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Straum Stormy Seas: When the Arctic Has the Final Say

by Rob Nudds How an ocean storm taught us how to build a better watch I’ve been working with Straum for the past five years. For the first four of those years, I worked exclusively as an external product development consultant. As such, I’ve seen the agonisingly long, emotionally draining, and intellectually challenging process the boys (Lasse and Øystein) put themselves through to create the … Continue reading Straum Stormy Seas: When the Arctic Has the Final Say

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30 Independent and Artisanal Watchmakers You Ought to Know

By Brent Robillard The path less travelled, from the workbench to the Beau-Rivage There is a familiar route into watch collecting. A Seiko or Citizen gets us through the door. Longines and Tudor suggest what might come next. OMEGA and Rolex become reference points, whether we eventually buy one or simply spend an unreasonable amount of time thinking about it. There is plenty to enjoy … Continue reading 30 Independent and Artisanal Watchmakers You Ought to Know

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The Best Watches of 2026 Under 10K

24 new releases that earned their place through time with The Calibrated Wrist team By Brent Robillard A watch can make a very convincing argument in a photograph. Whether that argument survives a few hours on the wrist is another matter. Cases turn out to be thicker than expected. Bracelets refuse to settle. A dial that looked ordinary on a screen becomes the most interesting … Continue reading The Best Watches of 2026 Under 10K

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