Former Vertu Luxury Phone Designer Joins MetaWatch For the Meta "Premium" Smartwatch
It is 2014 and guess what, the people making smartwatches are about ready for them to become mainstream. MetaWatch is going down that road with a new line of "real people friendly" smartwatches known simply as the "Meta." The real question is whether mainstream consumers are ready for it too. 2013 was the year the smartwatch made headlines. We saw the ultra indie success of watches like the Pebble, and the big boys make a serious entrance into the smartwatch market with the Samsung Galaxy Gear and the Sony Smartwatch 2. If 2013 was the year the public became aware of the smartwatch, will 2014 be the year the public actually wants to wear them?There are two major challenges for smartwatches right now. First, is functionality and second is fashionability. While the latter might sound less intellectual, it is just as important because these are things people are actually going to wear. It is generally agreed that most smartwatches are still developing with regards to their utility and fun

w&w Instagram Round-Up #13
Sinn! Hamilton! Gruen! Good stuff! Got some great selections for you all from yet another awesome week of Instgram submissions! Thanks to everyone who submitted, keep it up. Enjoy!In order for your picture to be considered it should:a. include the hashtag #wornandwound and @wornandwoundb. be a watch related photo. It doesn't have to be a watch on your wrist, but watches should be at the core of the imagec. be awesome (naturally)Be sure to follow us on?Instagram?to stay up to date on what we're up to, what watches we're looking at and to be eligible for future giveaways. We also just appreciate your support!In no particular order:andrewschirmer and a Stowa Flieger thehwf and a brightly colored, modern Zodiac  humanityisthedevil and a vintage Docker chronograph  slr59510 and a Helson Skindiver  mutz331 and some Magrette macro shots jeep99dad and a 70’s Seamaster with the Omega cal. 1040  mikeswatches and a Hamilton Khaki Pilot Autom

26400 Panda or 26170 Panda
Which one do you think is more appealing in term of shape and size?

How on earth would... someone use a press drill on a 15300 bracelet ?
Hi guys,Need your help here. Let's just say I am facing a situation I never imagined would occur in my entire life of WIS. The watch I am about to get is... having a drilled hole in the bracelet, on the portion where it is fixed and not a removable link. I was expecting small scratches at worst, some hairlines but a drilled bracelet...What do you guys think ? Do you think APSC will be able to fix that or I will end up buying a new bracelet ?

Leather strap for SS SkyD
Hey... I've just received my ss white dial SkyD and am very surprised by the comfort of the bracelet. I am however keen to find a leather strap for winter use. Any suggestions on where to pick one up? I'm really hoping a 'kit' is available to cover any gaps when swapping out the bracelet. Thanks in advance.