WOW Singapore - Issue 70

In this issue

For our annual technical special, the WOW Singapore team delves into the ins and outs of the chronograph. The Autumn issue also fetes the Tissot Sideral, possibly the most exciting traditional timepiece in a composite case.

Faster Times

The Tissot Sideral makes hearts race, and might just be the most interesting watch in its class

1 min

Go Time

On the occasion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centennial, Rolex is first off the line and first across it

6 mins

Building Bridges

Bridges abound in mechanical watchmaking, but none are iconic in the way the Bridges collection from Girard-Perregaux is. We uncover why it is the oldest movement design still in production today

6 mins

Get Your Freak On

The embodiment of 22 years of technological innovation, Ulysse Nardin's Freak One timepiece presents the very best of the collection's legacy in a 44mm titanium case

4 mins

Dizzying Heights

Montblanc debuts the Zero Oxygen 8000 Capsule Collection, with four new models that celebrate the exploits of mountaineers and Montblanc Mark Makers Nimsdai Purja and Reinhold Messner

4 mins

In Pursuit Of Creativity

Since the 1920s Maison Chanel has consistently created icons. From fashion to fragrance and more recently, timepieces. What is the secret to their success? We find out

8 mins

What Price Authenticity

Even the experts can be fooled so what is the hapless collector to do? Perhaps nothing...

4 mins

Time Zoner

A. Lange & Söhne goes platinum with the signature Lange 1 Time Zone, while also introducing a new variant of the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar

2 mins

Life Aquatic

Blancpain continues its support of this year's Only Watch charity auction with an exclusive edition of its Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 - a piece of watch history dressed in blue

2 mins

COUNTING UP

One particular chronograph brings to mind the entire traditional watchmaking trade, and we offer no prizes for guessing what it is. This year, it heralds a new age of the chronograph, even though it is not the first to sally forth in the post-pandemic era. We offer an extended exploration of the time-writer, which will continue in subsequent issues

7 mins

Concepts And Consequences

What is the legacy of concept watches? What happens when the show is over and it is time to actually manufacture them? How do these ticking research labs translate into actual, wearable timepieces...if they ever do?

8 mins

Game Of Manufactures

A season of manufacture visits has followed the debut of the 2023 novelties, leading the editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand to ponder the importance of such tours and debate their own role in revealing what happens in the temples of haute horlogerie

6 mins

Style Is Forever

Cartier Director of Image, Style, and Heritage Pierre Rainero waxes lyrical about his more than 30 years of history with the brand

10 mins

Soft Power

We quiz Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué on why Panerai evokes strong feelings amongst collectors, and get his thoughts on new territory for the brand, and watch fairs

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.