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Cartier Santos & Tank

The name has been synonymous with superb quality and style for more than a century and a generic for beautiful jewelry. The Cartier Santos that originated in 1904 has remained basically unchanged till today, except for different strap options. The classic Tank, designed for the US army, echoes military history. Both are supreme examples of… Read More »

Breitling Wings

Part of the Nightflight collection, this is the first choice of top sportsmen. Bearing sport-oriented elegance with a screw-locked back, sapphire crystal, it is water-resistant to 100 metres. Available in 18-carat gold with leather, sharkskin or alligator strap or Pilot metal bracelet.

The Essence of Chinese Herbs

The major difference between Chinese and English herbs is that, unlike their western counterparts, the former are not merely crude drugs but are often dried botanically. In some cases, they have been processed through several steps such as selection, cutting, peeling, scrubbing, leeching, roasting, and so on. Performed painstakingly by hand in a carefully prescribed… Read More »

Star Trek Voyager: The Eternal Tide

The opening prologue may read like a confusing maze of dialogue if you are unfamiliar with the Q Continuum and its impact on the Star Trek timelines. Unfortunately, I can’t bring myself to finish the book as confusion sets in with the many diversions in the storyline. It also gets boring when you introduce omnipotent… Read More »