Timeless Journal

28/08/2026

The Working Class Scot Who Became Bond

Sean Connery didn’t audition for James Bond in the traditional sense. He showed up to a lunch with producers Broccoli and Saltzman in unpressed clothes, straight off a run of odd jobs including milkman, lorry driver, and coffin polisher.

What sealed it wasn’t the meal. It was the walk back to his car. Ian Fleming hated the choice at first, calling him an overgrown stunt man, until he saw Dr No and changed his mind for good, even giving Bond Scottish blood in his next novel.

On screen Connery wore Anthony Sinclair suits cut to his frame, soft shoulders, tapered trousers, nothing rigid. Off screen he swapped it all for tweed jackets and cashmere turtlenecks, proof that comfort read better than cost ever could.

26/07/2026

John F. Kennedy is still widely seen as the most stylish president the United States has ever had.

He made tailored suits, slim ties, loafers and aviator sunglasses look natural rather than overly formal. Whether he was stepping off Air Force One or spending a weekend sailing in Hyannis Port, everything seemed simple, relaxed and confident. More than 60 years later, his wardrobe is still used as a reference for timeless men’s style.

He also had a famous appreciation for Cuban ci**rs. The night before signing the 1962 trade embargo against Cuba, Kennedy reportedly asked his press secretary, Pierre Salinger, to source 1,200 of his favourite Petit Upmann ci**rs. Once they had been delivered to his desk the next morning, Kennedy signed the embargo, making it illegal to import Cuban goods into the United States. Whether you’re into ci**rs or not, it’s one of those stories that perfectly captures his personality and has become a lasting piece of presidential folklore.

23/07/2026

A look through Oakley Founder James Jannard’s brutalist mansion

Most people know James Jannard for building Oakley into one of the biggest eyewear brands in the world. After selling the company, he spent years creating something far more personal: a brutalist home carved into a Beverly Hills hillside.

Built from concrete, steel, and glass, the 18,000 square foot house feels more like a private fortress than a traditional mansion. Retractable walls open to sweeping views across Los Angeles, while details like riveted metal panels and industrial finishes reflect Jannard’s love of bold design.

The property has now changed hands in one of Beverly Hills’ biggest recent sales, proving that homes with a strong point of view still attract serious buyers.

20/07/2026

IWC released the Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool this week, a new dial colour for the 35mm Ingenieur that the brand is calling aquatic, and the name does most of the explaining.

The dial is a light blue-green, somewhere between turquoise and the shade of a well-lit swimming pool on a clear day, and it is the most visually striking thing IWC has done with the Ingenieur since they brought the Gérald Genta design back in 2023.

19/07/2026

Why a generation became car enthusiasts

19/07/2026

13/07/2026

The Patek Philippe Nautilus has become one of the most famous luxury watches in the world.

Designed by Gérald Genta and released in 1976, its shape was inspired by a ship’s porthole, giving it a look that was very different for the time.

The steel case, simple dial and integrated bracelet made it feel sporty while still carrying the quality Patek Philippe was known for.

Nearly 50 years later, the Nautilus remains one of the most wanted watches ever made, worn by collectors, athletes and some of the world’s best known figures.

12/07/2026

defends his crown for a 5th Grand Slam title 👑🥕

01/07/2026

Wimbledon has enforced an all-white dress code since the 1870s, and every year the same thing happens.

Players, brands and designers find ways to make it interesting anyway. From Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz’ blazers, to Marta Kostyuk’s custom Wilson dress, this year is no different, with some of the strongest on-court looks the tournament has seen in years.

29/06/2026

Rolex has officially opened the doors to its highest boutique in the world, situated at an altitude of over 3,000 metres in the Swiss Alps.

The new retail space offers a fitting backdrop for a watchmaking brand deeply tied to mountain exploration, accessible only by cable car.