrates 140 Years with Four New Limited EditionsGrand Seiko Introduces a New Series of GMT Watches Based on the Changing Seasons
Ep 174Ep. 174: Buying Watches Online
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner, Blake Malin, and Zach Kazan run down the week that was in watches, and talk about a topic that’s certainly of interest to almost anyone reading this: purchasing watches online. More than ever, many of the biggest watch manufacturers are doing what the small brands have been doing for years: selling directly to consumers. We talk about how that’s impacting the hobby, the changing landscape of buying watches online, and our own experiences buying watches in almost every way you can imagine. We also discuss the culture of the limited edition, and how a quick sell-out can help a brand or retailer in the short term, but have unintended consequences in the long run. And, of course, we cover all the big watch news and releases of the last week, including our own reviews of an iconic Grand Seiko, and a special Zenith chronograph.Show NotesBlake Malin’s wrist check: Astor & Banks FortitudeZach’s wrist check: Furlan Marri “Havana Salmon” Meca-quartz ChronographBlake Buettner’s wrist check: Marathon NavigatorYema x Worn & Wound Superman Superman Maxi Dial Limited EditionTAG Heuer Carrera “Dato” Limited Edition for HodinkeeZach W’s review of the Grand Seiko “Snowflake”Zenith A385 ReviewHands on with the New Omega SpeedmasterMing’s batch sale process for their most recent release
Ep 173Ep. 173: Change One Thing to Make it Perfect, and this Week's Watch News
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re asking a simple question: If you could change one thing about any particular watch to make it perfect, what would it be? Even watches that we love have little quirks and imperfections that we’d love to change, and today Zach Weiss, Blake Buettner, and Zach Kazan are attacking the small details that we’d fix if we could. Odd lug widths, bracelet quibbles, and some inexplicable finishing choices are all on the table here. There might even be a date window discussion. How could there not be? We also talk through some of the big watch news of the last week, including a major release from Grand Seiko, and our own review of the latest watch from the recently revived Nivada Grenchen. Since no watch is perfect, be sure to let us know what you’d change on your favorite watches in the comments section or on Instagram.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach K’s wrist check: vintage Jaeger LeCoultre MemovoxZach W’s wrist check: Grand Seiko “Snowflake”Blake Buettner’s wrist check: Zenith A385Hands on with the Seiko SPB1987The Nivada Grenchen DepthmasterGrand Seiko SLGH005Longines Silver ArrowThe Patek Philippe 5711, now discontinuedFarer Field Watch Collection
Ep 172Ep. 172: The Homage Paradox
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss, Blake Buettner, and Zach Kazan talk about something that’s been on all of our minds after a slew of recent releases: are all watches starting to look alike? Is it an accident? And, is it even a bad thing for new releases to resemble something from the past (or, in the case of some of the watches we talk about, the present). It’s a surprisingly thorny issue, with a whole lot of strongly held opinions (few words set off a debate in the watch world quite like “homage”). In this conversation, we touch on what brands hope to achieve when they borrow design elements from popular watches, the different ways those watches are received, and if any single watch can lay claim to owning that shiny black ceramic bezel. What do you think? Can a black dialed chronograph ever be completely original? Can an old brand be revived authentically? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or tag us on Instagram.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach K’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGH271Owner’s Review: Grand Seiko SBGH271Zach W’s wrist check: Seiko SPB149Blake’s wrist check: Seiko Data 2000Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire BlackThe TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph Special EditionOmega Seamaster Diver 300M “Beijing 2022”Raven Trekker 39 ReviewBell & Ross BR V3-94Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea DiverThe Massena Lab Uni-Racer
Ep 171Ep. 171: January in Review, and Answering Listener Questions
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley answer your most pressing questions. Makes a micro brand? How much value should we place on a brand name? Is there a vintage watch bubble, and is it ever going to pop? These questions and more will be answered on this episode, and we also take a quick look back at some of the big January watch news that you might have missed. If you have questions that you’d like us to answer at the end of February, be sure to comment below or tag us on Instagram, and we’ll get to as many listener questions as we can!To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.
Ep 170Ep. 170: Kat and Katlen from Tenn & Two
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re happy to be joined by two of our favorite watch podcasters in the game, Kat and Katlen from Tenn & Two. If you aren’t familiar with Tenn & Two, that really ought to change right away, because week to week Kat and Katlen are providing insightful commentary on the state of the watch industry, interviewing interesting guests, and going in-depth on notable new releases in their detailed watch reviews. They were a lot of fun to chat with, and we hope you enjoy this conversation which not only touches on how Kat and Katlen got their start in podcasting, but some of the big news of the week, including a new Chronomaster from Zenith, and a wild new MB&F Horological Machine. Be sure to check out Tenn & Two’s website right here for links to their podcasts and other content. You can also follow them on Instagram at @tennandtwomedia.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesKat’s wrist check: Rolex DatejustKatlen’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGV245Zach’s wrist check: Omega SpeedmasterBlake’s wrist check: Ten Eleven Nine ResearcherZenith Chronomaster SportMB&F HM9 SVTudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer BlueTenn & TwoTudor Black Bay Fifty-EightAstor+Banks FortitudeBlake’s review of the Breitling Transocean Chronograph
Ep 169Ep. 169: Christopher Nolan's Tenet
This week on the podcast, the editorial team gets inverted to talk about Tenet, the latest action epic from Christopher Nolan, a filmmaker who is uniquely obsessed with time. We’re pretty big movie fans here, and since all of us just recently saw Tenet after its long awaited home video release, we took this opportunity to sit down and unpack some of its more time-twisting aspects, including how that Hamilton BeLOWZERO factors into the plot. Honestly, we’re still a little confused, but maybe that’s just part of the process. Let us know in the comments what you thought of Tenet, and how it stacks up to other time travel movies. And remember: this whole podcast is one big temporal pincer movement. As an FYI to listeners, this podcast is full of spoilers for Tenet, so if you haven’t seen it yet and want to go in fresh, save the second half of this episode for after your first viewing of the film.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes
Ep 168Ep. 168: Our Hopes for 2021, and Breaking Down the New Omega Speedmaster
