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Today on the show, Zach Weiss chats with Mike France, founder of Christopher Ward, for an in-depth discussion on the origins of the brand, some of the key watches in the collection, and the importance of delivering good solid value to customers. Zach and Mike also discuss the development of the recently launched C60 Sapphire, which posed some unique manufacturing challenges. That watch is also the star of the brand’s first ever television ad, which Zach and Mike talk about on the podcast.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 NotesMike’s wrist check: C65 GMT WorldtimerZach’s wrist check: C60 SapphireOriginal Review of the Malvern Automatic by David Malone on TimeZoneC60 Apex Limited EditionC9 Jumping Hour Mk III Exclusive First Look: The Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowC8 Power Reserve ChronometerHands On: Christopher Ward C60 SapphireChristopher Ward’s first television advertisement

On today’s Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley sit down to rehash a very busy April on the site, and in the watch industry. In addition to some great new releases, the guys discuss Zach’s recent Three for $5,000 article, Ed’s review of the Doxa Sub 200, and their thoughts on how to decide to pull the trigger on that new watch. It’s a fun conversation, and be sure to check out links to all the content discussed 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: Hamilton Khaki Field MechanicalEd’s wrist check: Sinn 856 non-UTCZach W’s wrist check: Lorier x Worn & Wound GeminiLVMH Group pulls out of BaselworldThree Watch Collection Under $5,000: Zach Kazan’s PicksHands On: Anordain Model 2 FuméAll Hail the New Seiko Prospex “King Turtle”Three Watch Collection Under $5,000: Ed Jelley’s PicksSeiko Introduces New Versions of the “Capt. Willard” as Permanent Parts of the Prospex LineupIntroducing the Sistem51 Petite Seconde, a Mechanical Watch Made Entirely By Machines, Now With a Small Seconds Display Review: Doxa Sub 200 Far Afield: 12 Field Watches That Are Ready for AdventureVaer Watches

Today on the podcast, Zach Kazan speaks with Andrew McLean, the founder of SëL Instruments, an independent watch brand based in Arizona. SëL specializes in rugged tool watches, that are proudly and obsessively overbuilt. The MK1 OmniDiver, the brand’s flagship product, is the end result of many years of R&D and destructive testing. The end result is a tool watch like nothing else on the market, with nearly every component built to spec in SëL’s Arizona workshop. Here, Andrew discusses the birth of SëL, what makes his brand unique in the watch industry, and a whole lot more.If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our feature story on SëL Instruments 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 NotesAndrew’s wrist check: MK 1 OmnidiverZach’s wrist check: Damasko DS30SeL Instruments and their Bombproof WatchesHydrostatic testingKyropolous crystalOPTxSel WavLock Clasp ExplainedBombproof FST strapBombproof bottle toolSeL Instruments Revere

Today on the podcast, Zach Weiss and Blake Malin are joined by VJ Geronimo, CEO of Oris North America. Oris has grown substantially in recent years, going from a niche brand to a much more prominent player in the watch world in a short time, thanks to some great designs and a handful of hit watches. Here, VJ discusses the long history of Oris as an independent brand, the many meaningful partnerships Oris has forged, a very cool series of limited edition jazz inspired watches, and much more.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: Oris Divers Sixty-FiveVJ’s wrist check: Oris Propilot Date 41Zach’s wrist check: Seiko SARX071Oris historyThe Divers Sixty-Five lineOris and the Windup Watch FairThe Oris Propilot XThe Art Blakey Limited Edition and the annual Jazz LEJohn Coltrane Limited EditionLake Baikal AquisOris Staghorn Restoration LimitedOris Clean Ocean Limited EditionOris Ocean Trilogy CollectionOris Force Recon GMTOris Aquis 41.5Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with red dialOris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

It’s not often that there’s true breaking news in the watch world. This is an industry, after all, that has existed for hundreds of years and has been notably slow to change. And, of course, watches, in the grand scheme of things, just aren’t as important as the events that are highlighted above the fold in every newspaper over these past few months in particular. Still, this morning we saw something happen in the industry that is genuinely newsworthy, and represents what could potentially be a major shift in how watch brands do business.As reported by Hodinkee, Revolution, and SJX, it was announced that Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Chopard, and Chanel had collectively made the decision to withdraw from the re-scheduled Baselworld fair, currently on the calendar for January 2021. Not only are these major Swiss brands leaving Basel behind, but they’ve announced their own show, in partnership with FHH (the group behind Watches & Wonders, formerly SIHH), for the Spring of 2021.Of course, here at Worn & Wound, we’re wondering how this will impact many of the smaller brands that we cover. While the Baselworld show is still scheduled for early next year, and we presume those brands who have not already dropped out will participate, it remains to be seen if the trade show will be viable without Rolex, Patek, and others in the longer term. And if not, how will small and midsize brands show their products to press and dealer networks outside of a single, large, centralized trade show?

Seiko and Grand Seiko kept us busy last month with so many new release announcements, we decided to devote an entire podcast solely to their discussion. This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss, Ed Jelley, and Zach Kazan go through the newest releases from these Japanese brands one by one, covering everything from key heritage reissues to completely new movements. Whether your taste veers more toward tool watches and divers, or finely made dress watches in precious metals, there’s something for everyone across this slate of new releases. 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 SBGN003Ed’s wrist check: Doxa Sub 200 & Apple WatchSeiko Diver’s 55th Anniversary TrilogyEver-Brilliant SteelThe Seiko SBP149The Grand Seiko SLGH002Grand Seiko’s Hi-Beat movement and MEMS manufacturingThe Grand Seiko SLGA001A Look at Grand Seiko’s 9R Spring Drive MovementGrand Seiko Recreates their Very First Watch to Celebrate 60 YearsGrand Seiko’s new quartz movement

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, the team looks back at the month of March. Zach Weiss, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley take us through some of the biggest stories of the month, including big new releases from Hamilton and Bulova, a guide to monopusher chronographs, and reviews of some vintage inspired watches from Ball and Tissot. And of course, we discuss Ed’s review of three watches in the new Seiko 5 Sports line, and what these watches mean for enthusiasts at the entry level in a world without the beloved Seiko SKX. 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: Seiko SRPD25Ed’s wrist check: Omega SpeedmasterZach W’s wrist check: Baltic x Worn & Wound Bi-CompaxHamilton PSRBulova ComputronAutodromo Group B SafariBulova SurfboardCoast Watch Company Pacific ExplorerCitizen NighthawkBall Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT IITissot 1973 Chronograph The original Tissot Navigator on Fratello WatchesSeiko 5 Sports SRPD Dive Watches Guide: From Hanhart to Journe, a Look at 12 Great Monopusher Chronographs

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss and Blake Malin talk to Paul Sweetenham, founder of Farer. Farer is one of the most promising and active independent brands to have launched in recent memory. Paul was last on the podcast in 2017, and in the time since his last appearance, the brand has successfully debuted a series of impressive watches with interesting complications, uncommon movements, and Farer’s trademark bold use of color. In this episode, Zach and Blake catch up with Paul and discuss a wide variety of topics, including Farer’s recent releases, and the influence of car culture on Farer’s design language. We also get a preview of where the brand is heading over the course of the next year.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 NotesPaul’s wrist check: Farer Aldrich World TimerBlake’s wrist check: Worn & Wound Autodromo Group B Series 2 LEZach’s wrist check: Farer Lander ChronographPrevious Farer Podcast Farer Bernina ChronographFarer World Timer ETA 2893-1Sellita MovementsThe Farer Quartz Collection Universal GeneveBMC Paint CodesFarer GMTFarer Aqua Compressor

