How the Reverso Flipped its Script

How the Reverso Flipped its Script

By A Collected Man

We take a look at how this iconic model turned its fortunes around and speak to the collectors digging into its past...

August 2021 • 15 Min Read
The Rise of Neo-Vintage Watches

The Rise of Neo-Vintage Watches

By A Collected Man

Long discarded by collectors, neo-vintage watches are now having their moment in the sun...

July 2021 • 19 Min Read
The Balance of Symmetry and Asymmetry in Dial Design

The Balance of Symmetry and Asymmetry in Dial Design

By Felix Scholz

Felix Scholz discusses how balance in design can be found in both symmetry and asymmetry...

June 2021 • 8 Min Read
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
The Life and Career of Günter Blümlein

The Life and Career of Günter Blümlein

By Simon de Burton

We take a look back at a man who resurrected three of the, now, most established names in watchmaking...

May 2021 • 8 Min Read
The Birth of Ultra-Thin, Automatic Perpetual Calendars

The Birth of Ultra-Thin, Automatic Perpetual Calendars

By A Collected Man

We take a close look at three neo-vintage models from the 'Holy Trinity' that have picked up a lot of attention in the last couple of years...

September 2021
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...

August 2021
A Collector’s Guide to the 'Collection Privée Cartier Paris'

A Collector’s Guide to the 'Collection Privée Cartier Paris'

By A Collected Man

We take a look at a time period of Cartier that kickstarted their horological efforts that we see today...

April 2021 • 25 Min Read
A Collector’s Guide to Early Daniel Roth
A Collector’s Guide to Early Daniel Roth

A Collector’s Guide to Early Daniel Roth

By A Collected Man

We break down some of the master watchmaker's earliest, and most desirable, work...

February 2021 • 28 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
Understanding the Aquanaut, Patek Philippe's Most Versatile watch

Understanding the Aquanaut, Patek Philippe's Most Versatile watch

By A Collected Man

We take a look at arguably the sportiest Patek Philippe watch ever made...

January 2021 • 21 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 disruptive world of early Richard Mille

The disruptive world of early Richard Mille

By A Collected Man

We go back to the very beginning of the brand to figure out what makes Richard Mille watches so different and desirable... 

October 2020 • 24 Min Read
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790

A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790

By A Collected Man

Everything you need to know about the mid-sized Royal Oak that is growing in popularity day-by-day...

September 2020 • 33 Min Read
Swatch - The Last Great Innovation in Horology?
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 Philippe Dufour crafts the world’s finest watches

How Philippe Dufour crafts the world’s finest watches

By A Collected Man

He may have only made three watches since launching his eponymous brand, but there is far more to the watches of Philippe Dufour than you may think...

September 2020 • 23 Min Read
A Collector’s guide to the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800

A Collector’s guide to the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800

By A Collected Man

We breakdown the mid-sized Nautilus and see how it varied over its 25 year production run...

August 2020 • 30 Min Read
The daring creations of Cartier London

The daring creations of Cartier London

By A Collected Man

One of three houses, we take a look at the creative output that came from Cartier London from its founding to today...

August 2020 • 17 Min Read