swordsman

 When it comes to the vast landscape of small-scale independent watch brands, not all options are created equal. Making a watch and making a good watch are two very different things, and while there are plenty of brands that really aren’t worth anyone’s time or money, some companies like Zelos offer some of the best bang for your buck when it comes to watches that can be purchased brand-new for under a thousand dollars. Founded in 2014 by Elshan Tang, who is a lifelong watch collector and enthusiast, Zelos has a strong following of dedicated fans, and it is one of those brands that you frequently see within the collections of those who own multiple watches that each cost thousands of dollars. Launched earlier this year in 2022, the Zelos Spearfish 40mm Diver builds upon the core design of the brand’s popular Swordfish dive watch with a more refined profile and a hardened stainless steel case and bracelet, plus a self-winding movement made by La Joux-Perret. Available with a handful...

 Welcome to watches of the week, a closer look at the best of the beautiful timepieces worn by our favourite celebrities, which this week includes actors, rappers and England’s most prolific cricketer. It was only a few weeks ago that Elba was seen flaunting the affordable version of Gucci’s 25H, but for the premiere of his new movie Beast, he activated beast mode with the suped-up yellow gold tourbillon 25H – the magical mechanics of which will make you feel whimsical in a way only Alessandro Michele can achieve. Elba was joined on the red carpet by Stormzy – who’s had a big week, popping up at Coldplay’s Wembley concert and at Old Trafford to see his beloved Manchester United beat Liverpool – who held his own in with a banging replica uhren Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra Thin. While any sighting of an RO is pleasing to the eye, we are especially here for the pinky-gold tone of Stormzy’s dial. He’s big, he’s red… he can whack a cricket ball past at least the fifth ring o...