?Watches, Stories, and Gear? is a weekly roundup of some our favorite watch content from Worn & Wound, great stories from around the web, and cool gear that we?ve got our eye on.
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Watches
Brellum Pandial Black DLC

Brellum?s back with an update to their sporty Pandial chronographs, adding a sleek DLC coating to their exteriors. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Brellum emerged just a couple of years ago offering incredibly well-made, luxurious chronometer-rated Swiss-made chronographs for decent prices with their Duobox Chronos. The Pandial was a follow up to those, adding an external tachy-bezel and contrast sub-dials for a more racing-themed aesthetic. Now in black, the Pandial takes on a more aggressive attitude while maintaining its otherwise high-end aesthetic. Check them out here
Benrus Type I and Type II MIL-W-50717 Military Dive Watches

?When I think about all the things a military issued watch should be (robust, legible, functional), no watch comes as close to perfection as the 1970s Benrus dive watch. Its super-solid case, highly-readable dial, and simple but functional features make it a real classic among military and dive watches. Today we?ll take a look at what makes these watches so special.?
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Stories
The Verge ?YouTuber Simone Giertz launches her first Kickstarter campaign, and it?s a pretty calendar?

?If you?re motivated by pretty lights and the prosp...