In 1965, Oris achieved a hard-won victory that changed the course of the watch industry: by overturning the restrictive Swiss Watch Statute. This legal triumph ended decades of state-mandated technical limitations, allowing Oris (and many other brands) to finally move beyond pin-lever movements and embrace modern mechanical innovation like the lever escapement. Join Zach Kazan (Editorial Director, Worn & Wound) and VJ Geronimo (CEO - The Americas, Oris) as they dive into this gripping story of defiance and independence. They’ll explore how this era of "mechanical freedom" birthed the original Oris Star in 1966 and celebrate its legacy with a look at the newly released Star Edition from Watches and Wonders.

Explore the intersection of rugged tool watches and expedition-ready gear based on this year’s Windup in a Bay dive trip. The discussion focuses on in-the-field use of equipment designed for harsh, camping and cold-water environments  from both Marathon Watch Company and Prometheus Design Werx and the synergy between watches and everyday carry (EDC) gear. Members of the dive team include: Aaron Potash, Asha Wagner, Ben Lowry, Brock Stevens, Chris Sohl, Jason Heaton, and John Howton.

For the first time ever, walk away from a Windup Watch Fair with a new timepiece you built yourself. Join the WORN & WOUND team with our friends from DIY WATCH CLUB on Saturday May 2nd and Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a private class led by DIY Watch Club founder, Quinn. 

DIY Watch Club offers complete mechanical watchmaking kits with all components, tools, and step-by-step video guides. Participation in this event gets you the kit, the class, and early access into the Gateway Pavilion for this amazing opportunity. 

Spots are extremely limited due to the one-on-one nature of this activation. Complete the form below to apply and we'll send you the link to purchase your kit ($510) to confirm your seat. 

Members of DIY Watch Club and the Worn & Wound teams will be in attendance to welcome you and get you set up. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11AM - 1PM 

RSVP and PURCHASE HERE

What better way to celebrate the first day of Windup Watch Fair San Francisco than playing padel on the scenic shoreline of the bay! Join Worn & Wound and our friends from FREDERIQUE CONSTANT in collaboration with PRO PADEL LEAGUE on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM for an evening of food, fun, physical activity. 

Whether you’re a padel pro or it’s your first time with a pala in-hand, all are welcome to come celebrate this incredible new partnership of heritage watches and cutting edge athletes. Experts can walk you through the basics of the game, or challenge you in the next set. 

There’ll be bites, beverages, and exclusive swag to commemorate the collaboration and its commitment to redefine tradition with new energy and contemporary culture. 

Members of the Frederique Constant, Pro Padel League, and Worn & Wound teams will be in attendance to talk shop and hit the courts. Hope to see you there in your best athleisure! Bring your sneakers!

Friday, May 1, 2026 from 6:30-8:30PM

Park Padel 
Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco

RSVP HERE

Many collectors don’t think in rigid frameworks—they follow curiosity and passion wherever it leads. Others work within self-imposed rules around style, function, or brand. This panel brings together Jim Wirth (Founder/CEO at GiantMouse Knives), Christian Freissler (Co-Founder at Evolve Agency and Creative Director at Shinzo Tamura), Harrison McCrindle (Head of Government Operations at Marathon Watch Company), and Garrett Jones (Lead Photographer and resident EDC enthusiast at Worn & Wound) for a candid conversation about the art, science, and emotion of collecting across knives, sunglasses, watches, and everyday carry. Together, they’ll explore different philosophies of gear collecting, from logical progressions to obsessive pursuits.

Precision Meets Passion: Frederique Constant and the Padel Phenomenon

Padel is no longer just a trend—it’s a global commercial powerhouse on track to become a $6 billion industry by 2028. Join Kaitlin Derkach (Marketing Director, Frederique Constant) and Diane Gotua (CCO, Pro Padel League) as they discuss the "lifestyle-first" strategy driving padel’s explosive 50% year-over-year growth in the U.S. and why Frederique Constant is betting on this high-energy, enthusiast-friendly sport.