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,

An Update: I am still around, just doing many things and nothing at once.

Firenze

It has been over a year since I last posted anything in here. I suppose I should as my journey through life has been quite satisfying of late. Maybe that is the reason for lack of posts. In terms of living life, I have been doing just that and it has showed from the lack of posts. 

Add the fact that in this day and age, we tend to document things via video rather than mere words. I feel like I belong from that earlier era and it is actually quite tedious for me to keep on blogging. Of course, in terms of menswear in the tropics, I also seem to feel that I have covered what I wanted to cover and there has been not much to say.

Mannina - Firenze

I also have friends that say you can expand the scope of things and cover other things. I have my motoring/automotive related blog - motoring-malaysia, and that alone occupies my car related things and it also takes up a lot of my time from news pieces to video reviews over there. That fact makes me a little tired to do that over here on a regular basis too.

However, I should, as there are so many things I should share with you folks out there. And maybe I shall start again. There should be more on menswear and maybe some on luxury goods, travel (the photos here were all taken from my recent trip to Italy) and maybe a little on food. I have not decided as yet the direction I will be taking. 

I will let you folks know or if you see more stuff, you know that there is at least some direction taken.

Vintage Rolex Divers - Firenze

Officine Unversalle Buly - Milano

Lago di Como

The original door front of the Panerai boutique - Firenze

The latest, and possibly greatest Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II comes to Malaysia

Rolls-Royce's latest generation of the iconic Phantom arrives in Malaysia, redefining elegance and timeless luxury as well as being the pinnacle of automotive excellence. The exclusive launch event took place at Glasshouse @ Seputeh yesterday. This is the Phantom Series II.

My Blucher Mocs get new Vibram soles

The pair of Blucher mocs that I bought in 2017 have had their soles replaced recently. The soles basically wore out sometime in 2022 and I've  stored the shoes so that I can get them repaired at a later date. And that later date was a few weeks ago.

Last post was in 2021? Wow, I didn't even realise. Site update, people think I make or sell stuff in this blog and Mario Minardi shoes over in Singapore

IT HAS been awhile.  I suppose this is due to the fact that the pandamic lockdowns has made me reflect more about life and I started chilling out more instead of writing. 

Anyway, I am still around but writing has slowed down. But if you have been following my Instagram or following the Motoring Malaysia blog, you would know that I am still active and doing fine over here in Malaysia. 

Watch Sales / Production for 2020

Here is the global watch sales and profit numbers or production for 2020 (forgot the source but from a watch website). Anyway, just a thought on Rolex and Longines it sold the most watches in 2020. 

We used to think that their watches, even their basic Datejust or Oyster Perpetual models, were rare items making them hold their value. 

Stock Take, A.K.A The Seiko (and Thereabouts) Collection to Date

Some Seiko watches and the odd one from SEAC SUB (I think its an Italian dive equipment brand)  top right. The watch uses a Seiko Instruments quartz movement inside a Monnin mid size case. More on that in another post. 

Unboxing my New Montecristi Panama Hat

Above is an unboxing video of my most recent acquisition - a Montecristi Panama Hat from PanamaHatsDirect.com. This is a sub-fino grade according to Panama Hats Direct and it was shipped over from Ecuador direct via DHL (cost quite a bit but secure and actually quite fast). This is my first proper Panama hat and it would go in my rotation of hats. 

This isn't a review, but just the unboxing and some facts about panama hats in general, like what is a Cuenca over a Montecristi. 

I will do a review of it one of these days. But in the meanwhile, do watch this video if you want to.

Today's Watch - Swatch Scuba Libre and Thoughts About the Pandemic and Beater Watches

It has actually been a while since I wrote something in here. The reason is that I have not been in the mood to talk about what I've been doing or what I have tried out recently. Most likely because I feel that I have already said what needs to be said and there are not much else to say. And in terms of reviewing stuff I've bought, I have so much stuff that are merely repeats...like more watches or shoes or shirts...etc. Sometimes, you don't have the mood to write about another watch, shoes etc. It does get to you.

Video: The Land Rover Above and Beyond Drive Experience - Testing the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Velar

Hello again folks. I have been busy elsewhere. You guys know that I have a motoring website don't you? Motoring-Malaysia is where I do most of my writing these days and also a lot of videography. Maybe one of these days I will actually blog or write about how I have been producing my videos. It has been a one man operation to date and I usually record and edit everything on my own. Which is why I have been busy with this one featuring the Land Rover Above and Beyond Drive Experience with the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport and the 2019 Range Rover Velar.

Video Review: An Impromptu Review of Fortuna Shoes' Tasseled Loafers aka Jalan Sriwijaya Shoes

I actually shot this video at a Starbucks in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. My friend, Azidi just got back from Bandung, Indonesia and he bought this pair of tasseled loafers from Fortuna Shoes there. If you guys have been following shoe forums here and there, you may have heard of them. PT Fortuna could be one of the best shoes ever produced by Indonesia in terms of quality and overseas exports.

The Pair of Ferragamo Shoes That Had Disintegrated Soles Have Been Repaired

I am back for a short article folks! I have been busy with my Motoring Malaysia blog and its YouTube channel. We have been testing lots of cars over there and if you like cars, trucks and buses you should head over there. But here is a follow up post on the pair of Ferragamo shoes that basically died due to its rubber sole deteriorating. I've got them fixed.

First Video Review - A Comparison Between Santoni and Magnanni

I have been neglecting this blog a little. Well, maybe not a little but a whole lot. So let me make it up to you folks who occasionally pop by to see what's new with the blog and what have I been up to aside from doing lots of automotive related things. Some of you may notice that I have been extremely active over at my motoring page - motoring-malaysia.blogspot.com. Anyway, I have made this video review, my first ever shoe review - A Comparison between a pair of Santoni and Magnanni double monk strap shoes.

First post of 2019 - My rubber sole Ferragamo died...Why I would prefer you buy Stitched together or welted Shoes

This is my first post of 2019 here and let's start on something with something that this blog is well known for...Shoes. This time, let me remind you why glued shoes or stuck on construction shoes aren't really worth your time and / or money.... especially if you don't have much of either.