The Journal | Read our lifestyle journal on watches and watchmakers – Tagged "Guides"

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?

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

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 ?

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

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

A Guide to A Collected Man Watch Photography Journal

Our Advice for Better Watch Photography

By A Collected Man

Watches are tricky things to take photographs of, so we wanted to share some of the tips, tricks and techniques we’ve learnt that hopefully anyone can apply…

July 2022 • 9 Min Read

A Brief History of De Bethune

By A Collected Man

Even in the already niche world of independent watchmaking, De Bethune occupies a very particular, small corner. The brand, guided from birth 20 years ago by master watchmaker Denis Flageollet, is a reflection of his ...

June 2022 • 19 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

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

A Collector's Guide: The Datograph

By A Collected Man

We break down the smallest details of A. Lange & Söhne's legendary chronograph and discover variations not seen before...

December 2021 • 21 Min Read

Watchmaking Through Time and Space with Vianney Halter

By A Collected Man

Existing between past and future, reality and fiction, Vianney Halter has created watches that continue to challenge our conceptions of what watchmaking is...

October 2021 • 16 Min Read