https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/324602/feed News and insights about the Swiss luxury watchmaker en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Lalisa Manobal – better known to just about everyone on the planet as Lisa – has never been afraid to stand out. The Thai-born star smashed her way into the K-pop game as YG Entertainment’s first non-ethnically Korean star, broke records with girl group Blackpink and as a solo artist, and has since made the leap onto the small screen as an actress. Somewhere along the way, she’s also amassed a very cool watch collection. She has also become a fixture in the luxury fashion world, favouring chic... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3368801/inside-blackpink-star-lisas-luxury-watch-collection-rolex-and-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3368801/inside-blackpink-star-lisas-luxury-watch-collection-rolex-and-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:11 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang Zheng Qinwen’s sponsors have proved even more excited than her long-awaiting fans, kicking off a new round of commercial campaigns to capitalise on her 69-spot surge to world No 52 after her comeback run at the US Open. Following her amazing comeback victories at the year’s final grand slam event in New York, where she lost only to eventual champion Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals, her sponsors posted celebratory campaigns, competing to highlight their early faith in her resilience. Among... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/china/article/3367927/chinese-star-zheng-qinwen-gets-massive-show-sponsor-support-she-surges-rankings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/china/article/3367927/chinese-star-zheng-qinwen-gets-massive-show-sponsor-support-she-surges-rankings?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:06 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter When the greatest sporting achievements are forged, Rolex is there. The most iconic of Swiss luxury watchmakers marks the defining moments in the most resonant of athletic spectacles, supporting the leading competitions and events as both timekeeper and sponsor, in sports ranging from equestrianism to motorsport to golf. But nowhere is its involvement quite so profound as in the uber-glamorous world of tennis. Rolex is the official timekeeper of all four grand slam tournaments, beginning its... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3367386/style-edit-rolexs-timeless-commitment-tennis-shines-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3367386/style-edit-rolexs-timeless-commitment-tennis-shines-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:00:05 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is best known as the organisation behind the Oscars – the entertainment world’s most prestigious awards – but for over 50 years the entity has also been supporting young talent through the Student Academy Awards (SAA). Established in 1972, the competition invites college and university students from around the world to submit films in four categories: animation, documentary, live action narrative and alternative/experimental. The award... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/entertainment-news/article/3367662/student-academy-awards-2026-oscars-body-champions-emerging-film-talent-tiff?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/entertainment-news/article/3367662/student-academy-awards-2026-oscars-body-champions-emerging-film-talent-tiff?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:11:00 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Few watchmakers have exploration so deeply woven into their history as Tudor. Its connection to adventure dates back to the 1950s, when Tudor watches accompanied the British North Greenland Expedition into one of the world’s most unforgiving environments. Decades later, that spirit of utility continues to inform Tudor’s approach to the modern tool watch, most recently through the expanded Ranger collection and the return of the Northflag. The Ranger traces its roots to a name registered by Hans... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3367029/style-edit-tudor-expands-ranger-collection-and-brings-back-northflag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3367029/style-edit-tudor-expands-ranger-collection-and-brings-back-northflag?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Reuters Reuters Coffee bars. Water parks. Retail therapy. ⁠North Korea – a country few would associate with leisure or pleasure – is experiencing an ⁠unlikely outbreak of fun. Leader Kim Jong-un, himself no stranger to indulgence, is orchestrating new ways for his citizens to spend ⁠their wealth. North Korea’s imports of massage equipment have surged 40-fold over the past decade, according to Chinese customs data. Treadmill shipments jumped over 600 per cent. Pianos and even bumper cars are pouring in, too. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/east-asia/article/3367279/foie-gras-puppies-water-parks-north-korea-gets-glow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/east-asia/article/3367279/foie-gras-puppies-water-parks-north-korea-gets-glow?