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Against the Grain: Sergio Galanti on Independent Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard In praise of independent watchmaking I met Sergio Galanti earlier this year at Watches and Wonders. If memory serves, we were sitting down with representatives from Angelus. I am probably right, as Galanti has made a career of championing Swiss independent watchmaking. It is the mandate of WatchDossier, where he serves as editor. Galanti trained at the London School of Journalism, is … Continue reading Against the Grain: Sergio Galanti on Independent Watchmaking

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Ollech & Wajs: The OW Compendium – ‘PLATINUM ANNIVERSARY’ Edition

by Brent Robillard Seventy years of watchmaking When I first met Charles LeMenestrel in Geneva in 2024, I was already a fan of Ollech & Wajs. What I didn’t realize at the time was that a simple dinner—and the opportunity to handle pieces from his personal vintage OW collection—would set both Ollech & Wajs and The Calibrated Wrist on a shared path. That evening revealed something deeper … Continue reading Ollech & Wajs: The OW Compendium – ‘PLATINUM ANNIVERSARY’ Edition

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Heritage Watch Brands We Wish Would Return

Title image courtesy of @matthew_taylor_vintage A couple of weeks ago, we explored the Resurgence and Revival of heritage watch brands—a story that clearly struck a chord with readers. The success of that article underscored how deeply enthusiasts care about the legacies of these storied marques and how much excitement surrounds the idea of seeing them return to life. While some names like YEMA, Hanhart, and … Continue reading Heritage Watch Brands We Wish Would Return

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