75 Microbrands You Should Know in 2026: A Hands-On Guide

Independent ideas, accessible owners and watches with a point of view. These are 75 brands we have encountered first-hand at The Calibrated Wrist—and think deserve your attention By Brent Robillard There is a particular pleasure in discovering a watch before the rest of the room knows its name. Sometimes it happens when a parcel arrives for review. Sometimes it happens across a table at a … Continue reading 75 Microbrands You Should Know in 2026: A Hands-On Guide

 Erebus Origin 40 Gen 2 Hands-On Review

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Bob Allaby More Than the Sum of Its Parts When Erebus first launched, you could tell that the people behind the brand had handled countless watches and knew exactly what they wanted to bring to the table. The term “spec monster” immediately came to mind. The original Origin was packed with the sort of specifications enthusiasts tend to tick … Continue reading  Erebus Origin 40 Gen 2 Hands-On Review

Best Dive Watches Under $5,000: 12 We Actually Recommend

by Brent Robillard Summer is winding down You can feel it in the chill of the evening air, in the morning mist hanging over the lake, and in that first moment when getting out of the water requires a little more courage than it did a few weeks ago. As does getting in… There is still time, though. There are still warm afternoons, long weekends, cottage … Continue reading Best Dive Watches Under $5,000: 12 We Actually Recommend