Konstantin Chaykin Unveils the “Matroskin the Cat” Wristmon

Konstantin Chaykin continues to expand his eccentric Wristmon universe, this time drawing inspiration from one of Russia’s most beloved animated characters. Created in collaboration with Soyuzmultfilm Animation Studio, the new “Matroskin the Cat” transforms the striped feline from Eduard Uspensky’s classic stories into a mechanical caricature rendered in stainless steel and guilloché. The release follows a 2025 survey marking Russian Animation Day, where Matroskin reportedly … Continue reading Konstantin Chaykin Unveils the “Matroskin the Cat” Wristmon

HAUTE-RIVE, Stéphane von Gunten, and the Honoris Strato in Steel

by Brent Robillard One thousand hours I first met Stéphane von Gunten in the attic of Villa Sarasin during Time to Watches a couple of years ago. It was warm, slightly chaotic, and full of the kind of independent energy that tends to collect under old wooden beams. I can’t really forget the moment as it’s not every day that someone pulls a mainspring from … Continue reading HAUTE-RIVE, Stéphane von Gunten, and the Honoris Strato in Steel

Lederer CIC 39 mm Racing Green Named Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Finalist

by Brent Robillard A moment of recognition We don’t often report on haute horlogerie at The Calibrated Wrist. Our focus typically sits closer to the watches people live with day-to-day—pieces that earn their place through wear and utility. But every so often, you encounter a watch that transcends categories altogether. Earlier this year in Geneva, I found myself in a suite at the Beau-Rivage with … Continue reading Lederer CIC 39 mm Racing Green Named Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Finalist