The (Mer)Lion and The WaTch
Patek PhiliPPe heads to singaPore for its fifth grand exhibition, showcasing the wonders and world of last indePendent family-owned genevan watchmaking comPany
a fter presenting its universe and creations to dubai back in 2012, munich in 2013, london in 2015 and new york just a couple of years ago in 2017, Patek Philippe brings its signature grand exhibition to singapore. it was certainly a most opportune choice, as 2019 is also the singapore bicentennial year. more importantly, however, singapore—and southeast asia as a whole—has become a major market for fine timepieces and a driving force in building appreciation for fine, mechanical watchmaking.
anybody familiar with past Patek Philippe exhibitions can tell you that each edition manages to really highlight the bonds between the watch brand and the nation. for instance, in london, it was the royal room with timepieces belonging to the likes of Queen victoria and Queen elizabeth ii. Then in new york, visitors were treated to historical room which held, among others, a desk clock owned by John f. kennedy and a chronograph watch owned by american baseball icon Joe dimaggio.
naturally, the watch art grand exhibition singapore 2019 will also feature a special room dedicated to its hosting nation—which we will cover in greater detail later on. for now, suffice to say, that this will be the biggest exhibition by Patek Philippe yet. much like its predecessors, this exhibition will be divided into ten themed rooms, each with its own unique ambience. There will be bits of history, contemporary collections, live demonstrations by watchmakers and artisans and much, much more.
The exhibit, runs from september 28 until october 13, 2019 at the marina bay sands Theater. admission is free and tickets can be redeemed at patek.com/WatchArt2019. it’s also interesting to note that—if past events are any indication—the exhibit is perfect for families with children looking for an entertaining and educational time. besides, as the slogan of the brand goes: “you never actually own a Patek Philippe. you merely look after it for the next generation.” so, perhaps, a new family tradition or might just be sparked there…
anyway, back to the exhibition venue, as mentioned earlier, there will be ten themed rooms. below is a short rundown of what visitors can expect in each:
Cinema
This small movie theater will screen a video showing the history of Patek Philippe.