WATCH IT! Fall-Winter Magazine 2016

Where time matters more

FALL/WINTER 2016

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

This twice-yearly magazine starts life as blank sheets on which the life and times of interesting people, places, events, and products can be written and illustrated. It is all anchored in our belief that what we do with our time, and who we choose to share it with, form the basis of what makes life great. We look forward to warmly welcoming you into our stores—one-of-a-kind destinations for those who want how they tell the time to be equally unique.

Our staff, owners, managers and sales associates are all essential components of cultivating a superior service brand. Our collective success and satisfaction has a real and direct influence over that of our customers. A special thanks to our suppliers who create beautiful products that our customers love. We recognize our partners’ unique offerings and strive to promote their success in the marketplaces we expertly serve.

FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 6 CONTENT MANAGER Katie O'Connell

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DESIGN Alisa Kuzmina THANK YOU Keanna Brodie MODELS Lindsay and Gasquet | sophiamodels.com PHOTOGRAPHER Laura Parry | wildheartphotography.ca HAIR Sam Rackett | lusthairsalon.com MUA Stella Miha | maccosmetics.ca

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IN THIS ISSUE

P 19

P 34

P 31 WATCH IT! FAVOURITES

P 47 INNER VIEW

P 37 STORIES

For Her

11

Olivia Burton Jessika Petten

19

Michael Kors Style That’s Connected

7

For Him

39

BOSS WATCH IT! Guru - Nami Seyfollahy

21

Movado Movado BOLD

9

IT! List

59

Swiss Military Jeremy Charles

23

GUESS? Dimensional Style

15

His and Hers

61

MEDIUM Philip Payne

31

Bulova Celebrating Timeless Moments

25

Diesel Watches Cabral “Cabbie” Richards

37

Citizen Setting the Standard

29

Nixon Dirk Yarmush

43

Bulova The World’s First

34

Casio Mikey Da Roza

47

Timex Spend Some Time in Nature

41

Daniel Wellington Chloe Gammon

52

Fossil Fossil Q

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BULOVA

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STORY STYLE THAT’S CONNECTED

MICHAEL KORS

STYLE THAT’S CONNECTED Designed by Michael Kors. Powered by Android Wear.

The timepiece you need for the lifestyle you want.

Meet the timepiece that’s fashion’s last word in wearable tech. Personalize the touchscreen to match your mood, receive updates from your social circle, track your fitness goals, and more.

Style Has Many Faces With countless ways to customize your watch face, you can change your dial as often as you change your mood.

Suit Yourself There’s a face for every look. Personalize your dial down to the last detail and save your favourites to wear at any instant.

Mix, Match, Go. Interchangeable bands mean more ways to make it yours.

MICHAEL KORS Access Bradshaw Gold-Tone MKT5001 $420

From Day to Play Set your go-to modes for day and night so you automatically have just the right access 24/7.

Keep Up With Your World App notifications you want, right when you want them. Customize notifications so you can tune in to (or out of) all the latest happenings.

Your Goals, Tracked Get the most out of your workout with built-in fitness and activity tracking right on your watch.

Your Voice, Heard With voice commands, search the web or set the alerts you want, when you want them: calendar notifications, emails, and so much more.

MICHAEL KORS Access Bradshaw Rose Gold-Tone MKT5004 $420 -7-

MICHAEL KORS Access Dylan Silicone MKT5011 $420

STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR NEW COLLECTION OF SMARTWATCHES AND ACTIVITY TRACKERS. MKT5001 $420

STORY MOVADO BOLD

MOVADO

MOVADO BOLD Meet time with a new modern attitude.

With the launch of Movado BOLD, the iconic Movado design has been reimagined for the fashion-savvy, ontrend consumer, with a fresh, modern attitude, energized by colour. These sleek watches and chronographs feature high-tech materials, K1 crystals, bold signature dots, and accents in high-intensity hues.

The debut collection includes men’s and women’s watches with glossy, oversized black or white TR90 composite material / stainless steel cases, museum dials with bold new sunray-textured dots and bright shots of colour, and matching black or white coated leather straps lined in bright purple. Keeping pace with the fashions and the times, the Movado BOLD collection finds creative new ways to express Movado’s heritage and values, bringing artistry, imagination, and innovation to watch design. Featured here, from the Movado BOLD Metals group: stainless steel bracelet designs for men and women, some with rich ion-plated finishes.

Crafted with Swiss quartz movements and K1 crystals, all are water resistant.

3600373

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Mesh goes modern. This thin 44 mm Movado BOLD men’s watch is crafted in gold ion-plated stainless steel with matching sunray dial. Its K1 crystal is detailed with a ring of gold-toned metallization with hour index. The retro-inspired mesh bracelet features mesh-textured back sizing links and pushbutton deployment clasp.

3600257

$775

Modern, masculine, monochromatic. This clean, cool 42.5 mm Movado BOLD men’s watch is crafted of solid stainless steel. Its matching silver-toned dial is detailed with a textured dot and a stamped minute/ hour index. The bold link bracelet secures to the wrist with a push-button deployment clasp.

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3600388

$775

Shades of midnight. This striking 34 mm Movado BOLD women’s link bracelet watch with push-button deployment clasp is fashioned in ink-blue ion-plated stainless steel. Protected by a K1 crystal with a ring of reflective ink-blue metallization, its dark navy sunray dial is sparked by a clear crystal-set dot.

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WATCH IT! FAVOURITES FOR HER

WATCH IT!