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Weiss, Ilya Ryvin, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley look back at the last decade in watches. The 2010s was a big decade for the watch industry, particularly the part of it that we focus on here at Worn & Wound. It was a period of rapid change that included not just the rise of microbrands, but also significant shifts in the way we purchase watches, talk about watches, and design watches. And, of course, the latter half of the decade saw connected watches like the Apple Watch enter the market, changing the space in ways we perhaps can’t even fully see yet. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out our two-part “Decade in Review” series. Those posts can be found here and 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 Notes Ed Jelley wrist check: Raven Solitude Zach Kazan wrist check: Zenith Defy ClassicZach Weiss wrist check: Roue TPS Chronograph Ilya Ryvin wrist check: Tudor Black Bay 58Rise of the MicrobrandTudor Black Bay P01Halios and the high end microbrandIan Schon and the personal touchNodus WatchesTudor Black Bay 36Zenith Defy ClassicOris Propilot XRessenceTudor PelagosThe Apple WatchHow we buy watches and the secondary market

This week, we’re joined by Fred Friedberg, author of The Illinois Watch & Its Hamilton Years. The Illinois Watch Company played an important role in American watchmaking, producing watches at a great scale through the years of the Great Depression, including many classic Art Deco designs. Their history is linked closely to Hamilton, which is a main focus of Fred’s book. Fred is one of the foremost experts on the history of the Illinois Watch Company, in addition to being a noted collector and author. On the podcast, we discuss the long history of the Illinois Watch Company, what makes these watches interesting to collect, and how the internet has changed our hobby over the decades. Click here for more information on Fred’s book and to order a copy of your own, and be sure to check out the slider below for a small preview.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Show NotesFred’s wrist check: Illinois RitzZach’s wrist check: Grand Seiko SBGN003Fred’s first bookFred’s group on Facebook The Illinois Watch Company’s history with Hamilton Fred’s website

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Zach Weiss, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley (who makes his podcast debut), and we take an in-depth look back at the month of February. From the cancellation of the big Swiss fairs due to the looming coronavirus threat, to some of the more interesting watches we saw and articles we published on the site, there’s a whole lot to cover. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Show NotesZach Weiss's wrist check - Vero Auto 36 LEZach Kazan's wrist check - Zenith Defy ClassicEd Jelley's wrist check - Seiko SZSB006Ilya Ryvin's wrist check - Hamilton Khaki Mechanical in Black PVDThe cancelation of BaselworldLorier Gemini ChronographGray Rado Captain CookTimex M79Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic TitaniumTimor Heritage FieldSeiko Presage Crown Chronograph-inspired LEsFlieger GuideWatchmaker’s Bench - Breaking down the 6139 Seiko chronographVictorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical ReviewLaco Frankfurt GMT ReviewTissot Gentleman Powermatic 80Mk II Cruxible-Hellion

There’s always been a big overlap of people who are into watches, and people who are into the broader category of everyday carry, or EDC, which is essentially an umbrella term that covers items someone might have on their person daily — this includes things like watches, keys, pens, notebooks, knives, and things of the sort. One of the brands in the EDC space today, and it’s one that’s gotten some real traction in the last couple of years, is The James Brand, and on this week’s episode, we sit down with its founder, Ryan Coulter. The James Brand makes high-quality knives, but unlike the kind of tactical-looking knives you might see elsewhere, The James Brand is instead focused on what I would describe as a functional, but more accessible aesthetic. In fact, and Ryan deftly makes this point in the conversation you’re about to listen to, their approach to knives is not that different from Swiss Army’s approach to theirs, and the way they adapted what was essentially a military knife to be sold to the general public.We cover a whole number of topics in our conversation with Ryan, among them his background as an industrial designer, his approach to what he calls designing for the pocket, the idea of knives as heirlooms — something that anyone who loves watches will certainly understand — and a whole lot more.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Show NotesRyan’s wrist check – MNML X-Series watch designed by his friend, Scott WilsonJames’ wrist check – Hamilton Khaki Field Earth PVDIlya’s wrist check – Tudor Black Bay Fifty-EightThe James BrandThe James Brand on InstagramGear Patrol’s StockedGrant Stone on The Worn & Wound Podcasteverydaycarry.comThe James Brand X AetherThe James Brand X Raen

On this week’s episode, Zach and I do something we haven’t done in some time. We’re bringing back our series where we look at 10 great watches between X and Y price points. The last one we did focused on $1,500 and $2,000. This time around, we’re looking at the next bracket up — from $2,000 to $2,500. I’m going to preface this by saying that these aren’t the best watches in this space, because there’s no real sense in dealing with absolutes like that. The idea of best highly subjective. The watches on this list are simply watches that we like and that we think are definitely worthy of your consideration and hard-earned money should you be in the market. To that end, there are a lot of watches that didn’t make this list, so if you have a watch that you think deserves to be on here, then we’d love to hear from you.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Zach's wrist check - Damasko DS 30 Windup EditionIlya's wrist check - Grand Seiko SBGX061Sinn 103 St Acrylic on bracelet - $2,130Sinn EZM 3 Divers on Bracelet - $2,110Damasko DC66/67 Automatic Chronograph Watch - $2,136 on strapGrand Seiko ref. SBGX261 - $2,200Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition Ref. SPB085 - $2,500Longines Heritage 38mm Classic - $2,150Junghans Meister Telemeter Silver dial - $2,295 on strap / $2,395 on braceletNomos Club Date Ref 731 - $2,030Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono - $2,195Oris Divers 65 on a bracelet - variety of prices depending on the model

On this week’s episode, we’ve got a special guest for you all — Bhanu Chopra. Now, if that name sounds at all familiar to you, that doesn’t surprise me one bit. Bhanu (whose IG hand is @analogdisplay) has been a bit of a mainstay in our little horological space. I met him way back when I first started writing about watches, and over the years I’d see him around at industry events and Baselworld and things of the sort. He’s a longtime fixture over at Watchuseek (he’s now a Senior Editor) where he pens a regular column, “Flieger Friday,” and he also owns and operates Juvo Luxury, a company that sells watch boxes and winders. He’s also a massive fan of German watches, from the likes of Sinn and Guinand to Stowa and Aristo, and it’s something he and I have in common. I thought it’d be great to get Bhanu on the podcast to talk about his gig writing about watches, his love for German timepieces and what he’s learned on his many visits to the companies where they’re made, and his brand of watch winders.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Show NotesBhanu’s wrist check – Stowa Flieger with a white dialIlya’s wrist check – Mk II ParadiveBhanu’s FOIS SpeedmasterThe German Forum on WatchuseekBhanu’s AristoSinnGuinandSinn U1Sinn 144 St SaSinn 656Sinn 857 UTCStowaJuvo LuxuryFlieger Friday on Watchuseek

