Captain’s Log

The ongoing record of Iron Coast Timepieces — monthly dispatches, workshop notes, industry commentary, and the stories behind the build.

Dispatch: Why NH Movements?
Dispatch: Why NH Movements?
DISPATCH Why the NH Platform? When I tell someone I build watches, there's one question I get all the time: “What exactly do you build?” Fair question. So, no secrets. We... Read more...
On The Nine | Vol. 004
On The Nine | Vol. 004
What's On The Workbench Telling a Story in 26mm The first River Pilot MOTO watches are beginning to make their way toward the workbench. Soon enough, there will be movements... Read more...
On The Nine | Vol. 003
On The Nine | Vol. 003
What's On The Workbench When Iron Coast Timepieces began, there was no production line—just a workbench, a box of parts, and the determination to build something worth wearing. This month... Read more...
Dispatch: Why Mechanical?
Dispatch: Why Mechanical?
Why Mechanical? People often ask why, in a world of smartwatches and instant notifications, I choose to wear a mechanical watch every day. The answer has very little to do... Read more...
On The Nine | Vol. 002
On The Nine | Vol. 002
A monthly dispatch from Iron Coast covering the workshop, the waterfront, and the stories that inspire what we build. Read more...
Dispatch: For the Love of Lume
Dispatch: For the Love of Lume
The monthly Dispatch examines a developing trend within the watch industry and offers a perspective on where collectors, brands, and the market may be headed next. Read more...
On The Nine | Vol. 001
On The Nine | Vol. 001
A monthly dispatch from Iron Coast covering the workshop, the waterfront, and the stories that inspire what we build. Read more...
Dispatch: The Nato Strap
Dispatch: The Nato Strap
The monthly Dispatch examines a developing trend within the watch industry and offers a perspective on where collectors, brands, and the market may be headed next. Read more...