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.

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

One of Hollywood’s most unconventional leading men Jake Gyllenhaal speaks to Kenneth Goh about movies, watches and super powers.

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

It’s the year of the Cartier Santos – again.

Turn tradition gently on its head with timepieces that skew just a little left of classical.

She’s been with the brand from the cradle, covering various aspects of the business from product QC and training to PR and mentoring. Suzanne Santos talks about the lifelong enterprise she co-founded.

Spirituality shines through in this collector’s trove of South-east Asian works.

Cartier introduces more choices for those who can’t get enough of its iconic Santos.

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.