Dear readers,

Today we’re excited to introduce you to our new Managing Editor, Blake Buettner. A veteran of the watch world, he brings with him years of experience and a wealth of knowledge. We’ve known and worked with Blake for a long time, and many of you are likely familiar with his work, so it was very exciting that this opportunity came at the right moment for us to bring him on board. Worn & Wound has grown quite a bit in the past several years and we have no plans on slowing down. We have the utmost faith that he is going to do an excellent job of leading Worn & Wound’s editorial efforts as we continue to grow and expand our site, content, and team.

– Zach Weiss

Hello readers, my name is Blake Buettner (the ?u? is silent, I swear), and I?m excited to be a part of your community as the new Managing Editor here at Worn & Wound. I?ve been covering the watch industry, its people, its products, and its stories for the past decade. In that time, I?ve had the pleasure of working with some world-class outfits like HODINKEE, Gear Patrol, and StockX. This is a space I have a passion and curiosity for, based on the way watches fit into, and at times shape our personal lives, past and present. 
Blake’s Seiko 7002

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