Isotope Osaka Cloisonné Enamel: Altmann Collaboration on the Mercury Platform

By Brent Robillard Manhole Covers of the World I have come to expect the unexpected from Isotope. Every time I speak with co-founder José Miranda, or spend time with one of his watches, I am reminded that this is a brand comfortable operating just outside the usual lines. Inspiration tends to come from places most of us would overlook—film, typography, everyday objects—and yet the end … Continue reading Isotope Osaka Cloisonné Enamel: Altmann Collaboration on the Mercury Platform

Oracle Time x Isotope Mercury Vitreous Green & Orange

By Brent Robillard Grand Feu Isotope has never been shy about pushing the boundaries of British watchmaking. Over the past two years, the brand has built a reputation for introducing artisanal techniques—marquetry, cloisonné, guilloché—to a wider audience at a price point that feels daringly accessible. Now, in collaboration with UK-based watch lifestyle platform Oracle Time, the brand takes another step into métiers d’art with the … Continue reading Oracle Time x Isotope Mercury Vitreous Green & Orange

The Stunning anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

Tyler Frederick Humble and passionate As a regular consumer/enjoyer of watch-based content (podcasts, articles, etc.), I’ve seen and heard the name anOrdain popping up in just about everything, so I decided to look into the brand. What I came across was a humble team of 15 passionate people looking to create unique and exquisite watches that, while not exactly budget-friendly, pack a lot of punch … Continue reading The Stunning anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain