Tag: watches
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DEEPA CHATRATH: THE NEW DEFINITION OF THE FEMININE WATCH
Just like every other conventional consumer, Deepa Chatrath grew up browsing fancy watch advertisements that fill up the pages of her favourite magazines. Captivated by the art of watchmaking after purchasing her first watch, Chatrath took her personal interest and passion into another level, delving deeper into the intricate world of the watch industry. Now,…
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TOMORROW’S TRENDS
Returning once again with a curation of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewellery brands, the annual Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show will run for eight days from March 23 to 30 in Basel next year. Last year, the event saw more than 145,000 visitors in attendance from over 100 countries. Come next Spring,…
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FOR MEN ONLY: SPIN CHAMPIONS
If there is one watch extravagance that epitomises the resurgence of horology in the 21st century, it is the tourbillon. A mechanism designed to counter the effects of gravity on timing precision, the tourbillon continues to capture the imagination of modern-day aficionados with its blend of the technical and theatrical. The tourbillon comprises a…
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10 VIBRANT WATCHES WE WANT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Just like jewellery, watches are always a prime gift idea. Ring in the festive cheer and please your most loved ones with these vibrant horological masterpieces, all of them on point for this season. Patek Phillipe Patek Philippe plays the symphony with their latest range of minute repeaters. The Manufacture has chosen a…
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PATEK PHILLIPE: A SPORTING LEGACY
In Jules Verne’s book, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Captain Nemo commandeered perilous expeditions in a submarine called the Nautilus. It is a story filled with adventure and gumption, steering into unchartered waters, battling giant squids, and offering a new perspective on the world. In a similar way, Patek Philippe’s watch of…
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#86 EDITORIAL: FIRE, ICE, EVERYTHING NICE
Cover Image // On Model: JEWELLERY Zydo APPAREL CH CAROLINA HERRERA PHOTOGRAPHY Ching @ GreenPlasticSoldiers PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Tong STYLING DIRECTION Desmond Lim STYLING ASSISTANT Joey Tan HAIR Grego/Indigo Artisans using BedHead by TIGI @ Glamour Salon System MAKEUP Dollei Seah using YSL Beauté, assisted by Xin Ning MODEL Anna / Mannequin
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PATEK PHILIPPE RE-OPENS AT MARINA BAY SANDS
After more than two months of renovations, Cortina Watch finally unveiled its 152 sqm Patek Philippe boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in November. The new space houses a contemporary vibe that exudes elegance and symmetry in neutral colours. Dark wooden panels and cream leather create contrasting tones accented with Baccarat crystals and brass…
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BREGUET’S MARIE-ANTOINETTE EXHIBITION IN TOKYO
An exclusive preview of the Marie-Antoinette, a Queen in Versailles exhibition by Breguet was held on October 29th at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Tokyo. At least 120 distinguished guests were invited to the exhibition’s inauguration, hosted by Breguet President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek. It included a showcase of the De La Reine…
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A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME’S DECADE OF SPLENDOUR
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the annual watch and jewellery showcase A Journey Through Time was held once again at Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. From 4th to 13th November, the yearly exhibition delivered 10 days of glamorous nights and prestigious celebrations — including the Tourism and Culture Gala Night: Watch and Jewellery of…
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WHY THIS PATEK PHILIPPE WATCH WILL BREAK RECORDS
At the upcoming Christie’s Important Watches sale, the auction house will be featuring a unique 18k white gold triangular bracelet watch with diamond crystal glass, Ref. 3843/1 by Patek Philippe. Here, we explain why we think this timepiece will break records during its Hong Kong sale on 28 November 2016, Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.…
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PINK AND POWERFUL
Delicate and easy on the eyes, the colour pink depicts compassion, love, and healing. No wonder ladies are drawn to this sweet hue. And when paired with sophisticated complications, pink packs a pretty yet powerful wallop in ladies’ timepieces. Allow these rose-coloured horological masterpieces — from pastel, bright, to intense — to satisfy your inner…
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WHIRLWIND ROMANCE
The tourbillon is revered as one of the most fascinating and intricate watch complications ever invented. Master watchmakers have progressed in creating exceptional timepieces to showcase their craft and ingenious movements. Until today, owning a Swiss-made tourbillon is an exceptional style statement only few can express. Much like a spinning ballerina in a music box,…