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 Elegant Ecce Lys from Beaubleu Paris

by Brent Robillard A Fresh Take on Dress Watch Elegance For years, my watch preferences leaned heavily toward dive watches and tool watches—pieces built for adventure, with function-first designs and rugged construction. Even as recently as five years ago, I wouldn’t have given a gold dress watch much thought. But collecting is a journey, and over time, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to the refinement … Continue reading The Elegant Ecce Lys from Beaubleu Paris

The charming Beaubleu Seconde Française 19.24 in Midnight Blue

by Brent Robillard A French Second Beaubleu is a Parisian watch brand founded in 2017 by designer Nicolas Ducoudert. Specializing in automotive and luxury product design, Ducoudert—in starting the brand—sought to create timepieces that tell a story through their unique aesthetics and materials. When the Seconde Française 19.24 in Midnight Blue showed up on my desk, I understood immediately what Ducoudert was hoping to share. … Continue reading The charming Beaubleu Seconde Française 19.24 in Midnight Blue