CHANEL
LION ASTROCLOCK
The Lion Astroclock refers to Coco Chanel's Leo star sign and plays a significant part in Chanel's horological celebration of science fiction, the aptly named Interstellar. The clock, limited to just five in the world, gives off an almost Vernian vibe with a movement highlighting exceptional contemporary touches such as a comet in 18K white gold and constellation-shaped diamond hands.
On the plinth is a majestic black faceted brass lion, the very symbol of regal strength. Powered by a manual winding mechanical movement specially designed by Chanel's Watchmaking Creative Studio and exclusively manufactured for the maison by Swiss clock specialist L'Epée, the clock features a sleek black rotating sphere from which the time is read astrolabe-style with the comet indicating the hours on the black globe while the minutes are found on the rotating "orbit".
PATEK PHILIPPE
WORLD TIME 5330G-010
Unveiled at this year's Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo and limited to just 300 timepieces available only in Japan, the 5330G-010 is Patek Philippe's premier of its first world time watch featuring a date display that synchronises with local time. Beyond its white gold case and dial of 40mm in an elegant plum, a signature Patek Philippe hue, the timepiece features the newly created Calibre 240 HU C. An extension of the Calibre 240 HU found in the maison's World Time collection, the movement incorporates a differential pointer date mechanism, a patented world first, where no less than 70 components in its date train help synchronise with the local time. Meanwhile, two concentric gear trains lend the additional novelty of adjusting backwards or forward in one position with each new time zone selected.
IWC
BIG PILOT AMG G 63
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LA LA LAND
ALL'S WELL IN THE REALM OF HAUTE COUTURE, WHERE QUESTIONS OF WEARABILITY ARE HARDLY THE MOST PRESSING. JANUARY'S REALITY-SUSPENDING SPRING/SUMMER 2025 COLLECTIONS COMBINED OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TECHNIQUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HANDMADE EVEN FURTHER. PRESTIGE REPORTS FROM THE FRONT ROW.
A Modern Monument
With the RM 16-02, Richard Mille's quintessential rectangular watch embraces sharp, unyielding lines for an architectural masterpiece for the wrist.
FAMILY VALUES
HRnetGroup's chief corporate officer joined the family business through a stroke of fate, but as she discovered, her father had prepared her for the role even before she assumed the mantle.
STROKES OF CREATIVITY
The fine watchmaking world can be a very serious one. But as these recent collaborations show, putting artists and designers in charge can lead to some very inspired – and very covetable – creations.
GENERATION NEXT
After more than a decade in production, Porsche has produced an entirely new Macan SUV only this time it's electric powered. Prestige drives it.
Museum Quality
Four must-see art destinations around the world debuting in 2025.
THAILAND RISING
Does this Southeast Asian kingdom have what it takes to become Asia's next big art hub? Patron MARISA CHEARAVANONT and curator STEFANO RABOLLI PANSERA certainly think so.
TAKING SHAPE
It might not be as instantly recognisable as the Tank or Santos, but the petite oval Baignoire is swiftly coming into its own as a Cartier horological icon.
ARTISTS TO WATCH 2025
As the Prestige team geared up for Hong Kong's annual art-athon, we also set ourselves the task of identifying the emerging talents from eight East Asian countries, who should all be registering on your cultural radar this year. The following 16 virtuosi made our final cut.
CALL HER BY HER NAME
Defying convention in 1995, DOMAINE ANNE GROS was one of the first eponymous female wine estates in Burgundy. And freedom is still the winemaker's mantra when it comes to her venture in the south of France.
