Rolex and TAG Heuer have given us some of the world’s most legendary watches, from the Submariner to the Carrera. These two Swiss titans were once considered equals with much in common, but ...

From the Rolex “Rainbow” Daytona to the Bulgari Serpenti, gem-set watches combine functional craft with exquisite artistry to create some of the industry’s most alluring timepieces. Our esse...

I’ve seen a lot of incredible watches in my time and I’ve been very lucky to do so. But which were the ones that left a lasting impression on me? Here’s my top ten favourite watches. The las...

Whether you’ve paid hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands for your watch, I’ve got a hunch you’ll want that thing to last a while. For the most part, mechanical watches are rugged and rel...

I’ve seen a lot of watches in my time. A lot of watches. And some have stuck with me more than others. These are some of the most mind-blowing watches I’ve ever seen. The last one is just—we...

The watch industry can be a cruel and unforgiving place, a place where the mightiest of brands have often found themselves engaged in a Darwinian fight for survival ...

If I were to ask you to guess what the most universally interesting thing about watches was, what would you say? Investment? Diamonds? Branding? All those things are indeed very popular, but...

Most of us would struggle to name any watch designer besides the legendary Gerald Genta. He was the man behind Patek Philippe’s Nautilus, AP’s Royal Oak and IWC’s Ingenieur, among countless ...

We’ve all been rejected at some point, whether you didn’t land your dream job or didn’t quite make it into university. It’s a feeling that can leave you reeling. Sometimes, though, the rejec...

Being a sheikh in an oil-rich Middle Eastern country has its perks. You get to live in huge palaces bedecked with gold-leaf and fine Italian marble, own car collections big enough to fill ai...

This year sees half a century since Audemars Piguet released its Royal Oak model, an industry game-changer that introduced the idea of a luxury steel sports watch. And you wouldn’t bet again...

Picture the scene: you’ve got £10-15,000 to spend—lucky you—you’re looking to buy a watch and you’ve got a soft spot for chronographs. The default choice, requiring another good dollop of lu...