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
A film with watchmakers Petermann Bédat

A film with watchmakers Petermann Bédat

By A Collected Man

We travelled to the workshop of young Petermann Bédat to discover how they went from students to GPHG nominees...

November 2020 • 6 Min Read
From the Bench - shaping car design into an art form with Benedict Radcliffe

From the Bench - shaping car design into an art form with Benedict Radcliffe

By A Collected Man

Historically, artists have crafted their work from all sorts of materials, be it paint, marble or gold. A contrarian by nature, Benedict Radcliffe chose a different path instead...

April 2020 • 4 Min Read
Between the Hours of - Ted Gushue

Between the Hours of - Ted Gushue

By A Collected Man

Ted Gushue is an editor, writer and photographer, focusing on the automotive world. He is the current Editor of Type 7, Porsche’s Instagram-only magazine, and has recently released a book on Bentley Continentals from ...

June 2019 • 3 Min Read
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 5: The Ex-SAS soldier and his Seamaster.
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 5: The Ex-SAS soldier and his Seamaster.

OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 5: The Ex-SAS soldier and his Seamaster.

By A Collected Man

Explore the arduous, rough terrain of the Brecon Beacons with ex-SAS member and author “James Deegan”. Join him as he reflects on what it means to serve in an elite military regiment and details the significance of hi...

April 2019 • 3 Min Read
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 4: The Rower and his Seamaster
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 4: The Rower and his Seamaster

OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 4: The Rower and his Seamaster

By A Collected Man

Head out on the river with Olympic rower and Royal Navy officer Pete Reed OBE in this film, our fourth in collaboration with OMEGA. After a few false starts to his sporting career, Pete went on to become a triple gold...

January 2019
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 3: The Diver and his Seamaster

OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 3: The Diver and his Seamaster

By A Collected Man

Based on the Orkney Islands in Scotland, offshore diver Craig Muir would rather be 007 than shackled 9 to 5. Suit up for a day beneath the waves with Craig and his 2006 Seamaster Planet Ocean.

December 2018
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 2: The Watchmaker and his Seamaster

OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 2: The Watchmaker and his Seamaster

By A Collected Man

Roger W. Smith was the apprentice to the late George Daniels, inventor of OMEGA's famous Co-Axial escapement. Join Roger for a spin in his classic Mini with his Seamaster Chronograph Calibre 321 produced in 1968, on t...

November 2018
OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 1: The Clothier and his Seamaster

OMEGA Seamaster 70th Anniversary - Episode 1: The Clothier and his Seamaster

By A Collected Man

Michael Hill, Clothier and Creative Director of renowned gentlemen’s' outfitters Drakes, reflects on the synergy between textiles and his beloved 1965 Omega Seamaster 300. Find out why Michael believes rules can be br...

October 2018 • 3 Min Read
Between the Hours Of - Interview with Stephen Bayley
Between the Hours Of - Interview with Stephen Bayley

Between the Hours Of - Interview with Stephen Bayley

By A Collected Man

Stephen Bayley is a very highly regarded author, critic, columnist, broadcaster, consultant, debater and curator. Perhaps his most influential achievement was the opening of the Boilerhouse Project with Terence Conra...

February 2018 • 3 Min Read