Archive Precision Winter 2020: HERO-ERA Wristwatch We all know that cars and watches go together like a horse and carriage so it’s no surprise that classic rally organiser HERO- ERA is dipping a toe into the… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Precision Winter 2020: Richard Mille RM 72-01 It’s probably fair to say that Richard Mille watches are something of an acquired taste. Indeed, when non-horophiles see one for the first time they invariably respond with a look… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Precision Winter 2020: Vertex 75 It might be 81 years since the start of World War II, but it seems that time has done little to diminish the appeal of the classic military wristwatch. In a… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Precision Winter 2020: Omologato Dakar Chronograph Until June 2015, no one had heard of Shami Kalra’s Omologato brand because it didn’t exist. But the designer’s decision to shift from making promotional goods for the motor sport… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Precision Winter 2020: BRM MK44 Makrolon The idea of 'adding lightness' is famously attributed to Lotus founder Colin Chapman but now the concept has been adopted by BRM. We’re not talking about British Racing Motors; it’s the… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Precision Winter 2020: New for this year Tag Heuer TAG’s enduring Carrera watch gets a modern makeover for 2020, with four new versions comprising three in steel with a choice of black, blue or olive-green dials, plus… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Lynx D-type: Sincere form of flattery The days when replica cars were largely looked down upon are long gone, not least since there are now so many superbly accurate and beautifully built examples available (including some… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Allard JR continuation: Eighth wonder South Londoner Sydney Allard's eponymous car marque was a true giant-killer during the 1950s and ’60s, with his lightweight V8-engined racers very likely inspiring one-time Allard driver Carroll Shelby’s legendary… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Bag yourself an auction bargain as classic cars sell for a steal One thing that the classic car auctions of the past month have demonstrated is that, for those prepared to wait, bargain buys are cropping up in the salesrooms on a… December 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Online auction saleroom goes viral As this issue goes to press, many people involved in the classic car business would ordinarily be resting up after the madness of Monterey Car Week in California — but… November 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive BMW 507 Roadster: A folly no longer It's usual for rare cars that enjoyed notable success in period to command big money today — but those that failed first time sometimes carry a stigma, thus reducing demand… November 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton
Archive Precision: Catch this Drift I first met Octavio Garcia back in 2012 when he was almost a decade into a stellar, 15-year stint as the creative head of Audemars Piguet. Much of Garcia’s recognition… November 2020 Issue By Simon de Burton