By Brent Robillard Third time’s a charm There’s a certain clarity that comes with the third version of anything. The trial-and-error of the first, the course-correction of the second, and then—if done well—a confident refinement in the third. That’s where we find Laco’s Atacama.3: mission-ready, battle-tested, and dialled in. We first encountered the Atacama series in early 2024 when Laco released the Atacama Quarz UTC, … Continue reading Laco Atacama.3
by Brent Robillard Mention German watchmaking and the first names that come to mind often include A. Lange & Söhne, NOMOS Glashütte, or Glashütte Original—brands known for elegant, refined movements and classic design. But Germany’s horological heritage is just as deeply rooted in rugged, functional tool watches, built for pilots, divers, and adventurers. And at the heart of this tradition sits Hanhart, a brand synonymous … Continue reading Hanhart: The Legacy of German Tool Watchmaking and Modern Revival
