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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital)

Tatler Hong Kong (Digital)

1 Issue, January 2024

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Watch Addicts Anonymous

For many, watch collecting is a harmless way to invest spare time and money, but there is a real risk that it can go from absorbing hobby to addiction. Tatler sits down with luxury watch enthusiasts and a mental health professional to discuss the perpetual struggle, and how to at least try to balance the constant tug of war between feeling the ‘need’ to acquire the latest timepiece and a more informed approach to collecting
Watch Addicts Anonymous
The rhythmic sound of a ticking watch can be hypnotic—so much so that, for some, it can be the gateway drug to obsession, fascination and potential financial peril. Tatler met with Jackie Ho and Clarence Cheung, the co-founders of Hong Kong watch club Watch Ho & Co for a lunch at The Upper House in Hong Kong, where the duo joked about discussions between members about their never-ending wish lists. “It feels like having a Watch Addicts Anonymous meet-up,” says Ho. But there is a serious reality to this flippant conversation. It is crucial to identify the fine line between being a discerning collector and a full-blown hoarder. A collector understands the timepiece, appreciates its craftsmanship and, most importantly, knows when to stop buying more. Sonia Samtani, a Hong Kong-based…
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