Not quite as coveted as yellow gold, nor as ubiquituous as white gold, it nonetheless steals awe with its own subdued brand of timeless elegance. Gold, titanium, platinum, ceramic, what have you. Watchmakers are continually trying to find new materials…
Nov 22, 2017
Bell & Ross BR01 Burning Skull Bronze is a fierce military ode
The latest member of the BR01 Skull family speaks for timeless fortitude with a touch of steampunk elegance, highlighting artistic value and detailing. During World War 2, fighters of the American airborne divisions bore the insignia of a skull with…
Nov 20, 2017
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore celebrates 25 years with 3 new looks
In 2018, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore turns 25, a milestone the Swiss watchmaker is celebrating with 3 new versions. Few watches last decades, and even fewer sports watches make the cut. That alone stands Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore…
Nov 16, 2017
10 unmistakable hallmarks of the Geneva Seal
We see them on our favourite watches, but what exactly does this powerful stamp mean? Here are 10 features that shed some light on the Poinçon de Genève. Up until 2009, the Geneva Seal was under the auspices of the…
Nov 14, 2017
Why Lady Gaga is the epitome of Tudor’s #BornToDare campaign
She is her own brand of mystique, a “monster” of raw talent, and a voice that demands to be heard – whether musically, politically or philanthropically. Lady Gaga needs no introduction. If breaking into the music scene in 2008 with…
Nov 13, 2017
Bulgari Octo strikes gold twice at Geneva Watch Awards
Two bold models emerged best in Men’s Watch and Tourbillon & Escapement categories, signifying Bulgari’s expertise in creating special, ultra-thin watches. Two Bulgari Octo Finissimo watches were celebrated as emblems of contemporary watchmaking at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève…
Nov 08, 2017
Mystical jewellery: Of amulets, talismans and lucky charms
Whether coincidence or divine intervention, there’s something charming about auspicious and protective jewellery pieces. Ever had that experience of unexpected surprises (the positive kind) or things oddly turning out the way you hoped for whenever you’re wearing a particular trinket?…
Nov 07, 2017
5 see-through sapphire watches being transparent about time
Call it daring or garish, but you can’t deny the strange appeal of these sapphire watches, which are some of the rarest in the market. Sapphire is extremely difficult to machine. Watchmakers must mill them from solid gemstone blocks, which…
Nov 03, 2017
First Scoop: Sincere Fine Watches KLCC boutique reopening
1st November, 2017 Suria KLCC Sincere Fine Watches KLCC boutique reopening Asia’s premier watch specialist, Sincere Fine Watches recently unveiled its newly relocated boutique in Suria KLCC, offering a fresh environment where “Fine Watches meet New Experiences”. The exclusive cocktail…
Nov 02, 2017
From awakening to full bloom: Lotus by De Beers high jewellery collection
The collection comprises five distinct designs drawing on the natural life cycle of the lotus flower, from awakening in the morning to full bloom by midday to soothing close in the evening. De Beers, the diamond group established in 1888…