The Worn & Wound Podcast

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Time on Track: Hungarian GP Part 1 Jul 23, 2024

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A Week in Watches Ep. 85: Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2024 Jul 21, 2024

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On episode 85 of A Week in Watches, Zach Weiss and Zach Kazan co-host from Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2024. With over 60 brands in attendance, it was a fantastic fair. Zach and Zach chose two brands each to talk to, one just debuting and the other a staple with a new release. Zach Kazan spoke to Monta about the Noble GMT, and then Colorado’s 5280 watches, who are creating rose-engine turned, vitreous enamel dials in the US. Zach Weiss then spoke to Chicago’s own Astor + Banks about the SeaRanger M2, as well as ARTEFKT Seven, a new brand that turned a lot of heads at the fair.

To stay up to date about future Windup Watch Fairs, such as the New York City fair happening in October, head to WindupWatchFair.com

The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 355: The Grey NATO LIVE Part I at the Windup Watch Fair Chicago Jul 17, 2024

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This week on the podcast, we continue a Windup Watch Fair tradition. For the third year in a row, we’re teaming with our friends Jason Heaton and James Stacey of The Grey NATO for a collaborative podcast. We recorded in front of a (packed) live audience on the final day of Windup, and covered a lot of ground. Once again, we’re splitting it up so you’ll hear the first half on our feed today, and the second half on TGN tomorrow.

In this half of the conversation, Zach Kazan, Zach Weiss, and the TGN guys talk about their favorite watches at the fair. There were a lot of great watches on display at the show, and we really only scratched the surface. We also get all the details on the third iteration of “Windup in a Lake,” our annual dive trip on Lake Michigan, which this year was sponsored by Citizen. Be sure to check out TGN tomorrow to hear all about the TGN get-together that took place shortly before our podcast recording, as well as a lengthy Q&A session from our live audience.

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The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 354: Previewing Windup Watch Fair Chicago Jul 10, 2024

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This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, it’s time to preview the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago. Events Manager Nelly Calhoun takes over hosting duties this week, and is joined by Worn & Wound cofounders Zach Weiss and Blake Malin. Together they discuss the origins of the Windup Watch Fair, the growth of the microbrand and independent watch community, and they even tell some war stories from the earliest days of the show. Before that, Zach Kazan and Kat Shoulders are on mic to introduce this week’s episode, and share some of their own Windup memories.

Just a note, in the intro, Zach and Kat mistakenly introduce the main panel as including Kyle Snarr, Head of Partnerships, who was not able to join in on this episode.

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A Week in Watches Ep.84: What’s Old is New Again Jul 07, 2024

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The summer slowdown is kicking in. New releases are down to a trickle, and pretty soon, Europe will just close for vacation, leaving us American media up to our own devices until they return at the end of August for Geneva Watch Days. This week we have one update to a much-loved line by Baltic, a new complication from Ochs Und Junior that is either really confusing or just not well explained, and then a new, smaller version of one of Vero’s most popular watches. Next time, we’ll be recording in Windup Watch Fair Chicago, which should promise some new and fun things.

This week’s episode is brought to you by Windup Watch Fair Chicago, which is preparing to kick off on July 12th. Eindup Chicago is heading into its third year and will feature over 40 brands, including Christopher Ward, Citizen, Fortis, G-SHOCK, Oris, and many more. Located at Venue West in West Town, it’s sure to be another exciting year. Learn more at Windupwatchfair.com

The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 353: Listener Q&A with Zach Weiss and Zach Kazan Jul 03, 2024

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This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, it’s time once again for our monthly(ish) Q&A episode, and this time Zach Kazan is joined by Zach Weiss for a series of great questions from our Worn & Wound+ Slack community and Instagram followers. In this episode we have questions about the “most improved” brands in the space, how we maintain enthusiasm for watches, and our preferred straps for summer. There’s also a highly controversial question here that asks us to choose between tacos and hamburgers, and regret ensues immediately after it’s answered.

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Time on Track: The 2024 SPANISH GP Jun 29, 2024

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For the 18th straight year, Lewis Hamilton reached the podium of a race, showing continued progression in the development of Mercedes’ car. Lando Norris seems like he will be a thorn in Max Verstappen’s side for the foreseeable future. And Ferrari just seems off since Monte Carlo. We also looked forward to the Austrian GP, in hopes the competitive storyline between teams continues.

We also managed to sneak in a top 5 conversation, with each of us picking our five best drivers and five best teams right now in F1. I’d like to tell you this was an easy one but compelling arguments were made on both sides. No one was hurt if simply for the fact we were 2500 miles apart.

Tune in and listen to this episode for our thoughts on the racing and racers this year.

The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 352: A Conversation with Michiel Holthinrichs Jun 26, 2024

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This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Michiel Holthinrichs, founder of the aptly named Holthinrichs Watches. Holthinrichs is a brand that we’ve admired at Worn & Wound for years for their sculpture-like, architectural designs that are quite unlike anything else in the watch industry. Michiel discusses his background, the origins of the brand, and what he’s trying to accomplish in the watch world. There’s also a lot of talk about the brand’s newest release, the Signature Collection, which represents a fairly dramatic shift in strategy for Holthinrichs. Michiel talks about why they’ve launched the Signature Collection now, the challenges they’ve navigated as a brand, and why he’s excited about the future.

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A Week in Watches Ep. 83 – Oh No, More MoonSwatches! Jun 23, 2024

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On episode 83 of A Week in Watches, we take a look at three new relatively affordable releases. First is a new powerhouse of a chronograph from Farer with unique functionality. Next is a new addition to Seiko’s Craftsmanship line, featuring a dial of beautiful Arita porcelain. Last, the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch returns again with some vibrant colors.

The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 351: Joe Kirk of Grand Seiko Returns! Jun 19, 2024

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On this episode of the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re happy to be joined by Joe Kirk from Grand Seiko. Joe has been on the podcast a few times, most recently in 2022, and he’s always a fantastic guest. In this episode, Kat Shoulders and Zach Weiss chat with Joe about the recent crop of releases from Grand Seiko at this year’s Watches & Wonders event, including watches powered by the new 9SA4 caliber, and the incredible color changing dial featured on the SBGC275. They also talk about a huge variety of other topics, including servicing your Grand Seiko, the story behind the new Kodo, and what makes the new Grand Seiko flagship boutique in New York City special. He also provides some insight into the release of the new Locomotive from Credor, one of the most unexpected and exciting new releases this year. This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you’re a Grand Seiko fan, new or old.

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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.