It’s the final episode of the Worn & Wound podcast for 2024, so of course the team is talking about their favorite watches of the year. Zach Kazan, Kat Shoulders, Zach Weiss, and Devin Pennypacker are all on the mic to look at the best watches they’ve seen from the last year, and reflect on 2024 as a watch year in general. The conventional wisdom is that this was a slow year of incremental updates from the big brands, but the team found plenty to like from indies, micros, and big brands alike, including big comeback years from Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the year that was in watches. What were some of your favorite releases of the year, and what brands over and underperformed in 2024? Let us know in the comments, and let us know what you’re looking forward to in 2025.

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Show Notes 

• Kith and TAG Heuer Debut a Collection of Ten New Formula 1 Limited Editions
• Jaeger-LeCoultre Finally Adds their Geographic Complication to the Polaris Collection
• [VIDEO] Hands-on Impressions of the Beautifully Slender Grand Seiko SLGW002 and SLGW003
• Inside the Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance First Edition
• Omega’s White Dialed Speedmaster Professional is Here
• The Highly Anticipated Omega Speedmaster Pilot Has Landed
• Omega’s Mystery Seamaster Diver 300M is Finally Revealed
• Omega Mixes Bronze-Gold and Titanium for their Latest Seamaster
• Omega Introduces the Second First Omega in Space
• Sinn Adds new U50 and 103 Models (Hands-on Photos)
• The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Line Makes a Triumphant Return
• Jaeger-LeCoultre Prioritizes Classic Design with Recent Updates to the Reverso
• Hands-On: the Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B “Blakjak”
• Serica’s Parade is the Brand’s Most Ambitious Watch to Date
• [VIDEO] Review: the echo/neutra Rivanera
• Hands-On with the New Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
• Hands-On: Zenith’s New Chronomaster Sport and Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar References

In this new episode of Time on Screen, brought to you by Terra Ciele Mare, Zach Kazan welcomes Kyle Snarr to chat about World War Z, the Marc Forster directed 2013 star vehicle for Brad Pitt that has become a cable staple in the years since it landed in theaters. While there’s a rich tradition of zombie films going back decades, World War Z offers something genuinely different, and feels more grounded in reality than many zombie movie classics, particularly following the pandemic. Zach and Kyle dig into why this movie endures, with a particular focus paid to Pitt’s star power and several incredibly well executed action set pieces.

They also look at the watch worn by Pitt in the film, a Terra Cielo Mare Orienteering PVD, and its contemporary successor, the Orienteering Quota 8611, inspired by the first Italian expedition to K2. Powered by a Swiss automatic Sellita SW200, the matte black Orienteering Quota 8611 measures 44mm in diameter and features an internal compass bezel. You can find more information on the Orienteering Quota 8611 and a bunch of other great products that will have you ready for the zombie apocalypse in our zombie themed gift guide here.

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After 23 Grand Prixs that each had meaningful racing, we found ourselves at Yas Marina. 

Heading into the race, Ferrari had a slim chance at stealing the Constructors Championship from McLaren. A wild start made things interesting but a dominant performance from Lando Norris sealed the deal. We talk about what this means for McLaren and whether the Constructors title is still important to the average fan.

We then look forward to 2025. Lewis Hamilton finally racing in Ferrari Red. Checo Perez, possibly, riding off into the sunset as Liam Lawson takes his place at Red Bull. Cadillac and the effect it will have on the drivers market. We also discuss some of the things we can’t wait to see on track with a grid that seems more tightly packed than ever before.

It’s been a great season for racing and we also want to thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to listen to the Podcast. We hope to see you next year for the 2025 F1 Season.

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’ve got a full house for our monthly Q&A episode. Zach Kazan is joined by Kat Shoulders, Devin Pennypacker, and Garrett Jones for a fun filled, end of year Q&A episode with lots of great questions and only a small handful of diversions, we promise. Among the topics discussed in this episode, our panel tackles the vast Citizen archive, whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, our favorite digital watches, pocket flashlights, and a whole lot more. 

Thanks to all of our listeners who submitted so many great questions this year! We’ll be back next year with more Q&A podcasts, so be sure to join the Worn & Wound+ Slack community if you haven’t already – it’s where we put out a call for questions on a monthly basis, and is just a great place to chat about watches.

This episode is brought to you by Mater Made—a new watch brand made for the modern day renaissance man. Their first model: “The Don” recently was released and is now available in 3 colorways: Asphalt Black, Ultramarine, and Classic White.

Built for those who wear their ambition like a badge of honor, this watch embodies the spirit of versatility. The Don is for the modern day gentleman, who blurs the line between working hard and working smart.. for the guy who has workwear hanging next to his 3 piece suit. 

Inside, its Miyota 9015 movement ensures precision without the need for batteries, echoing the relentless drive and regulated to an impressive plus or minus 5 second accuracy per day. Sized at a 42mm diameter, 12mm thick , and 22m lug width—this is about as ideal of a fit as you could hope for. 

The Don speaks of a life lived with purpose, where every minute is an opportunity for achievement. Durable enough for the toughest tasks, yet refined enough for the finest gatherings, this watch captures the essence of a well-rounded, renaissance lifestyle.

Be sure to follow Mater Made on their socials and explore the full line of their watch specifications on the Mater Made website and use the promo code FREESTRAP to get an FKM rubber strap for free. Offer ends December 31 at midnight.

