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The Watch Who Loved Me
A Love Letter to the Rolex Explorer There are watches, and then there is the idea of a watch. Ask someone who knows nothing about horology to picture one and three images usually appear. First: a small, simple vintage piece on a leather strap — usually an Omega. Second: a dive watch. The Blancpain Fifty…
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Essential Gear Guide — Winter ’25
A signpost to all the things that I normally talk to my friends about. Subscribe to receive the PDF
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It’s time for a new car?
The BMW X1 does just fine—and that’s the problem. Why I’m ditching the sensible commuter for a Mercedes W124, Porsche Taycan or Aston Martin DB9 in 2026.
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Longines Conquest VHP Review: Luxury Without the Price Tag
Like many, I got into watches properly during the pandemic. Not just as accessories to flex, but as objects of craft and heritage. I discovered Watchfinder, The Watch Box, Hodinkee… and so, I came to understand Longines’ place among the greats.
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JAGUAR & THE CULTURE WAR
I wake up, grab my iPhone, and dive into the familiar morning dose of brain rot. YouTube. Regrettable. Still, at least I finished a book last night—Kim Sherwood’s A Spy Like Me. I preferred it to Double or Nothing. Spoiler Alert. The latter got a 3-star rating from me; this one’s a solid 4. The…
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Tudor Heritage Ranger
It’s never the right time to say goodbye? REVIEW I had picked this one up on a whim. I was thinking a lot about the strong men who first explored Greenland. I was captivated by the advertisement Tudor made for the line. It was a cold night, I was in the basement lounge watching Youtube…
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Cartier Santos Ronde; an Overlooked Gem
I’m not a flipper, but I’m not above it. If I don’t love a piece, I’ll let it go. That’s where we begin. The first post, the first confession. Best to make it clear what I am, and what I’m not. I’m a romantic, but I won’t cuff the wrong one. And while I love…
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“Sky is the Limit”
I’ve kept quiet about luxury watches here… for now. But never say never (again?), as the saying goes. The truth is, there are reasons for this discretion. Frankly, these timepieces, as magnificent as they may be, are a prohibitive affair for the true connoisseur of the luxury lifestyle. It’s not just the initial cost—there’s also…

