DBS Bank senior economist Chris Leung's philosophy of not following the norm and never judging a book by its cover is reflected in how he chooses his watches.
'I don't pick watches just for how they look, but for their internal mechanisms and uniqueness where I can see a lot of research and development has been invested.'
Although he is in an industry where time is precious, Leung doesn't like to follow the crowd and forces himself to adhere to a strict daily regimen to do certain tasks at specific times.
'Time should be in your hands and not the other way around where time dictates what you do.
'There are mandatory things I have to do every day but I prioritise my time well and allow myself to be flexible. In this way, I work more effectively.'
His attitude and drive to think outside the box has led to his success in finance.
Leung was the mastermind behind a successful investment project on the mainland's high-speed railway project when many didn't recognise its potential early on.
