Tatler Asia's dedicated platform celebrating all things horology. It comprises in-depth reports on the best novelties, trends, interviews, as well as engagement with an exclusive community of watch enthusiasts and collectors across Tatler Asia
A watch can be a very straightforward and absolutely necessary accessory. The average person selects a watch with a nod to how it looks and perhaps how best it fits his or her budget. To others, a timepiece opens up a whole new world. It is a fascinating one that involves precision, intricate and complex mechanisms, and masterfully crafted design. For this incisive look into the sphere of fine watches, we bring you Tatler GMT. This is Tatler Asia’s dedicated platform celebrating all things horology. It comprises in-depth reports on the best novelties, trends, interviews, as well as engagement with an exclusive community of watch enthusiasts and collectors across Tatler Asia. Tatler GMT is born from an exclusive and unique partnership with GMT (Great Magazine of Timepieces), a leading watch…
DENIS HAYOUN Geneva-based Denis Hayoun has a keen eye for watch aesthetics and excels in emphasising their most attractive features. In this inaugural edition of Tatler GMT, the photographer showcases the latest novelties from Watches and Wonders 2023, as well as a selection of timepieces made from recycled materials. MONIQUE TODA After heading up public relations and marketing communications for some of the country’s most iconic hotels, her second act focuses on caring for her many dogs, going to the beach and writing more. She currently has a lifestyle column at the Philippine Star called All in My Head. In this issue, she sits down with some of the country’s watch connoisseurs, all of whom have special stories to share about their most cherished pieces in their respective collections. DAVID…
DRESS UP Say hello to a new member of the Rolex family: the Perpetual 1908, the first watch in the new Perpetual collection of classic contemporary watches. The “1908” in the name is derived from the year founder Hans Wilsdorf coined the name Rolex. The ultra-slim 39mm case, in white or yellow gold, comes with a white or a black dial and features a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock. It is powered by the new Caliber 7140 constructed to include the Chronergy escapement, the Syloxi hairspring and the Paraflex shock absorber, contributing to superlative chronometry. The leather strap is fitted with a Dualclasp—a double folding clasp—in gold that always sits at the centre of the wrist. LE FREAK, C’EST CHIC Ulysse Nardin’s Freak watch returns to its original simple…
In the expansive and ever-evolving world of luxury watches, the factors that always come into consideration are outstanding quality, craftsmanship and design. The 1858 0 Oxygen Collection is a top contender from Montblanc. The maison has always been inspired by the mountains of the Swiss Alps, even from its inception. With this, the founders made their symbol in the image of a bird’s eye view of the mountain and its surrounding glaciers. The emblem transcends being more than just a brand logo but represents a strong sense of adventure, challenge, strength and spiritual elevation. From the 1858 0 Oxygen Collection, the 8000 series highlights 14 of the world’s highest peaks. All of which measure over 8000 metres above sea level, hence its name. These peaks are all life-threatening feats that…
After all this time, Louis Vuitton’s array of ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, accessories, watches, jewellery and fragrance still bears the mark of time-honoured craftsmanship. Since 1854, the brand has remained faithful to the vision and spirit of its founder, embodying a genuine “art of travel” through products that are creative, elegant and practical. Considering its longevity in the luxury market, Vuitton had just actually entered the world of haute horology in 2002. The French luxury house had actually dabbled in the art before then, introducing a quartz-powered wristwatch in the late Eighties; But it was not until the early aughts that it founded the dedicated watchmaking department that birthed the iconic Tambour, a dashing drum-shaped timepiece at the heart of Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking story. Quickly emerging as a symbol of the…
Defined by the strong lines, geometric simplicity and timelessness characterising the Art Deco style, Patek Philippe’s decorated Gondolo collection is today a gathering point for the Genevan luxury watch manufacture’s “form watches”—its term for timepieces whose cases are not classically round. While it did not start out as a collection of timepieces for public consumption, it has since become one of the first lines ladies seeking simple, bold elegance turn to. With its ornate details and warm hues, the new Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001—perhaps more than any other Gondolo family member—epitomises the collection’s soul and looks set to join the ranks of iconic Patek Philippe dress watches. THE GONDOLO CLUB Officially launched in the early Nineties, the Gondolo range has roots in Brazil that go as far back as 1872—when…
