https://www.scmp.com/rss/323625/feed The latest insight on the ultra luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, responsible for some of the most complicated movements in the watchmaking world en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre While it’s too soon to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on luxury watch sales, the Iran war has already wreaked havoc on the logistics of an industry that heavily relies on the free flow of goods and people. One of the hottest topics at Watches and Wonders – the annual fair currently under way in Geneva – has been the disruptions that international editors and retailers heading to the event have experienced due to the crisis. After the US attacked Iran in late February, causing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:25:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter To mark the next chapter following its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has unveiled an expansive line-up of 2026 novelties that underline the maison’s dual focus: technical innovation and refined aesthetics. Spanning the brand’s core families – Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – the releases combine fresh materials, new calibres and a focus on complications designed for everyday wear. One of the technical highlights is the brand’s new generation of openworked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348121/style-edit-audemars-piguets-new-royal-oak-and-code-1159-watches-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348121/style-edit-audemars-piguets-new-royal-oak-and-code-1159-watches-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Football, along with other sports, has long been part of Richard Mille’s world, but with the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, the relationship shifts from association to interpretation – translating the structure and rhythm of a match into a highly engineered mechanical form. Previous models, including those linked to manager and former player Roberto Mancini, introduced the idea of tracking match time on the wrist. Here, that concept is taken further, following the full arc of a game – from the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348005/style-edit-richard-milles-limited-edition-rm-41-01-tourbillon-soccer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348005/style-edit-richard-milles-limited-edition-rm-41-01-tourbillon-soccer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea as part of a revamp to boost the shopping centre’s offerings, but an analyst has warned of a complicated external environment weighing on the retail sector’s prospects. These brands are set to join the Tsim Sha Tsui mall in a tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space, with operators expecting rents for the revamped stores to rise by double digits. New or expanded flagship stores include Audemars Piguet,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:30:13 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The shortest month of the year was certainly not short on highlights for high horology. Dua Lipa and Jungkook were announced as Bulgari and Hublot’s respective new ambassadors, and stars showed up for the NBA All-Star Weekend and the Baftas. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, a jump-hour-focused brand that used to make movements for Patek Philippe has been revived, COSC is expected to launch a new certification, and there’s been a flurry of brand releases in the form of collaborations, cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345103/5-watch-moments-february-2026-bafta-wrist-candy-dua-lipa-and-jungkooks-new-roles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345103/5-watch-moments-february-2026-bafta-wrist-candy-dua-lipa-and-jungkooks-new-roles?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:47:03 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Audemars Piguet has kicked off 2026 by looking both forward and back – revisiting a design language born in the interwar years while refining the proportions of its most recognisable icon. The result is a study in contrast: the architectural Neo Frame Jumping Hour and two jewel-like additions to the Royal Oak Mini collection. The Neo Frame Jumping Hour is, at first glance, a departure. Rectangular, compact and resolutely graphic, it draws on a 1929 reference created at the height of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343453/style-edit-audemars-piguet-reveals-new-royal-oak-minis-and-neo-frame-jumping-hour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343453/style-edit-audemars-piguet-reveals-new-royal-oak-minis-and-neo-frame-jumping-hour?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren In luxury watchmaking, the experience surrounding a purchase is now as carefully constructed as the watches themselves, prompting a wave of new spaces designed for hosting clients. Alongside their boutiques, a handful of watchmakers have opened environments that feel more like private homes, where collectors can spend time with the brand in a way that standard retail settings don’t allow. The shift reflects a broader push to build deeper relationships with clients through new hospitality... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party on Sunday, delivering his hits on one of the world’s biggest stages – and becoming the first-ever halftime show headliner to sing only in Spanish. Anticipation was high for the 31-year-old’s set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would use his platform to renew his criticism of President Donald Trump’s administration in front of tens of millions of viewers. Just a week ago at the Grammys, where he won the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3342878/how-bad-bunny-rocked-super-bowl-halftime-show-zara-audemars-piguet-and-adidas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3342878/how-bad-bunny-rocked-super-bowl-halftime-show-zara-audemars-piguet-and-adidas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:46:43 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Gold has always been a symbol of prestige in watchmaking, but over the past century it has shared the spotlight with other materials. In the mid-20th century, the rise of steel sports watches from brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe reshaped ideas of what luxury could look like. During that shift, decorative goldsmithing techniques such as engraving, chiselling and hand-texturing became less visible. Now, as collectors search for pieces that celebrate artistry as much as... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3340426/gucci-and-patek-philippe-are-reviving-intricate-goldsmithing-techniques-their-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3340426/gucci-and-patek-philippe-are-reviving-intricate-goldsmithing-techniques-their-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:09 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal The newest landmark office tower in Hong Kong’s main business zone is nearing full occupancy a year and a half after it welcomed its first tenants, suggesting improving fortunes in the city’s office property segment. The Henderson – the prime commercial development and namesake tower for one of Hong Kong’s largest developers – reached 90 per cent occupancy recently, Henderson Land said on Friday. The 36-storey building in Central counts among its tenants auction house Christie’s, alternative... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340209/hong-kongs-latest-office-landmark-nearly-full-segment-upturn-simmers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340209/hong-kongs-latest-office-landmark-nearly-full-segment-upturn-simmers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:30:15 +0000 Anders Modig Davin Anders Modig Davin At LVMH Watch Week in January 2025, Bulgari unveiled the BVS100 Lady Solotempo movement – the result of three years of research. The automatic movement’s oscillating mass is decorated with the Bulgari logo and snake scale patterns, which makes sense for the collection it was released for: the Serpenti, with slithering snake designs enhanced by sparkling diamonds. What is most notable are its dimensions – a 19mm diameter and 3.9mm height – making it a viable option for other creations that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340006/smaller-watches-are-making-it-big-bulgari-omega-and-others-follow-queen-elizabeths-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340006/smaller-watches-are-making-it-big-bulgari-omega-and-others-follow-queen-elizabeths-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:13 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Nadine Ghosn has made quite the impression among celebrities and fashion insiders since launching her eponymous fine jewellery label almost a decade ago. The Lebanese-Brazilian designer’s whimsical designs include the recently released Toothbrush Bracelet (retailing at US$41,300) as well as a US$180 limited edition heart bracelet that famously sold out in two minutes. Today, she is getting as much attention for her personal wrist candy – statement timepieces, often worn with vibrant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338003/nadine-ghosn-her-us41k-toothbrush-bracelet-and-her-love-watches-starting-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338003/nadine-ghosn-her-us41k-toothbrush-bracelet-and-her-love-watches-starting-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s been another year of twists and turns, highs and lows for the world of horology. LVMH Watch Week and Watches and Wonders kicked off the horological year in style as usual, but fairs like Geneva Watch Days and Dubai Watch Week in the latter half of the year grew significantly larger as well. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated headlines for the global watch industry this year, generally affecting operations and price adjustments as tariffs were paused, resumed, increased and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3337330/2025-timepieces-9-top-moments-watches-year-donald-trumps-tariffs-return-urban-jurgensen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3337330/2025-timepieces-9-top-moments-watches-year-donald-trumps-tariffs-return-urban-jurgensen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter If you’re a fan of complicated mechanical watches, chances are you worship at the altar of the perpetual calendar. This is one of the most rarefied and technically challenging of horological complications – one that automatically adjusts the day, date and month for decades into the future through complex watchmaking magic. The storied house of Audemars Piguet has long been responsible for making some of the most coveted perpetual calendars available, starting with 1948’s legendary reference... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3336460/style-edit-audemars-piguet-debuts-royal-oak-perpetual-calendar-innovation-dubai-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3336460/style-edit-audemars-piguet-debuts-royal-oak-perpetual-calendar-innovation-dubai-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Nurturing and showcasing Asian talent, shaping fashion’s future, and cross-sector collaboration: these were the themes of the recently concluded Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2025. Held under the umbrella of Hong Kong Fashion Fest – a series of events to reinforce Hong Kong as a nexus for the Asian and Western fashion worlds – Fashion Asia was organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency. Its aim was to position the city as a development... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3336037/style-edit-fashion-asia-2025-underscores-hong-kongs-role-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3336037/style-edit-fashion-asia-2025-underscores-hong-kongs-role-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Build the perfect library for watch aficionados with these lavishly illustrated books – from homages to Rolex and Richard Mille, to a celebration of diamond-studded timepieces beloved by the hip hop set. Richard Mille: The Impossible Collection Only founded in 1999, Richard Mille has quickly become one of the most respected and prized names in high watchmaking. By combining unparalleled technology with striking design, and partnering with top athletes such as Rafael Nadal and carmakers like... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3335205/6-lush-coffee-table-books-gift-watch-lover-your-life-spanning-rolex-richard-mille-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3335205/6-lush-coffee-table-books-gift-watch-lover-your-life-spanning-rolex-richard-mille-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The visual language of watchmaking has long been dominated by symmetry. Circular, square and rectangular cases have defined the landscape for centuries. Yet just as you wouldn’t let style rules dictate your entire wardrobe, there’s no reason to let them dictate the shape of every single watch. When most designs follow the same template, breaking away from it becomes all the more striking. An increasing number of brands are doing just that by moving away from obvious symmetries to experiment with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3334725/irregular-watch-designs-beyond-cartier-crash-brands-audemars-piguet-independent-names-all-have-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3334725/irregular-watch-designs-beyond-cartier-crash-brands-audemars-piguet-independent-names-all-have-their?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Based in London and originally from Australia, Tamara Ralph has become a go-to designer for powerful and glamorous women such as Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Amal Clooney and Gemma Chan. Her intricate statement gowns never lack the wow factor and always steal the show at haute couture week in Paris. Here, she shares her favourite finds from Sydney and around the world. What I’m watching and listening to I am an avid watcher of spy films – like James Bond. I love action sports as well, so I suppose... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3331861/style-according-tamara-ralph-designer-loved-beyonce-and-angelina-jolie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3331861/style-according-tamara-ralph-designer-loved-beyonce-and-angelina-jolie?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As autumn kicks into high gear, so have watch brands, with launches, happenings and releases continuing to ramp up in the world of high horology. Timothée Chalamet took to promoting his new film sporting a revived brand, while John Mayer launched a compelling new chronograph with Audemars Piguet. Celebrating a decade are Windup Watch Fair, toasting independent watchmaking the world over, and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo as they host a massive auction of select vintage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3331277/octobers-biggest-watch-moments-fronted-timothee-chalamet-john-mayer-and-v-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3331277/octobers-biggest-watch-moments-fronted-timothee-chalamet-john-mayer-and-v-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:22 +0000 Cat Nelson,Sumnima Kandangwa Cat Nelson,Sumnima Kandangwa Three vintage watch collectors share the origins of their passion and offer advice for those toying with starting their own timepiece trove. Mervin Ling There is something very meditative about winding a watch for me. To those unfamiliar with the world of horology, it may seem as if collectors wear their timepieces purely as a status symbol or display of wealth, but that’s often not the case. At least not for me. My fascination with watches began in childhood. My dad, who rarely wore... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330191/patek-philippe-cartier-fp-journe-why-these-collectors-cant-stop-buying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330191/patek-philippe-cartier-fp-journe-why-these-collectors-cant-stop-buying?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:09 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Georgina Rodríguez, long-time partner to Cristiano Ronaldo, is living the kind of life that half the world’s population would probably trade places for in a heartbeat. Newly engaged to one of football’s biggest stars, the 31-year-old social media star moves seamlessly between front-row seats at fashion week, superyacht getaways and private jet hops, all while curating a wardrobe stacked with designer labels, luxury bags and shoes. And then there are the watches: a diamond-studded collection... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3330072/13-watches-georgina-rodriguezs-ultra-luxury-collection-rolex-cartier-and-chopard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3330072/13-watches-georgina-rodriguezs-ultra-luxury-collection-rolex-cartier-and-chopard?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:00:17 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As Hong Kong gets ready to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, we look back at a September rife with horological activity. Geneva Watch Days kicked off the month as brands released killer timepiece after killer timepiece. Rihanna and Mark Zuckerberg celebrated a new baby and new AI glasses, respectively, while sporting gorgeous watches, while IWC Schaffhausen preserved heritage by launching “IWC. Curated.” We also look ahead to Watches and Wonders 2026 as brands like Audemars Piguet, Credor and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3327652/septembers-biggest-timepiece-moments-geneva-watch-days-rihannas-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3327652/septembers-biggest-timepiece-moments-geneva-watch-days-rihannas-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:16 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas The world knows Lionel Messi for his goals, his mind-boggling skills, his mile-long list of honours and achievements, and his staggering wealth – he’s pulling in US$20 million a year playing for Inter Miami, according to The Guardian. He once earned up to US$165 million during his Barcelona days, and he is edging ever closer to billionaire status with a net worth of around US$850 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. But off the pitch – no doubt aided by all those millions in his accounts – the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3322209/lionel-messis-luxury-watch-collection-2025-rolex-and-patek-philippe-tudor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3322209/lionel-messis-luxury-watch-collection-2025-rolex-and-patek-philippe-tudor?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas When it comes to Rihanna’s luxury watch collection, every single piece just work, work, work, work, works. The Barbados-born singer-turned-business mogul has spent nearly two decades building an empire and a career in entertainment, and with a net worth of US$1.7 billion, she’s earned every bit of her style icon status. Never one to shy away from a statement piece, Rihanna has long embraced the world of luxury timepieces, making curated picks, forging relationships with top watchmakers, and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3320663/8-timepieces-rihannas-luxury-watch-collection-cartier-rolex-jacob-co-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3320663/8-timepieces-rihannas-luxury-watch-collection-cartier-rolex-jacob-co-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Cherry Liu,Hyewon Lee Cherry Liu,Hyewon Lee Summer is in full swing and social media is overflowing with stunning, sun-drenched snapshots of celebrities in their best holiday ‘fits – from elegant yacht ensembles and effortless resort looks to – of course – lots of breezy beachwear with swimsuits front and centre. Whether cruising in the Bahamas or soaking up the sun on a southern French beach, the stars are serving up major fashion inspiration. Here is a round-up of the best summer holiday outfits. Kylie Jenner in Isabel Marant During... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3320276/summers-best-dressed-celebrities-sabrina-carpenter-dua-lipa-and-kylie-jenner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3320276/summers-best-dressed-celebrities-sabrina-carpenter-dua-lipa-and-kylie-jenner?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Few athletes in the world right now are enjoying a hotter streak than Mohamed “Mo” Salah. The Liverpool FC star played a huge role in his club’s recent Premier League triumph, playing some of the finest football of his career over the season. He’s widely considered one of the team’s most valuable players, and as a result, has become a top target for cash-injected clubs worldwide. Case in point: earlier this year, he turned down the equivalent of a small nation’s GDP – a jaw-dropping £500... