Vulcain’s Chronograph 1970s really nails a very specific time in watchmaking history, with a classic two register layout and sizing that evokes classic vintage pieces (it’s 38mm in diameter and about 12mm tall). Now, in addition to silver, blue, black, and salmon dials, Vulcain has just launched a new model in a verdant green with silver subdials. It’s undeniably nice looking, and gives a vintage inspired chrono just a little taste of something contemporary with a color that’s very much of the moment. They’re available to order now via Vulcain’s website, with a retail price set at CHF 2,500. More information here.
WorldTempus on the “Women in Watchmaking” Trope
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An editorial with a provocative title in WorldTempus caught our attention this week: “Can we please stop talking about women in watchmaking?” Writer Sophie Furley takes a position in the piece that we tend to follow here at Worn & Wound, which is one that posits all experts in the field should be treated exactly the same, and that the best way to close any gender divide in the industry is to shine a light on the accomplishments of female watchmakers, executives, and so on, without framing these stories as gender specific. It’s certainly no secret to us that there many accomplished women in the watch industry, and our goal will always be to celebrate what they do in the same way we would for men in the industry. As Furley points out in her piece, nobody is writing about “the best male watchmakers” or similar, and she makes a convincing case this is the standard we should hold up for women as well.
Tactile Turn Introduces their First Flashlight
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We’re pretty big fans of Tactile Turn pens and knives, so we thought we’d tell you about their latest, which is an entirely new category for the Texas based brand. The Apollo is Tactile Turn’s first flashlight, and it would appear to slot in nicely with the brand’s other products, bearing the same distinctive finishing and precision machining. The Apollo is a 3.6 inch flashlight that outputs up to 520 lumens, and is machined entirely in Tactile Turn’s Dallas facility. While it’s currently sold out, you can elect to be notified of restocks right here. The retail price is $299.
Kim Gordon’s Film Influences
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Kim Gordon, a cofounding member of Sonic Youth and a true indie rock legend, just released her latest solo album, “The Collective,” about a week ago. To mark the occasion she’s been chosen as a featured curator for this month on Galerie, the new online film club from the Indian Paintbrush production studio, perhaps most widely known for releasing many films by director Wes Anderson. Gordon’s picks as curator reveal the wide range of influences on her art, and reflect a deep love of independent cinema. She wrote about some of her selections for Variety here, which include multiple films by Olivier Assayas, and a modern classic from Lynne Ramsay. All are solid recommendations, and it’s great to read Gordon’s insight into each film.
The Final Trailer for 3 Body Problem