The inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show 2025

by Brent Robillard If you build it, they will come On a sunny day in June 2023, Tyler Frederick—our Marketing Director—and I sat down for lunch with Jason Hutton at the Bishop and Belcher in Toronto. Jason and I had been acquaintances for more than two years, brought together by a mutual love of watches when I first reviewed his Ula Diver. As the founder … Continue reading The inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show 2025

The Capable Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: 101-A21

by Brent Robillard Going off grid Drawing on its own heritage from the brand’s renowned Holton Professional military-issue, the latest Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT 101-A21 is an off-grid contender for best-in-class when it comes to durability. Especially designed to endure the harshest conditions, this robust timepiece is equipped with a shock-resistant system. This, in turn, ensures the reliability of its Seiko NH34 automatic GMT … Continue reading The Capable Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: 101-A21

Mission-Ready: Elliot Brown Beachmaster NIVO Professional

by Brent Robillard Apex of design The Elliot Brown Beachmaster NIVO Professional is not just a watch—it’s a mission-ready tool honed to perfection over years of meticulous design and development. So original in its concept, its design and functionality were granted a patent, solidifying its status as the apex of Elliot Brown’s watchmaking expertise. While I was impressed when I first encountered Elliot Brown’s watches … Continue reading Mission-Ready: Elliot Brown Beachmaster NIVO Professional