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Oracle Time x Isotope Mercury Vitreous Green & Orange

By Brent Robillard Grand Feu Isotope has never been shy about pushing the boundaries of British watchmaking. Over the past two years, the brand has built a reputation for introducing artisanal techniques—marquetry, cloisonné, guilloché—to a wider audience at a price point that feels daringly accessible. Now, in collaboration with UK-based watch lifestyle platform Oracle Time, the brand takes another step into métiers d’art with the … Continue reading Oracle Time x Isotope Mercury Vitreous Green & Orange

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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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