Eric Peng Cheng, Collector
What’s to like? CEO of the Undefeated clothing brand, e-commerce site BAIT and KOKIES action figures (pictured), his first love is a vintage Rolex GMT and his first watch a Rolex Batman purchased in Japan in 2019.
Why follow? One day, while listening to a podcast of an interview in which Edouard Meylan stated that he personally read all the e-mails addressed to H. Moser & Cie., he wanted to check if this was true and sent an e-mail. Edouard replied two days later, the two hit it off and decided to collaborate on the H. Moser x Undefeated watch released in 2022!
Rolf Studer, CEO Oris
What’s to like? Rolf Studer reflects the spirit of Oris through his selection of photos, including sports, humor and beautiful dial colors enhanced by landscapes. Eco-responsibility has been strongly present for years at Oris, which is “climate neutral” since 2021. It released its Aquis Date Upcycle model in 2021, with a dial made of materials from recycled PET.
Why follow? Oris is a benchmark brand, a commercial success and a hit with collectors. It is set to surprise us again with a brand-new collaboration in the shape of a Kermit watch launched for Watches and Wonders. Follow the brand and Rolf to keep track!
Takashi Murakami, Artist
What’s to like? Takashi Murakami is a Japanese visual artist known for his flower, the core motif in his work. He was the first artist to customize the Monogram canvas of Louis Vuitton bags, as early as 2003, during the Marc Jacobs era. His work is inspired by video games, 1970s Japanese TV and the Kawai universe.
Why follow? For their fourth collaboration, the artist and Hublot have just launched 13 new NFTs and 13 unique watches, available exclusively to NFT holders. Their ongoing collaboration propels them into new territories of expression. After the Classic Fusion All Black, the Classic Fusion Sapphire Rainbow and the All Black, we can’t wait for the next one!
Gene M., Influencer et collector
What’s to like? Gene is a watch collector who lives his passion to the fullest. He landed in the influencer category because he likes to share snaps of himself in business class on the plane or in his hotel suite. But that’s just for fun, he’s simply very friendly and very much a party animal.
Why follow? His collection speaks for itself: Akrivia, F.P.Journe, the famous Nautilus by Patek Philippe in collaboration with Tiffany… Check it all out on his account. His first watch? The Rolex Cellini Danaos XL.
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