1+ hour, 7+ min ago (258+ words) We are excited to invite you to the official launch of our new collaboration with Louis Erard. This project has been in development for three years, and we are looking forward to finally sharing it with you in person. The event will take place on Thursday, December 4, at our Brooklyn Showroom. It will be an evening focused on the watch, the people behind it and the story of how the collaboration came together. RSVP here. " Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 " Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM " Location: The Windup Watch Shop Showroom " 540 President, Suite 1G, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Like all of our events, this one is about more than showing a new watch. It is a chance to connect with the community and get a clear look at how the project took shape from start to finish. Throughout the evening you will be able to: " Get…...

1+ day, 54+ min ago (581+ words) The following conversation has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Zach Kazan Thank you, Sam. Next we have Jason Gong, CEO and founder of Complecto. Jason, welcome back'you're a veteran of these panels. Tell folks a little about Complecto. Zach Kazan Thank you, Jason. And last but not least, we have TJ Harris, director of brand communications at Bulova. TJ, tell us a little about what you do. Brian Alcazar It comes down to community and authenticity. Both worlds welcome enthusiasts at every level'pros or novices. Whether you have a Timex or a Rolex, a point-and-shoot or an iPhone, you're welcome. The thread is inclusivity and the need to create and share. Social media broadens that reach, letting us share with the world. Zach Kazan Sam, are you a watch guy? What's your exposure to the watch world, and…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (204+ words) The weekend kicked off with a high-energy evening that blended biergarten warmth with Bauhaus modernism. Guests stepped into a space decorated with themed touches, curated snacks, and plenty of beer'everything tuned to evoke that distinctly German mix of hospitality and design. The vibe was lively and relaxed, with friends and new acquaintances swapping impressions and leaning into the German themes. The Bauhaus Biergarten aesthetic pulled everything together, spotlighting the Junghans design language we all know and love'timeless, functional, and effortlessly modern. Next door, the Lounge took on the feel of a "100 Years of Bauhaus" micro-gallery. Historic posters, design books, and storytelling displays mapped out Junghans" place within the Bauhaus lineage, while iconic products and archival imagery helped frame the brand"s century-long design ethos. It became a quieter space to absorb the heritage behind the watches guests had just been…...

2+ day, 55+ min ago (1208+ words) It's very telling to me to see what my initial reactions were to a watch when it was announced. At Watches and Wonders 2024, Grand Seiko launched the SLGW003 "birch bark" featuring a new movement, the manual-wound 9SA4, and a new case within the Evolution 9 series. Looking back at the video that Zach Kazan [] The post [VIDEO] Hands-On: The Incredibly Wearable Grand Seiko SLGW007 appeared first on Worn & Wound. It's very telling to me to see what my initial reactions were to a watch when it was announced. At Watches and Wonders 2024, Grand Seiko launched the SLGW003 "birch bark" featuring a new movement, the manual-wound 9SA4, and a new case within the Evolution 9 series. Looking back at the video that Zach Kazan and I shot to accompany the announcement post, you can see just how excited we were about it, despite being jet-lagged and inundated with…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (660+ words) If you do this job for any significant length of time (or, honestly, even an insignificant length of time) you're almost certainly going to be asked about great brands that fly under the radar. Because there are always brands that do great work but for whatever reason don't catch fire and become viral sensations in [] The post Introducing the Heinrich Radiance Guilloche appeared first on Worn & Wound. If you do this job for any significant length of time (or, honestly, even an insignificant length of time) you're almost certainly going to be asked about great brands that fly under the radar. Because there are always brands that do great work but for whatever reason don't catch fire and become viral sensations in the broader watch world. This is a question that we literally get on just about every Q&A…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1044+ words) If you've sensed a theme with my work throughout the last year or so here on Worn & Wound, you're not alone. The 1980s and 90s Timex catalog has fully gotten a hold of my attention for the last year or so, with pieces from that era finding their way into my watch boxes and [] The post Gone Fishin' with the Timex Hooks: A Look Back at What 1990s Horological Tech Had to Offer appeared first on Worn & Wound. If you've sensed a theme with my work throughout the last year or so here on Worn & Wound, you're not alone. The 1980s and 90s Timex catalog has fully gotten a hold of my attention for the last year or so, with pieces from that era finding their way into my watch boxes and causing a seismic shift in my collecting habits. Let's get one thing straight…...

3+ day, 54+ min ago (1381+ words) Shinola is a thoroughbred American brand that has connected with its customers through storytelling for well over a decade. In this Windup Watch Fair panel, we learned more about how culture and community inform Shinola's creative process from Marketing Director Dana Mosha-Basa, Senior Designer Molly Wang, and Director of Watch Design, Greg Verras. Watch the full video or read along below. The following conversation has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Kyle Snarr What are you wearing today, Dana? Dana Mosa-Basha Oh, I am wearing the Circadian. The 36 automatic. This is my personal favorite watch. We actually just this weekend as a wind-up exclusive launched a gold and black colorway. But we have the entire line at our booth. Kyle Snarr Cool. I love that one. We'll talk more about that watch too. Molly, tell us a little bit…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1511+ words) We have some thoughts on the GPHG. Watchmaking's biggest night is in the rearview mirror, winners have been named, and we've all had an opportunity to digest not just who won and lost, but what, if anything, the results signify about the state of the watch industry. Here, Zach Weiss, Griffin Bartsch, and Zach Kazan [] The post Opinion: Our Reactions to the GPHG Awards appeared first on Worn & Wound. We have some thoughts on the GPHG. Watchmaking's biggest night is in the rearview mirror, winners have been named, and we've all had an opportunity to digest not just who won and lost, but what, if anything, the results signify about the state of the watch industry. Here, Zach Weiss, Griffin Bartsch, and Zach Kazan share their opinions on the winners, the show itself, and if we should pay much attention…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago (540+ words) My love/hate affair with dive watches almost always comes down to sizing: too big, and it feels like a handcuff, requiring tightening the strap or bracelet to an uncomfortable degree. So, when a brand makes a concentrated effort to slim down a dive watch, my ears perk up. While the Clemence Photic MKII is not [] The post Clemence Introduces the Photic MKII Dive Watch appeared first on Worn & Wound. My love/hate affair with dive watches almost always comes down to sizing: too big, and it feels like a handcuff, requiring tightening the strap or bracelet to an uncomfortable degree. So, when a brand makes a concentrated effort to slim down a dive watch, my ears perk up. While the Clemence Photic MKII is not exactly tiny at 38.5mm in case diameter and 46.5mm lug-to-lug, it touts an impressive 9.9mm case thickness,…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago (552+ words) When our friends at Hamilton first approached us about teaming up for an event this year, we had no idea it would involve one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time. Just last week, Hamilton released the Khaki Field Auto 38mm Call of Duty Special Edition alongside the global launch of Black Ops [] The post Inside the Hamilton x Worn & Wound Call of Duty NYC Pop-Up Event appeared first on Worn & Wound. When our friends at Hamilton first approached us about teaming up for an event this year, we had no idea it would involve one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time. Just last week, Hamilton released the Khaki Field Auto 38mm Call of Duty Special Edition alongside the global launch of Black Ops 7, and Worn & Wound was honored to help celebrate by hosting a special gathering…...