Press Release
For Immediate Release
THE PEAK SELECTIONS TIMEPIECES 2008
An insight into the art of horology for watch enthusiasts.
Singapore, 20 August 2008 – SPH Magazines Pte Ltd (SPH Magazines) publishes the fifth edition of The Peak Selections Timepieces. This edition has a new look and feel to reflect the increasingly dynamic world of luxury watches.
With a bolder design and richer content, the annual publication not only showcases the world’s most exquisitely crafted timepieces, but also highlights the issues and personalities that matter in haute horology.
“The Peak Selections Timepieces is a comprehensive annual that reaches out to connoisseurs of fine watchmaking,” said Mr Dennis Pua, Managing Director of SPH Magazines. “It is becoming very clear in recent times that Singapore is gaining traction to be a key luxury watch market in this part of the world. The publication has always been well supported by luxury brands and we have revamped the magazine to keep up with the market so it will remain a highly effective platform to reach out to target audiences.”
“The luxury watchmaking world has never been so vibrant. We’ve remade Timepieces to reflect that dynamism; making it both relevant for seasoned collectors and a friendly guide for newcomers”, added Francis Kan, Editor, The Peak Selections Timepieces.
The key highlights of magazine include:
- An expert view on whether watches make a good investment
- The most desirable luxury timepieces in 2008
- The latest trends to emerge from the horological universe
- Interviews with the CEOs of the world’s most important brands.
The Peak Selections Timepieces is available at major bookstores, Buzz Pods and leading newsstands at $7.50. The magazine also boasts a regional reach, with editions published in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
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About SPH Magazines Pte Ltd
A leading publisher in Singapore and the region, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of media giant Singapore Press Holdings Limited.
With a proven track record for sterling editorial content & award-winning designs, SPH Magazines raises the bar as a dynamic magazine publisher. In its stable are over 100 titles in English and Chinese, covering lifestyle, fashion, beauty, society, bridal, health, men’s lifestyle, movies, automobile, parenting, décor, new media and business. All the newsstand publications, including flagship title Her World, and other well-known titles such as Female, Home and Décor, Nuyou, Torque, HWM and GameAxis are among the highest-circulating titles and best-read in their respective lifestyle category.
This magazines group can also boast about its 10 luxury titles including its flagships The Peak and ICON. At the turn of 2008, SPH Magazines acquired Asia-Pacific Boating, China Boating, Jet Asia-Pacific, Luxury Properties, AsiaSpa, Polo China and Action Asia under its wholly-owned Hong Kong incorporated company Blu Inc Media (HK) Limited. This suite of titles has effectively made SPH Magazines the leading luxury magazines publisher in the Asia-Pacific region.
SPH Magazines' established editorial units also provide excellent custom publishing services to major corporate clients by producing custom lifestyle magazines, newsletters and any other collateral to meet their business needs.
In the online and IT arena, SPH Magazines also has a highly regarded presence through the portals and publications of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hardware Zone Pte Ltd. www.hardwarezone.com(R) is consistently been getting rave reviews through the Hitwise awards and several review watchdogs over the last 2 years such that it has become the most respected portal in Asia.
With a vision to continue growth regionally, SPH Magazines is set to become Asia’s publishing powerhouse. It has publishing houses in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines. SPH Magazines in its fold have achieved strong market presence in their respective sectors, as well as distinguished track records and solid reputations.
At SPH Magazines, the promise is to deliver its best to meet the diverse needs and interests of all its stakeholders and achieve its vision to be a world class Publisher of Choice.
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About The Peak
Launched in 1984, The Peak has been a chronicle of some of the world’s greatest success stories. The Peak is on a constant quest to reflect the aspirations of today’s industry leaders, movers and shakers. The publication inspires with stories of outstanding accomplishments and revels in the appreciation of the finer things in life. To cater to the needs of its discerning and distinguished readership, The Peak offers information that’s exclusive, privileged and opinionated. It seeks to challenge with insightful articles and presents different perspectives on current issues. The Peak is read by venerable leaders and appeals to a rising generation of success-builders. The Peak has spin-off titles called The Peak Selections Timepieces and People At The Peak. The Peak has editions in Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
About The Peak Selections Timepieces
The Peak Selections Timepieces is a showcase of some of the world’s most exquisitely crafted timepieces. More than a product catalogue, the publication offers valuable insights into the dynamic world of horology. The Peak Selections Timepieces is an annual publication with three editions in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.