XXIV Twenty-Four 2013

XXIV magazine brings together 24 of the region's most celebrated and influential names to discuss their concept of time.

Watchmakers shrink movements in the race for the most streamlined model

PUBLISHED : Tuesday, 12 November, 2013, 8:48pm

UPDATED : Tuesday, 12 November, 2013, 9:33pm

Tama Lung

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This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as Slim and sexy