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Philippe Dufour Simplicity at Heart of Phillips London Well Suited Sale
We can assume that it is this absolute attention to detail coupled with an appreciation for beautiful design that so many tailors are also collectors of watches. The perfectly formed Rolex collection of one particular occupant of Savile Row caught my attention a few years back. The trio of vintage Rolexes belonging to Luke Sweeney – one half of bespoke powerhouse Thom Sweeney – was the perfect capsule collection that covered any occasion, comprising a yellow gold Day-Date, Explorer and red-writing Submariner Date 1680.
Fast-forward to this year and The House of Sweeney has joined forces with the House of Phillips (sorry, I started watching Game of Thrones this week!) to collaborate on a celebration of bespoke British tailoring and high-end independent watchmaking.
Make your Marks
The latest project spearheaded by Marks is a selling exhibition of high-end watches is being showcased alongside examples of tailoring excellence by Thom Sweeney. Marks, himself an avid collector, has curated the watches for the Well Suited exhibition, which includes pieces by Richard Mille, FP Journe, Vianney Halter and Romain Gauthier as well as watches by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Grand Seiko.
Suits You
The exhibition runs from 15-21 March 2019. Opening times are Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00 and Sunday 12:00-18:00. Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX