This Week in Time (November 29-December 5th)

Welcome back to This Week in Time. Your time matters to us, and we’re committed to keeping this space sharp, thoughtful, and easy to read. Below, you’ll find a quick, curated summary of everything we’ve published this week—your ready-made guide to the conversations, releases, and reviews shaping the watch world right now. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (YouTube) The new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 4th Generation might … Continue reading This Week in Time (November 29-December 5th)

The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard Why France’s horological identity is stronger, more diverse, and more globally compelling than ever before For a country synonymous with haute couture, gastronomy, and artistic heritage, it has always seemed curious that French watchmaking lived so long in the shadow of Switzerland. The borders between the two countries may blur in the Jura mountains, but for much of the 20th century—and certainly … Continue reading The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

YEMA Yachtingraff Croisière x seconde / seconde /: A Spray of Whimsy on the Waves

by Brent Robillard A Yacht Timer That Doesn’t Play by the Rules I live where lakes spill into rivers and rivers wander into lakes—at the intersection of the Thousand Islands Waterway and the Rideau Lakes District. Here, water is a way of life. I dive, kayak, swim, and paddle my canoe with abandon. Yet, I’ve never set foot on a sailboat. That might change soon, … Continue reading YEMA Yachtingraff Croisière x seconde / seconde /: A Spray of Whimsy on the Waves