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The 2020 BMW M8 Competition Is An Exercise In Engineering Excess

BMW undoubtedly let its engineers loose on the company’s latest halo car, for better and for worse. It’s a mechanical force to be reckoned with on the road, but the M8 Competition cockpit experience is made complicated by a complex drivetrain computer.
By Bryan Campbell
The Unlikely Watch Collector

Summer Rewind: The Unlikely Watch Collector: Monarchs Edition

Watchonista’s five favorite royal watches from our series: The Unlikely Watch Collector.
By Watchonista
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch (And Car!) Collector: Rowan Atkinson

You might know him as the haphazardly curious Mr. Bean, or the bumbling and inept British secret service agent, Johnny English. However, over his decades-long career, Rowan Atkinson has built quite the automotive resume alongside his acting credits.
By Bryan Campbell
The Jeweller

Flights Of Fancy: Piaget’s New Wings Of Light High Jewelry Collection

Two new breathtaking timepieces are the horological high notes of Piaget's new tropical-inspired Wings of Light high jewelry collection.
By Rhonda Riche
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collector: Albert Einstein

The work and theories of Albert Einstein turned the world of physics upside down and led to him becoming the most influential physicist of the 20th century. Watchonista takes a look at the fascinating life of this legendary physicist and discovers three of the timekeepers that accompanied him in his research.
By Sophie Furley
The Garage

The 2020 Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition Celebrates A Legend’s Enduring Nature

Nissan is celebrating five decades of the GT-R with a special anniversary edition GT-R R35.
By Bryan Campbell
The Garage

The 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder Exemplifies Mechanical And Digital Harmony

To label the Lamborghini LDVI system simply as a traction and stability control would be grossly understating its capabilities. Just like your iPhone is more than just a phone, there’s more to the Evo Spyder’s brain than just managing wheel spin. 
By Bryan Campbell
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collector: Andy Warhol

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol, 1975
By Liam O’Donnell
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collectors: Chefs Edition

Time management is a key element in the kitchen. Not surprisingly, many top chefs also turn out to be fine watchmaking enthusiasts.
By Frédéric Brun
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collector: The Shah of Iran

A champion of modernity, the Shah of Iran was also an authority on watches, vintage vehicles, and lavish parties.
By Frédéric Brun
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collector: King Charles III

The future king represents the epitome of longevity, he's also recovering from the coronavirus. Prince Charles's recent confinement gave us the ideal opportunity to take a deep dive into his watch collection.
By Frédéric Brun
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collectors: Rolex Edition

Despite watch connoisseurs around the world primarily viewing Rolex as a professional tool watch, the brand with the crown is now seen by the wider public as a symbol of power and achievement. Some of Rolex’s most famous customers appear to be a total contradiction of who should own and wear such a luxury timepiece.
By Marco Gabella
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collector: The Pope(s)

The Holy See is the unlikeliest of all watch collectors, yet for centuries, the pope has developed a unique relationship with time.
By Frédéric Brun
The Unlikely Watch Collector

The Unlikely Watch Collector: Queen Elizabeth II

Arguably the most famous person on earth, everyone knows the Queen and her colorful outfits. For this writer, it is not the dazzling tiaras that catch my eye, but the watches.
By Viviana Shanks
The Garage

ICE St. Moritz – No Time To Die, But High Time For A Drive!

It would take more than the Coronavirus to prevent us from grabbing a seat aboard the famous James Bond Aston Martin, one of the guest stars of the Concours International d'Elégance (ICE, for insiders) on the frozen Lake Saint Moritz.
By Frédéric Brun
The Library

SEA TIME: A Watch Book Worth Diving Into

Watch writers Aaron Sigmond and Mark Bernardo have released SEA TIME: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting, and Diving. An exhaustive guide to all things diving watches.
By Josh Shanks
The Library

Story Time, Our Favorite Books For The Watch Collector

What do you get the collector who has every watch? How about hopping online and buying the best horological books which tell tales of passion and intrigue.
By Rhonda Riche
The Library

Our Top 10 Must-Read Watchmaking Books

It is well known that the journey to learn all you need to know about watchmaking is never-ending. There are plenty of schools that will teach you about watches, but most of the time, you will have to find the information by yourself. To support you on your quest, here is a selection of our Top Ten watchmaking books. 
By Audrey Humbert