Alex Douglas

London

Publisher at Boutique Hotelier

Business Journalist. Publisher @bhotelier.

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Articles

Brellum Sails Into Summer With New Pandial Chronometer

1 week ago | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

Born from the spirit of sailing while paying homage to the carefree energy of summer, Brellum has focused on blending nautical elegance with high performance engineering on its new Pandial Marina Tricompax Chronometer LE. Inspired by sunlit regattas, sea spray, and open horizons, the new Pandial Marina delivers 60 hours of power reserve thanks to the BR-110 Tricompax movement with a column wheel, certified as a chronometer by the COSC.
Why Collectors Are Re-Evaluating Their Watch Portfolios In 2025

2 weeks ago | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

Watch collectors are rethinking their portfolios in 2025, driven by shifting tastes, resale values, and new economic pressures. Bob’s Watches tells us what’s fuelling the trend:The luxury watch landscape is experiencing its most significant shift in recent memory. After years of unprecedented growth and waiting lists that stretched for months, collectors worldwide are taking a step back to reassess their horological holdings.
Community-centric Approach Paves Way To Second Collection For Anders & Co

2 months ago | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

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Raketa Releases Watch For Deep Submersion With New Amphibia

2 months ago | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

Raketa’s newest model, the Amphibia, is the latest version of watches the brand has made for sailors, submariners and divers for the last half century. The edition released this week, coinciding with watch industry’s most important week of the year, is for divers. Made from stainless steel, the piece is capable of withstanding pressures at up to 200m with a screw-in crown securing the movement from any water. The watch also features a unidirectional bezel.
Gucci’s Greets Four Fresh Faces Into Interlocking Line

2 months ago | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

First introduced last year, the Gucci Interlocking watch was designed to capture the essence of the House’s modern aesthetic. Continuing with that trend in 2025, Gucci is welcoming four new designs to the collection. Joining the sporty variations are two 41mm watches in striking green or black, both with chronograph functionality. These iterations feature three sub-dials, two pushers for precise time measurement, and a tachymeter on the black ceramic bezel allowing accurate speed measurement.
Helicon's Jonathan Bordell On The Husband & Wife Partnership Behind The Brand

Mar 5, 2025 | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

Ahead of showcasing the colourful collection at British Watchmakers Day this weekend, WatchPro’s Alex Douglas caught up with Jonathan Bordell to learn more about Helicon. Delving into what was the driving force behind the brand’s launch, Mr Bordell shared how the husband and wife partnership is a recipe for success and how retail and consumer relationships are intrinsic to brand growth. WP: What was the inspiration behind Helicon Watches?
Roamer Powers Up As New Helios Hits The Market

Mar 4, 2025 | watchpro.com | Alex Douglas

Having made the most of its time exhibiting at Inhorgenta in Munich last week, Roamer seems to be back – and with a bit of a bang. The Swiss-based brand will be hoping its latest launch, the Helios Power, will put it back on the map for consumers and retail buyers alike. Housed in a 43mm titanium case and bracelet, the watch’s designers have incorporated an ion-plated finish with the aim of delivering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Stoke Rochford Hall hits market with £5m asking price

Jun 13, 2024 | boutiquehotelier.com | Alex Douglas

Stoke Rochford Hall has been placed on the market with an asking price of offers in excess of £5m. The asking price includes a 999-year leasehold and would see the buyer take on a 113-bedroom hotel which sits in 28.8 acres of rural countryside and is currently closed. The site, located just south of Grantham, off the A1, also offers an unused conference suite for 300 delegates, as well as a former 135-bed halls of residence with integrated leisure centre.
How Lamington Group uses AI to automate 97% of guest queries

May 27, 2024 | boutiquehotelier.com | Alex Douglas

Lamington Group, a family-owned business, manages eco-friendly room2 hometels, Lamington Apartments, and the coworking brand Missionworks. As a B-cert corporation, they are committed to sustainability and innovation. The brand’s gradual rollout of HiJiffy’s AI across its room2 hometels and serviced apartments achieved remarkable results. Starting with a hybrid model, they quickly moved to full automation, transforming guest communication.
One in ten traded Rolex watches are fakes and rising sophistication makes them incredibly difficult to spot

Jul 5, 2023 | usa.watchpro.com | Alex Douglas