Photo Recap: Golden Hours — SG60 Edition (Singapore)

On 10 August, our flagship boutique at Raffles Hotel Arcade transformed into a vibrant hub for Golden Hour: SG60 Edition, a special National Day event marking Singapore’s 60th year of independence. The showcase brought together five of the nation’s most exciting independent watch brands — Arcturus, LOTH, RZE, TENNET and ZLTD — alongside collectors and enthusiasts for a day of conversation, craftsmanship and hands-on discovery.

A Showcase of Craft and Innovation

Throughout the day, visitors explored a wide spectrum of watchmaking styles and philosophies. RZE debuted its latest collaborative release with Vario, combining Vario’s much-loved Trench Watch design with RZE’s titanium case construction and proprietary UltraHEX coating — an adventure-ready piece with vintage charm. TENNET drew attention with the Argonaut, its forthcoming dive watch, inviting guests to handle the prototype and place pre-orders ahead of its official release. ZLTD presented both its inaugural Series 1 and the recently launched Series 1.5 collection, the latter already sold out, showcasing the brand’s in-house movement modifications and intricate hand-finishing.

Live Demonstrations and Design Conversations

One of the most memorable moments came from LOTH founder Tristan Ho, who demonstrated his mastery of anglage in person, guiding loupes over perfectly polished chamfers on the LOTH Watch 1. Arcturus, meanwhile, displayed the latest LC-2 collection, its bold, multi-dimensional designs sparking conversations about form, texture and future developments.

Connecting Makers and Collectors

Against the backdrop of Singapore’s diamond jubilee, the event offered more than just a look at new releases — it provided an intimate connection between maker and wearer. Guests not only handled pieces fresh from the workbench but also learned the stories, processes and values behind them. From titanium divers to hand-decorated movements, Golden Hour: SG60 Edition underscored the depth of talent in Singapore’s horological community and reaffirmed Delugs’ role in bringing that craftsmanship to the forefront.

A Short Review of the LOTH Watch 1

Our own Content Strategist, Evigan, attended this event. What follows is his initial take on LOTH's inaugural release, which was his personal favourite amongst the releases of the day.

First Impressions

Like most first-time viewers, what drew me to the LOTH Watch 1 was its mosaic-finished dial. I confess — my eye is somewhat untrained when it comes to the intricacies of dialwork. At first glance, I assumed that the glistening maillechort (German silver) dial relied on facets for its entrancing quality. While I was mistaken on that front (more on that below), everything else was self-evident. Indeed, the LOTH Watch 1 presents itself as an earnest attempt to deliver a classic time-only three-hander; simple in concept yet brimming with potential.