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we take a look ahead to 2021. With the whole year ahead of us, anything is possible, and in this conversation the Worn & Wound editorial team discusses a few of the themes and trends we’re hoping to see emerge in the new year. From offbeat vintage, to brown dials, there’s a lot to look forward to. We also spend a considerable amount of time talking about a little watch called the Omega Speedmaster (maybe you’ve heard of it). Omega got 2021 off to a strong start with a new version of the much loved Moonwatch, and you’ll hear our initial takes (prior to seeing the watch in the metal) in this episode. We also talk a whole lot about Zenith, specifically the recently released A385 Revival, where our collections are heading, and the merits of inexpensive LCD watches. Enjoy the podcast!To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesEpisode 166 with Eric WindZenith A385Omega Speedmaster with Caliber 3861Hands on with the New Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalA Guide to Unusual SpeedmastersThe new Rolex SubmarinerThe Black Bay Fifty-Eight in Navy BlueNomos AutobahnGrand Seiko SBGE263Formex EssenceZach K’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalZach W’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster 3520Blake’s wrist check: Sinn U50Seiko “Safarnie” Review
Ep 167Ep. 167: Kyle Snarr of Cantonment and Bill Yao from MK II Talk Everyday Carry and their New Collaboration
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast we’ve got two special guests who are likely very familiar to longtime Worn & Round readers: Kyle Snarr of Cantonment and Bill Yao of MK II Watches. Cantonment is a new brand that launched earlier this year specializing in handy, EDC capable kerchiefs, and MK II is one of our favorite indie brands, crafting vintage inspired tool watches with strong military vibes and heritage. They’re here to talk about an exciting new collaboration between the two brands, a pair of kerchiefs that are directly inspired by some pretty great vintage watches. Tune in for a great conversation that covers Bill and Kyle’s partnership, what they carry as part of their own EDC, and why you should definitely consider making a kerchief part of your everyday carry. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBill’s wrist check: Tornek-Rayville Series III prototypeKyle’s wrist check: Autodromo Group B Series IIBlake’s wrist check: Christopher Ward x Worn & Wound C65 Sandstorm Cantonment KerchiefsMK IIThe James BrandTopo Designs
Ep 166Ep. 166: 2020 in Review, with Special Guest Eric Wind
On this week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast, we take a look back at the year that was in watches. For this end of year episode, we’re joined by special guest Eric Wind, of Wind Vintage. Eric is a vintage watch expert, who before striking out on his own with Wind Vintage served as a Vice President at Christie’s, where he oversaw many important watch sales and developed an expertise that is highly sought after in the community. You might be familiar with Eric’s work with Hodinkee in the past, and he’s also been featured in the New York Times, GQ, The Robb Report, and many other publications. We’re thrilled that he joined us for a chat about some of our collective 2020 favorites, and also to discuss some of the key watch trends that we observed this year.We hope you enjoy this episode, and want to thank all of you for listening throughout the year. We can’t wait to bring you more podcasts in 2021!To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesWind VintageGrand Seiko’s 9SA5 movementSerica 4512Zenith A384 Revival LibertyTAG Heuer’s new CarreraTAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph 160 Years Special EditionThe Rolex Daytona 6263 “Paul Newman” “RCO”Zelos MirageAutodromoNorqainOak & OscarEric’s wrist check: Universal Geneve Compax retailed by HermesZach W’s wrist check: Worn & Wound x Christopher Ward C65 SandstormZach K’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalBlake’s wrist check: Rolex Submariner reference 1680
Ep 165Ep. 165: December Q&A
You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers. This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, the team answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics. We cover exit watches, some of the trends we spotted this year, watches under $1,000, and a whole lot more. We also spend some time talking about our favorite Worn & Wound content of the year, so be sure to check out links in the show notes for anything we talked about that you might have missed. If you have any questions you’d like us to answer on a future episode, be sure to tag us on Instagram or comment below.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their Joseph Bulova collection. Paying homage to the brand’s founder as well as its Swiss watchmaking history, the Joseph Bulova collection features limited edition automatic timepieces with distinctive Art Deco designs. Joseph Bulova founded the Bulova brand in New York City in 1875. In 1912, Bulova established the first manufacturing plant committed to the total production of wristwatch components in Biel/Bienne Switzerland. Bulova pays tribute to this history and its founder with the new Joseph Bulova collection, inspired by Bulova designs from the Art Deco era of the 1920’s to the 1940’s.To learn more about the new Bulova Joseph Bulova collection head to Bulova.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach Kazan’s wrist check: Lorier Hydra IIBlake Malin’s wrist check: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Zach Weiss’s wrist check: Boldr Venture Limited EditionBlake Buettner’s wrist check: Unimatic Marine U1-MLMInterview with William MassenaHands on with the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy BlueHands on with the Longines Spirit ChronographReview: Farer CroomsOris x Momotaro Divers Sixty-FiveWhiskey & Watches PodcastTenn & TwoBark & JackDaniel Roth Double-Face TourbillonPatek Philippe 5970Patek Philippe 3940Autodromo Group B SafariBoldr Rally ChronographNodus Sector FieldVisitor Duneshore ShallowsBaltic HMS & BicompaxSeiko SNJ029 “Safarnie”The Serica 4512We’ve All Been ThereA Look Inside Grand Seiko’s 9R Spring Drive MovementOphion OPH 786 VelosSeiko SPB149 ReviewThe Virtual Windup Watch FairBlake’s Sinn U50 ReviewThe Story of Nina Rindt’s personal Universal Geneve 885103/02
Ep 164Ep. 164: A Conversation with Mike Maher, CEO of Taylor Stitch
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner and Zach Weiss chat with Mike Maher, CEO and Co-Founder of Taylor Stitch. Taylor Stitch is one of our favorite brands – an apparel company specializing in garments that are made responsibly and to last a lifetime. Blake, Zach, and Mike talk about the origins of Taylor Stitch, why they’re obsessed with sourcing just the right fabrics, and the connections between making top quality clothing and great watches.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their Joseph Bulova collection. Paying homage to the brand’s founder as well as its Swiss watchmaking history, the Joseph Bulova collection features limited edition automatic timepieces with distinctive Art Deco designs. Joseph Bulova founded the Bulova brand in New York City in 1875. In 1912, Bulova established the first manufacturing plant committed to the total production of wristwatch components in Biel/Bienne Switzerland. Bulova pays tribute to this history and its founder with the new Joseph Bulova collection, inspired by Bulova designs from the Art Deco era of the 1920’s to the 1940’s.To learn more about the new Bulova Joseph Bulova collection head to Bulova.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesTaylor StitchTaylor Stitch x Gear PatrolThe Taylor Stitch Ojai JacketUnderstanding Cost Per WearA note from Mike Maher on supporting small businessesJosey Baker Bread
Ep 163Ep. 163: A Conversation with William Massena
On the podcast today, Zach Weiss and Blake Buettner are joined by watch industry veteran William Massena. William is the proprietor of Massena LAB, a studio that has partnered with some of the most interesting independent brands since its founding only two years ago, and they just released their first solo project, the Uni-Racer, an homage to a classic Universal Geneve chronograph. This is a really fun conversation that focuses on the making of the Uni-Racer, from its initial conception to production, and also turns to the very idea of homage watches, vintage reissues, the state of the watch world today, and where it’s heading in the future.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster 3594William’s wrist check: Apple Watch Series 4Blake’s wrist check: Massena Labs Uni-RacerMassena LABThe Massena LAB Uni-Racer“The Curious Case of the Gevril Tribeca”The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
