darkoverlord
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Well hello there.... I never know whether or not I should put these posts in the GTG section or her in General. But as this is really more about the watches and the shows than the getting together (of 3 of us this year) I put it here.
So by now I'm sure most of you know that Worn and WOund host an annual show in NYC every Oct. This is the 5th annual year and when I say it grows every year I mean it grows. In fact the first year I only saw it by happenstance. My daughter wanted to check out Chelsea market.. so we did and it just happened to be there. That year it really wasn't very busy despite the activity level inside Chelsea Market. This year it was so crowed, day 1, mid afternoon that you could barely move around and it was hard for us watch brethren to really talk much, compare notes and such.
But still it was a very good time.
Interestingly this year Hamilton was there, a first for a Swatch group brand. And so was Zodiac representing the large Fossil group. Interesting because Wind Up is really usually meant for small market brands. Boutique brands, micro, niche brands. Of course Oris is there but they are the main sponsor so that isn't surprising. Even so they show their watches through Jewelers of London rather than their own booth.
anyway on so pics and some thoughts as I shared this event with Robert (Timecat) and fellow New Jersian Gerard the Grunt.
Juvo from Houston Texas makers of High End watch boxes and Winders. Priced high but well bellow the types of Wolf pieces they are trying to contend with.
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Erika's Originals was there... I didn't realized there would be a booth for them and Erika was there herself. She, Robert and I had a very pleasant conversation. (gerard wasn't there yet) and got to see some new colorways, and hardware options including custom engraved hardware that is lumed.... Orange will now be made permanently available, Sahara has been made darker, and a new color Shamal is going to be available. Its a little more brown that the vintage color
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Crown and Buckle was there as they have been the past 2 years (at least) with their myriad of straps. This year the chevron as well as the premium natos were on display (as for sale, I bought a Chevron) I will review these straps later but the colors offered are quite cool.
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Bespoke Watch Projects, makers of bespoke straps (at not at too bad a price) and bespoke dials
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
SoLabs and Astor and Banks, the same company offering two very different brands. So Cal is Swatch esque, small, light, plastic, see through, kitchy, 80s. Astor and Banks, semi interesting divers. (not trying to be rude) pretty decent dial design.
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Dufa, Baltic, Martenero, Lacco (they always show up)
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
anOrdain
Beautiful dial work, sparkling, mesmerizing and small but no worries, next year they're making a much bigger 36mm model
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Forum darlings: Dan Henry,
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Zelos (if I had seen the teal or light blue in person, man I might have went that way, but I do still like my helical blue)
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
and Spinnaker (by their salesperson was named Gavin... a nice touch)
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Nodus, Stowa, Raven, Junghmans, Damasko
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
NEXT POST WILL HAVE CHRISTOPHER WARD, ORIS AND CLOSING THOUGHTS.
So by now I'm sure most of you know that Worn and WOund host an annual show in NYC every Oct. This is the 5th annual year and when I say it grows every year I mean it grows. In fact the first year I only saw it by happenstance. My daughter wanted to check out Chelsea market.. so we did and it just happened to be there. That year it really wasn't very busy despite the activity level inside Chelsea Market. This year it was so crowed, day 1, mid afternoon that you could barely move around and it was hard for us watch brethren to really talk much, compare notes and such.
But still it was a very good time.
Interestingly this year Hamilton was there, a first for a Swatch group brand. And so was Zodiac representing the large Fossil group. Interesting because Wind Up is really usually meant for small market brands. Boutique brands, micro, niche brands. Of course Oris is there but they are the main sponsor so that isn't surprising. Even so they show their watches through Jewelers of London rather than their own booth.
anyway on so pics and some thoughts as I shared this event with Robert (Timecat) and fellow New Jersian Gerard the Grunt.
Juvo from Houston Texas makers of High End watch boxes and Winders. Priced high but well bellow the types of Wolf pieces they are trying to contend with.
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Erika's Originals was there... I didn't realized there would be a booth for them and Erika was there herself. She, Robert and I had a very pleasant conversation. (gerard wasn't there yet) and got to see some new colorways, and hardware options including custom engraved hardware that is lumed.... Orange will now be made permanently available, Sahara has been made darker, and a new color Shamal is going to be available. Its a little more brown that the vintage color
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Crown and Buckle was there as they have been the past 2 years (at least) with their myriad of straps. This year the chevron as well as the premium natos were on display (as for sale, I bought a Chevron) I will review these straps later but the colors offered are quite cool.
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Bespoke Watch Projects, makers of bespoke straps (at not at too bad a price) and bespoke dials
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
SoLabs and Astor and Banks, the same company offering two very different brands. So Cal is Swatch esque, small, light, plastic, see through, kitchy, 80s. Astor and Banks, semi interesting divers. (not trying to be rude) pretty decent dial design.
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Dufa, Baltic, Martenero, Lacco (they always show up)
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
anOrdain
Beautiful dial work, sparkling, mesmerizing and small but no worries, next year they're making a much bigger 36mm model
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Forum darlings: Dan Henry,
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Zelos (if I had seen the teal or light blue in person, man I might have went that way, but I do still like my helical blue)
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
and Spinnaker (by their salesperson was named Gavin... a nice touch)
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Nodus, Stowa, Raven, Junghmans, Damasko
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
NEXT POST WILL HAVE CHRISTOPHER WARD, ORIS AND CLOSING THOUGHTS.