In Pictures: Tatler GMT and Longines host an exclusive watchmaking masterclass

Aug 01, 2025

A watchmaking masterclass with Simon Wong, Longines’ regional customer service manager Far East

Cover Simon Wong, Longines’ regional customer service manager Far East, demonstrates the proper way to hold the screw during a watchmaking masterclass at the Longines boutique in The Exchange TRX

Simon Wong, Longines’ regional customer service manager Far East, demonstrates the proper way to hold the screw during a watchmaking masterclass at the Longines boutique in The Exchange TRX

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Longines switches things up with a watchmaking workshop in its boutique at The Exchange TRX

Throughout July, Tatler GMT partnered with The Exchange TRX to celebrate the art of horology. The initiative saw collaborations with several of the mall’s watch boutiques, offering esteemed guests an exclusive first look at their novelties.

A standout activity from this initiative was an exclusive watchmaking masterclass conducted by Longines, where guests were given a rare opportunity to step into the shoes of a watchmaker. Longines' regional customer service manager Far East, Simon Wong flew in specially from Hong Kong to lead the hands-on session at its boutique in The Exchange TRX, guiding our guests through the delicate process of disassembling and reassembling a pocket watch movement. With tweezers and loupes in hand, participants gained a newfound appreciation for the patience, precision, and artistry required in watchmaking, a craft often admired from afar but seldom experienced up close.

Longines transformed its boutique into an elegant setting for its watchmaking masterclass

The Longines movement participants of the masterclass worked on

Photo 1 of 4 Longines transformed its boutique into an elegant setting for its watchmaking masterclass

Photo 2 of 4 The Longines movement participants of the masterclass worked on

Photo 3 of 4 Tools of the watchmaking masterclass

Photo 4 of 4 Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925

Longines transformed its boutique into an elegant setting for its watchmaking masterclass

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Following the immersive workshop, guests were invited to discover Longines' latest timepieces, with the highlight being the debut of the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 in steel with a rose gold bezel. A tribute to Longines’ first dual-time zone wristwatch in 1925, the new release drew admiration from seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike.

xxx, xxx, Irwin Lo, Jeff Lau, xxx, Simon Wong, Michael Tang, Jay Raj, Alvin Bong

Jeff Lau prepping before the start of the masterclass

Simon Wong, Longines’ regional customer service manager Far East

Watch enthusiasts stepped into the shoes of a watchmaker

Photo 1 of 11 Farid Razali, Cedric Vincent, Irwin Lo, Jeff Lau, Lye Meng Huan, Simon Wong, Michael Tang, Jay Raj and Alvin Bong

Photo 2 of 11 Jeff Lau

Photo 3 of 11 Nic James

Photo 4 of 11 Anind Dwikumoro

Photo 5 of 11 Michael Tang

Photo 6 of 11 Alvin Bong

Photo 7 of 11 Elya Eusoff, James Ng and Clement Cheng

Photo 8 of 11 Amanda Phang

Photo 9 of 11 Simon Wong, Longines’ regional customer service manager Far East, flew from Hong Kong where he is based to Kuala Lumpur for this rare watchmaking session

Photo 10 of 11 A guest taking a photo of his handiwork

Photo 11 of 11 Fully immersed in the watchmaking masterclass

Farid Razali, Cedric Vincent, Irwin Lo, Jeff Lau, Lye Meng Huan, Simon Wong, Michael Tang, Jay Raj and Alvin Bong

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Photography: Fady Younis

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