Ep 162Ep. 162: November Recap - The Virtual Windup Watch Fair, New Releases from Sinn, and Oris Goes In-House with the Caliber 400
As we rapidly approach the end of 2020, the Worn & Wound team sits down to review the month of November. It was a busy month, dominated by the Virtual Windup Watch Fair, and a whole bunch of new releases, including a few retro inspired GMTs from some of our favorite indie brands, a slew of new stuff from Sinn, and a whole lot more. Blake Buetttner, Zach Weiss, and Zach Kazan take you through all of it in this week’s episode. Be sure to check out the show notes below for details on the watches discussed in this episode, and don’t forget to visit the dedicated Virtual Windup Watch Fair site to catch up on any of the video interviews or new releases you may have missed. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Citizen and their iconic line of Eco-Drive watches. For over 40 years, Citizen has been producing watches with Eco-Drive technology. Highly efficient and versatile, Citizen Eco-Drive watches are powered by any light – artificial, natural, and even dim light. Eco-Drive watches never need a battery replacement and once fully charged, many models will operate for 6 months with no light source. Some of our favorite Eco-Drive models include the ultra-thin Eco-Drive One, Promaster Nighthawk, and the Super Titanium Armor.To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach W’s wrist check: Farer Lander ChronographZach K’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalBlake’s wrist check: Farer CayleyLorier Hyperion GMTBaltic Aquascaphe GMTThe new Sinn 105 familySinn R500James Porter & Son on InstagramLongines Legend Diver in bronzeSeiko SPB185 and SPB187The Oris Aquis Date with the in-house Caliber 400Video Interview with Oris CEO Rolf StuderThe Merci x Hodinkee LMM-H01 Limited EditionChristopher Ward x Worn & Wound C65 Sandstorm and Sandstorm Blackout
Ep 161Ep. 161: It's Q and A Time
In this episode Blake Buettner, Blake Malin, James Helms, and Zach Weiss answer some reader questions about watches and the watch industry.
Ep 160Ep. 160: An Interview with V.J. Geronimo of Oris and Luis Clemente, President of the Roberto Clemente Foundation
Today, a special episode of the Worn & Wound podcast featuring Oris North America CEO V.J. Geronimo and Luis Clemente, son of the late Roberto Clemente, and President of the Roberto Clemente Foundation. As you might be aware, Oris and the Roberto Clemente Foundation collaborated recently on a limited edition version of the brand’s Big Crown Pointer Date. In this interview, V.J. and Luis talk about how the project came about, some of the details that make the watch special, and Roberto Clemente’s legacy. Enjoy the show, and be sure to check out the Roberto Clemente Foundation for information on how you can get involved in supporting the life’s work of Roberto Clemente.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesRoberto Clemente FoundationOrisRoberto Clemente DayRoberto Clemente stats via the Baseball Hall of FameHands On with the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Roberto Clemente Limited EditionThe Roberto Clemente Award
Ep 159Ep. 159: Virtual Windup Watch Fair 2020 Kickoff
In this episode, Blake Buettner, Blake Malin, James Helms, and Zach Weiss kickoff the virtual Windup Watch Fair 2020 with a few highlights.
Ep 158Ep. 158: The Alliance of British Watch & Clock Makers, with Mike France and Roger W. Smith
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re talking all about British watchmaking, and our guests are exactly the two people you’d want to speak to about the subject. Mike France is a co-founder of Christopher Ward, a British brand that will be very familiar to most Worn & Wound readers, and Roger W. Smith is a British watchmaker based on the Isle of Man who produces about 15 handmade watches per year. Mike and Roger occupy very different segments of the British watch market, but have joined together to form the Alliance of British Watch & Clock Makers, a newly formed trade body that exists to promote British watchmaking throughout the world. On today’s show, they talk about forming the Alliance, how it came about, and some of the unique characteristics of watchmaking in Britain that make it special and unique.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Citizen and their iconic line of Eco-Drive watches. For over 40 years, Citizen has been producing watches with Eco-Drive technology. Highly efficient and versatile, Citizen Eco-Drive watches are powered by any light – artificial, natural, and even dim light. Eco-Drive watches never need a battery replacement and once fully charged, many models will operate for 6 months with no light source. Some of our favorite Eco-Drive models include the ultra-thin Eco-Drive One, Promaster Nighthawk, and the Super Titanium Armor.To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesVirtual Windup Watch FairAlliance of British Watch & Clock MakersMike France on Episode 148 of the Worn & Wound podcastRoger W. SmithThe Co-Axial Escapement: An Horological HitMinutia Repeater with Kiran ShekarGeorge Daniels
Ep 157Ep. 157: October Recap - A New Speedy with a Hidden Talent, the "Captain Willard" Gets Reviewed, and the Debate over Screw-Down Pushers
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, Ed Jelley, and Zach Kazan take a moment to look back at the month of October. With the year coming to a close, we’re still seeing a steady stream of new watch releases, and there were cool new watches introduced by brands both large and small over the course of the last month. In this episode, the team talks through some of their favorites, and they revisit some of the great hands-on reviews from the last month, including new watches from Baltic, Nomos, and Seiko. Be sure to hit up the comments with your favorite new watches from October, and let us know what you’re looking forward to in November.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their new Precisionist X collection. Bulova celebrates the Precisionist technology and reinvents the Precisionist aesthetic with a revolutionary new design, exemplifying the ethos of Bulova with statement-making case shapes, dial designs and materials, while keeping precise timing up to 1/1000th of a second for unparalleled timekeeping in an analog timepiece.Marking 10 years of technology and design innovation, Precisionist X is a new take on the classic Precisionist. Bulova first unveils the Precisionist X Limited Edition watch featured in stainless steel with an 18k yellow gold top ring insert. Limited to 100 pieces, the watch is presented in an elegant box with numbered serial card and plaque. Alongside that are two new Precisionist X Special Edition timepieces featuring top ring inserts made of Damascus steel, a famed type of steel recognizable by the wavy light and dark pattern of the metal and are available in either a black IP case with a green leather strap or a rose gold IP case with a brown leather strap. All models feature a distinct and unexpected octagonal 45x47mm case shape with unique dial treatments offering a multi-dimensional effect, finished with a curved sapphire crystal and with water resistance to 50M. To learn more about the new Bulova Precisionist X collection head to Bulova.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesOmega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy 50th AnniversaryHabring² x CronotempVs EnduranceGrand Seiko SBGM229Zenith A384 Revival LibertyOris Aquis Date Calibre 400Seiko SPB153 “Captain Willard” ReviewBaltic HMS and Bicompax ReviewNomos Ludwig Neomatik 39Christopher Ward C65 “Wild Thing” Chronograph ReviewZach W’s wrist check: Derijke & Co. AmalfiEd’s wrist check: Dryden PathfinderZach K’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalBlake’s wrist check: Doxa Sub 300 Searambler
Ep 156Ep. 156: Ask the Collectors #3 - How Do You Pick Your Next Watch?
