Andrew McGrotty
Author/Co-Author of 177 articles
Andrew has used his bachelor's in English Literature and master's in International Fashion Marketing to build a career in the luxury fashion sector. Working with some of the most established brands in London, such as Burberry and Metier, he developed a history of being one of the most knowledgeable and on-the-forefront writers with the perfect blend of technical expertise and creative outlook.
You can find more of his work in Style, Beauty, Health, Ranker, and MovieWebb.
He has a particular interest in luxury, timeless pieces, and enjoys keeping up with trends and writing about the latest collections.
The 5 watches under $5,000 that prove you don’t need to spend more
bove $15,000, the watch world changes entirely. These are the five luxury watches that represent the highest level of Swiss craftsmanship, design and heritage available today.
Watches and Wonders 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Watches and Wonders Geneva returns April 14-20 for its biggest edition yet, with 66 brands including the first-ever appearance of Audemars Piguet. Here is your complete guide.
Burberry celebrates 170 years with its most iconic campaign yet
Burberry has launched The Trench, Portraits of an Icon, a sweeping campaign marking 170 years of the brand and its most enduring design. Here is everything you need to know.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Agave Rose Gold Review: The Art of Restraint
We spent time with the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Agave Rose Gold on the wrist. Here is why this quietly exceptional watch might be the most refined timepiece of the year.
How to dress like JFK Jr.: The style guide inspired by Hulu’s Love Story
Hulu's Love Story has reignited the world's obsession with JFK Jr.'s effortless preppy style. Here is how to dress like America's most stylish man, right now.
The 5 Watches Every Man Needs to Build a Serious Collection (For Under $2,500)
Looking to start a serious watch collection without breaking the bank? These are the five best watches between $1,500 and $2,500 that deliver quality, versatility and genuine style.
Ralph Lauren’s Milan Return Reminded Us Why American Tailoring Still Matters
Ralph Lauren returned to Milan's menswear stage for the first time in over two decades. What he showed wasn't flashy or experimental—it was American tailoring at its best. Here's why that matters in 2026.
4 Ferragamo Watches That Make the Perfect Valentine’s Gift for Him
alentine's Day exposes the limits of the usual gift categories. A watch is different — personal, functional, and worn every day for years. Here are five Ferragamo timepieces worth considering
The Quarter-Zip Became Menswear’s Unlikely Hero, Here’s How to Wear It
The quarter-zip is having a moment. From Jonathan Bailey to Matthieu Blazy, everyone's wearing it. Here's how to style this preppy staple without looking like you're headed to the gym.
Parmigiani Fleurier introduces Tonda PF Micro-Rotor in Agave Blue across steel and rose gold
Parmigiani Fleurier releases Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date in Agave Blue. 40mm steel and rose gold versions with PF703 micro-rotor movement, hand-guilloché Grain d'Orge dial, 48-hour reserve.
TAG Heuer releases third Carrera Chronograph collaboration with fragment limited to 500 pieces
TAG Heuer releases the Carrera Chronograph x fragment Limited Edition, marking the third collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara's streetwear label. Limited to 500 pieces with black opalin dial and custom date disc.
Parmigiani Fleurier marks founder’s 75th birthday with La Ravenale Minute Repeater
Parmigiani Fleurier releases La Ravenale Minute Repeater as unique piece celebrating Michel Parmigiani's 75th birthday. Century-old Ed. Koehn movement with gemstone marquetry caseback and hand-engraved dial.
Zenith releases Defy Extreme Chroma with rainbow gradient bridges limited to 100 pieces each
Zenith releases two Defy Extreme Chroma Limited Editions combining titanium and ceramic with rainbow gradient PVD coating. El Primero 9004 with 50Hz chronograph, limited to 100 pieces each at CHF 19,900.
Christopher Ward and Studio Underd0g collaborate on Alliance 02 pocket watch limited to 100 pieces
Christopher Ward and Studio Underd0g release The Alliance 02, a contemporary pocket watch combining Light-catcher case design with Studio Underd0g's fully luminous dial. Limited to 100 pieces at £2,995.
Zenith releases four Defy Skyline models in full gold cases and bracelets
Zenith expands the Defy Skyline collection with four models in full gold cases and integrated H-link bracelets. Yellow gold time-only, rose gold skeleton and chronograph versions from CHF 59,900.
Rolex authorizes second book chronicling Datejust history through Wallpaper partnership
Rolex releases an authorized 244-page history of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust written by Nicholas Foulkes and published through Wallpaper. The book follows last year's Submariner volume as the second in a series.
G-SHOCK and Bamford London release third collaboration on 5600 model with steel case
G-SHOCK and Bamford London announce their third collaboration applying Bamford's signature blue to the 5600 model with upgraded steel case. Soho pop-up December 5-8, online release December 9 at £279.