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313373/inside-liverpool-star-mo-salahs-impressive-luxury-watch-collection-recent-richard-mille-rm17-02-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313373/inside-liverpool-star-mo-salahs-impressive-luxury-watch-collection-recent-richard-mille-rm17-02-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:00:08 +0000 Anders Modig Davin Anders Modig Davin Scratch resistant, heat-resistant, non-corrosive – what’s not to love about ceramics? Used by humankind for some 25,000 years – and by the watch industry since the 1970s – the material is now becoming a ubiquitous material for high horology, appearing on timepieces in a wide variety of textures, colours and finishes. Audemars Piguet and Chanel are among the brands releasing new-school ceramic pieces. An example from the latter is the J12 Bleu collection of nine watches in a deep blue, nearly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3312295/how-modern-ceramic-techniques-are-revolutionising-high-horology-watches-and-wonders-2025-showcased?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3312295/how-modern-ceramic-techniques-are-revolutionising-high-horology-watches-and-wonders-2025-showcased?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 20:00:14 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying As an avid collector of modern and contemporary art, Hong Kong fintech millionaire Kenneth’s latest splurge is a whimsical luxury watch with a HK$2 million (US$242,000) price tag. The limited edition timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet features Companion, the toy character with a skull, crossbones and gloves by American Brian Donnelly, better known as Kaws. The artist and designer first turned his Companion character into toys in 1999, selling out immediately. It is now one of the most... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3312185/whos-got-next-labubu-hong-kong-creators-eye-slice-goods-economy-pie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3312185/whos-got-next-labubu-hong-kong-creators-eye-slice-goods-economy-pie?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 00:30:24 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng “I have no pressure,” says Jean-Claude Biver, “except the pressure of time [and] the need to be successful. That’s already a lot of pressure, but it’s a positive pressure.” It is hard to imagine that many pressures – including the pressure to succeed – remain for someone like Biver, who almost requires no introduction. In a career spanning half a century, Biver is known for deftly resuscitating several brands you may have heard of. In the wake of the quartz crisis, he bought and revitalised... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3311945/former-tag-heuer-ceo-jean-claude-biver-starting-his-eponymous-luxury-watch-brand-jc-biver-taking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3311945/former-tag-heuer-ceo-jean-claude-biver-starting-his-eponymous-luxury-watch-brand-jc-biver-taking?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 May 2025 06:33:31 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This March and April, the world once again descended on Geneva for the year’s biggest watch fair, Watches and Wonders. But hanging over the fair were US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the Swiss watchmaking industry, and brands seem increasingly likely to price up their watches as a result. Nevertheless, we were cheered to spot several stars wearing Rolexes on television recently, or grail watches off screen; Breitling added another aviation-themed vintage brand to its expanding catalogue;... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:13 +0000 While US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on his proposed tariff hikes, exporters are still dealing with the uncertainty of a 10 per cent universal levy returning if trade deals aren’t struck as his administration envisages. Meantime, the list of companies from Europe to Asia halting shipments of everything from cars to toys is growing, meaning consumers in the US might find there aren’t even the goods to pay for as products pile up in ports. Here’s a look at what could go... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3306485/what-us-consumers-are-losing-trump-tariffs-christmas-toys-swiss-watches-japanese-whisky?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3306485/what-us-consumers-are-losing-trump-tariffs-christmas-toys-swiss-watches-japanese-whisky?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:00:09 +0000 It’s been a happy high horology new year for us at Style, so we’re looking back at January and February for the best timepiece moments. Red carpet stunners abounded as The Rock rocked the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar, while Mark Zuckerberg flexed a Greubel Forsey. Vacheron Constantin revisited steel and Bulgari x MB&F reinterpreted the Serpenti. LVMH Watch Week was almost derailed because of the tragic Los Angeles wildfires, Rolex shut down a watch brand, Kylian Mbappé invested in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300957/7-watch-moments-know-january-and-february-2025-taylor-swifts-cartier-panthere-jay-zs-new-patek-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300957/7-watch-moments-know-january-and-february-2025-taylor-swifts-cartier-panthere-jay-zs-new-patek-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:29 +0000 Watch brands love an anniversary, big or small, and treat them as a way to showcase their technical skill. This year, Audemars Piguet celebrates its 150th, so it is no surprise its research and development teams worked for five years to create something they believe might change watchmaking for the next 150. On February 17, AP showcased the fruits of that labour at the Arc, the watchmaker’s nearly 194,000 sq ft new manufacturing centre in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The futuristic building, which... