WOW Singapore Magazine - Issue 74

In this issue

Our most technical edition of the year awaits, with an explainer on the perpetual calendar holding it all together. On the cover of issue 74, the Tissot PRX Forged Carbon pulses with retro-futurism.

BACK IN BLACK

Meet the new Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm, the first Tissot watch with a forged carbon case and matching dial

1 min

ABOUT FACE

Rolex’s dials have long been a calling card of their collections, thus the brand puts a considerable amount of effort into making sure that each one is always made perfect

6 mins

Coming In Thin

Bvigari’s releases for 2024 continue to stun the watch world with its trail-blazing innovation and sublime artistry

3 mins

TRACKING HERITAGE

Rolex marks 20 years as Official Timepiece of the Goodwood Revival and Title Soonsor of the Rolex Drivers’ Club

3 mins

USEFUL BREAKTHROUGH

With the Elux LAB-ID PAMO1800, Panerai has delivered the smartest and brightest dive watch ever made

6 mins

Light The Night

Luminox celebrates 35 years of existence by drawing on its heritage in the realms of the air, land and sea

3 mins

SWATCHING BRIEF

While the Swatch is often credited with orotecting Swiss watchmaking, it has also had a lasting impact. Perhaps the revolutionary brand has never been more important...

10 mins

Expedition Hublot

A peek into the manufacture at Hublot reveals the amount of intricacies and technology behind the often quirky watches

5 mins

FORGING AHEAD

Tissot drops all-new PRX models, including a first in forged carbon. We also take a closer look at the Grendizer model and outside the PRX range the PR516 chronograph

8 mins

Delighting To Surprise

Tissot CEO Sylvain Dolla weighs in on the novelties of 2024

7 mins

RACING PEDIGREE

Bell Ross brings the worlds of motoring and aerospace together in the BR-X5 Racing

2 mins

Hand-Finished Ceramic

Once thought impossible, Blancpain demonstrates how to bring handcraftsmanship to ceramic cases and bracelets with the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de lune 5054

2 mins

Twice Upon A Time

The world's greatest double tourbillon wristwatch, the Breguet Classique 5345 Quai de L'horloge is back, with new hand-finishing touches

2 mins

AUTUMN HUE

Grand Seiko continues its celebration of the 20th anniversary of Calibre 9R with the limited edition SBGA499

2 mins

PURPLE REIGN

H. Moser Cie brings a brand new dial to the party with the Pioneer Perpetual Calendar Concept MD Purple Enamel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition

2 mins

Quanta Of Time

Just as hours, minutes and seconds are quanta of time, so too are days, weeks, months and years. We finally explore the story of the perpetual calendar in particular, in a year that invites such ruminations

6 mins

CULTURAL SENSE

The story of our calendar and why it is rife with anomalies

5 mins

Machine Learning

The mechanical calendar has been perfected over the last 100 years; it remains a challenge that invites multiple watchmaking and engineering approaches. We get into the nuts and bolts of how the perpetual calendar gets the job done

10+ mins

EUREKA MOMENTS

Our extended look at gold in watchmaking comes to a close in this third and final part, with a look at five proprietary gold alloys. Of course, there are certainly more than five so we will leave the door ajar on going even further

9 mins

THE CONVERSATION: APROPOS COMPLICATIONS

A watch with complications appeals to different sorts of collectors, and is quite different to a complex watch. The editors of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand discuss the virtues of all sorts of complications and consider when more is really better...

4 mins

STRUCTURAL STYLE

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni explains the logic of the new Toric collection and takes us through his thoughts on style and elegance

7 mins

New Frontiers

The outgoing CEO of TAG Heuer Julien Tornare shares his management style and values. No doubt these will remain consistent in his new role as Hublot CEO, just as they were in his Zenith tenure

8 mins

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WOW Singapore Magazine Description:

WOW Singapore Magazine is a quarterly lifestyle magazine that covers the best of Singapore, from food and travel to fashion and design. The magazine is known for its stunning photography and informative articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Food: WOW Singapore Magazine covers the best restaurants in Singapore, as well as the latest food trends and culinary innovations. The magazine also features recipes from top chefs and tips for cooking and entertaining at home.
* Travel: WOW Singapore Magazine inspires you to explore the best of Singapore, with in-depth travel guides and reviews of hotels, attractions, and activities. The magazine also features articles on Singapore's culture and history.
* Fashion: WOW Singapore Magazine showcases the latest fashion trends from the world's top designers, as well as the best places to shop for luxury goods in Singapore. The magazine also features profiles of Singaporean designers and fashion brands.
* Design: WOW Singapore Magazine covers the latest design trends in Singapore, from interior design to architecture to product design. The magazine also features profiles of Singaporean designers and design studios.

WOW Singapore Magazine is a must-read for anyone who wants to get the most out of their time in Singapore. The magazine provides readers with a unique perspective on the best that Singapore has to offer, as well as insights from leading chefs, travel experts, fashion designers, and interior designers.