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AWAKE Refreshes the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Collection

By Brent Robillard All my favourite colours When AWAKE unveiled the Sơn Mài – Silver Leaf Golden Hour earlier this summer, the watch world got its first glimpse of just how far this young French brand is willing to push the boundaries of artisanal dial-making. Inspired by Vietnamese lacquerwork, the piece was designed as a limited edition for the Toronto Timepiece Show, and it captivated … Continue reading AWAKE Refreshes the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Collection

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Paulin Mara: A Dive Watch That Dives Right Into Character

By Brent Robillard Surprise! It’s safe to say I didn’t see this one coming. Paulin has always struck me as one of the more whimsical names in contemporary watchmaking—a design-forward Glasgow atelier whose playful sense of typography and colour often flirted with the avant-garde. I expected surprises from them, yes. But a purpose-built dive watch with a 300-metre depth rating? That wasn’t on my 2025 … Continue reading Paulin Mara: A Dive Watch That Dives Right Into Character

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AWAKE Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Golden Hour

by Brent Robillard Autumn on the Wrist When AWAKE’s Director of Sales and Business Development, Thibaut Sacre, arrives at the Toronto Timepiece Show this year, he won’t come empty-handed. Instead, he will bring something created especially for the occasion—a limited edition of just 100 pieces, with a dial inspired by Canada’s fiery autumn colours. “My idea was to come to the show with a special … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Golden Hour

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