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3300371/audemars-piguets-calibre-7138-perpetual-calendar-movement-game-changer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3300371/audemars-piguets-calibre-7138-perpetual-calendar-movement-game-changer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:15:07 +0000 A glimpse at reasonably close range of Paul Mescal – wearer of impossibly small shorts and a man of Old Hollywood-era appeal – in a tiny gold Cartier Baignoire watch at the Sydney premiere of Gladiator II was all the proof required that the small watch trend isn’t going anywhere. Mescal, a Cartier ambassador, has certainly been doing the Lord’s work himself to immortalise the idea that small watches are indeed for everybody. He’s not short of options. At Watches and Wonders in April, one of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300144/discover-why-stars-tyler-creator-and-kendall-jenner-are-championing-mini-watch-revival-styles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300144/discover-why-stars-tyler-creator-and-kendall-jenner-are-championing-mini-watch-revival-styles?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:00:18 +0000 Luka Doncic has been dominating headlines lately … and not just for his performances on the court. The basketball world was stunned when the long-time Dallas Mavericks star – who was widely regarded as the heart of the team – was unexpectedly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers this month in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick. The move, considered one of the most shocking trades in US sports history, sent fans and analysts – and even NBA players such as Dennis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300007/whats-luka-doncics-epic-watch-collection-he-owns-impressive-rolexes-and-hublots-and-has-been-showing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300007/whats-luka-doncics-epic-watch-collection-he-owns-impressive-rolexes-and-hublots-and-has-been-showing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:00:11 +0000 The most famous quarterback in NFL history, Tom Brady amassed an astonishing collection of luxury watches over his 23-year career. With an incredible seven Super Bowl wins to his name, Brady retired in early 2023 with an impressive haul of horological heavyweights to add to his football trophies, from grail Rolexes to highly limited, six-figure Richard Milles. Last December, for the first time ever, Brady’s most prized and rarest watches were the focus of a show-stopping auction, alongside a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300067/how-watch-brands-rolex-timex-are-embracing-bespoke-designs-cater-individual-tastes-rocks-custom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300067/how-watch-brands-rolex-timex-are-embracing-bespoke-designs-cater-individual-tastes-rocks-custom?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:16 +0000 Billie Eilish is the poster child of Gen Z, with a style that defies convention and won’t be put into a single box. At 23, the trailblazing singer has built a career on challenging norms and shattering expectations, from her ever-evolving hair colours to her genre-defying music and gender-fluid fashion choices. Since she exploded onto the scene at 17 with a debut album that took the world by storm, she’s been redefining the rules. That fearless approach extends to her taste in watches. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296607/billie-eilishs-watch-collection-nonconformist-youd-expect-grammy-winning-singer-wears-everything?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296607/billie-eilishs-watch-collection-nonconformist-youd-expect-grammy-winning-singer-wears-everything?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:00:08 +0000 In 1636, Dutch society went crazy for exotic tulips, prices rose and people got swept up in the speculative fever, spending a year’s salary on rare bulbs in the hopes of reselling them for a profit. A year later the bubble burst and wreaked havoc on the Dutch economy. Though what has happened in the primary and secondary watch market over the past four years is not as dramatic, there are clear parallels – in the way that production scarcity during the pandemic, coupled with soaring demand when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290974/now-best-time-invest-luxury-watches-our-guide-scoring-collectible-pieces-rolex-omega-and-others?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290974/now-best-time-invest-luxury-watches-our-guide-scoring-collectible-pieces-rolex-omega-and-others?