FOR HER

KATE SPADE Metro Wine & Dine KSW1188 $300

BULOVA Curv Ladies 98R230 $695

OLIVIA BURTON Lace Detail OB16MV57 $219 - 11 -

MICHAEL KORS Garner MK6431 $300

WATCH IT!

GUESS Glitz Mesh W0766L3 $195

DANIEL WELLINGTON Classy Sheffield 0921DW $185

CITIZEN Eco-Drive Silhouette FD2047-58E $495 - 12 -

ES4092 $175, ME3110 $245

ES4048 $175 $175 ES4048

ES4048 $175 ES4045 ES4045$175 $175

His ME3110 $245, Hers $ES4092 $175 His ME3110 $245, Hers $ES4092 $175

CH3039$175 $175 CH3039

CH3039 $175 FS5230 FS5230$225 $225

ES4048 $175, CH3039 $175, ES4045 $175, FS5230 $225

STORY DIMENSIONAL STYLE

GUESS?

DIMENSIONAL STYLE GUESS fuses fashion and technology with 3-D printed watch dials.

Mastering the art of fashion is no small task. Yet GUESS continues to dominate and define trends, season after season. This year, the brand is standing out among the crowd by going 3-dimensional!

Infusing fashion with technology—or as GUESS likes to call it, fashionology—it’s reinventing how watch dials are made, with multi-layered patterns right on the dials. This innovative technique allows unique detailing to be featured all over the watch, taking fashion and technology into the future in a uniquely interwoven form.

W0822L2 $190

HOW IT WORKS

THE LOOK

A 3-D printed object is produced using additive processes, by laying down successive layers of material until the object is formed. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. Using 3-D printers, GUESS is able to replicate the look of stitching and sequins in a consistent pattern across multiple dials simultaneously. Touches of glitter are then incorporated.

This approach achieves unique patterns and colours, giving the look of a handmade dial.

For its very first 3-D collection, GUESS has created a dramatic yet feminine look featuring multidimensional florals and plush brocade patterns.

Taking the stage is a dreamy, luxe silhouette in polished gold mesh with a black and gold brocade patterned dial enclosed by a gold crystallized case.

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W0821L1 $115

W0822L2 $190

OB15EG38 $299, OB15EG50 $299

DW

Daniel Wellington

0109DW $280, 0608DW $240

INNER VIEW JESSIKA PETTEN

OLIVIA BURTON

INNER VIEW

JESSIKA PETTEN B A K E R . M A K E U P A R T I S T. I N S TAG R A M Q U E E N .

For thousands of years, sailors have been tantalized by the mythical mermaid. In a small coastal town on Newfoundland’s eastern coast normally surrounded by foggy grey skies and waves of the deepest greens and blues, Jessika Petten is living proof that mermaids do exist. She is a walking rainbow of eclectic style. Jessika may not have a fish tail, but her penchant for flowing wigs of vivid hues, glittery makeup, and a unicorn-inspired wardrobe make this mermaid on two legs an Instagram darling.

PHOTOGRAPHY: JANA AND JESSIKA PETTEN LOCATION: PORT DE GRAVE, NL

OB15BD72 $199

ON HER STYLE Describing her style as “colourful and a little weird,” Jessika finds her favourite pieces at thrift shops and vintage stores. While most women apply their lipstick last, Jessika begins with a “shade of the day,” and then her wigs, accessories, and outfit fall into place from there.

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INNER VIEW JESSIKA PETTEN

OLIVIA BURTON

ON MAKEUP “The funkier the better. Think bright colours and glitter!” Taking inspiration from Kat Von D, who encourages her fans to embrace who they are, Jessika calls Kat’s makeup line one of her favourites.

However, it’s not always eyelashes and lip gloss. To keep things interesting (as if they weren’t already), she sometimes also uses makeup to transform her look completely! This past May, she attended a Toronto Blue Jays game as José Bautista. “My beard fooled a lot of people,” she laughs.

ON CUPCAKES Best-Kind Bake Shoppe, a cupcake business that Jessica started with her sister, Jana, back in 2012, has become a massive hit at local farmers markets, selling out nearly every weekend. The sisters typically spend Friday baking anywhere from 300 to 800 cupcakes.

Jessika’s favourite flavour? Cotton candy. Her least favourite thing? When people call them “muffins”!

OB15AM64 $319

OB15AM64 $319

ON TIME

ON OLIVIA BURTON

An average day in Jessika’s life consists of getting up early and doing her hair and makeup, completing a photo shoot for her Instagram following, then tending to clientele at one of her two businesses: the bake shop or the hair salon (is there anything she can’t do?). Having esentially three jobs doesn’t leave much free time, so she chooses to save as much money as she can for her next travelling adventure.

Jessika loves the feminine feel of the vintageinspired brand with its array of pastel colours. “When you look at the time, and you’re reminded of ice cream, it’s always a good thing.” Fun fact: Jessika has a cousin with the same name!

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INNER VIEW NAMI SEYFOLLAHY

BOSS

INNER VIEW

NAMI SEYFOLLAHY WATC H I T ! G U R U . E N G I N E E R . WATC H R E PA I R S P E C I A L I S T.

The name Hugo Boss has been synonymous with style for over 90 years. Featuring a rich array of modern classics, BOSS watches meet business, leisure, and formalwear needs. Each timepiece is crafted to satisfy even the most demanding tastes and accentuate the wearer’s personality. It’s no surprise that our very own watch guru, Nami Seyfollahy, chooses BOSS to match his individualistic style.

What does your name mean?

Illustrious or renowned.

Favourite colour?

