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The Royal Oak for the price of a MoonSwatch?

Audemars Piguet's iconic Royal Oak was designed by Gerald Genta, who was inspired by a scaphander helmet.
Audemars Piguet's iconic Royal Oak was designed by Gerald Genta, who was inspired by a scaphander helmet.

‘You have to go to the limit, and a little bit beyond’, says the man behind Patek Philippe

Mr Thierry Stern says: "If you do not like watches, don’t expect to be able to do this job."
Mr Thierry Stern says: "If you do not like watches, don’t expect to be able to do this job."

Aware’s new leader and the art of mending what is broken

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Ms Lim Shoon Yin, executive director of AWARE, with her kintsugi pottery, on April 2, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Ms Lim Shoon Yin, executive director of AWARE, with her kintsugi pottery, on April 2, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Rolex’s Day-Date wears new gold while Patek Philippe’s Golden Ellipse flaunts a green dial

The Day-Date wears Jubilee Gold, with hues between yellow, white and rose gold.
The Day-Date wears Jubilee Gold, with hues between yellow, white and rose gold.

Six more showstoppers from Watches and Wonders 2026

The Coco Game Chess Set with pieces crafted in ceramic, white gold and diamonds. The queen pieces hide timepieces that can be paired with a chain.
The Coco Game Chess Set with pieces crafted in ceramic, white gold and diamonds. The queen pieces hide timepieces that can be paired with a chain.

Watches and Wonders 2026: Rolex’s new Daytona, Patek Philippe’s anniversary Nautilus and more

A visitor walks past photographs at the stand of Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex during the opening day of the "Watches and Wonders Geneva" luxury watch fair, in Geneva, on April 14.
A visitor walks past photographs at the stand of Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex during the opening day of the "Watches and Wonders Geneva" luxury watch fair, in Geneva, on April 14.

Richard Mille pushes material limits, Breguet and Nomos refine the classics

The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels
The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels

Singaporean Wei Koh becomes first Asian to chair Oscars of the watch world

Mr Wei Koh, publisher, entrepreneur, TV host and watch journalist, is the first Singaporean and the first Asian to hold the role.
Mr Wei Koh, publisher, entrepreneur, TV host and watch journalist, is the first Singaporean and the first Asian to hold the role.

Oscars Watch Party: From Cartier Crash to Rolex sparkle, how the stars wore time on the red carpet

(Clockwise from top left) Kevin O'Leary, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Pedro Pascal and Amy Madigan at the Oscars on March 15.
(Clockwise from top left) Kevin O'Leary, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Pedro Pascal and Amy Madigan at the Oscars on March 15.

‘Anyone who hates me or the brand can call me’: Hublot CEO on critics, BTS’ Jungkook and new directions

Hublot’s courtship of Jungkook (right) took about 18 months, beginning just weeks after Mr Tornare (left) joined the brand in September 2024.
Hublot’s courtship of Jungkook (right) took about 18 months, beginning just weeks after Mr Tornare (left) joined the brand in September 2024.

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