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Show Notes 

• The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 364: Photographing the Canadian Rockies
• Exploring Shipwrecks, Diving with Sharks and Getting SCUBA Certified with the Citizen Promaster ‘Fujitsubo’ in Black Super Titanium
• Experts and Collectors Weigh in on the Return of Universal Genève
• Autodromo Enters a New Class with the Group C
• The TSA on Instagram

Unwinding is back again! Better late than never. On this episode, we’re excited to be joined by a good friend of Worn & Wound, a fellow small business owner, Ben Preuss. Ben co-founded a digital design and development company called ThinkNerve in 2002 while still in high school. We talk a bit about what it was like to start a company at a young age, what it’s been like running it since, and some general observations on owning businesses. Ben is also a watch guy and has worked with a handful of companies in the watch industry, including Worn & Wound, having built the Windup Watch Shop, as well as updating Worn & Wound throughout the years.

To learn more about Ben’s business, head to ThinkNerve

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazand and Kat Shouldes talk with Jérôme Burgert and Gabriel Vachette, the co-founders of Serica. The French indie watch brand is celebrating a five year anniversary, and they’ve just released the Parade, easily their most ambitious watch to date. The ultra refined dress watch is, on the surface, a fairly dramatic departure from the brand’s elegant but sporty tool watches. But once you start digging into the details and hear the story behind the watch, you begin to realize that it’s actually squarely in the Serica wheelhouse after all. In this conversation, Jérôme and Gabriel speak frankly about the design process and the challenges they faced bringing the Parade to life, and discuss why watches like this appeal to them in the first place.

Today’s episode is sponsored by DIY Watch Club. 

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Head over to diywatch.club and level up your watch game today.

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Show Notes 

• The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 198: Jerome Burgert of Serica Watches
• Serica’s Parade is the Brand’s Most Ambitious Watch to Date
• Serica Introduces the 6190 M.S.L, a New Generation of their Classic Field Watch
• Serica Bolsters the 5303 COSC Antimagnetic Diving Chronometer from Within

In a race that started with a strong move for the lead, we were all led to believe great racing would be the story of the day. Instead, we were “treated” to a Max Verstappen clinical win, five DNF’s and multiple penalties. From Lando Norris’ stop and go, to Lewis Hamilton having to drive through the pits because of speeding through the last time there, we talk about how one sideview mirror completely changed the Grand Prix.

A sideview mirror that in many ways has extended the fight for the 2024 Constructors Championship. McLaren was on a smooth path to taking the title before all the Mirror Madness began. Yet in the span of a handful of laps, Lando Norris found himself at the back of the field. At the end of the day, Ferrari left Qatar still with a chance at the title. We talk about how the Hungary GP may come back to haunt McLaren if they can’t seal the deal in Abu Dhabi.

Take a listen as we break down the race, the stewards, and the surrounding storylines of the 2024 Qatar GP.

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan welcomes Devin Pennypacker and Kat Shoulders to the show for a post-Thanksgiving catch up. We are fully in the midst of the holiday season, and for Worn & Wound readers based in NYC, we have a bit of a surprise: a brand new, open to the public showroom in our Brooklyn HQ! We talk a little bit about what the showroom is all about and what to expect from the Windup Watch Shop team as it opens, just in time for the busy holiday shopping season. It’s appointment only for the time being, but you can head here for more information and to schedule a visit.

We also chat about a handful of new releases that we haven’t had a chance to discuss on the podcast quite yet, including ambitious new releases from Serica and Louis Erard, as well as updated variants of old favorites from IWC and Omega. Speaking of Serica, we’ll have the brand’s founders on the podcast very soon, so if you have any questions you’d like us to ask, be sure to leave them in the comments.

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If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.

Show Notes 

• Our new showroom
• Serica’s Parade is the Brand’s Most Ambitious Watch to Date
• Louis Erard and Vianney Halter Team Up For Another Thanksgiving Weekend Surprise
• IWC Updates the Ingenieur with a Blue Dial
• Omega’s Mystery Seamaster Diver 300M is Finally Revealed
• Opinion: Daniel Craig, the Olympics, and that Mystery Seamaster

WELCOME TO S(P)IN CITY!

Formula 1 returned to the gambling capital of the world for the second time and it showed. The Grand Prix seemed more mature as the hiccups of year one disappeared. We were instead left with great, competitive racing as we saw overtake after overtake with three highly contested DRS zones. When it was all said and done, we had Mercedes getting their 60th 1,2 with George Russell bringing home his third Grand Prix win. We talk about Mercedes’ overall dominance throughout the weekend.   

The silver arrows were not the only ones to bring home hardware this weekend. Carlos Sainz snagged third, somehow navigating through the childish bemoaning of his teammate Charles Leclerc after the race. The biggest trophy went to Max Verstappen, who claimed his 4th straight driver’s championship with a finish ahead of Lando Norris. We talk about this accomplishment as well as what the teams have left to fight for over the last 2 races of the year.

Take a listen as we break down the race, the overtakes, and the surrounding storylines of the 2024 Las Vegas GP.

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan welcomes Tony Traina to the show to talk about the state of watch media, what’s getting him excited about the watch world right now, and what’s next for his newsletter, Unpolished Watches (formerly Rescapement). Tony has been writing about watches and watch collecting for about five years now, including a two year stint with Hodinkee, and has built up a loyal audience with his detailed and impeccably researched articles on vintage watches, the auction scene, and some of the most talked about new releases, including many that are squarely in the enthusiast sphere.

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Show Notes 

• Tony Traina on Instagram
• Tony’s newsletter 

This week’s episode of A Week in Watches is a bit of a doozy. We start off a with some quick coverage of few new releases from C Ward, Studio Underd0g, and Jaeger LeCoultre. After, we take a more in depth look at the new Serica 1174 Parade, the brand’s first proper dress watch. Finally, the bulk of the episode is spent discussing the results of the GPGH Awards, while taking a closer look at some of the winners.

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If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue.