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A Well Burnt Candle | Leonard Cohen
“We’re sure you’ve heard the news: Leonard Cohen has just died aged 82. Cohen was a singular singer, songwriter and ... -
The Creation of Mystery Clocks
It’s difficult to talk at length about high-end jewellery without mentioning Van Cleef & Arpels. Founded in 1896, this Parisian ... -
A Presidential Shinola Handed From Obama to Cameron
When you think of David Cameron ‘style’ isn’t a word that jumps immediately to mind. Come to think of it, ... -
The Last of the Master Watchmakers | Roland G. Murphy
The watchmaker has always been a silent, unseen figure scarcely celebrated in the art world. Needless to say these modest artisans ... -
Cottier, Churchill and the Watch of the Sceptred Isle
In 1894 Louis Cottier was born in Carouge, a hamlet crowded with buzzing boutiques and studios packed with artisans and ... -
Defying The Deep | A Little History of Dive Watches (Part Two)
“We shall fight on the beaches… we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields… we ... -
Defying the Deep | A Little History of Dive Watches (Part One)
‘Nothing any good isn’t hard’ – these were the words of one of the most celebrated American writers who ever ...