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AWAKE Sơn Mài Guilloché Main: Handcrafted Métiers d’Art Dials

By Brent Robillard Artisanal detail I’ve always admired what AWAKE has been doing. Ever since I first encountered the brand last year, there has been a sense that they were approaching dial design from a different angle than many of their contemporaries. Their watches have never relied solely on specifications or familiar luxury cues to stand out. Instead, the focus has consistently been on material, … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Guilloché Main: Handcrafted Métiers d’Art Dials

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Möels 369 “Metallic Fir”: A Thoughtful Take on the Modern Sports Watch

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Bob Allaby Refreshingly balanced There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from spending extended time with a watch that doesn’t seem to try to prove anything. In an era where sports watches often come preloaded with bravado, aggressive finishing, or marketing language that borders on parody, the Möels 369 feels refreshingly balanced. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t posture. … Continue reading Möels 369 “Metallic Fir”: A Thoughtful Take on the Modern Sports Watch

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Hands on with the Micromilspec Space Force

by Brent Robillard To boldy go When you first encounter the Micromilspec Space Force, the impression is unmistakably one of purpose. There’s a restrained seriousness to it—an almost military austerity—but it’s balanced by subtle thematic details that make this a watch tied to its namesake in more than branding alone. I had the opportunity to spend time with the model on the textured rubber strap, … Continue reading Hands on with the Micromilspec Space Force

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