Photo Report: Goodwood Revival 2025

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Welcome back to Goodwood. In the privileged circle of the automotive industry, there is a longstanding debate over which annual event is best to attend. Monterey Car Week? Concorse d'Eleganza? The Bridge? Festival of Speed? For reasons I still can't comprehend, I've been spoiled enough to cover these events (except Villa d'Este, still holding my breath for that one) for the bulk of my career. I haven't had to choose. If, however, I was forced to choose just one of these magnificent displays of extravagance, enthusiasm, and passion, it would definitely be Revival.

It's impossible to convey how thorough and immersive a recreation of the era the whole event really is. There is something for everyone. As Mark Featherstone of Goodwood Events explained to us, "If you came to Revival, had a wonderful time and didn't watch a single race, that's a win for me."

After a few unseasonably warm years at the Goodwood Circuit, this September, we were treated to a seasonably chilly and rainy English weekend. This made all the tweed and layers much more agreeable for strolling the grounds, but with sleeves pulled down, watch spotting was a bit trickier. I think I still managed to find some standouts, so join me and step back in time to see the best that Goodwood Revival has to offer.

Before even leaving our accommodations at the magnificent South Lodge, our host and watch connoisseur in his own right, Dominick Infante, came strong with the Red Sub. To share a common refrain on every Goodwood trip, In Dom We Trust.

Sadly, I didn't get to catch up with Mai Ikuzawa or Daniel Arsham this year, but their 904 was glorious as ever.

Joel Feder, not to be out-Subbed, broke out this family heirloom that had sat idle for 20 years before the most minor service brought it back to form.

My personal GS SBGR009/9S55. Number 257 of 300 units produced. No special story to it, I just adore it.

Peak Britain.

Mr. Charlie McCreery was the first attendee I approached when I saw his 1998 Tank. The original owner passed some time ago, and the watch sat before Charlie purchased it.

Fan favorite Lyn Woodward returns with a delightful quartz Omega.

Big Pogue energy for big Seyth Miersma.

Is there such a thing as a perfect machine? The Ferrari 275 GTB makes a strong case for it.

The charming Charlie Ward fit the atmosphere nicely. The Ballon Blue, a wedding gift 22 years prior.

Well look who's back and sporting a wedding watch from his wife.

"It was an engagement gift from my fiancé." I think you're marrying well, sir.

Another case for the perfect machine.

A charm from his daughter's broken bracelet complements Rory Carroll's Speedy incredibly well.

The true star of Goodwood photography, Amy Shore, puts her gear down for a moment to enjoy a blast around the circuit.

This Breitling Chronomat B13350 belonged to a Belgian Paratrooper in the Pegasus SAS. It now wears nicely on his son, Louis Van Haesendonck. Sorry again for the umlaut joke, Louis.

Even camouflaged amongst the fantastic fur, this Baume & Mercier caught my eye. It was a gift from her mother-in-law, who had chaperoned the piece for about five decades before passing two years ago.