Ep. 94: Timex American Documents, FTS Ameriquartz, and the State of American Watchmaking

In this week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, Zach, Blake, and Ilya discuss Timex's recent American Documents series and the state of American watchmaking. Zach also talks about his recent trip to Arizona, where he met with the team behind FTS Ameriquartz, who are working towards their goal of producing movements in the America.

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SHOW NOTES

Blake’s wrist check - Mercer Madison

Zach’s wrist check - VERO 36 Automatic LE

Ilya’s wrist check - Grand Seiko Elegance GMT Ref. SBGM221 Review

Timex American Documents Collection

VERO

Vortic

Weiss Watch Company

RGM

Pelton

Schon DSGN

J.N. Shapiro

RT Custer of Vortic on The Worn & Wound Podcast

Hodinkee: FTC Takes Action Against Shinola, Suggests 'Where American Is Made' Slogan Be Dropped

Hodinkee: The Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Deceptive Marketing Practices In The American Watchmaking Industry

ADPT Straps

Fine Timepiece Solutions Brings Movements Back to America