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, it’s the third installment of our “Ask the Collectors” series. This is our ongoing series with a specific focus on collecting, in which Worn & Wound Associate Editor Zach Kazan discuss the hobby with a group of notable collectors that have a huge variety of interests. In earlier episodes (be sure to check out the first and second installments in this series if you haven’t yet), we talked to Christoph McNeill, Erik Strickland, James Smith, and Rob from @bazamu about how they got their start in watch collecting, how they arrived at their collecting focus, and how their taste has developed over time. Today, we’re happy to have these four impressive collectors back to continue the conversation. The topic today: how each collector decides on their next collecting pursuit.The Girard-Perregaux 9444-04 ‘Chip Dial,’ photo via Erik Strickland, @eriksstrickland on InstagramThis week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesChristoph McNeil on InstagramA Guide to Buying Vintage Watches on eBay Part 1Meet the One Man Shop Restoring Vintage Seiko Cases, One Zaratsu Polish at a TimeJames Smith on InstagramErik Strickland on InstagramA guide to “Sleeper” watchesRob from Instagram’s @BazamuRodania Geometer
Ep 155Ep. 155: 9 Great Watches Between $3,500 and $5,000
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss, Blake Buettner, and Zach Kazan talk watches in the $3,500 to $5,000 price range. This is part of our continuing series where the editorial team looks at a selection of watches at a particular price point in an effort to highlight interesting timepieces that you may not immediately think about (be sure to check out our previous entry in this series right here). There’s a ton of variety at the $5,000 price point, and the watches discussed here show some real range, from boutique customized watches, to pillars of some of the watch world’s biggest brands. As always, be sure to let us know what you think of our choices, and what your favorites in this price range are. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their new Frank Sinatra collection. Own a piece of musical history with Bulova’s Frank Sinatra collection featuring vintage-inspired watches named after four of his most beloved songs. The Frank Sinatra Collection is split into four sub-collections, all named after his most beloved songs. The “Best is Yet to Come” collection features an exhibition case back showcasing a Swiss Made Sellita manual wind mechanical movement with a 42-hour power reserve and calendar. The “Fly Me to the Moon” collection features an exhibition case back showcasing a Miyota automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and calendar. The “Young at Heart” collection features an exhibition case back showcasing a Miyota 21-jewel automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and calendar. And the “My Way” timepieces, powered by a Miyota Quartz movement, feature a rectangular case, beautiful gold-tone hands and markers, and elegant textured leather straps.To learn more about the new Bulova Frank Sinatra collection head to Bulova.com.Show NotesZach W’s wrist check: Farer Lander ChronographZach K’s wrist check: Tudor Pelagos LHDBlake’s wrist check: Autodromo Group B Night StageNomos Tangomat GMTOmega Seamaster Diver 300MTudor Heritage ChronoGrand Seiko SBGA427Wempe Iron Walker ChronographMontblanc 1858 Monopusher ChronographSinn 140 StHolthinrich Ornament 1Cartier Tank Solo
Ep 154Ep. 154: Guilty Pleasure Watches
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, the team sits down to talk about watches that fall squarely into the “Guilty Pleasure” category. Not every watch that we love is a consensus favorite – sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants, even if nobody else does. Those are the watches we’ll be talking about today, those timepieces that, for whatever reason, fall outside of the mainstream, or are just less accepted by fans and enthusiasts. In other words, watches we shouldn’t like, but against our better judgment, we just can’t stay away.This, of course, is all in good fun – nobody should feel guilty for loving any watch, but this topic provides an opportunity to shine a light on some watches and brands that may not otherwise get a ton of attention. This conversation covers watches at all price points, from a few hundred dollars, all the way up to “If you have to ask…”, and there are a lot of surprising takes that you might not expect. We’d love to know about your favorite guilty pleasures in the watch world, so be sure to leave those picks in the comments, or tag us on Instagram.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Citizen and their iconic line of Eco-Drive watches. For over 40 years, Citizen has been producing watches with Eco-Drive technology. Highly efficient and versatile, Citizen Eco-Drive watches are powered by any light – artificial, natural, and even dim light. Eco-Drive watches never need a battery replacement and once fully charged, many models will operate for 6 months with no light source. Some of our favorite Eco-Drive models include the ultra-thin Eco-Drive One, Promaster Nighthawk, and the Super Titanium Armor.To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast.Show Notes Blake Malin’s wrist check: Sinn 103 StZach Weiss’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster 3594Zach Kazan’s wrist check: Baltic HMSBlake Buettner’s wrist check: Rolex Submariner 1680IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIISteinhart Ocean Vintage GMTHublot King Power Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Gong Minute Repeater, reviewed by Steve HallockHublot Classic Fusion 40 Year AnniversaryPagani Linde WerdelinRolex Rainbow Daytona in Rose Gold, Hodinkee Hands-on by Cara BarrettRolex Day-DateH. Moser Swiss Alp WatchZenith Defy with open dialHamilton JazzmasterOris Big Crown Propilot X
Ep 153Ep. 153: A Conversation About Strange Speedmasters
On today’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re talking Speedmasters. But this isn’t just any Speedmaster podcast, we’re getting weird. Last week, we published a guide to unusual Speedmasters, and today Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, and Zach Kazan sit down to talk through some of their favorites from our “Weirdmaster” guide, and what makes these references so strange anyway.If you’re a Speedmaster fan, or just interested in unusual watches, be sure to tell us about your favorite strange Speedys in the comments below. There are way more than we could possibly include in one guide or podcast, so don’t be shy about sharing your favorite odd Speedmasters.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach K’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalZach W’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster 3520.50.00Blake’s wrist check: Rolex SubmarinerWeirdmaster: A Guide to Unusual SpeedmastersThe Speedmaster “Panda” 1957The Speedmaster Rattrapante Co-Axial, WatchBox ReviewsThe LCD Speedmaster on Fratello WatchesThe Speedmaster Perpetual Calendar
