The independents

THERE'S one name watch aficionados trust when they're looking for cutting-edge horological masterpieces. Yafriro, the multi-brand luxury timepiece boutique founded by ex-tailor Iwan Hew, has been breaking independent brands such as Richard Mille, Parmigiani Fleurier and Glashutte since 2001 here and turning them into the household names they are today.

Its flagship boutique at Paragon was recently renovated for an undisclosed sum and the space is now not only roomier but it has also been further brightened up by its glittery shop-in-shop concept for haute jewellery brand Leviev.

But one thing remains the same though; Yafriro contin…