When it comes to luxury watches, the 1990s are back, baby! October 20, 2024 It’s an observation likely to provoke a torrent of below-the-line abuse in watch nerd circles. But here we go: luxury watches as we know and love them owe their existence to a surprisingly modern confluence of circumstances. While the mechanics inside still tick to the tune of 200-year-old technology something happened in the decade that’s [...]
The latest watch news from Swatch, Saint Laurent and more October 20, 2024 The latest goings-on in the world of haute horlogerie, from a back-to-the-future 1970s LED digital to Swatch’s new Mission on Earth range and an actually-futuristic LED analogue DIODE TO JOY In the early 1970s, Girard-Perregaux took it upon itself to develop (at huge cost) its own battery-powered movement, the Calibre 350. Appropriately, the 350 launched [...]
The reinvention of watch firm Hublot, from sci-fi artistry timepieces to sapphire and titanium October 19, 2024 Introducing brave new disciplines to Hublot’s universe is the sci-fi artistry of Daniel Arsham, reports Alex Doak This issue’s ‘Watching the Watchmen’ feature charts the 1990s multi-pronged reinvention of the ’luxury timepiece’ as we know it, and Hublot is a key player. Admittedly, its porthole case and rubber strap was a tough sell on launch [...]
New Porsche 911 GT3 revealed – including option of rear seats October 18, 2024 Say Guten Tag to the new 911 GT3. The most hardcore, track-focused version of Porsche’s iconic sports car has received a mid-life makeover, with revised aero, a shorter final-drive ratio and more lightweight parts. Plus the option of rear seats for the first time. The updated, fourth-generation GT3 – known as the 992.2 to Porsche [...]
Don’t sweat it: How to fix fitness damage to your appearance October 18, 2024 Here are expert treatments to address the signs of overtraining that might be impacting your skin, hair, and overall appearance.
Laser focus: How laser hair removal got all-inclusive October 18, 2024 More people in the UK are expected to undergo laser hair removal, including those who previously faced barriers such as skin tone, hair colour, or pain tolerance.
I tried embracing ‘JOMO’ travel during Sober October October 17, 2024 Leading holiday firm Vrbo predicts ‘JOMO travel’ as a trend for 2025 – the Joys of Missing Out – so I focused on my wellness on a luxury trip and felt better than ever.
Travel inspo – the top travel destinations for 2025 October 17, 2024 As travel continues to evolve for millennials and gen Z, some surprising gems are topping the list of must-go-to destinations for next year. This list, compiled by Amex Travel, offers some great inspiration for your next escape from an increasingly dark and dreary London, featuring everything from vibrant cities to secluded beaches and dramatic scenery. [...]
The Apprentice film review: A gloriously dark origin story for Trump October 17, 2024 As we near the US Presidential election, The Apprentice has attracted much controversy from one of the candidates. This early-days biopic of Donald Trump has been denounced by the 45th President, who sent a cease-and-desist letter causing the film to have trouble finding a distributor. But is it worth the fuss? Starting in the early [...]
Boris Johnson Unleashed: Puns, prose but too little punch October 17, 2024 Let’s face it: if you aren’t a Boris fan or someone inclined to read every political biography, it’s unlikely you will pick up this book. When I told my brother I was reading it, his response was: “Why would you want to relive that mess?!?”. My mother was more pointed: “I’m not reading anything by [...]