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Peanuts was written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, the cartoon ran from 1950 until 2000 amassing a readership of 355 million people in 75 countries across the world. It became renowned for its complex physiological humour, as well as its ensemble of compelling and indelible characters! The cartoon enjoyed its peak during one of…
Read MoreThe history of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a festival that took place between October 31st and November 1st. It marked the end of Summer and the harvest, and signified the beginning of the dark winter. The Celts believed that the barrier between the living and…
Read MoreSince their first Hollywood cameo in 1928’s Shanghai Express, Hamilton watches have gone on to feature in over 500 films. The brand has earned itself a reputation for being Hollywood’s go to watch and the ‘grand watchmaker in cinema’. Hamilton watches have most recently featured in Christopher Nolan’s, Tenet, and previous to that in Nolan’s…
Read MoreMany of Seiko’s most recent endearing releases are with watches that pay homage to some of the brand’s most celebrated models from its decorated past. Take for example the Seiko Presage 60s style collection that is inspired by the Crown Chronograph, which was released in 1964 and was Seiko and Japan’s first wristwatch equipped with…
Read MoreQuartz Crisis: Prior to the ‘Quartz Crisis’ of the 1970s the Swiss watchmaking industry had been responsible for producing around 95% of all mechanical watches that were sold across the world. It was also responsible for the jobs of 90,000 people in Switzerland. Part of Switzerland’s successes in the industry can be traced back to…
Read MoreSwatch has long positioned itself deeply in the roots of popular culture through its countless collaborative collections. The brand’s first collaboration dates back to 1985 with Kiki Picasso, it consisted of just 120 pieces and now sells for around £20,000. The brand has since gone on to collaborate with a plethora of artists, musicians, sporting…
Read MoreOff the back of the success of the previous Alpinist release late last year, Seiko have unveiled the Seiko Prospex Alpinist: 2021 European Limited Edition SPB201J1. Whereas the previous edition had a green dial with striking black leather bracelet, the new version of the Alpinist takes a more traditional approach with a grey dial and…
Read MoreThe new Seiko Island Green Limited Edition Collection is a trilogy of stunning watches designed to reflect the dense verdant forest on Japan’s Iriomote Island– one of the world’s best places for diving. Subtropical primeval forests cover most of the island, enriching the surrounding waters, nourishing the coral reefs, said to be among the world’s…
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One of the 20th century’s most iconic artists, Keith Haring’s work stands as a symbol of playfulness and joie de vivre the world over. The artist rose to fame with his pop and graffiti influenced work reflecting the staunch social activism of New York in the 1980s. Now, Haring’s fascination with iconic Disney character Mickey…
Read MoreStreet Fighter: Released in 1987, the Street Fighter series has established itself as one of the pioneers of a one-versus-one nuanced form of combative gameplay. It has since been a mainstay of arcade fighting games all across the world, with an instantly recognisable visual identity and a legion of devoted players across multiple generations. It…
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