11+ hour, 20+ min ago (1229+ words) The following conversation has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Host: Welcome, Worn & Wound community. We're honored to have you here today, and it's a privilege to introduce Kikuo Ibe, the founder of G-Shock. Mr. Ibe will be available after the presentation for a meet and greet, and we have watches available for purchase and signing'truly collectible items. Please give him a warm welcome. Kikuo Ibe: Arigato. Good afternoon, everyone. I'm very pleased to be here in New York and to have this opportunity to meet you. Thank you very much for joining us this afternoon. My name is Kikuo Ibe, and I love the USA and New York. Thank you. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of G-Shock. G-Shock keeps growing thanks to great retail partners, media, and fans worldwide. Your strong support is a big reason why G-Shock…...

14+ hour, 14+ min ago (669+ words) If you read Worn & Wound with any regularity, you know that we're pretty big fans of Louis Erard's limited edition collaborative regulators around here. What can we say? There's something incredibly fun and appealing about having a great independent watchmaker tied to a watch that's on the accessible side. That said, there are fair [] The post Louis Erard and Konstantin Chaykin are Back with a New Limited Edition in a New Case appeared first on Worn & Wound. If you read Worn & Wound with any regularity, you know that we're pretty big fans of Louis Erard's limited edition collaborative regulators around here. What can we say? There's something incredibly fun and appealing about having a great independent watchmaker tied to a watch that's on the accessible side. That said, there are fair criticisms of these limited editions, particularly as they've been…...

19+ hour, 1+ min ago (753+ words) Wading through the sales emails this time of year is something of a Herculean feat. Whether you're looking for the best outdoor deals, some new boots, or a fresh "fit, we've been on a mission to source the best deals to make your Black Friday worthwhile and your holidays merry and bright. A huge thanks to the Marathon squad for powering this operation. Marathon's Black Friday Sale Sale ends December 2nd Get a free genuine leather 3-watch travel case with purchase of any 36, 41, or 46mm Marathon watch. Even with Winter upon us, but the promise of warmer days is still on the distant horizon. Now is as good a time as ever to stock up on a few outdoor essentials (and a few non-essentials) to enjoy the best of Mother Nature." Topo Designs " Our pals at Topo are running a straight-up 20% off…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (660+ words) Watches, Stories, and Gear" is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Belhamel Doubles [] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: A Very Rare Comic Sells for a Record, a DIY Monochrome Camera, and Belhamel's New Contra A39 appeared first on Worn & Wound. "Watches, Stories, and Gear" is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Belhamel Doubles Down on Character with…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago (697+ words) 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 [email protected] for potential inclusion. Seiko 6138-0049 Starting off this week with a bang, [] The post eBay Finds: Vintage Finds from Seiko, Omega, and More! appeared first on Worn & Wound. 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 [email protected] for potential inclusion. Starting off this week with a bang, or rather a bull'head! This vintage Seiko 6138-0049 Bullhead chronograph is a real beauty. The massive steel case…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago (946+ words) There are few watches that have appeared over the last few years that I've been as excited about as the echo/neutra Rivanera. I wrote about it at length last year, and coming up on twelve months since I had to send my sample back to Italy, I still think about this watch and how original [] The post Introducing the echo/neutra Rivanera Piccolo, an Impressive Follow Up to their Hit Contemporary Dress Watch appeared first on Worn & Wound. There are few watches that have appeared over the last few years that I've been as excited about as the echo/neutra Rivanera. I wrote about it at length last year, and coming up on twelve months since I had to send my sample back to Italy, I still think about this watch and how original and full of ideas it…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago (271+ words) Pilot watch, dive watch, field watch'what happens when performance and versatility must coexist? Introducing the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A (pronounced "covert). Powering the CVRT 3775A is the Japanese Miyota 9015 automatic caliber; selected for its reliability, precision, and slim profile. Operating at 28,800 bph, the movement features 24 jewels, hacking seconds, manual and automatic winding, quick-set date functionality, and a 42-hour power reserve. The solid case back provides protection with minimal markings, reinforcing the CVRT's tool-first ethos. Compact, legible, and performance-driven, the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A delivers high-spec functionality in an accessible package. Priced at $450, it brings true tool-watch capability to the everyday adventurer. Available to preorder through Windup Watch Shop and AVI-8, with delivery expected in December. Enter the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A: a tough, well-specced, full-featured tool watch with a contemporary, performance-driven design developed by Worn & Wound Creative Services. The dial continues this theme of restraint. Minimal yet…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago (565+ words) For the second time this week, TAG Heuer has introduced a rather audacious Monaco. Yesterday we told you about the all new Air 1, a flagship of sorts that puts all of TAG's resources to bear on a split second chronograph with no compromises. Today, TAG debuts a Monaco that's a bit more accessible but [] The post TAG Heuer Introduces a Monaco Inspired by F1 Races Held Under the Lights appeared first on Worn & Wound. For the second time this week, TAG Heuer has introduced a rather audacious Monaco. Yesterday we told you about the all new Air 1, a flagship of sorts that puts all of TAG's resources to bear on a split second chronograph with no compromises. Today, TAG debuts a Monaco that's a bit more accessible but no less specialized, a watch that is meant for F1 fans celebrating the unique…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1830+ words) The following conversations have been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. On looking back 10 years: Blake: Hello and welcome to the Wind-Up Watch Fair. I'm Blake, one of the co-founders of Worn & Wound. I've been working on this Wind-Up thing for the past 10 years, and it's incredibly humbling to have all of you here. Thank you for making Wind-Up what it is today. This is going to be a special conversation. The folks on stage represent many of the brands that were at the very first Wind-Up 10 years ago. They took a chance on an unproven event and helped shape what it's become. So before we begin, let's give them a round of applause. We're going to talk about what Wind-Up was like 10 years ago, how things have changed, and maybe what the next 10 years will look like. We'll also…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (971+ words) Well, dare I say, we've moved past the sticker shock of the "new" Bremont. Two and a half years on from Davide Cerrato taking the helm at the British brand, the discourse around direction seems to have died down, and the new vision for the brand " founded by Nick and Giles English and now [] The post Bremont's Dubai Watch Week Lineup Sees New Additions to the Terra Nova Jumping Hour and Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT Monopusher Families appeared first on Worn & Wound. Well, dare I say, we've moved past the sticker shock of the "new" Bremont. Two and a half years on from Davide Cerrato taking the helm at the British brand, the discourse around direction seems to have died down, and the new vision for the brand " founded by Nick and Giles English and now owned principally by hedge…...