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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Everything You Need to Know About the Bienne Charity Watch Sale for Terre des Hommes, Second Edition
November 23 update: The catalogue is now live on timefiles.ch/sale When we decided to do this last year, I wondered both if anyone would donate a watch, and
50 Things We’ve All Done As Watch Nuts
Ever since I got into watches, eleven years ago, I repeatedly caught myself doing things I never imagined anyone – let alone myself – would be up to.