AWAKEnings: Talking Time with Lilian Thibault & Thibaut Sacré

By Brent Robillard At this year’s Toronto Timepiece Show, two Frenchmen stood quietly behind a display of watches unlike any others in the room. For many Canadian collectors, it was their first encounter with Awake—a young brand founded by Lilian Thibault and carried forward with the help of his longtime friend and business partner, Thibaut Sacré, Director of Sales and Business Development. And now, those … Continue reading AWAKEnings: Talking Time with Lilian Thibault & Thibaut Sacré

AWAKE Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Golden Hour

by Brent Robillard Autumn on the Wrist When AWAKE’s Director of Sales and Business Development, Thibaut Sacre, arrives at the Toronto Timepiece Show this year, he won’t come empty-handed. Instead, he will bring something created especially for the occasion—a limited edition of just 100 pieces, with a dial inspired by Canada’s fiery autumn colours. “My idea was to come to the show with a special … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Golden Hour