The History of your Wristory

I’m part of a generation that grew up appreciating Robert Redford, who passed away this morning at the age of 89, primarily through the lens of their parents. Specifically, in my case, through my mom, who I can remember renting The Sting for me and my sister when we were children, certainly too young to […] The post Remembering Robert Redford, His Films, and His Influence on the Watch Community appeared first on Worn & Wound.

As Vacheron Constantin marks its remarkable 270th anniversary, the Geneva-based manufacture presents another one of its most ambitious and technically sophisticated timepieces to date: the new Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Quest of Time, inspired by the just released La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art Clock. This extraordinary double-sided wristwatch represents three years of intensive development, resulting in a horological marvel that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with centuries-old artisanal traditions.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Grande Tradition collection is the repository of the brand’s most complicated timepieces, featuring multi-component calibres and incredible levels of decoration and finishing. Bringing almost 200 years of expertise to the table, the Master Grande Tradition is home to emblematic complications like the tourbillon, the minute repeater and the perpetual calendar, often combined and […]

This has been a great year for American watchmaking. It just feels like there’s an interest in watches made in America that I haven’t really observed in years past. There are a few reasons for this, I think, including the continued uncertainty regarding tariffs placed on imported watches from Switzerland and elsewhere, as well as […] The post Review: the RGM Model 222-RR “Ferguson” appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Vacheron Constantin marks its 270th anniversary with perhaps the most ambitious horological creation ever conceived: La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art. This extraordinary astronomical clock represents seven years of development, bringing together master watchmakers, artisans, engineers, astronomers, and renowned automatier François Junod in an unprecedented collaborative effort that transcends traditional watchmaking boundaries.