What’s ticking? June 12, 2014 On your wrist, son: Hublot kicks off in Rio Over the next month, time and extra time of every World Cup game will be kept by Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chrono, worn on the wrists of every referee and linesman in Brazil – a piece boasting a 45-minute counter on the front, as well [...]
Watch Week comes to Royal Exchange June 12, 2014 From 30 June through 4 July, the Royal Exchange will be hosting Watch Week 2014, in partnership with consumer watch magazine QP – the sister brand of November’s SalonQP luxury-watch event at the Saatchi Gallery. REX retailers Bremont, Omega, Watches of Switzerland and Montblanc will be showcasing their exceptional collections, while the watchmakers of pre-owned [...]
Diaries out for Patek June 12, 2014 It’s a long way off, but this event will be a hot horological ticket, so get it penned in the diary now. To celebrate its 175th anniversary, Patek Philippe will be exhibiting an unprecedented display of pieces past and present from 27 May to 7 June at the Saatchi Gallery next year. Twelve rooms, 400 [...]
Breitling feels the wind in its hair this summer June 12, 2014 Switzerland’s storied pilot-watch brand Breitling is supporting the first public opening of Farnborough’s historic wind tunnels, dubbed Artliner. For over 60 years the tunnels played an instrumental role in the development of legendary British aircraft such as the Hawker Typhoon, the Spitfire and, more recently, Concorde. Doubly pertinent to Bentley Motors’ official watch partner are [...]
Look mum, three hands! June 12, 2014 The panoply of watches out there is overwhelming – so why not think bike Despite the staggering variety of watches produced every year, your average London gent typically plumps for one of a few well-known models from a few well-known brands. It’s understandable – we’re not a nation known for our exotic dress sense, after [...]
Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic comes full Arctic Circle June 12, 2014 A 1958 classic linked to a daring nuclear-sub’ expedition inspires the explorer in Alex Doak Over the next month, aspiring young eyes will gaze up at television screens in unequivocal hero-worship of several talented but nonetheless overpaid, preening athletes. By association, kids will covet their cash, fame, cars and those FIFA-licensed, chunky-gold Hublots on their [...]
Best beach watches: Timepieces to withstand sand, salt and surf June 12, 2014 If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air, you’ll be needing a knockabout, colourful addition to your suitcase Ralph Lauren RL67 Safari £2,150 Watches don’t feel more sunkissed and outdoorsy than this – geared towards the savannahs of Africa if you believe the marketing hype, but, more realistically, looking the part for a lazy [...]
“We’re bringing fans and brands together” June 12, 2014 Squale, Sinn, Mühle Glashütte, Autodromo… You won’t have heard of many brands on Page & Cooper’s website – if any at all – and that’s exactly how managing director Jonathan Bordell likes it. Founded a few years back by the former property man and watch enthusiast after a spot of “dabbling” grew way beyond just [...]
IWC to give British film a timely boost June 12, 2014 The watchmaker to stars such as Cate Blanchett and Kevin Spacey has announced a three-year partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI) and BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express. And IWC is keen to stress this goes far beyond being a mere “time partner”, according to UK brand director, Simon Chambers. “BFI were looking [...]
Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic comes full Arctic Circle June 12, 2014 Over the next month, aspiring young eyes will gaze up at television screens in unequivocal hero-worship of several talented but nonetheless overpaid, preening athletes. By association, kids will covet their cash, fame, cars and those FIFA-licensed, chunky-gold Hublots on their wrists. Hard to believe, by contrast, that just six decades ago children of a similar [...]