The Collector's View
SIHH 2015: Chester’s Top 5 picks
For me, I am at a stage of severe infatuation with subseconds at 6 time only watches. So naturally, I will show partiality to watches in this…
Browsing: The Collector’s View
Deployant Event
The Collector’s View: My first SIHH – a horological adventure
Every year some of my friends would make their way to Geneva for the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). Its like a mecca for…
News
Montblanc adds ‘smartwatch’ functionality via OLED e-strap add-on in new Timewalkers
Pre-SIHH, Montblanc seems to be the first watchmaking concern to introduce ‘smartwatch’ functionality via what it dubs the ‘the timewalker urban speed e-strap’, The device is…
Reviews
Homage watches, worthy or just lazy?: The Collector’s View
Tudor makes great videos, preaches a style, a lifestyle, something ethereal, a foregone past that is still desired. The heritage chronograph is greatly influenced by motor sports. Through…
NUS Horology
My Collecting Journey: Chester, A Collector’s View
In this article, I will not be reviewing a watch, or a movement or some other object. But I will be reviewing myself. I will share with…
Reviews
Godspeed, Omega Speedmaster (Part 1): The Collectors’ View
The Omega Speedmaster is considered by many as one of the most iconic watches in the world of horology. It has captured the hearts of many collectors,…
Opinion
Robin’s Christmas wishlist, 5 presents for the horologist
Feliz Navidad! Are you cracking your brains over what presents to buy for a friend who is interested in horology this Christmas? Fret not, as I will be…
Opinion
Chester’s Christmas wishlist, 5 presents for the horologist
Season’s Greetings! Christmas is here! In this special article, I will recommend 5 presents for the horologist. 1) Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Also known…
News
First Look at Apple’s new Apple Watch (fka iWatch) / Apple launches a really nice Ikepod
First Look & Review of the new Apple Watch Let it first be known that I thrive on technology. Not just as a consumer – I’m one…
News
Opinion: Not just innovation, watchmakers must keep an eye on quality
Yesterday afternoon I had a chat over coffee with one of the luminaries of the Singapore watch-collecting world – and on his hand glinted something black,…