Jamie Weiss

For a man nicknamed “Demon”, Alex de Minaur is actually a very nice guy. The 27-year-old Australian tennis star, who as of publishing is ranked No. 6 in the world on the ATP Tour, might be known for his unrelenting style of play – intense speed, flamboyant angles, immense tennis IQ and grinding down his opponents – but off the court, he’s a laid-back, contemplative character, and also a bona fide watch lover.

Van Cleef & Arpels is one of the most underrated watchmakers in the industry today… Which, if you only know the Maison for its extremely viral Alhambra bracelets or classic Ballerina brooches, might seem like an outlandish thing to say. But I’m not going crazy here.

“You’re such a nerd.” That was my mate’s first reaction after they got in my new (to me) car and noticed the instrument cluster. Truthfully, I knew someone was going to say something about it. “I swear that’s not the reason I bought the car!” I somewhat unconvincingly responded – which, if I’m being totally honest with myself, is a bit of a lie. Those of you who are familiar with me or my writing will know that I’m a massive revhead.