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FAIRLY FANTASTIC

The LVMH Watch Week comes to Singapore for the first time, giving us a preview of watchmaking directions in 2023

DEEP TIME

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique turns 70 and awaits a new chapter in its ongoing development

All That Glitters

Patek Philippe writes a new chapter in the story of the Nautilus, and it is all about little improvements and precious metal

Going With The Times

The pandemic made huge changes to our sense of style and clothing; the lockdown periods we suffered made us truly appreciate the outdoors a little bit more. I, for one, found greater love for outdoor wear to match my love for cycling and hiking.

Lightning In A Watch

Luminox introduces an homage to classical pilot's watches in the Air Pilot P-38 Lightning 9520 series

Time Bytes Back

While selling watches online is still in the future of many a storied watchmaker, the multi-channel option seems inevitable. We investigate

Top 10 Watches That You Can Actually Buy, With Good Sense And Good Taste

Interesting watches do not always need to cost a fortune. The following 10 watches are our opening salvo in this issue's tribute to watches you can actually buy, with good sense and good taste

How To Spot The Horological Stars Of The Future!

Sincere Fine Watches CEO Ong Ban tells us how to spot the horological stars of the future. He spoke with us on the occasion of the (re)launch of the SHH store in Marina Bay Sands

The Conversation: Opportunistic Loyalty

When it comes to the subject of collectors building relationships with brands, and vice versa, the editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand have plenty to say...

ANNIVERSARY BASH

Cortina Watch celebrated 50 years of history in 2022, and looks forward to the next 50

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

H. Moser & Cie, under the leadership of CEO Edouard Meylan, marks an important milestone in 2022. He explains the importance of family ties in the story of the brand, and its relationship with retailers, while also revealing why independent watchmaking is so attractive now

PRECISE RHYTHMS

Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio Naito speaks with us about Grand Seiko's Asia-Pacific ambitions, the novelties of 2022, and the importance of precision timekeeping

PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault firmly believes that one needs good partners to achieve success. From the Connected Watch to Ryan Gosling and Porsche, we get into it with him

GIRARDPERREGAUX CASQUETTE 2.0

As a child of the 1970s, I feel connected to objects from the period of the swinging 1970s and the roaring 1980s.

PANERAI LUMINOR 8 GIORNI PAM00914

For the second part of this story, I join Asaph in revealing my next target for acquisition.

THEMATIC PLAY

When I started out on my watch collecting journey, I spent a few years “accumulating” very different watches.

THE SWAP: GRAND SEIKO SPRING DRIVE

With that said, I have my eyes set on my next acquisition already; it is just a matter of when I commit to the purchase.

TALE OF TWO WATCHES

As crazy as it sounds for a watch writer, buying watches is seldom a consideration for me.

BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS

Those who read the first instalment of this series last year will notice that I did not purchase any of the other pieces on my list.

FINE FORM

For the second year running, I am writing about a Rolex I bought, but I humbly submit that my decision has little to do with current commercial realities – yes, that includes advertiser consideration.

MANY MORE HANDS

Our year-end celebration of timekeeping is back for the second year in a row, with yet another editor adding a watch (or two) to their collections

PARTNERS IN TIME

Sustainability and conservation take centre stage with the first watch marking the partnership between Panerai and Razer, the Panerai Luminor Quaranta Razer PAM01353

WORLD EXPLORER

The Montblanc 1858 GMT puts a twist on a familiar complication to offer functionality in a new form

VINTAGE CONTEMPORARY

The new Longines Record Heritage matches classic styling with modern technical appointments for the best of both worlds

FEVER PITCH

Hublot extends its role as official timekeeper of the World Cup with a smartwatch tailored for the championship

PARISIAN HERO

Hermès Horloger presents a métiers d'art watch featuring a scene straight out of a comic book

GOLDEN JUBILEE

Franck Muller unveils five unique creations based on the Vanguard Revolution 3 Skeleton to celebrate Cortina Watch's 50th anniversary

CULTURAL INTEGRATION

Blancpain gives the stage to the water rabbit to shine as the new year's zodiac sign

TI FOR THE WIN

For explorers looking to discover the depth of our oceans, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge makes the best companion

GAME ON

The newly launched Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme has us hopeful, if a little wary...