Watches

Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer and iconic motoring firm Porsche have embarked upon a new partnership, resulting in the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph.

By Hetty Lintell Published 8 February 21

If Nero were alive today, he wouldn't have fiddled while Rome burns — he'd have bought stuff off the internet. And this is the page he'd have come to in order to help make his choices, where he'd have found the weird and wonderful as picked out by Victoria Marston and Toby Keel.

By Victoria Marston Published 20 October 20

Another week has gone by in which producers and purveyors of goods have asked themselves not 'what does the world need?' but a far greater question: 'What does the world absolutely not need, but still whimsically wish for?'

By Alexandra Fraser Published 8 March 19

We asked ten of the world’s finest watchmakers to nominate a timepiece which they believe will stand the test of time.

By Toby Keel Published 14 May 18

Military watches have come a long way from the trenches of the First World War – today, they're the choice of the gentleman who prefers utilitarian timepieces, and hugely collectable. Robin Swithinbank charts their rise.

By Country Life Published 16 November 17

The managing director of Patek Philippe on why watches elicit such emotions – and how to keep yours in top condition.

By Hetty Lintell Published 3 April 17

Choosing between a traditional watch and a smartwatch used to be an either/or choice. But a new breed of timepiece is looking to change that.

By Country Life Published 20 March 17

Hetty Chidwick picks her favourite time pieces from Geneva’s SIHH - Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie

By Hetty Lintell Published 21 January 16

From your first watch to the charm of old timepieces passed down the family, Robin Swithinbank recommends the best wristwear for each stage of your life

By Country Life Published 4 January 16

Choose the best possible watch for your budget with our handy guide. Whether you have £100 or £10,000 we can point you towards the best watches to buy for your money

By Country Life Published 15 November 15

Time translated Horological terminology can be mindboggling, however, investing time in learning the lingo can help to identify the best—and most practical—watch for you. Here, we decode some of the jargon most commonly used in the watch world

By Country Life Published 12 November 15

If you love fine watches you'll want to head down to the Saatchi Gallery in London this November, where a celebration of fine crafstmanship and beauty is taking place at Salon QP

By Hetty Lintell Published 23 October 15

Hetty Chidwick rounds up the very best in the world of luxury this month, from James Bond's shoes to a new collection from The Duchess of Cambridge's favourite watchmaker

By Hetty Lintell Published 4 October 15

Breitling celebrate 30 years of the pilot's chronograph watch with the new Chronomat Airborne

By Country Life Published 4 April 14

Elegant watches perfect for summers outside

By Country Life Published 31 May 13