Watch collectors (despite at times being possessed of geek-depth level of research and knowledge) is often prone to the same psychological quirks as any other average consumer. “In-house” is often just like any other criteria used to quantify a desirable, sometimes deeply technical object into a handful of easily digested…
Valentine’s Day, which falls on 14 February, is a day when lovers come together to celebrate their love and relationship with each other.…
Given weak job prospects and rising GINI co-efficient, the Millennial Generation isn’t flush with cash. Studies show that millennials earn USD2000 less than their parents did in the 80s adjusted for inflation, netting on average USD31,000 to UDS35,000 per annum. Add to the fact the ubiquity of laptop, tablet and smartphone devices in…
Watchmakers are veritable rockstars. They make the cool movements, visualise the finishing and make assessments as to what quickens the heart of a watch idiot savant and appeals to our horological lusts. Yet, reverse the watch once more and what caught our eyes initially was the face and shape- much like how a woman catches our attention because…
The term “God of Gamblers” was derived from the eponymous Hong Kong made movie, all thanks to the lead character Ko Chun’s (portrayed by Chow Yun-fat) incredible gambling skills. The movie had subsequently generated many sequels and spin-offs, and it has somehow became a staple every Lunar New Year. …
Today is officially the second day of the Lunar New Year, but the season of festive celebrations have just barely started. Traditionally, the celebrations last over 15 days, which means that there is effectively almost two weeks’ worth of festivities to go.…
Last Tuesday, we saw how the latest limited edition Speedmaster – the “Speedy Tuesday” – was sold out within three and a half hours. It is quite a mean feat, considering each of the 2,012 pieces comes with a price tag of S$8,400. But it does prove that the appeal of the Speedmaster is simply…
The beginning of a new year spells different things for different people. But for students, the new year means one thing – the start of a new school term.…
Towards the tail end of 2016, H Moser & Cie, makers of a genre of chic conservative timepieces and fairly recent media masters released yet another thought provoking invective – a letter whose rallying cry can be summed up thusly “no to Swiss Made, yes to Swissness.” Within the spheres of social media,…
A new year brings new beginnings – and what can be a more fabulous way to kick-off 2017 with a new watch? Say an uncommon watch?…