Singapore’s watch microbrands: How are they doing?

FOR a long time, the Lion City has been home to small watchmakers who quietly put their designs on wrists around the world. Their biggest markets? The United States and Europe.

The global slowdown in watch sales, however, is beginning to hurt. These independents must battle US tariffs and general scepticism to prove that “Made in Singapore” can stand for timekeeping precision and design flair. We speak to the players to find out more.

While microbrands are battling headwinds, bigger names in fashion and jewellery are bringing out their latest offerings. We shine the spotlight on several brands – from Cartier and Chanel to Boucheron and Fred – whose accessories you just can’t ignore.

In Dining, we head to Beijing-based Peking Chamber’s first Singapore outpost to see if its famed Peking Duck is worth the hype.

For all this and more, don’t miss this week’s edition of BT Lifestyle.