Hands-On With The Eye-Catching Minase Uruga In Green And Blue
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Day: August 22, 2024
The Seiko 7559-5010: Admiring the Brand’s First Backlit Analog Movement in its Most Unique Form
In this hobby of ours, there constantly exists the urge to dive down new rabbit holes and subgenres of watch collecting, awaiting the next reason for us to open our wallets and find a reason to justify purchasing another piece. While this typically takes the form of a unique color combination or bezel insert, what …
Industry News: Chanel Invests in MB&F
News broke this morning that Chanel has invested a 25% stake in MB&F, one of our favorite independent brands. The investment comes on the eve of MB&F’s 20th anniversary year, and is being framed by the brand as future-proofing the company. “It was our responsibility,” according to a statement from founder Max Büsser, “in today’s …
Hands-on – Tackling The Brilliantly Practical Porsche Design Globetimer
On the occasion of Porsche launching the 911 992.2 Hybrid, Porsche Design introduced a new watch collection to its custom-built program. Mechanically based on the previous generation of the Globetimer, Porsche Design now puts it in the titanium case of the chronograph. Made to order, and with tons of custom options on offer, you can …
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Worn & Wound Teams Up with Bulova for a Night Out in Boston
Earlier this month, Worn & Wound hit the road, traveling just a few hours up the interstate to Boston, MA, where we were joined by our friends at Bulova for a friendly neighborhood watch meetup at Democracy Brewing in the city’s Downtown Crossing neighborhood. Bulova brought a ton of great watches for everyone to check …
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Louis Erard and the Horophile Team Up Again for Collaboration #2
It should come as no surprise to regular readers of Worn & Wound that we are big fans of Louis Erard. Their irreverent and original approach to watchmaking sets them apart in a crowded market and rarely fails to bring a smile (sometimes literally). But for as good as the brand can be on their …
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First Look – The New Green Edition of the Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile
A year ago, Louis Erard and watch influencer The Horophile (Amr Sindi) joined forces to create a special trilogy of the brand’s Petite Seconde known as the Metropolis. Following the same Art Deco recipe, the latest Petite Seconde Metropolis flaunts an attractive green dial, and comes in a non-limited edition. Since Manuel Emch’s arrival as …
Industry News – Chanel Takes a 25% Stake in Independent Watchmaker MB&F
Independent and creative high-end watchmaking is more than ever at the centre stage of the watch industry. The interest of collectors in such rare and exclusive watches, produced by small-scale companies and infused with the soul of their creators, has been on the rise for several years now. And as a consequence, large luxury groups …
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First Look – Get Ready For Action With The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Grendizer/Goldorak (Incl. Video)
This is not the first time 1970s pop culture has come to life on a watch dial, and it’s likely not to be the last time. There’s just something appealing about past icons, and reviving them in relation to watches is common practice. One such watch to get this type of makeover is the Tissot …
