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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Collector's Guide: The Patek Philippe 3970

By A Collected Man

The reference 3970 is a neo-vintage piece that marks an era of transition and transformation. Long overlooked, we explore its history, the four generations that comprise this reference, and its unique variations...

April 2022 • 18 Min Read

Interview: Han Ates

By Daniel Penny

From owning his own factory at the age of 25 to selling it all, opening a restaurant, and now, creating high-quality denim in the UK at Blackhorse Lane Atelier since 2016, Hans Ates has led a colourful life. We spoke ...

April 2022 • 11 Min Read

Interview: Oliver Spencer

By Josh Sims

One of the UK’s most respected menswear designers and retailers, Oliver Spencer designs clothes for the modern man. We spoke with him to get a sense of how his two very different brands represent his personality, as ...

March 2022 • 9 Min Read

Downtime with Jack Peñate

By A Collected Man

In the first of our Downtime series, we take some time out with musician Jack Peñate. Instead of another interview about their work, we want to know how Peñate switches off, unplugging from his day job of composing ...

March 2022 • 3 Min Read

Interview: Shinobu Namae

By Jens Jensen

Shinobu Namae, head chef of L'Effervescence, takes us through his process when it comes to sourcing local produce and his path to getting started in cooking…

March 2022 • 10 Min Read

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

Derek Pratt: The Forgotten Watchmaker

By A Collected Man

An English watchmaker who is rarely mentioned in the watch world, Derek Pratt's mark in the world of horology is far bigger than we might previously have assumed. We explore his horological journey and work, including...

March 2022 • 16 Min Read

Interview: Rankin

By Josh Sims

Known simply as Rankin, the photographer is well known for his influence on the British fashion industry, as well as his insightful portraiture. We sat down with him to get his opinion on social media, commercial phot...

March 2022 • 7 Min Read

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