Traska Venturer in Steel Blue: The Everyday Explorer

by Brent Robillard The oversight committee It’s no secret that we at The Calibrated Wrist have a soft spot for Traska. Just last week, we mused about how the brand could form the perfect one-brand watch collection, and now we’re here to tackle the one model we’ve somehow never given its own moment in the spotlight: the Venturer. Consider this our way of righting that … Continue reading Traska Venturer in Steel Blue: The Everyday Explorer

Imperial Watch Co Oceanguard GMT

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard Down the rabbit hole Like many collectors, Ben began his journey into watch collecting by modifying Seiko dive watches. It often starts with a simple thought: “I wonder what this or that part would look like on my watch?” Before you know it, you’ve passed Alice down the rabbit hole and are contemplating starting a watch company … Continue reading Imperial Watch Co Oceanguard GMT

The avant-garde Oracle GMT from MT&W

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard From vintage to avant-garde MT&W is a group of collectors based in the UK, Hong Kong, and Italy. They are passionate vintage watch enthusiasts. Their goal is to capture the antique look and feel of a classic watch while also bringing something new to the table. They have seen great success with their Vintage Chronograph collections, which … Continue reading The avant-garde Oracle GMT from MT&W