Ep. 82: Bill Yao of MK II Watches

MK II is an American boutique brand focused on producing tool and military-inspired watches with designs honoring some of the greatest mil-spec timekeepers ever created (check out our reviews for the Hawkinge and the Paradive, which pay homage to the iconic MK XI spec and the Benrus Type I diver, respectively). On the first 2019 episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast, our Managing Editor Ilya Ryvin sits down with MK II proprietor, Bill Yao, to chat about everything from the his early days of modding Seikos, to the launch of MK II’s ready-to-wear collection.  This week’s episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop.  Show Notes Check out MK II's website and follow the brand on Instagram.  Bill’s wrist check: MK II Paradive Type I Ilya’s wrist check: Grand Seiko Ref. SBGJ217 Erika’s Originals MN straps MK II Quad 10 MK II Hawkinge Review on Worn & Wound MK II Tornek Rayville Benrus Type I diver MK II MMT Blackwater MK II Sea Fighter Review on Worn & Wound MK II Gen 3. Paradive Review on Worn & Wound broadarrow.net Military Seamaster 300 Time Spec: Mark XI Rolex Mil Sub Ref. 5517 MK II Kingston Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538