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Wong Kim Hoh

Features Editor

Kim Hoh is features editor at The Straits Times, leading a team which produces long-form stories. A journalist of nearly 30 years, he is passionate about human interest stories and writes a regular interview series for The Sunday Times. He has authored five books, and co-written the scripts of four films with film-maker Eric Khoo, including My Magic – the only Singapore film to have competed for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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From Royal Oak to Royal Pop: Swatch, Audemars Piguet and the art of affordable luxury

Shoppers looking at the Royal Pop watch collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, at the Swatch ION Orchard outlet on May 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Shoppers looking at the Royal Pop watch collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, at the Swatch ION Orchard outlet on May 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s Royal Pop is here, and it’s not a wristwatch

The collection is built around two case styles and eight colourways.
The collection is built around two case styles and eight colourways.

The Royal Oak for the price of a MoonSwatch?

Audemars Piguet's iconic Royal Oak was designed by Gerald Genta, who was inspired by a scaphander helmet.
Audemars Piguet's iconic Royal Oak was designed by Gerald Genta, who was inspired by a scaphander helmet.

‘You have to go to the limit, and a little bit beyond’, says the man behind Patek Philippe

Mr Thierry Stern says: "If you do not like watches, don’t expect to be able to do this job."
Mr Thierry Stern says: "If you do not like watches, don’t expect to be able to do this job."

Aware’s new leader and the art of mending what is broken

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Ms Lim Shoon Yin, executive director of AWARE, with her kintsugi pottery, on April 2, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Ms Lim Shoon Yin, executive director of AWARE, with her kintsugi pottery, on April 2, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Rolex’s Day-Date wears new gold while Patek Philippe’s Golden Ellipse flaunts a green dial

The Day-Date wears Jubilee Gold, with hues between yellow, white and rose gold.
The Day-Date wears Jubilee Gold, with hues between yellow, white and rose gold.

Six more showstoppers from Watches and Wonders 2026

The Coco Game Chess Set with pieces crafted in ceramic, white gold and diamonds. The queen pieces hide timepieces that can be paired with a chain.
The Coco Game Chess Set with pieces crafted in ceramic, white gold and diamonds. The queen pieces hide timepieces that can be paired with a chain.

Watches and Wonders 2026: Rolex’s new Daytona, Patek Philippe’s anniversary Nautilus and more

A visitor walks past photographs at the stand of Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex during the opening day of the "Watches and Wonders Geneva" luxury watch fair, in Geneva, on April 14.
A visitor walks past photographs at the stand of Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex during the opening day of the "Watches and Wonders Geneva" luxury watch fair, in Geneva, on April 14.

Richard Mille pushes material limits, Breguet and Nomos refine the classics

The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels
The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels

Singaporean Wei Koh becomes first Asian to chair Oscars of the watch world

Mr Wei Koh, publisher, entrepreneur, TV host and watch journalist, is the first Singaporean and the first Asian to hold the role.
Mr Wei Koh, publisher, entrepreneur, TV host and watch journalist, is the first Singaporean and the first Asian to hold the role.

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