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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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Time Travel, Reimagined: Henry Cavill and the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925

by Brent Robillard “What time is it there?” It’s a simple question with complex implications—and it’s also the starting point for Longines’ latest centennial celebration. The Swiss brand is honouring 100 years since the debut of its very first dual time zone wristwatch with the launch of the new Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925. With actor Henry Cavill—Longines Ambassador of Elegance and seemingly a man … Continue reading Time Travel, Reimagined: Henry Cavill and the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925

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