I really do like watching the MotoGP races on television. But seeing those two-wheeled monsters and their riders taming them live is something else. So why not call up Tissot ? the brand that is the official timekeeper of MotoGP since 2001 ? and ask...
Depancel is a relatively new name in the watch industry, another fresh face in the enthusiast space, and today, I look at its Pista GT watch model. The Depancel brand is run by a talented design professional, and the small company has the polish and... -
Just the other day, the latest addition to my collection and the watch that will take up most of my wrist time this summer finally arrived at my doorstep. Inside the well traveled box, a 50th Anniversary Doxa Sub 300 Sharkhunter. I?ve been... -
Casio has been on a tear with the Full Metal series of G-Shocks, from Tokyo twilight to mech warriors, and they?re going back to titanium with their latest in the new GMWB5000TVA1 in the Virtual Armor collection. Casio?s inspiration here"... -
No doubt about it, summer is here. It’s about the highest time to put “the original†Excelsior Park into the spotlight. The last few weeks, it has been pretty hot in the heart of Europe where I live. The temperature climbed almost up to 40°C,... -
Oh wow. What a task I created for myself. The answers given to the question posed in this giveaway were truly some of the finest generated by this exercise thus far. I am impressed and I am grateful. With so many great stories and insightful... -
It?s time for another edition of Strap Check where we pair our watches with some sort of wrist-encompassing device. Today?s duo, however, is a bit different because the focus isn?t on a strap at all. It?s bracelet time with the Forstner Model J, and... -
Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser Among DC Comics? vast pantheon of unforgettable heroes, one stands alone as the King of Atlantis and Protector of the Deep: Aquaman. First introduced in More Fun Comics in 1941, Aquaman was a... -
When John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival said, “I see the bad moon a-risin\'â€Â, he was singing about an apocalypse, the end of days. Thankfully, there’s no apocalypse in sight in the watch industry right now. The lyric, however, is... -
Grand Seiko celebrates the 55th anniversary of the legendary 44GS design in a watch inspired by the sea of clouds in Shinshu. When introduced in 1967, the 44GS first was the first timepiece that incorporated a design quality later known as the... -
After 10+ years of writing and hosting events here at Worn & Wound, if there?s anything we?ve learned, it?s that watches and whiskey go hand-in-hand. If you care deeply about watches, you likely care deeply about your whiskey. Case in point, meet... -
Have you ever seen a watch online that you absolutely loved, only to then notice the “big mole†on its face" Or worse, have you ever bought one based on doctored photos, only to find it incredibly disappointing in real life" I’ve found... -
It?s time for another installment of Fratello EDC, where we?re sharing our editorial team?s everyday carry items. This time, the Fratello editor to share the contents of his bag and pockets is the viking. Does Thor pack woolly mittens and a flare... -
The people have spoken! After the preliminaries of our Summer Splash contest, there are only four watches left. Today is the first of the two semi-finals. Who will go on to have a shot at the title" You get to decide which of the two watches... -
Over the years, Oris has released a handful of limited-edition watches that raise awareness for various environmental conservation efforts that frequently involve some specific body of water and an organization that aims to protect it. Oris? latest... -
Even though it often feels like the dive watch market is saturated (sorry?) with options, if you?re after a diver with true heritage going back to the glory days when these watches first became popular, your options are surprisingly few.... -
In support of the Billion Oyster Project, Oris, today, is introducing its latest in a 2,000-piece limited edition based on the 41.5-mm Aquis diver?s watch dubbed the Aquis NY Harbor LE. The dive watch comes with a green mother-of-pearl dial, a... -
There?s no denying the deep interest and investment with environmental conservation that is ingrained into the very core of Oris. These relationships with various conservation programs are organic, as much as they are thoughtful, resulting in... -
Parmigiani Fleurier was one of the esteemed independent brands in Haute Horlogerie whose credentials preceded its name. Everyone in the industry knows it. Its imposing presence at SIHH was inescapable, yet its annual output was only in the... -
It is quite common in life and in watchmaking to know the path one must take and yet find oneself reluctant to take it. New dawns are exhilarating, yes, but they are also scary, full of risk and the unknown. Harder still to overcome, is the fact... -