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A new watch build having its moment in the sun: a A new watch build having its moment in the sun: a graphic variant of our Monobander dial, incorporated into a stealthy 38 Tonneau case—fitted with our favorite bridle leather strap in olive green. ⁠
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A bit of Patina & Pattern for #FlashbackFriday: ⁠
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My painting from 2012, "Palmdale 7832" ⁠
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"This piece utilized pigments & washes that later influenced my current range of Intaglio dials—incorporating patinas and surface treatments that enhance the underlying metal substrate." ⁠
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⁠I'm proud & excited to support the @GOcampaign⁠ again for their annual charity auction. To commemorate this year's "Vintage Hollywood" theme, I created a special build of our Intaglio 38 Edition timepiece with an engraved Monobander dial in gold alloy & satin carbon. ⁠
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A bit of Modernist goodness with a pinch of Art Deco glam, this watch feels right at home in old school Hollywood glamor. ⁠
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⁠"Vintage Hollywood" is an intimate rooftop event on June 11 that will showcases an exclusive group of wineries and foods from L.A.'s top restaurants.⁠ 100% of the net proceeds from the event and online auction will benefit the GO Campaign.⁠ ⁠
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Hosted by the esteemed ⁠@joelmchale⁠ (and shrewd watch aficionado from what I've heard), the evening will be an awesome affair. Tickets & auction information is now on the GO Campaign website: https://gocampaign.org⁠
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Thanks to my friend @icon4x4⁠ for introducing me to this amazing organization 5 years ago. And of course thanks to GO Campaign and the Vintage Hollywood Foundation for including me in this year's auction! ⁠
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Founded in 2006, GO Campaign improves the lives of vulnerable children around the world by partnering with Local Heroes to deliver local solutions, believing that every child deserves the right to opportunity—opportunity to education, to medical care, to shelter, to food and clean water, to enrichment…to a fair chance in life.⁠ ⁠
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Some past creative work for #WaybackWednesday: ⁠ Some past creative work for #WaybackWednesday: ⁠
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"Montage 1232" (Mixed Media, 2014)*⁠
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*⁠Culled from my archive of artwork, sketches, mood boards, and creative nuggets—this piece is from a scrapbook covering more than 20 years of work (1997-present). ⁠
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Capturing the warmth of "Golden Hour" with the @He Capturing the warmth of "Golden Hour" with the @HermanMiller Saucer Bubble Pendant by George Nelson (1952). ⁠
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I gotta say, this is one of my favorite builds—a I gotta say, this is one of my favorite builds—a slow burn that's stayed in my regular rotation lately.⁠
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The "Moderna" dial has been one of our most popular editions, incorporating a bit of Bauhaus DNA along with quirky Modernist leanings. The engraved surface further enhances the simple numbers and markers. ⁠
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While I've been really inspired by "warm shades" lately, the Amber Ombré color strikes a dramatic look, balanced with the monochromatic coolness of the stainless steel case and polished bridle leather strap. ⁠
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I can make more of course, but I may keep this one for myself 😉 ⁠
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Happy #MothersDay to mothers everywhere—those st Happy #MothersDay to mothers everywhere—those still with us and those never forgotten. ⁠
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Hug your Momma today. ⁠
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Reviewing some final pieces prior to delivery. Stu Reviewing some final pieces prior to delivery. Studio lighting is everything ☀️⏱⁠
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Seeing #Automotive Red on #FlashbackFriday: ⁠
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My painting from 2014, "Grille, 3:24 PM" ⁠
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"This piece utilized pigments & lacquer that later influenced my current range of Intaglio dials—incorporating patinas and surface treatments that enhance the underlying metal substrate." ⁠
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I just shipped the third "left-handed" commission I just shipped the third "left-handed" commission in the last 2 weeks. A sign of a Southpaw trend perhaps? ⁠
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This specific build incorporated our Moderna dial in Zinc & Lapis Ombré into the sleek 37mm case—fitted with a custom contoured strap. A distinctive elegant and colorful combo. ⁠
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A perfect combo of #MayThe4thBeWithYou and #Waybac A perfect combo of #MayThe4thBeWithYou and #WaybackWednesday! ⁠
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Some "Galactic Goodies" from 2013 🪐⁠
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Congratulations to the winners of the Windup Watch Congratulations to the winners of the Windup Watch Fair giveaway!

