Women In Watchmaking

Women In Watchmaking

By A Collected Man

For International Women's Day, we examine the roles women have played in watchmaking, be it in the past, present or future. Speaking with some of the most talented people in the industry to see what has changed over ...

March 2022 • 12 Min Read
The Women Behind Cartier

The Women Behind Cartier

By Neha S. Bajpai

From marrying into the aristocracy to some of the company’s most creative minds, the female influence on Cartier over the years cannot be ignored…  

November 2021 • 16 Min Read
Interview: Hosanna Swee, Photographer and Leica Ambassador

Interview: Hosanna Swee, Photographer and Leica Ambassador

By Randy Lai

We spoke to Singaporean photographer and collector Hosanna Swee on her creative process, the visual language of horology, and her collecting philosophy…

May 2022 • 9 Min Read
Why Does Provenance In Watches Matter?

Why Does Provenance In Watches Matter?

By A Collected Man

The provenance of a watch makes up a crucial part of a watch’s value, in both personal and monetary terms. We intend to explore the “industry” of provenance, the effects it has on value and, in essence, the various fo...

July 2022 • 18 Min Read
Interview: Patrick Johnson

Interview: Patrick Johnson

By Randy Lai

From Tuscan-made tailoring to "wearable comfort food", we spoke to Johnson about the challenges of chasing purity in design, bridging the gap between online and offline experiences, and watches as design objects...

March 2022 • 10 Min Read
DISCOVERING BERNHARD ZWINZ | A collected Man

Discovering Bernhard Zwinz

By Russell Sheldrake

The Austrian independent watchmaker is known in the industry as one of the best, and is only just stepping out on his own.

March 2023 • 10 Min Read
A Closer Look at Collecting in Singapore with Tom Chng

A Closer Look at Collecting in Singapore with Tom Chng

By Randy Lai

Co-founder of Singapore Watch Club and enthusiast when it comes to all things vintage Audemars Piguet, we sit down with Tom Chng to discuss his personal journey and all the organisations he has impacted along the way.

January 2023 • 13 Min Read
Downtime: Nigel Cabourn

Downtime: Nigel Cabourn

By A Collected Man

We chat with fashion designer, Nigel Cabourn about his life in the industry and what he does with his downtime. Escaping work for a round or tennis, or a session of cross fit helps him unplug from his daily work, allo...

December 2022
The Philosophies of Matt Jacobson | A Collected Man London Journal
The Philosophies of Matt Jacobson | A Collected Man London Journal

The Philosophies Of Matt Jacobson

By Russell Sheldrake

Employee number seven at Meta, Matt Jacobson has some incredibly interesting and valuable approaches to life, collecting and everything inbetween.

November 2022 • 11 Min Read
Looking Closer with Daniel Roth | A Collected Man London | Interview
Looking Closer with Daniel Roth | A Collected Man London | Interview

An Afternoon With Daniel Roth

By Russell Sheldrake

As one of the very first watchmakers to go independent, Daniel Roth has been at the forefront of horology for decades. Now creating as few as three or four watches a year under the Jean Daniel Nicholas banner, we caug...

November 2022 • 10 Min Read
Interview: Dafydd Jones A Collected Man Journal

Interview: Dafydd Jones

By Daniel Penny

Welsh photographer Dafydd Jones is best known as the society photographer of the new Bright Young Things of the 1980s, capturing the peculiarities of upper-class English life. We spoke to him about the images he captu...

August 2022 • 10 Min Read
Interview: Christian Kimber

Interview: Christian Kimber

By Randy Lai

British-born Christian Kimber has made a name for himself down under in South Melbourne, his eponymous brand producing elegant yet versatile menswear that characterises the Australia lifestyle. We spoke to him to find...

August 2022 • 10 Min Read
Interview: Andrea Zagato

Interview: Andrea Zagato

By Josh Sims

Andrea Zagato is the CEO of the Italian coachbuilder that takes his surname. Founded by his grandfather near Milan in 1919, originally as an aeronautical company, Zagato would go on to design very limited special edit...

July 2022 • 8 Min Read
Interview: Claudio Silvestrin
Interview: Claudio Silvestrin

Interview: Claudio Silvestrin

By Josh Sims

One of the world’s leading architects, Claudio Silvestrin has worked with the likes of Anish Kapoor, Giorgio Armani, and Kanye West, among others. His work is known for its open spaces, muted tones, and use of natural...

July 2022 • 8 Min Read
Interview: Torafu Architects
Interview: Torafu Architects

Interview: Torafu Architects

By Jens Jensen

Torafu Architects is made up of the dynamic duo Koichi Suzuno and Shinya Kamuro. Based in central Tokyo, they have designed spaces for brands such as Nike, Hermès, and Aesop, and hold the philosophy that commercial sp...

July 2022 • 7 Min Read
Interview: Guy Salter

Interview: Guy Salter

By Josh Sims

He’s consulted for British brands such as Asprey, Nyetimber and Laurent-Perrier, bringing clarity and creative flair to all, so we thought it worthwhile sitting down with Guy Salter to talk all things luxury...

July 2022 • 10 Min Read
Interview: Jason Atherton

Interview: Jason Atherton

By Josh Sims

The English chef and restauranteur, Jason Atherton has earned multiple Michelin stars across his many restaurants which span the globe from New York to Dubai and London. We sat down with him to talk about coping with ...

June 2022 • 8 Min Read
Interview: Raúl Pagès

Interview: Raúl Pagès

By A Collected Man

One of the most exciting young watchmakers working today, we discover there is a lot more to Raúl Pagès than his unique form of horology…

June 2022 • 9 Min Read