The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 94: Timex American Documents, FTS Ameriquartz, and the State of American Watchmaking

In this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach, Blake, and Ilya discuss Timex’s recent American Documents series and the state of American watchmaking. Zach also talks about his recent trip to Arizona, where he met with the team behind FTS Ameriquartz, who are working towards their goal of producing movements in the America.

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Show Notes

• Blake’s wrist check – Mercer Madison
• Zach’s wrist check – VERO 36 Automatic LE
• Ilya’s wrist check – Grand Seiko Elegance GMT Ref. SBGM221 Review
• Timex American Documents Collection
• VERO
• Vortic
• Weiss Watch Company
• RGM
• Pelton
• Schon DSGN
• J.N. Shapiro
• RT Custer of Vortic on The Worn & Wound Podcast
• Hodinkee: FTC Takes Action Against Shinola, Suggests ‘Where American Is Made’ Slogan Be Dropped
• Hodinkee: The Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Deceptive Marketing Practices In The American Watchmaking Industry
• ADPT Straps
• Fine Timepiece Solutions Brings Movements Back to America