Where to check in: Inside the world’s most anticipated new hotel openings
November 2025 delivered two significant luxury hotel openings: One & Only's first American property in Montana's Big Sky and Canopy by Hilton's Turkish debut in Istanbul's Taksim district. Plus, what's opening in early 2026.
Zenith Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli pairs stone dial with 50Hz chronograph
Zenith releases the Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli limited to 50 pieces, combining a lapis lazuli stone dial with a 50Hz chronograph. The 45mm steel case features dual escapements at CHF 32,900.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante adds Arctic Rose dial in steel
Parmigiani Fleurier releases the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante in stainless steel with Arctic Rose dial. The watch measures elapsed minutes through superimposed hands including an 18k rose gold rattrapante hand at CHF 29,700.
Casio collaborates with Liberty London on AQ-230 watches with Paisley Fanfare engraving
Casio releases two analog-digital watches created with Liberty London. The AQ-230ELT and AQ-230EBLT apply Liberty's Paisley Fanfare print through laser engraving on rectangular cases, launching November 20 from £114.90.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Ferragamo’s F-80 Translucent: Can sustainability change luxury watches?
Discover Ferragamo's F-80 Translucent, the luxury watch made from eco-friendly materials like bio-nylon and bio-based carbon. Explore how sustainability meets Italian craftsmanship.
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Moon Dust carries 16 complications in gem-set white gold
Vacheron Constantin releases the Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Moon Dust celebrating the manufacture's 270th anniversary. The double-sided watch houses Calibre 2755 GC16 with 16 complications in 47mm gem-set white gold case.
Versace releases Apodis GMT with bi-color steel and gold case at $1,195
Versace introduces the Apodis, a 41mm GMT watch combining stainless steel with IP yellow gold in both case and bracelet. Swiss movement with GMT complication visible at 6 o'clock, available at $1,195.
Timex and The James Brand release Automatic GMT Nocturne Edition at $749
Timex announces the third collaboration with The James Brand, releasing the Automatic GMT Nocturne Edition in 41mm steel with carbon fiber dial and crown. Miyota 9075 movement, limited to 1,000 pieces at $749.
Nomadic launches Céad 126 chronograph honoring Irish motorsport records
Nomadic Watches releases the Céad 126, the Belfast brand's first chronograph. The model honors Glenn Irwin's 126 mph North West 200 record and Joey Dunlop's 26 TT victories in 40mm steel at $3,260.
Francis Ford Coppola’s unique F.P.Journe FFC prototype heads to Phillips auction above $1 million
Phillips announces Francis Ford Coppola's one of one F.P.Journe FFC prototype as headline lot for New York Watch Auction XIII on December 6-7, estimated above $1 million. The watch uses a human hand to indicate time.
Ulysse Nardin Freak S gains turquoise and ruby enamel dials in 50 piece editions
Ulysse Nardin releases the Freak S Enamel in turquoise blue and deep ruby red, limiting production to 50 pieces per color with guilloché-flinqué enamel rotating hour discs at CHF 153,000.
Oris Aquis Pro 1000M cuts thickness and price while keeping extreme capability
Oris releases the Aquis Pro 1000M, reducing water resistance to 1,000 meters while cutting case thickness from 23.4mm to 16.6mm. The 49.5mm gray PVD titanium case costs $4,100 with patented RSS bezel.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor adds Stone Blue dial in steel and rose gold
Parmigiani Fleurier extends the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor collection with a steel and rose gold case paired with Stone Blue dial. The 40mm watch features hand guilloché Grain d'Orge pattern and PF703 micro-rotor movement.
Mandarin Oriental opens its first hotel in Austria inside a restored Art Nouveau courthouse
Mandarin Oriental opened its first hotel in Austria on 20 October 2025, converting a heritage listed Art Nouveau courthouse on Riemergasse into a 138 room hotel that honors Vienna's First District history.
G-SHOCK releases Central Cee collaboration through Syna brand on 6900 model
G-SHOCK announces a collaboration with Central Cee's streetwear brand Syna, applying the West London rapper's design to the 6900 model. The limited edition watch in Bordeaux red drops November 2025.
Junya Watanabe upgrades TikTok viral New Balance 471 with premium materials
Junya Watanabe releases two versions of the New Balance 471, a shoe that gained traction on TikTok despite launching only in spring 2025. The collaboration upgrades the £90 base model with suede, mesh and tumbled leather.
