The guys sit down with Zach Weiss, cofounder of Worn & Wound, the Wind Up Shop, and the Wind Up Series of Watch Fairs (New York, Chicago, San Francisco). They discuss Zach’s journey as a creator and a businessman, as well as the rapid growth of Worn & Wound as a media giant in the watch space.
0:00 Intro
0:50 Wristchecks
1:51 Zach’s early journey in watches (Tourneau’s Time Machine, Kenjo, and more)
6:10 What Zach looks for in a watch…now and then
9:22 Zach almost becomes a watch designer for MZ Berger
11:25 Creative synergy and choosing the right team (accidentally?) for Worn & Wound
14:32 Worn & Wound moves from niche to market giant
16:55 A crowded house: Zach’s take on standout releases for 2024
19:40 Affordable watchmakers raising the bar
20:50 Calibre vs aesthetics
24:15 Worn & Wound, YouTube, and emerging social media platforms
29:50 Building walls: separating editorial from commercial content
37:40 Critiquing vs criticizing
40:30 Collaborations and exclusive launches
45:20 The Brooklyn offices of Worn & Wound and a day in the life
49:50 Zach’s journey in photography
54:30 The Worn & Wound podcast schedule
1:05:20 Authenticity, joy, and…burnout
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