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Other Watchy Bits, Time

The Montreal Timepiece Show: A Weekend in La Métropole

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

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From the Press Desk, Time

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

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Micromilspec x Black Badger Broken Hour GMT Introduces Comic-Book Chaos to Tool Watch Design

By Brent Robillard Not your average watch brand Having encountered Micromilspec at three different watch shows now, one thing is clear—you have to wait your turn. Even at their double-wide corner booth at the Vancouver Timepiece Show, brand representatives were beset by enthusiasts all weekend. Sometimes three and four people deep. I might also add, they are well worth the wait. Part of that attention … Continue reading Micromilspec x Black Badger Broken Hour GMT Introduces Comic-Book Chaos to Tool Watch Design

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