Reverie GT Reviewed
Reverie is one of the microrbands that I had the pleasure to follow from its early days and review all their watches, except the GT, which I find to be a very interesting model for the Singaporean...
View ArticleOris Aquis Caliber 400 Review
In a previous article, I wrote about the relevance of watches during a global crisis. And we are still right in the middle of it- how can I evaluate a luxury wristwatch while confined to my basement?...
View ArticleIntroducing the Direnzo DRZ 04 Mondial
Here is a great start to 2021, one of my favourite microbrands, Direnzo, just announced a new model, the DRZ 04, to be launched later this year. Even if you are less familiar with this Swiss...
View ArticleWhat I learned from the watch hobby
I have been into watches for over 12 years and the first thing I can say is that I am not actually a collector. I am an enthusiast. Of the 10 watches in my box today, only two have been […] The post...
View ArticleRotary to Launch the Regent in Early February
In the coming weeks, Rotary will launch a new collection of sports watches, the Regent, expected to become a key family within their core range. We will have an in-depth review of Regent, once it makes...
View ArticleQ&A with Francois Carlier, the Founder of Neucarl
When I get to handle a watch with a fascinating look, I’m always curious to find out more about the person who designed it. Unlike with big brands, when it comes to microbrands it is a lot easier to...
View ArticleNeucarl The Sept Mai Hands-on Review
Looking back at the reviews I wrote since the beginning of the pandemic, most of them were microbrands. The more I am exposed to them through trying them out, wearing them daily or just moderating the...
View ArticleIntroducing the ISOTOPE GMT 0° Collection
The British microbrand Isotope unveiled its new collection honouring the most important benchmarks for adjusting time all over the world, the GMT. As with the previous Isotope models, this collection...
View ArticleA Ferrari for the wrist
Well, it finally happened. Ferrari has a new watch partnership with Richard Mille. The ultra-high-end watchmaker has been sponsoring F1 teams and drivers for years. Richard Mille appropriately uses the...
View ArticleRZE Endeavour Hands-on Review
Less than a year after its debut with the popular Resolute collection, RZE is back with a new model, the Endeavour. It shares many design features with its precursor, further crystallizing the unique...
View ArticleARPIEM Tribute TJW 2 Hands-on Review
Arpiem was founded by Vincent Repoux, who after 20 years in professional soccer, through this project wanted to reconnect with his passion for cars and racing. The Tribute collection was launched in...
View ArticleIridium Torpedo Hands-on (p)Review
The Iridium Torpedo is a diver's watch with a classic design with a touch of vintage vibe. The post Iridium Torpedo Hands-on (p)Review first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleLongines Spirit Hands-On Review
The Spirit collection, one of the highlight additions last year to the Longines stable, got its name from the motto “the pioneer spirit lives on”. What they are referring to is the spirit of legendary...
View ArticleChating With Matthew O’Neill – Head of Design at Rotary Watches
With the launch of the new Rotary Regent collection, I had the pleasure to have a Zoom meeting with Matthew O’Neill, the head of design at Rotary Watches. As a graphic designer who is nuts about...
View ArticleRotary Regent Review
While Rotary is a lesser-known brand here in Canada, due to a lack of brick-and-mortar retail presence, it is a brand with a long history and an extensive collection of affordable watches that you can...
View ArticleQuartz rocks (pun intended)
When I bought my first watch, I did not know the difference between a quartz and an automatic. I just knew that I would have to change the battery on a quartz watch at some point. It was not until I...
View ArticleRoebuck Scuba Hands-on (p)Review
This is my first time writing about Roebuck Watch Co. and while I was familiar with the name from the Microbrand Watches group, I never had the opportunity to handle one of their watches, until now....
View ArticleVisitor Duneshore Shallows and Linden Double Review
An in-depth hands-on review of the Visitor Watch Co Duneshore Shallows diver's watch and the Linden dress watch. The post Visitor Duneshore Shallows and Linden Double Review first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleTissot PRX review
The PRX is an example of a watch having a massive appeal due to its '80s vibe and character rather than any expensive materials or complex movement. The post Tissot PRX review first appeared on...
View ArticleStraton Daily Driver Mark II Reviewed
Straton is one of the most popular microbrands out there, catering to petrolheads and the Daily Driver Mark II is no exception. The post Straton Daily Driver Mark II Reviewed first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleISOTOPE GMT 0º – Hands-on Review
Taking a closer look at an unconventional automatic GMT watch by the British microbrand, Isotope. The post ISOTOPE GMT 0º – Hands-on Review first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleRado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic
Taking a closer look at the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection, the first Captain Cook models to come with a ceramic case. The post Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic first appeared on...
View ArticleStraton Daily Driver Mark II – Charity Sweepstake
Enter our charity sweepstake for a chance to win a Straton Daily Driver Mark II chronograph on stainless steel bracelet. All the money raised will go to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada. The post Straton...
View ArticleRZE Valour Titanium Meca-Quartz Chronograph Hands-on Review
A first look at the RZE Valour Vintage Salmon, the only meca-quartz chronograph with titanium case on the market. The post RZE Valour Titanium Meca-Quartz Chronograph Hands-on Review first appeared on...
View ArticleThe story of the Mitch Mason Maelstrom MBW Edition
The background story of the first cobranded watch in the history of the Microbrand Watches Facebook group, with details about the design process. The post The story of the Mitch Mason Maelstrom MBW...
View ArticleIntroducing Celeste Watch Company
Celeste Watch Company is an Oregon-based microbrand focusing on creating watches for women. The post Introducing Celeste Watch Company first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleFeynman Fjord – Hands-on (p)Review
A hands-on review of a Feynman Timekeepers Fjord prototype. The post Feynman Fjord – Hands-on (p)Review first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleRZE Fortitude (p)Review
Hands-on review of the RZE Fortitude titanium pilot watch. The post RZE Fortitude (p)Review first appeared on WatchPaper.
View ArticleStruthers Watchmakers – Interview by TimeCaptain
One-on-one with dr Rebecca Struthers from Struthers Watchmakers, a husband-wife watchmaking team based in Birmingham, England. The post Struthers Watchmakers – Interview by TimeCaptain first appeared...
View ArticleHands-on Review of the Fahren Concepts Time Capsule MBW Edition
A detailed hands-on review of the Fahren Concepts Time Capsule MBW Edition watch pouch. All the proceeds will go to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada. The post Hands-on Review of the Fahren Concepts Time...
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