Welcome to The Dial, the place to stay dialed in to everything Oak & Oscar.
IN THE NEWS: Revolution Watches asks Chase about the Swiss...
August 25, 2022
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!
Read more →
From the Bench: Wear Marks
August 11, 2022
Worn parts are replaced or repaired during a service. But how does a watchmaker decide when a component is too worn?
Read more →
In The News: The Watch Lover's Guide to Chicago
August 03, 2022
Nora Taylor, a born-and-bred Chicagoan and Deputy Editor at Hodinkee laid out a great article with lists of watch shops, restaurants, and things to do while visiting the Windy City.
We were honored to mentioned as the "home team" watch brand!
Read more →
In the News: The Grey NATO III
August 02, 2022
Chase sat down with James Stacey and Jason Heaton, the brains behind the legendary podcast The Grey NATO, to chat about everything from the Subaru Outback to the current state of the watch industry. Click through to keep reading and listen to the podcast!
Read more →
Recap: Windup Chicago 2022
July 25, 2022
We had a blast at the Worn & Wound Windup Chicago watch fair! We put together a nice little video recap of the weekend including scenes from the Humboldt Seven Year launch. Check it out!
Read more →
In The News: Hodinkee Summer Watch by Logan Baker!
July 18, 2022
Two major surprises happened over the last few months.
The first was seeing Logan's name pop up in an order for a new Humboldt GMT. The second surprise, having the Humboldt GMT listed, front row and center, on Hodinkee's list of summer watches most worn by employees.
Click through the learn more!
Read more →
The Watch Table: New season, new episode!
July 06, 2022
The Watch Table is back!
In the season 3 opener, Chase sits down with Andrew, a sandwich savant, booze-loving, bocce ball playing, former Michigander turned Chicagoan. He also happens to have an extensive collection of some pretty great timepieces with special stories!
Read more →
In The News: The New York Times!
June 20, 2022
We were mentioned as one of the top ten "micro-brands" that are pushing the industry forward! Wow. What. An. Honor. Click through to read more!
Read more →
How To: Wear Your Nylon Strap
June 01, 2022
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.
Read more →