The Worn & Wound Podcast

Time on Screen returns this week with an all new episode. In this episode, Zach Kazan and Kat Shoulders break down The Life of Chuck, the latest from Mike Flanagan, a favorite filmmaker among the Worn & Wound crew. The Life of Chuck is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella that is somewhat hard to describe. It follows the life of a single character through important stages of his life, with a story told in an extremely unconventional way, and is one of those movies that you’ll want to discuss and dissect as soon as you get out of the theater. It’s also a big left turn for Flanagan away from the horror genre, and feels like a much more personal statement. In this conversation, Zach and Kat break down the movie’s structure and its key themes and scenes, and also rank their top three Mike Flanagan projects. They also talk about the importance of time as its portrayed in this movie, both in the way the story is told, and through a perfectly delivered Flanagan monologue that repurposes Carl Sagan’s famous “Cosmic Calendar” principle. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue.

This week on the podcast, Kat Shoulders is chatting with Worn & Wound contributor and photographer Liam O’Donnell. Liam and Kat go way back, and this is a really fun conversation about Liam’s start in the hobby, how he broke into working in the industry through the NYC watch community, and his own collection. There’s also, of course, plenty of photography talk, as Liam fields questions from the Worn & Community. Liam and Kat also discuss some of Liam’s recent work for Worn & Wound, including last week’s piece on Christopher Ward’s partnership with the Everton Football Club and his experience taking in an F1 weekend in Miami with IWC. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes The Seiko SKX173: An Owner’s RetrospectiveBetween Speed And Precision: A Weekend With IWC At The Miami Grand PrixA New Perspective: Hands-On with the Leica ZM12Hands-On: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925Time and Precision: Christopher Ward and Everton FC’s New York Moment

This week on the podcast, we’re returning to a favorite topic: hot takes! We asked our communities on Instagram, YouTube, and our Worn & Wound+ Slack channel to send us their spiciest takes on the watch world so we could react to them and they absolutely did not disappoint. And, of course, Zach Kazan and Kat Shoulders have some takes of their own. Topics covered include the Royal Oak, the very premise of the “GADA” watch, micro-adjustable clasps, Rolex wait lists, and a whole lot more. We had so many submissions there was no way to get through them all, so let us know in the comments what your hottest watch related take is, and we’ll add it to the list and react to it in a future episode. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes [VIDEO] Owner’s Review: the Fears Brunswick AuroraOpinion: The Culture of the Royal Oak Has Overshadowed the Watch ItselfFrom Elvis to “Men In Black,” the Story of the Hamilton VenturaTudor: SplashdownA broken ceramic Speedmaster case

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Devin Pennypacker to take a deeper dive into some recent content on the blog. Namely, they’re taking a closer look at Devin’s recent review of the Breitling Top Time B31, which was an enormous and very pleasant surprise for both, as well as a closer examination of our favorite watches of the year so far. Both Zach and Devin defend their top choices, while also offering some additional favorites that did not make the final list. They also take stock of the year in general to this point, which has had a number of great releases, but doesn’t seem to have a consensus favorite to this point (which might be a good thing). Let us know in the comments if there’s a watch we missed in our discussion of the year’s best, and be sure to tell us your own top picks. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show NotesThe Best of 2025 (So Far)Breitling Top Time B31The Cornell Watch Company Introduces the Lozier, with a Case, Crown, Dial and Hands Made in the United StatesHands-On: the Farer Lissom “Lindley”A New Perspective: Hands-On with the Leica ZM12Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso: Ari Aster

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re bringing you back to Chicago and this year’s Windup Watch Fair in the Windy City. Zach Kazan and Kat Shoulders jump on the mic mere hours after returning home from one of the busiest Windups we can remember, and quickly discuss some of their impressions of this year’s event and what made it special. The bulk of this episode though is all about the Citizen Aqualand, one of the truly iconic dive watches of the 1980s. The Aqualand celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and was a big focus for Citizen at this year’s Windup in Chicago. On the last day of the fair, Zach hosted a live recording of the podcast with Neall Brick, Director of Merchandising at Citizen, Ben Lowry of The Submersible Wrist & W.O.E., and artist Justin Sowders. As a panel, they cover the Citizen Aqualand from the company’s point of view, from the diver’s position, and from a creative perspective as well. Ben, Neall, and Justin also give a recap of this year’s “Windup in a Lake” dive trip, which once again brought a bit of the Windup spirit to Lake Michigan. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue.Show Notes Neall Brick on IGSubmersible Wrist on IGSubmersible Wrist SubstackJustin Sowders on IGCitizen Celebrates 40 Years of the Aqualand, One of the Most Unique Dive Watches Ever Made 

