?Watches, Stories, and Gear? is a roundup of some of our favorite watch content on Worn & Wound, great stories from around the web, and cool gear that we?ve got our eye on.
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From Repeaters to Foudroyantes: an Overview of Unique and Unusual Complications

It?s the first day of February in a leap year, which is a pretty exciting time for fans and owners of complicated watches. The countdown is on until that magical moment when perpetual calendars the world over change over from February 29 to March 1 like it?s nothing. Well, it?s not nothing ? it?s a hugely impressive mechanical feat! In the spirit of celebrating high complications, we thought we would highlight this article from the archives, in which Brad Homes dives into some of the more unusual horological complications. And while this story doesn?t explain how to pronounce ?foudroyante,? it does give you a great idea of what it does. Read it here

PBS

Antiques Roadshow

Ok, this one has been making the rounds in the watch world over the last week, but we couldn?t not share what has to be an early contender for most viral watch video of the year. If you haven?t seen it yet, be sure to check out this clip right away. This Daytona owner?s reaction to the watch?s value is unforgettable, even more so than the watch itself, which is among the most complete and immaculate Paul Newman sets you?re ever like...