Head to Watches of Switzerland Knightsbridge this weekend for an amazing Patek Philippe exhibition September 28, 2023 If you’re looking for some horological inspiration this weekend, head over to Watches of Switzerland in Knightsbridge, where you can find a unique and inspiring collection of Patek Philippes. The exhibition is designed to celebrate the finest in watchmaking, looking at both the brand’s iconic timepieces and paying homage to the historic references that have [...]
What’s ticking? All the latest news from Rolex, Tissot and more September 11, 2023 Swiss watchmaking is a multifaceted beast. Here, Tissot does the digital time warp; one of its neighbouring Jura Mountains blue-bloods fast forwards to the materials future; while Germany’s finest ‘uhrmacher’ slides into top gear. The Crown hits the town In a shock move announced on 25 August, in the absence of any direct descendants, Jörg [...]
Tudor launches new versions of its ‘FXD’ Pelagos diving watch September 7, 2023 Setting sail with the elite Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Tudor has launched two new versions of its ‘FXD’ Pelagos diving watch. There is now a ‘time-only’ and a stopwatch-fitted ‘chronograph’ (pictured right), each inspired by regatta racing. Expect to see the Chrono model on wrists at the America’s Cup, whose 37th edition is off the [...]
Into the blue: Three great watches that are beautiful in blue September 5, 2023 Taking inspiration from the sea and the sky, these are some of our favourite new watch releases from Switzerland and beyond, all looking beautiful in blue. Oris Aquis Pro 4000m The historic watchmaker of Holstein has progressed in leaps, bounds and huge splashes in recent years – from designer savvy to in-house mechanical nous. This [...]
How Swatch hopes to recapture the MoonSwatch magic with new Blancpain collab September 5, 2023 The groundbreaking, plastic-fantastic, injection-moulded Swatch watch was a fashion-forward crutch for Switzerland’s ailing giants 40 years back. It bolstered household names like Omega, Longines, Rado, Tissot et al, all desperately consolidated by the late Nicholas Hayek following the devastation wrought in the Seventies by cheap, electronic quartz tech’ from East Asia. Ironically, at the hands [...]
El Fuerte is proof that Marbella is now a luxury destination September 4, 2023 For decades the Costa del Sol has been a byword for Brits abroad. However, after years of hen and stag dos, accessible package holidays and cheap flights, it has reinvented itself as a contemporary getaway for the Insta-smart traveller. At the centre of it all is El Fuerte, a stunning property dating back to 1957, [...]
Jordan Bespoke: The coolest bags on the circuit August 31, 2023 Sometimes good things really do come to those who wait. If you’re looking for the perfect present for someone this Christmas, now might be the time to get the process started. Take fine Italian leatherware producer Jordan Bespoke – each of its creations are hand made, with an impossible amount of detail going into everything [...]
Nobu Shoreditch is back, now with ultra-chic new rooftop rooms June 5, 2023 The weekend: Like most London hotels, Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch was forced close in March 2020, due to the pandemic. It reopened some two years later, having taken advantage of its time out of the spotlight to upgrade its offering. Found in a quiet street in what is London’s most creative corner, just off Great [...]
Radio star: The incredible story of the Panerai diving watch almost lost to the sea April 26, 2023 In the nineties, you didn’t have Patagonia gilets, quarter-zip sweaters or Logan Roy logo-less baseball caps – you had ‘oversize’ watches. They were status symbols you could drive right into the boardroom, unlike your 911, and style statements to mark you out in a sea of suits. The sea is an appropriate metaphor, as the ur [...]
Top women’s watches, from Cartier to Jaeger-LeCoultre and Chanel April 25, 2023 It’s been an incredible Spring for wristwear and women have been catered for impressively by the giants of horology. Here are some of our favourite women’s watches hitting stores now. CARTIER BAIGNOIRE ALLONGÉE This latest Baignoire looks simple (the Francophone among you are correct: it really is named after its bath-like shape) but its creation [...]