Charity: Arbutus Of Passion And Imagination

Do you like the idea of One Of A Kind? Do you like charities? How about shopping for a good cause?

All 7 one-of-a-kind-only Arbutus #OfPassionAndImagination Limited Edition timepieces, each featuring an original work of fine art, are on exhibition at VivoCity (Level 1). Do visit them this weekend because you can read more about the artist’s inspirations and design.

The exhibition is right outside Tangs just in case you can’t find them.

Each timepiece retails at $1,800 (without GST) and all profits will go to the charity organisation of the Artist’s choice. I always thought that it s a good idea to give back to the society. What makes it more meaningful is that the artist’s has a choice of donating them to a charity of their choice. Five watches will be funded to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund and the other two, to Nature Society as one of the artist loves nature.







Arbutus AR802, makes up the body of the watch which is a modified self-winding movement with a Swiss-made barrel for accuracy. We all know how expensive Swiss-made watches can be. Right?

Both Ying and Tiffany Lovage came out with 2 designs each. Ying is a nail artist while Tiffany is in the tattoo business.







I was very inspired by Tan Chong Bin because he has a lot to speak for – about his life. If he ever writes a book about his life, I will be more than happy to read it.

How does a Garang Guni turns into an artist – Something we all need to know. Something we need to learn in life – Never give up.



(Image taken from Arbutus Facebook Page)


A total of 3 sculptures, 1 painting, and 2 watches done by artist Tan Chong Bin are featured at Arbutus Watches’ charity event. So far, the painting and one of the sculptures have been sold! In fact, given his background, I think it makes his timepiece EVEN MORE MEANINGFUL. I honestly want to own one out of the two he designed.





Meet Peter Draw, 32, a children’s artist who has broken four Guinness World Records. I love how passionate he is towards his job and the kids who needed his help. He has a humble and kind personality that seems very approachable. We need such personality to bring hopes to the kids. Not only that, I noticed that he spends time with Senior Citizens as well. Don’t you love how he gives back to the society?!

For his timepiece, his design features Ai, the character in the face is combined with the installation piece – “First, Love”. Truly a piece to describe someone with such a big and generous heart.











Head down to VivoCity to check out all the 7 pieces if you are free this weekend 🙂