By Brent Robillard Classy sport watch I first encountered the Jack Mason Canton Day-Date in the metal at the Toronto Timepiece Show. At the time, the choice was between Lagoon, Slate, and Chocolate. All three made a good impression. But when the Chocolate arrived at our studio last week for some quality alone time, it confirmed where my affections lay. This is the one for … Continue reading Hands on with the Jack Mason Canton Day Date
By Brent Robillard A working watch I’ve always had a soft spot for the Omega Speedmaster. Not necessarily the rarest or most collectible references, but the ones that have quietly accumulated stories over the years. And when it comes to vintage watches, I’ve learned that sometimes the most interesting stories are hiding in plain sight. During my recent visit to Kaplans Auktioner in Stockholm, I … Continue reading Omega Speedmaster 145.022-76: The Moonwatch That Bridged Apollo and the Space Shuttle
British independent Isotope and Geneva-based Direnzo have announced their first collaboration: a 40-piece edition of the DRZ 08 Cosmonaire GMT. Developed from a conversation between friends three years ago, the project combines design elements from both brands on the platform of Direnzo’s first GMT. Drawing on the industrial design of the 1960s and 1970s, the watch pairs an elliptical bezel with a layered grey dial. … Continue reading Isotope and Direnzo Introduce the DRZ 08 Cosmonaire GMT Collaboration
