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Watches

Luxury watchmakers say Gen Z buying trends call for bold changes

A Rolex store in the Jing’an district in Shanghai on Aug 18.
A Rolex store in the Jing’an district in Shanghai on Aug 18.

Food, fun and friendship connect Taiwan actor Austin Lin to Singapore

Taiwanese actor Austin Lin was back in Singapore this week for a watch event.
Taiwanese actor Austin Lin was back in Singapore this week for a watch event.

Tick Talk

Four Rolex Cosmograph Daytonas for charity auction, Audemars Piguet exhibition at National Museum

The four unique Cosmograph Daytonas representing (clockwise) Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
The four unique Cosmograph Daytonas representing (clockwise) Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Mao watch, Alexander McQueen dress and more: 5 buys under $500 from Singapore auction house Hotlotz

Zenith’s new Chronomaster Solo Sport rebelliously subtracts, not adds

The Chronomaster Solo Sport is powered by the El Primero 3620, a three-hand movement derived from the calibre 360.
The Chronomaster Solo Sport is powered by the El Primero 3620, a three-hand movement derived from the calibre 360.

IWC chief wants watch brand to boldly go where it has not gone before

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Portraits of CEO of IWC, Christoph Grainger-Herr,48, photographed at IWC boutique in ION on June 2, 2026.
ST20260602_202689900903: Gin Tay / khgrainger/ Wong Kim Hoh/
Portraits of CEO of IWC, Christoph Grainger-Herr,48, photographed at IWC boutique in ION on June 2, 2026.

Me and My Money

How 60-cent cups of kopi inspired a luxury watch shop owner’s approach to money

Desmond Pang is the owner of KB Luxury Watch and Jewellery.
Desmond Pang is the owner of KB Luxury Watch and Jewellery.

Tick Talk

Cartier checks into the Raffles while Hublot hits the beach

Cartier has opened a 47sq m shop-in-shop at the The Hour Glass inside the historic Raffles Hotel.
Cartier has opened a 47sq m shop-in-shop at the The Hour Glass inside the historic Raffles Hotel.

Diamonds, panthers and Tanks: Cartier stages its biggest showcase in Melbourne

The Cartier Melbourne Winter Masterpieces at NGV features 400 exceptional objects, from historic jewels and diamond tiaras to archival sketches and rare Cartier watches.
The Cartier Melbourne Winter Masterpieces at NGV features 400 exceptional objects, from historic jewels and diamond tiaras to archival sketches and rare Cartier watches.

Branded Content

The one watch that goes everywhere – and never looks out of place

Designed to take you from boardroom to beach, the Tudor Black Bay 54 “Blue” never feels out of place.
Designed to take you from boardroom to beach, the Tudor Black Bay 54 “Blue” never feels out of place.

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