At The Calibrated Wrist, we believe watches are about more than specs, price tags, or prestige. The best watches tell stories—about the people who make them, the history behind them, and the memories we create while wearing them.
That’s what we try to capture. It’s about connection.
Whether it’s a small independent brand with a great idea, a heritage piece with decades of history, or a modern tool watch built for everyday adventure, we’re interested in what makes a watch feel meaningful and worth connecting with.
We want horology to feel welcoming, approachable, and fun for everyone—from longtime collectors to someone buying their very first mechanical watch. No gatekeeping. No hype for the sake of hype. Just honest enthusiasm for great watches and the people behind them.
At the end of the day, The Calibrated Wrist exists to share the stories, craftsmanship, and passion that make this hobby special.
Our Team
Editor & Publisher
Creative Director & Production Editor
Caroline Bergeron works at the intersection of craft, image, and instinct. A leather mask maker, painter, photographer, and videographer, she creates objects and images that feel both ancient and intimate. When not behind the camera for The Calibrated Wrist, she can be found tending bees, chasing light, or wandering alongside her Great Dane. Her world is equal parts patience and curiosity, shaped by making things slowly and living attentively. Follow her work at @backwater_chic, and her daily explorations at @odin_le_danois.
Marketing Director & Promotions
Matias serves as Marketing Manager at The Calibrated Wrist, where he oversees Sales and Promotions while acting as the publication’s key marketing organizer and brand liaison. Working largely behind the scenes, he coordinates partnerships and manages the publication’s growing presence across the watch industry. Outside of horology, Matias has a deep appreciation for automotive design and car culture. He is also passionate about film, visual storytelling, and cinematography.
Contributors
Bob Allaby shares his passion for photography, video, travel and watch collecting on the popular YouTube channel TimeToGo Travel and Timepieces. You can also follow him on Instagram.
Matt Black is a Toronto-based writer exploring the culture, craftsmanship and stories behind modern watchmaking. He is the founder of Matt Black Ink, a copywriting studio focused on watch brands and timepiece entrepreneurs.
Silvia Bonfanti, known as “The Classy Wrist,” is an Italian journalist specializing in watchmaking, a press officer and co-organizer of Watches of Italy, the leading Italian event dedicated to independent watchmaking held in Milan. She writes about watches, lifestyle and other topics, approaching them with a refined, attentive and critical perspective that goes beyond appearances. You can follow her on Instagram.
Maija Chelsea is a Communications Specialist for a non-profit organization. She is also the creative force behind Model Citizens–a fashion site at the intersection of her love for design and social insight, and a reverence for the slow, sustainable, and intentional. Her work has also appeared in The Claremont Review, F-Word, and flo. You can follow her on TikTok and Instagram.
Michael Compeau has made a career of education, organic analytical chemistry, new product development, and technology marketing. Somehow, over time, he acquired many, many watches, as well as the stories which bring them to life. You can follow him on Instagram.
Trevor Dent’s passion for knives and EDC gear developed over years spent camping, fishing, and hiking with his family, further honed during my time in the Canadian Reserves. This experience informs the insightful reviews and product photography he shares on Instagram (@edc.knifeandtool). As a contributor to The Calibrated Wrist, he brings a sharp eye for detail and a background in collecting to ensure his analyses resonate with readers who value both practicality and style.
Vincent Deschamps is a museum professional, originally from France, with more than 10 years experience as a researcher, producing visitor experiences for national and international organizations. He is also the founder of mainspring.watch. You can follow Vincent on Instagram.
Based in Montreal, Quebec, Marc Levesque has been an enthusiastic watch collector for well over three decades. Having witnessed and participated in the birth of the internet watch community, he has played a role on multiple watch forums and his articles have appeared on-line and in print since the late 1990s. Today his passion for all things horological is as pronounced as it has ever been, while he continues his never-ending search for watch next. You can follow him on Instagram.
Russ Michaud is a husband and father to a young daughter, living in a charming 1800s farmhouse in New Hampshire. A veteran of 11 years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, he now works rotations in the offshore energy industry in the Gulf of Mexico. When he’s home he restores vintage audio gear, tinkers with his 1966 Land Rover Series IIA, teaches himself the art of film photography, and retreats to the family’s quiet lake cottage. Watches have been his constant companions from silent submarine depths to noisy rig helidecks; reviewing and writing about them is simply the latest chapter in a lifelong obsession. You can follow him on Instagram or through his own blog.
Stephen Nichols, better known as @talkingabouttime on Instagram, is a photographer and watch enthusiast battling a chronic case of “watch flu.” It all started with a Fossil that didn’t last, but somehow, he’s still here. Once a portrait photographer with a modest collection, he’s now drowning in watches—because nothing makes time fly like spending all your money on it.
Contributing Editor Emeritus
Tyler Frederick has moved on to Bulova, where he is now Assistant Brand Manager for Canada. However, his presence, enthusiasm, and contributions to The Calibrated Wrist over the first five years of its existence cannot be overstated. You can continue to enjoy his articles here and follow his latest exploits on Instagram.