Love takes many forms. There is instant chemistry, and then there is more slow-burn romance. Here are a few products and places that linger in our thoughts…
Deluca Coffee (Marrickville, Sydney)
Tucked into an industrial backstreet, this warehouse roastery almost completely avoids the social media thirst traps. No matcha, no coffee raves, no hype — just pure coffee craftsmanship. Operating in deliberate obscurity, their precision-brewed micro-lots engage with people and not the algorithms. Oh, and they train exceptional baristas as well.
delucacoffee.com
The Tonda PF Chronograph Mysterieux
A watch that defines luxury as the ability to appear and disappear at will, instead of blinding us with bling! The PF Chronograph Mysterieux is a masterclass in mechanics, magic and mystery all in one. It hides its workings beneath a sandblasted dial. Engage the monopusher, and rose gold hands emerge. Stop it, and they retract into visual silence. Cased in dense 950 platinum, the chronograph's quiet mystique is a testament to Parmigiani Fleurier's understanding of restrained luxury.
(Limited to 30 pieces). parmigiani.com
The Oyster Perpetual 36
A vibrant dial, with a fresh take on Rolex's iconic 1970s Jubilee motif. High-tech, ultra-sheen proprietorial Oystersteel case. And a bracelet to match. Powered by the 70-hour calibre 3230, this watch celebrates the brand's history of artistry and engineering genius. Precise brilliance.
rolex.com/watches
