One of the newest pilot’s watches around is now also the most popular. This year’s version is one of its most versatile.

A watch industry veteran on taking the long view with flexibility, patience and plenty of repetition.

A classic gets a fresh, sweet twist in vibrant summer-popsicle hues.

The safest place to rehome your old Richard Mille.

Breguet’s Tradition range gets its first date complication – and it’s no run-of-the-mill date window.

A long-time Paneristi on how his horological journey is intertwined with friendships, forums and Florence.

An F&B entrepreneur shares his appetite for Audemars Piguet.

A beefy classic gets a fun update.

Patek Philippe finally unveils its impressive new building that is setting the direction for its future for the next three decades.

This collector has a boundless love for limited editions.

From innovative materials to interesting collaborations, these five trends have been showing up in this year’s novelties.

Two new watches with one underrated complication.

The head of Montblanc on why it is poised for success in a world still in stasis.

In just a few months, the pandemic has changed how we work and play. Collectors tell The Peak about how the ways they appreciate watches have been transformed in a time of tumult.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Can heritage be sexy? Should we really prioritise staples over new designs post-crisis? Is purchasing that classic luxury watch indeed a wise investment especially now? Pierre Rainero – image, style and heritage director of Cartier, where he’s been working at since 1984 – gives Keng Yang Shuen an exclusive (and sometimes surprising) lesson on economics and the value of time.

Piaget’s first female CEO shares her love for watches, jewellery and life.

One of high horology’s oldest names builds a modern architectural marvel to tell the story of 200 years of watchmaking in Switzerland’s Vallee de Joux.

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

If there is anyone who knows about surmounting challenges in these tough times, it is the founders of these independent watch companies who have carved a name for themselves in an industry dominated by conglomerates.

DANIEL WONG Managing Director of Revamp Kitchen & Bar

Sporty and Snazzy automotive watcheS to keep you revved up about racing back to the open road.

GALVEN TAN Investment property consultant

As The Peak rounds up the latest crop of ladies’ timepieces, we also take a moment to consider what makes female watch fans tick.

MIKI ROSZIMAN Private equity training manager and Paneristi

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Vacheron constantin hits all the right notes with its latest ultra-exclusiVe chiming timepieces.

A fresh spectrum of couple timepieces to wax lyrical about.

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Rising watch CEO Edouard Meylan finds distinction in the art of reduction.

To make a truly exceptional timepiece, this brand did away with modern machinery.

A fourth-generation horology head on building bonds alongside the business.

Growing a billion-dollar horology business by journeying beyond the “tiny island” of fine watchmaking.

We ask three men with wildly varying styles about their love for the sartorial and horology.

THE HOROLOGY ENTHUSIASTS WE FEATURED THIS YEAR SHARE THEIR TOP BUYS FOR 2019, THEIR MOST MEMORABLE WATCH-RELATED MOMENTS AND THE TIMEPIECES ON THEIR WISH LISTS.

Born deep in the earth over time, diamonds bring lively sparkle to otherwise serious creations.

Apple Watch Series 5

Designs inspired by vintage icons are making a major impact in the present.

This young dad finds meaning in a watch house synonymous with traditional values.

As one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

The humble steel sports watch has gone from being the reluctant option to a sell-out success.

SIMON TOH Sales director

Patek Philippe is making history this month, and you won’t have to fly to Geneva for it.

In the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, a former Nasa engineer shares how an Omega timepiece came to be synonymous with space flight.

Since the 1930s, Rolex has partnered with explorers to take on our planet’s extreme conditions. Now, in a partnership with National Geographic, the Swiss brand’s new mission is to support saving the earth.

Taking the time to indulge in life’s little pleasures and good designs.

Audemars Piguet’s polarising new CODE 11.59 watch collection is set to play a pivotal role in the future of the brand.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

The watchmaker’s many talented artists and craftsmen don’t just make its dials move – but the human heart as well.

Marking its 180th anniversar y this year, Patek Philippe celebrates nearly two centuries of forward-looking creativity – and holds its biggest show yet.

The 15 here have one thing in common: They are going to be most sought after.

Special edition street-inspired collab? There’s one in here.

The new chief of one of the world’s oldest watchmaking brands marks a fresh chapter in its history.

The iconic form of the Santos continues to lend itself to a host of creative variations.

Make every second count with the sculptural beauty of some of our favourite tourbillon timepieces.

The new Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM 968 is the brand’s first bronze timepiece that isn’t a limited edition.

Watch brands roll out highlights at Basel, even as fair looks to sync with SIHH to boost attendance next year.

At Baselworld 2019, Rolex unveiled the latest iteration of its Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master.

