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Issue 222 (February 2026)

A TIMEPIECE MAY BE BUILT TO LAST, BUT TRUE ENDURANCE LIES IN THE CARE IT RECEIVES. PATEK PHILIPPE'S NEWLY REOPENED SERVICE CENTRE IN SINGAPORE IS A TESTAMENT TO THAT PROMISE.

- WORDS JOLIN LEE PHOTOS PATEK PHILIPPE

A LIFETIME COMMITMENT

A BOUTIQUE'S GRAND ENTRANCE, thoughtful design, striking architecture, and attentive staff may signal its status and refinement. But to operate not one, but 13 service centres worldwide, each devoted exclusively to after-sales care, maintenance, and restoration of its timepieces, reveals a quieter, deeper kind of luxury. It's an unwavering commitment, long after the purchase is made.

Family-owned Genevan Manufacture Patek Philippe has built its reputation since 1839 on exceptional timepieces, from the iconic Nautilus to the timeless Calatrava—names you've undoubtedly heard of, or may even own. Equally central to its identity is a commitment to care for every timepiece it has ever created, including its earliest pieces. Regardless of age, these service centres exist to ensure each watch retains its precision, beauty, and emotional resonance for generations to come.

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BULLET WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS

ON THEIR SUPERLATIVE FOURTH ALBUM THE CLEARING, MUCH-FETED LONDON QUARTET WOLF ALICE EMERGE AS (UNINTENTIONAL) ENVOYS FROM A TIME ROCK 'N' ROLL WAS DONE RIGHT.

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3 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

HALFMOON IN PARIS

Michael Rider adds a new chapter to the Triomphe history with the Halfmoon Soft Triomphe, a chic interpretation that honours Celine's history while looking forward.

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1 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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WORN LIKE TRUTH

This sartorial month, I write a love letter to the black t-shirt-the simplest garment I've ever taken seriously.

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2 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

ALWAYS THERE, NEVER SEEN

Renowned French shoemaker Berluti reveals a new iteration of its unobtrusive sneaker, the Shadow.

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2 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

UGLY GROWS UP

A DECADE AFTER ITS INTRODUCTION, BALENCIAGA REVIVES THE 'UGLY SNEAKERS' ERA WITH THE TRIPLE S.2.

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1 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

The Business Of Being Happy

AT BARTENDERS OF PONY, UNO JANG DISTILS KOREAN DRINKING CULTURE INTO RITUAL, MEMORY AND JOY, AND INVITES SINGAPORE TO LOOSEN ITS GRIP.

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4 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

Aged Into Legend

In celebrating 55 years of the iconic James Bond caper Diamonds Are Forever, The Macallan unveils a limited-edition single malt that honours the shared craftsmanship and cinematic legacy between the house and 007.

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3 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

I try out a laser treatment for the first time in my life at The Elan Clinic. Here's my experience.

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3 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

THE TAO OF GRAND SEIKO

The perfect blend of elegance and horological mastery.

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1 min

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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August Man SG

SHINING STARS

The cult Japanese watch brand celebrates 75 years in 2026. We look at two of its limited-edition releases: the F8 Skeleton and Diver 1964.

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3 mins

Issue 223 (March 2026)

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