By Wesley Wright The classic pilot GMT, refined and reduced When I moved to Vancouver, one of my first stops was Roldorf & Co to see a Laco in person. Until that point, I had only seen pictures online and watched YouTube videos about fit and finish. Upon getting one on wrist, I could truly appreciate the craftsmanship and care that goes into every release … Continue reading Laco Frankfurt 40: A Compact Pilot GMT with Big Appeal
By Brent Robillard A touch of gold It is difficult to rank new releases from AWAKE, because each one seems to outdo the last. Case in point: the Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Royal Blue. I first saw the new Frosted iteration during Watches and Wonders week in Geneva, when AWAKE was displaying prototypes of several new collections, including the recently released Sơn Mài Guilloché Main. … Continue reading The AWAKE Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Royal Blue
By Brent Robillard Not your average watch brand Having encountered Micromilspec at three different watch shows now, one thing is clear—you have to wait your turn. Even at their double-wide corner booth at the Vancouver Timepiece Show, brand representatives were beset by enthusiasts all weekend. Sometimes three and four people deep. I might also add, they are well worth the wait. Part of that attention … Continue reading Micromilspec x Black Badger Broken Hour GMT Introduces Comic-Book Chaos to Tool Watch Design