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:09:27 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Post Malone is someone who’s always been hard to define, whether you’re talking about his genre-blurring music or his approach to collecting luxury watches. The singer-songwriter, musician and businessman has built a multimillion-dollar fortune over a decade-long career, making him one of the bestselling artists of his generation. In recent years, he has leaned further into pop and country, supporting Taylor Swift on “Fortnight”, teaming up with Morgan Wallen for the chart-topping “I Had Some... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366741/inside-post-malones-holy-grail-watch-collection-rolex-richard-mille?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366741/inside-post-malones-holy-grail-watch-collection-rolex-richard-mille?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Watchmaking is awash with pastel colours. Sorbet shades of peach, baby blue, butter yellow, mint and pink have all tinged the hottest new timepieces, splashed across everything from dials and straps to hi-tech ceramic cases. The pale colour palette has been building for a few seasons now. Last year, Rolex brought delectable ice cream-hued tones to its Oyster Perpetual collection in dusty shades of lavender, sandy beige and pistachio green. The latter colour was reserved for the larger 41mm... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366369/rolex-audemars-piguet-tag-heuer-and-rise-pastel-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366369/rolex-audemars-piguet-tag-heuer-and-rise-pastel-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:11 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng August may traditionally mark a midsummer lull, but high horology showed no signs of slowing down. Celebrities are getting into watches more than ever, from Sam Altman’s custom order of Vanguart pieces to Drake’s one-of-one “iced-out” Daytona. Meanwhile, high-horology heavyweights Wei Koh and Guillaume Tetu launched Legare with a piece inspired by a dual-escapement pocket watch, as brands like Selten collaborate with Watch Ho & Co to release a stunning dim-sum-centric piece for their third... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366085/4-top-watch-moments-august-drakes-daytona-sam-altmans-bespoke-vanguart?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366085/4-top-watch-moments-august-drakes-daytona-sam-altmans-bespoke-vanguart?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:05:50 +0000 CNA CNA More than 1,000 luxury items and 80 real estate properties forfeited in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.4 billion) money laundering case would go under the hammer from September 7, audit firm Deloitte said on Saturday. The properties will be auctioned by SRI, Edmund Tie & Company and Knight Frank, while auction house Hotlotz will handle the luxury goods, comprising jewellery, watches and handbags. Some selected properties will also be offered for sale through an expression of interest process run... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365690/singapore-auction-luxury-goods-properties-us24-billion-money-laundering-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365690/singapore-auction-luxury-goods-properties-us24-billion-money-laundering-case?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:59:21 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter There are few worlds where precision, passion and heritage intersect quite as naturally as they do in motorsport. Naturally this is a world that Rolex understands well: from the pursuit of speed and endurance down the years to the preservation of the remarkable machines of each era, the Swiss watchmaker has long championed the people and ideas that keep pushing this – and other sporting endeavours – forward. That philosophy comes into sharp focus at California’s Monterey Car Week, which each... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3364227/style-edit-rolex-celebrates-25-years-monterey-motorsports-reunion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3364227/style-edit-rolex-celebrates-25-years-monterey-motorsports-reunion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas You cannot escape Tom Holland this summer. Not that you would want to, of course; he just happens to be starring in two of the year’s biggest releases – returning as web-slinger-at-large in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and taking on the role of Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Holland has built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s more grounded and likeable leading men (who could forget him gamely throwing himself into Rihanna’s “Umbrella” on Lip Sync Battle?). Despite that everyman... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3363484/tom-hollands-watch-collection-rolex-patek-philippe-cartier-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3363484/tom-hollands-watch-collection-rolex-patek-philippe-cartier-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley The 2026 Fifa World Cup likely marked the final international tournament of Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious career. The 41-year-old footballer, widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, is rumoured to be calling time on his long tenure with his national team. But it seems that his son, Cristiano Jr, is destined to follow in his footsteps. The Portuguese superstar, reportedly set to tie the knot with his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez in his home country soon, just shared... