Patek Philippe "Watch Art Grand Exhibition (Singapore 2019)" at Marina Bay Sands Theater from September 28th, 2019

After 2012 in Dubai, 2013 in Munich, 2015 in London and 2017 in New York, Singapore has now been chosen by Patek Philippe as the venue for the fifth exhibition that offers in-depth insights into its universe and its creations.

From Saturday, September 28 until Sunday, October 13, 2019, collectors, aficionados of watchmaking artistry and the general public can immerse themselves in the world of Patek Philippe as if they were personally visiting the historic salons on Rue du Rhône in Geneva, the manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, or the Patek Philippe Museum. It is a unique opportunity to cast a backstage glance at the last independent family-owned Genevan watchmaking company.

Taking place during the Singapore Bicentennial year, the Grand Exhibition underlines the importance of Singapore and Southeast Asia for Patek Philippe. These markets are not only significant when it comes to the numbers of collectors and enthusiasts based in the region, they also play a major role in building appreciation for the work of fine mechanical watchmaking.

This is why Thierry Stern, president of Patek Philippe, and his father, honorary president Philippe Stern, place so much emphasis on hosting this grand exhibition in Singapore and making sure it is an event of extraordinary proportions. It will showcase the launch of limited special-edition watches and an important collection of rare handcrafts timepieces that are inspired by the mix of cultural and artistic expressions of Southeast Asia and Singapore.

Select exhibits from the Patek Philippe Museum

With its 2019 exhibition in Singapore, Patek Philippe wants to give the audience an opportunity to discover an important selection of exhibits from the Patek Philippe Museum, among them some extremely rare ones. This is the first time that so many timekeeping instruments of the distinguished museum in Geneva will be exhibited in Singapore. The museum section is divided into two departments, as is the case in Geneva. The “Antique Collection” provides a wonderful historic panorama of the history of watchmaking with some of the very first portable timepieces from the mid-16th century, richly enameled pocket watches, musical automata, and technical timepieces crafted by Europe’s most gifted watchmakers. The “Patek Philippe Collection” offers a selection of the manufacture’s most splendid creations from 1839 to the present day. Notable among them are the royal watches (particularly a piece presented to Queen Victoria in 1851 during the Great Exhibition at the London Crystal Palace), the first Swiss wristwatch (1868), and some of the most famous Patek Philippe “supercomplications”.

The ten theme rooms

Cinema
The historic Patek Philippe film is screened here.

Current Collection Room
This room is reserved for the presentation of the current collection. Its interior was inspired by
the appointment of the Patek Philippe Salon on Rue du Rhône in Geneva.

Napoleon Room
The seductive effect of this room is that it spirits visitors away to the Patek Philippe Salon in
Geneva, treating them to a fantastic motion-picture panoramic view of Lake Geneva. This is
also where the limited special editions created explicitly for the South-East Asia market are
displayed.

Museum Room
Like the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, this room is subdivided into two departments, one
for the Antique Collection, the other for the Patek Philippe Collection.

Rare Handcrafts Room
Artisans demonstrate techniques, especially enameling, with which wristwatches and table
clocks are decorated. A selection of watches that would be unthinkable without ancestral skills
underscores Patek Philippe’s commitment to rare handcrafts.

Watchmakers Room
Master watchmakers from Patek Philippe invite visitors to take a close look at the inner workings
of mechanical timepieces.

Grand Complications Room
A unique overview of the most complicated and innovative Patek Philippe timepieces
concentrated in one place. They contributed considerably to the reputation of the manufacture.

Movements Room
This space is dedicated to the extensive range of Patek Philippe movements – from simple
calibers to highly elaborate ones developed for the world’s most complicated watches.

Interactive Room
This room allows visitors to experience a hands-on, in-depth tour of the Patek Philippe
manufacture and gain insights into caliber engineering.

Singapore 200th Anniversary Room
This area showcases selected timepieces and events from Patek Philippe’s timeline alongside
key milestones in Singapore’s history.

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