by Brent Robillard Arctic influence Co-founder of Straum, Lasse Roxrud Farstad, and I have been speaking over social media and email since 2021 shortly after the brand was launched. The world of horology is ultimately a small one. Rarely do you require the full six degrees of separation to realize just how close you really are. And yet, somehow, over all this time and travel, … Continue reading Straum’s landscape-inspired Jan Mayen Arctic Dials
by Brent Robillard Swiss Made YEMA announces the release of the Superman Swiss Edition, marking a significant step in the brand’s evolving production strategy for 2025. This latest iteration of the iconic dive watch remains faithful to the original Superman reference 53.00.16 from the 1970s while incorporating modern Swiss watchmaking expertise. Check out the Isotope Mercury Shadow Advertisement A Faithful Reissue with a Swiss Precision … Continue reading The Next Chapter: YEMA introduces the Superman Swiss Edition
by Brent Robillard The dark arts As a long-time fan of Longines, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing many of their watches, and the Ultra-Chron Carbon is one of the most intriguing pieces I’ve come across, yet. Ordinarily, black watches aren’t my go-to, but this one caught my attention with its bold use of carbon fiber—a first for the brand—and a compelling mix of materials … Continue reading Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon: A Bold Step into Carbon Innovation
