By Matt Black Montréal on the Wrist, the World on the Mind For some microbrands and independents, the first release can feel like a proof of concept. Wait, stop– et me get this out of the way: I don’t even mean that as a slight given the amount of vision, dedication and sacrifice that go into launching a watch into the world. But oftentimes, first … Continue reading Hands on with the Urbanite GMT from Lacité
Article by Matt Black; photography by Bob Allaby A history of time There are watches that borrow from history, and then there are watches that carry it. MKII’s Hellion-BAKU firmly belongs in the latter camp. From the moment I strapped it on, it was clear this wasn’t simply another vintage-inspired field watch – it’s a thoughtfully executed modern tool watch anchored to a very specific … Continue reading Time not Forgotten: The MKII Hellion-BAKU and the mission to bring UDT-10 home
Matt Black Dark side of the watch If the Sector II Field Titanium was Nodus’ vision of a modern field watch, the new DLC Limited Edition (LE) is its stealth-mode counterpart–stripped of colour, fortified with armour, and built to go unnoticed until someone stares at your wrist. The Los Angeles–based brand has made a habit of releasing thoughtful, purpose-built evolutions of its existing platforms, and … Continue reading Under the Radar: Nodus Goes Dark with the Sector II Field Titanium DLC Limited Edition
