Back in Black: Isotope x Espiral do Tempo’s Old Radium Black Ink Bronze

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

The Isotope Hydrium California Watch

by Brent Robillard Evolution of the dive watch Diving has come a long way from its early days, when it was the domain of hardened professionals rather than weekend adventurers. And so have dive watches. What was once a lifeline for military divers and scientific explorers has evolved into a category filled with robust, stylish timepieces, many of which nod to the past while embracing … Continue reading The Isotope Hydrium California Watch

Off The Cuff: The TFP Windrose

In some respects, The Windrose defies categorization. It is not a dive watch, in the traditional sense, though it enjoys 200 meters water resistance with a screw-down crown. With its dearth of legible numerals, it certainly isn’t a field or pilot’s watch. Its bezel does not have a tachymeter, diving increments, or a 24-hour GMT function. In fact, it’s fixed. But in a weird way, that’s what is so attractive about this piece. It’s not like anything else. Continue reading Off The Cuff: The TFP Windrose