Sky blue​.

Last book you read?

Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons by Seymour Schulich.

What’s your favourite city?

Nice, France​.

Feel better dressed up or dressed down? ​ Down​.

Stripes or polka dots?

Stripes​.

​​​​When was your last adrenaline rush?

Just this week while running late for a meeting.

Lame, I know. But needless to say, I hold punctuality in high regard.

Leather or stainless steel?

Steel.

Coffee or tea?

Coffee​—to keep me punctual.

Ties or bow ties?

Ties​.

​​ you could have unlimited storage of one thing, If what would it be?

Health.

Simple, multifunction, or tech?

Definitely not tech. Multifunction for sure!

Favourite series to binge watch?

House of Cards or Sopranos​

“No matter how great the

What’s something you don’t want to regret when you are older?

The knowledge that I traded new opportunities or experiences to instead pursue material gains.

PHOTOGRAPHY: AIDAN CAMPBELL parallelimaging.ca

talent or efforts, some things just take time.”

LOCATION: CALGARY, AB

1513386 $240 - 21 -

$450 1513440

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1513440 $450

INNER VIEW JEREMY CHARLES

SWISS MILITARY

INNER VIEW

JEREMY CHARLES H U N T E R . G AT H E R E R . C H E F.

When you hear that a restaurant has accolades such as World’s 50 Best, Canada’s Best New Restaurant and Best Award of Excellence; you’d expect a formal, uptight, and exorbitantly priced place in the middle of Manhattan, right?

Not so. Meet Jeremy Charles. Just like the Swiss Military watch he wears, Jeremy is a multi-tacker. The bearded, flannel-wearing chef, owner, fisherman, hunter, forager of Raymond’s and The Merchant Tavern in St. John’s Newfoundland. Just like the watch he wears, Jeremy is a multi-tasker, a true performer who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

PHOTOGRAPHY: CORMAC MULLANE LOCATION: ST. JOHN’S, NL

You’ve spent over 10 years on a cross-continental journey from the wilderness of the Canadian Shield and Molson Fly Fishing Camp to the big cities of Los Angeles and Chicago. Now, you run Canada’s top restaurant. What is a typical day in the life of Jeremy Charles like?

I have two children two and five years old, so they take up a lot of time and get me up early (laughs).

I’m running two restaurants (Merchant Tavern and Raymond’s), so we’re up and on the go just sourcing products. A big focus for us—especially at Raymond’s, is serving locally sourced Newfoundland products every night. Every product is from Newfoundland— even the plates are made locally—so we do a lot of talking and ordering with our suppliers. Just this morning, we were out jigging codfish, walking in the woods picking mushrooms, and going through local farms picking vegetables. Just sourcing all beautiful ingredients. We open the doors at 5:30 p.m. so the day starts early to get all the mise en place ready. It’s fun and exciting but a lot of work!

It sounds like a lot of work! So with all of those things going on, how do you make time for your personal life?

Over the last few years, I’ve certainly been taking a lot more time for the family. It’s super important with kids. Being able to go fishing, it’s almost like my therapy, you know? Just salmon fishing, catching trout, and really enjoying my environment. We work hard in this environment, but we also enjoy it. I’m just really making sure I take the right time to enjoy it with my family and for myself.

Speaking of your environment, with Raymond’s, you really tend to tell the story of Newfoundland through the food. What do you typically scavenge and cook?

Well, we’re always in the woods, whether it’s hunting or picking wild berries or mushrooms. We’re so fortunate here that we’re able to serve wild game. So we hunt for moose, rabbits, partridge, grouse, and so on. If it grows here and lives here, it can go on the menu. We spend a lot of time educating ourselves on what is edible and working with different techniques to serve different ingredients. It’s always exciting and fresh and is why I love what I do.

It’s very interesting that Newfoundland is one of the very few places that is able to serve wild game.

Do you prefer that to the big cities?

I’ve definitely had a wonderful time travelling, and have met some great people and have some great experiences living in some great cities. But, to be able to live and cook off the land and bring those ingredients to the table is something very special and unique. It’s great that we can deal with the whole animal and use all those bits and pieces that you’d never get if you were in the city. It just shows a real respect for the animal. And it makes for a unique dining experience and really creates a true sense of place. You know where you are when you’re eating at Raymond’s.

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01.1043.308 $425

01.1043.308 $425

So what’s next for you?

That’s a good question. Well, I’ve got two restaurants, two children, so I’m definitely treading lightly right now! I’m just taking it a day at a time and trying to surround myself with good people. Nothing too crazy. I’m just going to take some time for myself and spend more time in the woods.

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STORY CELEBRATING TIMELESS MOMENTS

BULOVA

CELEBRATING TIMELESS MOMENTS Bulova Watch Company and The Recording Academy Announce Partnership to Celebrate Timeless Moments in GRAMMY History.

Bulova Watch Company and The Recording Academy announced a 3-year partnership agreement which centers on a range of products and activities.

Bulova, America’s premier watch brand with 141 years of history has always had a direct correlation with the world of music having aired the first ever national radio commercial in 1926 and launching the first clock radio to the market. In 1960 Bulova introduced the humming Accutron movement with a tuning fork logo, which over the years has represented the very essence of the brand.

This partnership includes a GRAMMY-inspired collection of Bulova timepieces, as well as various live events to celebrate the impact music has on our collective culture. Over the next several years, Bulova and The Recording Academy will build a special ‘Moments in Time’ activation which will focus on the unique ‘moments’ in our lives punctuated by some of the world’s most iconic GRAMMY-winning music.

