This week we take a look at some of the most insane vans ever created
If you're anything like me, and on the road in a bit of traffic quite regularly, some cars stick out more than others, and not always in a good way. One eyesore we've surely all encountered before, and perhaps had the pleasure' of driving ourselves for whatever reason, is the van. They're big, loud and often are right on your bumper trying to pass you by almost pushing you out the way. Generally, they're a pain and a nuisance more often than not. But how can you spruce up a van to become, well. cool? Simple, add a big engine and make it go fast. Like, REALLY fast!Basically, everything with the word Super in it is instantly better, right? Superman, Superspeed, Supersonic, Supercharger, Supercompressor, Supersonnerie, Supercar and so on. But how about a Supervan? Is calling a simple van a Supervan the way to go to shed the horrid reputations most people associate it with? Well no, it's not just about naming something super it's more about making it super in the process as well, something

In Memory of Sir Stirling Moss, Legendary Racing Driver - And Wearer of Great Watches
Yesterday, Sir Stirling Moss passed away at the age of 90. Born 17 September 1929 in London, Moss was a legendary Formula 1 driver who won a total 212 of the 529 races he entered across various racing categories. He finished runner-up in the Formula 1 World Championship four times and third place three times all in a seven-year period from 1955 to 1961. He is considered “the greatest Formula 1 driver never to win the world championship”. He retired from active racing after an accident in 1962. He crashed his Lotus at Goodwood, put him in a coma for a month and for six months the left side of his body was partially paralyzed.A portrait of Stirling Moss, circa 1955. Photo by Klemantaski Collection/Getty ImagesAmongst his famous wins are the 1954 edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring with American co-driver Bill Lloyd, where Moss became the first non-American to win the race. In 1955, Stirling Moss won the Targa Florio with British co-driver Peter Collins. In the same year, Moss

Buying Guide - 5 Cool Pilot's Chronographs of 2020
Military or pilot’s watches have always been a great source of inspiration for brands, and the complication that probably makes the most sense in this context is the chronograph. Merge these two and you often end up with a great combination of robustness, heritage and usefulness. And this year didn’t disappoint, as many brands embraced the concept of the pilot’s chronograph; brands that are known to be relevant in this specific field. All different in execution and style, but all driven by the same spirit, we’ve lined up five very cool, highly recommended watches with pilot’s credentials and equipped with a chronograph function. And best of all, some are pretty accessible without compromising on functions or quality.?Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxFortis is at a turning point in its history. Recently, the brand welcomed new management. And who says a new head means a new strategy and new collections. Meet the modernized Fortis, the Flieger reimagined, a watch

Hands-On - Czapek Geneve Quai des Bergues Guilloche - Monochrome Watches
The name Czapek, once famed as a partner of what would become Patek Philippe, came back to the forefront of the scene late 2015 with the elegant and well-thought out Quai des Bergues. The watch was awarded the public prize at GPHG 2016, one of the most (if not the most) meaningful industry award ceremony, which is no small achievement. The collection reflects the Czapek ethics to propose finely crafted classics whose understated style offers a distinctive twist and a distinctive character.The Quai des Bergues pink gold guilloche Emperor blue - unique piece. Ad - Scroll to continue with article This year the model is enhanced with exquisite guilloche dials, hand-made in the traditional way. This stylish timepiece is offered in three different versions: white gold with sea-salt grey' dial, steel with aqua blue' dial, and a unique piece in pink gold with an emperor

Oris Big Crown Limited Edition PA Charles de Gaulle (Specs & Price)
A bit of French pride for today… Indeed, as some of you might know, I’m French and what Oris is releasing today somehow resonates?with me. Based on the military roots of the brand, which is represented by the?Oris Big Crown collection, Oris?is introducing a limited edition watch made to honor the crew of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, the French Navy's flagship. This is why I’m proud to show you the new?Oris Big Crown Limited Edition PA Charles de Gaulle (the Aircraft-Carrier, not the President…)When it was admitted into active service in 2001, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, or porte-avions in French (hence PA), became the French Navy's (la Marine Nationale) first nuclear-powered surface vessel and France's eighth aircraft carrier. Today, it?remains the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside the US Navy, and the largest Western European warship currently in commission. For more than 15 years, the Charles de Gaulle has served as a deterr