An all-grey treatment gives Isotope’s familiar diver a more menacing presence, while a new bracelet opens up possibilities for the entire collection By Brent Robillard A strong impression I have experienced several versions of the Isotope Hydrium over the last few years, and two things have been consistent: how well they wear and how much presence they bring to the wrist. José Miranda has found … Continue reading The Isotope Hydrium Grey Reef Shark
By Brent Robillard Tin Anniversary Isotope has been particularly active throughout its tenth anniversary year. The independent British brand, led by founder José Miranda, has steadily expanded its catalogue over the past decade without ever really settling into one predictable aesthetic lane. That was evident again during Watches and Wonders week in Geneva, where I had the chance to see several of these new releases … Continue reading Isotope Marks 10 Years with Five New Releases Across Moonshot, Mercury, and Flyway Collections
by Brent Robillard Ode to Simplicity When I first met José Miranda, founder of Isotope Watches, it was in the buzzing halls of the Toronto Timepiece Show—a venue where innovation mingles with nostalgia, and where true enthusiasts aren’t afraid to take risks. José struck me as exactly that kind of watchmaker: part designer, part raconteur, and fully in love with the objects he brings into … Continue reading Back in Black: Isotope x Espiral do Tempo’s Old Radium Black Ink Bronze
