Alex & Max
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Welcome to AM. A blog founded by two guys (Alex and Max ) and joined by webmaster and deputy editor Elliot. We are all passionate to do with all things watch and fashion related. Join us as we document our horological journey, exploits and fashion finds.
Alex & Max
5y ago
Elliot is a new addition to the Alex&Max team, responsible for web development and the occasional article. Unlike Alex & Max, Elliot’s passion for watches has developed recently and he boasts a modest collection of three watches, a number which he is greatly hoping to increase soon. Spending countless hours online, Elliot enjoys trying to ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
All of us interested in watches have the pieces that we really want. So, allow me to share with you the my grail pieces that I would love to eventually to add to my collection. 1.Cartier Tank This watch is iconic. No two ways about it. This watch is instantly recognisable by everyone a watch ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
Alexander, is one half of the eponymous Alex&Max brand and has a substantial passion for watches beginning at 16 when he was gifted a Tag Heuer Professional 2000. Since then, it has rapidly increased and his colllection has expanded in to a Breitling Navitimer and Superocean with a love for the vintage pieces as is ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
Seasoned watch collectors need no introduction to the likes of the Rolex Explorers, Submariners or Omega Speedmasters and Monacos. All these watches have decorated and venerated pasts… demonstrated in their prices being anywhere from £4000- to the tens of thousands of pounds. However, a rich history is not only reserved to the the big brands ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
“Le Mans” a movie staring Steve Mcqueen and this Heuer Monaco, set during the golden age of racing with the iconic 24hr race being the backdrop against which this watch and Mcqueen would be set. This particular Heuer is a carbon copy of the one worn in “Le mans” by Steve Mcqueen The watch features ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
Seiko, often a brand overlooked and shamefully so. In my opinion they are yet to reach the notoriety of Swiss watch-making, viewed as nothing more than the ugly step-child. Perhaps, as a side affect to it bringing watch-making to its knees during the quartz-crisis. As a brand, they’re often perceived as a cheaper alternative to ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
My first watch – that I wore on a regular basis at least – was a Fashion Watch (gasps, screams), yep its true; I was going to say,”I am not proud of it but it happened”, but you know what I am. Its true that I would never call my fashion watch a “good” watch ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
Iconic. Often an adjective bandied around without much meaning. However, in regards to this watch, it is truly necessary. The Rolex Submariner. The Omega Speedmaster and this Breitling Navtimer. The pilot’s watch. Nothing else truly matches this iconic watch, the Navitimer’s unique layout leaves it without rival in its category and makes it instantly recognisable ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
The Cartier Tank. An iconic dress watch born from WWI and the mind of Louis Cartier. The Tank watch has blasted through its history becoming an iconic watch worn by everyone from Mohammed Ali to Jackie Kennedy. Unfortunately, we dont all have several thousands of pounds to spend on a Cartier Tank. But still have ..read more
Alex & Max
5y ago
This Tag Heuer is truly something special… well at least to me. At 30 Years of age, it is significantly older than me, dated from around the 1990’s and was a gift from my Dad when I turned 16. It was my first “proper” watch being “Swiss Made” a marked sign of quality. The dial ..read more