We were excited to include a bespoke version of our 38 Tonneau “Moderna” Edition, along with amazing timepieces from @chriswardlondon, @huckberry, and @zodiacwatches!
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Something from our horological archives for #Wayba Something from our horological archives for #WaybackWednesday: ⁠
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The original release of our “Super 60” Edition (from 2017), a larger manual wind model. This piece was the first to use an engraved dial treatment, which later resulted in our in-house Intaglio dials. ⁠⁠
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A contemporary tribute to the Machine Age, the Super 60 featured a distinctive enamel-filled engraved dial, giving the surface an organic tactile quality. ⁠⁠
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Doing some last-minute checks prior to casing the Doing some last-minute checks prior to casing the movement & dial—one of the most satisfying moments for a watchmaker ;-)⁠
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Starting off the week with a bang: prepping a batc Starting off the week with a bang: prepping a batch of new orders for shipping, following some bespoke commissions from @WindupWatchFair ⏱⏱⏱⁠
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A sunny Sunday in the studio. ⁠ ⁠ #BespokeWatc A sunny Sunday in the studio. ⁠
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Something historical and Horological for #Flashbac Something historical and Horological for #FlashbackFriday:⁠
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I never had the pleasure of meeting my paternal grandfather (as he was born in 1889 and died nineteen years before I came into this world). After my own father's passing in 2016, I inherited an unexpected family heirloom: his 1912 Hamilton pocket watch. Having been stored in a jewelry box for several decades (and most likely never serviced), I was amazed to find that it looked pristine and still functioned. My father had stored this keepsake privately and never spoke of it, obviously cherishing this connection to the most important person in his life. ⁠
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I now keep this watch in my studio, tucked away but close at all times. Along with an oil portrait of my grandfather it serves as a tangible and uninterrupted connection to family history. ⁠
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Some awesome #WindupWatchFair shots from San Franc Some awesome #WindupWatchFair shots from San Francisco-based A.J. Klein. I appreciate him sending over this week! ⁠
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I love how he captured the warmth of our metal Intaglio dials, including the new Sector models in Rosé and Amber Ombré. I'm all about the "warm metals" these days 🕑 ☀️⁠
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Thanks to @GearPatrol and @wrightswriting for the Thanks to @GearPatrol and @wrightswriting for the awesome write-up from @WindupWatchFair! I'm honored to be included in the list of favorite brands, alongside @tornekrayville, @noduswatches, @williamwoodwatches, @chriswardlondon, @anordain, @montawatch, @fareruniversal, and @brewwatches. ⁠In good company indeed ⁠🙌🏻 ⏱⁠
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Looking forward to chatting again at the next watch event! ⁠
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And it’s a wrap! Thanks to all of the patrons, c And it’s a wrap! Thanks to all of the patrons, customers, and other brands that made this #WindupWatchFair such a big success. And a huge “thank you” to my friends at @wornandwound for putting together such an awesome show (the largest yet). Looking forward to reconvening with the #WatchFam again!
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#Repost @wornandwound: ・・・ Today’s the la #Repost @wornandwound: 
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Today’s the last day to enter the @windupwatchfair sweepstakes! Visit the link in bio to enter NOW!

Swipe ⬅️➡️ to see our 4 prizes from @bespokewatchprojects, @zodiacwatches, @chriswardlondon, and @huckberry. 

#wornandwound #windupwatchfair #windupwatchshop #experienceenthusiasm #watchfam #watchmeetup #watchevents #bespokewatchprojects #zodiacwatches #huckberrywatches #christopherwardwatches
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An awesome watch pile from an awesome event. Could An awesome watch pile from an awesome event. Couldn’t have asked for a better group of brands and folks!

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What. A. Weekend. Thank you to @wornandwound for putting this all together. It was awesome seeing old friends and making new ones. 

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Gotta make the Doughnuts...er, Watch Pouches.⁠
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Thanks for the awesome wrist love, @wornandwound! Thanks for the awesome wrist love, @wornandwound!

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The little details on each @bespokewatchprojects piece are unreal! Pictures don’t do them justice.

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