Mike Gibson
Contributing editor
Mike was born to eat and drink, a character trait that took him from being long-time editor of Square Mile's sister title Foodism to head of content at The Whisky Exchange. Now a freelance writer, editor, consultant and father of three, he can still occasionally be found in the best bars and restaurants in London and the UK (when he can get the childcare).
Mike Gibson's articles
Hawksmoor brings British hospitality with an American twist to St Pancras
The British steakhouse’s takeover of the opulent hotel venue is a triumph of design, hospitality and pleasingly consistent food and drink
Published: Thursday 28th May 2026
The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H gets three new colourways
A nod to mid-century racing watches, Hamilton’s Chronograph H introduces colour without compromising its considered design
Published: Thursday 26th March 2026
Inside Mazarine: ex-Le Gavroche flair meets market-fresh fish
Mayfair’s Mazarine champions pan-European seafood, thoughtful design and assured French wine pairings, with Thierry Laborde bringing serious culinary pedigree to the new Hanover Square restaurant
Published: Monday 2nd March 2026
Dram5’s Blind Box is a connoisseur’s take on the tasting format
With a fresh take on independent bottling, this new whisky discovery box combines new-school aesthetics with reassuringly old-school drams
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Why Bavette proves you can happily leave London for world-class dining
Bavette is a charming neighbourhood bistro set up by a couple from London – it's all about contemporary French cooking, polished service and a friendly vibe
Published: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Seiko releases three limited-edition Diver’s Reinterpretations
Textured dials and professional durability are the order of the day for these gentle evolutions of the 1965 and 1968 Diver’s Reinterpretations and the Marinemaster
Published: Thursday 3rd April 2025
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch finally gets a white dial
Omega has finally satiated its fans’ desires with a version of its classic 42mm Speedmaster with a crisp, polar-white dial
Published: Friday 8th March 2024
Luxury living in Edinburgh: Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
Not all weekend breaks are made equal. Mike Gibson says if you’re heading to Edinburgh, you’ll want to check out Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
Published: Monday 4th December 2023
Japanese watchmaker Orient launches new UK store
Fans of the cult Japanese watch brand in Britain can finally buy watches from a new UK store, including the classic Bambino and Sun & Moon, as well as its premium line Orient Star
Published: Monday 6th March 2023
The Timex Expedition North Titanium Automatic: an affordable titanium field watch
Clad in trendy titanium, a new model in the Expedition North collection is an exciting step forward for American watchmaker Timex
Published: Monday 5th December 2022
The Rolex Deepsea Challenge sets a new standard for dive watches
In a world split between desk divers and their professional counterparts, Rolex’s brand-new Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge is very much the latter. Mike Gibson finds out if everything really is better...
Published: Tuesday 29th November 2022
The Tudor Pelagos 39: a resized modern classic
The Swiss watchmaker recently announced a new addition to its celebrated Pelagos collection, with everything fans love about the diver in a time-only format and wrist-friendly case size
Published: Thursday 29th September 2022
The new Tissot Seastar collection is here
Swiss watchmaker Tissot has had a remarkable 18 months – and now it’s following up one of the best watches of last year with a new line of great-looking divers
Published: Wednesday 27th April 2022
The Omega X Swatch Bioceramic MoonSwatch is here
An unlikely partnership between two very different watchmakers has yielded a collector's item at an outrageously affordable price, with both brands in its DNA
Published: Thursday 24th March 2022
Edition One is an online shirtmaker with serious tailoring credentials
The founders of Edit Suits have now added shirts to their repertoire. The resulting brand, Edition One, could provide a template for the future of bespoke shirtmaking
Published: Friday 4th February 2022
Seiko unveils the new King Seiko collection
Inspired by the success of the limited-edition King Seiko KSK SJE083 released last year, Seiko's new core-range collection introduces new colourways at a more affordable price point
Published: Tuesday 25th January 2022
The Tudor Pelagos FXD, a dive watch for purists
Made in collaboration with the French Navy, Tudor’s new addition to the Pelagos range is a proper tool watch that's well worth your time
Published: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Studio Underd0g is pushing the boundaries of watch design
This ambitious microbrand is making waves creating a watch that breaks from tradition, with a quirky, asymmetric chronograph that comes in a range of bold and playful colourways
Published: Tuesday 9th November 2021
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Bronze | Watch of the Week
One of the Swiss watchmaker's best-loved references is the latest to turn to bronze, casting this beautiful pilot's watch in an eye-catching new light
Published: Monday 18th October 2021
The Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver's Reinterpretation
A reimagining of one of the Japanese brand's original dive watches, the SPB240 exemplifies the enduring quality, value and history built into Seiko's Prospex collection