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Watch how FamilyMart expands Convenience Wear line in Japan

FamilyMart's Convenience Wear line includes many items for travellers such as socks, foldable umbrellas and sunglasses.
FamilyMart's Convenience Wear line includes many items for travellers such as socks, foldable umbrellas and sunglasses.

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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

Titanic tycoon John Jacob Astor’s Patek Philippe pocket watch set for auction

John Jacob Astor IV's Tiffany & Co.-signed Patek Philippe pocket watch (right) and a gold and sapphire Battin & Co. pencil case will be auctioned by Freeman's on April 22.
John Jacob Astor IV's Tiffany & Co.-signed Patek Philippe pocket watch (right) and a gold and sapphire Battin & Co. pencil case will be auctioned by Freeman's on April 22.

Ghana soccer players’ luxury watches stolen from Vienna hotel

Austria players celebrating Nicolas Seiwald's  fifth goal in the international friendly against Ghana at Ernst Happel Stadion, in Vienna on March 27, 2026. The hosts won 5-1.
Austria players celebrating Nicolas Seiwald's  fifth goal in the international friendly against Ghana at Ernst Happel Stadion, in Vienna on March 27, 2026. The hosts won 5-1.

Love, luxury, and a $1m dispute: When a couple fought over watches and handbags

The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.
The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.

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.

Oscars Watch Party: From Cartier Crash to Rolex sparkle, how the stars wore time on the red carpet

(Clockwise from top left) Kevin O'Leary, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Pedro Pascal and Amy Madigan at the Oscars on March 15.
(Clockwise from top left) Kevin O'Leary, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Pedro Pascal and Amy Madigan at the Oscars on March 15.

‘Anyone who hates me or the brand can call me’: Hublot CEO on critics, BTS’ Jungkook and new directions

Hublot’s courtship of Jungkook (right) took about 18 months, beginning just weeks after Mr Tornare (left) joined the brand in September 2024.
Hublot’s courtship of Jungkook (right) took about 18 months, beginning just weeks after Mr Tornare (left) joined the brand in September 2024.

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Jumping hours, cosmic light: Bold new releases from Audemars Piguet, Urwerk, Tissot and others

Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour (left) and Ulyssee Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2.
Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour (left) and Ulyssee Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2.

Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS joins Hublot as new global face

Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS joins Hublot as new global face.
Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS joins Hublot as new global face.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.