I write about watches I own, watches I’d like, and watches I think deserve more attention (especially those under £1,000). No hype, no snobbery, just honest thoughts on design, value, and the stories behind the dials.
Has the luxury watch waitlist era finally started to collapse? With rising prices, economic pressure, and years of artificial scarcity, the watch market feels noticeably quieter. In this article, I explore why demand for waitlisted luxury watches has cooled, how consumer behaviour is shifting, and why more enthusiasts are turning to microbrand watches instead.
A random Instagram ad, a square case, and yet another reminder that my taste is far more expensive than my bank account. The Corniche Visionnaire wasn’t even on my radar until it stopped my doomscroll mid-Christmas, and once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. A modern, Tank-inspired design at a surprisingly approachable price point — this one quietly earned a spot on my wishlist.
The Christopher Ward Bel Canto Lumière is easily the boldest and most unexpected twist in the Bel Canto lineup. With its futuristic design, insane lume execution, and that signature chiming complication, the Lumière takes everything people love about the Bel Canto and pushes it into new territory.
