Follow South China Morning Post - Watches, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/scmp48 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:53:50 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomPxa25qe4Wx5VjH6qdYdAk The ever-changing universe of timepieces has recently embraced an emerging trend of monochromatic, densely textured dial designs with minimalistic or architectural patterns, delivered with the help of artists and architects alike.The most eye-catching is an in-house creation of Ulysse Nardin. Aptly named Freak X Razzle Dazzle, its geometrical pattern is inspired by wildlife camouflage and the patterns used to confuse observers trying to track the movements of warships during WWI. The vibrant…]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomPxa25qe4Wx5VjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokR4tj8AMDU9Xn9ye8UNv30 For many watch collectors, what’s often inside matter the most. This year especially, luxury watch brands have put forward some awe-inducing timepieces, shining light onto what’s often hidden behind the scene. Moreover, skilled watchmakers show their true confidence by embracing skeleton designs that put complications on full display. From Hermès’ playful way of showing the artistic complication through its horse-motif cut-out, and Piaget’s gleaming diamond settings inside and out to the…]]> Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:00:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokR4tj8AMDU9Xn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonAOJUejp9C4eT5HJgy6HUf Curated by our award-winning team of journalists, this must-read newsletter explores the impact of emerging topics originating from China, and their significance around the globe.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:41:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonAOJUejp9C4eT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolsC704WOmAOJs0ohxaO6Yr In the pantheon of watches, there are few that have attained the legendary status of Omega’s Speedmaster Moonwatch. Although the Speedmaster was initially introduced in 1957, it truly rocketed to fame in 1969, when it made a trip to the moon on the wrists of astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong on board Apollo 11. It was then that it became the Moonwatch, and it has remained in the league of horological legends ever since. Which first lady boasted the most killer watch collection?Omega has…]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolsC704WOmAOJs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokBRwyDZZK-KSejEQ2Mq9rY Luxury watches are crafted with precision, for excellence and endurance, and backed by many years of tradition. These are some of the reasons timepieces have remained so cherished over the years, so collectable across generations, immune to fickle passing trends. In Hollywood, one such avid watch collector is Brad Pitt, part of Breitling’s “squad” of celebrity ambassadors and occasionally seen wearing Breitling’s Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition, a collaboration with the British…]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:19:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokBRwyDZZK-KSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokBX6pQD5x2FXn9ye8UNv30 Patek Philippe released four Nautilus references at the digital Watches & Wonders show this year, along with five other references. The novelties include a new rendition of the highly sought-after stainless steel 5711/1A, along with an in-line perpetual calendar, a first for the watchmaker. 5 surprising purchases Kim Kardashian made, including Jackie O’s watchPatek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern said that the hype surrounding 5711 had risen to “dangerous” levels, with prices skyrocketing in the…]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:29:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokBX6pQD5x2FXn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokaELVk7Gi7-l1cWWor9YPv It was a bittersweet moment: the recent launch of an olive green version of Patek Philippe’s stainless steel Nautilus watch simultaneously marked the discontinuation of the legendary timepiece, which boasts one of the most intriguing success stories in the world of luxury watches.While the iconic Ref 5711-1A-010 with its graded blue dial has been discontinued, its successor, the 5711/1A-014, still has the characteristic rounded octagonal bezel, reminiscent of a ship’s porthole, and the same…]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:05:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokaELVk7Gi7-l1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFoliQ3EShAs7vl1cWWor9YPv This article is part of Style’s Luxury Column.If one thing is for certain, it is that things change all the time. In nature, when ecosystems change permanently, species that adapt best not only survive, but actually thrive. Those who try to resist the change disappear, especially when the change is significant and abrupt.I stayed in 50 hotels in 2019 and don’t remember any of themNature is brutal in its survival of the fittest and so are markets. When consumers don’t find what they are looking…]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:02:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFoliQ3EShAs7vl1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFol8J5DDjh-5nnn9ye8UNv30 While we can definitely argue about which biryani is the best, it’s clear that the dish is one of South Asia’s finest culinary inventions. Biryani rose from humble origins to becoming a staple at all kinds of restaurants today, from roadside dives to luxury fine dines. 5 things to know about India’s ‘Queen of Television’ Ekta KapoorA video of Bollywood’s Shah Rukh Khan making biryani during lockdown last year went viral; and he swears by fellow actor Salman Khan’s recipe. Shah Rukh’s wife,…]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:00:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFol8J5DDjh-5nnn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonuQzfsGAdkC5VjH6qdYdAk For months we’ve been waiting for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to spill the beans on their controversial split from the royal family – and now the time is finally here.Unsurprisingly, Prince Harry, 36, has said that the process of separating from royal life has been very difficult for him and his wife, 39.In a hotly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry invoked the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, who had to find her way alone after she and Prince Charles divorced.