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Podcast: Superlative
Episode: Inside Deployant: Peter Chong’s Journey Through Watch Collecting and Media
Description: In this episode of the Superlative podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with Peter Chong, a veteran collector and founder of Deployant.com. Peter sheds light on why Singapore emerged as a leader in independent watchmaking appreciation, attributing it to factors such as its affluent populace, English proficiency, and long-standing support for horological communities and online forums. Together, Ariel and Peter reflect on the evolution of watch collecting, the role of early internet platforms like Timezone, and how group dynamics have shaped modern collector culture. They also examine the changing economics of the luxury watch industry...