Ben Winstanley

Jan 23, 2025 | squaremile.com | Ben Winstanley

I’ll make no bones about the fact that Christian Selmoni is one of my favourite individuals in the watch world to interview. The veteran style and heritage director of 30+ years is Mr Vacheron Constantin himself, a permanent besuited fixture at the maison’s Watches & Wonders booth and launch parties, throwing out pearls of horological wisdom to all-comers like confetti. He’s forgotten more about watchmaking than you or I will ever know.

Jan 14, 2025 | squaremile.com | Ben Winstanley

Ever since the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 was introduced to widespread acclaim in 2022, a vibrant 18k yellow gold ode to 1970s excess, the watch world has collectively roared: “We want steel!” It’s taken a little less than three years, but public demand appears to have won the day as the maison has kicked off its 270th anniversary celebrations with exactly that, a Historiques 222 in stainless steel with a matte blue dial.

Nov 20, 2024 | squaremile.com | Ben Winstanley

There is something delightfully analog about Ettinger’s new Games Collection. Created in celebration of the brand’s 90th anniversary, this luxurious selection of playing cards, dominoes and dice, each decked out in their own Capra leather case, takes the mind back to the golden age of travel – back when such curios would help passengers wile away the hours on board a ship or a plane, rather than simply staring blankly at one’s smartphone.

Oct 7, 2024 | squaremile.com | Ben Winstanley

The day before a golf tournament is a liminal time for any player, but in the professional ranks it takes on an altogether greater level of importance. For many, it’s a day of nervous excitement and possibility, but mostly one they wish to be over as quickly as possible so that the real competition can begin. However, for the Asian Tour’s CEO, Cho Minn Thant, it might just be his favourite day of any tournament.

Sep 25, 2024 | squaremile.com | Ben Winstanley

Sandwiched in between Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale on Canary Wharf’s Bank Street, you will find premier padel tennis destination, Padium. Opened in 2023, the 30,000 sq ft space might seem a little incongruous surrounded by skyscrapers but its presence is testament to the rapid ascent of Europe’s fastest growing sport over the past decade – from an obscure leisurely pastime in Sweden and Spain to a cult-like workout in London’s financial hub.