Straum x Fratello Jan Mayen Titanium Limited Edition: Norwegian Drama, Refined

by Brent Robillard Ti There’s a certain alchemy that happens when you take the raw, rugged energy of Straum’s Jan Mayen Collection and combine it with the editorial eye of Fratello. We saw it in their first stainless steel, lava-red collaboration—a piece that was bold, but perhaps a touch brash. This new Jan Mayen Titanium Limited Edition, however, feels like the collection’s coming of age: … Continue reading Straum x Fratello Jan Mayen Titanium Limited Edition: Norwegian Drama, Refined

The Vostra Vector: Retro-futurism at an affordable price

by Tyler Frederick Populuxe inspiration Oh, hey. It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these, but coming back and talking about something that excites me is….well, exciting! My collecting habits and brand enthusiasm stem entirely from the passion a brand carries and its design. I’m honoured to call Huiy Tang from RZE a friend, and a couple of months ago, he approached me … Continue reading The Vostra Vector: Retro-futurism at an affordable price

The solar-powered RZE Urbanist field watch

While the RZE Urbanist may have been designed for adventures in the concrete jungle, I recently had the opportunity to test it out in the wilds of Quebec’s Upper Laurentians. Needless to say, this little titanium beast proved a capable companion. The solar-powered RZE Urbanist was launched earlier this year in five different colourways, but we’ll focus on the Medallion Yellow iteration for the purposes … Continue reading The solar-powered RZE Urbanist field watch