WOW Singapore - Issue 69

In this issue

The Summer 2023 issue of WOW Singapore presents all the highlights of Watches and Wonders Geneva, and the new timepieces of the year so far.

WINNING FORM

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 39mm represents a fresh start, with some deliciously quirky touches

1 min

EVERGREEN ICON

Here's everything you need to know about the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, still the best-seller, and for good reason

4 mins

Watchmaker's Market

Watches and Wonders Geneva crowns itself as the world's preeminent global watch fair, with zealous security to match

10+ mins

DANGER ZONES

The return of global travel sparks an examination of international time zones. You might know about GMT and UTC, but it might surprise you to learn that the matter is far from settled

9 mins

JAPAN CALLING

For our visit to Japan after the pandemic, we have the Seiko Museum Ginza and the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi as our first priorities

4 mins

FRIENDLY TERRITORY

Here's our curation of five watch brands at an interesting price point for real-world, daily use

10 mins

ROAD MAP

The TAG Heuer Carrera was born to race but its 60-year legacy of precision timing makes it fit for life far beyond the track too

9 mins

HERITAGE TRAIL

We get to the substance of the 2023 Carrera collection, on the occasion of its 60th birthday, with TAG Heuer Heritage Director Nicholas Biebuyck

5 mins

BLUE MONDAY

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona celebrates its 60th in ice blue form, with an exhibition caseback revealing a new calibre

2 mins

BACK TO NORMALE

Cartier returns the original 1917 design of the Tank to the contemporary collection with the Privé Tank Normale

2 mins

MAGNETIC APPEAL

IWC positions Ingenieur 40 as the right watch for the right time, in more ways than one

2 mins

Lightweight Durability

Rado presents a new take on the dive watch with the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

2 mins

EXQUISITE DIALS

Craftsmanship is key in fine watchmaking, with the Seiko Presage limited editions leading the way in extraordinary accessibility

2 mins

FUNKY TRIO

Tissot dares to be different with the new Sideral collection, which comes from the archives but is also strikingly contemporary

2 mins

CONTEMPORARY ALCHEMY

At the very edge of watchmaking, we find the art of turning powdered oxides into synthetic crystals, and complicated marriages of two (or more) materials. This is the world of composites and sapphire crystal, and it is getting colourful

10+ mins

Fit For Purpose

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 has wrapped up, and presented the world with watchmaking's carefully curated talking points for the year. The editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand weigh in with their own thoughts

10+ 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.