Peter Chong

6 days ago | deployant.com | Peter Chong

In this episode, we discuss what is an independent watch brand, and make recommendations with 3 picks each from Robin, Stanley, and Peter to start your journey with a budget of USD 20k a watch. In fact, all the watches picked come in at well below that (about USD 10k), except for one. Independent watchmaking: Start your journey with the best picks within a USD 20k budgetThe first watch picked by Robin is the Habring² Erwin 'Tuxedo'. Perhaps Habring² is the epitome of an independent.

1 week ago | deployant.com | Peter Chong

Fujifilm released their latest medium format digital camera - the GFX 100RF on March 20, 2025 with a global availability from April. We got our hands on one for a week, and here is our review of the latest 100Mp pocketable camera. The original intent was to use the camera for our week long trip to India, where we had hoped the scenery would be ideal for a camera like the GFX 100RF. But due to the geo-political situation between India and Pakistan, the trip was postponed.

1 week ago | deployant.com | Peter Chong

We had encountered the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf at Watches & Wonders Geneva 25, and as the release just makes it to market this week, we present our review of the watch. New and Reviewed: TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x GulfThe TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf Ref. CAW218G.EB0393 retails at CHF 9,300 / SGD 13,450. Both prices are inclusive of VAT. Limited edition 971 pieces. The case is the familiar square case with tonneau shaped sides, and with the crown situated on the left.

1 week ago | deployant.com | Peter Chong

Leica presents a new colour for their ZM1 and ZM2 collection - now in Urban Green with a fumé noir dial which fades from green to black. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Leica ZM1 and ZM2 Urban GreenThe Leica ZM1 and ZM2 Urban Green is priced at SGD 15,300 and SGD 20,850 respectively. Now available globally at select Leica Stores and online. This is a dial update, adding a beautiful fumé green to black dial with linear graining to the ZM1 and ZM2.

1 week ago | deployant.com | Peter Chong

Released at Watches & Wonders Geneva 25, here is our review of the new Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech PAM01575 during our hands-on session in Singapore recently. We did not photograph the watch ourselves, even though we had some time to handle the watch at the recent show in Singapore. Here are our impressions.