Watches: Titan watches are now officially distributed by Marco Worldwide in Malaysia - They show us their GPHG nominated pieces, the Edge Ultra Slim and Edge Squacle as well as their meteorite dialed Stellar

Yesterday I was invited to attend the signing of Titan Company ltd of India with their Malaysian distributors, Marco Worldwide Sdn Bhd, a name familiar with those in the watch industry here. As for Titan, the brand from India, they have been around since 1984 and known for producing and selling affordable watches. While they have been in Malaysia for more than a decade, they have decided to work with Marco Worldwide moving forward. 

As part of the ceremony, Titan had a showcase of their lineup of watches on display and also had models who paraded them who wore clothing from local designer brand Inisaya who is known for its modern interpretations of traditional batik wear. But for the watch collector in me, it is the specialty pieces that attracted me. 

Watches: The IWC Eternal Calendar - thoughts after viewing it at the recent IWC x Tatler GMT event at the IWC boutique in Pavillion KL

This is the IWC Eternal Calendar. It is a secular perpetual watch so complicated, in its mechanical complications, that even without a need of an electronic calculator can keep an accurate perpetual moonphase with 45,000,000 years accuracy and a calendar accurate until 3499ad. Simply outrageous and I have held such a contraption in my hands about a month or so ago at an IWC x Tatler GMT event at its boutique at the Pavillion Kuala Lumpur.

Supercars: Lamborghini Temerario debuts in Malaysia

Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur has launched the Temerario in Malaysia. Priced from RM1.35Million before any taxes or insurance, the HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle), redefines the performance, driving pleasure and comfort and is the latest compact supercar/hypercar of the Raging Bull.

Upcoming Events - 2025 Kedah Fashion Week will take place on 1st to 3rd August at Aman Central - If you're in Alor Setar, this could be something to look forward to.

I usually do not cover fashion, but I do like to promote topics that help local industries that do include menswear (even though I am more of a traditional menswear enthusiast and not into couture).

 Aman Central  has been organising the Kedah Fashion Week for a good 10 years. This10th anniversary of what they have called the Kedah Fashion Week 2025 began as an ambitious vision  has now reshaped the heart of Alor Setar and something the folks up north can look forward to, if they are into fashion and whatever that surrounds it (It does pretty quiet up there you know).

Acetate Tortoise Shell comb by Officine Universalle Buly - A short review and a video too

This comb is a Swiss made comb sold by Parisian brand Officine Universalle Buly, a brand that started off as a perfumery in the 1900s, disappeared and then was resurrected in the late 1990s and now owned by the LVMH group today. They usually sell perfumes, lip balm, brushes and combs. I think their Swiss made combs are the best I've used even beating the Kent Combs comb that I have been using for years.

At the Breitling x Tatler GMT 2025 collections showcase

I was invited to the Breitling boutique at the TRX Mall last week to view the latest novelties and collections of the watch brand. It is usually a the the weeks and months after the yearly Watches and Wonders that most watch brands or their dealers hold their individual previews to their customers and guests. So Breitling has collaborated with Tatler Malaysia, via their watch arm, Tatler GMT to hold a preview for Tatler and Breitling guests.

This year, the newly revised Breitling Superocean Heritage range was the main attraction. You can get exact details of what changed from other websites but I can say that the most notable improvement are the mid sized 40mm cased ones. They feature a redesigned dial and hands but I like that these are now only 12mm thick. Still with a non screw in crown but with 100meters water resistance like before and because of that, afds a typical touch of Breitling quirkiness to it. 

The SO Heritage takes after vintage Breitling and seems to be the better S.O to get vs. the regular one pictured above. This takes the 1950s vibe while the regular S.O feels 1970s. And that super large rehaut in contrasting style to the bezel and dial make something that doesn't fall into my rigid criteria of a dive watch I'd want to buy. So the Heritage version is nicer to me. 

Here is Yours Truly on Tatler Malaysia's Instagram explaining watch stuff to others at the event. I think Breitling's current marketing philosophy is to push a watch to different, more individual type of person. One that follows a slightly different path to success rather than just being that regular millionaire or movie star. More the adventurer but with that slight raw twist. Instead of riding a Harley Davidson they'll ride a Triumph. Maybe one with that rock star attitude or while having some raw energy even while looking elegant. Slightly off the beaten path, but still successful.

I think their current marketing is different from the other luxury watch brands and I do think with a bit more tweaks to their products, their profile will be better especially with collectors in this region which tend to be a tad bit conservative in their purchases.

The SO heritage Kelly Slater ltd ed.

The Shirt Bar Unveils Its Flagship Boutique at Iconic Fashion Destination Suria KLCC

Of course, this isn't Loro Piana, Polo Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers, it is Singapore brand The Shirt Bar, and they have spread their wings into KLCC - not Malaysia as they already have a presence inside Seibu, TRX Mall. Anyway, in conjunction with their opening at Suria KLCC, The Shirt Bar launches limited-edition, customisable, sustainable caps and oversized t-shirts, available exclusively at, where else, Suria KLCC -  Lot 208, Level 2, Suria KLCC,