Salon Privé London
Red-coated medal-brandishing Chelsea Pensioners, some of whom fought on D-Day, vied for attention with million-pound cars at the inaugural Salon Privé London. It was held during four days of glorious sunshine on the lawn of SW3’s Royal Hospital, acting as an amuse-bouche for Salon Privé’s main Blenheim Palace bunfight later in the year, on 31st […]
Watches & Wonders, the reunion
Watches and Wonders 2022 has been the first major Swiss watch fair in over two years and, whilst it felt great to be back in a familiar environment, it felt simultaneously strange. The lack of both Asian and Russian attendees meant that the show seemed less busy than expected, but on the whole, it was […]
It’s getting pretty complicated
Slowly but steadily watch brands have realised that women care about their wristwear. Gone are the days when you could just make a smaller version of your best-selling men’s watch, stick a few diamonds on it and sell it to the ladies. As women become increasingly independent and wealthy, take more space in boardrooms, on […]
Complexity and horological artistry
It was with much excitement that the watch industry flocked to the 2022 edition of Watches & Wonders after a three-year hiatus. Royalty brands like Patek Philippe were there to show everyone why they still are THE most collectable watches in the world. There is a sublime elegance to Patek Philippe. Despite the complexity and […]
She, He, They
From design to advertising campaigns, watch brands are proving their willingness to include gender neutral choices in their collections. For some – like Nomos – this is not new. From the word go their watches have looked good on any wrist; the simplicity and economy of their design breaking down all kinds of barriers of […]
King Arthur meets Game of Thrones
Roger Dubuis started its watchmaking journey 27 years ago, from the beginning stating his ground by creating striking timepieces that quickly caught the attention of watch collectors worldwide for their technical complexity and avant-garde designs. Their latest adventure reshapes our understanding of Hyper Horology by bringing to life the eighth iteration of their iconic Knights […]
New Orbis Mundi
Two hundred years ago this year, Édouard Bovet, a watchmaker who learnt his trade in Switzerland, perfected it in London and made his reputation in China, decided to open his own company with his brothers, to bring luxury Swiss watches into the Chinese market. The success was immediate and extraordinary, to the point that Bovet […]
Rare Handcrafts 2022
From April 6 to 23, 2022, at its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône, the iconic watch manufacturer is presenting nearly 60 Rare Handcrafts creations that pay tribute to a wide range of artisanal skills. Apart from these treasures that reflect wonderfully inspired, magnificent craftsmanship, visitors can also watch masters of their art demonstrating tradition-steeped […]
Breguet Reine de Naples
In 1812, Abraham-Louis Breguet created the very first wristwatch for Napoleon’s sister, Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. This historic piece, freely interpreted, is the inspiration for a feminine collection which has become legendary. Unfortunately, the original vanished at some point, lost forever… which somehow adds to the mystery and romanticism around many of Breguet’s timepieces. […]
Suzuki’s New GSX-S1000
Streamlined and stunning in shape and form, Suzuki has launched its new GSX-S1000 naked street bike. Jeremy Webb has been one of the first journalists to get a ride on one. When he returned from their HQ, the smile on his face said it all. There is nothing better than jumping on a brand-new bike […]
