Ben Winstanley

Ben Winstanley

Deputy Editor

Ben Winstanley's articles

Code 11.59 Starwheel

The Audemars Piguet Starwheel is back – as part of Code 11.59

First created in 1991, the Starwheel is one of the most intriguing watches Audemars Piguet has ever created. Now it’s back as part of the watchmaker’s Code 11.59 collection

Published: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Cartier Crash London, Phillips New York Watch Auction

Meet the ultra-rare Cartier Crash going under the hammer in New York

The Crash is one of the most distinctive designs in Cartier’s catalogue. Ben Winstanley tells the story of a rare 1967 London model going under the hammer at the Phillips New York Watch Auction in December

Published: Thursday 1st December 2022
Renpho AI smart exercise bike

The Renpho AI Smart Bike brings Peloton-style tech to a wider audience

The Renpho AI Smart Bike promises to elevate your home workout regime without costing you a (well toned) arm and a leg. But does it live up to its technology-forward billing? Ben Winstanley hops in the saddle to put it to the test

Published: Friday 18th November 2022
King Seiko watch collection 2022

Hands-on with the new King Seiko watch collection

The cult of King Seiko has grown exponentially during its decades-long production hiatus, but the return of this much-loved name to Seiko’s permanent watch collections has once again made it an absolute must-have for collectors

Published: Wednesday 16th November 2022

The story of King Seiko's rebirth – in the words of the Seiko team

The return of King Seiko isn’t simply the revival of a vintage watch, but a new chapter in the story of this historic brand. We speak to King Seiko planner Kohei Egashira and designer Hikaru Matsumoto to find out more

Published: Monday 17th October 2022
King Seiko ‘Garyu-Bai’ watch

The return of the King: meet the King Seiko ‘Garyu-Bai’

Seiko thrilled fans last year by announcing that its cult brand, King Seiko, would be returning to its core collection in 2022. Ben Winstanley takes a closer look at the plum red ‘Garyu-Bai’ model, one of five new colourways, to find out more

Published: Friday 23rd September 2022

Could a George Daniels timepiece break watch auction records again?

George Daniels watches rarely make it to auction, but three wristwatches going under the hammer at Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XVI in November – including one extra-special piece loved by Daniels himself

Published: Sunday 11th September 2022
Gordon Ker

Top of the chops: how Blacklock carved up the capital

Since launching in 2015, Blacklock has taken London by storm with its subversive affordable chophouse concept. We meet founder Gordon Ker to learn more about his journey to the top of the Capital’s food chain

Published: Thursday 18th August 2022
Ryan Lynn interview, OenoGroup's new chief investment officer

"I see the market continuing to rise": Ryan Lynn, OenoGroup's new chief investment officer

The world’s number one wine investment firm OenoGroup has appointed a new chief investment officer as it continues to expand its remit. We speak to Ryan Lynn to find out more about his fine wine journey so far

Published: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Spinnaker Spence 300 Automatic

The Spinnaker Spence: a serious diver with great looks

Spinnaker’s wallet-friendly watches might draw you in with their price point, but it’s their fresh take on the dive watch that will keep you coming back for more. We take the new Spence 300 Automatic for a spin

Published: Thursday 28th July 2022
Toto Wolff Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team boss

"I want to say we did it the right way." Inside the mind of Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff is one of Formula 1's great thinkers and most successful team principals, but can he steer Mercedes through choppy waters?

Published: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Playing the Old Course, St Andrews

The best golf trip in the world? Stay at Rusacks hotel and play The Old Course in St Andrews

Ahead of The 150th Open, hosted at the iconic Old Course, Ben Winstanley heads to St Andrews to play the world-famous venue – and stay at the spectacular Rusacks Hotel

Published: Tuesday 5th July 2022

Meet the star of the Phillips NYC Watch Auction: the George Daniels Anniversary No. 00 in platinum

The star of this Spring's Phillips New York Watch Auction, the George Daniels Anniversary Platinum No.00 is not only incredibly rare but an ode to its creator – arguably the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century

Published: Thursday 9th June 2022
Carlos Rosillo, CEO & co-founder, Bell & Ross

Carlos Rosillo: “Creativity is so important in our business”

Bell & Ross began life in 1992 as a university project by two friends. Fast forward 30 years, it’s now a widely respected brand for its stylish utilitarian timepieces. Ben Winstanley sits down with CEO and co-founder Carlos Rosillo

Published: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Burberry Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Silk Scarf

This hand-illustrated Burberry silk scarf fit for a royal celebration

To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Burberry has designed an item the Queen herself is very partial to wearing in cooler weather – a hand-illustrated silk scarf

Published: Thursday 26th May 2022
Piaget CEO Benjamin Comar interview

Piaget CEO Benjamin Comar on the secret to watch immortality

From the small Swiss village of La Côte-aux-Fées in the Jura mountains, Piaget has risen into one of the finest watch and jewellery brands on the planet. Ben Winstanley speaks to new CEO Benjamin Comar on his role and what’s next

Published: Wednesday 11th May 2022

The best novelties from Watches & Wonders 2022

What took us by surprise at Watches & Wonders 2022? From a world-first watch mechanism to a new look for an iconic model, this year's timepieces prove the continued innovation of the world's best watchmakers

Published: Thursday 7th April 2022
Audemars Piguet Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked

Audemars Piguet Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked | Watch of the week

Openworked (AKA skeleton) watches are something of a speciality for Audemars Piguet, so it’s no surprise the brand is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak with a very special release: the Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked

Published: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Louis XIII's Leonardo Ferracina

"It’s like steering a car that’s going 150mph" – Leonardo Ferracina from Louis XIII

Dating back to 1874, Louis XIII is the most prestigious cognac maker on Earth. Tasked with the next phase of its story is incoming global executive director Leonardo Ferracina. Ben Winstanley sits down with him to find out more

Published: Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Bremont's Nick and Giles English are returning British watchmaking to its glory days

Over the past 20 years, brothers Nick and Giles English, founders of Bremont, have painstakingly rebuilt the foundations of the British watchmaking industry. Ben Winstanley hears their story

Published: Tuesday 22nd February 2022