We’ve got a great show for you all this week. In the first half of the episode, I’m joined by our Associate Editor Zach Kazan, and he and I talk about a story he wrote some time ago, titled “The Backyard Breguet: How An Exceedingly Rare Watch Made it to Auction.” Now, we don’t normally cover auctions here on Worn & Wound, but every now and then we make an exception when the story of the auction and the watch being sold is really good. This “backyard Breguet” was a true horological find, and one that almost went under the radar because it was so unusual. I won’t get too into it here, but it’s a great reminder that there are still gems out there waiting to be discovered.In the second half of the episode, I’m joined by Arianna Pozza, the Head of Product Category Watches at Victorinox Swiss Army. I’m a fan of Victorinox and I have been for a long time, and I especially like their overbuilt INOX series, so I was really excited to get Arianna on the show to discuss that. But we also cover other topics, including her career trajectory in the watch industry, the brand’s approach to women’s watches, and a whole lot more.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Show NotesZach’s wrist check: Damasko DS30 Windup EditionIlya’s wrist check: Autodromo IntereuropaThe Backyard Breguet: How An Exceedingly Rare Watch Made it to AuctionThe Howard, Davis & Dennison #3: Inside the Sale of the Most Valuable American Pocket WatchPaul Newman’s “Paul Newman” Daytona Finally FoundNye & CoThe story of the “Nye Rembrandt”Arianna Pozza wrist check: Victorinox Alliance XS, Wenger Black NightIlya’s wrist check: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-EightVictorinoxWengerSwatchFlik FlakVictorinox I.N.O.X. Review on Worn & WoundVictorinox Field Force First Look

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a look back at January and discuss some of the more interesting watch-related news and happenings that took place over the past month. Some of what we discuss are things we covered, like the launch of the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel, while others are things we didn’t get to cover on Worn & Wound, but we think are still worth dissecting. We’ll also take a deeper dive into some of the content from the site, highlighting must-read articles and reviews. This is something we’ll be doing on the regular at the end of every month, so if there is a topic that you want us to cover on our monthly recap, then be sure to hit us up via email at [email protected]. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Show NotesZach Kazan's wrist check - Grand Seiko Ref. SBGN003Zack Weiss's wrist check - Roue TPS chronograph (silver panda dial)Ilya - Stowa Partitio Blau LEOmega Kicks Off 2020 with the Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel, a Recreation of the Legendary “Ed White” Ref. 105.003LVHM Watch Week in DubaiIntroducing the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited EditionNever Meet Your Heroes: Finding a Heuer Carrera 2447SDropping Soon: the Tag Heuer x fragment design Carrera Reissue (Based on the Ref. 2447 NT)TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 18 Telemeter (Ref. CAR221A)Hublot Big Bang Integral All BlackMoser StreamlinerIntroducing the Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Defender Edition, A Subdued Take on a Wild ChronographReview: The Defakto Transit is a Modern, Minimalist Watch From the Ickler FamilyHands-On: Nodus Sector Dive and FieldReview: Timex Giorgio Galli S1 AutomaticStowa Takes to the Sea and Sky at Baselworld 2016Review: Archimede Pilot Chronograph TrikompaxMy Watch: Watches and Personal Style with The Armoury’s Mark Cho

Fears was founded in 1846 by a young watchmaker named Edwin Fear, who set up his workshop and showroom in Bristol. It was a family run business for the entirety of its operation, and it ran until 1976, when the company was forced to close its doors. Then in 2016, Nicholas, who is the great-great-great-grandson of Edwin Fear, brought the company back with the Redcliff, the brand’s first watch in 40 years.Nicholas swung by Worn & Wound HQ late last year, and this episode was actually recorded on the third anniversary of the brand’s relaunch. Nicholas and Zach cover a wide range of topics. They discuss the brands history, its relaunch, the importance of heritage and authenticity, and what Nicholas thinks the future holds in store for Fears. One of my favorite moments is when Nicholas explains why Fears going out of business in ’76 was actually a good thing for the brand in the longrun run. I won’t say more here.This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.Zach's wrist check - Farer Markham World TimerNicholas's wrist check - Brunswick WhiteFearsFears IGOak & OscarFarerVertexChristopher WardRoger W. Smith

Last week on the show, you heard from Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers in Burlingame, California. This week, you’ll hear Zach and Blake’s conversation with Dan and Anna Broadfoot, the proprietors of Timeless Luxury Watches, an AD out in Plano, Texas. Dan and Anna have a really interesting backstory. Though Timeless is now in a large, chic spot in a busy shopping area, the business actually began as small pre-owned operation that Dan and Anna initially ran out of a spare bedroom in their house. They eventually moved to a storefront, brought in a number of brands, and built up a serious collection of watches and a dedicated customer base. So you’ll hear them talk about that history. You’ll also hear how Dan and Anna approach customer and enthusiast engagement, be it through social media or through posting watch reviews on forums like Watchuseek. Finally, they chat about what it took to make their limited edition with Grand Seiko possible — that’s the ref. SBGE249 Blizzard for Timeless Luxury Watches — and their new line of straps designed for Grand Seiko watches. Show Notes Blake’s wrist check – Omega 1957 Railmaster Anna with a vintage Grand Seiko 45GS, and Dan with a Grand Seiko Ref. SBGE249 Zach – Farer Lander Chronograph Timeless Luxury Watches Timeless Luxury Watches Grand Seiko Ref. SBGE249 “Blizzard” Grand Seiko Ref. SBGE249 “Blizzard” for Timeless Luxury Watches Worn & Wound’s Hands-On with Grand Seiko Ref. SBGE249 “Blizzard” Damasko DK14 and DK15 review by Timeless Luxury Watches Múgatoo straps

On the show this week, we’ve got Rob Caplan, the the co-owner of a family-run watch and jewelry store out in Burlingame California called Topper Fine Jewelers, and Chad Tsagris, the head of Laco USA. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. First, a little bit of backstory on the episode. Late last year, our Managing Editor Ilya Ryvin flew out to Burlingame for a launch event for a watch that many of you are probably already familiar with if you read the site on a regular basis — the Laco Flieger Limited Topper Edition. This was Topper’s big end-of-year release, and we had known about the project for some time as Rob worked with Laco through its many stages of development in 2019. When the watch was finally ready, Rob invited some media and influencers out to his store in Burlingame to be among the first people to see the watch in the metal. To learn more about the watch, you can read Ilya's coverage here. We wanted to get Rob — and Chad — on the podcast to talk about the watch and what it took to get it made. But we also wanted to get Rob on the show to talk a little bit about what it’s like to be a retailer today, and how he’s found success at a time when traditional retail continues to struggle. Show Notes Rob's wrist check - Zodiac Sea Wolf Topper Limited Edition Rally Blue Ref. ZO9273 Chad's wrist check - Rolex Milgauss Ref 6541 from 1958 Ilya's wrist check - Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Topper Fine Jewelers Bremont MBII Topper Edition Nomos Glashütte Tangente 38 Topper Edition Laco Laco Auxiliary Observer RAD-AUX The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 70: Growing the WatchFam with OT Some of Topper's past limited editions covered on Worn & Wound Hands On: Zodiac x Topper Jewelers Sea Wolf Limited Editions First Look: Topper x Seiko Prospex Diver Ref. SPB107 Limited Edition, Nicknamed the “Topper Ninja” Hands-On with the Oris Divers 65 Topper Limited Edition Review: Nomos Zürich Weltzeit/Worldtimer Topper Edition

