Welcome to a new chapter in the exploration of men's style, high jewelry, and the intricate art of high jewelry watches. With each post, this website is here to guide you through an inspiring blend of refined tastes and deeply cultivated craft as we dive into worlds where precision meets poetry.
This journey is a return to my roots and an expansion of the passion I've held across years spent with some of the most influential media houses in the luxury space. At Condé Nast and Hearst, I learned to appreciate storytelling that resonates as deeply as it informs—my time with Surface Magazine cultivated my fascination with the intersection of art, design, and culture, while Watch Journal and Watches International sharpened my focus on the storied elegance and precision of horology and jewelry craftsmanship. Each role has shaped my vision for this blog and my commitment to sharing these narratives with depth and authenticity.
This journey is a return to my roots and an expansion of the passion I've held across years spent with some of the most influential media houses in the luxury space. At Condé Nast and Hearst, I learned to appreciate storytelling that resonates as deeply as it informs—my time with Surface Magazine cultivated my fascination with the intersection of art, design, and culture, while Watch Journal and Watches International sharpened my focus on the storied elegance and precision of horology and jewelry craftsmanship. Each role has shaped my vision for this blog and my commitment to sharing these narratives with depth and authenticity.
Why this blog, and why now? Because men's style, high jewelry, and jewelry watches are overdue for a dedicated space where they can be appreciated not just as symbols of status but as pieces that connect us to something timeless, something distinctly human. Here, you'll find more than product reviews and industry updates. You'll find histories, hidden stories, and a fresh look at the evolving character of men's style today.
Join me as we celebrate the pieces that capture the imagination and embody the art of living well. Here's to curating a modern gentleman's guide to elegance, one story at a time
Join me as we celebrate the pieces that capture the imagination and embody the art of living well. Here's to curating a modern gentleman's guide to elegance, one story at a time
Stephen Watson is an accomplished fashion stylist and freelance writer covering the fashion and luxury timepiece markets. A native New Yorker, he attended New York's Fashion Institute of Technology to study Menswear Design and Marketing.
The former Fashion Director of Men's Vogue and Associate Fashion Editor of Vogue learned his craft while working alongside legendary editors: André Leon Talley, Candy Pratts Price, Camilla Nickerson, Elissa Santisi, Jay Fielden, and Anna Wintour. At this time, Stephen developed a keen eye for spotting significant trends, refined his editorial instincts, and mastered the survival skills for the ever-changing world of fashion.
The former Fashion Director of Men's Vogue and Associate Fashion Editor of Vogue learned his craft while working alongside legendary editors: André Leon Talley, Candy Pratts Price, Camilla Nickerson, Elissa Santisi, Jay Fielden, and Anna Wintour. At this time, Stephen developed a keen eye for spotting significant trends, refined his editorial instincts, and mastered the survival skills for the ever-changing world of fashion.
In 2010, Stephen began working as a Contributing Watch Editor for Town & Country Magazine, eventually moving to Hearst Digital, reporting on watches for townandcountrymag.com, esquire.com, marieclaire.com, harpersbazaar.com, etc. Stephen also collaborates with fashion brands and retailers outside of publishing to create innovative marketing and social media strategies.
From 2015 to 2017, Stephen launched a men's activewear and lifestyle business called The Moon & Son. Developed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the collection combined a love of yoga with his background in fashion to create practical gear with a higher purpose while fostering the possibilities of owning an independent e-commerce small business.
In August 2017, Stephen joined Surface Media as the editor-in-chief of Watch Journal and also edited contemporary design magazine Surface for one year. Starting in March 2020, Stephen briefly edited the American issue of Revolution during the global pandemic.
Since 2021, Stephen has been the editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury's Watches International. The same year, Stephen joined the Watches of Switzerland marketing team as a social media consultant, writer, and video producer.
From 2015 to 2017, Stephen launched a men's activewear and lifestyle business called The Moon & Son. Developed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the collection combined a love of yoga with his background in fashion to create practical gear with a higher purpose while fostering the possibilities of owning an independent e-commerce small business.
In August 2017, Stephen joined Surface Media as the editor-in-chief of Watch Journal and also edited contemporary design magazine Surface for one year. Starting in March 2020, Stephen briefly edited the American issue of Revolution during the global pandemic.
Since 2021, Stephen has been the editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury's Watches International. The same year, Stephen joined the Watches of Switzerland marketing team as a social media consultant, writer, and video producer.
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