This Month
‘This is the place to be if you want to see the trends’ (or a signal at least)
Eye-popping pavilions, hyper-limited releases, F1 race cars and bucketloads of Veuve Clicquot: How this year’s Watches and Wonders turned it on for a record 55,000 visitors.
Inside the Big Bang watch party in Geneva
There’s supposedly an industry downturn and tariffs could worsen it. But head-turning new timepieces from Rolex and Grand Seiko were among the surprises.
March
How Ozempic and other GLP-1s are transforming much more than just waistlines
We don’t yet know how many Australians are taking the jab, but we’re certainly seeing the effects.
Van Cleef & Arpels has become stealth wealth hit with Gen Z
Catherine Rénier, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, is well aware of her brand’s hit status with Generation Z.
December 2024
Melbourne needs a good scrub down, says this well-travelled style guru
Monocle magazine’s Tyler Brûlé is sought for his opinions on matters of taste. He offers some thoughts on how Australia could boost its tourist appeal.
What to wear on your trip into space? This watch CEO has a suggestion
As more countries – and tourists – head into space, Omega’s legacy with NASA could be imperiled. Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann instead sees opportunity.
October 2024
Macquarie’s new home is one to admire for its smarts
The investment banking and trading giant’s new office at 1 Elizabeth Street in Sydney brings building materials, and a metro station, to the fore.
How these Young Rich Listers celebrated their own 21st birthdays
To mark the 21st anniversary of the list, we ask notable Young Rich Listers past and present what their lives were like at 21.
September 2024
How we got Australia’s most powerful to step into David Rowe’s world
We thought our Power listers might be reluctant to participate. Turns out, they loved it – more or less.
The Gaza conflict ripped through the arts and ripped it apart
The conflict in Gaza hangs heavily over theatres and galleries, as animosities lead to a wave of resignations, donor withdrawals and boycotts.
The About Time Watch Weekend winds down
For two consecutive weekends, more than 1000 AFR subscribers and readers attended hourly appointments with 15 of the world’s finest watchmakers.
Why watch buyers want ‘a comfort zone on the wrist’
A tricky time in the economy is pushing customers towards less tricky watches, with brands increasingly serving up variations of their best-selling models.
Coming to the About Time Watch Weekend? Read this first
First stop is About Time headquarters in Melbourne and Sydney to pick up your lanyard – and then make sure you have a great time.
Appointments still available at About Time – but get in quick
The About Time Watch Weekend is Australia’s prestige event for fine watches and features 15 of the world’s top brands.
August 2024
Keep building ambition, says key architect behind Sydney Metro
UK-based John McAslan says Sydney Metro was a smoother ride than London’s recent Elizabeth Line.
How the French really feel about the Paris Olympics
The Games’ problems – food, air-con, ticket prices – seem prosaic, whereas memories are written in poetry.
Like a French film, it was genius and difficult, but a fitting end
The closing ceremony was slow, and some people walked out, but the fans stayed until the end and only the Hollywood part was a bit off.
July 2024
The Sydney-born solution to NYC’s paragon of inefficiency
Architect Ben Berwick’s modular glazing system for saving energy costs is more than window dressing.
About Time Watch Weekend to return in September
Fifteen of the world’s top manufacturers of mechanical watches will showcase their latest timepieces in Sydney and Melbourne.
May 2024
When business comes to dine: Fin Dining & Wine launches at Bennelong
The Financial Review’s first restaurant guide features 50 of the best business lunches across Australia, helmed by Jill Dupleix with wine tips from Max Allen.