Episode 10: Zach Weiss Of Worn & Wound Time 2 Calibrate podcast

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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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