by Brent Robillard The power of patina Every time I receive a bronze watch in for review—particularly a dive watch—I am reminded just how satisfying the material can be. Unlike stainless steel or titanium, it refuses to remain unchanged. It records the passing of time, slowly developing a patina that reflects the places it has been and the conditions it has endured. For a dive … Continue reading Hands-on with the YEMA Superman Bronze CMM1.0
By Brent Robillard From the archives, for the future Before I even get into the watch itself, I should probably admit something: YEMA is one of those brands that sits right at the foundation of my own watch enthusiasm. Long before The Calibrated Wrist existed, before reviews and interviews and industry conversations, there was the YEMA Superman. Around 2017, when I really took my deep … Continue reading The YEMA Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20
Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard Alexandre Voirin In May of this year, we were fortunate to have Alexandre Voirin as a guest on Episode 18 of the Time 2 Calibrate Podcast. Alexandre has an extensive watch design background and nearly a decade of experience at Longines. He played a key role in developing many of the successful watch lines we see today, … Continue reading Carlingue Diver 01 Édition Spéciale
