The watch community at large is a truly massive network. Around the world, collectors and enthusiasts gather to online forums, social media, and comment sections. And thanks to Adam Craniotes, they also congregate in-person at Redbar events all over. Craniotes founded the Redbar Crew in 2007
The life of a celebrity is an interesting one, to be sure. They put in the work, of course, that makes them famous, but they're set apart from the world at large. Scrutinized to a degree unlike any other. However, the brands they endorse can
Since 2011, co-founders Blake Malin and Zach Weiss have managed to turn their love of watches into a business. Worn & Wound (for those who aren't familiar) is a two-fold endeavor. It started out as a watch blog and has since grown into selling original leather
To say George Bamford is a polarizing figure among watch lovers may be an understatement. But purist or not, you have to recognize that George Bamford–and his company Bamford Watch Department–are very good at what they do. Bamford has been in the watch modification game since
Frank Sinatra has been a household name since his career first took off in the early 1940s. At just eight years old, he was performing for tips at a local nightclub in his hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey. By twenty, he joined a quartet called
Eric Wind of Wind Vintage Eric Wind has worn many hats over the years. In the watch space, he served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie’s Watch Department and a contributor to HODINKEE. He also worked at the Endeavor Group, a consulting firm, and for
Product designer turned watchmaker Bradley Price has turned his passion for cars into a thriving business. His company Autodromo blends the spirit of motoring and vintage character with minimal, contemporary watch design. It's a small operation with a devoted fanbase, one that appreciates the mix
Michael Prichinello is a car guy through and through. And as co-owner of one of the coolest Manhattan spots for gearheads, Michael lives his passion every single day. According to him, he gets "paid to drive." Man, wish we had that job. The Classic Car Club of
Into vintage cars? You'll like Jonathan Ward (that is, if you didn't drool over his work already). At ICON 4x4, the boutique automaker Ward runs with his wife, they reinvent classic cars with modern tech. And by classic cars, we're talking the real workhorses of the
So you want to start a watch collection. We say go for it. But what's going to be your first watch, the one you look back at and think, "This is the one that started it all."? No pressure or anything, and the watch you start
