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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 timelessluxwat

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, cli

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 w

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 ligh

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

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 un

On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya and Allen talk about Allen's second SCUBA trip, this time exploring the beautiful waters off Bermuda. For this adventure, Allen had with him two sea-ready icons: the Doxa SUB300 Sharkhunter and Seiko SKX007. If you've ever considered SCUBA diving but have yet to take the plunge, today's episode will give you just the kick you need. 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 an

On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we talk to Deni Mesanovic of Pelton, a young brand that's joined the growing chorus of upstarts committed to manufacturing watches within the US. Based in Detroit, Mesanovic has grown his young brand in lightning speed with two watches that show off an impressive command of manufacturing, and he's only getting started. This week’s episode is brought to you by The Windup Watch Shop's 2018 Black Friday sale. To celebrate the gift-giving season, the Windup Watch Shop is offering a 10% discount on all accessories, and 10% on watches from Archimede, Bravur, Brew, Martenero, Raven, and Vortic; plus 15% on Autodromo and 30% on Auteur. To take advantage of this sale, head on over to the Windup Watch Shop, and use code BLACKFRIDAY2018 at checkout. The sale runs from 12:00a.m. EST Friday, Nov. 23rd to 11:59p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 26th. As always, orders over $100 ship for free in the U.S. Happy shopping! Show Notes Wristcheck: Deni wearing the Pelton Perseusand Alle

Last week, Ilya, Zach, and Allen got together at NYC's Chelsea Market for the first-ever live installment of The Worn & Wound Podcast. From a pet-centric icebreaker and lessons learned from our recent trips to Germany and Japan, to our thoughts on the age-old homage question, a great discussion was had by all. Of course, most of you couldn't make it out to the show, so we recorded our chat for you to listen in the comfort of your home (or on the go). Enjoy! 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 info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Zach's wrist check - Raven x Worn & Wound Trekk

On this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach and Ilya sit down with Chris Boudreaux and Danny Recordon of VERO Watches. Longtime readers of Worn & Wound will be familiar with VERO. We first wrote about the Portland-based brand in 2016 back when they only had one watch and very little recognition. But even in those early days, VERO showed great promise, and the the team’s ambition was palpable. They’ve since grown their team, expanded their product line, and have brought even more of their manufacturing in-house. And they’re nowhere near done. This week’s episode is brought to you by The Windup Watch Shop. Show Notes RSVP here to attend a live recording of The Worn & Wound Podcast on October 31, 2018, at New York City's Chelsea Market. The live recording will take place from 6:30 – 8:00pm. For those of you outside of NYC that can’t make the event, we want to hear your questions. To submit a question for the live podcast, comment below or email info@wornandwound.com. We hope to see you t

On today's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach and Ilya sit down with John Tarantino of Martenero to talk about his brand, watch design, navigating the world of Chinese manufacturing, Kickstarter, and a whole lot more. But before that, at the start of the episode Ilya, Zach, and Blake take a moment to discuss Worn & Wound's upcoming Windup Watch Fair. 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 info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Windup Watch Fair   John and Zach's wrist check - Edgemere Reserve   Ilya's wrist check - Timex Marlin   For the Edgemere Reserve Kickstar

From a a discussion of our most worn watches of the year, to why there isn't more emphasis on case profiles, on this week's episode of episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast we answer your questions. Big thanks to everyone who submitted a question and helped prompt the discussion. 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 info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Ilya's wrist check Grand Seiko Ref. SBGX061 Allen's wrist check Bell & Ross BR V2 92 Aeronavale Ilya's most worn watches MK II Gen. 3 Paradive King Seiko Ref. 4402-8000 Grand Seiko Ref. SBGX061   Allen's most worn watch

Today, we sit down and talk watches and collecting with Aaron Sigmond. Aaron is a a prolific author, editor, and publisher, and among watch-heads he is perhaps best known for his books Drive Time: Watches Inspired by Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Racing, Bulova: A History of Firsts, and his latest Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting, and Diving. This week's episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. For anyone just tuning in, be sure to check out the new enhanced format to the show. What do I mean by enhanced? Well, through some podcast players you can now see embedded images and links to help you follow along with our discussion. This isn’t available on every podcast player, so if you want to take advantage of these enhanced features, check out Overcast and Pocket Casts, two fantastic apps and players. 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

Pet peeves and deal breakers—we wouldn't be persnickety watch-heads without them. So that's what we're tackling on Episode 73 of The Worn & Wound Podcast. From misplaced date windows to sub-dials eating away at numbers, we've got a whole lot of complaining for you this episode. What are your pet peeves and deal breakers? Be sure to let us know in the comments below. This week's episode is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. For anyone just tuning in, be sure to check out the new enhanced format to the show. What do I mean by enhanced? Well, through some podcast players you can now see embedded images and links to help you follow along with our discussion. This isn’t available on every podcast player, so if you want to take advantage of these enhanced features, check out Overcast and Pocket Casts, two fantastic apps and players. 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,

Do you call yourself a watch collector? Does one need to be hyper-focused in their acquisitions to be a collector, or is having a bunch of watches enough? Or are you just an accumulator? In this episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, we tackle what it means to be a collector of watches and our philosophies on collecting. For those just tuning in, be sure to check out the new enhanced format to the show. What do I mean by enhanced? Well, through some podcast players you can now see embedded images and links to help you follow along with our discussion. This isn’t available on every podcast player, so if you want to take advantage of these enhanced features, check out Overcast and Pocket Casts, two fantastic apps and players. This week’s episode is brought to you by The Worn & Wound Shop. Show Notes Damasko DS 30 Vintage Breil Chronograph Windup Watch Fair Those Watch Guys Military Watches of the World Series on Worn & Wound Allen’s Timex Diver Review: “A Man & His Watch” Can Make a Watch Lover Ou

On this week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Allen talks to Colin de Tonnac, founder of SEMPER & ADHUC, a company breathing new life into old Swiss movements by putting them into new watches. For those just tuning in, be sure to check out the new enhanced format to the show. What do I mean by enhanced? Well, through some podcast players, you can now see embedded images and links to help you follow along through our discussion. Now, this isn't available on every podcast player, so if you want to take advantage of these enhanced features, check out Overcast and Pocket Casts, two fantastic apps and players. This week's episode is brought to you by The Worn & Wound Shop. Show Notes SEMPER & ADHUC on Worn & Wound SEMPER & ADHUC Vortic Watch Co.

In the age of the Internet, it's easy to forget that half the fun when it comes to collecting watches is getting together with other collectors and enthusiasts and, well, talking watches. Today, we sit down with OT—a bay area-based collector who is all about getting together and chatting about watches—about what it's like to build a watch community in the digital age. A quick note about the podcast. Some of you may have noticed that in the last episode, we introduced a new enhanced format to the show. What do I mean by enhanced? Well, through some podcast players, you can now see embedded images and links to help you follow along through our discussion. Now, this isn't available on every podcast player, so if you want to take advantage of these enhanced features, check out Overcast and Pocket Casts, two fantastic apps and players. Oh, and speaking of show notes, we'll be including a full set of show notes with each episode going forward.  This week's episode is brought to you by The Worn & Wound Shop. Sho

On today's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Ilya and Allen discuss vintage watches. Should you refinish your vintage watch? Is the current neo-vintage craze hindering watch design? We answer these questions, and more. This week's episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by The Worn & Wound Shop. We're currently running a July 4th promotion in the shop (promotion ends July 8th at 11:59PM EST).Now’s your chance to get that strap or watch fold you’ve been pining for at a discount. To take advantage of this promotion just use code JULY42018 at checkout, and you’re all set.