Erebus Origin 40 Gen 2 Hands-On Review

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Bob Allaby More Than the Sum of Its Parts When Erebus first launched, you could tell that the people behind the brand had handled countless watches and knew exactly what they wanted to bring to the table. The term “spec monster” immediately came to mind. The original Origin was packed with the sort of specifications enthusiasts tend to tick … Continue reading  Erebus Origin 40 Gen 2 Hands-On Review

Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

by Brent Robillard Two Giants of Affordable Watchmaking Seiko and Citizen were among the first watches I ever owned. I suspect a lot of enthusiasts could begin their collecting stories with that same line. Long before I knew what a column wheel chronograph was, before I had ever heard of COSC certification, and certainly before I found myself interviewing watchmakers in Geneva, I was drawn … Continue reading Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker

by Brent Robillard Built for the rhythm of water I first became aware of Vero back in 2021, around the time they released their Open Water Series. Those watches carried a certain utilitarian beauty—all blasted matte cases, subdued DLC bezels, and punchy dial colours that gave each piece a quietly confident presence. It wasn’t Vero’s first foray into watchmaking, of course. They’d been building watches … Continue reading Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker