My Architectural Obsession with the Olive Green Tudor Date-Day
My knowledge of architecture began with the Covid days, when I’d squeezed my way into a co-working space where, aside from me, every single person was an architect. And that’s also where it ended. As much as I enjoyed the company and admired
Introducing a Test for Addiction to Watches
Over the years, I’ve never quite known how seriously to take my supposed “addiction” to watches. I initially would use the term mostly as a joke. More often than not, I looked at my passion as nothing more than an intense hobby. After
20 Years With My 16610 on the Wrist
When my Dad bought his Rolex Submariner 16610 to replace his 1601 Datejust, he certainly wasn’t expecting to give it to me half a decade later. In April 2000, I’d just turned 19, and was proudly wearing the Seiko Kinetic received a year
A Morning with Terre des hommes at their African HQ in Dakar
While the reason for my trip to Dakar is for the kids to spend time with their cousins, and my wife and I to spend time with her family, I was particularly looking forward to the opportunity to visit the Terre des hommes
Looking East: Alex from Veritas Watches on the Benefits of Sourcing Vintage Rolex in Asia
When it comes to watches, the advice of my friend and “young watchmaker in the old town” Dario is priceless. So when he recommended reaching out to the co-founder of Veritas Watches for the neo-vintage piece I was pursuing, I didn’t hesitate—especially when
The Great Beagle Embargo: Why an AI Snoopy is Suing the Swiss Watch Industry
Bienne, April 1, 2026 — I have seen a lot of strange things in this town. I’ve seen some secret “royal” archives, I’ve seen prototypes that should never have left the bench, and I’ve even seen a grown man cry over a misaligned
Pivoting to the Watch Industry? Harder Said Than Done. Now I Hope Jérémy Doesn’t Pivot Out.
As someone who discovered the watch industry from the outside, the topic of “how to work in it” has never been far. Starting with myself. Several times I wondered if I wanted to convert the night-and-weekend passion into a day job. Aside from
Peren: Soulful Toolwatches by and for an Independent Mind
I first heard of Peren through my friend and unofficial watch scholar, Luigi Bonifacio. When I later checked out the website, I was immediately struck by the language. Not just the design language but also the actual words describing the pieces and the
Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Charity Watch Sale
To use a seasonal metaphor, the Charity Sale we held earlier this month for Terre des hommes was a perfect example of the snowball effect. What spruced last year from a random conversation with my friend Luigi Bonifacio turned into a successful first
The Most Difficult Thing About the Charity Watch Sale
While it’s only the second edition, the Bienne Charity Watch Sale for Terre des hommes has already become a seasonal ritual for me. Even after a long day of work or a (usually more tiring) Saturday with the kids, I’m always up for
