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

The Isotope Hydrium California Watch

by Brent Robillard Evolution of the dive watch Diving has come a long way from its early days, when it was the domain of hardened professionals rather than weekend adventurers. And so have dive watches. What was once a lifeline for military divers and scientific explorers has evolved into a category filled with robust, stylish timepieces, many of which nod to the past while embracing … Continue reading The Isotope Hydrium California Watch