Impossible Makes Incredible
Yacht design has become increasingly imaginative and futuristic. What was once a relatively staid world of one design fits all, irrespective of the length of the vessel, has in recent years developed into a discipline akin to conceiving Captain Nemo’s Nautilus – “the sword of the sea” – or the latest Bond villain’s command deck from which to […]
Cars and Watches
Cars and watches go together like strawberries & cream, Bonnie & Clyde or champagne & oysters. The association makes sense. Motorsport and horology share key elements: mechanical precision, innovative materials, complex engineering and the most refined aesthetics. By the mid-20th century, watch brands were not only timing famous races around the world but were also sponsoring […]
The decade that style forgot… or did it?
The 1970s are often referred to as “the decade that style forgot”. Look at men’s fashions of the time – not just the elephantine bell-bottomed trousers, but also oversized lapels and collars on jackets and shirts. If you lived through it, as I did, it seemed as if everything which wasn’t corduroy was velvet – […]
Who’s Zooming Who
Watches & Wonders is the sort of name only the watch industry could come up with but, whilst there were few actual wonders at the annual trade fair, there were some very good, creative and even imaginative designs on show. And seeing so many new watches in one go provides a snapshot of where the […]
Five Watches Under 5k
Fathers are men who dared to place the world’s hopes and dreams in their children. As such they guide us and help us shape our personality and attitude in the world. I remember fondly how Scout refers to his father Atticus in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, “It was times like these when I […]
Going green!
Green, not just as the colour but as a symbol of sustainability, has been fully embraced by luxury watch brands if the recent Watches & Wonders novelties are anything to guide us by. It may be that Covid-19 has taught us to slow down and appreciate the wonders of nature, it may be pure and […]
Tomorrow is another day
Perpetual calendars have become increasingly popular as a complication over the last few years. Part of the reason for that is the ability to solve the complex problems that the Gregorian calendar presents with innovative mechanisms, specifically, the number of days a week, weeks per year and irregular days per month. To put it another […]
Measured Time
Most brands have a chronograph watch in their line-up. It is the single best-selling complication on the market. A “go-to” watch that, if executed well, has a good chance to become popular with collectors. Consequently, the list of them available is extensive and the range runs from the functional and austere to the opulent and […]
Pretty little things
Watches & Wonders 2021 have delighted us with a wide variety of stunning jewelled watches that show brands pushing their skills and expertise in both, horology and gem-setting. It is a joy to see the optimism and talent that these pieces reveal. After over a year of darkness, it is time to shine! Patek Philippe […]
Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible
Bentley created the modern luxury Grand Tourer segment in 2003. Now in its third generation, the Continental GT is the most agile ever. As a lover of cabriolets, I couldn’t resist to take their Convertible V8 for a spin. The Dragon Red II paintwork contrasts with the dark grey metallic hood complemented by 22” five […]
