I don’t know about you, but I think about time a lot. (My closest friends all just burst into uncontrollable laughter ... let’s not go there.) Not necessarily about time itself, but about timing. For instance, how there is a time and place for everything, or how we shouldn’t let time pass on by. And for us at Tatler Asia, now is the right time to launch Tatler GMT, our new dedicated watch platform that engages with our community by celebrating the finest in horology.

Truly, it seems that new ventures are all about timing. From the collaboration between renowned scientist Dennis Lo and Danny Yeung, co-founder of Prenetics and an Asia’s Most Influential honouree, to launch Insighta, an early cancer detection testing company, to watch collector Noel Wong, who had pivoted from journalism to luxury timepieces—there really is a time and place for everything.

Other newsletter highlights this week:

• De Beers CEO on how the brand’s new collection is rewriting the rulebook on high jewellery design.
• Queer culture and lesbian Asian American author Kitty Tsui celebrated at Eaton Hong Kong exhibition.
• How to upgrade your Foodstagram: 5 simple tricks from food photographers.
• In the latest edition of our Tatler House Stories, three leaders share their tips on impact investing.

Don’t let the little moments pass you by, Tatler readers, and have the time of your life. And, as always, happy Friday!

Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor

The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date is only a year old and its success has been such that there almost aren’t enough to go around. We say “almost” because a new collaborative limited edition of 23 pieces was unveiled recently at the Fine Watch Club in Geneva.

First released during Watches and Wonders 2022, the Iced Sea marked the first diving watch for the maison, and it is certified by Montblanc’s Laboratory 500-Hour Test. Now, 23 pieces are up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis and only for Tatler readers.

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To celebrate Tatler Gen.T’s 2023 list launch, the June edition of Tatler’s House Stories put a spotlight on a topic often discussed within Gen.T circles: how to invest with impact.

The event, which took place at The Upper House’s Sky Lounge on June 19, featured Lehui Liang, chief impact capital officer at Social Ventures Hong Kong; Katy Yung, managing partner at Sustainable Finance Initiative; Arthur Law, general partner and co-founder at Vectr Ventures; and Dorothy Lam, co-founder at Dream Impact.

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Earlier this year, the Gen.T team decided to create an NFT collection that represents the young leaders on the Tatler Gen.T List and the one thing that drives all of them: purpose.

So what would be the most fitting main character for our first-ever NFT? A phoenix. The mythical bird embodies the fire, spirit and purpose of those with the potential to ignite new possibilities. 

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Instagram, the social media platform that thrives on captivating visuals, has given birth to a phenomenon known as “foodstagramming”. It’s a delightful blend of food appreciation, culinary exploration, and artistic expression, all captured through the lens of a camera. 

However, it’s not always easy to make food look as enticing on screen as it does in person. Learn five simple tips from expert food photographers to elevate your instagram feed and entice your followers.

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Having houseplants is a great way to invite nature indoors. Like nature, each zodiac sign also belongs to a specific elemental group, which could be helpful in helping you find your “plant soulmate”. 

Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan suggests the best house plants to add to your abode based on your star sign.

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