Louis Moinet pays tribute to Singapore with limited edition watches
Louis Moinet, in association with Wealth Solutions, recently unveiled a range of limited edition watches that celebrate the history and tradition of Singapore.
“Louis Moinet, watchmaker and man of many arts, was above all a humanist. Early on in life, he set out to travel the world and explore its wonders. Two hundred years later, it is an honor to be pursuing this tradition of openness and sharing — and to be dedicating an original creation to a state as exceptional as Singapore. The piece combines our very best Swiss watchmaking knowhow with the ethos of the man himself, now a beacon for the whole world,” said Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO and creative director, Ateliers Louis Moinet.
The range features 84 pieces — 19 in gold cases and 65 in stainless steel cases (standing for 1965, the year of Singapore’s Independence) — and is endowed with decorative elements which constitute references to the past and symbols of Singapore.
“The Louis Moinet Singapore Edition watch is a mechanical timepiece combining Swiss precision with Singaporean soul. Two different continents and cultures were merged in this project as a tribute to Singaporean history,” a press release said.
The watch features Singapore’s skyline with its characteristic buildings, such as Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Gardens By The Bay, ArtScience Museum and the Singapore Flyer. This artistic portrayal of local architecture has been engraved in the bottom part of the dial. Over the skyline, the moon is facing five small stars, which is a reference to the flag of Singapore.
“In addition, the dial is partly open, allowing one to observe each and every beat of the calibre. This also shows the passing of time and powerfully represents and allows us to reflect on each second of Singapore’s independence,” the watchmaker said.
The rotor of the watch is decorated with a concentric version of the Clou de Paris pattern.
Watches will be available in original Louis Moinet stainless steel and 18k rose gold cases. The timepiece is powered by the LM45 automatic movement, designed and manufactured also by Louis Moinet.