“We are honoured to partner with The Recording Academy and to be part of the GRAMMY family,” said Jeffrey Cohen, President of Bulova. “Both music and time mark moments that stay with us.”

“I am thrilled by the coming together of these two iconic brands, both American-born but with wide international recognition,” said Neil Portnow, CEO of The Recording Academy. “Together, in the years to come, we will create and celebrate timeless moments in music history.”

About Bulova Founded in 1875, Bulova remains one of the world’s most recognized brands, with a distinguished portfolio that includes Bulova, Caravelle New York, Wittnauer watches, as well as licensed HarleyDavidson® Timepieces by Bulova watches, Frank Lloyd Wright Collection® watches and clocks, and Bulova Clocks. Bulova is headquartered in New York City, with eight International offices and distribution in 65 markets. Still at the forefront of the timekeeping industry, Bulova is committed to advancing the art of watchmaking with extraordinary design, exclusive high-performance technology and enduring quality that upholds a tradition of excellence and meets the needs of global consumers today. For more information, visit www.bulova.com.

About The Recording Academy® Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and recording professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peerrecognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education, and human services programs.

The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture.

98A162 $1095 - 25 -

96B260 $825

THE SENTRY SS All Gold / Black $285.00 CAD

THE ARROW All Gold

$235.00 CAD

T H E P O R T E R L E AT H E R Silver / Brown $150.00 CAD

SKW6326 $250, SKW2582 $195

STORY | MOVADO BOLD

MOVADO BOLD

JY8056-04E $1250

SETTING THE STANDARD PRECISE TIME. ANYWHERE. ANYTIME

Since its founding in 1930, Citizen has promoted a forward-thinking mindset, pushing the boundaries of technology and using its experience to open new doors to unprecedented possibilities. It has brought watches to the market that not only define style, but also provide wearers with astounding precision— anywhere and anytime.

Pioneering groundbreaking technologies, this Japanese juggernaut sits at the forefront of global achievements in its industry. Perhaps the greatest of these is its Eco-Drive technology, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Eco-Drive allows timepieces to convert light from virtually any source into electrical power, a development that forever changed the way watches can be powered, eliminating the need to ever replace a watch’s battery.

It would take many pages to do justice to all the innovations Citizen has brought to the world of timekeeping. While some of these technologies, like Super Titanium, have progressed the look and feel of a watch, two technologies in particular have improved precision—Atomic Timekeeping and Satellite Timekeeping.

PHOTOGRAPHY: AIDAN CAMPBELL parallelimaging.ca

Citizen’s quest to keep ultra-precise time kicked off in 1989, when it began production of its Atomic Timekeeping technology. The first Japanese

watchmaker to take up this challenge, Citizen overcame many hurdles to release the world’s first multi-band radio-controlled/Atomic Timekeeping watch in 1993. In the following years, Citizen focused on putting function first, moving away from the original distinctive design, which highlighted the brand’s new technology. The antenna (the heart of signal reception sensitivity), was prone to interference from metal watch cases and parts, so it was placed in the centre of the dial to ensure accuracy.

That antenna is critical to the functioning of the atomic technology. Using standard radio waves, it receives a signal containing the precise time, day, and date, measured by an atomic clock accurate to one second every 100,000 years. Depending on the model of watch, signals can be received from generating stations in North America, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Europe. Upon reception, automatically or on demand, both the time and calendar are updated.

Provided that the proper signals are activated and received, Atomic Timekeeping timepieces will also automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

However, this technology does not automatically adjust time zones as the information transmitted does not include location information, so you must tell the watch where it is when you change time zones.

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CITIZEN

Enter Satellite Timekeeping. The culmination of arduous efforts by Citizen’s engineers, this updated technology was released in 2011 in the form of the Eco-Drive Satellite Wave, the world’s first lightpowered satellite-synchronized watch. Engineers were tasked with creating the first FPS chips designed specifically for watches to display the correct time.

Like Atomic Timekeeping, Satellite Timekeeping depends on receiving signals. But instead of signals from the atomic tower, watches from this collection receive signals from GPS satellites orbiting 20,000 kilometres above the Earth. With coverage across 40 time zones, the technology ensures precise timekeeping anywhere in the world. Whether you trek through the desert, cruise the oceans, or climb a snowy mountain, you never need to worry about having the correct time. And studies indicate that the Satellite Wave’s GPS timekeeping technology allows your watch to adjust to a new time zone with amazing speed, receiving a satellite signal in as little as three seconds.*

STORY SETTING THE STANDARD

CC3020-57L $1350

Though it already provides watch wearers with the most accurate time on earth, Citizen continues to strive toward new technological advances—such as the second version of its Bluetooth-enabled timepiece, the Proximity. Like Atomic Timekeeping and Satellite Timekeeping technology before it, this cutting-edge timepiece will sync to the GSM time and date after a phone has adjusted for a new time zone or a time change. And once paired to a compatible iOS or Android device, the Proximity’s capabilities reach far beyond providing accurate time. Remarkably, this smartwatch provides visual and vibration notifications for incoming calls, email, SMS, and social media alerts. It’s equipped with a 10-metre sync range, and you need only push a button to reconnect the watch to a device once the Bluetooth connection link loss feature has indicated that the watch is out of range. Even more impressive is the Proximity’s smartphone search feature, which enables you to locate your smartphone at the touch of a button.