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3363285/all-about-cristiano-ronaldo-jr-dad-shares-photos-duo-flexing-their-abs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3363285/all-about-cristiano-ronaldo-jr-dad-shares-photos-duo-flexing-their-abs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Even as we entered the dog days of summer, the world of high horology kept ticking. Phillips announced a very rare F.P. Journe for auction later this year; celebrities showed off their watches at Wimbledon; and brands rolled out new pieces in summery blues and titanium to make sure you are taken care of on your holiday. Meanwhile, the industry saw a major shake-up as a former Audemars Piguet CEO unveiled a new brand, De Bethune appointed a new CEO, and US tariffs prompted small businesses –... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3363244/5-top-watch-moments-july-wimbledon-celebrity-wrist-game-rare-fp-journe-auction?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3363244/5-top-watch-moments-july-wimbledon-celebrity-wrist-game-rare-fp-journe-auction?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:21 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Few sports boast such a long and august history as the noble pastime of golf. And among the sport’s many historic competitions, one stands out as the oldest and most storied of all: The Open Championship, contested each year at one of a rotating cast of links courses around the UK, and dating all the way back to 1860. Since 1981, the tournament has been in partnership with its horological counterpart, a brand with an equally illustrious history and stellar reputation: Rolex. Its role as the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3360386/style-edit-rolex-continues-decades-long-support-open-golfs-oldest-major?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3360386/style-edit-rolex-continues-decades-long-support-open-golfs-oldest-major?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa New York Knicks’ Josh Hart is a dyed-in-the-wool watch collector. The 31-year-old shooting guard, who was recently profiled by Hodinkee, said he bought his first “real” watch – a Rolex Datejust – when he was drafted into the NBA in 2017. Both Hart’s watch collection and his career have come a long way since then. Last month, the Knicks clinched a 4-1 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. It marked the first time the Knicks had won the championship in 53 years, while... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3359816/rolex-patek-philippe-inside-knicks-star-josh-harts-luxury-watch-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3359816/rolex-patek-philippe-inside-knicks-star-josh-harts-luxury-watch-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:09 +0000 Neha S. Bajpai Neha S. Bajpai Few timepieces can genuinely claim to have changed the course of watchmaking. As it celebrates its centenary this year, the Oyster stands not merely as Rolex’s longest-lasting creation, but also as the conceptual blueprint for the modern mechanical wristwatch. Its influence is embedded so deeply into contemporary horology that its once-radical ideas – water resistance, everyday durability – are now taken for granted. Until the late 19th century, wristwatches had been regarded as feminine... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/design-interiors/article/3359548/rolex-oyster-celebrates-100-years-revolutionising-watchmaking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/design-interiors/article/3359548/rolex-oyster-celebrates-100-years-revolutionising-watchmaking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:07 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Stop me if this sounds familiar: in your day-to-day, you move from big screen, to medium screen, to little screen, ad infinitum. Clicking and typing and swiping aside, not much is still done by hand. In the face of automated processes, machine-powered mass production and hi-tech advancements, craftsmanship is gradually being lost to time and convenience. I, too, live a digital-driven existence – it’s hard not to, in 2026 – but there are some exceptions: publications such as this one that we can... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/article/3359309/week-postmag-covering-crafts-bhutans-heritage-arts-designers-mountainous-planet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/article/3359309/week-postmag-covering-crafts-bhutans-heritage-arts-designers-mountainous-planet?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:07 +0000 Neha S. Bajpai Neha S. Bajpai There was a time when colour on a watch dial meant lacquer, enamel, or, at best, a sunburst finish pushed to its limits. Today, the conversation has shifted – decidedly and unapologetically – towards something far more elemental. Stone dials, once a niche flourish, are now emerging as one of the most compelling ways to introduce colour with depth, texture and an undeniable sense of individuality. In recent years, brands both storied and new have leaned into this material renaissance with a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3359101/rolex-and-piaget-are-leading-revival-stunning-stone-dials-luxury-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3359101/rolex-and-piaget-are-leading-revival-stunning-stone-dials-luxury-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson Before modern-day brand ambassadors, there was Mercedes Gleitze. In 1927, the 26-year-old secretary and first British woman to swim across the English Channel famously wore a Rolex Oyster on her highly publicised “vindication swim”, two weeks after her record-setting first crossing had been challenged. The model’s waterproof case, clamped shut like an oyster shell, had been invented the year before – then Gleitze rocketed it to fame on the world stage. Gleitze’s watch is one of over 100 Rolex... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3356856/inside-rolexs-shanghai-exhibition-celebrating-oysters-100th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3356856/inside-rolexs-shanghai-exhibition-celebrating-oysters-100th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:17:59 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Rolex’s immersion in the world of elite sports runs deep. The revered Swiss luxury watch brand has long been a dedicated supporter of a range of prestigious events and famous competitors, in sports including equestrianism, golf, motorsport, yachting – and, naturally, the most glamorous of all: tennis. Its commitment to the sport includes a coveted role since 2019 as the premium partner and official timekeeper of the French Open, aka Roland-Garros, one of the four grand slams that represent the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354334/style-edit-rolex-powers-tennis-history-makers-125th-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354334/style-edit-rolex-powers-tennis-history-makers-125th-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball SailGP has signed a three-year deal to bring its unique brand of racing to Hong Kong, and with China targeted for “strategic long-term growth”, the sport’s co-founder hopes a local team will again be part of the action. Russell Coutts was in the city on Wednesday to unveil the schedule for the 2027 season, which will start in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time. With other races across Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, officials said next year’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/hong-kong/article/3354162/rolex-sailgp-championship-begin-2027-season-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/hong-kong/article/3354162/rolex-sailgp-championship-begin-2027-season-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 May 2026 02:58:05 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Hardstone dials are everywhere in watchmaking right now. Over the past few years, maisons from Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget to independent family-owned makers like Biver have embraced slices of lapis, malachite, agate and other natural minerals, drawn to the depth and variation that stone brings to a dial. Within this broader revival, however, a subcategory has emerged. Dark hardstones such as tiger’s eye, obsidian, onyx and even meteorite are growing ever popular, absorbing light rather than... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown The truism that good things come in small packages was never more readily apparent than at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The trend towards smaller-size watches continues, but this year’s fair took this to a new level with a slew of releases from the likes of Chanel, Bulgari and Piaget that played with proportion and preciousness. The cocktail watch, by the way, has never been more alluring. Call it the year of the “going-out watch” – we can expect to see timepieces become even more the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Reuters Reuters LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil admitted the nascent golf league’s finances are “managed very tightly” and said structural changes are on the way, but he remained ⁠adamant Thursday that the league will not ⁠fold. O’Neil was interviewed by LIV employees on the TV broadcast of ⁠the first round of LIV Golf Mexico City, a day after the Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was on the verge of cutting its funding for the league it helped launch in 2022. O’Neil, who has been in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/golf/article/3350397/liv-golf-ceo-scott-oneil-claims-business-usual-amid-reports-leagues-demise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/golf/article/3350397/liv-golf-ceo-scott-oneil-claims-business-usual-amid-reports-leagues-demise?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:35:53 +0000 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 Rolex has long been associated with golf’s biggest stages, and its partnership with the Masters Tournament reflects that positioning. Each April, all eyes turn to the Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters is the first of the sport’s four major events for the year, bringing together a select field to compete on one of the most scrutinised courses in the sport. Established in 1934, the Masters has consistently set the benchmark for how golf is played and presented. Its format and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson One warm February evening in Shenzhen, Bryn Terfel stands centre stage and launches into “Son lo Spirito Che Nega” from Arrigo Boito’s 1868 opera Mefistofele, his voice filling the hall with theatrical force. Then, just as quickly, he undercuts the drama. “My three border collies go crazy when I sing this in Wales,” he tells the audience at Shenzhen Longgang International Art Centre, laughing. With a career spanning more than three decades at the world’s leading houses – from the Royal Opera... