03-07-2025
Why every milestone in the life of Dr Z Teo comes with a watch
The Aivee Group CEO Dr Z Teo sat down with Tatler GMT to share the milestones and memories behind his collection of timepieces
A watch, for some, is just an accessory—but for Dr Z Teo, it's a reminder of life's most meaningful events. 'I always told myself that for every milestone, I'll buy myself a watch—so there's a memory attached to it,' the aesthetic doctor and entrepreneur says. 'It's a symbol of a particular stage in my life.'
Teo's journey into collecting began when he was growing up in Singapore, with his father's passion for timepieces serving as an instrumental influence. Today, his collection is as much about aesthetics as it is about sentiment, with each piece taking him back to monumental moments in his life—achievements and memories worth preserving. From his first watch, a blue G-Shock earned after acing a school exam, to his current favourite, a diamond-studded Rolex Datejust 41, Teo doesn't view watches as investments, but as extensions of his identity.
Veering away from the sentimentality wrapped around his collection, Teo also views a watch as an aspirational tool. 'It's something to inspire you in pushing yourself farther and rewarding yourself with every success,' he adds.
In this interview, The Aivee Group CEO shares more about his collection—from his most memorable timepiece to his favourite destinations for watch shopping and more.
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Above Teo's personal collection includes: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, Rolex Datejust 41 in Mother of Pearl with diamond dial, Rolex Yachtmaster II in yellow gold, Patek Philippe Calatrava, and Roger Dubuis Easy Diver Spider
