The Montreal Timepiece Show: A Weekend in La Métropole

by Brent Robillard Time spent in the 514 Over the weekend (May 29th-31st), I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Montreal Timepiece Show in Canada’s second city—a multi-lingual metropolis shaped by history, design, gastronomy, and fashion. In other words, the perfect backdrop for an exhibition on time. For me, the city has become a second home of sorts. My wife was born there. Much … Continue reading The Montreal Timepiece Show: A Weekend in La Métropole

The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard Why France’s horological identity is stronger, more diverse, and more globally compelling than ever before For a country synonymous with haute couture, gastronomy, and artistic heritage, it has always seemed curious that French watchmaking lived so long in the shadow of Switzerland. The borders between the two countries may blur in the Jura mountains, but for much of the 20th century—and certainly … Continue reading The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking