UP TO THE MINUTE
All you need to know about the world of watches now
SMARTY PANTS
Louis Vuitton has only just joined the smartwatch bandwagon,band dwagon, but, in true form, its entrance has already set new standards—thanksstandards— —thanks to exclusive features that make the Tambour Horizon the thet ultimate watch for globetrotters. otters. In addition to a host of existing isting smartwatch functions (multiple ltiple dials, connectivity, etc), the 42mm m Tambour Horizon also features “My Flight”, an app that provides all the flight information a traveller needs, ds, while “City Guide” taps on n the brand’s famous travel guide e services and provides real time information of nearby y amenities and attractions. With over 60 detachable straps traps to choose from, this watch is enough to make horology purists sway from their conviction. n.
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
Omega celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Speedmaster with an exhibition that charted the history of the beloved timepiece, before inviting its guests ts to embark on a space odyssey ssey party—in honour of the timepiece’s NASA space e exploration legacy—at ArtScience Museum late June. Over 130 guests attended the event, including local celebrities Sheila Sim and Dawn Yeoh, and friends of the brand, Chen Hanwei and Yvonne Lim.
NEW TO THE TEAM
Richard Mille has just added a fresh face to its family of ambassadors: Margot Robbie, the Australian actress who won fans with her performance as Harley Quinn in last year’s anti-hero flick, SuicideSquad. And much like with Natalie Portman and Michelle Yeoh, Robbie will soon be adding her creative touch to a collection of watches. “I am really excited to join the Richard Mille family,” she says. “The watch we are working on embodies Richard Mille’s vision of horology; it’s beautiful, unique and modern. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”