This Month
Here’s what went down at Australia’s first prestige watch fair
The Financial Review’s About Time horological event offered vintage treats, new timepieces and a chance to mingle with other enthusiasts.
- Bani McSpedden
Meet the Melbourne surgeon who collects rare six-figure watches
Hearing about a coveted, hand-crafted timepiece is always music to the ears of Tony Prochazka.
- Bani McSpedden
September
Financial Review watch fair: It’s about time, and possibly overdue
Highlights of the first day of the About Time Watch Fair include a world-first timepiece reveal and the chance to get behind the wheel of a racing car simulator.
- Matthew Drummond
Financial Review’s watch fair starts ticking
Fourteen top watch manufacturers are participating in the About Time Watch Fair on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23.
- Lauren Sams
Tasks or time? What is a better measure of your worth
Tired of endless tomes on time management? An artist and a watchmaker, no less, share wisdom about this most precious modern resource.
- Nilanjana Roy
Here comes the genderless watch
Forget the idea of timepieces with big faces for men, and diamonds for women. Even ‘unisex’ is outdated now in the world of wristwear.
- Bani McSpedden
Everything you need to know about attending the About Time Watch Fair
A few tips on how to get the most out of the Financial Review’s prestige event on September 22 and 23.
- Matthew Drummond
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Samsung lifts its game with the Watch6 Classic
The brand’s latest watch is an improvement in almost every way. But it still runs Google’s software, which remains much harder to use than it should be.
- John Davidson
What makes a man tick?
A watch is no longer a necessity, but the booming industry in new and used timepieces indicates deeper male psychologies are at play.
- Horacio Silva
Vacheron Constantin brings rare early timepieces to Australia
Visitors to the inaugural About Time watch fair this month will also see new releases and a watchmaker who will assemble a movement on the spot.
- Bani McSpedden
Breitling to launch Australian limited-edition watch
At the About Time watch fair on September 22-23, enthusiasts can see the new Chronomat and get the lowdown on how to wear the brand’s latest colourful models.
- Bani McSpedden
About Time Watch Fair: slots are still available, but get in quick
It’s not too late to grab appointments with top brands – and it’s all free for readers and subscribers of the Financial Review.
- Matthew Drummond
Rare reveal at Tag Heuer About Time event
Canapés, whisky pairings, and heritage and new timepieces. The watch brand promises a good time at this inaugural watch fair.
- Bani McSpedden
August
Roger Dubuis to unveil its watch for ‘unabashed hedonists’
At this month’s About Time watch fair, the Swiss brand will host motorsport action and reveal its new Excalibur Spider Chronograph Flyback.
- Bani McSpedden
Century-old Swiss watch dynasty ends as Rolex buys $7b Bucherer
Secretive Swiss billionaire Jorg Bucherer shocked the industry by agreeing to sell his family’s $7 billion business because he had no direct descendants to inherit.
- Tara Patel and Andy Hoffman
Ralph Lauren gets serious about timepieces
Famous for fashion, the American brand is now producing watches with internals from some of the finest Swiss manufacturers.
- Bani McSpedden
Piaget offers hands-on gold sculpting
The venerable Swiss watch manufacturer is bringing its high-jewellery artisans to the inaugural About Time watch fair in Sydney.
- Bani McSpedden
What to wear to a watch fair – laid-back or luxe?
Here are some hard-won lessons learnt while making fashion choices for a horological show.
- Bani McSpedden
A chance to view a $30k Louis Vuitton timepiece before anyone else
By focusing on and refining its Tambour sports watch model, the luxury retailer is building a bridge to genuine watch enthusiasts.
- Bani McSpedden
Luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai brings rare gems Down Under
The famously distinguishable Italian navy tool watch now comes in an array of models with clever innovations. Rare and new examples are coming to Australia.
- Bani McSpedden
