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Dance Dance Dance

The Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerine Musicalle watches are visual and aural delights, but not in the way minute repeaters are

STARSTRUCK

Sheila Sim gets cosy with Zenith as she joins the brand’s DreamHers

Wow Factor

We bring our odyssey in 2020 novelties to a close with a few punchlines. This list of fun tickers is a tribute to the many watches of 2020 that sparked joy

Aquaracer Bamford Edition

We take a look at a few unsung heroes in the very large assortment of watches at TAG Heuer, especially the new Aquaracer Bamford Edition

Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern Holds Court Digitally To Talk Up Ref. 6301P

Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern holds court digitally to talk up ref. 6301P

Longines Introduces The Entirely New Spirit Collection For 2020

Longines introduces the entirely new Spirit collection for 2020, which is a significant milestone for the 188th birthday of the company

Art Republic Of Kongo

Born to Vietnamese and French parents, Paris-based Kongo has grown from street graffiti to become a darling of the luxury world, with his letter-based art adorning everything from fashion and planes to luggage and stoves. Now, the self-taught artist is returning to his roots with creative platforms in Southeast Asia.

The Conversation: Integrated Bracelets

Our stories this year about bracelets provoke a dialogue on a niche but important subset. The editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand trade blows between the lugs

Cashing In On Green

We used to say green is in, but we may now have to say green is the new blue, even as blue dials become ever more pervasive

NAME GAME

There are some colourful names in watchmaking, and we thought it would be fun to go down that rabbit hole...

DRESSING UP

We take a detour from complications to discuss the factors to consider when purchasing a dress watch

COLOUR POP

Easily Rolex’s most versatile design, the introduction of the 41mm version of the Oyster Perpetual addresses a market gap with a fresh take on a venerable range

We Look At The Foundation Of Certain Designs And Their Modern Day Reinterpretations

We look at the foundation of certain designs and their modern-day reinterpretations

What To Look Out For When Getting Dual Time Complication

The relevance of the dual-time complication should not be affected by present-day circumstances as it is still a compelling complication to own. We highlight what to look out for when getting one

We Wrote 2019 GPHG-Winning Stefan Kudoke And He Took Time Off From Making Watches To Reply

We wrote 2019 GPHG-winning Stefan Kudoke and he took time off from making watches to reply

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303r-001 Sounds As Good As It Looks

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R-001 sounds as good as it looks

Dive Watch, The Most Famous Look For A Wristwatch

The dive watch might be the most famous look for a wristwatch. We examine the popularity of this very specific and constraining aesthetic

Anthony De Haas Explains The 2020 Novelties

A. Lange & Sohne Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas regales us with his usual wit as he explains the 2020 novelties

Chanel J12 - Gem Of A Timepiece

Chanel watchmaking presents the clearest representation of its values in the J12 X-Ray – literally. This gem of a timepiece also gives us the chance to wax lyrical about the J12 overall

The Hermes Arceau Lift Tourbillon Minute Repeater Tells An Intriguing Tale

The Hermes Arceau Lift tourbillon minute repeater tells an intriguing tale

New Standards

The entire Rolex Submariner range gets an update, in an unexpected development

Ceramic And Bronze Watches

WOW Singapore and Thailand editors discuss their views and tastes in ceramic and bronze watches

Heavy Metal

To conclude our foray into the world of bracelets, here are eight of the most popular types, with a special note for one grand new entry

On The Pace

Chronographs are complex, but buying one should not be. We break down the essentials one should consider before pulling the trigger

Crystal Art

WOW visits Cristalleries de Saint-Louis where the millefiori dials are produced for Hermès

Double Time

The new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone sneaks into the issue after a delayed debut for 2020

Gold Experience

Panerai takes a stroll down the precious metal lane with its rendition of the Luminor Marina in gold

Compositional Glory

There are a few relatively recent standout watches in ceramic that deserve their own space, which is what they get here. Besides that, we also look at a few high-tech materials and processes that are definitely not ceramic, but are new for 2020

Military Precision

Walter von Kanel has retired as CEO of Longines, after more than 50 years at the firm. We pay tribute to this legendary merchant of time

Countdown Conversation

Two WOW editors sit down (virtually) to talk about their respective relationships with chronographs