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Hong Kong actress Anita Yuen loves Hermès, and watches from Rolex and Patek Philippe – how ...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:37:13 GMT

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…

STYLE Edit: Introducing Richard Mille’s superfast new RM65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:10:07 GMT

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,…

Covid-19 has given Hong Kong interior designer Candice Chan perspective – how her Cartier ...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 02:00:14 GMT

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…

Prince Harry’s military Rolex, Sylvester Stallone’s Richard Mille from The Expendables 3 ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:18 GMT

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’…

Tudor’s history of diver’s watches with Submariner, Pelagos and Black Bay ranges ...

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:08 GMT

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…

STYLE Edit: K11 Musea lights up a new artisanal festive pop-up beside Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:00:27 GMT

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…

Covid-19 forced British jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas to furlough staff and focus on ...

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 07:00:05 GMT

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…

How Horoloupe’s Austen Chu went from Instagram influencer to launching retail platform ...

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 04:00:20 GMT

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…

STYLE Edit: How Swiss luxury brand Breitling has shaped the history of watches – from outer ...

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:00:18 GMT

The modern chronograph as we know it today owes its evolution to a handful of players in the luxury watch industry. While the earliest models, mostly found in pocket watches, can be traced back to the late 19th century, it was only in the 1930s that the stopwatch feature got a real push in terms of design and functionality.One of the first brands to introduce wrist chronographs with a separate push piece, Breitling kicked off the age of modern chronographs in 1934 with a wristwatch featuring…

Bringing Botticelli from Florence to Hong Kong – how the world’s largest Uffizi exhibition ...

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:17:42 GMT

With the world brought to a grinding halt this year, it has been difficult to plan and think ahead. It was especially a challenge for Hong Kong’s Amanda Cheung, whose work centres on reaching out to the community and bringing people together. As managing director of the First Initiative Foundation (FIF), Cheung had plenty of hurdles to overcome, including working on a special collaboration with Italy, a country hit hard by Covid-19.STYLE Edit: 9-metre Van Gogh’s Ear sculpture harbourfront at…

Bentley’s Adrian Hallmark loves car-inspired watches by Rolex and Breitling – how the ...

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:20 GMT

For Adrian Hallmark, CEO of Bentley Motors, the synergy between cars and watches is strong and proven because people who admire precision, authenticity, technology and excellence in detail are passionate about both.How motorsports and luxury watches race in the same laneHallmark has been in the car industry for 30 years, working with leading marques including Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley. An industry veteran with a background in marketing, he understands the importance of timing. He…

Donald Trump loves Rolex while Joe Biden favours an Apple Watch – why their taste in ...

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:22 GMT

President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump’s politics could not be more different and, as we’re about to discover, they have disparate taste in watches, too. From Trump’s classic gold Vacheron Constantin to Biden’s Omega timepiece, here’s a look at which brands get their vote.Where do Donald, Melania and Barron Trump eat when they’re not at home?In tune with his cool grandpa persona, Biden’s collection of timepieces is more contemporary than classic in terms of design. A fan of Omega,…

Why Patek Philippe watches matter to Hong Kong’s Aaron Lee, CEO of Dash Living, which runs ...

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:20 GMT

Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly less concerned about what was once considered conventional luxury. They understand that time is our greatest asset and it shouldn’t be wasted on pursuing material goals. Instead, they prefer to spend their money on experiences, adventures and travel.Why owning luxury goods can change the way people see youThey are also less afraid than previous generations when it comes to owning up to their preferences. The desire to be selective about how they want to…

Covid-19 trapped Sherlock and Marvel’s Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch on a tiny New ...

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 00:00:19 GMT

As the world was on the verge of coming to a complete standstill, Benedict Cumberbatch found himself safely tucked away in one of its most secluded corners. Earlier this year, a short film project took the actor to New Zealand’s Rakino Island – permanent population, 21 – which remains largely untouched by the modern world.At US$100k, is this the ultimate Covid-era tiny home on wheels?“There are no shops or any kind of logistical support, so it’s a pretty rare breed of person that lives there…

I Am Greta: Talking to Barack Obama and the Pope may come naturally to Greta Thunberg – but ...

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:00:14 GMT

Greta Thunberg, one of the world's most prominent climate activists, has spoken at United Nations summits and addressed parliaments in the UK and France. She's even discussed the issue with Barack Obama and the Pope. But a new documentary called I Am Greta reveals that Thunberg didn't speak to anyone outside her family for three years.5 (not so) strange things Millie Bobby Brown splurges on“They call it selective mutism,” Thunberg's father, Svalte, says in the film, which came out on Hulu on…

Watches and Wonders 2021 in-person salon may be no more due to Covid-19, but organisers say the ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:00:15 GMT

The organiser of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2021 has announced it will take the event 100 per cent digital next year in light of the unpredictable situation surrounding Covid-19. The online event will take place during the same period the physical show was scheduled, from April 7 to 13.How Swiss watchmakers are switching up for China’s luxury collectorsNext year’s event will mark the second run of the revamped salon, formerly hosted under the name Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie…

Swiss watchmakers like Cartier and Patek Philippe are eager to please China’s luxury watch ...

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:00:10 GMT

China has become one of the biggest markets for luxury watches in recent years, and the pandemic has only intensified the effect this is having on the industry, ranging from the ways watch brands market themselves in the country, to the new products being developed.The value of Swiss watch exports to China increased by 44.9 per cent year on year to August, reaching 211.6 million Swiss francs (more than US$232 million), according to the latest data available from the Federation of the Swiss…

Snoopy’s unlikely role in Nasa’s 1969 moon landing celebrated in 50th anniversary Omega ...

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 02:00:31 GMT

Before man walked his first steps on the moon in 1969, Snoopy had already been there. This is according to Nasa’s archives, which detail the half-century-long relationship between the space program and the beloved comic book charter's creator Charles M. Schulz.STYLE Edit: Hermès’ new watches – with moon rock, or Martian meteorite?Schulz had always dreamt of putting Snoopy on the moon, and he brought his vision closer to life with numerous comic strips depicting the cartoon canine on missions…

Rolex vs Patek Philippe: from the Day-Date and Submariner to the Nautilus and Calatrava ...

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 06:32:44 GMT

Patek Philippe and Rolex are usually the first two names that come up when discussing luxury watches. Both brands have proven track records in prestige, heritage, iconic references, and auctions results.But that’s where the similarities end. Despite being so often compared, the two brands simply do not compete on the same playing field. Don’t believe us? Here are six examples of how Patek Philippe and Rolex are completely different.Visibility of the movement The movement of a Rolex watch isn’t…

UFC star Conor McGregor’s fiancée Dee Devlin loves expensive luxury jewellery – here are 4 ...

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:00:17 GMT

Conor McGregor finally sealed the deal with long-time girlfriend Dee Devlin in August with a proposal and an impressive engagement ring. But let’s be honest, between private jet travel and his fleet of luxury cars, McGregor is no stranger to extravagance, and the same goes for his fiancée. Here, we take a closer look at her engagement ring and three other times she made style statements with her jewellery.Who UFC’s Conor McGregor likes to splash his cash onHer engagement ringView this post on…