Focus On Forest Hill: Meet the up-and-coming part of south east London that’s been dubbed the “new nappy valley” November 16, 2017 Like a lot of south east London, Forest Hill likes to keep a low profile – lest anyone find out just how good it is. But as the affordability crisis forces more and more Londoners to search the nooks and crannies of the capital for decent housing, many of them have alighted upon this useful [...]
Watch care 101: How to make sure your timepiece doesn’t lose its value November 16, 2017 | City Talk The correct care of your watch is crucial. Here is a six-step guide from Bucherer’s Sabriye Cambulat, online sales manager and Jamie Hardes, technical manager. Steer Clear of Fluids Do not use any products or fluids to clean your watch. Always avoid putting your watch in your pocket. The watch should always be wrapped – [...]
Interiors: As we face a future without wood-burning stoves, we look at alternative ways to fire up the home November 16, 2017 Earlier this autumn Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, caused a storm by announcing plans to put restrictions on wood-burning stoves, forbidding the burning of solid fuel in certain zones. If they go ahead, it’s not only the authenticity of a stone-baked pizza from your favourite pizzeria that would be extinguished – the aromas and hypnotic [...]
The Long Weekend: There’s more to Geneva than conference centres, including the La Réserve November 13, 2017 Geneva may be a business capital from Monday to Friday, but there's something for the weekend here too. The weekend: Witness the scrum for hand-luggage space on Friday night flights from Geneva to London City Airport and you’d be forgiven for thinking the city simply kicked its residents out when the international organisations and private [...]
Swim with the pigs in the Bahamas: How domestic swine became big business for the paradise islands November 13, 2017 On 9 September the ocean around the Bahamas’ Long Island and the Exumas vanished. Where there should have been endless stretches of aquamarine, there was mile upon mile of muddy grey sand, flecked with seams of stringy kelp, all set against a foreboding backdrop of slate-grey cloud. Sandwiched between hurricanes Irma to the west and [...]
The new diver’s watch, why the Breitling Superocean Héritage II is the best choice for you November 10, 2017 | City Talk A classic diver’s watch the Breitling Superocean Héritage II celebrates its 60th anniversary with a design refresh and a brand-new movement developed with Tudor. The new Breitling calibre takes inspiration from the Tudor Caliber MT5612 used in the popular Black Bay watches. The Breitling Superocean Héritage II comes in a few different models at 42mm [...]
How to get the ideal horizontal workout: Sleep is as important as nutrition and exercise, so why do we so often sacrifice it? November 8, 2017 As a personal trainer, most people I meet want to lose weight, build muscle or recover from an injury. But I never meet anyone who says they want to sleep better. Despite this, its something we look at closely at my gym, No1 Fitness, because it’s such an important factor in improving health. I’d [...]
Iconic film watches November 8, 2017 | City Talk The not-so-humble watch says a lot about our personalities, lifestyle choices and possible financial status. It’s a timeless accessory that simultaneously carries history and innovation. When it comes to characters on the silver screen, the right watch should completely encapsulate our protagonist and many watches have done that. Here’s our pick of memorable movie watches. [...]
Impressionists in London at Tate Britain doesn’t have enough impressionists in it November 7, 2017 The year is 1871 and French artists are pouring out of Paris like so much spilled milk, the pail they once called home having been kicked over by the recalcitrant mule that, in this metaphor, is the Franco-Prussian War. Among the thousands who sought refuge in Britain were conscription-dodging Claude Monet and his associated network [...]
Paul Newman’s $17.8m Rolex November 3, 2017 | City Talk Legendary Hollywood actor Paul Newman left behind many legacies but one has been labelled with a price. Auctioned at Phillip’s in New York City this week, the $17.8m (buyer’s premium included) Rolex Daytona was sold to an anonymous bidder on the phone breaking the record for the most expensive wristwatch ever sold. Oscar winner Newman [...]