I am Titanium

Tatler explores Hong Kong’s favourite fashion and communication mogul’s love affair with horology and how he became obsessed with titanium

By Amrita Katara.

COLLECTOR’S CORNER Fed Tan’s journey into the world of watches began in his childhood in the Philippines, where he was born and raised in a Chinese family. Today, he is well known as the founder of the media and communications firm Advisory Council, which deals with fashion and luxury goods including watches, but his initial fascination with horology was sparked by a timepiece belonging to his father. “I wouldn’t say that my family was into watches or anything,” he recalls, “but I would say when I was growing up, I just remember my dad had this Cartier Tank watch that I always kept seeing and then I ended up breaking it.” Little did he know, this early encounter would lead to a lifelong passion for horology. After studying at New…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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