Hands on with the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT 42mm

By Brent Robillard Everything is bigger in Texas Three years ago, I reviewed the original Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT. At the time, it felt like one of the more compelling entries in the suddenly crowded affordable GMT space. The formula was simple enough: take inspiration from the classic GMT-Master 6542, add a traveller GMT movement, give it a distinctive cushion case, and keep the price … Continue reading Hands on with the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT 42mm

Hands on with the Urbanite GMT from Lacité

By Matt Black Montréal on the Wrist, the World on the Mind For some microbrands and independents, the first release can feel like a proof of concept. Wait, stop– et me get this out of the way: I don’t even mean that as a slight given the amount of vision, dedication and sacrifice that go into launching a watch into the world. But oftentimes, first … Continue reading Hands on with the Urbanite GMT from Lacité

Tessé Watches Michel GMT in British Racing Green

by Brent Robillard Full Throttle When Tessé Watches launched the rose-gold Michel GMT earlier this year, as part of its five initial colourways—six now, with the Crimson Drive)—I thought I knew where my loyalties lay. The mix of black dial, warm PVD tones and that confidently sculpted case felt like the purest expression of the design. Then Tessé went and released a British Racing Green … Continue reading Tessé Watches Michel GMT in British Racing Green