Ok, this is it, the final episode of 2019! With it being the end of the year and all, we naturally wanted to take a look back at the year, so we pulled the team together for a little retrospective. We cover a whole range of topics, from some of the trends we noticed this year (surprise, surprise, vintage-inspired watches are still huge), to some of the year's bigger stories, as well as stories we felt should have been far bigger than they were. We also go over some of our favorite pieces of Worn & Wound content. Of course, an end of year retrospective wouldn’t be complete without looking to the future, so we also chat about what we're excited for in 2020. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you Victorinox Swiss Army. If you’re a longtime reader of Worn & Wound, then you’re no stranger to Victorinox Swiss Army. The maker of the iconic red Swiss Army Knife also produce some great-valued, high-quality Swiss watches, which include mainstay features like anti-reflective and scratch resistant sapphire crystals, and cases made of high-grade stainless steel, hypoallergenic titanium, or ultra-lightweight carbon composite. All Victorinox Swiss Army watches undergo a minimum of 100 quality control tests and have a five-year international warranty, which includes free battery replacements for the first year. Victorinox Swiss Army watches start at $350. Their newest collection, Fieldforce, offers a strong, masculine design inspired by the tradition of the brand‘s DNA. Find your next watch by visiting Victorinox Swiss Army where our listeners save 15% using the code WOUND15 now through December 31st. Some exclusions apply. Show Notes Ilya wrist check - Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Blake wrist check - Vero W&W collaboration Zach Weiss wrist check - Autodromo Group B Nightstage Zack Kazan wrist check - Grand Seiko SBGH271 Tool Watch Box Timex NASA Peanuts watches Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition (Moonshine Gold) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum Speedmaster First Omega in Space UNIMATIC U1-SP Limited Edition Seiko 5 Sports Q Timex Q Timex Falcon Eye Timex Giorgio Galli Roue TPS Collection Farer Worldtimer Farer Bernina Chronograph Christopher Ward Moonphase Oris Pro Pilot X Damasko Factory Tour Mario Andretti and his Yema Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight video review The Howard, Davis & Dennison #3: Inside the Sale of the Most Valuable American Pocket Watch Tariffs and the Watch Industry Talking Vintage Watch Restoration Ethics with James Lamdin, Eric Ku, and Eric Wind Meet the One Man Shop Restoring Vintage Seiko Cases, One Zaratsu Polish at a Time Once Upon a Time in Hollywood….A Watch Was Miscast “Stone Cold” Steve Austin Rocks a Sinn U1 SDR on “Hot Ones”

We have a great twofer this week. In the first half of the episode, Worn & Wound Managing Editor Ilya Ryvin and Associate Editor Zach Kazan sit down with Hamilton’s CEO Sylvain Dolla and Hamilton’s Head of Product Alfredo Bellaveglia. The conversation was recorded right before Hamilton launched their collaboration with Schott, so we discuss that project, but we also cover some of this year’s other hits, among them the Pilot Pioneer Mechanical and the Chrono-Matic 50. We also pick Alfredo’s brain about how Hamilton approaches design, and if he ever get’s bored of the prevailing neo-vintage trend. One small note about this interview: we recorded it at the busy Freehand hotel here in NYC, so you’re going to hear some background noise throughout the conversation. In the second half of the episode, Zach Weiss and Blake Malin sit down with Pim Koeslag, the Technical Director of Frederique Constant and Alpina, and the CEO of Ateliers deMonaco. They discuss Frederique Constant’s unique approach to high-end complications, how they’re able to achieve such an aggressive price point with their Perpetual Calendar, and a whole lot more. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Hamilton and their new Hamilton Chrono-Matic 50. Released in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the production of the first automatic chronograph, the Chrono-Matic 50 is a sporty chronograph with a distinctive case and with tons of ‘70s flair. To learn more, be sure to visit shop.hamiltonwatch.com. Show Notes Interview with Sylvain and Alfredo Ilya’s wrist check - Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Review Zach’s wrist check - Rolex Sea Dweller 16610 Sylvan’s wrist check - Khaki Pilot Schott NYC; Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Alfredo’s wrist check - Khaki Pilot Schott NYC Discussing the "Murph" Watch with Hamilton CEO Sylvain Dolla Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical on W&W Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono on W&W Interview with Pim Blake’s wrist check - Tudor Pelagos Pim’s wrist check - Ateliers deMonaco Tourbillon Zach’s wrist check - Seiko Prospex Marine Master Frederique Constant Ateliers deMonaco Alpina Horological Smartwatch

Ilya here! On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we’re switching things up a bit. We’re not really talking about watches (don’t worry, there is some watch talk). But if you follow Zach or myself on Instagram, then you’ve likely noticed that other than watches, we’re both pretty into shoes, and one of our favorite brands is Grant Stone. Our guests this week are Wyatt Gilmore and his father Randy Gilmore, and they’re the founders of Grant Stone. Grant Stone is a relatively young footwear brand, and, in many ways, they’re not unlike some of the smaller, enthusiast-run brands we cover on Worn & Wound. Since hitting the scene in 2016, they’ve already built a catalog of high quality, classically styled shoes — they’ve got plain toe bluchers and longwings, penny loafers and hard-wearing country boots. All models are Goodyear-welted and feature high-quality uppers, insoles, and outsoles. And the thing is, Wyatt and Randy wouldn’t have it any other way. Their family has been in the shoe business for generations so they’re all about doing it right, and though they’re a small fish in a large pond, that experience has allowed them to break out of the pack, and they’ve already grown quite the following of devotees who swear by their shoes. Wyatt and Randy swung by Worn & Wound HQ to talk about their brand, but we didn't just talk about Grant Stone. We covered a whole bunch of topics like what actually makes a pair of shoes good? What is a welt? How did Alden’s Indy boot get its name? And yes, even how Randy accidentally rolled a tractor over his Rolex GMT-Master II (see, there's watch talk). 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. Show Notes Wyatt’s wrist check - Rolex GMT-Master II Randy’s wrist check - Heuer 1000 Professional Zach’s wrist check - Farer Bernina Chronograph Ilya’s wrist check - G-SHOCK Full Metal GMWB5000V-1 Grant Stone Shoes Grant Stone’s Instagram D.W. Frommer Alden Alden Indy Boots worn by Harrison Ford The Shoe Mart Charles Goodyear What is Goodyear Welting?

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we sit down with Andy Mann. Andy is many things. Among them, he’s an Emmy nominated filmmaker, a photographer for National Geographic, a conservationist, a diver, and a Zodiac brand ambassador. Andy has worked on all seven continents on all sorts of conservationist efforts and projects, but he’s perhaps best known for his work with sharks. He’s also a founding member SeaLegacy, a collective of filmmakers, photographers, and creators focused on telling stories about ocean life to inspire conservation of our seas. We chat with Andy about how he got started, his first dive with 50 bull sharks in Fiji, his work, and his collaborative watch with Zodiac. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their new Regatta collection. Inspired by Bulova heritage timepieces, the Regatta, with its distinctive T-bar lugs and refined slimline case, is a watch designed to be noticed. To learn more about the new Bulova Regatta, visit bulova.com Show Notes Blake’s wrist check - Omega 1957 Trilogy Railmaster Zach’s wrist check - Stowa x W&W Verus Grau Andy’s wrist check - Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 Saturation X Andy Mann Edition Andy Mann Andy Mann on IG SeaLegacy Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 X Andy Mann Edition

