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A Maverick's Reverence of Time

There's no greater gift than the gift of time, shared whisky lover, watch enthusiast, surfer dad and ALXZA Holdings Managing Partner Clarence Chew when invited by The Peak to discover the singular Glenfiddich Time Re: Imagined collection of aged single malts.

The Art of Speed

The mid-engined McLaren Artura's petrol and electric combination provide a thrilling ride.

Game, Set, Spritz

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal and his wife have collaborated with haute perfumer Henry Jacques on an intimate fragrance collection.

A First-hand Experience with Second-hand

Luxury and fashion rentals and resales are huge, but our Watches & Fashion Editor is just getting started.

A Grand Complication for the Sporty Southpaw

The Ref. 5373P-001 is the first left-handed Patek Philippe in almost a century.

The Spirit of the Grande Maison

Jaeger-LeCoultre's technical know-how is unquestioned among watch aficionados. Now, its CEO Catherine Renier wants to share its values with a wider audience.

A Watch Chief on Taking the Natural Course

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele of Chopard and Ferdinand Berthoud believes in letting his timepieces speak for themselves.

Levelling Up to Cosmic Heights

For its latest take on the ladies' RM 07-01, Richard Mille looks to the night sky for inspiration.

WHAT MAKES LUXURY WATCHES INVESTMENT-WORTHY?

In the case of certain wristwatches, this is literally a million-dollar question. In a world of complex investment products from the financial industry's brightest, as well as property and fine art, how is it that a wristwatch can be considered an investment? There is no concise answer to the question, which is made even more complex by the recent flurry of articles highlighting a slump in the secondary-market prices of luxury wristwatches. However, there is a multifaceted set of realities and opinions that cumulatively indicate that the luxury watch market is very viable and worth investing in - and the reasons aren't all purely financial. According to experts and collectors, the following points demonstrate the value of investing in luxury wristwatches.

ON TOP OF THE WHIRL

IN THE UNIVERSE OF HOROLOGICAL MECHANISMS, THE TOURBILLON IS IN A REALM OF ITS OWN.

Customers at the Heart of the Business

With increasing digitisation and an uncertain economic outlook, banks cannot afford to lose the human touch. At Maybank Singapore's recent Golf Day event, Country CEO & CEO Dr John Lee sat with The Peak to share the bank's strategy.

2023's ONES TO WATCH

We check in with Clement Chia, Tony K Tan, and Qiyun Woo, three self-starting, visionary, and purpose-driven thought leaders harnessing tech for good this new year.

HE'S NOT YOUR ORDINARY NIGHTLIFE KINGPIN

KEEPING A STEADY HAND AND A CLEAR VISION, ZOUK CEO ANDREW LI IS PURSUING AN AMBITIOUS GLOBAL EXPANSION PLAN WHILE TRANSFORMING SINGAPORE'S ICONIC NIGHTCLUB INTO A MULTIFACETED LIFESTYLE AND HOSPITALITY COMPANY.

Tomorrow's Financial Winner Tackles Today's Challenges

Impact investing's role in funding a better world by venture capitalist Dr Finian Tan.

Visual Arts Season

Singapore Art Week 2023 will see over 700 artists and curators from all around the world come together to present more than 130 programmes and exhibitions, including two significant art fairs.

Leap Into the New Year

As the Chinese Year of the Rabbit approaches, special timepieces celebrate the creature thought to be the luckiest in the zodiac.

Fashion Immerses Itself Further into Web3

Burberry's latest collaboration lets you shop the luxury brand, and more, in Minecraft's virtual world

The Season for Food Gifting

Christmas is just around the corner. Do you worry about attending parties empty-handed? Here are stand-out gifts that will impress gourmand friends.

Cheers to a Good Year

You'll be in high spirits with these tipples, accessories, and even a perfume aged in cognac barrels - just perfect for your festive table or to receive as gifts.

What I Value About Working on the Sales Floor

Suhana Ab, founder and creative director of the kidswear label Maison Q, prioritises connecting with her customers.

PAVING THE WAY FOR OTHERS

HARMIN KAUR, FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON OF WOMEN VENTURE ASIA, REVEALS WHY SHE LEFT A CUSHY BANKING JOB TO LAUNCH A NON-PROFIT FEMALE NETWORK AIMED AT NARROWING THE GENDER GAP IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

THE CONSUMER'S WISH LIST

Boutique Fairs, Decathlon, and Little Farms have emerged from pandemic times with strength and gusto to tackle the economic uncertainties of the new year after refining their customer experience.

Trusting in Singapore

Local lifestyle products are making it big on the world stage, defining what Singapore stands for.

GetGo Makes Driving More Sustainable

Toh Ting Feng, co-founder of Singapore’s largest car-sharing service, explains the importance of purpose in entrepreneurship.

Perpetuating the Arts

Rolex continues its efforts to facilitate the transmission of knowledge and experience in the arts with the Rolex Arts Weekend.

Talking Timepieces with the Tick Tock Belles

Good friends Deborah Wong and Stephanie Soh share their love for horology and how it led to the creation of a female-focused platform for watch collectors.

Writing the Next Chapter

Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki on elevating the brand by refocusing on its essence.

A Bold Brand Takes a More Considered Approach

Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe on the different ways of adding value to a watch brand in an evolving world.

A Tribute and a Revival

The owner of the Louis Moinet watch brand believes that destiny led him to ensure that the legacy of one of history's greatest horological geniuses would never be forgotten.

Muscle Cars Are No Longer Flexing

American-built high-performance sport coupes are known for their raw power. With an electrified future in sight, can the niche sector hold on to its passionate fans?