The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 302: How Do We Feel About Vintage Inspired Designs in 2023?

This week on the podcast, Blake welcomes Ricardo Sime and Blake Malin to show to talk about a variety of topics in a freewheeling conversation, including our tendency to flip Tudors for other Tudors, what’s keeping Blake (Buettner) from picking up a Grand Seiko, and importance of a great bracelet on watches at a higher price point. There’s also an extended conversation on all things Seamaster, which took place almost a week before the big news from Omega that dropped recently. Did we conjure these new releases into existence? It’s definitely possible. 

The main topic this week is the concept of heritage inspired watches. It’s been over ten years since Tudor’s Black Bay helped usher in the era of vintage inspired everything, and we’re taking the temperature of the current state of heritage grounded designs, and how they contrast with more adventurous modern designs employed by some brands. How do you feel about vintage inspired watches in 2023? Has fatigue set it, or are you ready for more? Let us know in the comments.

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Show Notes

• Ricardo’s wrist check: Seiko Speedtimer
• Blake Malin’s wrist check: Paulin Neo B
• Blake Buettner’s wrist check: Tudor Pelagos 39
• Omega Celebrates 75 Years of the Seamaster with the New “Summer Blue” Collection
• Owner’s Review: The Tudor Black Bay Pro
• Zenith Defy Revival A3691 Gets Throwback Red Dial
• Alpina Releases a Surprising Limited Edition for a Big Anniversary in the Heritage Carrée Mechanical