Grey Fox

A year ago I reported (below) on my first two years ownership of the new Land Rover Defender, which I bought in late 2020 and which was deli...

I was very sad to hear of the death this week of Edward Sexton, that impeccable tailor and gentleman who was so much part of the modernisati...

Summer brings warmth and sunshine, but it also brings new scents after the long dark days of winter and the fresh green of spring: mown gras...

[Note: My apologies that I haven't posted for some weeks. security issues with the blog have  taken some time to sort out. I hope you en...

I always enjoy trying a watch brand I haven't worn before. I've known and admired Bell & Ross 's timepieces from afar so was...

Buying secondhand and vintage watches can be daunting. Most dealers offer a short warranty, but very few have inspected and, where necessary...

Men are increasingly turning to grooming products which have a specific purpose. Products such as deodorants, moisturising creams and afters...

Wallace Sewell first caught my attention for their beautiful use of colour and texture in fabrics for furnishings and textiles and I'm ...

On 6 February 2022 Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to th...

It's the stories behind some wristwatches that draws enthusiasts. While I no longer collect watches with any great seriousness, it was t...

I'm delighted to announce that I've partnered with three of my favourite brilliantly British brands, Cordings of Piccadilly , Tustin...

One of the benefits of Instagram is the contacts that can be made through it. I heard from artist, crafter and stick maker, Helen Elizabeth ...

Two British watch collaborations within one week is a rare event and symptomatic of the steady revival of the once-great British watch indus...

British watch companies, Fears and Garrick , have collaborated to produce a new watch, launched today. I've known David Brailsford of G...

Thomas Clipper have launched (literally) their new fragrance; Polaris . When I say 'literally' I mean the word as they have launched...

I recently had one of my watches serviced (at no charge to me, see note below*) by Norwich-based watchmakers, Michlmayr . My wristwatch coll...