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
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

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

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

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

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

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 enigmatic Khanjar watches of the Sultan of Oman
The enigmatic Khanjar watches of the Sultan of Oman

The enigmatic Khanjar watches of the Sultan of Oman

By A Collected Man

Gifts from a Sultan, we take a long look at Khanjar-signed watches to try to understand what makes them so desirable...

November 2020 • 15 Min Read
The art of bracelet making
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
What is the point of concept cars?

What is the point of concept cars?

By Josh Sims

We take a look back at the concept cars from the past 70 years and ask what these outlandish designs have given the automotive world...

October 2020 • 9 Min Read
How car design has influenced the world of watches

How car design has influenced the world of watches

By Simon de Burton

Simon de Burton takes us on a trip through the long connection between automotive and horological design...

October 2020 • 12 Min Read