Editor’s Note: In this edition of the Three Watch Collection for $5,000, reader Bill B. gives us three often overlooked and perhaps underappreciated watches from Alpina, and manages to come in under budget in the process. I love the everyday practical considerations made by Bill, and salute his dedication to a single brand trio. If …
The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Bill B. Read More »
The Sō Labs Layer One is a watch that made an instant impression on pretty much anyone it managed to cross paths with. The dial, composed of colorful layers and shapes befitting of a modern art museum, was bereft of any traditional time-keeping markers. This was a watch that embraced the conceptual in lieu of …
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Last week we held a meet-up at a very cool store in lower Manhattan called Standard & Strange. Why? Because we wanted to have a little fun and figured we weren’t the only ones. Plus, we wanted to bring some of our readers and fans into this awesome store. Specializing in heritage wear of the …
Watch Spotting: Worn & Wound x Standard & Strange Meetup Read More »
Following the inaugural launch of the Quai des Bergues and the Place Vendôme tourbillon, the Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph is Czapek’s third collection and was introduced at Baselworld 2018. This high-end modern chronograph now embraces the majestic sparkle of blue aventurine as the independent watchmaker introduces the Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine. Aventurine is distinguished by …
Introducing – The Sparkling Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine (Live Pics & Price) Read More »
We often talk about revival, resurrection, restoration or even of retro- and vintage-inspiration when it comes to recreating watches from the past, but never of a restomod. This term is closely linked to the automotive industry and basically means taking something from the past, and overhauling it while paying respect to the original design yet …
Introducing – Ikepod Restomods The Megapode Into The New Skypod Limited Edition Read More »
Sébastian Muller, the fourth generation of a Swiss watchmaking family from the Jura, founded Brellum in 2016, a small independent brand with a production of around 299 pieces a year and a focus on affordable chronometer-certified chronographs. The Pandial, Brellum’s two-tone vintage-inspired chronograph fitted with a Valjoux 7750, returns in a classic black-and-white panda suit …
Presented a few weeks ago in Zermatt, the Wild One is Norqain’s newest sports watch concept. The model’s elaborate 25-part construction is based on a Norteq protective cage, a proprietary carbon fibre composite material. The brand now launches a 262-piece limited edition to celebrate its partnership with the New York City Marathon, where NORQAIN will …
Introducing – The Norqain Independence Wild One TCS New York City Marathon Read More »
Imagine an object that is 1.8mm thick. As a reference, 1.8mm is thinner than your average bracelet spring bar. This figure represents the entire height of the watch we’re going to explore today, not the thickness of its movement. No, 1.8mm refers to the thickness of the whole watch, including the case and crystals. This …
Video – The Quest For Extreme Thinness – Deciphering The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Read More »
The latest release from Massena LAB, William Massena’s brand that has established itself as something of a master of the collaborative limited edition, has a new release this month that represents a fairly large step forward. Not only does it shine a light on an independent watchmaker who to this point has largely flown under …
Massena LAB Collaborates with Independent Watchmaker Raúl Pagès on the All New Magraph Read More »
eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! Bulova Accutron Diver Welcome to the all-diver edition of …
eBay Finds: Devil Divers Galore, Nivada Grenchen, & More Read More »
Just in time for the Windup Watch Fair, Nodus has unveiled two new colorways for the Retrospect, their popular dive watch. The new dials are part of what is officially known as the Retrospect III collection, which is a new take on the brand’s longest tenured model that maintains many of the vintage design cues …
The Nodus Retrospect III is Back in Two New Colors Read More »
Grand Seiko is one of my favorite watch brands. The history, the quality, the unique aesthetics, the fully in-house build — there is just so much to love. It is no secret that the brand is moving upmarket, and the prices of its new watches reflect that development. If you care to look, though, you …
Grand Seiko Shopping: Hunting Down GS Gems Under 2K Read More »
Don’t worry, I won’t be comparing these two classics to the bone. Yes, this will be a proper head-to-head, and I’ll go over many of their characteristics. However, to enumerate all the specs one by one would totally miss the point. It’s more about how I experience both of these divers. In the end, I …
Entry-Level Vs. Haute Horlogerie: Comparing My Seiko SPB317 To My Blancpain Bathyscaphe Read More »
A bombastic week of watch releases continues today with the new Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40. This new model carries on the strong trajectory of the Chronomat range since its relaunch and refresh in 2020. Curiously, this model foregoes the chronograph element of the “Chronomat” portmanteau (chronograph + automatic). Instead, the 40mm stainless steel collection …
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Some specially branded Heuer Carrera 2447NST watches were presented to the Volvo Board of Directors. An Alfa Romeo Rodania has a surprisingly sharp integration of the brand logo into the dial. And don’t ask me who made the gold-plated quartz Ford watches, but I need one. Watch collectors often have another affection — classic cars. …
#TBT A Volvo Heuer Carrera 2447NST, An Alfa Romeo Rodania, And A Cheap Quartz Ford Watch Read More »
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with modern Rolex watches. Well, aside from the fact that you cannot get them from your local boutique and secondary prices are still well over retail. But while that’s annoying and there have been countless articles about the phenomenon, I haven’t really been affected. Why is that? It’s because I’m a …
The Two-Watch Vintage Rolex Collection: The Expected And A Surprise Read More »
On November 11th and 12th, the biggest watch event in the United Kingdom will take place. “WATCHPRO Salon is a prestigious event, but we are making it accessible to everybody with a passion for watches,” says Lucy Cheesewright, head of WATCHPRO Live. Over 50 brands will be exhibiting at the WATCHPRO Salon 2022, including Czapek, …
Speedmaster Fans: Come Join The WATCHPRO Salon In London On November 12th Read More »
Independent watchmaking is not what it used to be. We still have hundreds of wannabe Kickstarter brands delivering the usual polarizing goods, but there are fewer than before. As in any developing economy, there is a rising middle class — the medium-sized brands. With the safety of moving from Kickstarter gambling to regular restocking, it’s …
The New Fears Brunswick 40mm Is A Very British Take On A Classic Sports Watch Read More »