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re previewing the upcoming Windup Watch Fair in Chicago. Blake Malin hosts and is joined by Kyle Snarr and Nelly Calhoun to discuss all things Windup as we get ready to continue the Fair’s ten year anniversary celebration with our biggest and best shows yet. This year’s show features over 40 exhibiting brands, including old favorites and some brands making their Windup debut. Doxa, Celeste, Watch Craft, and Tudor are among the brands you’ll see at Windup for the first time in Chicago when the show opens on Friday, and the team highlights what you can expect from them along with our lead sponsors: Casio, Atelier Wen, Oris, Citizen, and Christopher Ward. Also covered in this episode are some of the brands and members of the local Chicago watch community that will be at the show, including Oak & Oscar and Hampden. And as always, there’s a ton of additional programming at Windup – there will be panels and live podcasts throughout the weekend. Of course, all of this programming (and show itself) is free and open to the public. The Windup Watch Fair begins on Friday July 11 and runs through Sunday July 13. We’ll be at Venue West in Chicago, located at 221 N Paulina Street. 

It’s Q&A time once again on the Worn & Wound podcast, and we’ve got a bunch of fun questions this month from our Worn & Wound+ listeners covering a huge range of topics. Zach and Devin are fielding questions on how they feel about gradually increasing the prices they pay for their personal watches, favorite rubber and leather straps, and purchases inspired by watches seen in movies and television. There are also some great travel related questions, just in time for summer vacation. And, of course, there are plenty of tangents, including our thoughts on the naming of a new director in the James Bond franchise and watch choice etiquette on press trips.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Strap HabitAtelier de GriffDavid Lane DesignTwo Broke Watch SnobsA Very Moser Smartwatch at the Canadian Grand PrixVintage Ashtrays on eBay

There’s a new Wes Anderson movie in theaters, but that’s only part of the reason we were inspired to cover The Grand Budapest Hotel for this latest edition of Time on Screen. Faithful readers might remember a recent release from Maurice de Mauriac with a pretty direct link to the film. There’s also Anderson’s recent collaboration with Montblanc (timed to coincide with the release of The Phoenician Scheme) that certainly appeals to our own interest in writing instruments as well. Gear Patrol has the full story on the pen – is there anything more Wes Anderson than the layout of that limited edition packaging? But ultimately, we just really love The Grand Budapest Hotel and didn’t need much of a reason to discuss it. Zach Kazan is joined by Kyle Snarr for this episode (they also covered The Life Aquatic here, which you should listen to if you haven’t already), and the focus the conversation on where Grand Budapest sits in Anderson’s filmography. More than a decade removed from the film’s release, it now seems pretty clear that it represents a dividing line in Anderson’s career. Zach and Kyle also spend some time talking about the great Ralph Fiennes performance in this film, as well as their favorite scenes. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue.

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Worn & Wound contributor Tommy DeMauro. Tommy has been writing for Worn & Wound for a little over a year, and his work occupies a very specific niche: accessible, affordable, and highly collectible vintage and neo-vintage watches. Tommy is uniquely obsessed with finding oddball references from years past and studying them deeply, and proves through his research that you don’t have to spend much money at all to have something genuinely rare and special. Many of the watches Tommy writes about are eBay finds, and most are well under $500. Some are under $100. All of them, though, have something interesting going on in terms of their history, design, or functionality. In this conversation, Tommy explains how he got into watches in the first place and eventually found his niche with affordable vintage watches. They also discuss some of Tommy’s articles that he’s written for the website, including guides to the Seiko Orange Monster and the truly unusual Timex Triprix. Tommy also provides some advice to listeners who might be interested in dabbling in this corner of the watch market.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes The Seiko H601-8020: The Arnie’s Long-Lost Little BrotherAn Under the Radar Disney Collectable: Bradley Time Division’s 1982 Ode to EPCOTMy Year in Watches: Defining “Affordable Watch Collector”The Timex Skiathlom: A Bodacious Bunny Slope Companion“Patina” or Damage? Scrutinizing the Fine Line Between Pleasing and Pesky ImperfectionsThe Seiko Orange Monster SKX781: Why the First Generation is Still an International Superstar in 2025The Timex Triprix: Showing Appreciation for the Forgotten “Poor Man’s Giugiaro”Tommy on Instagram

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan and Kat Shoulders are on the mic to chat about a bunch of new releases we’ve seen in the last month or so. And folks, if it wasn’t already clear, it’s summer watch season. It seems like just about every brand wants to sell you a summer watch this month. We didn’t set out to provide a list of new summer watches specifically, but that’s what watch brands are putting out into the world in these warmer months. Among the new watches discussed are sporty watches from big brands like Tudor and Breitling, as well as a surprising limited edition from Seiko and a different spin on the summer watch from Citizen. Be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorite recent release is (“summer watch” or not) and let us know if we missed anything you’d like us to discuss on a future episode.  To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Our Favorite Watches for Summer 2025Hands-On: the Monta Oceanking BlueSeiko Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Jaws with the Limited Edition SRPL81Tudor Introduces the Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue”Breitling Refreshes the Superocean Heritage CollectionHands-On with the Limited Edition Girard-Perregaux Deep DiverZenith Returns to the Shadows with New Defy Revival Diver and Defy Extreme Diver VariantsHuckberry x Citizen