“I’m…]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:05:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonuQzfsGAdkC5VjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonI9Z2VwvEXdMb1naedg1wr With the presidency behind him, Donald Trump can focus again on his considerable business interests at home and abroad. One project that is likely to be on the agenda is that with tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo, the Indonesian billionaire behind a new movie studio currently in development, which will form part of a larger tourism complex on the island of Java.5 of Melania Trump’s biggest fashion fails as first ladyLido City is the umbrella project located around 60km (37 miles) south of the capital…]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:00:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonI9Z2VwvEXdMb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokowazPq0idMyejEQ2Mq9rY Donald Trump recently quit the Screen Actors Guild after the union expressed its opposition to his behaviour around the January riots at the US Capitol.The former US President’s actions have even prompted some film fans to say he should be digitally removed from his biggest cameo to date, which begs the question: what about the other films he popped up in? Here are the surprisingly numerous film credits the former US President still has to his name …Melania Trump’s biggest fashion failsHome…]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:00:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokowazPq0idMyejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomJjDRtH3shdyejEQ2Mq9rY Many would say Anita Yuen Wing-yi is living a charmed life. After winning Miss Hong Kong, she has had an award-winning career as an actress and is now married to the popular icon Chilam Cheung, with whom she shares an adorable son. The celebrity couple have worked hard and must have invested wisely, as the two have been seen buying luxury property and Yuen has been spotted with accessories from Hermès, Patek Philippe and Rolex that many of us can only dream of.Rolex vs Patek Philippe: 6…]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:37:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomJjDRtH3shdyejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomvoTSRTFjh2Zs0ohxaO6Yr Technical complexity and unerring precision has always been right at the heart of Richard Mille’s watchmaking, and its latest RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph is certainly no exception to that. Rather, the watch is a prime example of the brand’s watchmaking prowess, and it might just be Richard Mille’s most complex timepiece ever.Curations: Why the slim RM 033 and RM 67-01 stand out As the name suggests, the RM 65-01 houses a highly precise split-seconds chronograph complication,…]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:10:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomvoTSRTFjh2Zs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomSvioSsgiufylmFkX7M1Jw Design is very much an art form, but balancing creativity, deadline constraints and client expectations can be hard to master.Besides juggling all the elements of her interior design work, Candice Chan, founder of J Candice Interior Architects, is also a mother of three. Her balancing act is worthy of a spotlight on the Cirque du Soleil stage, and there aren’t many moments in the day she can truly call her own.New luxury pieces by Cartier and VCA, just in time for Christmas“To be honest, being…]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomSvioSsgiufylmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonFLKwcIa-g6ClmFkX7M1Jw Celebrity-owned timepieces or watches with unique provenance – such as Paul Newman’s record-breaking Rolex – have been known to hit astronomical prices at auction. For example, a Rolex with a special connection to Britain’s Prince Harry recently sold for just under HK$300,000 (US$39,000).Here’s a look at some timepieces with unique stories that recently made their way onto the market. Hong Kong exhibition showcases 60 years of Tudor dive watchesFor some perspective, at the recent Phillips’…]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonFLKwcIa-g6ClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFoki1aHfDtjgmF1cWWor9YPv Tudor’s legacy of divers’ watches dates back to 1954 when the brand introduced the reference 7922 Oyster Prince Submariner, one of the most iconic 20th century timepieces. From then on, and from time-only versions to high performance tool watches, Tudor has been offering a range of divers’ watches to suit different needs.No time to dive? Daniel Craig’s favourite waterproof, spy-proof watchesTo mark its six decades-long history as a dive watch specialist, the brand recently hosted “Dare to Dive…]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:00:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFoki1aHfDtjgmF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomRzMh-zFAOUSlmFkX7M1Jw Since its grand opening in 2019, K11 Musea at Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside has been known for its contemporary art exhibits, as well as the numerous flagship stores and award-winning restaurants housed at its harbourfront location.Christmas sees every bricks-and-mortar in town bust out the tinsel and trinkets like there’s no tomorrow and K11 is no exception. But for a place that treated us to a giant pool shaped like Van Gogh’s ear for its first-year anniversary, expect the cultural-retail…]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:00:27 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomRzMh-zFAOUSlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomO_IzbAHzP45VjH6qdYdAk Annoushka Ducas founded her first successful business, Links of London, in 1990 with her husband John Ayton. It specialised in cufflinks, and for a while she was also designing simple, oversized quartz timepieces to sell alongside the cufflinks and jewellery.How much did Melania make from her jewellery and cosmetic businesses?The couple sold the business in 2006, and in 2009 Ducas went on to establish Annoushka, a label for beautifully designed jewellery with a poignant narrative. A decade…]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 09:00:05 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomO_IzbAHzP45VjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom3dGzqjT2Jm-T5HJgy6HUf Watch influencer Austen Chu, founder of Instagram account Horoloupe, has quickly risen to become an important voice in the world of watch collecting. The 24-year-old boasts 119,000 followers, and a quick scroll through his Insta page makes you feel like a child in a sweet shop: you are met with image after image of wrist shots showing limited editions and hard-to-find timepieces.But not many know that Chu launched Horoloupe when he was 17 –“out of desperation and loneliness”, in his own words…]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2020 06:00:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom3dGzqjT2Jm-T5HJgy6HUf