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How Watchmaking Adapts in Times of Crisis

By A Collected Man

We take a look at what the industry has to do to survive times of global economic hardship...

March 2021 • 19 Min Read

Five Movements that changed the World – Part I

By A Collected Man

We look at some of the most important movements in the world of horology...

February 2021 • 18 Min Read

The Art of Dial Finishing

By Tony Traina

Tony Traina dials in on the myriad of techniques that have gone into finishing dials over the centuries...

September 2021

Interview: David Rockwell

By Josh Sims

We speak with the architect of all Nobu restaurants about his passion for stage design and playing the piano every day...

August 2021

How Five Collectors Under-30 Approach Watches

By Randy Lai

We spoke with the younger generation about their collecting habits, philosophies and desires to see how they're evolving the hobby...

August 2021

The Birth of Ultra-Thin, Automatic Perpetual Calendars

By A Collected Man

We take a close look at three neo-vintage models from the 'Holy Trinity' that have picked up a lot of attention in the last couple of years...

September 2021

George Margetts - The Unknown Watchmaker Who Inspired George Daniels

By Dr. Andrew Hildreth

Dr. Andrew Hildreth uncovers the life and work of a genius mathematician and watchmaker, who legacy is marred by bankruptcy and lunacy...

September 2021

Making the Case for Round and Shaped Watches

By Josh Sims

Josh Sims examines why so many defining watches come in shaped cases and asks if we are seeing less imagination in this area than we once were...

September 2021

The Art of Dial Finishing

By Tony Traina

Tony Traina dials in on the myriad of techniques that have gone into finishing dials over the centuries...

September 2021

The Rise and Fall of Lancia Cars

By Simon de Burton

Simon de Burton traces back the journey of one of the most iconic car manufacturers of all time. Raw, claustrophobic, and designed to race without compromise...

September 2021

Interview: David Rockwell

By Josh Sims

We speak with the architect of all Nobu restaurants about his passion for stage design and playing the piano every day...

August 2021

How Five Collectors Under-30 Approach Watches

By Randy Lai

We spoke with the younger generation about their collecting habits, philosophies and desires to see how they're evolving the hobby...

August 2021

The Watchmaking Journey of Kari Voutilainen

By A Collected Man

One of the most complete watchmakers in the world, we dive deep into the Finnish watchmaker's story and some of his most significant creations to date...

August 2021

Interview: Simon Crompton

By A Collected Man

The founder of Permanent Style has a lot to say about the state of menswear, his rise through the world of fashion blogging and becoming the trusted voice of finely crafted garments...

August 2021