Ep 152Ep. 152: September Recap - A New Apple Watch, Nivada Grenchen Returns, and More New Releases
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss, Blake Buettner, and Zach Kazan take a look back at the month of September. As usual, September saw a wide variety of new releases, and this conversation takes you through some of the big ones, as well as some of the watches we reviewed this month. If you missed any of the content discussed here, be sure to check out our favorite September articles in the show notes below, as well as other great material we couldn’t get to in the Worn & Wound archives.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach W’s wrist check: Vero 36 Automatic LEZach K’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGH271Blake’s wrist check: H. Moser Streamliner Center SecondsGrand Seiko SBGC238The new TAG Heuer CarreraOris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente Limited EditionApple Watch 6What Makes an Heirloom Watch?Longines SpiritFarer CroomsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
Ep 151Bonus: Ep. 151: Grand Seiko's "Nature of Time"
Today, we’re bringing you a special episode of the Worn & Wound podcast in partnership with Grand Seiko. In this conversation, Worn & Wound’s Blake Malin and Zach Weiss sit down with Ilya Ryvin and Joseph Kirk from Grand Seiko to talk about the Nature of Time exhibit at Watches of Switzerland in New York, and all things Grand Seiko. They run through the key references in the US exclusive “Seasons” collection, talk about Grand Seiko’s recent partnership watch with Watches of Switzerland (the “Toge”), answer questions from podcast listeners, and a whole lot more. If you’re a watch lover in New York, be sure to check out the Nature of Time exhibition at Watches of Switzerland in Soho while you still can. The pop-up experience within the Watches of Switzerland retail store at 119 Spring Street runs through September 30, and is open to the public. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here. Show Notes“Nature of Time” at Watches of SwitzerlandJoe Kirk on InstagramGrand Seiko 24 Sekki “Seasons” CollectionGrand Seiko So-KoGrand Seiko Elegance CollectionGrand Seiko Heritage CollectionGrand Seiko Sport CollectionGrand Seiko SBGM241 “Toge”Grand Seiko SBGA413Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary CollectionGrand Seiko SBGA211 “Snowflake”Grand Seiko SBGH273Grand Seiko SBGH271Grand Seiko Nature of TimeGrand Seiko SBGW259 in Brilliant Hard TitaniumJoe’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGJ203Ilya’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGA211
Ep 150Ep. 150: Our Favorite Watches of 2020, So Far
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, with some major product announcements behind us, the team takes the opportunity to look back on the year in watches, going through some of our favorite releases across all price points. This has been an unusual year for watch releases to say the least, with trade shows cancelled due to the pandemic, and brands going it alone. Now that many of the brands we love have shown us their 2020 slate, we thought this would be a good time to talk about the year up to this point. From Rolex and Vacheron Constantin to Seiko and Lorier, we cover a lot of ground through nearly a full year of new watch release. What are your favorite releases from the year? Let us know what we missed in the comments below.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Seiko and their iconic Seiko 5 Sports line of watches. Seiko has released a diverse range of new Seiko 5 Sports watches, designed to fit any style. The new introductions fit into five distinct style categories: Sports, Suits, Street, Specialist, and Sense, each incorporating different color schemes and materials.To learn more about Seiko 5 Sports, head to seikousa.com. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesOmega Speedmaster 321 Stainless SteelZach W’s SpeedmasterSeiko SNJ029 reviewSeiko 5 SportsVacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Ultra-ThinFrederique Constant Highlife Perpetual CalendarThe new Rolex SubmarinerRolex Oyster PerpetualChristopher Ward C60 SapphireLorier Falcon IIGrand Seiko SLGH002
Ep 149Ep. 149: All Things Accutron with Aaron Sigmond
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner and Zach Kazan chat with Aaron Sigmond, co-author and editor of the new book, Accutron: From the Space Age to the Digital Age. Accutron is having a great year, having just relaunched with two new collections. The Spaceview 2020 and Accutron DNA are tech-forward callbacks to Accutron’s mid-century glory days, and feature a brand new electrostatic movement, a true watchmaking innovation. And the just-announced Legacy Collection recreates favorite references of noted Accutron collectors with surprising fidelity to the originals. Aaron is a noted expert on Accutron’s history, and offers a lot of great insights about where the brand stands today in this wide-ranging conversation. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Citizen and their iconic line of Eco-Drive watches. For over 40 years, Citizen has been producing watches with Eco-Drive technology. Highly efficient and versatile, Citizen Eco-Drive watches are powered by any light – artificial, natural, and even dim light. Eco-Drive watches never need a battery replacement and once fully charged, many models will operate for 6 months with no light source. Some of our favorite Eco-Drive models include the ultra-thin Eco-Drive One, Promaster Nighthawk, and the Super Titanium Armor.To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast.Show NotesAccutron: From the Space Age to the Digital AgeAccutron Spaceview 2020 and Accutron DNAAccutron Legacy CollectionDrive Time: Expanded EditionBook Review – Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting, and DivingMB&FAaron’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalZach’s wrist check: Jaeger LeCoultre MemovoxBlake’s wrist check: Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
Ep 148Ep. 148: Talking Super Compressors with Mike France of Christopher Ward
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner talks to Christopher Ward’s co-founder Mike France. Christopher Ward just released their new C65 Super Compressor dive watch, and in this conversation Mike takes us through the process of bringing this watch to market – the first genuine super compressor to be made in decades. Blake and Mike cover a ton of ground here, including the tech behind super compressors, the debate over whether or not to include a display case back, and the reasoning behind the C65 Super Compressor’s cushion case design (another first for Christopher Ward). But it’s not all dive watch talk – Blake and Mike also discuss the development of Christopher Ward’s SH21 movement, the importance of being connected to the enthusiast community, and a whole lot more. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Seiko and their iconic Seiko 5 Sports line of watches. Seiko has released a diverse range of new Seiko 5 Sports watches, designed to fit any style. The new introductions fit into five distinct style categories: Sports, Suits, Street, Specialist, and Sense, each incorporating different color schemes and materials.To learn more about Seiko 5 Sports, head to seikousa.com. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesChristopher Ward C65 Super CompressorA Guide to Super CompressorsChristopher Ward’s “Light Catcher” caseChristopher Ward ForumCalibre SH21C60 Sapphire TV advertisementHands On: Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire
Ep 147Ep. 147: August Recap - Too Many New Releases to Count, and This Year's Most Anticipated Divers Get Reviewed
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we say goodbye to summer, and take a look back at the month of August. As we head into fall, we have a ton of new releases to talk about: Ming’s first dive watch, A Doxa Sub 300 that became something of a controversy among collectors, and a relaunched Accutron using an entirely new type movement among them. We also talk through some of the big reviews we ran last month, including a couple of divers that enthusiasts have been itching to get their hands on.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Seiko and their iconic Seiko 5 Sports line of watches. Seiko has released a diverse range of new Seiko 5 Sports watches, designed to fit any style. The new introductions fit into five distinct style categories: Sports, Suits, Street, Specialist, and Sense, each incorporating different color schemes and materials.To learn more about Seiko 5 Sports, head to seikousa.com. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach W’s wrist check: Seiko SPB149Zach K’s wrist check: Collins SonarEd’s wrist check: Casio “Fishing Gear”Blake’s wrist check: Seiko SNJ031Omega DSOTM AlinghiMing DiverDoxa Sub 300Fortis F43 ChronoRevolution X The Rake X HanhartMonta NobleAccutron Spaceview/DNAAccutron Electrostatic Movement Instruction ManualFarer GMT BezelChristopher Ward C65 Super CompressorSeiko SPB149 ReviewThe Japan CollectionSinn U50 ReviewVisitor Linden Calligraph Larkspur Review
Ep 146Ep. 146: Ask the Brands #4: What Brands Inspire You?
On this week’s episode, Zach speaks with Bradley Price of Autodromo, Paul Sweetenham of Farer, MK II’s Bill Yao, Halios founder Jason Lim, and TJ McKnight from Zodiac. Today’s question: What watches or brands, vintage or modern, are you most inspired by? This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Alpina, founded in 1883. Their recently released Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic is a capable diver with a focus on reducing its environmental footprint.The Alpina Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic is a stylish 300-meter dive watch, but what really sets it apart is its innovative case construction designed to reduce waste without sacrificing performance. The Gyre’s case has been manufactured from 70% plastic debris collected from fishing nets in the Indian Ocean. The remaining 30% of the case is made of fiberglass, adding rigidity and making it just as suitable for diving as a watch made from traditional materials. To learn more about the Alpina Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic, or to purchase one today, head to us.alpinawatches.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesRichard MilleRessenceUnimaticBrew Watch Co.NookaTokyoflash JapanUniversal Geneve “Ten” bookA Brief History of the Universal Geneve PolerouterAnordainLumi on YoutubeOmega Speedmaster on Worn & WoundTag Heuer MonacoZodiac OlymposNomosAutodromoMK II x American TrenchRed Wing Shoes
Ep 145Ep. 145: Ask the Collectors #2
The topic today: how each collector arrived at their collecting focus, and how they’ve developed their taste over time. Each of the collectors Associate Editor Zach Kazan spoke with has their distinct taste reflected in the watches they choose to collect. For Erik Strickland, it’s a focus on watchmaking history seen mostly through the lens of a particular brand. For Rob, it’s a pursuit of a classic aesthetic. For James and Christoph, it’s all about discovering hidden horological gems through the ownership of interesting vintage watches, particularly divers. What ties these collectors together is a laser-like focus on the watches that interest them, and a dismissal of the herd mentality. If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out the first episode in this series, right here.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesChristoph McNeill, @vintagediver on InstagramAffordable Vintage: Hamilton Art DecosWatches on the Screen: The Brosnan Era BondThe Art of Time: Taro Tanaka and Seiko’s Grammar of DesignAffordable Vintage: Seiko 6138-0030 “Kakume”Rob, @bazamu on InstagramUnderstanding the Patek Philippe 3940Omega ForumsTotal Recall: A Guide to Forgotten Watch BrandsErik Strickland on InstagramThe Story of the 1969 Quartz AstronThe Seiko SpacewalkReview: Zenith Defy ClassicJames Smith on InstagramVintage Tech with the Nitella All ResistNivada Returns with New Versions of the Chronomaster and Antarctic
Ep 144Ep. 144: Meet Blake Buettner, Worn & Wound’s New Managing Editor
Blake’s been in the watch game for years, has a lot of great stories to tell, and brings a unique and focused perspective to his work that we think is going to result in a lot of great content. This is a fun, loose conversation, and we hope you find it to be a great way to get to know the newest member of the Worn & Wound editorial team. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Seiko and their iconic Seiko 5 Sports line of watches. Seiko has released a diverse range of new Seiko 5 Sports watches, designed to fit any style. The new introductions fit into five distinct style categories: Sports, Suits, Street, Specialist, and Sense, each incorporating different color schemes and materials.To learn more about Seiko 5 Sports, head to seikousa.com. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBlake Malin’s wrist check: Damasko DS30 Windup EditionZach Kazan’s wrist check: Zenith DefyBlake Buettner’s wrist check: Sinn U50 SDRZach Weiss’s wrist check: Seiko SPB149Xetum on Worn & WoundWilliam Massena’s Massena LABStockXMB&FSchon DSGNRessence WatchesBlake’s Rolex Submariner 114060Geekhack: Keyboard EnthusiastsVacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-ThinPatek Philippe 5212AHermès Arceau L’Heure De La LuneMontblanc 1858 Monopusher ChronographGrand Seiko SBGV245Autodromo Group B Series 2
Ep 143Ep. 143: July Recap
There’s a lot to discuss, including plenty of new releases and reviews, news of a new watch fair in Geneva, and a great piece of content from Hodinkee. Plus, we answer a listener question about a topic that we discuss frequently amongst ourselves: watch bracelets.This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Citizen and their iconic line of Eco-Drive watches. For over 40 years, Citizen has been producing watches with Eco-Drive technology. Highly efficient and versatile, Citizen Eco-Drive watches are powered by any light – artificial, natural, and even dim light. Eco-Drive watches never need a battery replacement and once fully charged, many models will operate for 6 months with no light source.To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBlake Buettner’s wrist check: Rolex Submariner 1680Zach Kazan’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGH271Ed Jelley’s wrist check: Seiko Prospex SNJ029Zach Weiss’ Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMTHourUniverse in BaselThe Long Return, Part II on HodinkeeOphion OPH 786 VélosLorier Falcon IITudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy BlueTAG Heuer Montreal Limited EditionTimex MKI MechanicalGorilla Outlaw DriftGruppo Gamma WatchesLorier GeminiTudor PelagosRolex GlideLockChristopher Ward Military CollectionStaib Milanese Mesh