There’s magic in the way that the intricate, inanimate components of a watch come together to bring time to life. Citizen’s Atomic Timekeeping, Satellite Timekeeping, and Bluetooth technology truly embody this feat. With this kind of track record, one can only imagine what the brand will introduce next.

BZ1005-51E $825 *According to research from CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD (MARCH 2015) **GPS location reception as quick as 30 seconds - 30 -

STORY | DIMENSIONAL STYLE

GUESS?

MED-IN108 $180

INNER VIEW

PHILIP PAYNE WATC H I T ! G U R U . D E S I G N E R . C R A F T S M A N .

Can you tell me about your design background?

Design has always been intuitive for me. It’s a means to an end. My education background is actually in education itself, first with a college degree from Sheridan College in ECE, then a bachelor’s in education from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. After a few years of designing my own handcrafted wallets and other accessories, I took a jewellery course at OCAD University. Now I’m there full time studying industrial design. I actually used all my leather accessories and past photos in the portfolio that got me into OCAD.

PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP PAYNE LOCATION: TORONTO, ON.

Prior to all this, I studied fashion and photography in high school. Design in some way, shape, or form has always been a part of my life.

Philip Payne of G10 Straps on his collaboration with Medium Watches.

How did you first get into design? Why did you choose to become a designer?

I just can’t stop making things. I live to create. My first TV wasn’t even a “TV.” I was in elementary school with no job, and my parents didn’t want to give me one. So I made one. I assembled a green screen, VCR, and audio tuner and taped together some speakers.

This was all junk I found on the street. Funny as it is, it’s how I first saw The Matrix.

I’ve dabbled in a few other things, which I flourished in. Meanwhile, I’ve kept up with my creative projects (the list is too long), and they’ve always proven to be more interesting. I guess you could say that’s where my heart always was despite being successful in other avenues. So I figured I’d go back to university and build a solid foundation in what I truly love.

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MEDIUM WATCHES

INNER VIEW PHILIP PAYNE

What advice would you give to other designers for getting out of their comfort zones?

Embrace the discomfort and make it your own.

Can you tell us a bit about your process? How do you approach the start of a new project?

How can I make this process as simple as possible?

That’s what I always ask myself. In all honesty, it’s not the most traditional of approaches. I just go ahead and start making whatever it is I want to make—usually with paper to see that it’s functional— and then I’ll draw it out. For me it’s just easier to physically conceptualize something first.

Tell us a little about G10. What is behind the name?

The technical term for G10 is actually G1098. It was a form that British Ministry of Defence soldiers needed to fill out to receive their military-issued watch, which featured what we now call the G10 or NATO strap Why did you choose to focus on watchbands?

G10 and my love for NATO straps is based on one particular experience that made me think, “Wow, I love that!” When I started working at WATCH IT! maybe three summers ago, a family visiting from Cuba came into the store. The son was wearing a vintage watch on a red, white, and blue NATO strap that had been sold to him as “the Cuban Rolex.” It was that moment that sent me on a two-year search to find a vintage watch that reminds me of that day.

Watchbands are part of the evolution that is Philip Payne. I’ve been working with watches for about four years now. My personal collection has always been robust as I’ve always been fond of both their aesthetic and utility.

We are excited about your collaboration with Medium. How did your relationship come about?

It’s the same secret that has led to all my productive relationships: I just ask. I should mention that I’ve been working with watches for four years now. So when I heard about this new Canadian brand, I was thinking of the excitement and opportunity. The team at Medium has been great—really approachable and supportive about allowing me to join in some of the decision making. Hopefully the customers are as excited as I am!

Over the years, we have seen a shift in the watch industry; many people are now drawn to simplicity and customization. Has this shift played a role in keeping your designs current?

A huge role! But it comes as a blessing because simplicity and customization are two of my favourite things. G10 itself is all about being able to change the look of your watch without having to sweat. Medium watches bring that same mentality to the table. And that’s great for people like me who are too creative for their own good.

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Should new products entering a crowded scene offer something unique, or provide a better version of what already exists?

It should be a bit of both, in my opinion. You always have to be looking for ways to improve, whether it be your product, methodology, or materials.

Ultimately, the connection to the end user is the most important thing. And that changes as people change. I guarantee you that practice in itself will lead to creating something unique.

What are you looking forward to working on next?

The future of G10 is all about simplicity within everyday carry accessories. Coming up will be the first line of daily essentials: keychain, key covers, wallets, and leather NATO straps. All of these will have that clean, minimalist style that I love—and of course be made in Canada! Expect as many collaborations as I can make physically possible.

They’re always fresh and exciting, and just ways of dabbling in areas of design you may personally never have thought of prior to the project.

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©2016 Citizen Watch Company

TIME TO UNPLUG

POWERED BY ANY LIGHT

ECO-DRIVE PROXIMITY. NO WIRES, PLUGS, OR CHARGING. A SMARTER WATCH.

BZ1000-54E $750

BULOVA

STORY THE WORLD’S FIRST

THE WORLD’S FIRST Once again, Bulova adds to its long history of firsts with the CURV watch.

Bulova bends the rules with the groundbreaking debut of the world’s first curved chronograph movement.

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INNER VIEW CABRAL “CABBIE” RICHARDS

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CABRAL “CABBIE” RICHARDS T V H O S T. S P O R T S FA N . C O M E D I A N .

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You have a great collection of Diesel watches. You once posted a photo of them in which you tagged us, and our Instagram nearly exploded! What do you like about them, and why do you wear them?

The Diesel brand has a ton of variety in the styles, from the watch faces to the bands to the oversized dials. They fit my personality, which leans towards bold and loud. “Bold” and “loud” are the polite words people use when describing my work. It’s code for obnoxious.

