Ben Winstanley

Ben Winstanley

Deputy Editor

Ben Winstanley's articles

Thom Sweeney made-to-measure tailoring service

The unstoppable rise of Thom Sweeney – and the dynamic duo behind the tailors

Since opening shop in 2007, Thom Sweeney has established itself as a new breed of British tailor – placing made-to-measure and bespoke suits back on the map from London to Miami. Ben Winstanley steps inside its Mayfair townhouse to learn more

Published: Monday 30th June 2025
Royal Portrush Golf Course, Dunluce, 16th hole par three, Northern Ireland

Royal Portrush and the ultimate Northern Ireland golf trip

Royal Portrush Golf Club returns as host venue for The Open this July. Ben Winstanley travels across the Irish Sea to play its iconic Dunluce Course for himself – and discovers a number of hidden golfing gems along the way

Published: Monday 30th June 2025
Silverstone Circuit

Meet the man behind Silverstone’s modern era, Stuart Pringle

As the world of motorsport evolves, Stuart Pringle is the man in the driver’s seat of Silverstone Circuit, shepherding the historic track into the next phase of its life. He talks 75 years of F1 at the historic track, his favourite race of all time, and adapting to the needs of the fans

Published: Wednesday 25th June 2025
Tom Kristensen

Mr Le Mans: “Unrelenting focus is crucial. There are no shortcuts.”

Tom Kristensen is universally considered the greatest driver to have ever competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ahead of the 2025 race, we sat down with the Danish legend to learn more about his need for speed

Published: Friday 13th June 2025
Watches & Wonders 2025 sleeper hits, featuring the Rolex Perpetual 1908 with Settimo bracelet

Watches & Wonders 2025: Sleeper Hits

The sleeper hits at Watches & Wonders might not garner the same attention as the big ticket launches, but they're equally deserving of your attention. Meet the timepieces that may have flown under your radar so far…

Published: Thursday 17th April 2025
Scottie Scheffler, Rolex ambassador, wins The Masters 2024 at Augusta National

Scottie Scheffler: "You always dream of making the putt to win The Masters"

Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed number one player in golf, with a skillset quite unlike anyone else in the game. Ahead of The Masters 2025, the Rolex ambassador sits down to reflect on a historic 2024 season and shares what drives his passion for the game…

Published: Thursday 10th April 2025
Dial of the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

Watches & Wonders 2025: Showstoppers

Watches & Wonders 2025 is the most important event in the watch calendar, with retailers, journalists and industry insiders descending upon Geneva's Palexpo exhibition centre to cast their eyes over the latest launches. Among them was Ben Winstanley who takes a closer look at the five biggest talking watches from this year's show…

Published: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Austin Butler wearing Breitling Chronomat

Austin Butler: “I make a playlist for each character”

Austin Butler is the hottest ticket in Hollywood right now. The actor sat down with us to share details from his starring roles as Elvis Presley and Dune: Part II’s Feyd-Rautha, as well as explaining why he uses fear as a compass

Published: Tuesday 25th March 2025
Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

Breitling introduces the ice cool Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

Breitling has launched the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar featuring a ice blue dial – but it’s the returning calibre B19 movement that has us excited.

Published: Tuesday 4th March 2025
Henry Cavill announced as Longines watch ambassador

Longines introduces Henry Cavill as its new ambassador

Henry Cavill has been announced as the new face of Longines watches. We reflect on the former-Superman actor's passion for watches and what timepiece he's sporting on his wrist

Published: Thursday 20th February 2025
Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director, Vacheron Constantin

Christian Selmoni: “Vacheron Constantin sets the standard in terms of watchmaking art”

Christian Selmoni, Vacheron Constantin’s style and heritage director, has spent more than 30 years shining a spotlight on the maison’s storied history. He tells Ben Winstanley about plans for the brand’s 270th anniversary

Published: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 in steel with blue dial

Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 returns in steel

Three years after the successful launch of the Vacheron Constantin Historique 222, the 1970s icon returns in stainless steel. Not a bad way to kick off the maison’s 270th anniversary celebrations…

Published: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Holes 16 & 17, Point Hardy Golf Club, Cabot Saint Lucia

Cabot Saint Lucia is the best new golf course on the planet

Cabot Saint Lucia's Point Hardy Golf Club opened for play in 2024 to widespread acclaim from all who visited its staggering coastal location. Ben Winstanley ventured to the Caribbean to discover the wonders of the world's next top golf course

Published: Friday 10th January 2025
Apes Hill Barbados luxury golf resort in the Caribbean

Apes Hill Barbados: an exciting new Caribbean golf resort

Apes Hill is taking on the titans of Barbados hospitality, with an eco-conscious luxury offering that features a striking golf course. Ben Winstanley takes a trip to the Caribbean to investigate

Published: Friday 13th December 2024
Ettinger Games Collection luxury leather goods

Ettinger’s new Games Collection is a 1950s throwback

Ettinger celebrates its 90th anniversary with a special collection of luxury game sets inspired by the golden age of travel. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ettinger Games Collection

Published: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Asian Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant

"We have a real opportunity here to build a legacy" – Asian Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant on LIV, golf and growth

Since 2020, the Asian Tour has risen from the brink of collapse to new heights. Ben Winstanley speaks to CEO, Cho Minn Thant

Published: Tuesday 8th October 2024
Marc Aellen, CEO, Certina

Marc Aellen, CEO, Certina: “We have to be awake and to make the most of our opportunities”

Certina CEO Marc Aellen tells Ben Winstanley about his vision for the watch brand and his decision to enter into a partnership with padel tennis

Published: Thursday 26th September 2024
Alinghi Red Bull Racing America's Cup 2024 partnership

Sail of the century: TUDOR x Alinghi Red Bull Racing

Over the last decade, TUDOR Watches has partnered with many of the world’s great sports teams and athletes. Ahead of the 37th America's Cup 2024, discover why TUDOR’s latest collaboration with Alinghi Red Bull Racing is making waves

Published: Monday 23rd September 2024

Sylvain Dolla, CEO, Tissot: “A watch is an emotional product first and foremost”

Tissot’s CEO, Sylvain Dolla, sits down with Square Mile to talk about his journey with the watch brand. Having joined the watchmaker from Hamilton in 2020, he has helped Tissot to tremendous success, including the PRX collection. Dolla gives us his unique insight…

Published: Wednesday 11th September 2024
The Dalmore Luminary Series returns for 2024

The Dalmore Luminary Series returns for its second instalment in 2024

The Dalmore Luminary Series is back for its second chapter of rare and collectable limited-edition Single Malt whiskies. Curated in partnership with V&A Dundee, the pioneering concept brings together the finest minds from the worlds of whisky and architectural design

Published: Tuesday 3rd September 2024