Feature Sponsor: Hamilton
Hamilton has a unique and impressive history as a watch brand, with a story that spans two continents, nearly 130 years, and includes as many watch styles as you can imagine. Their current catalog draws upon their exceptional archive to create a wide range of timepieces that any watch enthusiast should love. So swing by to check out some of the greatest hits, among them the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical and the Chrono-Matic 50. Hamilton
Feature Sponsor: Zodiac
Founded in 1882 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Zodiac boasts archives and achievements that run deep. From the iconic and colorful Super Sea Wolf to the eccentric Astrographic, Zodiac has a unique vision of what a watch can be. Over the last few years, Zodiac watches have made a return to prominence amongst the watch enthusiast community, and year after year the catalog gets more varied and impressive, so you’ll definitely want to swing by their booth to see what they’ve been up to. Zodiac
ALOHA
We’re excited to welcome ALOHA watches to Windup this year! This local brand came out of the gate strong not only with a great name, but also a fantastic GMT, which we looked at here. ALOHA is also hosting a charity raffle with the Brighton Jones Foundation during Windup which will benefit the GRACE Nanana rescue center in Kenya. Brand founder Spencer Leu will be on-hand to discuss his freshman collection, so be sure to check out this promising young brand. ALOHA
anOrdain
Coming all the way from Scotland, anOrdain watches feature beautiful enamel dials made in-house by a small group of skilled craftspeople. From the distinct typeface to the execution of the enameling, anOrdain has, in a short amount of time, developed a really unique design language that’s won over a loyal following. We’re looking forward to people checking out their watches, which includes a newly revamped edition of their Model 1. anOrdain
Baltic
Founded by Etienne Malec, Baltic is a beloved brand out of France that first 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. They’ve since grown their range to include a great old-school diver, so if you like classic, mid-century designs, then Baltic is a must-see. Baltic
Bespoke Watch Projects
Offering watches in extremely limited editions, Bespoke Watch Projects focuses on giving their customers a more personal touch. Each watch is created to the specifications of the client, and final assembly takes place in the firm’s Oakland, California studio. The possibilities are endless, and one of our favorites is the in-house engraved “Intaglio” dials they debuted not long ago, so don’t miss out for your chance to handle these in the metal. Bespoke Watch Projects
Collins Watch Company
Founded by its namesake Jimmy Collins, Collins Watch Company creates pieces inspired by classic field and pilot watches, while also drawing from Jimmy’s background in the recording studio. Collins most recent watch is a diver they’ve dubbed Sonar, so be sure to swing by their booth to learn more about this great, value-packed timepiece. Collins
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Meet the Brands part 2 and 3, where we’ll get to know the rest of the Windup vendors. See you in a few weeks!