Ep 142Ep. 142: Sleeper Watches
@wornandwoundDo you have a favorite sleeper watch? And what makes a watch a sleeper, anyway? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes Zach K’s wrist check: vintage JLC MemovoxZach W’s wrist check: Marathon NavigatorMore than Meets the Eye: A Guide to Sleeper WatchesErik Strickland’s InstagramTissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 SiliciumThe Citizen ChronomasterTudor Black Bay Fifty-EightNomos MinimatikBaume & Mercier Clifton BaumaticChristopher Ward C1 Grand MalvernThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 130: Mike France, CEO and Co-Founder of Christopher WardGrand Seiko SBGY003A Look Inside Grand Seiko’s 9R Spring Drive MovementLaurent Ferrier Grand Sport TourbillonOphion VelosOris Artelier Caliber 112
Ep 141Ep. 141: Ask the Brands #3, featuring Autodromo, Halios, Mk II, Farer, and Zodiac
Featured on this week’s episode, we have Bradley Price of Autodromo, Jason Lim of Halios, MK II founder Bill Yao, Farer’s Paul Sweetenham, TJ McKnight from Zodiac. The question for today is, “Do you think limited editions are good or bad for the watch industry?”This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBradley Price – AutodromoGroup B Series 2 SafariAutodromo Group B Corsica Blue“How to Earn the Right to Buy Ferrari’s Most Exclusive Hypercar”Jason Lim – Halios Bill Yao – MKIIPaul Sweetenham – Farer Farer BerninaTJ McKnight – ZodiacOmega Speedmaster “Ultraman”
Ep 140Ep. 140: 10 Great Watches Between $3,000 and $3,500
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss and Zach Kazan continue our ongoing series looking at a selection of great watches in a particular price range. This week, it’s watches ranging between $3,000 and $3,500 (be sure to check out the previous episode on the series right here). As always, these aren’t the “best” watches at this price point, but a selection of interesting choices, with a mix of well-known watches from big brands, and some more under the radar selections. What are your favorite watches in this range, and what do you think of our choices? Be sure to leave a comment with your favorites below. This week’s episode is brought to you by Bulova and their new Chronograph A. Inspired by Bulova heritage timepieces, the Chronograph A is a nod to the brand’s popular 1970’s diver chronograph styles. To learn more about the new Bulova Chronograph A collection head to bulova.com.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes Zach K’s wrist check: Zenith Port RoyalZach W’s wrist check: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy BlueTudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy BlueGrand Seiko SBGN003Longines Heritage “Tuxedo” ChronographLongines Heritage “Sector” ReviewBrellum Pilot Power Gauge LE.1Brellum Duobox ReviewBremont BroadswordSinn 903 St BEFears Brunswick BlueThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 114: Bringing Back Fears with Nicholas Bowman-Scargill“Managing Director Takes Supermarket Job to Save Family Firm During Pandemic”Oris Carysfort Reef LESeiko Presage Chronograph SRQ031Nomos Orion 38 Datum
Ep 139Ep. 139: Ask the Collectors #1
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re launching a new series with a specific focus on watch collecting. Watch collecting is a highly personal endeavor, so we asked a cross-section of notable collectors, some of whom you might be familiar with from their Instagram accounts, about their approach to the hobby. We’ll cover a broad range of topics related to collecting in these episodes – including how taste is developed over time, common collecting mistakes, and what draws these collectors to watches in the first place. Welcome to “Ask the Collectors.” Similar to our “Ask the Brands” series, in these podcasts, each collector will be asked a broad question about collecting to get their unique perspective on the hobby. In this episode, Zach Kazan spoke with Worn & Wound contributor Christoph McNeill, Seiko enthusiast and collector Erik Strickland, James Smith, an occasional contributor to this site and collector of vintage and modern watches alike, and Rob of the @bazamu Instagram account and website.For this episode, we thought it would be a great idea to find out how these guys got involved in the hobby to begin with, and what else they may have collected through the years. The question this week is relatively simple: How did you get your start in watch collecting? We hope you enjoy the show, and look forward to bringing you future installments of the “Ask the Collectors” series. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes@vintagediver on Instagram@eriksstrickland on Instagram@bazamu on Instagram@thejames80 on Instagram
Ep 138Ep. 138: June Recap - A New Stainless Steel Patek, Nostalgia Machines, New Releases, and More
And just like that, June is history. That means it’s time once again for the Worn & Wound team to discuss the month that was in watches. This week on the podcast, Zach Weiss, Ed Jelley, and Zach Kazan go through some of the best content on the site over the last month, including Caleb Liam’s “Nostalgia Machines” guides, the announcement of a surprising tourbillon from Zelos, and a new batch of Seiko 5 Sports watches to talk about. All that, plus a listener question about our dream movements, and a chat about a polarizing new release from Patek Philippe.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes Zach K’s wrist check: Ophion VelosEd’s wrist check: Lorier Falcon IIZach W’s wrist check: Seiko SRP775Patek Philippe 6007A-001 CalatravaNew 40mm Seiko 5 SportsFrom Deep in the Watch Box: Reconnecting with a 70 Year Old Dress WatchHands On: the Le Forban Malouine Dive WatchZelos Introduces the Mirage, an Accessible Swiss Tourbillon Nostalgia Machines Parts 1, 2, and 3Alpina Startimer (with local jumping hours)Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern (with 5 day power reserve)A Brief History of the Universal Geneve Polerouter
Ep 137Ep. 137: Forgotten Brands
Using our recent guide to some historic forgotten brands as a starting point, this discussion attempts to define what a forgotten brand really is, and then dredges up watches of the past (and present) in an effort to spotlight some timepieces that simply don’t get their due.What are some of your favorite forgotten brands? Be sure to leave a note in the comments here or on Instagram, and let us know what brands we should remember to include next time.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes Zach K’s wrist check: Tudor Pelagos LHDZach W’s wrist check: Baltic x Worn & Wound Bi-CompaxTotal Recall: A Guide to Forgotten Watch BrandsGirard-PerregauxGerald Genta“super.corgi” on InstagramBulgari Octo FinissimoEberhardVintage Scafograf 300Eberhard Chrono 4EnicarTime for a ChangeThe Art of Time: Roger Tallon and the Lip Mach 2000 ChronographHistory of the Vulcain CricketChronoswissThe Watch Curmudgeon: Chronoswiss Kairos ReviewBanner image via Analog Shift