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INNER VIEW CABRAL “CABBIE” RICHARDS

What’s an average day in the life of Cabbie like?

The average day involves brainstorming for a future interview, while prepping an edit for a current one.

In the morning, there’s a scramble, racking my brain coming up with questions for a shoot or heading to the airport or finding a library to prepare edit notes for my editor. Every Friday, a new Cabbie Presents segment airs on SportsCentre, so every week, I’m editing or shooting, and often both. Most of the athletes that appear in the segment don’t play in Toronto, so I’m on a plane once a week flying somewhere to annoy one of the best athletes in the world. I’ll mix in a Jays or Raptors game from time to time, but generally the evenings are spent at TSN editing the next Cabbie Presents.

Other than crushing tacos at Speakeasy 21, what do you tend to do with your free time?

Somewhere between 1 and 3 a.m. is when the binge watching gets done: Ray Donovan, Atlanta, Narcos, Game of Thrones, Vice Principals, Silicon Valley, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, 60 Minutes . . . the PVR is in full effect. Occasionally, I’ll mix in a workout, but let’s be honest—tacos taste way better than burpees.

You describe your style as “Entertain first, inform second,” which is why you’re always cracking up your interviewees. Viewers have also laughed along as you rode kids’ tricycles, got pied in the face, and got dunk-tanked by their favourite athletes or celebs. To this day, which moment makes you laugh the hardest?

Good question . . . any kind of pain makes me laugh.

Mike Tyson rubbing Vaseline on my face is worth a good chuckle. Even though it wasn’t physically painful, emotionally, there may have been trauma.

He’s the best. David Ortiz, the Red Sox slugger, has a distinct full-barrel laugh that gets me every time.

Generally, when the athlete is laughing, it’s truly the most enjoyable.

The activities that you do with your guests are definitely an awesome alternative to the usual “How hard did you sports?” interviews, not to mention they put them at ease. How do you come up with these ideas? Are there any that have completely crashed and burned?

HAHA. “How hard did you sports?” gave me a legit belly laugh. Have some crashed and burned?

100%. When Jonah Hill was in Toronto promoting the movie War Dogs about arms dealers in Miami, things went sideways. He plays a gun-toting, foulmouthed d-bag. Kills the role. In the interview, I brought a toy Nerf gun and asked him to shoot my target, which was a cookie with the Toronto Blue Jays logo on it. Hill politely states that he’s anti-guns and doesn’t want to do anything with guns. This was very confusing. A. I’m holding an orange Nerf gun.

It’s a toy. B. The movie is about arms dealers that sell guns. Needless to say, that part of the interview was left on the cutting-room floor ’cause it was so bad.

Coming up with ideas is not easy. There’s stress, a bag of Ruffles, and a conversation with my producer Dave Krikst, and after that, some ideas emerge.

What moment in your entire career stands out the most to you?

Tough question . . . I’m really blessed, man. Gaining the trust of certain athletes and becoming friends outside of work is special to me. As far as highlights go . . . hugging Michael Jordan for seven or eight long seconds is on the Mount Rushmore.

Is there anything you would go back in time and change?

Yes, I’d go back far enough to befriend Louis CK, Conan O’Brien, and Chris Rock and absorb their collective genius. Think about how funny the Kobe interviews would be.

So, what’s next for Cabbie?

I’m just trying to make it.

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STORY SPEND SOME TIME IN NATURE

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SPEND SOME TIME IN NATURE CELEBRATING THE 29 RUTHI AWARD WINNERS

Ruthi Golumbia passed away on January 15, 2016, after a short and vicious battle with cancer. She holds a very special place in the hearts of her daughter, Amy, the 5 Peaks national race director, and her cousin, Darren Bondar, president of WATCH IT!.

Ruthi always had a smile on her face, something delicious in the oven, and open arms for her grandchildren. She showed up and stayed until the end. She worked hard whenever anyone needed her help. She volunteered at numerous races, and always had the loudest cheer and most supportive energy.

The home she shared with Amy’s dad, Richard, was full of love, flowers, garden-grown vegetables, and the frequent sight of hummingbirds feeding outside. She spent countless nights backpacking in the mountains, and many mornings biking with her friend Lynne up to a special viewpoint above Canmore before ripping down the hill while howling like a wolf. She is missed terribly by her six children and many grandchildren, but most especially by her soulmate, Rich.

When WATCH IT! came on as a 5 Peaks sponsor this year, Darren and Amy teamed up to create the Ruthi Spirit Award. At every single 5 Peaks race, WATCH IT! honoured one racer or volunteer who embodies the characteristics that Ruthi always brought with her. The Ruthi award was awarded to 29 individuals who embodied: • boundless energy • desire to make someone’s race-day experience great • the willingness to lend a hand • lots of smiles • the desire to build community Thank you to Timex for its donation of watches, and to you for supporting this initiative.

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Happy Monday. Where does the name originate from?

It was a nod to most of us who enjoy what we do and to some of us who may have forgotten that. If you love what you do, then any day of the week you are doing it should be a great day, and we should celebrate that!

How long have you been representing Nixon?

Officially for 12.5 years. Unofficially since pretty much day one. I’ve been a fan from the moment I saw my first Nixon watch back in the late ’90s.

What is your favourite thing about the brand?

Honestly, it’s the people. If you surround yourself with amazing, W E L C O M E talented T O T H E N E X T people, G E N E R A T I Ogreat N O F S M Athings R T W A T C H most . certainly follow. You can see that in the detail of our product.