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Worn & Wound Managing Editor Ilya Ryvin and co-host James Helms have the great pleasure of chatting with Steve Laughlin, a mainstay in the independent, enthusiast-brand scene. From his days with Benarus to his current endeavor with Raven, Steve runs down his career making no-frills tool watches, the challenges he’s faced over the years, why he’s no longer interested in homage watches, and a whole lot more. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Alpina and their AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch. A robust and highly-functional outdoor companion, the AlpinerX is water-resistant up to 100M and features altitude, barometer, and temperature displays, a compass, connected GPS functionality, UV indicator, and a world timer. The AlpinerX also seamlessly connects to your smartphone via the AlpinerX app to track activity, receive notifications, and adjust watch settings. Alpina recently entered into a three-year partnership with the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. A portion of Alpina’s support will be behind the National Park Foundation’s effort to protect and enhance America’s rivers and trails in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails and National Wild & Scenic River systems. To learn more about the AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch, or to learn more about their work with the National Park Foundation, please go to us.alpinawatches.com. Show Notes Steve's wrist check - Raven Solitude James' wrist check - W&W x Stowa Flieger Verus Grau LE Ilya's wrist check - Nomos Metro Raven Watches MK II Northeast Watch Works Benarus Raven Vintage review on W&W Jason Lim of Halios on The Worn & Wound Podcast Wes and Cullen of Nodus on The Worn & Wound Podcast Seiko Ladies' Diver Finch Knife Company

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya, Zach, and Blake sit down to chat about the upcoming Wind Up Watch Fair in New York City. From the exciting new brands making their debut to some of the watches expected to launch at this year’s show, we have the skinny on what you need to know about the Windup NYC 2019 show. Here are the basics: Windup is a three-day watch event taking place Oct 25 through the 27th at Chelsea Market in New York City. Windup showcases brands ranging from new independents with just a few models to larger Swiss and German houses with rich histories and deep catalogs. What ties the brands together is that they all have a unique perspective and their products offer a great value. Windup is also all about getting our readers in front of watches and the people that make them, and to that end the Fair is always free and open to the public. So whether you’re a seasoned watch-head or someone considering their first timepiece, come on by and take a look. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their Computron line of watches. Originally launched in the 1970’s, the modern Computron pays homage to the retro-futuristic styling of the original with a sharp trapezoidal case and iconic LED display. To learn more about the new Bulova Computron, head to Bulova.com. Show Notes Windup Watch Fair Watchtime New York 2019 Blake's wrist check - YEMA Speedgraf Zach's wrist check - Stowa Flieger Verus Grau LE Ilya's wrist check - Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we’ve got a twofer. In the first half of the show, Managing Editor Ilya Ryvin sits down with Worn & Wound contributor Zach Kazan to discuss an article Zach wrote a few weeks back titled, “Tariffs and the Watch Industry: How the US-China Trade War Impacts US-Based Watch Companies.” In the second half, Ilya chats with Magnus Äppelryd of Bravur about his brand, why slow and steady has been the correct approach for Bravur, and what we can expect in the future. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. Show Notes “Tariffs and the Watch Industry: How the US-China Trade War Impacts US-Based Watch Companies.” Zach's wrist check - Zenith Defy Classic Ilya's wrist check - Nomos Orion Bravur Magnus' wrist check - Bravur Geography Ilya's wrist check - Fortis Cosmonauts Chronograph with Lemania 5100

Just two years ago, Ming Watches hit the scene and were an overnight sensation. That first limited collection, dubbed 17.01, sold out in no time, which wasn't that much of a surprise because the watches were good — like really good. And they were aggressively priced, too, at just $900 a pop. Then a few months later, Ming put out their sophomore release, this time a high-end piece with a crazy 100-hour movement by Schwarz-Etienne. The new watch, nearly 7 times the price of its predecessor, followed some of the foundational design cues of Ming's first watch, but the execution was pure luxury. It was an exciting release, but also one that inspired controversy with its ambitious price tag. Ming's continued that trajectory, releasing both luxurious watches and democratically-priced ones — all the while maintaining a unique aesthetic and adherence to quality that's found numerous fans. On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach and Ilya are joined by Ming Thein and Praneeth Rajsingh of Ming Watches. The two stopped by Worn & Wound HQ a few weeks back, and we were excited to grab the mics and talk about their brand and watches. This week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. Show Notes Ming's wrist check - Ming 17.06 Monolith Praneeth's wrist check - Ming 19.02 Zach's wrist check - Sinn 556i Ilya's wrist check -Seiko SRP777 Ming Watches Ming Watch's Instagram Schwarz Etienne Ming 17.01 Ming 17.03 GMT review Ming 19.02 Ming's photography Hasselblad

On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya chats with Jarett Harkness of Unwind In Time, a shop that specializes first and foremost in Hamilton Electric watches. Vintage is undeniably hot right now, but most enthusiast focus is given to vintage mechanical watches. The watches that interest Jarett, however, are of a different sort, and this all began when he fixed a non-running Hamilton Electric Pacer. Jarett tells us how he came about loving watches, why he's specifically drawn to Electric watches, and how his one-time hobby and now full-time business really goes beyond just the watches themselves. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Grand Seiko and Timeless Luxury Watches. Grand Seiko and Timeless have partnered to create the SBGE249 Spring Drive GMT limited edition timepiece, a watch inspired by a blizzard in Shirojiri, Japan where the Grand Seiko Shinshu Studio is located. The dial features a delicate texture and it’s accented with Grand Seiko’s perfectly sculpted hour markers, razor-sharp hands, and blue highlights on the text and hands. The dial sits beneath a dual-curved sapphire crystal, and it’s all housed inside a 41mm, Zaratsu-polished stainless steel case. The watch is powered by Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive caliber, which features a gliding seconds hand, accuracy of plus or minus 10 seconds per month, and 72 hours of power reserve. Visible through a sapphire case back, the Spring Drive movement is a hallmark of Grand Seiko’s watchmaking heritage. Just 250 of the Timeless Luxury SBGE249 limited edition watches will be produced. To learn more and purchase one today, visit Timeless Luxury Watches. Show Notes Unwind In Time Unwind In Time Instagram Ilya's wrist check - Junghans Max Bill Anniversary Jarett's wrist check - Hamilton Electric Vega NAWCC Richard Arbib The Watch of the Future by Rene Rondeau

Because we talk to so many small brand owners here on the Worn & Wound Podcast, one of the recurring focuses of the show has been manufacturing — who makes it, how it’s made, and of course where it’s made. Brands, and that’s brands both big and small, need to to get their watches made somewhere, and there’s really only a handful of options as far as regions of the world go. Within the micro brand (or enthusiast brand space — whatever you want to call it), much of that manufacturing happens in Asia. On this week’s episode of the show, we chat with Vishal Tolani, a longtime friend of Worn & Wound and the man behind brands like Spinnaker, AVI-8, and DuFa, among others. What makes Vishal especially interesting is that outside of running a number of brands, he’s also a second-generation manufacturer based out of Hong Kong, which gives him a really interesting insight the world of watchmaking in that part of the world. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Grand Seiko and Timeless Luxury Watches. Grand Seiko and Timeless have partnered to create the SBGE249 Spring Drive GMT limited edition timepiece, a watch inspired by a blizzard in Shirojiri, Japan where the Grand Seiko Shinshu Studio is located. The dial features a delicate texture and it’s accented with Grand Seiko’s perfectly sculpted hour markers, razor-sharp hands, and blue highlights on the text and hands. The dial sits beneath a dual-curved sapphire crystal, and it’s all housed inside a 41mm, Zaratsu-polished stainless steel case. The watch is powered by Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive caliber, which features a gliding seconds hand, accuracy of plus or minus 10 seconds per month, and 72 hours of power reserve. Visible through a sapphire case back, the Spring Drive movement is a hallmark of Grand Seiko’s watchmaking heritage. Just 250 of the Timeless Luxury SBGE249 limited edition watches will be produced. To learn more and purchase one today, visit Timeless Luxury Watches at bit.ly/timeless249. Show Notes Vishal's wrist check - Spinnaker Fleuss Zach's wrist check - AVI-8 W&W Collaboration Blake's wrist check - Autodromo x W&W Group B Spinnaker AVI-8 DuFa

This week, Ilya is joined by Wes and Cullen from Nodus Watches. If you’ve been following the independent watch space with any regularity, then you’ve surely heard of Nodus. This LA-based brand is just a couple of years old, but in a very short amount of time they’ve built a solid following of fans, in part because they make damn fine watches, but also because Wes and Cullen have made it a point to go out into the world and meet their customers. On this episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya chats with them about their brand, why they think it’s important to continue bringing legitimacy to the independent watch brand space, and why they have a "rising tide raises all ships" mentality. 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. Some of the newest Eco-Drive models worth checking out include the the Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer, and the Satellite Wave GPS Freedom. To learn more and to discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast. SHOW NOTES Nodus Nodus on IG Wes and Cullen on IG Cullen's Seiko 6105-8110 Wes' MkII Cruxible Ilya's Omega Speedmaster "FOIS" Seiko SKX007 Mk II Bill Yao of Mk II on The Worn & Wound Podcast Halios Jason Lim of Halios on The Worn & Wound Podcast Indy Brand Power Panel on The Worn & Wound Podcast Lorier Traska Nodus Contrail Review Raven Trekker LE in the Windup Watch Shop Brew Astor & Banks

This week’s episode is a special one — it marks the 100th episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast! A huge thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into the show the last 100 episodes. We absolutely wouldn’t be doing this without you all. On this week’s episode, we chat about the recently announced Speedmaster 321 Platinum, Omega’s big Speedy release celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission. But that’s just a small part of the show. For the rest of the episode, we answer your questions about us, our personal collections and collecting habits, and more. This week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought you by the Windup Watch Shop. SHOW NOTES Zach’s wrist check - Farer Lander Chronograph Blake’s wrist check - Oris Divers 65 Ilya’s wrist check - Sinn 556i Sinn 556i Review ADPT Straps First Man film Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary “Moonshine” LE Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary LE Tudor Sub Ref. 79090 Tudor Pelagos Tudor Pelagos LHD Review Sinn 103 St Chronograph Review Stowa x Worn & Wound Antea KS LE Vintage Seiko Ref. 6139-7010 "Speed Timer" Junghans Max Bill Hand Wind Omega Speedmaster “First Omega In Space” Nomos Orion Grand Seiko Ref. SBGX061 Omega Speedmaster Mk. 4.5 Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

The secondary market is playing an increasingly important role with regard to how people buy and sell watches, and nobody knows more about the secondary marketplace than Tim Stracke, the co-CEO and Founder of Chrono24. With over 3,000 verified dealers and 20,000 private sellers moving 400,000 watches at any given time, Chrono24 is the world’s largest specialized market for watches, so we wanted to get Tim on the podcast to talk about how his platform is different from others in the space, how consumers use it to get their dream watches, and how brands are reacting to this burgeoning space. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Alpina and their AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch. With the AlpinerX, Alpina brings over 135 years of watchmaking experience to a modern, connected sport watch. A robust and highly-functional outdoor companion, the AlpinerX is water-resistant up to 100m and features an altitude, barometer, and temperature display, a compass, connected GPS functionality, a UV indicator, and world timer. The AlpinerX also seamlessly connects to your smartphone via the AlpinerX app to track activity, receive notifications, and adjust watch settings. To learn more about the AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch, or to learn more about Alpina's work with the National Park Foundation, please go to us.alpinawatches.com. Show Notes Chrono24 Chrono 24 Watch Collection Tracking Tool Chrono24 NYC G2G

On this week’s episode, Zach Weiss and I are joined by another Zach, Zach Kazan, our most recent contributor to Worn & Wound and who’s been killing it with some great content on the site. Some weeks back, Zach attended the Jones & Horan spring auction to witness the sale of a really important timepiece — the Howard, Davis & Dennison #3 pocket watch. He wrote an excellent article for us about the watch (which you can read here), its fascinating history, and the auction itself, and I thought it’d be great to have him on the podcast for a deeper dive into the story. This week’s episode is brought to you by Bulova and their collection of Automatic Timepieces. For the Fall season, Bulova is introducing more than 15 new automatic timepieces. Some highlights include the new Regatta collection, which is based on a vintage Bulova style, and features two automatic pieces with a slim automatic movement, and nods to the original design with unique angled lugs. Another style coming this fall is the new Wilton featuring a 40-hour power reserve with power reserve indicator on the dial. The timepiece features a stainless steel case and dials in either silver white, deep blue, or grey, perfect for every day wear or an evening event. To learn more about Bulova and their new Automatic timepieces, head to bulova.com. SHOW NOTES Zach K's wrist check - Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16570 "polar" dial Zach W's wrist check- Farer Lander chronograph Ilya's wrist check - vintage Fortis Cosmonauts chronograph Zach K's Grand Seiko GMT ref. SBGJ203 (with Mt. Iwate dial) USA-exclusive Grand Seiko Seasons collection Grand Seiko's Joe Kirk on The Worn & Wound Podcast Jones & Horan auction house Auction Report Jones & Horan To Sell The Howard Davis & Dennison No. 3 Pocket Watch via Hodinkee How Watches Are Made: Vortic (Fort Collins, Colorado) Paul Newman's "Paul Newman" Daytona Speedy "Holy Grail" ChronoMaddox.com

This week’s episode is a special one. At Windup Watch Fair in April, we brought together three Worn & Wound Podcast alumni — Jason Lim from Halios, Bradley Price from Autodromo, and Etienne Malec from Baltic — to participate in something of a power panel about running a successful, enthusiast-focused, independent watch brand in 2019. We covered a whole bunch of topics, from the loaded nature of the term “micro-brand,” to the challenges of the current, sometimes oversaturated, market. This week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. Show Notes Autodromo Halios Baltic Bradley’s wrist check – Autodromo Group B Seres 2 Corsica Jason’s wrist check – Universa prototype and Brew Technicolor Etienne’s wrist check- Black/Silver Aquascaphe Zach’s wrist check – Worn & Wound x Stowa Partitio Ilya’s wrist check – Limited Edition Junghans Max Bill Bradley on The Worn & Wound Podcast Jason on The Worn & Wound Podcast Etienne on The Worn & Wound Podcast

