Tag: watches
Watches June 2022
James Bond's Greatest Watches
10 Minute Read
From seminal mechanical watches to innovative digitals, The Rake examines 007’s finest timepieces.
Watches May 2022
Invest in magnificent timepieces
Investments can be unpredictable, but not so with these two winners, which we have handpicked to provide you with sound and secure appreciation — aesthetically, spiritually and financially.
Watches December 2021
Four Watches for the Christmas Holiday Season
Whether you’re treating yourself or buying for a loved one, a watch (if you’ll pardon the pun) makes a timeless gift. They’re personal, intimate and full of style. We’ve selected four timepieces just asking for some festive unboxing.
Watches July 2021
Available in the Shop: Our Favourite Cartiers from Watchfinder & Co.
Ross Povey examines the latest selection of Cartier watches from Watchfinder & Co.
Watches June 2021
New Selection of Cartiers from Watchfinder & Co
We’re back again with another curated selection of Cartier pieces in partnership with Watchfinder & Co. This batch includes a Tank Francaise as well as a perennial favourite, the iconic Pasha. So let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
Watches June 2021
Oris Diver 65 Cotton Candy – Why I Bought the Three Most Uplifting Watches of 2021
The Rake’s founder makes time for hope and optimism with a new watch launch that sparks pure, unadulterated joy
Watches June 2021
A Sweet Treat: Oris Divers Sixty-Five "Cotton Candy"
Who said a dive watch had to be boring? The new Cotton Candy series in Oris’s vintage-inspired Divers Sixty-Five collection is a light and playful take on dive watches.
Style June 2021
TIME THROUGH TRAVEL
Packing for a trip is hard enough, and made worse when we are all out of practice. But by using a selection of miraculous timepieces as your focal point, you can take a shortcut to a well-stocked suitcase.
Watches April 2021
Tudor Heritage Chronograph
Ross Povey looks back at the factors that have shaped the unique identity of Tudor’s popular sports watch.
Watches March 2021
Tudor’s Crown Prince – The Small Block Chronograph
Something of a ‘sleeping giant’, these fourth series chronos from Tudor are picking up as collectors are beginning to appreciate them for their modern aesthetic and super high build quality.
Style March 2021
The Legacy of IWC’s Le Petit Prince
Featuring a midnight blue dial and an engraving on the caseback of the little prince himself, the retro style “Le Petit Prince” editions have almost become like a sub-brand within IWC’s Pilot’s watch family.
Watches February 2021
A Brief History: The Cartier Santos
An iconic Cartier model, the Santos has manifested a legion of admirers over the decades, so we thought it apt to delve into its history.
