Viewpoints

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Introducing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705”

We are proud to present the latest release from IWC, an online exclusive that is available to limited retailers and ourselves. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705”, honours the…

4 min

Why the discontinued Nautilus 5711 is a bit player in the pantheon of Patek Philippe collectibles

In this article, author, historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes discusses why the discontinued Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 is a bit player in the pantheon of Patek Philippe collectibles

4 min

A Love Story As Told By Our Experts

As February is the month of love, we spoke to our expert buyers to find out which timepieces sparked their love of horology, and which hold special meanings for them. These are their watch love stories.

5 min

The latest OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch – Our Expert Opinion

The much-anticipated launch of the latest OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch has excited devotees of this revered timepiece worldwide. We spoke to our Senior Buyer, Lisa Broun, and Assistant Buyer, Lauren Virk about their thoughts on the latest release.

All the Presidents’ Watches by Simon de Burton

6 min

(Not quite) All the Presidents’ Watches

As Joe Biden takes office, luxury lifestyle journalist Simon de Burton looks back on a half-century of Presidents and their wrist watches

8 min

An Expert’s Guide To Choosing A Luxury Watch

A luxury timepiece is a significant purchase, not only in price point but in terms of emotional investment, and the reasons to buy a watch are almost endless. Maybe you’re marking a personal milestone, wish to pass something down to future generations, or perhaps it’s an investment opportunity? Whatever the intention, one thing remains unchanging for all watch buyers: it’s a personal decision. Together with our Head of Watch Buying, Mark Toulson, and our International Watch Buyer, Faye Soteri, we have put together some advice that will help educate and inspire you when choosing a luxury watch.

5 min

Patek Philippe; A Horological Marvel With Watch Buyer Mark Toulson

To delve deeper into the history, models and collections in Patek Philippe’s history, we turned to the Head of Watch Buying at Watches of Switzerland Group, Mark Toulson. He not only highlights his favourite pieces but gives us an insight into what makes Patek Philippe one of the greatest luxury watch brands of all time.

4 min

My Unusual Quartz Rolex

James Dowling is one of the world’s respected authorities on Rolex. Here, he shares his lifelong love affair with his quartz Rolex Ref 5100, the brand’s first quartz model and an inadvertent predecessor of Audemars Piguet’s iconic Royal Oak.

3 min

Should Unisex Watches Be the New Norm?

The watch industry has long been a traditionally male space, but now the tides are turning. As more luxury watch brands focus on creating timepieces aimed squarely at both men and women, Laura McCreddie-Doak and Ming Liu debate the merits of unisex design.