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Alex Castro of Chong Hing Picks His Favorite Watches

For Alex Castro, time is in his blood. Castro, the son of Chong Hing Jewelers owner Mr. Ron Lee, works as the VP of Sales at Chong Hing in LA.

Alex Castro of Chong Hing Picks His Favorite Watches

For Alex Castro, time is in his blood. Castro, the son of Chong Hing Jewelers owner Mr. Ron Lee, works as the VP of Sales at Chong Hing in LA. With access to the newest styles and the most iconic timepieces, Castro has a unique view of the industry. Today, Haute Time is bringing you his top 5 picks:

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For Alex Castro, time is in his blood. Castro, the son of Chong Hing Jewelers owner Mr. Ron Lee, works as the VP of Sales at Chong Hing in LA.

Panerai
Panerai Radiomir 10 Days GMT Platino (reference PAM00495)
Piaget
Piaget Emperador Tourbillon Skeleton Watch (reference G0A31047)
A. Lange & Sohne
A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite“ (reference LS7604AF)
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Patek Philippe Ultra-Thin Self-Winding Perpetual Calendar (reference 5940J-001)
Hublot
Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Titanium (reference 401.NX.0123.VR)

Chong Hing is located at 140 W Valley Blvd # 119, San Gabriel, California. For more information call (626) 280-9195 or visit their website.

Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Haute Time
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry & Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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