By Brent Robillard It was only a matter of time I don’t often recommend watches to people. But I have many times been asked to. I get asked a lot, for example, about dive watches. Most particularly from people looking for a good value Swiss piece. These questions often come from those who are new to world of mechanical watches. I mean, think about it, … Continue reading Hands on with the Longines HydroConquest (2026)
By Brent Robillard Manhole Covers of the World I have come to expect the unexpected from Isotope. Every time I speak with co-founder José Miranda, or spend time with one of his watches, I am reminded that this is a brand comfortable operating just outside the usual lines. Inspiration tends to come from places most of us would overlook—film, typography, everyday objects—and yet the end … Continue reading Isotope Osaka Cloisonné Enamel: Altmann Collaboration on the Mercury Platform
By Brent Robillard Two to one It has been almost exactly a year since I spent time with the Multifort 8 Two Crowns, a watch that struck me as a slightly left-field take on the integrated sports watch formula. It had presence, a bit of attitude, and a design language that felt distinct within Mido’s broader catalogue. So when the Multifort 8 One Crown arrived, … Continue reading Hands on with the Mido Multifort 8 One Crown
