Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard AC1 Chronograph In 1994, my obsession with watches was in its infancy. Back then, I was still in school but worked part-time at a bookstore to fund my watch purchases, and… um, studies. My knowledge of horology was limited to what I could find in the mall where I worked. I had my eye on a specific … Continue reading Anders & Co. AC1 Chronograph
Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard A personal touch On the final day of the inaugural 2024 Toronto Timepiece Show, I decided to take one last lap around the showrooms. While waiting my turn to view the Marathon lineup, a gentleman next to their booth introduced himself as Joe Wein, the cousin of Mitchell Wein, the current President of the Marathon Watch Company. … Continue reading The Hampden Burnham
by Brent Robillard A study in rouge and noir Based in Montreal, José Cermeño is more than just a watchmaker—he is an artisan dedicated to the pursuit of horological excellence. Renowned for his innovative approach that fuses traditional watchmaking with leather craftsmanship, José has always had an eye for well-designed and finely crafted objects. His interests include leather goods, automobiles, and horology, all of which … Continue reading José Cermeño: The Artisan Watchmaker of Montreal
