The Worn & Wound Podcast

• Ep 391: The Rise of Micro-Indies with Bhanu Chopra

  This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan and Zach Weiss are joined by Bhanu Chopra. Bhanu is likely a familiar figure to many – he’s a watch media mainstay, with bylines in Forbes, Revolution, and, of course, Worn & Wound, among others. If there’s one thing to know about Bhanu, it’s that he has a real passion for independent brands, particularly those on the small affordable side. He was well ahead of the curve when it comes to the current “micro-indie” movement in the watch world. We talk to Bhanu about why these brands mean so much to him, some of his favorite experiences visiting manufactures and ateliers over the years, and how he draws a distinction between a “microbrand” and an “indie” anyway.   To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.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 The Journey of Thomas SchnelleHabring² Pilot Watches: A Tale of Two Fun (and Rare) ComplicationsDiscovering Hentschel Watches, One of German Watchmaking’s Best Kept SecretsCelebrating 30 Years of the Lothar Schmidt Era at Sinn HQ

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• Time On Screen - Phantom Thread

  In this new episode of Time on Screen, Zach Kazan welcomes Worn & Wound contributor Brett Braley to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread. Why Phantom Thread? Well, for a number of reasons. First, PTA has a new film out later this year and it has Zach and other members of the Worn & Wound team thinking about his filmography. Second, there’s a clear link in our minds between the craft depicted in this film and the world of watchmaking. Third, Brett and Zach previously discussed Tár, a movie with more than a few links to Phantom Thread. Lastly, it’s just a great film, with great performances, and some of the best scenes of a couple eating breakfast that you’ll ever find in a movie. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.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.

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• Ep 390: All the News from British Watchmakers’ Day

  This week on the show, Zach Kazan and Devin Pennypacker are recapping their recent visit to London for the second annual British Watchmakers’ Day event. This was a fantastic event filled with interesting watches from brands that were both familiar to us and brand new. Zach and Devin highlight some of their favorite watches seen at the show, and touch on some other London highlights, including a great pre-show meetup with Kenneth Lam from Arken. Before the British Watchmakers’ Day talk, there are a few new releases to talk about as well, including big releases from Omega and Hamilton. One of them definitely left us a little cold, while the other gives us hope that some of these big brands still have some tricks up their sleeve. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.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 Omega Introduces the Seamaster Planet Ocean WorldtimerOmega Introduces New Bronze Gold and Burgundy References to the Seamaster Diver 300M CollectionHamilton Introduces the American Classic Boulton Death Stranding 2 Limited EditionHamilton Introduces a Pair of Limited Edition Venturas Inspired by a Prop Watch Made for Dune Part TwoOur Favorite Watches from British Watchmakers’ Day

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• WW Bonus - Unwinding - Matt Smith Johnson

  This week on the Undwinding Podcast, Blake takes on hosting duties to discuss all things watch design with Zach and Matt Smith-Johnson, a designer whose work you’ve likely seen on the pages of Worn & Wound and the halls of the Windup Watch Fair. Matt has designed watches for brands including Vero, Laco, Prevail, and more. Blake interviews Zach and Matt to discuss what goes into designing a great watch, how they got into the design industry, and their unique perspectives on watches.But that’s not all. Matt and Blake are gearing up for the 2025 Ride to Conquer Cancer, a cycling event raising funds for cancer research. They discuss why the cause of cancer research is so personally important, and Matt shares stories from his 10 years of participating in the Ride. Please see this link for more details if you’d like to support Matt and Blake’s ride with a charitable donation. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, don’t forget to leave us a review.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.

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• Ep 389: Previewing the First Windup Watch Fair Dallas

  This week on the podcast, Worn & Wound cofounder Blake Malin welcomes Kyle Snarr and Nelly Calhoun to the podcast to talk all things Windup Watch Fair, which debuts for the first time in Dallas this weekend. Not only do they break down the event—they also go into detail around when, why, and how our fourth Windup event ended up deep in the heart of Texas. Between a full roster rundown of the sponsors and surrounding events, as well as rapid-fire questions to our esteemed Partnership Team guests, feel free to sit back and buckle up for an episode that may—or may not—stay on the rails.Here’s a quick reminder of the details of the latest edition to our Windup Watch Fair roster. Hickory Street Annex501 S Second Ave #200, Dallas, TX 75226Saturday, March 15: 12PM – 6PMSunday, March 16: 12PM – 5PM Free and open to the publicNo registration necessaryAnd be sure to remember that on Friday night, our friends at Bulova are hosting an exclusive screening of Bulova’s 150th Anniversary Documentary film at The Alamo Drafthouse Cedars. Click here to learn more about the screening and the afterparty! 

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