Sustainability: a drop in the ocean?
The One Ocean Summit in Brest aims to mobilise the international community to take tangible action to save the ocean. Yet another emergency for the stricken planet. Part one: taking stock.
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Luxury, biodiversity and the sixth mass extinction
At five points in the past 500 million years, life on Earth was almost completely wiped out. We are now on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, and we are the cause. Can humans right their wrongs? The luxury industry must lead by example.
Omega – Café society
A 38-mm diameter, diamond-studded bezel and café-au-lait dial add up to the Speedmaster "Cappuccino", a careful blend of sporty and elegant. What else?
10 tips for novice watch collectors
You're into watches but don't know where to begin? Follow these 10 tips for building a great watch collection.
Breitling – Ready for adventure
With an ultralight case that will take the heat without weighing you down, the Colt Skyracer delivers solid performance on all counts, including precision.
SIHH: the editorial team’s 8 crushes
Some made us dream and others sparked an instant crush. They challenged our perception of time, our vision of Fine Watchmaking – exactly what one hopes for in a watch. From the most extravagant to the most demurely classic, these beautiful SIHH 2017 models unleashed considerable passion among the editorial team. In the words of Blaise Pascal, the heart has reasons that reason cannot know…
De Witt – Time flies…
With a dead-beat seconds hand that also serves as a regulator, and DeWitt's own free seconds hand, the Academia Out of Time gives expression to the free flight of time. Flecks of gold highlight the delicious chocolate-coloured lacquer dial.
Hermès – Cape Cod, style all sewn up
In two-tone leather, single or double tour, or as a cuff for the well-groomed action man, the Cape Cod for men has style all wrapped up, including with colourful dials.
