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Mastering time zones
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/07/2024
» The fruit of internal research and the development of a patented process, Rolex has mastered ceramics for making durable, virtually scratch-proof components whose colour is unaffected by ultraviolet rays. Thanks to its chemical composition, ceramic is inert and cannot corrode. Moreover, it can be highly polished for a long-lasting lustre.
Time flies
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/07/2024
» Throughout 2024, Breitling traces milestones along with releasing new watches to mark its 140th anniversary.
The roar of the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2023
» On display at Singapore Art Museum (SAM), "Time & The Tiger" is a captivating mid-career retrospective by renowned Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen. Ho is a visual artist, writer, theatre director and filmmaker whose practice challenges conventional hierarchies and people's understanding of the past.
For the deepest divers only
Life, Noko, Published on 04/08/2023
» In 1932 Omega successfully tested its Marine, the world's first commercially available diver's watch, in Lake Geneva at a depth of 73m. Stringent laboratory tests later proved that it was water resistant to 135m.
Top flight
Life, Noko, Published on 07/07/2023
» In the spring of 1953, three Breguet chronograph wristwatches numbered 1530, 1531 and 1532 were first identified as a Type 20, developed as a precision instrument for pilots' wrists. The fourth and fifth pieces were also Type 20, while the sixth appeared in its ledgers with Roman numerals as Type XX.
Land, sea, air
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/07/2023
» The House of Breguet served 19th century maritime exploration and navigation through its chronometers used to calculate ship positions. The precision and reliability earned founder Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) the title of Watchmaker to the French Royal Navy in 1815.
A chat with John Cleese
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/07/2023
» Looking for a night of laughter? Look no more. The legendary British comic John Cleese will perform a live stand-up in Bangkok for the first time on Friday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha, Siam Square One.
Swiss soul since 1832
Life, Noko, Published on 12/05/2023
» Formerly in the telecommunications industry, Matthias Breschan joined the Swatch Group in 1996. He didn’t know much about horology and the training totally changed his perception of the industry.
Sky-high goodies for kids flying Emirates
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2023
» Just in time for the school break during Songkran, young holidaymakers on Emirates flights have more to celebrate with a new collection of playful amenities made from sustainable materials. The fun extras are suitable for babies and infants as well as children up to 12 years old, and all are designed to be reusable.
Agents of change
Life, Published on 22/12/2022
» Portrayed by Sean Connery, James Bond made his screen debut in Dr No which premiered on Oct 5, 1962.