The rare and unusual watches of early F.P. Journe

The rare and unusual watches of early F.P. Journe

By A Collected Man

In the third and final chapter of our exploration into the life and works of François-Paul Journe, we take a look at the oddities and outliers of his creations that seem to defy the rules of his main collections.

June 2020 • 23 Min Read
Understanding Andy Warhol as a Collector

Understanding Andy Warhol as a Collector

By A Collected Man

Alongside his era-defining Pop Art, Andy Warhol was a once in a generation collector of everything from watches to fine art and even cookie jars...

August 2021 • 13 Min Read
Interview: Marek Reichman

Interview: Marek Reichman

By Josh Sims

Aston Martin's Head of Creative talks to us about his design process and the struggle to keep cars beautiful and interesting...

July 2021 • 11 Min Read
A Potted History of Japanese Whisky Collecting

A Potted History of Japanese Whisky Collecting

By Randy Lai

From first arriving on Japanese shores in the mid-19th century to a complete Ichiro's Card series selling for £1.1 million just last year, there is more to collecting Japanese whisky than meets the eye...

December 2021 • 10 Min Read
Interview: Jason Atherton

Interview: Jason Atherton

By Josh Sims

The English chef and restauranteur, Jason Atherton has earned multiple Michelin stars across his many restaurants which span the globe from New York to Dubai and London. We sat down with him to talk about coping with ...

June 2022 • 8 Min Read
Interview: Raúl Pagès

Interview: Raúl Pagès

By A Collected Man

One of the most exciting young watchmakers working today, we discover there is a lot more to Raúl Pagès than his unique form of horology…

June 2022 • 9 Min Read
Interview: Hans Ulrich Obrist

Interview: Hans Ulrich Obrist

By Josh Sims

Hans Ulrich Obrist is a Swiss art curator, art historian and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in London. Often described as one of the most powerful people in the art world, Obrist has been obsessed with ...

June 2022 • 7 Min Read
Can And Should Watches be Investments ?
Can And Should Watches be Investments ?

Can And Should Watches be Investments ?

By A Collected Man

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
Interview: Doo Sik Lew
Interview: Doo Sik Lew

Interview: Doo Sik Lew

By A Collected Man

Doo Sik Lew – better known as @doobooloo on Instagram – has certainly curated an incredible collection over the years, which we glimpse through tasteful watch photographs on his feed. We spoke to Lew about his approac...

June 2022 • 9 Min Read
Interview: Nicholas Biebuyck

Interview: Nicholas Biebuyck

By Randy Lai

Speaking with the Heritage Director of TAG Heuer and industry veteran, we cover topics from his early fascination with motorsport and trips to Silverstone with his Father, to the state of the vintage Heuer market toda...

June 2022 • 15 Min Read
The Museum Every Watch Collector has to Visit

The Museum Every Watch Collector has to Visit

By A Collected Man

We take a guided tour of the Musée International d'Horlogerie and pick out some of the highlights from their world beating collection...

May 2022 • 14 Min Read
Interview: Hiroyuki Nagatomi

Interview: Hiroyuki Nagatomi

By Jens Jensen

Originally trained as an architect, lighting designer Hiroyuki Nagatomi is the co-founder of New Light Pottery alongside his wife. We spoke to him in his studio in Nara City about the materials that go into these uniq...

May 2022 • 5 Min Read
Has minimalism in watch design gone too far?
Has minimalism in watch design gone too far?

Has minimalism in watch design gone too far?

By A Collected Man

While watchmaking is often closely associated with intricate decoration, there is another school of thought that values designs of a much more pared down variety. We explore these historic origins of this kind of watc...

May 2022 • 18 Min Read
Interview: Hosanna Swee, Photographer and Leica Ambassador
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
The Story of the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel

The Story of the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel

By A Collected Man

An unusual watch which has roots in the 17th century, we take a closer look at the origins of the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel, as well as variations on the theme...

May 2022 • 19 Min Read
The Watchmaking Journey of Kari Voutilainen

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...

April 2022 • 17 Min Read
Interview: David Coggins

Interview: David Coggins

By David Hellqvist

Based in New York, David Coggins is a writer, fisherman, and has a keen eye for style. We spoke to Coggins about his passion for fly fishing, his fishing-inspired collection created in conjunction with Drake, and how ...

April 2022 • 7 Min Read