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Grand Seiko here, so this week’s episode was a real treat for us. Ilya sits down with Joe Kirk, the National Training Manager for Grand Seiko Corporation of America, to talk about everything Grand Seiko, and to answer all your burning Grand Seiko questions submitted on Instagram. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Hamilton and their Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph, a recreation of an iconic timepiece first released in 1968. Hamilton has reimagined that watch with a piece that retains the vintage styling of the original while adding modern function and wearability. Powering the Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph is an H-31 automatic chronograph movement with an extended 60-hour power reserve. The case of the Intra-Matic has also been scaled to 40mm for modern tastes, and the panda dial colorway is available in both blue and black variants. To learn more about Hamilton’s new Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph, head to shop.hamiltonwatch.com. Show Notes Grand Seiko USA Grand Seiko USA Instagram Joe's Instagram Joe's Grand Seiko Ref. SBGC203 Joe's Grand Seiko Ref. SBGJ203 Ilya's Junghans Max Bill Grand Seiko hands getting heat-blued Worn & Wound review of the Ref. SBGM221 9S Mechanical 9F Quartz 9R Spring Drive Shizuku-Ishi Watch Studio Zaratsu polishing Hands-On with the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection (Refs. SBGK002, SBGK004, SBGK005, and SBGK006) Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8-Day Power Reserve Grand Seiko Elegance Collection with the new 9R02 caliber RSVP for Joe's lecture at the HSNY

In this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya sits down with Jimmy Collins of LA-based Collins Watch Company to discuss his brand, how he got started in watches, the challenges of running a one-man shop, and his plans for the future. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. SHOW NOTES Jimmy’s wrist check – Collins Hyperion with meteorite dial Ilya’s wrist check – MK II Key West Collins Watch Company Nodus Watches Hyperion via Kickstarter

In this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach, Blake, and Ilya discuss Timex's recent American Documents series and the state of American watchmaking. Zach also talks about his recent trip to Arizona, where he met with the team behind FTS Ameriquartz, who are working towards their goal of producing movements in the America. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Alpina and their AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch. With the AlpinerX, Alpina brings over 135 years of watchmaking experience to a modern connected sport watch. Alpina has drawn on this rich history of watchmaking to develop the AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch. A robust and highly-functional outdoor companion, the AlpinerX is water-resistant up to 100M and features altitude, barometer, and temperature display, a compass, connected GPS functionality, a UV indicator, and world timer. The AlpinerX also seamlessly connects to your smartphone via the AlpinerX app to track activity, receive notifications, and adjust watch settings. To learn more about the AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch, or to learn more about their work with the National Park Foundation, please go to alpinawatchesusa.com. SHOW NOTES Blake’s wrist check - Mercer Madison Zach’s wrist check - VERO 36 Automatic LE Ilya’s wrist check - Grand Seiko Elegance GMT Ref. SBGM221 Review Timex American Documents Collection VERO Vortic Weiss Watch Company RGM Pelton Schon DSGN J.N. Shapiro RT Custer of Vortic on The Worn & Wound Podcast Hodinkee: FTC Takes Action Against Shinola, Suggests 'Where American Is Made' Slogan Be Dropped Hodinkee: The Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Deceptive Marketing Practices In The American Watchmaking Industry ADPT Straps Fine Timepiece Solutions Brings Movements Back to America

In the first half of this week’s episode, Ilya, Zach, and Blake talk about the upcoming Windup Watch Fair taking place in San Francisco on April 26th through the 29th (click here for the full event details). In the second half of the episode, Ilya sits down with Tissot President François Thiébaud to talk about Tissot’s growth in recent years, Swatch Group’s pullout from Baselworld, and what that means for the brand going forward. 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 the newest Eco-Drive models worth checking out include the the Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer and the Satellite Wave GPS Freedom. To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast. Show Notes Autodromo Group B Windup Edition Tudor Pelagos Siduna M3440 Professional Fly-BackChronograph review Visit the Windup Watch Fair website for the full vendor list How Watches Are Made: Vero How Watches Are Made: Vortic A Look Inside the Manufacture: Damasko The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 92: Baselworld 2019 Debrief / Talking the “Murph” Watch with Hamilton CEO Sylvain Dolla Tissot President François Thiébaud

On the first half of this week’s episode, we debrief on Baselworld 2019, and on the second half I sit down with Hamilton CEO Sylvain Dolla to discuss the recently released "Murph" watch. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. Show Notes Wrist Check Baselworld 2019 Coverage Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11th 50th Anniversary Tudor P01 Hamilton Khaki "Murph" Men in Black: International trailer Hamilton and Jack Ryan

On the third day of our Baselworld 2019 coverage, we discuss hits and misses from Nomos, Rolex, Bell & Ross, Bulova, and more. To learn more about the watches discussed in this episode, check out our ongoing Baselworld coverage here. This episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Timeless Luxury Watches and their new collaboration with Nomos and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In partnership, they have created two custom Nomos Club Campus models — one in 36mm and another measuring 38.5mm — with a portion of each sale going to fund the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The price for the National Breast Cancer Foundation models is the same as the original 36mm and 38.5mm Nomos Club Campuses, $1,500 and $1,650 respectively. To learn more or to purchase one of these special pieces, head to timelessluxwatches.com.

On the second day of our Baselworld 2019 coverage, we discuss the hits and misses of Sinn, Junghans, Orient, and more. To learn more about the watches discussed in this episode, check out our ongoing Baselworld coverage here. This episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Timeless Luxury Watches and their new collaboration with Nomos and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In partnership, they have created two custom Nomos Club Campus models — one in 36mm and another measuring 38.5mm — with a portion of each sale going to fund the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The price for the National Breast Cancer Foundation models is the same as the original 36mm and 38.5mm Nomos Club Campuses, $1,500 and $1,650 respectively. To learn more or to purchase one of these special pieces, head to timelessluxwatches.com.

Day one is done and, as always, it was a total whirlwind! We met up with Zodiac, Tudor, Oris, Ming, Seiko and Grand Seiko, Tag Heuer, and Monta. and despite it being a sort of sleepy year, we saw some great watches. On this episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we chat about the highlights and lowlights of day one. To learn more about the watches discussed in this episode, check out our ongoing Baselworld coverage here. This episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Timeless Luxury Watches and their new collaboration with Nomos and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In partnership, they have created two custom Nomos Club Campus models — one in 36mm and another measuring 38.5mm — with a portion of each sale going to fund the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The price for the National Breast Cancer Foundation models is the same as the original 36mm and 38.5mm Nomos Club Campuses, $1,500 and $1,650 respectively. To learn more or to purchase one of these special pieces, head to timelessluxwatches.com.

Baselworld officially shifts into full gear on Thursday, but we got in on Press Day and went straight to the halls to get a quick look at some of this year's novelties. We especially wanted to get a look at Tudor's latest watch, which might just be — for better or for worse — the watch of Baselworld 2019. On this episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach, Ilya, and Blake talk leaks, Tudor, and first impressions. This episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Timeless Luxury Watches and their new collaboration with Nomos and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In partnership, they have created two custom Nomos Club Campus models — one in 36mm and another measuring 38.5mm — with a portion of each sale going to fund the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The price for the National Breast Cancer Foundation models is the same as the original 36mm and 38.5mm Nomos Club Campuses, $1,500 and $1,650 respectively. To learn more or to purchase one of these special pieces, head to timelessluxwatches.com.

