Angus Davies
Stories (30/0)
CARL F. BUCHERER MANERO FLYBACK SIGNATURE
I am proud to be from Lancashire, a region where it frequently rains and the cuisine is simple but hearty. It may not be glamorous, but it is home and there is nowhere else I would prefer to be. However, there is another place that is also very close to my heart. In my professional role, I have visited Switzerland numerous times. At one stage, I even contemplated purchasing a modest home in this land of cheese, chocolate and, of course, watches.
By Angus Davies2 years ago in Styled
DELMA BLUE SHARK III BLACK EDITION
Believe it or not, the dive watch used to be a niche category. Built for divers, it appealed mostly to the underwater crowd and those going on rugged adventures. Now it’s one of the most popular sports watches on the market, evolving from a tool into a fashion statement. Even luxury brands have gotten in on the game. For example, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille offer their own versions for about $25K and $90K, respectively. But would most owners risk testing the limits of those watches while exploring the depths in scuba gear? Probably not.
By Angus Davies2 years ago in Styled
ROGER DUBUIS EXCALIBUR SPIDER EON GOLD 39MM RDDBEX0816
Introduction In the esoteric world of Haute Horlogerie, timepieces usually encompass traditional craftsmanship, practised to an exalted level. Often these watches are made by long-standing companies, some with over 200 years of history. In some cases, such timepieces are classical, while others are best described as ‘contemporary’. Many of these finely appointed watches are endowed with peerless finishing, high complications and, in some instances, artistic crafts.
By Angus Davies2 years ago in Styled
VACHERON CONSTANTIN TRADITIONNELLE SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH ULTRA-THIN COLLECTION EXCELLENCE PLATINE
If people know you love watches, every now and then someone will say to you, often with a snigger and a nudge, “Why on earth do you need one of those things? If I want to know the time I can look at my phone.” They will do this as though it is, perhaps, some sort of revelation. The same people probably wonder why cathedrals bother retaining choirs to sing evensong when a recording would do just as well and believe that libraries are a relic of a past age. When you come across poor souls like this, take pity on them and show them this watch. If they are not immediately converted, Damascene style, to the One True Faith, there is nothing more you can do for them.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled
NICOLA ANDREATTA OF ROGER DUBUIS
Roger Dubuis founded his eponymous watch brand in 1995. Since its inception, the Maison has gained a reputation for its nonconformist designs and unimpeachable craftsmanship. Later, in 2008, Richemont Group acquired part of the company’s equity and thereafter, in 2016, purchased the remaining shares.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled
VACHERON CONSTANTIN MÉTIERS D’ART TRIBUTE TO GREAT EXPLORERS COLLECTION
Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art is a special category in the maison’s offerings. The timepieces included in this collection pay tribute to the decorative techniques used in watchmaking and jewellery. As such, the dials are the focal point, a display of art in miniature. Using magnification and small tools, these master craftsmen and women, including engravers, enamellers, guillocheurs, gem setters and, of course, watchmakers, turn your wrist into a mini gallery.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled
THE LOUIS MOINET SPACE REVOLUTION (REVISITED)
When developing a new watch, a brand can spend weeks, months or even years bringing its ideas to fruition. A simple ‘animation’ of an existing product, for instance, swapping one dial colour for another, is relatively straightforward. However, a timepiece that is seemingly overflowing with innovation can take an inordinate amount of time to bring to market.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Futurism
CHOPARD L.U.C FLYING T TWIN LADIES
When people hear the name Chopard, the first thing that probably comes to mind is sensational high-jewellery: splashy jewels garnishing the bodies of women as they prance and pose down the red carpet. No question, Chopard creates some of the most jaw-dropping artistic treasures, using luxurious materials and exceptional stones.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5711/1A-014 NAUTILUS
What do you think of when someone says “Patek Philippe“? The über-complex Grand Complications, with their insane perpetual calendars, celestial chart dials, chimes and tiny orreries that unfold and operate at the push of a concealed button? The restrained Calatravas, with their distillation of watchness into a simple, single series of elegant dials? Or maybe it’s the non-nonsense Genta-designed Ref. 5711/1A Nautilus?
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled
THE GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL SEVENTIES CHRONOGRAPH PANORAMA DATE – REF. 1-37-02-03-02-70
There comes a point when several sprigs of grey hair appear atop a middle-aged head. It is often at this moment there is a desire to look back at one’s salad days, a period when moments were bathed in optimism and most of life’s journey had yet to be travelled. This is manifest with the number of pop bands from the 80s choosing to do revival tours, engaging with former fans, the so-called fiftysomethings. The overwhelming desire to relive the best years will be familiar to many people of my generation.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled
FORTIS F-43 BI-COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH
The Fortis F-43 Bi-Compax Chronograph looks like it is hewn from granite. Indeed, its overt robustness and peerless legibility make this pilots’ watch ideal for daily wear. Mark McArthur-Christie provides a fascinating insight into this extraordinary watch.
By Angus Davies3 years ago in Styled