Gyavius NAVI S refines Bulgarian independent’s dive watch to 41mm
Gyavius Watch Company releases the NAVI S Collection, refining its NAVI dive watch to 41mm diameter with in-house case, dial and hands production. Three variants launch at $2,400 with Sellita SW200 movement.Retry
Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon appears in rose gold with brick red dial
Zenith now sells the Defy Skyline Tourbillon in solid rose gold for the first time. The 41mm case includes integrated bracelet and star shaped rotor, with brick red dial referencing the Le Locle manufacture at $93,300.
TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon marks 75 years of Formula 1 in 75 pieces
TAG Heuer launches the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport F1 75th Anniversary in 75 pieces. Each 44mm titanium and gold watch represents a single Formula 1 World Championship season from 1950 to 2024.
Bremont Terra Nova Jumping Hour adds steel case to bronze original
Bremont now offers the Terra Nova Jumping Hour in steel, following the 2024 bronze edition. The 38mm cushion case uses 904L stainless steel at €5,050, housing the BC634 jumping hour movement.
Tissot Classic Dream Powermatic 80 delivers near chronometer accuracy at $515
Tissot fits the Powermatic 80 movement into the Classic Dream line, building a Swiss automatic watch at $515 that keeps time almost as well as watches costing twice as much. The movement delivers ±7 seconds per day accuracy.
Zenith Defy Zero G returns in blue and transparent sapphire for 160th anniversary
Zenith marks its 160th year with two Defy Zero G watches measuring 46mm and cased entirely in sapphire. Only ten of each version exist at CHF 200,000, housing the Gravity Control gimbal escapement that remains horizontal regardless of wrist position.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF adds deep ruby dial to steel and rose gold case
Parmigiani Fleurier adds a 36mm steel and rose gold watch to the Tonda PF line with deep ruby dial. The burgundy tone shifts between plum and cherry, with 12 baguette diamonds and hand guilloché pattern.
Casio CA-500WEBF brings Back to the Future to the calculator watch
Casio launches the CA-500WEBF to mark forty years since Back to the Future first screened. The calculator watch adds DeLorean design elements to the 1980s platform for £115, shipping 21 October 2025.
Swiss watch retail splits as brands open boutiques while buyers prefer multi-brand stores
The Swiss watch industry faces a contradiction. Deloitte's 2025 study shows 38% of buyers prefer multi-brand stores while 41% of manufacturers plan new mono-brand boutiques, as US tariffs and retail consolidation reshape the sector.
Louis Vuitton Monterey returns in yellow gold with 188-piece limit
Louis Vuitton reissues the Monterey after forty years. The 1988 Gae Aulenti design returns in 188 pieces of yellow gold with grand feu enamel dial and automatic movement, replacing the original quartz calibre.
Girard-Perregaux launches Laureato FIFTY marking 50 years with refined steel and gold design
Girard-Perregaux releases the Laureato FIFTY for the model's 50th year. The 200-piece edition revives the steel and 3N gold combination from 1975 while introducing sharper contemporary proportions in a 39mm case.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#5 makes chronograph pushers feel effortless
Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Jumbo Chronograph RD#5 fits flying tourbillon and flyback chronograph in 39mm x 8.1mm case. Rack-and-pinion system replaces heart cams for clicks needing one-tenth the force. 150 pieces at CHF 260,000.
Seiko 5 Sports Bamford SRPL95: When London custom culture meets accessible dive design
Seiko adds another partner to the 5 Sports line with London's Bamford Watch Department. The SRPL95, restricted to 2,025 pieces at €480, layers translucent material, bright pigment and luminous treatment onto the SKX-shaped case, showing Bamford's shift from individual custom work toward joint releases with larger manufacturers.
Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Tiger’s Eye: When Genta’s legacy meets UAE retail power
Ahmed Seddiqi completes 75 years in luxury retail with a watch that shows limited editions need not trade substance for rarity. The Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger's Eye pairs Gérald Genta's eccentric octagonal case with a chatoyant stone dial, restricted to 20 pieces for Dubai Watch Week 2025.
First look: Pierre Gasly’s $148K watch has zero F1 branding, and that’s the point
Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly collaborates with H. Moser & Cie. on the Streamliner Tourbillon, featuring his personally designed chocolate fumé dial and flying tourbillon mechanism. The partnership produces two limited editions priced from $98,500.
Tudor’s first moonphase watch surprises with classic design
Tudor introduces its first moonphase complication with the 1926 Luna collection, marking a departure from the brand's typical sports watch focus. The classical timepiece features Sellita movement and three dial color options at €2,630.
Girard-Perregaux marks 50th anniversary revolutionary Calibre GP4800 movement
Girard-Perregaux introduces the Calibre GP4800, a compact movement featuring silicon escapement technology and variable-inertia balance. The new caliber debuts in the Laureato FIFTY collection, celebrating the iconic design's 50th anniversary.