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Time just zoomed by (figuratively and literally!) real quickly while we are up to our necks with thrilling horological events for the month of September. Thanks to the Formula 1 teams in town, watch enthusiasts in Singapore had the opportunities for encounters in the fast lane. From being introduced to their new racing-inspired timepieces from Roger Dubuis, to scrutinizing the Zaratsu finishing in Grand Seikos, to exploring ladies’ complications with Patek Philippe, we had them all covered in the month of September 2017.
Singapore Horological Happenings for the month of September 2017
The unveiling of the “Heuer Globetrotter” exhibition – 13th September
Collectors and fans in Singapore weren’t just treated to unique pieces from the brand’s heritage in the Heuer Globetrotter exhibition. Nearly 200 guests gathered at the outdoor atrium of the Wisma Atria boutique on the evening of the 13th to kickoff the exhibition, with special appearances from local celebrities and the brand’s ambassadors, Actor and Director Patrick Dempsey and Red Bull Racing Team Driver Max Verstappen. It was a star-studded extravaganza complete with performances by local singers and incessant cheering and screaming from the die-hard fans of the ambassadors.
More information and photos about the unprecedented worldwide exhibition can be found here.
Discovering Patek Philippe’s Mechanical Art for Ladies – 14th September
Friends of the media spent an enjoyable morning on the 14th of September with the wonderful folks at Patek Philippe for a private viewing session of the Ladies’ Complication pieces from the brand. The session was the second installment of the brand’s “Knowledge Series”. It started with Ms Deepa Chatrath, General Manager at Geneva Master Time sharing about the longstanding history of Patek Philippe from making bespoke pocket watches to female customers and up till this day, the brand’s continuous dedication in design craftsmanship to ensure that the ladies complications timepieces are just as worthy as the men’s.
Guests were invited to explore the elements of a Patek Philippe watch at different stations, each highlighting the essentials of what makes up a timepiece respectively, the intricate cases, the variance in dial options and of course, the different movements that make up the complications. Through the hands-on activities, it was proved to be easier for guests to benefit from this highly-educational session.
EDOX x Sauber F1 Team Meet and Greet – 14th September
The Sauber Formula 1 team took time off their track training before the actual Grand Prix to meet and greet with members of the media and racing enthusiasts. The occasion also presented the chance for EDOX to unveil this year’s limited edition timepiece developed in co-operation with the Sauber F1 team of engineers and designers: the “EDOX Chronorally Sauber F1 Team Limited Edition”, limited to 555 pieces worldwide.
Interestingly, during the press interview with Sauber F1 Team driver Marcus Ericsson, it was not members of the media whom conducted the interview, but instead the chance was given to three young local aspiring racers, age 8 to 12 years old, who were invited to the event just to conduct the very special and memorable interview. […]
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