By Brent Robillard From the archives, for the future Before I even get into the watch itself, I should probably admit something: YEMA is one of those brands that sits right at the foundation of my own watch enthusiasm. Long before The Calibrated Wrist existed, before reviews and interviews and industry conversations, there was the YEMA Superman. Around 2017, when I really took my deep … Continue reading The YEMA Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20
by Brent Robillard Memento mori There’s something immediately compelling (and maybe morbid) about a brand that opens its website with the phrase, “Your time will end.” Arena’s debut model, the Vanitas, doesn’t shy away from philosophical weight. Even its name feels like a thesis statement. Arena comes from the Latin for “sand” or “place of combat,” while Vanitas refers to the futility—or perhaps fragility—of life. … Continue reading Hands on with the Arena Vanitas
Tyler Frederick Easy on the eyes… and wallet Over the years, my collecting tastes have varied, and thanks to my five years in the industry as a watch writer/content creator, I’ve had the opportunity to handle everything from budget-friendly to high-end Swiss or German watches. As the years go on, I’ve noticed my collecting and buying habits have greatly slowed due to both the economy … Continue reading VAER DS2 Meridian Black Quartz
