Metal Mesh

If I had £5,000 and I was limited to that, how would I build a complete watch collection? Normally, I’d be negotiating discounts, leaning on 0% finance, and working every angle I could. But today,...

Independent watchmaking has grown into one of the most exciting corners of the industry, and Australia has quietly developed some strong voices within it. Among them is Second Hour, a Melbourne-based brand founded in 2019...

For decades, “Swiss Made” has been the gold standard in watchmaking, but Britain’s role in shaping the art of timekeeping runs just as deep, rich with innovation, invention, and world-firsts. From marine chronometers that guided...

Leather and rubber straps might get the credit for being versatile, but metal bracelets have always been at the heart of watch design. They’re robust, stylish, endlessly practical, and often transform a watch into something...

In Part Two of my summer report, I’ll provide an update on the UK watch auction market. So often it is the headlines from the premier Geneva and New York watch auctions which attract all...