A qualified accountant and international tax consultant by training, Shawn is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA / ACCA), United Kingdom and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS).  Deep down, we are collectors with passion for vintage watches and collectibles. It all started as a hobby which evolved into a significant alternative investment and eventually a business in time.  The main reason for setting up HG is to bring special items to fellow collectors/dealers alike and at the same time keep our hobby going. Some of the watches you see in our website originated from our private collection whilst others have been sourced and selected with much effort and care.  

As collectors at heart, each item in our showcase has been handpicked, examined and acquired as if it was for our own collection. You will notice that all our watches are of fine condition that every watch collector would ask for.  Call us perfectionists if you like but we take pride in bringing the great smile onto your face when you receive our items.  Our experience & professionalism will ensure that your shopping experience with us is a pleasant one. 

Buy from us with confidence as HG is a legally registered business entity and a licensed vintage watch dealer registered with the Singapore authorities.  We are also an ebay POWERSELLER with strong positive feedback. Our experience in worldwide shipments ensures that you receive the items you ordered safely and cost effectively.

2011 Aug: Shawn contributed a one page article titled "In Praise Of Vintage" in The Business Times "Watch Supplement" @ 26 Aug 2011.

2011 July: Shawn was featured in MediaCorp Channel 8 TV "Show Me The Money" @14 July  to provide tips on watch collecting & investment. 

2011 Feb: Shawn was featured in The PEAK Singapore (Feb 2011 issue) on Timeless Pursuits - Classic Luxuries.

2010 Aug: Shawn was featured in 8 Days Magazine MONEY Section on watch collecting.

2010 July: Shawn was featured in the Straits Times' URBAN section (16 July) on collecting Timeless Pieces as Family Heirlooms.

2009 Oct: HG & Darth-Khips of wristlounge.com held a GTG for his fellow members. Click here for coverage by  raphmeister, timetapestry.

2009 July: Shawn was featured in a Singapore Lifestyle magazine and contributed an article on watch collecting.

2008 Sept: Shawn was invited by a Bank & Real Estate Co to share with their clients on watch collecting & its investment potential.

2008 Aug: Shawn was invited by a Bank to give a talk on "Collecting Watches As a Hobby & Alternative Investment" to its clients.

2008 June: HG was recommended by Female (Singapore's leading fashion & beauty magazine) for vintage watches in Singapore.

2007 June: HG held a vintage watch exhibition showcasing over 500 pieces of rare vintage timepieces.  

2007 June: HG held a watch talk @ HG - Appreciation of The Timeless Art, chaired by Dr Bernard Cheong*.
      *Internationally recognized by Tatler,Harper’s Bazaar,Chronos Japan,The International Herald Tribune & WatchTime USA, as among the most influential collectors in the world.

2007 May: Shawn was invited to participate in The Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007, a Rotary Club of S'pore-ASME
                          Award.*           *Singapore's oldest award for entrepreneurship.

2006 May: Shawn was interviewed & featured in The New Paper * about watch collecting.
      *The second most-read English newspaper in Singapore.

2006 June: Our website was ranked #3 in the Hitwise S'pore TOP TEN WEBSITES Shopping & Classifieds from Apr-June.

2004 April: Our collection of moonphases watches (Valjoux 88) was featured in a Hong Kong lifestyle magazine.

2002 Mar: Our website was named "vintage watch website of the month" by watchUseek.com for two months in 2002.