Worn watch parts aren't always replaced—some are designed to be reused even after damage. Continue reading

I was super excited about this interview...not only because I got to chat with my buddy Felix Scholz but also because I think the conversation about "Swiss Made" is necessary. It's a bold stance, but I personally don't think "Swiss Made" is the end all be all. Read more to find out why! Continue reading

Worn parts are replaced or repaired during a service. But how does a watchmaker decide when a component is too worn? Continue reading

Not quite sure how to wear a nylon strap? Good news—it's super easy! Our Director of Watchmaking, Nathan, shows you how to properly install and wear your new nylon strap. Continue reading

Our new quick adjust clasp is a game changer—on the fly, micro-adjustments without the need for any tools. Our Director of Watchmaking, Nathan, shows you how to use your quick adjust clasp. Enjoy! Continue reading

Our watches are strap monsters. They're versatile and look good on almost every type of strap out there. Changing your strap will give your watch an entirely new look and feel!

Our Director of Watchmaking, Nathan, walks you through how to change your strap between our Horween leather band and our nylon strap. Enjoy! Continue reading

We love our bracelet and are pretty confident it's one of the best ones out there. We also want to make sure you know how to properly size it to your wrist so it fits perfectly—so we made a video! Continue reading

We're very excited to head out west for the 2022 Worn & Wound WindUp Watch Fair this April 22nd through April 24, 2022!

The event will be located at 511 Harrison Street in the Terra Gallery—you'll find our booth in the back by the bar, naturally. Come check us out and see the Humboldt GMT and Olmsted in the metal! Continue reading

We're beyond excited to welcome back The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) to the Oak & Oscar HQ for a weekend of watchmaking classes!

Meet us at our HQ in Chicago on April 30th or May 1st for a morning or afternoon class. We’ll talk about mechanical watch movements, studying the gear train, winding and setting mechanisms and escapement—it’ll be super fun, we promise!

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A behind the scenes look at the Humboldt GMT. 

We sat down with the Oak & Oscar team and chatted about what makes the new GMT so special and why we're so darn proud of it. Click through the watch the video!

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