Worn & Wound’s Windup Watch Fair is one of our favorite horological events. Bringing together 30+ mostly smaller, independent brands and vendors, the fair provides a fascinating counterpoint to industry trade shows such as SIHH and Basel World where the larger Swiss manufacturers exhibit. At Windup, the focus is on smaller brands (some of which are only one-person strong) who are producing beautiful timepieces at very affordable prices. Here are some of our favorites from the 2018 Windup New York show:
Martenero Edgemere Reserve
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NYC-based Martenero combines classic design inspirations (the marine chronometer, for example) with vibrant colors. The watch-buying seemed to really respond to the brand’s original Edgemere, and this year saw an update in the Edgemere Reserve, which features both a power reserve and a 24-hour sub-dial. Pre-orders are open now via Indiegogo.
Itay Noy Full Month/Full Month.Moon
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Israeli watchmaker Itay Noy is never content to rest on his laurels and produce more of the same old thing. His Full Month and Full Month.Moon feature cut-out dials that allow the wearer to watch the date or the phase of the moon progress across the watch. With their micro-rotor automatic movements and thin, 12mm cases, these watches have to be worn to be fully appreciated.
