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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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What Is a California Dial? The Curious History Behind Watchmaking’s Most Unusual Face

by Brent Robillard California dreaming I have never been to California, but this summer California has paid me a number of visits already. Not literally, of course. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had several watches through the studio sporting California dials, including the releases from UNDONE and Elliot Brown. After writing about them both, it occurred to me that while most enthusiasts recognize a … Continue reading What Is a California Dial? The Curious History Behind Watchmaking’s Most Unusual Face

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UNDONE Basecamp Cali Black Automatic

by Brent Robillard Affordable, customisable, and surprisingly well executed There is a persistent idea among newcomers (and sometimes old hands) that watch collecting only becomes “serious” once you cross some arbitrary price threshold. Spend enough time around the hobby and you’ll eventually hear that sentiment repeated often enough to almost believe it. This is where brands like UNDONE offer a convincing counterargument. Advertisement Who are … Continue reading UNDONE Basecamp Cali Black Automatic

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