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Oliver Buchannon
Basem Wasef

Basem Wasef's mechanical obsessions span from military aircraft to vintage motorcycles, and his passion for horology intersects with every one of those interests. While he covets complications just as much as the next watch geek, his prized possession is a humble Jaeger-LeCoultre Club gifted by his father.

Why I Dreamed of Stripping My Land Rover Series 2A to Bare Metal, and Sean Wotherspoon Did the Opposite

Why I Dreamed of Stripping My Land Rover Series 2A to Bare Metal, and Sean Wotherspoon Did the Opposite

The color-blocked 1958 Series II, wrapped in denim, plaid, and hand-mixed hues, was headed to RM Sotheby's this month before it slipped off the block

Jul 13, 2026

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The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Was Built to Match the 911

The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Was Built to Match the 911

The $8,250 Porsche Design Chronograph 1 All Titanium went on the wrist for a 911 Carrera S lap day at the Porsche Track Experience's new Laguna Seca home.

Jun 26, 2026

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4 min read

What the World's Top Car Collectors Wear on Their Wrists

What the World's Top Car Collectors Wear on Their Wrists

Across the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este and the Amelia Island Concours, drivers, collectors, and curators share the Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, and IWC watches they never take off, and the milestones they mark.

Jun 8, 2026

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8 min read

Driving Aston Martin’s DB12 S with a Breitling Navitimer on the Wrist

Driving Aston Martin’s DB12 S with a Breitling Navitimer on the Wrist

We drove Aston Martin's DB12 S through Malibu with a Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph on the wrist

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

This is What $375,000 a Week Looks Like

This is What $375,000 a Week Looks Like

The Sanlorenzo Contigo is one of the finest charter yachts afloat. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was made for exactly what lies beneath it.

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

Bugatti’s Mistral is an Open-Air Swan Song

Bugatti’s Mistral is an Open-Air Swan Song

As the W16-powered era comes to a close, Bugatti ushers in a new focus on horology-inspired automobiles

Feb 10, 2026

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4 min read

A British Grand Tour, Perfectly Timed

A British Grand Tour, Perfectly Timed

Test driving Bremont’s updated aviation-themed watches with three quintessentially British steeds

Feb 10, 2026

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6 min read

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