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We discuss the challenges involved when you start collecting or investing in luxury watches. What are the best watches to collect for investment and which are likely to hold their value?
You may also face other unexpected hurdles such as extremely long waiting lists and an unnecessarily snobby attitude from your authorised dealer.
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Article courtesy of The Learned Gentleman. Although his blog is no longer live, he’s kindly given us permission to post this to our blog. The original write-up was published back in October 2015.
Those of you who read my blog regularly will know that as an avid watch collector I love also to find interesting straps for my watches. My search for the world's finest watch straps is ever ongoing, but have I got a step closer to finding the finest watch straps available? Have I found them? I possibly have, but only time will tell. Let me tell you the story of my visit to one of the most exclusive British bespoke leather goods manufacturers – Inro London.
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Naughty and nice list. Check. Mulled Wine. Check. Ink-soaked gel pens. Check. Ah, yes - it’s that time of year again. In this blog, we’ll share our top tips for buying bespoke at Christmas: Whether you’re looking to opt for a snazzy strap for your new Apple Watch Series 7 or commission a card case for someone special - here’s our top tips to get you started.
Let’s start off with the most important question, the need.
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Thanks for stopping by! Welcome to our first main journal posting. Here we’ll be dive into more detail about what bespoke is, the varying elements that go into making a bespoke piece and key considerations as to why you might choose bespoke over an off the shelf product. Bespoke by its very nature isn’t a one size fits all offering, and there are many reasons why bespoke might (or might not) be for you. Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s explore a bit of background to the word itself.
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Welcome to our blog! Here you’ll find everything bespoke from top to toe. Whether you’re keen on exploring whether a bespoke accessory will float your boat or are looking for the latest and greatest commentary on what’s happening in the wider luxury fashion industry, you’ve come to right place.
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