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:00:09 +0000 Those who sport a unique watch – whether it’s pristine or pre-owned – from their favourite brand wear it with a certain sense of pride. Limited editions are typically reserved for super VIPs, or else you have to pay a big premium on top of the retail price to get your hands on such a special watch. Celebrities often have the star power to work directly with brands to release or at least request production of an exclusive piece, often loudly expressing their personality in the process. Richard... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290978/when-timepiece-customisation-turns-controversial-stars-jay-z-and-ed-sheeran-spend-big-make-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290978/when-timepiece-customisation-turns-controversial-stars-jay-z-and-ed-sheeran-spend-big-make-their?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:00:08 +0000 Classics will always hold their charm, but it’s exciting to see how, in recent years, watch enthusiasts have been embracing mid-century-inspired designs. Unusual case shapes, intricate metalwork bracelets and asymmetrical movements are making a bold comeback, and captivating the watch world with their striking aesthetics. A host of new brands, alongside industry legends, are pushing the traditional boundaries, thrilling collectors with a design language that is audacious and charming. Whether... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290972/why-asymmetrical-watches-are-here-stay-beyond-cartier-crash-newcomers-anoma-and-berneron-are-paving?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290972/why-asymmetrical-watches-are-here-stay-beyond-cartier-crash-newcomers-anoma-and-berneron-are-paving?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2024 22:00:13 +0000 Salina Li Salina Li Audemars Piguet is keen to invest in China and the wider region to grow its presence and tap rising interest among the younger generation in mechanical timepieces, according to the CEO of the Swiss luxury watch maker. The new generation is far more interested in mechanical watches than previous generations, Ilaria Resta said. “[The interest and curiosity] is far more pronounced now in the younger generation from China,” Resta said in an interview with the Post. “[Youth] from countries in... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3288964/swiss-luxury-watch-brand-audemars-piguet-makes-timely-entry-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3288964/swiss-luxury-watch-brand-audemars-piguet-makes-timely-entry-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:50:15 +0000 The glamorous antithesis of staid luxury steel sports watches, timepieces featuring stone dials – crafted from the likes of malachite, turquoise, carnelian and onyx – are experiencing a rock-solid resurgence. First rising to prominence in the 1960s and 70s, these unique and vibrant dials are proving popular, both in the vintage market and when adorning new releases from esteemed legacy manufacturers and leading independent watchmakers. Among the first Swiss manufacturers to embrace the artistry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3288212/exotic-stone-dial-watches-are-staging-comeback-why-vintage-and-modern-models-piaget-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3288212/exotic-stone-dial-watches-are-staging-comeback-why-vintage-and-modern-models-piaget-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:50:18 +0000 Pink watches have been popping up in the horological conversation for some time, but only recently has it felt like brands are truly walking the walk. A spate of recent launches has propelled the colourful trend into the mainstream with dials, straps and bezels in everything from bright magenta to a soft blush, through shades of blossom, salmon and coral. Last year’s “Barbiecore” trend, which dominated social media in the wake of the blockbuster movie, established pink as a staple hue for just... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285721/pink-watch-trend-here-stay-chanel-gucci-audemars-piguet-piaget-panerai-and-jaeger-lecoultre-bring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285721/pink-watch-trend-here-stay-chanel-gucci-audemars-piguet-piaget-panerai-and-jaeger-lecoultre-bring?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:07 +0000 As one of Formula One’s hottest stars, Daniel Ricciardo is known for his daring moves on the racing track – and his infectious humour off it. But the Australian racing driver – who’s often referred to as “the Honey Badger” – is also known for never shying away from a bold (questionable?) fashion statement, whether that’s a cowboy hat or crop top. Still, the ever-smiley driver is a little more discerning in his day-to-day dressing, and like most F1 pilots, has built quite a watch collection. With... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3278221/daniel-ricciardos-high-octane-watch-collection-team-issued-tag-heuers-and-tudors-exclusive-patek?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3278221/daniel-ricciardos-high-octane-watch-collection-team-issued-tag-heuers-and-tudors-exclusive-patek?