By Brent Robillard Good to the last drop I remember the first time I saw the Brew Metric. And I can’t say that about a lot of watches. It was during the tandem launch of the original Retro and Steel Dial iterations. I stopped scrolling. I liked it immediately. Of course, the Retro Dial was sold out before I could finish my coffee—though I believe … Continue reading Brew Metric Retro Dial: A Second Cup
by Brent Robillard Time spent in the 514 Over the weekend (May 29th-31st), I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Montreal Timepiece Show in Canada’s second city—a multi-lingual metropolis shaped by history, design, gastronomy, and fashion. In other words, the perfect backdrop for an exhibition on time. For me, the city has become a second home of sorts. My wife was born there. Much … Continue reading The Montreal Timepiece Show: A Weekend in La Métropole
By Brent Robillard Artisanal detail I’ve always admired what AWAKE has been doing. Ever since I first encountered the brand last year, there has been a sense that they were approaching dial design from a different angle than many of their contemporaries. Their watches have never relied solely on specifications or familiar luxury cues to stand out. Instead, the focus has consistently been on material, … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Guilloché Main: Handcrafted Métiers d’Art Dials
