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XXIV magazine brings together 24 of the region's most celebrated and influential names to discuss their concept of time.
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Mark Lui prefers to live in the moment

Theatre director Franco Dragone's favourite show is always "the next one"

For Ma Wing-shing, time is what it takes to becoming a successful comic artist

Worldly vision: Creative director Alan Chan finds meaning in every moment

Photo: May Tse

State of the art: Philip Tinari believes in the right time to do things

Seize the day: David Yeo tries to make each day count

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Diamonds of all shapes and sizes are sure to make a statement

Featuring the King Cobra, a universal symbol of power, this limited-edition creation is available in red or grey gold. The grey diamond-set model features 309 gems on the case, buckle and dial - including on the snake's mouth and eyes.

PIAGET Emperador Coussin Minute Repeater High Jewellery: Limited to five pieces, this haute horlogerie creation requires more than 100 hours of gem-setting work for the 60 baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel and more than 250 diamonds on the side, crown and repeater slide. It also has an ultrathin calibre.

Master the sea, sky and track with these multifunctional must-haves

Celebrating the union of Officine Panerai and the world of classic sailing, this chronograph features a regatta countdown function created for yacht-racing starts. It 47mm case is made of brushed titanium with an open back.

The timeless enjoyment of tea-drinking has made it a fashionable addition to any luxury lifestyle

Get out there and make things happen, says AirAsia Expedia CEO Kathleen Tan

Get out there and make things happen, says AirAsia Expedia CEO Kathleen Tan

Jewellery designer Anna Hu's intricate pieces connect the past and future

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Value investor: Neil Orvay is meticulous in planning his time

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Interior designer and architect Steve Leung likes to plan ahead

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Helping hand: Anne Wang-Liu brings her planning skills to charitable causes

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Earthpulse founder Hing Chao puts the focus on the here and now

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Global investor Jim Rogers' best advice for time management

Striving for excellence: Kevin Yeung believes in making the most of his time

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Jewellers focus on preserving age-old craftsmanship while reinventing their signature innovations

A Boucheron artisan works on the Bouquet d’Ailes necklace.

Jenny Pan: Time is a precious commodity

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Kelvin Wu: Life is too short; make sure it is spent well

Yang Ding-yi: As long as one stays positive and has little rituals of gratitude, time is relative

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Dee Poon: We have to think about bandwidth management

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Groundbreaking technologies take watchmaking to another dimension

The first watch that doesn't require adjusting throughout its lifetime, this concept piece from Cartier uses breakthrough materials (carbon crystal and Zérodur) and technologies to protect the regulating components and keep them impervious to thermal variations and magnetic fields.

Watchmakers shrink movements in the race for the most streamlined model

Inspired by an ultrathin pocketwatch launched by the brand in 1907, this new model has a knife-shaped case that’s only 4.05mm thick.

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao's one rule about time is "don't waste it"

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao's one rule about time is "don't waste it"

Anything but routine: Jax Coco founder Jane Gottschalk takes opportunities as they come along

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Precious gems and materials make for sparkling new watches

Perfectly timed for the Year of the Snake, the latest Serpenti model features two coils in white gold with diamonds, agate and a mother-of-pearl dial. Another version comes in pink gold with onyx waves and a black sapphire dial.

Globetrotting chef Jason Atherton likes to stay organised

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