Ep 136Ep. 136: Ask the Brands #2, featuring Autodromo, Mk II, Halios, and Farer
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re back with the second installment of “Ask the Brands,” our podcast series in which Zach Weiss sits down with some of our favorite brand owners to get their candid and unique perspectives on the big questions facing the watch community.Featured on this week’s episode, we have Bradley Price from Autodromo, Bill Yao of Mk II, Jason Lim of Halios, and Farer founder Paul Sweetenham. The question posed for this episode is, “What current watch trends to you think will continue, and what trends will fade away?”This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesAutodromoRichard Mille Bonbon CollectionA. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Minute RepeaterThe Seiko TurtleG-SHOCKMk IITimexOrbis MorganNodusHaliosF.P. Journe ÉléganteGrand Seiko Spring DriveFarerIWC Big PilotUniversal Geneve “Nina Rindt”Bell & Ross BR 05 Review
Ep 135Ep. 135: Movie Time - Back to the Future
Zach Weiss, Blake Malin, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley sit down to discuss Back to the Future, an 80s classic that’s uniquely obsessed with time. Of course, the movie also has some great watch spotting, and who doesn’t love an excuse to talk through the time travel paradox?This is the first in a planned series of podcasts where the Worn & Wound team pick a movie where time is an important theme, and discuss it on the air. We’d love to hear your suggestions for other films in this vein that we should discuss, so be sure to drop those titles in the comments below. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBlake’s wrist check: Rolex Explorer II 16570Zach K’s wrist check: Longines “Sector”Ed’s wrist check: Sinn 856 non-UTC Zach W’s wrist check: Ophion VelosBack to the FutureThe DeLoreanJanet Maslin’s NY Times ReviewHuey Lewis and the News “Hip to be Square”TabNike MAGSeiko A826
Ep 134Ep. 134: May Recap - The End of Baselworld, Our Favorites from Watches & Wonders, and a Bunch of New Releases
Zach Weiss, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley sit down to talk about everything that happened in the watch world during the month of May, including the latest Baselworld news, and a ton of new releases. We also discuss some of the reviews we’ve published in the last month, and answer a listener question about what makes a great daily wear watch. Be sure to check out links to everything covered on the podcast in the show notes below.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach K’s wrist check: Lorier x Worn & Wound GeminiEd’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster Professional Zach W’s wrist check: Vero x WindUp Watch Shop CenturyBaselworld 2021 CancelledMing 27.01Seiko Urban SafariOak & Oscar Olmsted ReviewWatches & Wonders 2020 Bulova A-15 Review
Ep 133Ep. 133: Ask the Brands #1, featuring Autodromo, Zodiac, Farer, and Halios
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re kicking off a new series that focuses on the people behind the brands we cover, and getting to the heart of the state of the watch industry today. Welcome to “Ask the Brands.”In each of these episodes, we’ll be posing a broad question to several brands, and getting the unique perspective of each. To kick things off, Zach Weiss spoke with Bradley Price of Autodromo, TJ McKnight of Zodiac, Paul Sweetenham of Farer, and Jason Lim of Halios.For this inaugural episode in the series, we wanted to look at the state of the watch industry at a high level. With a constantly evolving social media landscape, new ways of getting your product into the hands of customers, and the specter of a global pandemic, the watch industry is at something of an inflection point. With that in mind, the the question this week is at once straightforward, but also deeply complex:What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing watch brands right now?We hope you enjoy the show. And be sure to let us know what questions you would like us to ask the brands for future episodes in the series. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBradley Price – AutodromoTJ McKnight – Zodiac WatchesPaul Sweetenham – Farer WatchesJason Lim – Halios Watches

Ep 132Ep. 132: 10 Great Watches between $2,500 and $3,000
This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss and Zach Kazan sit down to discuss some great watches between $2,500 and $3,000. This is part of a continuing series on the podcast where we look at some excellent watches that offer a lot of value in a given price bracket (be sure to check out the last entry, here). While these aren’t the “best” watches in the price range, they represent a variety of options, with a good mix of under the radar picks and watches from iconic brands that are household names. What are your favorite watches in this price range? If we missed a favorite of yours, be sure to let us know in the comments.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesZach K’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGH271Zach W’s wrist check: Raven Solitude Worn & Wound LEHamilton Chronomatic 50 Auto Chrono LEDamasko DC 80Longines Heritage Skin DiverLongines Avigation Big Eye ChronographSinn 356 Flieger III Sa Muhle SARSinn U50-TTudor Black Bay 36Nomos Club Campus Neomatik 39Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Chronometer

Ep 131Ep. 131: Watches We Regret Selling
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, the team reminisces about some of the watches they regret selling. It happens to all of us: in the course of buying and selling watches, always looking to expand our horizons and build a solid collection, we inevitably let something go that we wish we could have kept. In this episode, we talk about the watches we regret selling, why we sold them in the first place, and whether or not we might someday try to get them back. Lots of watches have passed through the watch boxes of the Worn & Wound team, so this is a wide-ranging discussion that features watches of all stripes.Do you have any watch regrets? Be sure to post the watches you miss the most in the comments below.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show NotesBlake’s wrist check: Lorier x Worn & Wound GeminiZach K’s wrist check: vintage Zenith DefyEd’s wrist check: Oak & Oscar OlmsteadZach W’s wrist check: Omega Speedmaster 3520.50Tudor Pelagos LHD ReviewThe new Sinn U50Sinn 856 UTC ReviewReview: Helson SkindiverSpeedmaster Mark 4.5 on FratelloThe Lemania 5100Speedmaster Professional Wittnauer Super CompressorSinn 157 TiEd’s original review of the Bali Ha’i QAffordable Vintage: The Bullitt BenrusHamilton Chrono-MaticA Brief History of the Universal Geneve Polerouter