The 5280 Watch Co Ajax in Rain Shower Green Isn’t What You Expect

by Brent Robillard Alone is its class I find some watches difficult to review. And sometimes that difficulty has nothing to do with the watch itself. The Ajax from 5280 Watch Company is one of them. Part of the problem is familiarity. My wife and I first met Rich and Amy, the husband-and-wife team behind 5280, at the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show in 2025. Since … Continue reading The 5280 Watch Co Ajax in Rain Shower Green Isn’t What You Expect

Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker Midnight Edition

by Brent Robillard After Dark Some watches change dramatically with a new colourway. Others merely swap one dial colour for another and call it a day. The Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker Midnight Edition falls somewhere in between. Underneath the blacked-out exterior, this is the same capable tide-tracking watch that I reviewed previously. The dimensions remain unchanged. The unique dual-bezel system is still here. And … Continue reading Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker Midnight Edition

Jack Mason Takes Flight (and Dive) Again: The Strat-o-timer Titanium Diver GMT

By Brent Robillard Lighter, stronger Jack Mason’s Strat-o-timer returns—this time lighter, stronger, and more travel-ready than ever. The new Strat-o-timer Titanium Diver GMT takes everything we loved about the original stainless steel model and reimagines it in full Grade 2 titanium, pairing a true GMT movement with a dive-ready case for the ultimate dual-purpose tool watch. Advertisement Check out the Lebond Siza Advertisement When we … Continue reading Jack Mason Takes Flight (and Dive) Again: The Strat-o-timer Titanium Diver GMT