Women In Watchmaking

Women In Watchmaking

By A Collected Man

For International Women's Day, we examine the roles women have played in watchmaking, be it in the past, present or future. Speaking with some of the most talented people in the industry to see what has changed over ...

March 2022 • 12 Min Read
The Women Behind Cartier

The Women Behind Cartier

By Neha S. Bajpai

From marrying into the aristocracy to some of the company’s most creative minds, the female influence on Cartier over the years cannot be ignored…  

November 2021 • 16 Min Read
Interview: Hosanna Swee, Photographer and Leica Ambassador

Interview: Hosanna Swee, Photographer and Leica Ambassador

By Randy Lai

We spoke to Singaporean photographer and collector Hosanna Swee on her creative process, the visual language of horology, and her collecting philosophy…

May 2022 • 9 Min Read
Why Does Provenance In Watches Matter?

Why Does Provenance In Watches Matter?

By A Collected Man

The provenance of a watch makes up a crucial part of a watch’s value, in both personal and monetary terms. We intend to explore the “industry” of provenance, the effects it has on value and, in essence, the various fo...

July 2022 • 18 Min Read
Interview: Patrick Johnson

Interview: Patrick Johnson

By Randy Lai

From Tuscan-made tailoring to "wearable comfort food", we spoke to Johnson about the challenges of chasing purity in design, bridging the gap between online and offline experiences, and watches as design objects...

March 2022 • 10 Min Read
DISCOVERING BERNHARD ZWINZ | A collected Man

Discovering Bernhard Zwinz

By Russell Sheldrake

The Austrian independent watchmaker is known in the industry as one of the best, and is only just stepping out on his own.

March 2023 • 10 Min Read
Collector’s Guide: Asymmetrical Watches | A Collected Man | Journal blog

A Collector's Guide: Asymmetrical Watches

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

Few principles have been as universally adopted in watchmaking as the concept of visual symmetry. So observing when these principles are bent or broken leads to some of the most interesting watch designs to date.

February 2023 • 34 Min Read
A Closer Look at Collecting in Singapore with Tom Chng

A Closer Look at Collecting in Singapore with Tom Chng

By Randy Lai

Co-founder of Singapore Watch Club and enthusiast when it comes to all things vintage Audemars Piguet, we sit down with Tom Chng to discuss his personal journey and all the organisations he has impacted along the way.

January 2023 • 13 Min Read
Downtime: Nigel Cabourn
Downtime: Nigel Cabourn

Downtime: Nigel Cabourn

By A Collected Man

We chat with fashion designer, Nigel Cabourn about his life in the industry and what he does with his downtime. Escaping work for a round or tennis, or a session of cross fit helps him unplug from his daily work, allo...

December 2022
A Collector’s Guide to Parmigiani Fleurier
A Collector’s Guide to Parmigiani Fleurier

A Collector’s Guide to Parmigiani Fleurier

By A Collected Man

Distinguished by their classical style and shape, early Parmigiani watches have often been overlooked by collectors. We trace the history of the brand, looking at how Michel Parmigiani transformed his restoration work...

December 2022 • 20 Min Read
A Collected Man REVIEW: CHARLES FRODSHAM DOUBLE IMPULSE CHRONOMETER

Charles Frodsham Double Impulse Chronometer

By Russell Sheldrake

We take a look at what it’s like to live with the first wristwatch with Daniels’s double impulse escapement.

December 2022 • 7 Min Read
Is the Longines 13ZN still Collectible? | A Collected Man Journal

Is The Longines 13ZN Still Collectible?

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

While the last decade saw certain references powered by Longines calibre 13ZN become increasingly collectible, we look past the hype and auction prices to see what it is about these watches that makes them so attracti...

November 2022 • 15 Min Read
The Philosophies of Matt Jacobson | A Collected Man London Journal

The Philosophies Of Matt Jacobson

By Russell Sheldrake

Employee number seven at Meta, Matt Jacobson has some incredibly interesting and valuable approaches to life, collecting and everything inbetween.

November 2022 • 11 Min Read
THE SPACE AGE WITH PIERRE CARDIN WATCHES | A Collected Man London | Journal
THE SPACE AGE WITH PIERRE CARDIN WATCHES | A Collected Man London | Journal

The Space Age With Pierre Cardin Watches

By Kwan Ann Tan

Daring and quirky, these Pierre Cardin Espace watches are unlike many of the sleek, polished pieces that we are used to seeing. Created by a trailblazer in fashion, these pieces push boundaries in both design and prod...

November 2022 • 13 Min Read
Looking Closer with Daniel Roth | A Collected Man London | Interview
Looking Closer with Daniel Roth | A Collected Man London | Interview

An Afternoon With Daniel Roth

By Russell Sheldrake

As one of the very first watchmakers to go independent, Daniel Roth has been at the forefront of horology for decades. Now creating as few as three or four watches a year under the Jean Daniel Nicholas banner, we caug...

November 2022 • 10 Min Read
Rare and unusual – the story of the Patek Philippe Calatrava

A Visual Guide To Rare Patek Philippe Calatravas

By A Collected Man

Born in 1932, a significant year for Patek Philippe, it was a watch that marked a different direction for the brand and would, more than 50 years later, come to define the Calatrava line. We take a closer look at rare...

August 2022 • 10 Min Read
Interview: Dafydd Jones A Collected Man Journal

Interview: Dafydd Jones

By Daniel Penny

Welsh photographer Dafydd Jones is best known as the society photographer of the new Bright Young Things of the 1980s, capturing the peculiarities of upper-class English life. We spoke to him about the images he captu...

August 2022 • 10 Min Read
The Importance of London Watchmaking

The Importance of London Watchmaking

By Russell Sheldrake

Watchmaking in London goes back more than 500 years, with many of the biggest advancements and achievements in the industry taking place in the English capital...

August 2022 • 11 Min Read