Baselworld 2015: Moon Phase Watches

Masterful interpretations of the classic watch complication

A rather popular complication in luxury watchmaking, a moon phase indicator is often a nice design touch rather than a useful tool—unless one looks to the stars for more than inspiration. At this year’s Baselworld, many brands presented stellar updates to the moon phase feature. The following five selections bring the power of the lunar orb to the wrist—visually stunning to the eye and reflecting …

Paul Smith Upgrades Land Rover’s Defender

British designer Paul Smith has teamed up with Land Rover to create a one-of-a-kind Defender as production of the iconic car enters its final months. Smith reimagines the 4×4 vehicle with rich color-blocked hues, a pop of yellow and a hand-painted bumblebee on the roof. The interior is also given an upgrade with a mix of leather and a specialty fabric originally made for Mahram, …

Cycling through Spring Two Ways

A high powered race machine and a one-bike quiver capable of shredding in all conditions

Save for the hardened wool-laden road warriors and fat bike single track explorers, winter is a tough time for cyclists. It often means chaining oneself to an indoor trainer or simply accepting that you might just lose a bit of your prowess on the bike come springtime. Averse to the hamster wheel-like feeling of indoor cycling and looking for versatility that fat bikes don’t necessarily …