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From the Press Desk, Time

Jack Mason Unveils Canton Day-Date America 250 Limited Edition

Jack Mason has introduced the Canton Day-Date America 250 Limited Edition, a commemorative release marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, the watch is built and regulated in the United States and is powered by a top-grade Sellita SW240-1 automatic day-date movement featuring Incabloc shock protection and a custom gold-toned rotor. The America 250 Limited Edition will be available … Continue reading Jack Mason Unveils Canton Day-Date America 250 Limited Edition

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Off The Cuff, Time

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

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Other Watchy Bits, Time

On Pocket Watches and the Stories They Tell

by Brent Robillard The allure of time There’s something inherently romantic about pocket watches—more so, perhaps, than even the finest wristwatches. Their weight, their history, their quiet presence tucked into a waistcoat or vest—they speak not only of time, but of a different time. A time of rails and schedules, of precision and craftsmanship, of stories told and retold. Advertisement I go through phases with … Continue reading On Pocket Watches and the Stories They Tell

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