Author: calibre321

I am a writer, an educator, a craftsman, and a watch enthusiast. Follow me on Instagram @calibre321, or read my watch reviews at thecalibratedwrist.com.
Off The Cuff, Time

Hands On with the YEMA Navygraf Meteorite CMM.10 Limited Edition

By Brent Robillard From the cosmos to your wrist I expected the meteorite to be the first thing I noticed. What surprised me was how little it announced itself. From certain angles, the darker YEMA Navygraf Meteorite CMM.10 looks almost like a straightforward black-dial diver. Turn your wrist, and the surface shifts towards grey, revealing lighter striations that were barely visible a moment earlier. It … Continue reading Hands On with the YEMA Navygraf Meteorite CMM.10 Limited Edition

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Rolex Submariner 5513: A Closer Look at a 1964 Gilt-Dial Classic

By Brent Robillard Vintage Rolex The first thing I look forward to when arriving at Kaplans each October is seeing the people. Our friends Sanna and Marlene, Daniel and Georgios, make the long trip to Stockholm worthwhile. The watches are a fairly convincing reason to stay. This year, the collection set aside for our photography included some wonderful pieces, both vintage and contemporary. One that … Continue reading Rolex Submariner 5513: A Closer Look at a 1964 Gilt-Dial Classic

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Omega Speedmaster 145.012: Why Collectors Keep Coming Back to the Calibre 321

By Brent Robillard The Moonwatch There is a small occupational hazard in calling yourself @calibre321 on Instagram. Eventually, someone expects you to have something sensible to say about the calibre 321. I suppose this is my opportunity. Please bear with me. During my recent visit to Kaplans in Stockholm, I photographed an Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.012 dating to around 1968. It is among the watches … Continue reading Omega Speedmaster 145.012: Why Collectors Keep Coming Back to the Calibre 321

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