WOW Singapore Magazine - Issue 67

In this issue

Our last issue of 2022 is also our first of 2023, and features the return of our personal watch recommendations. Discover what the editors themselves bought in 2022, and why. Elsewhere, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Annual Calendar SHH Edition takes the cover; the Singapore team finishes talking up the novelties from award-winning manufacture.

SPACE CONSTRAINTS

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF SHH Edition tells a tale even from this side of the watch

1 min

Top 10 Watches That You Can Actually Buy, With Good Sense And Good Taste

Interesting watches do not always need to cost a fortune. The following 10 watches are our opening salvo in this issue's tribute to watches you can actually buy, with good sense and good taste

10 mins

THE RIGHT STUFF

Bell & Ross enters the manufacture club with the Kenissi-powered BR-X5, and celebrates with a stellar event in KL

5 mins

NEW HIGHS

On the heels of the success of the Bell & Ross BR-05 range, the firm follows up by levelling up with the 41mm BR-X5.

3 mins

ALTERNATIVE BLACK TIE

Stake your claim and push the boundaries even if black tie calls for stricter dress codes

2 mins

DREAMING IN COLOUR

Franck Muller watches are certainly unique and striking, virtues that are fully on show with the Vanguard Skeleton Color Dreams

2 mins

NEW DAWN

Orient Star delivers for watch collectors and enthusiasts who want a playful version of the rarefied open-worked, or semi-skeletonised in this case, mechanical watch

2 mins

SUBTLETY TRIUMPHANT

The story of the Parmigiani Tonda PF continues as the brand adds more depth and breadth to the collection

6 mins

PACIFIC BLUE

When humans began to measure time, we turned to the skies. While we have no written records, we do know that ancient humans tracked the motion of celestial objects, and common sense tells us that the day and night cycle would have been obvious.

4 mins

NEW DIMENSIONS

Finally we want to rest our case for the Tonda PF with the new Tonda PF 36mm, which is a surprisingly different take on the standard issue 40mm Tonda PF Micro-Rotor.

2 mins

GAME ON

The newly launched Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme has us hopeful, if a little wary...

5 mins

TI FOR THE WIN

For explorers looking to discover the depth of our oceans, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge makes the best companion

3 mins

CULTURAL INTEGRATION

Blancpain gives the stage to the water rabbit to shine as the new year's zodiac sign

2 mins

GOLDEN JUBILEE

Franck Muller unveils five unique creations based on the Vanguard Revolution 3 Skeleton to celebrate Cortina Watch's 50th anniversary

2 mins

PARISIAN HERO

Hermès Horloger presents a métiers d'art watch featuring a scene straight out of a comic book

2 mins

FEVER PITCH

Hublot extends its role as official timekeeper of the World Cup with a smartwatch tailored for the championship

2 mins

VINTAGE CONTEMPORARY

The new Longines Record Heritage matches classic styling with modern technical appointments for the best of both worlds

2 mins

Lightning In A Watch

Luminox introduces an homage to classical pilot's watches in the Air Pilot P-38 Lightning 9520 series

2 mins

WORLD EXPLORER

The Montblanc 1858 GMT puts a twist on a familiar complication to offer functionality in a new form

2 mins

PARTNERS IN TIME

Sustainability and conservation take centre stage with the first watch marking the partnership between Panerai and Razer, the Panerai Luminor Quaranta Razer PAM01353

2 mins

All That Glitters

Patek Philippe writes a new chapter in the story of the Nautilus, and it is all about little improvements and precious metal

3 mins

MANY MORE HANDS

Our year-end celebration of timekeeping is back for the second year in a row, with yet another editor adding a watch (or two) to their collections

2 mins

FINE FORM

For the second year running, I am writing about a Rolex I bought, but I humbly submit that my decision has little to do with current commercial realities – yes, that includes advertiser consideration.

10+ mins

BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS

Those who read the first instalment of this series last year will notice that I did not purchase any of the other pieces on my list.

2 mins

TALE OF TWO WATCHES

As crazy as it sounds for a watch writer, buying watches is seldom a consideration for me.

2 mins

THE SWAP: GRAND SEIKO SPRING DRIVE

With that said, I have my eyes set on my next acquisition already; it is just a matter of when I commit to the purchase.

2 mins

THEMATIC PLAY

When I started out on my watch collecting journey, I spent a few years “accumulating” very different watches.

3 mins

PANERAI LUMINOR 8 GIORNI PAM00914

For the second part of this story, I join Asaph in revealing my next target for acquisition.

1 min

Going With The Times

The pandemic made huge changes to our sense of style and clothing; the lockdown periods we suffered made us truly appreciate the outdoors a little bit more. I, for one, found greater love for outdoor wear to match my love for cycling and hiking.

2 mins

GIRARDPERREGAUX CASQUETTE 2.0

As a child of the 1970s, I feel connected to objects from the period of the swinging 1970s and the roaring 1980s.

2 mins

Time Bytes Back

While selling watches online is still in the future of many a storied watchmaker, the multi-channel option seems inevitable. We investigate

10+ mins

The Conversation: Opportunistic Loyalty

When it comes to the subject of collectors building relationships with brands, and vice versa, the editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand have plenty to say...

10+ mins

PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault firmly believes that one needs good partners to achieve success. From the Connected Watch to Ryan Gosling and Porsche, we get into it with him

9 mins

PRECISE RHYTHMS

Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio Naito speaks with us about Grand Seiko's Asia-Pacific ambitions, the novelties of 2022, and the importance of precision timekeeping

9 mins

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

H. Moser & Cie, under the leadership of CEO Edouard Meylan, marks an important milestone in 2022. He explains the importance of family ties in the story of the brand, and its relationship with retailers, while also revealing why independent watchmaking is so attractive now

8 mins

How To Spot The Horological Stars Of The Future!

Sincere Fine Watches CEO Ong Ban tells us how to spot the horological stars of the future. He spoke with us on the occasion of the (re)launch of the SHH store in Marina Bay Sands

9 mins

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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.
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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.