In this episode of Changing Gears, Kat Shoulders and Garrett Jones sit down to recap recent travels and share what’s on the horizon. Kat dives into her whirlwind trip to Switzerland with Omega, the energy of the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco, and a scenic road trip down the California coast with Citizen. Garrett teases his upcoming adventure to Alaska, and the duo also chats about the gear and photography equipment that help them capture and navigate their journeys. Whether you're into watches, travel, or just good storytelling, this episode has something for you.We hope you like this new podcast format and really appreciate all the listeners! Kat has some awesome interviews in the works for those of you that love gear! To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue.In this episode of Changing Gears, Kat Shoulders and Garrett Jones sit down to recap recent travels and share what’s on the horizon. Kat dives into her whirlwind trip to Switzerland with Omega, the energy of the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco, and a scenic road trip down the California coast with Citizen. Garrett teases his upcoming adventure to Alaska, and the duo also chats about the gear and photography equipment that help them capture and navigate their journeys. Whether you're into watches, travel, or just good storytelling, this episode has something for you.We hope you like this new podcast format and really appreciate all the listeners! Kat has some awesome interviews in the works for those of you that love gear! To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue.

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Kat Shoulders and Zach Weiss to chat about something that’s on everyone’s mind as of late: watch pricing. Specifically, we’re wondering about the state of the “budget” watch, the space that used to be owned by inexpensive (and enthusiast favorite) Seiko sports watches. The landscape for these watches has changed considerably over the last several years, and in this episode we discuss potential reasons for that, who’s filling the void, and provide some recommendations for enthusiasts (regardless of their experience level) on brands and watches to look out for that give you plenty of bang for your buck. Watch pricing is a hot topic right now, so don’t hesitate to get in the comments below and tell us your thoughts on the state of Seiko, your favorite value oriented watches, or anything else related to the topic.  To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Seiko Introduced Four New References to the 5 Sports Series, and Almost No One is Talking About ThemFrom A Blog to Watch: What Happened to Seiko?The Seiko SKX173: An Owner’s RetrospectiveThe Seiko Orange Monster SKX781: Why the First Generation is Still an International Superstar in 2025Review: Seiko “Monster” SRPD25

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan welcomes Griffin Bartsch to the podcast to discuss his recent experience visiting D1 Milano in, where else, Milan. D1 Milan achieved a level of viral fame a few back with their “Sketch” watch, a polycarbonate watch with a distinct look that makes it appear drawn by hand. But D1 is a lot more than the Sketch, and Griffin had a chance to look at a number of new D1 Milano pieces in the city where they were designed. It’s a genuinely surprising watch story, and speaks to the huge breadth of variety in the world of watches. This episode also features an interview Griffin recorded with D1 Milano founder Dario Spallone, who started the brand all the way back in 2013.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Out of Office: Exploring Milan with D1 MilanoHands-On: the D1 Milano Polycarbon Sketch90’s DesignBig MouthGrizzly Bear Tour Dates

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we celebrate a significant milestone: 400 episodes! That’s a lot of podcasting, and to mark the occasion we reached out to our Instagram and Worn & Wound+ communities to field questions for our latest Q&A. We got a bunch of great questions on the podcast itself and where we see it going, as well as questions that have us looking back on some of the big changes in the watch world since the podcast started. Thanks to everyone for tuning in, whether you started with episode 1 or jumped in somewhere more recently.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes The first episode of the Worn & Wound podcast[VIDEO] Owner’s Review: the Fears Brunswick AuroraThis is the Company Quietly Making the Rubber Straps for Nearly Every Brand in the Industry[VIDEO] Owner’s Review: the Tudor Black Bay “Burgundy”

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Zach Weiss and Devin Pennypacker to catch up on some of the watches they’ve spotted in recent TV and movies. The inspiration for this podcast is a recent article by Zach Weiss in which he points out the blatantly fake watches used in Your Friends and Neighbors, currently airing on Apple TV+. Zach takes us through not only the mistakes made in this show, but a possible error in Sinners, still in theaters, and a famous shot in Breaking Bad where a character uses a chronograph in a way that we’re pretty sure nobody ever has. The group also chats about some notable watch spotting in other recent films and TV shows, including The Last of Us, Thunderbolts (sort of), and even Saturday Night Live.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Bad Actors: Watch Errors on the ScreenOnce Upon a Time…in HollywoodConan O’Brien and echo/neutraGreater Than Death | Inhuman Nature