WOW Singapore Magazine - Issue 65

In this issue

WOW returns from several horological missions to Switzerland with the latest news and novelties from Watches and Wonders Geneva - and beyond. More than 100 pages on all the new timepieces and emerging watchmaking trends await in the issue, alongside interviews with the top dogs of the industry. On the cover is the TAG Heuer Monaco Special Edition, reaffirming this icon's status as a paradoxical superstar.

LAST WORD

Ten years after Bulgari set out on its multifaceted Octo adventure, the brand has delivered something special to the culture of watchmaking itself with the Octo Finissimo Ultra. We take a look at how Bulgari went about creating the world’s thinnest watches

5 mins

FUTURE PROOFING

A. Lange & Söhne debuts three watches that are the result of careful planning and consideration, including the vagaries of market forces. Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas explains

8 mins

Fashionable Precision

Luxury watch brands partner with fashion and other players to create amazing timepieces…

7 mins

DARK TIDINGS

We finally get to properly tackle the story of the Monaco, thanks to three new models in 2022, all of which confirm that it is indeed a paradoxical superstar

10+ mins

HORN SECTION

How the wristwatch would never have become the convenient and preferred means of wearing a timepiece, without the advent and simplicity of lugs or horns

7 mins

PLATINUM STANDARD

Arguably the most noble of metals to grace watchmaking, platinum is frightfully difficult to come to grips with. Even so, the economic stars are looking right for this incredibly dense white metal to figure ever more prominently in watchmaking. We shed some light on the topic in our annual materials special.

2 mins

ORIGIN STORY

Presenting the general properties and fascinating history of platinum

7 mins

CATALYTIC PROPERTIES

Platinum is, first and foremost, an important metal in industry, and its application there limits its potential in traditional watchmaking

6 mins

DENSE MATTER

Hardly a traditional metal in watchmaking, platinum in the 21st century is used sparingly by the trade, typically to signify something truly special

9 mins

MIXED FORTUNES

The full platinum or gold watch may be too weighty for all tastes. Is bi-metal the way to go then? We make the case for and against

9 mins

PRECIOUS TIME

With steel watches still streaking, collectors may want to shift their attention to more personal propositions. Nothing is more personal than a yen for precious metals

8 mins

THE CONVERSATION: GETTING PHYGITAL

Physical watch fairs are back, and the editors of WOW are all-in on the experience, even if they are not so keen on the word phygital. Of course, they also cheerfully educate each other on some watches…

10+ mins

TRIPLE THREAT

Moritz Grossmann CEO Christine Hutter re-introduces us to the brand, which we have been following from afar. Hutter is possibly the only independent founder, owner and business leader at a watchmaking firm who also happens to be a watchmaker

7 mins

PALPABLE DESIRE

Montblanc Managing Director of the Watch Division Laurent Lecamp talks with us about creating desire. He has identified three pillars, all of which are to be found in every new Montblanc watch this year

7 mins

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WOW Singapore Magazine Description:

WOW Singapore Magazine is a quarterly lifestyle magazine that covers the best of Singapore, from food and travel to fashion and design. The magazine is known for its stunning photography and informative articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Food: WOW Singapore Magazine covers the best restaurants in Singapore, as well as the latest food trends and culinary innovations. The magazine also features recipes from top chefs and tips for cooking and entertaining at home.
* Travel: WOW Singapore Magazine inspires you to explore the best of Singapore, with in-depth travel guides and reviews of hotels, attractions, and activities. The magazine also features articles on Singapore's culture and history.
* Fashion: WOW Singapore Magazine showcases the latest fashion trends from the world's top designers, as well as the best places to shop for luxury goods in Singapore. The magazine also features profiles of Singaporean designers and fashion brands.
* Design: WOW Singapore Magazine covers the latest design trends in Singapore, from interior design to architecture to product design. The magazine also features profiles of Singaporean designers and design studios.

WOW Singapore Magazine is a must-read for anyone who wants to get the most out of their time in Singapore. The magazine provides readers with a unique perspective on the best that Singapore has to offer, as well as insights from leading chefs, travel experts, fashion designers, and interior designers.