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya and James chat with Evan Perrone of Specialized, a California-based company that designs, manufactures, and markets tech-focused bicycles, clothes, and accessories. Evan’s an avid cyclist and a longtime reader of Worn & Wound (as he mentions on the podcast he’s gone through many of the tentpole watches we’ve reviewed over the years), and, as we learned from Evan, he’s not alone. There’s a huge cross-section of watch-heads who love to hit the trail, many of them working alongside Evan at Specialized. Ilya, James and Evan chat about that cross-section of interests, Evan’s collecting journey, and the parallels between the bike and watch industries. Show Notes Evan's wrist check: 1984 two-tone Rolex Datejust James' wrist check: Damasko DC 80 Ilya's wrist check: Siduna Flyback Chronograph Specialized Bikes Maratac Mid-Size Pilot FOIS Speedmaster Tudor Black Bay 58 Tudor teasing Baselworld 2019 releases on IG Omega 1957 Trilogy

On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya, Zach, and Blake talk about their visit to Damasko's factory in Germany. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Spinnaker and their Tesei Bronze line of dive watches. The Tesei Bronze line is inspired by Teseo Tesei, an Italian naval officer who invented the human torpedo used by the Italian Navy during World War II. The Tesei features a 43-millimeter solid bronze case rated to 300 meters. It is fitted with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens on both ends of the case and it has a ceramic insert on the 120 click bezel. A wave pattern is embossed on the dial, which is also fitted with applied markers filled with Super-LumiNova. Finally, the Tesei comes fitted on an Italian-made and hand-finished, waterproofed leather strap. The Tesei line is assembled in Switzerland and is powered by the Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic movement. To learn more, visit www.spinnaker-watches.com For our Damasko article and video, click here. To learn more about Damasko, visit their website here. To shop a wide range of Damasko watches, visit Windup Watch Shop.

On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya and Zach sit down with Lauren and Lorenzo Ortega, the husband-and-wife team behind Lorier Watches. Lorier hit the scene with a splash when they debuted the Neptune diver collection. The Neptune is a neo-vintage gold-mine, borrowing familiar cues from famous references, and doing so without somehow feeling overly derivative. We chat about how they got started, the challenges they've faced, and where they plan to take the brand. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Bulova and their GRAMMY-inspired collection of timepieces. The newest Precisionist Grammy edition measures 41 millimeters across, and it seamlessly integrates numerous musical cues in its design making it the ideal watch for music lovers and/or collectors of music memorabilia. To learn more about Bulova’s GRAMMY partnership and their special GRAMMY-inspired timepieces, head to Bulova.com. Show Notes: Lorenzo with the Hydra. Lauren with the Falcon. Zach with the Farer Oxley GMT. Ilya with his Grand Seiko Ref. SBGJ217 Hi-Beat GMT Lorier Watches Lorier Neptune Review Lorier Falcon Review

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya and Zach sit down with RedBar’s Adam Craniotes to discuss the hits and misses of SIHH 2019. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Alpina and their AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch. To learn more about the AlpinerX Smart Outdoors watch, or to find a retailer closest to you, visit alpinawatchesusa. Show Notes Wrist check IWC Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 AP via Hodinkee Montblanc Baume et Mercier Ulysse Nardin Richard Mille

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we sit down with Mark Cho, one of the best-dressed gents around and co-founder of the men’s haberdashery, The Armoury. Whenever I run into Mark or see him pop across my Instagram timeline, I can’t help but be jealous of what he’s wearing. Everything fits impeccably, the fabrics are beautiful, and his pairing of colors and patterns is on point. Mark's attention to detail is second to none, and that meticulousness is carried over to The Armoury, and that’s precisely what makes the store so great. Mark’s also a watch guy with a really neat, focused collection. Today, we chat about the Armoury, men’s style, watches, the Japanese concept of mono no aware, and a whole lot more. 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 the newest Eco-Drive models worth checking out include the the Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer, and the Satellite Wave GPS Freedom. To learn more and discover Citizen’s full line of Eco-Drive watches, head to citizenwatch.com/podcast. Show Notes Mark Cho at The Armoury Mark's wrist check: Grand Seiko Ref. SBGR095 Grand Seiko "62GS" Ref. 6246-9001 Allen's wrist check: Nomos Ahoi New and old: the reissued Ref. SBGW252 next to the original released in 1960.

MK II is an American boutique brand focused on producing tool and military-inspired watches with designs honoring some of the greatest mil-spec timekeepers ever created (check out our reviews for the Hawkinge and the Paradive, which pay homage to the iconic MK XI spec and the Benrus Type I diver, respectively). On the first 2019 episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, our Managing Editor Ilya Ryvin sits down with MK II proprietor, Bill Yao, to chat about everything from the his early days of modding Seikos, to the launch of MK II’s ready-to-wear collection. This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. Show Notes Check out MK II's website and follow the brand on Instagram. Bill’s wrist check: MK II Paradive Type I Ilya’s wrist check: Grand Seiko Ref. SBGJ217 Erika’s Originals MN straps MK II Quad 10 MK II Hawkinge Review on Worn & Wound MK II Tornek Rayville Benrus Type I diver MK II MMT Blackwater MK II Sea Fighter Review on Worn & Wound MK II Gen 3. Paradive Review on Worn & Wound broadarrow.net Military Seamaster 300 Time Spec: Mark XI Rolex Mil Sub Ref. 5517 MK II Kingston Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538

From some incredible releases to industry-shaking news, there was a lot to cover in 2018. On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we recap a wild year in watches. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound podcast is brought to you by Oris and their Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition. Since 1904, Oris has been a leading independent Swiss watchmaker, focused exclusively on producing mechanical timepieces that offer a significant value. Oris released their first Big Crown Pilot Watch in 1938 with the aim to create a beautiful, high-quality, reasonably priced timepiece that would be reliable and easy to use. Oris released their first Big Crown Pilot Watch in 1938 with the aim of creating a beautiful, high-quality, and reasonably priced timepiece that would be reliable and easy to use. Oris continues this tradition with the Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition. The watch features a bronze case that will patinate naturally as it oxidizes so that each watch will take on a unique finish over time. The deep green of the dial also has a natural feel, complementing the bronze case. To learn more about the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition or their many other watches, visit oris.ch. Show Notes Wrist check Windup San Francisco 2018 Recap Windup Watch Shop How Watches Are Made: Vortic Watch Co. (Fort Collins, Colorado) How Watches Are Made: VERO (Portland, Oregon) Editorial: Swatch Group Pulls Out of Baselworld, and Why It Isn’t a Surprise Baselworld and SIHH Team Up to Coordinate Their Shows Starting in 2020 Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Tudor Black Bay GMT Review Farer Stanhope Review The Mechanical Chronograph Collection (Cobb, Eldridge, Segrave) from Farer Farer Cobb Mechanical Chronograph Review Damasko DS 30 Review Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bronze Bezel 36 Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition Giveaway Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Hands-On Mido Multifort Datometer Review Vero 36 Vero X Worn & Wound 36 Automatic LE Dan Henry 1964 Chronograph Dan Henry 1972 Alarm Chronograph Apple Watch Series 4, and Apple’s Push Toward the Future of Digital Health Seiko Prospex “Digi-Tuna” Kronaby Apex Review Méraud Bonaire Review Lorier Neptune Review Baltic Aquascaphe Review Monta Skyquest GMT Review Damasko DC66 Review Nodus Contrail Review Mk II Gen. 3 Paradive Review Halios Seaforth Review Introducing the Supercar-Inspired Ford GT Owners Edition Chronograph from Autodromo