The Story of early F.P. Journe

The Story of early F.P. Journe

By Russell Sheldrake

In an attempt to better understand Francois-Paul Journe and his early work, we have put together a three-part series of articles. Read Chapter I: The Story...

May 2020 • 22 Min Read
A Brief History of De Bethune

A Brief History of De Bethune

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

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
Can And Should Watches be Investments ?

Can And Should Watches be Investments ?

By Kwan Ann Tan

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
How Collaborations Shaped the Watch World

How Collaborations Shaped the Watch World

By Randy Lai

It's hard to escape them in the watch world, so we wanted to take a look back at the history of collaborations in the watch world and how they have made a difference over the years...

July 2021 • 11 Min Read
Gérald Genta: Beyond the Royal Oak and Nautilus

Gérald Genta: Beyond the Royal Oak and Nautilus

By Russell Sheldrake

What makes Gérald Genta the greatest watch designer of all time is not his two most famous watches, but rather the entire body of work that he tirelessly built up over a career spanning nearly 60 years. We take a look...

January 2022 • 13 Min Read
George Margetts - The Unknown Watchmaker Who Inspired George Daniels

George Margetts - The Unknown Watchmaker Who Inspired George Daniels

By Dr. Andrew Hildreth

Dr. Andrew Hildreth uncovers the life and work of a genius mathematician and watchmaker, who legacy is marred by bankruptcy and lunacy...

September 2021
The Rise and Fall of Lancia Cars

The Rise and Fall of Lancia Cars

By Simon de Burton

Simon de Burton traces back the journey of one of the most iconic car manufacturers of all time. Raw, claustrophobic, and designed to race without compromise...

September 2021
Five Places that Changed Watchmaking

Five Places that Changed Watchmaking

By Felix Scholz

Felix Scholz looks at the historically important geographic locations that played an important part in the horology...  

August 2021
How Watches End Up in Films
How Watches End Up in Films

How Watches End Up in Films

By Andrew Green

Andy Green dives into the myriad of ways watches end up on the silver screen...

August 2021 • 8 Min Read
How the Reverso Flipped its Script
How the Reverso Flipped its Script

How the Reverso Flipped its Script

By Russell Sheldrake

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
How Collaborations Shaped the Watch World

How Collaborations Shaped the Watch World

By Randy Lai

It's hard to escape them in the watch world, so we wanted to take a look back at the history of collaborations in the watch world and how they have made a difference over the years...

July 2021 • 11 Min Read
How Hermès became the Masters of Leather

How Hermès became the Masters of Leather

By Russell Sheldrake

How did Hermès become specialists in leather? We explore their signature patterns and shapes across their bespoke pieces...

July 2021 • 7 Min Read
George Daniels the Collector

George Daniels the Collector

By Simon de Burton

George Daniels was known as one of the greatest watchmakers of all time, but his passions went far outside the world of horology and his vast collections reflected that...

July 2021 • 8 Min Read
The Rise of Neo-Vintage Watches
The Rise of Neo-Vintage Watches

The Rise of Neo-Vintage Watches

By Russell Sheldrake

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

July 2021 • 19 Min Read
The Rise of Vintage Watch Advertisements
The Rise of Vintage Watch Advertisements

The Rise of Vintage Watch Advertisements

By Russell Sheldrake

Almost becoming an area of collecting in itself, we take a look at how vintage ads have become hot property in the watch world...

June 2021 • 15 Min Read
Three Watchmakers’ Unfinished Watches

Three Watchmakers’ Unfinished Watches

By Russell Sheldrake

These incomplete watches offer a window into the process of these master watchmakers...

June 2021 • 15 Min Read
The Importance of the School Watch

The Importance of the School Watch

By Josh Sims

Josh Sims takes a look at the slowly disappearing art of school watches, and why they matter at all...

June 2021 • 10 Min Read
The Early Days of Wristwatch Collecting

The Early Days of Wristwatch Collecting

By Russell Sheldrake

Before the internet, thematic auctions and Instagram, collecting watches used to be very different...

May 2021 • 22 Min Read