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:00:08 +0000 It’s been a lively summer in high horology. Chanel acquired a 25 per cent stake in independent watchmaker Maximilian Büsser and Friends (MB&F), and LVMH announced new CEO appointments. Geneva saw the finalists in this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève announced, while Geneva Watch Days closed out the summer alongside Watches and Wonders in Shanghai. A number of Olympians, India’s Ambani family, Jay-Z and Kevin Hart all brought out stunning pieces, while estimates suggest the first Rolex... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3276951/7-timepiece-highlights-july-and-august-2024-chanels-mbf-stake-lvmhs-corporate-moves-olympians-wrist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3276951/7-timepiece-highlights-july-and-august-2024-chanels-mbf-stake-lvmhs-corporate-moves-olympians-wrist?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:18 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Thailand’s youthful prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has the country rallying behind her as she brings a new, younger and more modern perspective to her government. Her personal style, too, has brought new energy to a cabinet otherwise dressed primarily in suits and traditional chut Thai. At just 37 years old, Shinawatra made history as the youngest person – and the second woman – to ever hold the position, a role she stepped into in August this year. She hails from a family of politicians,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275970/paetongtarn-shinawatras-savvy-style-luxury-brands-traditional-designs-thailands-youngest-prime?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275970/paetongtarn-shinawatras-savvy-style-luxury-brands-traditional-designs-thailands-youngest-prime?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:12 +0000 Serena Williams, the GOAT, rocking two teeny, tiny Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches to host the Espy Awards in July is really all the proof the world needs that stacking watches is a thing. It’s also conclusive evidence that timepieces have become an ultimate red carpet accessory – and definitely not to tell the actual time (who knows if Williams’ watches were even set? Who cares?) As Brynn Wallner, founder of the influential Instagram account dedicated to women’s watches, Dimepiece, noted of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3275941/stacking-watches-officially-celeb-approved-kylie-jenners-duelling-cartier-panthere-and-baignoire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3275941/stacking-watches-officially-celeb-approved-kylie-jenners-duelling-cartier-panthere-and-baignoire?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:12 +0000 “I’ve always loved watches and especially vintage men’s watches,” says Victoria Beckham, a long-time style icon and founder of an eponymous brand. “I’m very lucky that my husband has gifted me some beautiful pieces over the years.” She is not alone in her fondness for timepieces. Watches are becoming increasingly desirable among women, with Breitling saying its women’s segment has grown by 9 per cent since 2020, meaning women’s watches now account for 16 per cent of overall sales. That is only... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3275158/victoria-beckhams-breitling-collab-tamara-ralphs-audemars-piguet-designs-female-fashion-designers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3275158/victoria-beckhams-breitling-collab-tamara-ralphs-audemars-piguet-designs-female-fashion-designers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:00:09 +0000 Giannis Antetokounmpo – affectionately dubbed the “Greek Freak” by fans – has been one of the most talked-about stars in the NBA over the last decade. Born and raised in Athens, Greece to Nigerian immigrant parents, Antetokounmpo had humble beginnings, selling wristwatches, sunglasses and handbags on the streets as a child to help his family make ends meet. Now, after 11 years of delivering on the court for the Milwaukee Bucks and amassing a fortune that’s worth at least U$111 million through... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3274256/giannis-antetokounmpos-incredible-luxury-watch-collection-6-timepieces-graced-nba-superstars-wrist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3274256/giannis-antetokounmpos-incredible-luxury-watch-collection-6-timepieces-graced-nba-superstars-wrist?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:12 +0000 Whether we attribute it to the growing appetite for vintage timepieces, the TikTok favourite “mob wife” trend, Ken in the Barbie movie, or a satisfying revival of the excess of the 1980s, yellow gold watches are having a moment, again. After the enduring reign of stainless steel sports watches (which, to be clear, aren’t going anywhere) something rather more glam, of the high voltage variety, has captured the zeitgeist. Some of the buzziest watch launches of the year so far have been crafted in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3263078/high-voltage-why-yellow-gold-watch-retaking-crown-kens-3-tag-heuer-carreras-barbie-and-tiktoks-mob?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3263078/high-voltage-why-yellow-gold-watch-retaking-crown-kens-3-tag-heuer-carreras-barbie-and-tiktoks-mob?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 May 2024 21:00:20 +0000