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It’s hard to believe that Wind^Up 2017 is less than two weeks away. Today, we’re picking up where we left off last week and highlighting the great brands making this year’s show possible. Reminder: Worn & Wound’s Wind^Up Watch Fair is taking place October 27th through the 29th at Chelsea Market in New York City. It’s free and open to the public, so swing on by and let’s geek out over watches.
Wind^Up Watch Fair 2017: Meet the Brands Pt. 3
Lundis Bleus
Founded by two seasoned watchmakers, Lundis Bleus is bringing high-end watchmaking techniques and attitudes to the micro-brand niche. Case in point: they produce Japanese-enamel dials with a brilliant blue color, and they do it entirely in-house. Lundis Bleus
Martenero
A brand based out of New York, Martenero isn’t afraid of a little color. Each collection in Martenero’s catalog offers a vibrant twist on a classic design, from the Edgmere’s revamped marine chronometer vibe to the Ace’s take on the pilot’s watch. Martenero will be showcasing their latest collection at Wind^Up. Martenero
Mercer Watch Co.
Mercer Watch Co. is a small New Jersey-based company with a loyal following of fans. Focused on clean design and value, Mercer’s latest is a vintage-inspired chronograph dubbed the Lexington powered by a Seagull ST19 manual-wind caliber. Mercer
Mondaine
Mondaine is a brand that needs little introduction. A true icon, Mondaine produces the official Swiss Railway watch. They’ve since translated that design into numerous wristwatches and house clocks, and you can check out their range in person at this year’s show. Mondaine
Click here to read our review of the Mondaine Helvetica 1 Smart Watch.
Monta
From the team that brought you Everest bands, there’s Monta–a young watch brand that is leaving its mark on the industry. They’ve proven that a luxury watch need not cost an arm and a leg, with both of Monta’s inaugural models offering an exceptional value and solid finishing. Monta
Oak & Oscar
A beloved micro-brand, Oak & Oscar is a one-man operation based out of Chicago. The brand’s latest watch, the Jackson, is a manually-wound flyback column-wheel chronograph with some vintage design cues. If you’ve been on the fence about getting one, now’s your chance to see them in the metal. Oak & Oscar
Click here to listen to Oak & Oscar’s Chase Fancher discuss the Jackson on our podcast.
Ophion
Ophion’s first watch, the 960, was accessible luxury done right. Featuring a high-end TechnoTime movement, the 960 was a true value proposition. Now, Ophion is back with their latest creation–the OPH 786, a Breguet-inspired series that will feature the same TechnoTime movement redesigned to Ophion’s specs. Ophion
Orient
If you collect watches, then you’ve surely owned an Orient or two. The affordable Japanese favorite offers a great value and some iconic pieces, among them the Mako diver and the Bambino collection. This is Orient’s first showing at Wind^Up, so you won’t want to miss this one. Orient
REC
Based out of Denmark, REC is a watch company with a unique philosophy. They take junked iconic cars, harvest the metal, and utilize it to build unique looking timepieces that honor the cars themselves. Their most recent design pulls on the Porsche 911, and they’ll have it and their past lines on-hand at the show. REC
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