What drives a man to scale the highest peaks in Malaysia, and then dive headfirst into the intricate world of watch collecting? Meet Mervyn Tan, an adventurer who conquered Malaysia’s G7 mountains and, during the stillness of the 2020 lockdown, discovered a new passion for watch collecting. In this episode of The Collector’s Perspective, Mervyn shares his incredible journey from mountain trails to timeless treasures, from outdoor grit to horological grace, this is a story about finding meaning, memories, and history; one watch at a time.