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Meet Tom Exton: entrepreneur, watch enthusiast, and classic car aficionado. In this revealing Q&A, Tom shares the thrill of driving a podium-winning F1 car in France, his love for the Cotswolds' winding roads, and his most cherished possessions – including a Porsche Carrera GT and treasured timepieces. From honoring his heroic grandfather to reflecting on his evolving fashion sense, Tom's insights offer a glimpse into a life marked by luxury, passion, and profound gratitude.
Q: What was your first and best job?
A: A few years ago, I had the incredible opportunity to be paid to drive a podium-winning F1 car at The Circuit Paul Ricard near Marseille. I'm not sure anything will ever top that, to be honest. It was even better than it sounds, which is really saying something.
Meet Tom Exton: entrepreneur, watch enthusiast, and classic car aficionado. In this revealing Q&A, Tom shares the thrill of driving a podium-winning F1 car in France, his love for the Cotswolds' winding roads, and his most cherished possessions – including a Porsche Carrera GT and treasured timepieces. From honoring his heroic grandfather to reflecting on his evolving fashion sense, Tom's insights offer a glimpse into a life marked by luxury, passion, and profound gratitude.
Q: What was your first and best job?
A: A few years ago, I had the incredible opportunity to be paid to drive a podium-winning F1 car at The Circuit Paul Ricard near Marseille. I'm not sure anything will ever top that, to be honest. It was even better than it sounds, which is really saying something.
Q: What is your favorite journey?
A: I absolutely love driving around the Cotswolds. In particular, the B4437 in Charlbury that I don't think I will ever tire of. It's my favorite part of the UK.
Q: What is your most treasured possession?
A: My Porsche Carrera GT. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted one but in my wildest dreams I never thought I'd be lucky enough to have one. It's funny how life plays out, but I recognize that I am extremely blessed.
Q: What are your top 3 watches?
A: In terms of watches that I'll never get rid of… my dad's old Submariner (it's not even real, I don't think, haha), my grandad's World War II RAF issued Omega, and the first Rolex that I ever bought myself, a 16610LV Kermit. These three will be with me forever.
Q: Top 3 cars?
A: Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes SLS AMG, Porsche 997 GT3 RS. But I am biased on those decisions.
Q: Who is your hero and why?
A: My grandpa, who was an RAF pilot in World War II. He actually survived a crash landing over the English Channel. He was an absolute legend in my eyes and those of many others. Leonard Exton was his name and he was awarded a series of medals for his heroics including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He never went on about it though. A lovely, humble bloke. Salt of the earth as we would say and my absolute hero.
Q: What is your favorite piece in your wardrobe?
A: This is a tough question as my outfits and style change so much depending on where I am. I do love hypewear and street style, but I also love my classic staples. Mixing them is what I tend to do. I must say I've been wearing my brown Private White V.C. Suede Studded Overshirt every other day recently; dressing it up or down is extremely easy.
Q: What is your greatest crime against fashion?
A: This changes on a weekly basis, but I am nowhere near as awful as I used to be. I used to be head-to-toe in gaudy gauche designer brands. It was almost a competition to see how many logos I could get on any one outfit.
Q: What is your greatest achievement?
A: My latest house purchase, a beautiful cottage in the Cotswolds. It is the center of my world alongside my beautiful other half Lanthe, and our fur children, Crisps & Connie (A French bulldog & a rescue). The property and everything inside are a dream come true.
Q: What is your favorite journey?
A: I absolutely love driving around the Cotswolds. In particular, the B4437 in Charlbury that I don't think I will ever tire of. It's my favorite part of the UK.
Q: What is your most treasured possession?
A: My Porsche Carrera GT. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted one but in my wildest dreams I never thought I'd be lucky enough to have one. It's funny how life plays out, but I recognize that I am extremely blessed.
Q: What are your top 3 watches?
A: In terms of watches that I'll never get rid of… my dad's old Submariner (it's not even real, I don't think, haha), my grandad's World War II RAF issued Omega, and the first Rolex that I ever bought myself, a 16610LV Kermit. These three will be with me forever.
Q: Top 3 cars?
A: Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes SLS AMG, Porsche 997 GT3 RS. But I am biased on those decisions.
Q: Who is your hero and why?
A: My grandpa, who was an RAF pilot in World War II. He actually survived a crash landing over the English Channel. He was an absolute legend in my eyes and those of many others. Leonard Exton was his name and he was awarded a series of medals for his heroics including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He never went on about it though. A lovely, humble bloke. Salt of the earth as we would say and my absolute hero.
Q: What is your favorite piece in your wardrobe?
A: This is a tough question as my outfits and style change so much depending on where I am. I do love hypewear and street style, but I also love my classic staples. Mixing them is what I tend to do. I must say I've been wearing my brown Private White V.C. Suede Studded Overshirt every other day recently; dressing it up or down is extremely easy.
Q: What is your greatest crime against fashion?
A: This changes on a weekly basis, but I am nowhere near as awful as I used to be. I used to be head-to-toe in gaudy gauche designer brands. It was almost a competition to see how many logos I could get on any one outfit.
Q: What is your greatest achievement?
A: My latest house purchase, a beautiful cottage in the Cotswolds. It is the center of my world alongside my beautiful other half Lanthe, and our fur children, Crisps & Connie (A French bulldog & a rescue). The property and everything inside are a dream come true.