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Hands-On with the Elliot Brown Arne California “The Woodie”

By Brent Robillard California dreaming The moment I saw the press release for Elliot Brown’s new California Arne Collection, I emailed my contact at the brand: “Wow, that Woodie model is really something.” Fast-forward a few weeks and there it was at my door: a 38mm field watch with a genuine wood dial, warm gold-PVD case, California numeral layout, and a personality calculated to inspire … Continue reading Hands-On with the Elliot Brown Arne California “The Woodie”

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The Beaucroft Arc in the Metal

by Brent Robillard The Everyday Watch Beaucroft Was Always Meant to Build One of the pleasant surprises of last year was the Beaucroft Element. Marc Levesque and I reviewed it together and both came away impressed by just how much attention had gone into the case finishing, proportions, and little design details. It felt cohesive and mature. Since then I’ve become convinced that Beaucroft has … Continue reading The Beaucroft Arc in the Metal

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Four Fresh Flavours of Hydrium Fun from Isotope Watches

By Brent Robillard Cheeky A few weeks ago, we reported on the release of the Isotope Hydrium Wasabi, a lime-green diver that brought spicy, sushi-bar energy to the British brand’s growing summer line-up. And if you thought that was a bold choice, wait until you see what else Isotope has rolled out. With a cheeky wink and an unmistakable flair for the whimsical, the brand … Continue reading Four Fresh Flavours of Hydrium Fun from Isotope Watches

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