Obsessions: Contemporary Culture with Kevin Poon

Obsessions: Contemporary Culture with Kevin Poon

By Randy Lai

A gallerist, restaurateur and a bit of a watch collector, Kevin Poon exists in an interesting cross roads of culture and taste...

June 2021 • 21 Min Read
Swatch - The Last Great Innovation in Horology?

Swatch - The Last Great Innovation in Horology?

By A Collected Man

From prototypes worth thousands to accessible artist collaborations. Delve into the colourful history of the collectable plastic and rubber timepieces...

September 2020 • 22 Min Read
How Five Collectors Under-30 Approach Watches

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
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: Jason Jules

Interview: Jason Jules

By Daniel Penny

Having grown up steeped in and intrigued by fashion as well as jazz, it's no surprise that Jason Jules's work has come to explore the creative process, revealing the role of marginalised aspects of African-American cu...

February 2022 • 7 Min Read
The Art of Enamel Dials

The Art of Enamel Dials

By A Collected Man

We speak to the experts on enamel dials about their history, the different types and how they're made today...

June 2021 • 18 Min Read
The Eclectic Life and Work of Gio Ponti

The Eclectic Life and Work of Gio Ponti

By A Collected Man

We take a look at one of the most prolific designers of the 20th century and the impact he's had since...

May 2021 • 12 Min Read
Our Favourite Uses of Typography in Watches

Our Favourite Uses of Typography in Watches

By A Collected Man

We examine the interesting and creative ways type has been used across the horological world...

May 2021 • 15 Min Read
The Dying Art of Caseback Engraving
The Dying Art of Caseback Engraving

The Dying Art of Caseback Engraving

By Josh Sims

Josh Sims investigates why adding a personal touch to the underside of your watch has become a thing of the past...

March 2021 • 8 Min Read
The Revival of the Gold Watch
The Revival of the Gold Watch

The Revival of the Gold Watch

By Josh Sims

There are a lot of traditions surrounding the gold watch, but it might have evolved more than you thought...

February 2021 • 8 Min Read
Is Leica the Rolex of cameras?

Is Leica the Rolex of cameras?

By A Collected Man

How has Leica managed to differentiate itself from the rest of the photographic world...

February 2021 • 16 Min Read
The Art of Naming a Watch

The Art of Naming a Watch

By Josh Sims

Building a watch can be hard but naming it can be just as tough, we discover how different brands tackle this tricky task...

January 2021 • 8 Min Read
100 Years of the Cartier Tank Cintrée

100 Years of the Cartier Tank Cintrée

By A Collected Man

Not many watches have lasted 100 years, we look at what has kept the Tank Cintrée relevant and stylish for a century...

January 2021 • 18 Min Read
Obsessions: Design with André Fu
Obsessions: Design with André Fu

Obsessions: Design with André Fu

By Randy Lai

We sit down with the Hong Kong native to discuss everything from his award winning work to his first memories of wanting to be an architect...

January 2021 • 19 Min Read
Obsessions: Bespoke Shoemaking with Masaru Okuyama
Obsessions: Bespoke Shoemaking with Masaru Okuyama

Obsessions: Bespoke Shoemaking with Masaru Okuyama

By Randy Lai

We dive into the world of the Hong Kong-based bespoke shoemaker, to find out what it takes to make some of the finest footwear in the world…

December 2020 • 15 Min Read
How the Lange 1 Became a Modern Icon

How the Lange 1 Became a Modern Icon

By A Collected Man

We find out what it took to create the Lange 1 back in 1994...

December 2020 • 19 Min Read
The art of bracelet making

The art of bracelet making

By A Collected Man

We take a closer look at how these intricate objects, oft an afterthought, have made a difference to our timepieces over the years…

November 2020 • 20 Min Read
Gone Fishing: How The Salmon Dial Came To Be

Gone Fishing: How The Salmon Dial Came To Be

By A Collected Man

They might not be to everyone's taste, but the salmon dial is a big part of the market today. We look at their history, how they're made and who's buying them...

November 2020 • 17 Min Read