https://www.scmp.com/rss/521868/feed Longines: A leading entity in the horology sector, this Swiss luxury watchmaker, headquartered in Saint-Imier, specialises in high-quality timepieces. Part of the Swatch Group, Longines primarily serves discerning customers who value heritage and craftsmanship, offering accessible luxury. Known for its pioneering role in sports timekeeping and its iconic winged hourglass logo, the brand blends tradition, elegance, and precision. With Patrick Aoun recently appointed CEO, Longines continues to... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The year is off to a running start for the world of high horology. LVMH, as always, kicks things off with a monumental LVMH Watch Week featuring nine brands and their stellar releases. Meanwhile, corporate moves abounded as Frederique Constant was named official timekeeper for Pro Padel League, and Richemont shook hands with the Damiani Group for the latter to acquire Baume et Mercier. Major releases include “reverse panda” Omega Speedmaster models and a Russian watch with a wood case operated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Is there a more fitting way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than with a special edition timepiece? Luxury watchmakers, from Vacheron Constantin to Longines, have pulled out all the stops by releasing their own creative interpretations inspired by this year’s Chinese zodiac, which is believed to bring forth action, progress and forward momentum. Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Horse watch comes in two 25-piece limited... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341757/new-year-new-watches-4-timepieces-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341757/new-year-new-watches-4-timepieces-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show brought glitz, glamour and various types of four-legged performers to the city on Friday, with some equestrian stars of tomorrow strutting their stuff alongside the world’s best. Back for a second year, favourites old and new got the three-day event off to an impressive start at AsiaWorld-Expo. A dog and pony show it is not, even if both do feature heavily this weekend. Hans-Dieter Dreher laid down a marker for the coming days in the Longines... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341892/longines-hong-kong-international-horse-show-glitz-glamour-and-four-legged-performers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341892/longines-hong-kong-international-horse-show-glitz-glamour-and-four-legged-performers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:45:09 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show returns to the city on Friday, bringing some of the world’s best equestrians to the AsiaWorld-Expo. Back to defend her grand prix title is Denmark’s Zascha Nygaard, who will take on the likes of Britain’s John Whitaker and France’s Simon Delestre over three days of five-star show jumping. Hong Kong duo Jacqueline Lai and Clarissa Lyra will also strut their stuff, while in a first this year, the region’s best junior riders will compete in the Hong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341667/worlds-best-equestrians-back-town-longines-hong-kong-international-horse-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341667/worlds-best-equestrians-back-town-longines-hong-kong-international-horse-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Four of today’s most prominent actors are now able to add “watch brand ambassador” to their list of roles. Zhang Ziyi – Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre has named Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi as a global ambassador. Zhang, who rose to fame with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and also starred in other films such as The Grandmaster (2013), appears in an elegant campaign wearing the Swiss watchmaker’s signature timepiece, the Reverso. Jun Ji-hyun – Piaget Jeweller and watchmaker Piaget... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3338457/newly-minted-watch-ambassadors-henry-cavill-and-aaron-taylor-johnson-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3338457/newly-minted-watch-ambassadors-henry-cavill-and-aaron-taylor-johnson-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:00:10 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The New Year may have been a little low key as far as sport in Hong Kong is concerned, but 2026 is promising to be just as busy as the past 12 months. Along with major events such as the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, LIV Golf and the return of the World Table Tennis Finals, there is something for almost everyone in the coming year. And while there is still no word yet on whether the hugely successful Football Festival will be back again, here are some of the events we do know about so you can... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3338401/ice-hockey-sevens-heres-some-what-lies-ahead-hong-kong-sport-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3338401/ice-hockey-sevens-heres-some-what-lies-ahead-hong-kong-sport-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:30:09 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Jockey Maxime Guyon, trainer Andre Fabre and owners Wertheimer & Frere snared the Group One Longines Hong Kong Vase (2,400m) for the second time in three years when Sosie stormed to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. By joining stablemate Junko on the honour roll, Sosie ensured Fabre became the most successful trainer in Vase history with four victories, while Guyon won the HK$26 million contest for the third time. “It’s good for all the team to win the Group One in Hong Kong. All the trainers and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336391/maxime-guyon-and-andre-fabre-deliver-again-sosie-wins-group-one-hong-kong-vase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336391/maxime-guyon-and-andre-fabre-deliver-again-sosie-wins-group-one-hong-kong-vase?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:25:46 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg In my opinion, a watch is the perfect gift. It’s something one can wear every day; it very well might last forever; it makes a statement; and it represents an understanding of what’s truly valuable – time and your loved ones. But watches are a significant commitment, which means buying them for others can cause a lot of anxiety. However, it’s especially sweet to surprise someone with a bold gift – if you have the guts for it. To help with that endeavour, I’ve put together a holiday gift... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3336043/12-luxury-timepieces-gift-every-type-watch-lover-your-life-rolex-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3336043/12-luxury-timepieces-gift-every-type-watch-lover-your-life-rolex-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:13 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Ryan Moore is hoping Satono Reve can put his best foot forward once again and give the “exceptional” Ka Ying Rising something to think about in the Group One Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The Noriyuki Hori-trained star is a Group One winner in his own right, landing the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1,200m) at Chukyo in March. Either side of that run, he has felt the wrath of the world’s best sprinter Ka Ying Rising, finishing third in last year’s Hong Kong Sprint and second... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335863/ryan-moore-hoping-take-it-exceptional-ka-ying-rising-old-rival-satono-reve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335863/ryan-moore-hoping-take-it-exceptional-ka-ying-rising-old-rival-satono-reve?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:14:13 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Set to be crowned the Longines World’s Best Jockey for the third time in four years, James McDonald is keen to add a breakthrough success in the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) to his glittering CV at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The Kiwi superstar will receive the World’s Best Jockey award at Friday night’s Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) gala dinner after claiming 12 of the world’s top 100 Group Ones in 2025. But first his focus is on the IJC, which has so far proven... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335702/james-mcdonald-bids-breakthrough-success-international-jockeys-championship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335702/james-mcdonald-bids-breakthrough-success-international-jockeys-championship?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:02:47 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding After the relief of watching My Wish romp home in the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) on Sunday, Mark Newnham is hoping to continue his momentum to Happy Valley on Wednesday and extend his trainers’ premiership lead. The 57-year-old is two clear of Caspar Fownes after a double at Sha Tin, headlined by his rising star My Wish flexing his Group One Hong Kong Mile credentials. The Group Two Jockey Club Mile in November now awaits his five-year-old and although happy to see his flag bearer win,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329658/mark-newnham-riding-my-wish-high-he-heads-happy-valley-momentum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329658/mark-newnham-riding-my-wish-high-he-heads-happy-valley-momentum?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:35:03 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As spring turns to summer this year, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest horology highlights of May and June. Omega kicked things off by announcing Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the brand’s newest ambassador, sparking a flurry of rumours that the actor is next in line to play James Bond; Danish brand Urban Jürgensen marks a new chapter as it relaunches the legacy brand by bringing in renowned Finnish watchmaker Kari Voutilainen as co-CEO; while Longines is implementing a major swap at the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316579/hottest-watch-moments-may-and-june-2025-aaron-taylor-johnson-omega-and-henry-cavills-longines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316579/hottest-watch-moments-may-and-june-2025-aaron-taylor-johnson-omega-and-henry-cavills-longines?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:19 +0000