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/culture/article/3348515/bryn-terfel-bringing-drama-opera-stage-and-importance-listening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/culture/article/3348515/bryn-terfel-bringing-drama-opera-stage-and-importance-listening?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The watch world is waiting with bated breath for Watches & Wonders in April, but March was not short on high horology highlights. At the Oscars, stars stepped out in stunning pieces, from Zendaya wearing Rolex to Ryan Coogler flashing a Cartier watch. Grand Seiko named a new, almost inevitable ambassador, Tag Heuer picked its new CEO, and even the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s (GPHG) jury sees itself under new management. Independent brands shone this month, with pieces from black-and-gold... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:20 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 Josh Ball Josh Ball A large crowd spent much of Saturday following Jon Rahm around Fanling as he made his way up the leaderboard at LIV Golf Hong Kong – further evidence, if any were needed, that the tournament is quickly establishing itself as an important part of the city’s social and sporting calendar. And while attendance figures will not be announced until the tournament has finished, officials said a large number had made the trip from mainland China and overseas, with many paying thousands of dollars for... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/golf/article/3345829/liv-golf-hong-kong-starts-tick-boxes-bumper-crowd-set-3-way-fight-last-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/golf/article/3345829/liv-golf-hong-kong-starts-tick-boxes-bumper-crowd-set-3-way-fight-last-day?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:16:47 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Team Alive-Rampage claimed line honours in the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to the Philippines on Friday, although they fell short of beating their own 2016 record. Phillip Turner and Noel Chan’s Reichel/Pugh 66 crossed the line in Subic Bay in an elapsed time of 49 hours, 55 minutes and 57 seconds, having led from almost the moment the fleet left Victoria Harbour on Wednesday. Despite a strong early pace, the lighter winds around the notorious “Luzon Hole” claimed another record... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/hong-kong/article/3345769/team-alive-rampage-claims-rolex-china-sea-race-line-honours-record-remains-intact?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/hong-kong/article/3345769/team-alive-rampage-claims-rolex-china-sea-race-line-honours-record-remains-intact?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:40:17 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gladiator actor Russell Crowe surprised fans when it was revealed that he has an unverified TikTok account, igp366 – named after his band, Indoor Garden Party – where he recently posted videos of his impressive watch collection. In one clip, the 61-year-old admits just how deep the obsession runs. “Now, I’m not going to show you my entire watch collection. That would take quite some time because I’m literally obsessed and have been for a long time. But this is my current rotation,” he says in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 On February 10, the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) played host to a figure who has shaped the global film conversation for more than three decades. Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), delivered a Masterclass presented by Rolex – an exchange that quietly affirmed the Swiss maison’s long-standing dedication to the art and evolution of cinema. Since 2025, Rolex has been the first-ever partner of the NFTS Masterclass programme, a globally... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3344548/style-edit-rolexs-national-film-and-television-school-masterclass-cameron-bailey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3344548/style-edit-rolexs-national-film-and-television-school-masterclass-cameron-bailey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball It has been a busy 24 hours in the world of LIV Golf, from signing a deal with Rolex to losing Patrick Reed, announcing rule changes and finally releasing the 2026 International Series schedule. And with the LIV season-opener in Riyadh less than a week away, once again there seem to be more questions than answers ahead of the tour’s fifth year in existence. Here then is a quick breakdown of what’s been happening. Reed jumps ship Patrick Reed stunned pretty much everyone on Wednesday when he... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/golf/article/3341656/patrick-reed-rolex-and-rule-changes-24-hours-hectic-world-liv-golf?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/golf/article/3341656/patrick-reed-rolex-and-rule-changes-24-hours-hectic-world-liv-golf?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:30:08 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Watch straps are as much about function as they are about form. They are an integral part of a watch’s construction and wear, and can also transform a design’s aesthetic through their build, texture and fit. The strap has always been crucial in the development of the wristwatch: its development is the reason why pocket watches and their chains are almost never seen in the wild any more. They are an integral part of the experience of wearing a watch, transforming a design’s aesthetic through its... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/xxiv/article/3340426/gucci-and-patek-philippe-are-reviving-intricate-goldsmithing-techniques-their-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 Bloomberg Bloomberg The 40mm Rolex Day-Date in white gold, ref. 228239, retails for US$51,600 while the 40mm Rolex Day-Date in platinum, ref. 228236, has a retail price of US$68,800. The disparity extends to the secondary market, where both watches trade at roughly their retail price. In an efficient market, the gold watch would be worth more, since gold is worth far more than platinum. The fact that it’s selling for a significant discount makes it seem a clearly better value. Don’t worry if you can’t tell the two... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3339146/heres-why-white-gold-rolex-day-date-us17000-cheaper-platinum-version?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3339146/heres-why-white-gold-rolex-day-date-us17000-cheaper-platinum-version?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:28:26 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren For more than a century, the dress watch has represented the most refined form of traditional horology. It was created to be worn with formal clothing, designed to complement rather than command attention. Typically made in precious metal – often gold or platinum – with a plain dial and a leather strap, its strength has always been its slim, elegant and mechanically straightforward approach to watchmaking. The first true dress watches appeared in the early 20th century, but their origins reach... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:09 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 Reuters Reuters Two Swiss lawmakers have asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts reportedly given to US President Donald Trump – including a Rolex watch and a gold bar - by Swiss business leaders may have violated Switzerland’s anti-bribery laws. Switzerland this month struck a framework agreement with the US to cut a 39 per cent tariff on Swiss goods to 15 per cent. The deal came 10 days after a delegation of Swiss business leaders visited Trump in the Oval Office, bearing the gifts, according to Swiss... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3334402/trumps-rolex-gift-swiss-probe-bribery-claims-after-tariff-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3334402/trumps-rolex-gift-swiss-probe-bribery-claims-after-tariff-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:30:17 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In the early 20th century, when an age of modernity was dawning, two era-defining marvels made headlines within a year of each other. The first was the unveiling of a revolutionary waterproof wristwatch – known as the Oyster – by the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, in October 1926. A year later, in October 1927, followed the release of The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson. Incorporating recorded music and lip-synchronous singing, the film heralded the commercial breakthrough of sound in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3333091/style-edit-zendaya-becomes-latest-rolex-testimonee-world-film?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3333091/style-edit-zendaya-becomes-latest-rolex-testimonee-world-film?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:00:23 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Love him or loathe him, Jake Paul has built an empire out of audacity. From Vine prankster to YouTuber, rapper, entrepreneur and now headline-making boxer, he’s spent the last decade turning shock value into staggering net worth. He’s now estimated at around US$100 million, per Celebrity Net Worth, much of it thanks to colossal boxing payouts from bouts against the likes of Tommy Fury and Mike Tyson. So it tracks that his watch collection isn’t just expensive – it’s outrageous. It’s a curious... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3331278/jake-pauls-wild-luxury-watch-collection-gucci-grip-x-disney-jacob-co-billionaire-ashoka?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3331278/jake-pauls-wild-luxury-watch-collection-gucci-grip-x-disney-jacob-co-billionaire-ashoka?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:09 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/passions/article/3330191/patek-philippe-cartier-fp-journe-why-these-collectors-cant-stop-buying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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 Bloomberg Bloomberg It was only the first day of Rolliefest on September 26, and grown men were already emotional. “This is a room of my favourite people,” actor, director and watch aficionado Fred Savage gushed to me on the day. The room in question was not small. More than 200 watch geeks had gathered in the entrance hall to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the beloved watch show-and-tell. These were the crème de la crème of global horology, all dressed up, flicking their wrists so their brethren could get a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3328822/why-rolliefest-horology-fanatics-favourite-time-year-vintage-rolexes-universal-geneve-watches-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3328822/why-rolliefest-horology-fanatics-favourite-time-year-vintage-rolexes-universal-geneve-watches-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:07 +0000