Once the world’s largest manufacturer of clocks and watches, Smiths has a renowned history in horological circles, as a company … More
Category: Horology
Remembering: Mr. Kenneth More CBE. An exclusive interview with Angela More Douglas
A CHILDHOOD HERO… When I was growing up in the 1980’s the television was filled with repeats of yesteryear. This … More
The Linear World Clock: Piccadilly Circus station
Amongst the crowds of commuters and tourists within the circular entrance at Piccadilly Circus station lies this wonderful relic from London Underground’s past: the linear world clock.
Collecting: Avia Vintage Wristwatches
With origins dating back to 1887, Avia were a successful Swiss watchmakers well-known for manufacturing innovative, high quality timepieces at … More
Collecting: First editions of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels
I’ve always been a keen bibliophile and am especially enamoured by first editions. In my view, nothing connects a reader … More
Collecting: JW Benson Tropical wristwatch
No other gift bestowed upon me has given me as much pride to own than my late grandfather’s JW Benson … More