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The Mission. Are you stoked?

Have you given it a test ride yet? If so, how was it?

Totally. I have to give props to our design team I have. It’s one of the coolest pieces of technology and the lead on the project. They have created the I own. world’s first all-terrain smartwatch.

Created to withstand elements of the outdoors and whatever you put it through, the Mission Created to withstand the harsh elements of the outdoors and whatever you the putharsh it through, the Mission outdoors and whatever you vehicle put it through, the Mission If you could put one on the wrist of any athlete or is your all-terrain smartwatch built for mountain is your all-terrain smartwatch built for mountain conditions and more.

The pre-loaded Nixon Trace app conditions and more. The pre-loaded Nixon Trace app conditions and Thewill pre-loaded Trace What domore. you think be the keyNixon features of app celebrity, Nixon-sponsored or not, who would it be? allows you to track yourreports sessionstoon thewrist. hill while seamlessly delivering snow reports to your allows you to. track yourwhoever sessions thewrist. hill The Mission?

Any celebrity . . I think ison starring in while the seamlessly delivering snow reports to your wrist. e seamlessly delivering snow your The ruggedness of this device will meet almost next James Bond movie should be wearing this in anything our climate can throw at it (or a quick the film. It’s 007 worthy. vacation to Mexico). It has 10 ATM water resistance, heavy-duty Gorilla Glass crystal, and a roll cage If you had to choose only one, would it be surf or bezel. snow?

So hard to choose. I can’t. We get both with our What’s your favourite feature?

Mission App, so I don’t have to!

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I love its 10 ATM water resistance, and I really love the Created to withstand the harsh elements of the outdoors and whatever you put it through, the Mission Okay Google talk-to-text feature in Android wear. I is your all-terrain smartwatch built for mountain conditions and more. The pre-loaded Nixon Trace app spend a lot of time in a car. To safely answer texts allows you to track your sessions on the hill while seamlessly delivering snow reports to your wrist. hands free while driving is awesome!

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MIKEY DA ROZA C L U B O W N E R . P R O M OT E R . DJ .

Mikey started DJing when he was 17, when he was living in Vancouver. The underground rave scene was just starting to blossom there, and Mikey ended up meeting some people who helped him get interested in the craft. He remembers the first time he saw turntables. It was at a high school friend’s place—Taro Bremner (of former Phonics Records). They went there after school and Taro played Stevie V’s “Dirty Cash (Money Talks).” Mikey says, “I had never been exposed to that hip-house sound. I knew I had to hear more.”

Taro introduced him to these underground events, and Mikey was immediately drawn to the music, the DJ, the feeling of freedom that these parties brought. He was amazed at how one person in the room could control people’s feelings and emotions through music. It was at that moment that he knew he wanted to pursue it and learn more. Back then, there was a sense of belonging.

No drama, no attitudes—just people gathering in illegal warehouses and abandoned buildings, all there to dance into the morning.

A short time later, Mikey befriended a DJ by the name of Marty McFly. This is where he really got the chance to play records and started collecting vinyl, developing his skills and sound. It was because of Marty that Mikey played his first gig at some warehouse for a promoter named Leandro—“For that”, Mikey says, “I will always be thankful.” Mikey was fortunate enough to make more friends in that scene, and one of them was a DJ by the name of Ricochet (Ricco Colinares). His influence and friendship would single-handedly change the course of Mikey’s musical tastes for years to come.

Outside of these friendships, Vancouver was rich in talent, so there was no shortage of influence. Tyler “T-Bone” Stadius, DJ Czech, Dicky-Doo, Markem X, James Brown, Minute Maid, Quikfix—names like these were what the Vancouver scene was built on. These were Mikey’s idols then, and they still influence him to this day.

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INNER VIEW MIKEY DA ROZA

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Did you have a defining moment when you realized you wanted to make music as a career? And how did you transition to the current day?

Up until this day, DJing is still a hobby. I’ve been very lucky and have had a chance to play some unique events and have been blessed with some amazing opportunities in my music career. I’ve made appearances at the BPM Festival (Mexico), Kaskade Sundays (Las Vegas), and many major U.S. cities, as well as across Canada. Currently, I’ve toned down a bit on the DJing and shifted my focus to more of the business side of Blueprint Alberta and Habitat Living Sound.

Maybe you could describe how you prepare for a set. What does your creative process look like?

Because I’m currently only playing a few times a year, these events have become very special. A lot of time goes into the preparation for these sets. Most of the time is spent on finding music that suits my style, my mood, and the environment that I’m performing in.

I can’t tell you how many hours a DJ spends sifting through music. Because of the popularity and the access to new music, the market is flooded with choices and options. It’s all about finding a few of those gems for your set and building around them.

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I truly believe that house music is timeless, and because I’ve been a music collector for so long, I’ve been able to reintroduce music in my sets that perhaps was made or released five, seven, ten years ago. It’s quite an exhilarating experience watching an old record get a dance floor into a frenzy, especially when the patrons are hearing it for the first time.

When someone is walking away from a set, what do you want them to be thinking or saying?

It’s not about what they’re thinking or saying, for me. I want them to feel the same way I do. When you nail a performance and leave it all on the dance floor, I want them to be a hot, sweaty mess. Often after my set, I’m overcome with a feeling of bliss and accomplishment. Nobody’s leaving until we’re all satisfied and have scratched that dance-floor itch.

