Across the Spectrum

This long-time collector has a passion for timepieces of all stripes, from vintage reissues to luxury sports models.

CHILDHOOD MEMORY

“My first watch was an automatic Citizen my dad gave me when I was seven. It was an 18K gold-plated, threehand watch with a brown leather strap. Yes, it was a strange choice for a seven-year-old, but I think he was buying what he liked [laughs]. Because I was so young, it was usually kept by my parents. I only got to wear it on special occasions or spend time with it after I had done my homework.”

BLASTS FROM THE PAST

“I’m a sucker for vintage re-editions such as the Cartier Tank Cintree. I have about 20 reissued models. I like those that stay true to their original inspirations. I feel that when a brand releases a reissue, it is an opportunity for people who previously didn’t have the chance to buy that watch to own it now. It doesn’t have to be a very expensive watch. For example, when Seiko does reissues, certain models have sentimental value to me because they remind me of my childhood.”

RED DOT

“I support local microbrands such as Gruppo Gamma, Boldr, Vilhelm and Feynman. Boldr is my favourite because it has nice, chunky divers. My wife and I dive recreationally and I just want to have something on my wrist while diving, but I’m not brave enough to wear a

Rolex Submariner into the sea [laughs]. I’ve worn a Boldr diver to a depth of about 40m and it was fine. I’ve told Vilhelm that I will dive with one of its watches but I haven’t gone diving again because of Covid-19.”

FULL CIRCLE

“There’s a funny story behind the Cartier Tank Cintree I got for my 50th birthday last June. I’m in a group chat with a Cartier rep. He had sent a message saying that the new Tank Cintree was available, but I was busy and forgot about it. Subsequently, when my friend picked up his new Cintree at the boutique, I was there to join in the fun and I asked the rep why he hadn’t told me that the watch was available. Of course, he had and showed me his messages – and I apologised profusely. A few days later, I was having drinks with a client when he called to say he had a Tank Cintree for me.”

MILESTONES APLENTY

“I was lucky enough to get the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph and Rolex Daytona models that I wanted (both pictured) for my 50th birthday. I have too many watches, and sometimes it’s a bit difficult to justify new purchases to my wife, so now, I tag my purchases to occasions [laughs]. For our 26th anniversary this year, I ordered a pair of the new Tudor Black Bay watches with silver dials – 36mm for me and 32mm for her.”