Inspired by heritage but made with modernity firmly in mind, the new Clash de Cartier jewellery collection is a study in chic contrasts.

At Lange, it’s all about doing things the hard way – a philosophy that suits this product development director just fine.

For reals. Here’s how to wear the Pantone Colour of the Year without looking like you have pink eye.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

FOR THIS WATCH ENTHUSIAST, IT’S GO BIG OR GO HOME.

A showcase for new technologies, robots and a series of talks livestreamed to audiences around the world:

“I had really low self-esteem,” says Mong Chin aka @Mongabong. Not what you’d expect from one of Singapore’s most prominent beauty influencers but...

A WATCH FAN ON HOW TIMEPIECES COMPLETE HIM WITHOUT RULING HIS LIFE.

A prodigious independent watchmaker finds reward in returning to his roots.

In Shanghai for the launch of Omega's 2018 Constellation "Manhattan" collection, Nicole Kidman shares her thoughts on female empowerment and precious family time.

Vacheron Constantin debuts its new collection at Abbey Road Studios. The Peak drops into London to live up the chic retro.

Two major timepiece retailers here have opened their digital doors.

Although most of the brands in the watchmaking industry are defined by their heritage, it doesn’t mean that modern technology can’t help create a better watch.

A FAN OF INNOVATION HAS EQUALLY CREATIVE WAYS OF EXPRESSING HIS HOROLOGICAL PASSION.

Apple’s best smartwatch yet.

WHY THIS DIGITAL SPECIALIST CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF MECHANICAL TIMEPIECES.

Corum brings back its Coin watch but with a new twist.

Putting a new spin on vintage-inspired watches, Omega reaches into the past to give us a tangible taste of century-old horology.

It’s been over 60 years since the world received one of the most enduring symbols of aviationinspired horology, but this year’s GMT-Master II models prove the watch is still going places.

Among purists, date windows on watches can be polarising. For those who are fans, the outsized version known as the big date is the ultimate way to track the passing days.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

FUEL YOUR MOTOGP PASSION WITH THESE THREE RACY, LIMITED-EDITION TISSOT TIMEPIECES.

Eighteen years on and Chanel’s J12 remains one of the brand’s most beloved timepieces—with good reason.

In praise of overengineered watches that come with features so advanced, they go beyond pedestrian functionality

Watch brands are beginning to enter the pre-owned market for their timepieces, with potential industry-wide effects.

From horological significance to movement intricacies, the collectors on the following pages tell us about their favourite timepieces beyond the surface.

EVERY YEAR, THE WORLD’S MOST PROLIFIC WATCH MAKERS GATHER AT WATCH FAIRS TO UNVEIL AN EXPLOSIVE SHOWCASE OF TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS, NEW STYLES AND POETIC STORIES. IT’S HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL, BUT THERE ARE UNMISTAKABLE PATTERNS THAT HAVE EMERGED FROM THE INDUSTRY’S DESIRE TO PLEASE ITS FANS. SO HERE ARE FIVE TRENDS WE’VE SPOTTED THAT YOU, READER AND TRENDSETTER, HELPED PROPAGATE.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Ready, steady, shop!

WHAT EVERY TIMEPIECE HERE HAS IN COMMON: A CONSIDERABLE ELEMENT OF CERAMIC (AND, NO, WE AIN’T TALKING STONEWARE) THAT IS NOT IN BLACK OR WHITE. IMRAN JALAL REPORTS ON WHY THIS NEXT MOST COLOURFUL TREND IN HOROLOGY SHOULD GET YOU ALL PSYCHED UP.

WHY THIS MAN IS A FERVENT FAN OF THE BRAND KNOWN AS THE WATCHMAKER’S WATCHMAKER.

An understated icon of one of today’s top manufactures celebrates its half-century mark.

How a luxury lifestyle juggernaut is writing its future with solidly backed expansion, subtle design and the occasional stylistic surprise.

Zodiac-themed accessories offer a stylish semblance of customisation.

THE STORIES AND MEMORIES THAT VINTAGE WATCHES HOLD ARE A BIG DRAW FOR THIS COLLECTOR.

Three culinary pros dissect their fondness for fine watches.

It remains the world’s largest watch and jewellery fair, but Baselworld has been hard hit by the changes sweeping through the watch industry in recent years, with just 650 exhibitors this year. This represents a stunning 57 per cent drop over the past two years, with big names such as Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Hermes and the Movado Group having left the fair. While some have chosen to show at rival Genevan fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, others have opted to meet their retailers and press at different sites – or simply rely on digital means to do their business. This year, the duration of the fair was cut by two days, running for five days instead of seven.

