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An insider’s guide to the world of horology.
From expert advice on buying your first serious timepiece (and the importance of servicing it), to the world’s most expensive models and the resurgence of pocket watches, we showcase all the latest luxury timepieces from Switzerland and beyond.
Great Watches That Won’t Break the Bank
If all you’re after is a good-looking accessory that happens to tell the time, you don’t need to break the bank.
Deep Dive – The Best Diving Watches Right Now
A deep dive into some of the most serious submarine watches around.
How and Why Watches Need to be Serviced
Like a good classic car, a decent watch should never break down – provided you treat it right of course.
Kings of The Rose Gold Watches
Rose gold has long since beaten out yellow gold as the precious metal of choice for nearly every watchmaker out there. Here’s why.
Augmented Reality x Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Watches by Ape to Gentleman
A chance to see more of your desired timepiece, in one sitting.
The World’s Most Expensive Watches
We’re talking hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Dress to Impress with a Gold Watch
In formal situations – or any situation past about 6 o’clock really – gold watches are the only real way to go.
The Leica Watch is ‘Made in Germany’
An elaboration of ‘Made in Germany’ quality, and a diversification for the legend of the camera world.
Is the Time Right to Revisit Pocket Watches?
There’s not much more satisfying than taking it out on the tube, nodding approvingly at my own punctuality and nestling the contraption back in my pocket.
The New Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Watch Collection by Ape
A careful reinterpretation of a 2001 classic. This is the new Kalpa for 2018.
Mixing It Up With Swatch SKIN
Simple, easy-to-wear elegance whatever the activity.
The Resurgence of Certina Watches
Certina’s resurgence is spearheaded by its new DS (Double Security) Action Diver watch.
The Unique Appeal of ‘Made in Britain’ Garrick Watches
The entire concept of Garrick is to make everything here that can be made here.
The Best Watches of Baselworld 2018
Ape’s selection of the best pieces from the biggest watch brands this year.
Buying Your First Serious Watch
It’s all about how your first watch makes you feel.
Huit Aviation Department: How the Breitling Navitimer became an Icon
Masterpieces of technical and original design combined with reliability and performance.
The Best Watches of SIHH 2018
Three of the best from the latest Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève.
Couture Houses Doing Watches Right
It’s easy to look down your nose at ‘fashion’ watches, but these couture houses know what makes them tick.
We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Churchill’s dress style is well documented but not quite as well known yet omnipresent with almost every outfit was his trusty Breguet No. 765 pocket watch.