Paulin Mara: A Dive Watch That Dives Right Into Character

By Brent Robillard Surprise! It’s safe to say I didn’t see this one coming. Paulin has always struck me as one of the more whimsical names in contemporary watchmaking—a design-forward Glasgow atelier whose playful sense of typography and colour often flirted with the avant-garde. I expected surprises from them, yes. But a purpose-built dive watch with a 300-metre depth rating? That wasn’t on my 2025 … Continue reading Paulin Mara: A Dive Watch That Dives Right Into Character

The Hydrium Wasabi: A Spicy New Drop from Isotope

By Brent Robillard Fresh Off the Wrist If you thought sushi couldn’t dive any deeper into watchmaking, think again. The new Isotope Hydrium Wasabi is as bold as its namesake: bright, spicy, and completely unexpected. Limited to just 20 pieces, it’s a joyful celebration of Japanese cuisine, irreverent design, and serious dive watch engineering. Advertisement Check out the Laco Frieda Limited Edition Giveaway Advertisement The … Continue reading The Hydrium Wasabi: A Spicy New Drop from Isotope