Elliot Tan

Singapore

Journalist at Esquire Singapore

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Best Restaurants To Try This Month

1 week ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

You’ve read the title, you know what to expect. With great ambience and even better food, these restaurants have earned Esquire Singapore’s stamp of approval (to be taken with a pinch of salt, so to speak). Here’s a lowdown of some of their standout dishes that made us sit up, slow down, and savour every bite as of late. Dig in. A restored 19th-century warehouse, arched doorways, an outdoor terrace, a sweeping view of Robertson Quay’s waterfront.
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025: IWC Doubles Down On Its Ingenieur

1 week ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

At Watches and Wonders 2023, IWC dipped into its archives to revive a design that felt truer to the Ingenieur’s original spirit—one shaped by the legendary Gérald Genta in the 1970s. If the name rings a distant bell, Genta is the mastermind behind icons like the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Naturally, IWC’s rebooted Ingenieur became the highlight of their 2023 showcase.
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025: Patek Philippe Gets Complicated

2 weeks ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

Patek Philippe enthusiasts had much to digest last week at Watches and Wonders at Geneva, with the Maison unveiling 15 new novelties. In case you haven't been keeping up, here's what went down with Patek Philippe: for starters, the Calatrava has grown slightly to 38mm and now boasts a larger power reserve, while the Cubitus has been downsized to 40mm, and the Nautilus received a glitzier makeover.
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025: Hermès Stops Time New Novelties

2 weeks ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

In case you didn’t know, this year’s Watches and Wonders is the largest edition of the watch fair to date—60 heavyweight brands all vying for attention with their latest horological creations. In an arena this saturated, standing out is no small feat—especially when every exhibitor is showcasing variations of the same fundamental concept: wrist-worn timekeeping machines. So how do you distinguish yourself in a sea of ticking hands? By stopping it entirely.
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025: Tudor’s Perfect Equilibrium

3 weeks ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

Look at Tudor’s logo. A sturdy shield is probably the first thing that your eyes register, a fitting emblem symbolic of the brand’s reputation for rugged, hard-wearing timepieces built to endure life’s demands and the ocean’s crushing depths. Look closer, however, and you’ll find that the shield also resembles the delicate outline of a rose.
The Pulse of FRED's Force 10 Rise

3 weeks ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

Among the many innovations in FRED’s repertoire, none shines quite like the Force 10. The collection stands as arguably its most recognisable and emblematic—a true reflection of the maison’s spirit. Referred by many as The Sunshine Jeweller, founder Fred Samuel was enchanted not only by the sun but also the sea, though surprisingly, it wasn't him who first conceived the iconic Force 10 line.
In Defense of The Unambitious

4 weeks ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

The word ambition comes from the Latin term ambitio, used in Ancient Rome to describe political candidates who roamed the streets in search of approval and support from members of society. In German, ambition translates to ehrgeiz, a compound word combining "honour" and "greed" to mean the "greed of honours". The ancient Greeks called it philotimia, or "the love of honour", which Aristotle used to critique someone with the urge to be excessively ambitious; to be superior.
In Defence of The Unambitious

4 weeks ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

The word ambition comes from the Latin term ambitio, used in Ancient Rome to describe political candidates who roamed the streets in search of approval and support from members of society. In German, ambition translates to ehrgeiz, a compound word combining "honour" and "greed" to mean the "greed of honours". The ancient Greeks called it philotimia, or "the love of honour", which Aristotle used to critique someone with the urge to be excessively ambitious; to be superior.
Konstantin Chaykin: The Artist Trapped in the Body of a Watchmaker

1 month ago | luxuo.com | Sanjeeva Suresh |Elliot Tan

Konstantin Chaykin does not fit neatly into any box, though at first glance, you might think otherwise. His silver-streaked hair and thin wire-framed glasses suggest a man rooted in tradition, the kind you’d expect to find hunched over a workbench, crafting intricate mechanisms. And you’d be right—partly.
10-Word Film Review: The Last Showgirl - Esquire Singapore

1 month ago | esquiresg.com | Elliot Tan

An exploration of ageing, motherhood, and the cost of dreams. Shelly Gardner (played by Pamela Anderson) is a veteran showgirl in her 50s who has spent decades under the spotlight at Le Razzle Dazzle on the Las Vegas strip. But her glamorous career comes at a cost: a tenuous relationship with her semi-estranged daughter (Billie Lourd), stemming from the sacrifices Shelly made in favour of her career in her youth.