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Brian Cheong

Regional Managing Editor, Tatler GMT | Tatler Malaysia

About

Always a bit of a maverick thanks to childhood influences from Madonna and Top Gun, Brian eschewed the drudgery of finance and accounting for the exciting world of entertainment journalism. He eventually grew weary of the celebrity scene and chose to pivot to style writing, a task that introduced him to watches. His first major assignment was a visit to the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture in Vallée de Joux, an experience that left him a little overwhelmed but also incredibly intrigued. Although not by design, horology would become his specialty as an editor and writer. It is a subject that continues to fascinate and inspire him.

Work

Brian's passion lies in breaking down the complexity of watchmaking and making watch articles easily digestible yet informative. While one cannot escape the products when writing about watches, it is the community of leaders, inventors, craftsmen, designers, and collectors that he strives to illuminate and celebrate, for they breathe life into these timepieces, infusing them with history, innovation, and an enduring passion that transcends mere machinery. The goal is to bridge the gap between the intricacies of watchmaking and the curiosity of readers, leaving them with a newfound fascination for this timeless craft. 

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