Wind^Up Watch Fair 2017: Meet the Brands Pt. 1

Oris (Lead Sponsor)

Oris is no stranger to Worn & Wound, and it’s no stranger to Wind^Up, either. This is Oris’ third year participating in the show, and with all the great watches they’ve got going for 2017, the storied Swiss independent is sure to be a huge draw. From their killer collection of pilot’s watches to their bombproof divers, Oris boasts a wonderful catalog of well-priced, Swiss-made watches of all stripes. Oris

Read our review of the Divers Sixty-Five.

Autodromo (Featured Sponsor)

Autodromo founder and designer Bradley Price is a car guy through and through, and it shows in his watches. While most brands fail to distill automotive inspiration, often overdoing it to detriment of the overall design, Price masterfully captures the motorsport spirit in each of his collections, be it the dash of ‘50s-era Italian sports cars or the aesthetic of ‘80s Group B racers. Autodromo

Read our review of the Group B.

ADPT Strap

Three years in the making, ADPT Strap is our recently launched collection of nylon watch straps made entirely in the United States, from the nylon and hardware down to the thread itself. You’ll be able to shop the entire collection at the show. ADPT Strap

Baltic

Founded by Etienne Malec, Baltic is a relatively young brand out of France that made a splash when they launched a Kickstarter campaign focused on bringing accessibly priced, vintage-inspired mechanical chronographs and three-hand watches to the market. The collection was a huge hit, and now it’s your chance to see these fantastic pieces in person. Baltic

Read our review of the HMS and Bicompax 001.