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The Story of early F.P. Journe

By Russell Sheldrake

In an attempt to better understand Francois-Paul Journe and his early work, we have put together a three-part series of articles. Read Chapter I: The Story...

May 2020 • 22 Min Read

A Brief History of De Bethune

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

Even in the already niche world of independent watchmaking, De Bethune occupies a very particular, small corner. The brand, guided from birth 20 years ago by master watchmaker Denis Flageollet, is a reflection of his ...

June 2022 • 19 Min Read

Can And Should Watches be Investments ?

By Kwan Ann Tan

We explore the relationship between collecting and investing, the meteoric rise and supposed ongoing fall of certain “hyped-up” pieces over the past few months, and ultimately, who determines value when it comes to wa...

June 2022 • 18 Min Read

How Collaborations Shaped the Watch World

By Randy Lai

It's hard to escape them in the watch world, so we wanted to take a look back at the history of collaborations in the watch world and how they have made a difference over the years...

July 2021 • 11 Min Read

Gérald Genta: Beyond the Royal Oak and Nautilus

By Russell Sheldrake

What makes Gérald Genta the greatest watch designer of all time is not his two most famous watches, but rather the entire body of work that he tirelessly built up over a career spanning nearly 60 years. We take a look...

January 2022 • 13 Min Read

The Origins of Sylvain Pinaud

By Russell Sheldrake

With a refreshingly free-spirited approach to his work, Sylvain Pinaud is not your typical watchmaker.

May 2023 • 8 Min Read

The Economics of Brands in the Secondary Market

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

It is a subject that has elicited lively debate ever since Rolex announced it would float its certified pre-owned programme. We spoke with industry experts to understand how brands entering the secondary space will re...

May 2023 • 18 Min Read

Inspirations Behind Today’s Independent Watchmakers

By Kwan Ann Tan

We spoke to seven independent watchmakers who shared stories about the heritage and history that they see their watchmaking as having descended from, and the people that have been important to their journeys today.

April 2023 • 12 Min Read

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

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

By Russell Sheldrake

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

By Kwan Ann Tan

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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