WITH MORE PARTICIPATING WATCH BRANDS(35), MORE VISITORS THAN EVER (20,000) AND NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVES, THE SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) ANNUAL WATCH FAIR IS MOVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT TRICKY EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN EXCLUSIVITY AND HOLDING ITS OWN IN A NOISY DIGITAL-DOMINATED WORLD. HERE, OUR REPORT FROM GENEVA, FEATURING THE FAIR’S BEST BOOTHS, CELEBRITY SPOTTINGS, WATCH-CHIEF QUOTES, AND OF COURSE, WATCHES AND HOROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.

This self-taught watchmaker focuses on the details in order to pare them down to the essentials.

Richard Mille’s Marketing Director, Tim Malachard, on the brand’s special relationship with its women collectors

These Daniel Wellington timepieces look good, are useful, and say you have good taste – what more could you want from a gift?

These Daniel Wellington timepieces look good, are useful, and say you have good taste – what more could you want from a gift?

How a luxury watch brand builds high-end watches designed to take a beating in high stake sporting arenas.

Breathtaking new watches measure time on a cosmic scale.

From hard-working classics to avant-garde designs, these four chic collectors tell us why their watches are more than just for keeping time.

Charmaine Ho chats with two powerhouses from Audemars Piguet and IWC Schaffhausen on how their brands have set their sights on women who love luxury watches.

Fashion is having a maximalist moment – and it’s turning out watches to match.

For watchmakers, complications take a back seat to vintage-inspired timepieces.

A look at the inner workings of one of the biggest (and most rebellious) independent brands in haute horlogerie.

This year, watch companies will have to meet stricter requirements to label their watches “Swiss Made”. Here’s what it means and how much it matters.

A star auctioneer on obtaining stunning new prices for incredible old watches.

And, it has an interesting price.

Technology will transform traditional horology – but not in the form of smartwatches.

The precious heartbeat that powers any timepiece is, of course, its movement.

Mechanical watches are often pricey, and it goes without saying that Swiss-made ones are even more so.

From the complex to the minimalist, and the elegantly sporty to the classically sophisticated, there’s something for every watch lover in this Upon approval dazzling selection of his-and-hers timepieces.

It’s not every day you see an A. Lange & Sohne watch in honey gold, but this is one anniversary that deserves the honour.

Journey through time with fine watches inspired by the nautical world.

Tissot pays tribute to watchmaking traditions by putting the minute hand front and centre on the new Le Locle Regulateur timepiece.

Getting it straight from the top men on the job. BAZAAR sits down for a tête-à-tête with the founding CEO of eponymous brand Richard Mille and François-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet.

Auction houses are not just for collectors or the affluent. Christie’s Hong Kong experts Shiu-Fung Chiang and Nicholas Biebuyck tell SARA WEE how to score affordable fine watches and jewellery.

Watches that are today’s status symbols might not be tomorrow’s classics.

Two very different timepiece enthusiasts speak to SARA WEE about their favourite pieces, what they look for in a watch, and collecting tips.

The history of aviation is closely linked with that of watches. Before digital cockpit instruments were invented, pilots relied on their mechanical watches to calculate their speed, navigate and time flights. Take to the skies in these remarkable pilot watches.

Think twice, three times, before you commit your hardearned money to buying rare watches as investments.

What is it about dive watches that make them so popular? Maybe it’s because of their functional good looks. Or maybe it’s because of the safety in knowing that they are built to withstand tough environments. Whichever the case, here are some of the best looking and capable dive watches around.

Its campaigns might not boast a cheeky, scantily clad Justin Bieber, but the watch and jewellery arm of Calvin Klein is still going all out to capture the millennial generation. Isabel Ong finds out how from brand president Laura Burdese in Tokyo.

Watches may be a hit on social media, but they deserve more than “Instagrammable moments”.

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

How to stay hot by giving customers what they want, how they want it – and before they know they want it.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

Luxury timepiece retailer the hour glass’ new social-media campaign brings four of singapore’s top fashionistas to malmaison by the hour glass. rachel lim, yoyo cao, velda tan and arissa cheo reveal which watches make them tick, and why this boutique is a hit with them.

The smartwatch may help us keep our bodies in shape, but the mechanical watch is good for the soul, says Su Jia Xian.

Eschewing extravagant marketing moves, this watch chief is building a loyal following by focusing on his customers – and what they truly want.

Smart watches may be huge now, but they can’t do everything, says Su Jia Xian, who suggests a double solution.

Having visited the recent Watches & Wonders 2015 fair in Hong Kong, Karen Kwa picks highlights from 12 brands that’ll make you want to invest in them – including a watch with the naughtiest messages.

Here’s our pick of Singapore’s game changers – fashion-label founders, an up-and-coming model discovered on Instagram and the real influencers behind It girls and celebs.