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INNER VIEW MIKEY DA ROZA

Since 2008, you’ve been the owner and managing partner at Habitat Living Sound. What’s the core theme behind the club, and what’s the driving force behind each event?

As one of the owners of Habitat Living Sound (habitatlivingsound.com), I have to say that it’s my favourite spot. Not because I’m involved in it, but because I understand the foundation that it’s built on. It’s a DJ-owned and -operated venue until this day—and we’ve been open for almost eight years.

We hand-pick the international artists who grace our stage and have a great sense of community there.

We have plenty of different nights and try to include as many DJs as possible into what we do. If you haven’t been to Calgary’s first micro-club concept, you have to check it out.

Besides your being an owner-operator of Habitat, how did your involvement in Blueprint come to fruition?

From 2000 to 2013, I ran my own promotional company (Aqua Audio). We were partly responsible for helping develop the electronic music scene here in Calgary. We started by throwing parties at the now-closed Skybar before moving into bigger events. We were the first promotional company to bring many A-list DJs to this city, threw the firstever DJ event at Flames Central (Pete Tong), and introduced one of the first major outdoor festivals to the market (long live Badlands). We had a ton of fun with it—but like any party, it had to come to an end.

Being from Vancouver, we’ve always had a strong relationship with Blueprint and Alvaro Prol. In 2013, we had a brief phone call, and before we knew it, we were in a position to talk about a merger/acquisition and Blueprint Alberta was born.

I have to say, those 13 years were great, but I was hungry. I wanted to be in rooms where I was surrounded with highly driven and motivated individuals who knew how to do my job better than

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me, and Blueprint has provided that. I owe a lot to Cain Trynchuk and Justin Pandos, as these guys have been by my side, helping share some of the highs and lows with me from the beginning. When you surround yourself with like-minded people and you do what you love, it’s hard to consider it work.

Working in the industry, you must have had the chance to interact with a lot of solid DJs. Was there a certain time that really impacted you or your career?

There have been plenty of times when I’ve had the chance to meet, talk, hang out, and develop friendships with the talent we’ve brought to our events. My friendship with Kaskade led to an invitation to play Kaskade Sundays at Encore Beach Club, which I gratefully accepted. That for me has been one of the greatest highlights and honours thus far. The experiences are endless—from backstage shenanigans to seeing DJs in different cities and having them show nothing but love. It’s been truly amazing and humbling.

Between promoting shows with Blueprint, being involved in Habitat, and DJing, how do you find the time to kick back and unwind?

Like I’ve said before—when you do something you love, it’s often not considered work. I have a great team that surrounds me, and we have a ton of fun.

When I do look to unwind, it’s straight to the beach and somewhere tropical. I like to travel a lot and love to get my feet in the sand.

What are you most looking forward to in 2017?

Since the inception of Blueprint Alberta, we’ve had a great couple of years. I’m looking forward to pushing out new sounds and shows, and interacting with our patrons, new and old. I want to continue to push music I’m passionate about at Habitat Living Sound and to hone my craft even more to see greater wins and success.

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CHLOE GAMMON A R T I S T. G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R . C R E AT I V E

Music was Chloe’s first creative obsession. Her mom was into many different genres of music—from Nana Mouskouri, Led Zeppelin, Janic Joplin, and REO Speedwagon to Otis Redding and B.B. King. Her passion for music encouraged her to start playing different styles and joining a punk band shortly after. The visual elements of music subculture fascinated her—the clothing, the style, the album art. All this laid the groundwork for appreciating the classic, timeless design of Daniel Wellington watches.

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How did you first get into design? When did you realize that it was something you could do?

I think designing was always something I did unconsciously. My playtime as a little kid always involved creating rich visual environments, a lot of drawing and organizing my food by colour and shape. I remember a big turning point for me was getting a book of vintage jazz album covers—I was enthralled by the art and the designers behind them, and this was when I realized that making a career out of art and design was possible.

How did your degree help shape you as a creative over time?

I studied graphic design right out of high school and quickly realized that I craved formal artistic training—I wanted to work with different 2-Dd and 3-D mediums such as painting, illustration, sculpture, photography, and printmaking, so I decided to pursue a BFA at Emily Carr. The ability to work with a variety of mediums and merge analog and digital disciplines has absolutely shaped me as an artist and designer.

How would you describe your own design style?

My own personal art explores ideas through contrast: how fabricated elements and natural environments interact, for example. As a designer, it really depends on the project and the client’s needs. My process usually involves putting very different visual elements together that are eclectic and surprising.

Who’s had the most impact on you?

Collaborative design teams really inspire me, such as National Forest out of California and Sagmeister & Walsh. I love artists and designers that who use their work to communicate important messages in powerful ways—Josh Keyes and Chris Jordan are two artists I like who convey complicated environmental themes through painting and photography.

Many of your projects appear to use layers and special finishes. What are your favourite print treatments?

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paint, and gouache in my art pieces. The imagery I work with is typically quite flat and graphic, so this variety creates depth and layers in the compositions. I really like screen printing because I can create repetitive motifs, which creates a visual language that reappears throughout my work.

You’re always so busy! Do you rely heavily on a structured schedule, or just “go with the flow”?

My days often feel too busy, so time is precious. I do rely on a structured work and project schedule, but it’s difficult to set aside enough time for selfinitiated creative projects—–time where I’m in the studio just for me.

What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Sometimes I can get so focused on a composition or project that I can’t see outside of it anymore or tell whether the elements are working or not. This can be paralyzing. Best advice? Walk away, go recharge by doing something out in the world, and come back with inspired perspective. Also, good things take time.

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