by Vincent Deschamps To spec or not to spec Oftentimes the names brands attribute to their models do not make any sense to me. Most of them sound cool, intriguing, catchy, but they are rarely connected—truly connected—to the nature of the watches. Put three Arabic numerals on a black dial and you can call the watch “Land Rover”; add a rotating bezel to a watch … Continue reading Marloe SkySplitter Jetstream
By Brent Robillard When Two Underdogs Beat the Giants to the Bottom There are some watch brands you feel like you know. Or, maybe, it’s actually you get the feeling that they know you. Ollech & Wajs is that kind of brand for me. Part of that comes from experience—like sharing supper in Geneva with Charles LeMenestrel while he casually laid out pieces from his … Continue reading Ollech & Wajs C-1000 Y
by Trevor Dent Purpose-Built Protection for Watches and Everyday Carry In the watch world, protection is usually discussed in terms of sapphire crystals, water resistance ratings, and shock resistance. But once a watch leaves the wrist, the conversation changes. Storage becomes just as important as the watch itself, particularly for collectors who rotate frequently, travel with their pieces, or integrate watches into a broader everyday … Continue reading Guard Dog Foam Inserts
