October
Wes Anderson art, organic tableware and the closest shave
Luxurious lathers for him, lovely linen for her and so much more in this week’s shopping edit.
- Eugenie Kelly
Made in Australia – a showstopping watch for $530,000
After decades of making high jewellery, Stefano Canturi decided it was time to design and craft a watch.
- Bani McSpedden
Here’s what happened at the Financial Review’s prestige watch weekends
For attendees at our About Time Watch Weekend, the watch has morphed from humble tool to prized attraction.
- Bani McSpedden
He once ran Omega, Tag Heuer and Hublot. Now he’s created his own brand
After a career with some of the world’s biggest watch companies, Jean-Claude Biver aims to build a family business that will last for generations.
- Bani McSpedden
- Opinion
- Digital Life
Why the Series 10 is now Apple’s best watch
The Watch Ultra 2 is still Apple’s most expensive watch, but the new Series 10 betters it in some (but not all) ways that matter.
- John Davidson
September
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.
- Matthew Drummond
- Opinion
- Digital Life
This new fitness watch is fine for the unfit
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 has plenty of new features for runners. But a battery that means you may as well stay lazy.
- John Davidson
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.
- Matthew Drummond
Spring to it with a beaded butterfly bag and other fresh treats
Splash out or spend wisely – but whatever you do, it’s time to embrace the new season with style upgrades for your wardrobe, your home, and your wrist.
- Eugenie Kelly
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.
- Matthew Drummond
The watch that works with Formula 1 and Red Bull Racing
Tudor has a new collection for the America’s Cup, which blends the best of then and now in two Alinghi models.
- Bani McSpedden
Why the dress watch will never go out of style
In Ripley, the new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s book, wristwear becomes a central plot device. Watch and learn.
- Luke Benedictus
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.
- Matthew Drummond
How to jump the watch queue for something special
Here’s a treat for About Time Watch Weekend attendees – the latest novelties from the oldest watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin.
- Bani McSpedden
August
Classic movie posters and an amazing sheepskin chair. What’s hot to shop
From beautifully original tablescaping to stylish cross-body bags for men, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
The year’s top watches are from brands you’ve probably never heard of
The ‘Oscars of watchmaking’ takes place in Geneva later this year – and there are some unexpected names among the nominees.
- Bani McSpedden
Fashion house turns up the dial on designer watches
Ralph Lauren is all about bringing a little panache to the wrist without compromising on the mechanicals.
- Bani McSpedden
In this watch arms race, it can never be too rich or too thin
Discover the secrets of the in-house movements at the heart of Piaget’s super-slim Polo Skeleton.
- Bani McSpedden
So you think you know your Panerai?
Visitors to the About Time Watch Weekend in Sydney and Melbourne are in for a surprise.
- Bani McSpedden
The hunt is over. Our Father’s Day gift guide is here
We’ve got special scents and secret sauces, plus smokin’ barbecues and surfer rugs. Look no further for inspiration.
- Eugenie Kelly