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    Robin Swithinbank

    Robin Swithinbank

    Robin Swithinbank is a journalist specialising in watches who has written for the New York Times, the Financial Times, The Times, The Telegraph, Vogue, Vanity Fair and Conde Nast Traveller. He is also host of The Luxury Society Podcast.

    Why don't more people know about the Bodmin-born horologist who helped put Britain — quite literally — on the map?

    Robin Swithinbank remembers John Arnold on the 225th anniversary of his greatest creation.

    By Robin Swithinbank Published 5 August 26

    • Plutocrats, presidents and pioneers: The watch maketh the man — or is it the other way round?

      The greatest watches ever made were often worn by the greatest men in history — but did the wearers bestow greatness upon the timepiece or vice versa?

      By Robin Swithinbank Published 23 July 26

    • In The Dogh0use: Would you pay extra to build your own luxury watch?

      Studio Underd0g's new seven-figure facility is a dream come true for wannabe watchmakers.

      By Robin Swithinbank Published 1 July 26

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      How many of today's best watches are inspired by the great watches of the past

      Retro-inspired wristwatches will endure says Robin Swithinbank, as he charts the timepieces looking both backwards and forwards.

      By Robin Swithinbank Published 18 November 22

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