Disruption in the world of horology is a buzzword often overused yet rarely executed with the visceral impact witnessed not too long ago in Singapore. This time, DA MAN was invited to the launch of the new Hublot x Daniel Arsham collaboration in the Lion City.
Upon arrival, our first appointment presented a study in contrasts. We walked the short distance to the legendary Raffles Hotel, crossing from the modern bustle of the metropolitan city into 19th-century colonial quietude. There, in the hushed, wood-paneled sanctum of The Library, we met the man of the hour: Daniel Arsham.
Arsham, perhaps best known for his “Fictional Archaeology,” sat surrounded by the history of Raffles, a setting that felt, ironically, perfect. We discussed his view of time, central to his design approach along…
