The Chessboard unique piece, with a black obsidian chessboard, black and white ceramic, white gold, diamonds, and black lacquer; a high-precision quartz movement is located at the base of each Queen, represented by the figure of Mademoiselle. Inside the pristine and deceptively monochrome Wonders Geneva 2026, a distinct line was drawn. To one side stood…
The Lagoon Eighty 2 succeeds the iconic Seventy 7 Bigger is often the easiest headline in yacht building. For Lagoon, however, the release of its Eighty 2 – which has an overall length of 24.97m (81ft 11in) – is about far more than adding length to an already successful platform. As the French builder’s biggest…
WOW Singapore follows up on its annual special Vision issue in June with its first regular release of the year, the Summer 2026 issue. Anchored by an ambitious year-long inquiry into the true meaning of value in horology, the latest issue explores how innovation, craft, and shifting market dynamics are defining the future of wristwear….
Weaving craftsmanship, travel and writing into a refined idea of a traveller, Montblanc’s Fall Winter 2026 Leather Collection pursues a new kind of movement for the everyday writer. Whether you are travelling abroad or working from a cafe, the maison’s latest creations have established the idea that today’s luxury companion should move as effortlessly as its owner. That idea…
Patek Philippe Ref. 5738/50G One often thinks it a pity that watches are so small. It is so much easier to understand the compelling power of metiers d’art with just a bit of scale – you do not need Big Ben here, just something poster-size will do. Even pocket watches provide the requisite real estate,…
CEO Marc A. Hayek Blancpain photographed in Paudex, Switzerland In a world of assembly lines and financial investments, Blancpain anchors itself in the realm of passion. In the high-walled sanctuaries of Swiss watchmaking, there is a recurring temptation to turn horology into a game of statistics – a race to see who can cram the…
Once considered an indulgence, wellness has become one of luxury’s defining priorities. For today’s affluent consumer, true luxury extends beyond exceptional craftsmanship and personalised service to encompass better health, longevity and overall quality of life. The shift is backed by significant growth. According to the Global Wellness Institute’s 2025 Global Wellness Economy Monitor, the global…
Long celebrated as the “City in Nature”, Singapore’s wellness and self-care industry is evolving beyond traditional spa rituals into immersive experiences designed for the mind, body and lifestyle of the urban Singaporean. While many have traditionally travelled to regional wellness destinations in Bangkok, Bali and Malaysia for restorative retreats and holistic treatments, Singapore is now…
The Absolute 70 Fly was a world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival So impatient were two clients in the south of France for the Absolute 70 Fly that before a single image had been released, and nearly a year ahead of its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2025, they had each placed…
Calling a solar-powered quartz watch innovative seems a bit of a stretch but when 10 minutes of sunning gets you 40 hours of operational power, we say fair enough. It was TAG Heuer movements director Carole Forestier who reminded us that the brand’s solargraph goes a full 10 months from a full charge of just…