Press Release
Patek Philippe, Geneva
July 2019
Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019
Singapore and Southeast Asia are extremely important markets for Patek Philippe. In this partof the world, craftsmanship and artisanal skills as cultivated by the Genevan manufacture arehighly esteemed. To delight connoisseurs of such crafts, Patek Philippe is organizing its fifth
watch exhibition from September 28 to October 13, 2019, the largest one of its kind ever. Needlessto say, the “Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019” is also presenting a room dedicatedexplicitly to the city-state and its neighboring countries alongside a broad selection of historic
timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.
After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013, London in 2015, and New York in 2017, Patek Philippe has now
picked Singapore as the venue for its new large-scale exhibition, an event with which it can showcase
its expertise and creations. In ten theme rooms spanning 1800 m2, aficionados of superior watchmaking
artistry and the public at large can immerse themselves into the world of Patek Philippe as if they werepersonally 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 take a backstage look into the last
independent, family-owned watchmaking manufacture. The exhibition coincides with the launch of
several limited-edition watches and also presents a rich collection of Rare Handcrafts timepieces inspiredby the cultural and artistic traditions of the countries in this region.
A tribute to Singapore and its neighboring countries in Southeast Asia
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Singapore, Patek Philippe salutes the city-state and its
neighboring countries in Southeast Asia with a specially appointed exhibition complex. For this glimpse
into the history, culture, art, and natural surroundings of a region to which it is deeply committed, themanufacture is introducing a selection of timepieces that in this breadth will be united in one place forprobably the first and just as likely for the last time because it includes extraordinary exhibits on loan
from museums and private collectors. The role of Singapore as a hub of trade between the Far East andthe Occident is impressively exemplified with a Genevan pocket watch that depicts the port of Canton inminiature painting on enamel; it was commissioned for the Chinese market around 1830 (S-112). The
Patek Philippe dome table clock (reference 20074M) decorated with the “Thai Ornaments” motif incloisonné enamel infused with silver spangles pays homage to the exceptional aesthetic sensitivity ofthese countries as expressed by architectural decorations and traditional textiles. A pair of peach-shaped
pendant watches (S-303A-B) crafted in Geneva for the Chinese market around 1810 highlights theuniqueness of the regional flora and fauna. The marvels of the submarine cosmos can be admired incloisonné enamel on the Patek Philippe dome table clock themed “Tropical Island” (reference 20087M).
Two of the Patek Philippe pocket watches (P-1457) on display once belonged to King Rama V of Siam(now Thailand); they emphasize the cultural uniqueness of the region. The legendary dynamic ofSoutheast Asia with its promising future is depicted on a Patek Philippe dome table clock (reference1677M) that was crafted in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence; itshows the famous Esplanade.

PATEK PHILIPPE SA GENEVE
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P.O. Box 2654 – CH – 1211 Geneva 2 – Switzerland
Tel. + 41 22 884 20 20 – Fax + 41 22 884 25 47 – www.patek.com

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An exceptional choice of timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum
Inaugurated in 2001, the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva is now considered one of the world's
foremost horology museums. At the exhibition in Singapore, visitors have the opportunity to admire someof its treasures, many of them true rarities. This is the very first time that such a large number oftimepieces have left their home on the Lake of Geneva to be showcased abroad. Like the museum inGeneva, the Museum Room has two departments. The “Antique Collection” shows a panorama ofhorological history with some of the earliest portable watches, including a drum watch crafted in
Nuremberg (S-892 / Germany) in 1548, enameled pocket watches, musical automata, and timepieces
from the ateliers of Europe’s most illustrious watchmakers. The “Patek Philippe Collection” shows a crosssection of the manufacture’s most beautiful creations from 1839 until today, including the pocket watchthat Antoine Norbert de Patek obtained in 1842 for his 30th birthday (P-1), the first Swiss-madewristwatch (P-49 / 1868), the first documented wristwatch with a perpetual calendar (P-72 / 1925) as
well as some of the most famous supercomplications such as the Calibre 89 (the world’s mostcomplicated portable mechanical watch for over 25 years), and the Star Caliber 2000 (21 complications).
A public exhibition with free admission
The “Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019” is a free public exhibition hosted in the facilities of theprestigious Marina Bay Sands Theater in the heart of Singapore. To gain admission, visitors must firstreserve their free tickets (access to the booking platform on www.patek.com). For the occasion, Patek
Philippe is producing a richly detailed catalog that shows all exhibited pieces. An audio guide withnarration in Mandarin or English is available on request. Opening hours are extended until 10 pm on
Fridays and Saturdays. Family days with children’s activities are scheduled on two Sundays.
Opening hours
Sunday – Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm (last admission 6 pm)(except October 13: exhibition closes at 5 pm, last admission 4 pm)
Extended hours:

10 am to 10 pm (last admission 9 pm) Fridays on October 4 and 11, andSaturdays on October 5 and 12

Family days:

Sundays on October 6 and 13 from 10 am to 5 pm

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The ten theme rooms
CinemaThe historic Patek Philippe film is screened here.
Current Collection RoomThis room is reserved for the presentation of the current collection. Its interior was inspired by theappointment of the Patek Philippe salons on Rue du Rhône in Geneva.
Napoleon Room
The seductive effect of this room is that it spirits visitors away to the Patek Philippe salons 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 market in Southeast Asia are displayed.
Museum Room
Like the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, this room is subdivided into two departments, one for theAntique Collection, the other for the Patek Philippe Collection.
Rare Handcrafts Room
Artisans demonstrate techniques, especially enameling, with which wristwatches and table clocks aredecorated. 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 ofmechanical 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 RoomThis space is dedicated to the extensive range of Patek Philippe movements – from simple calibers tohighly elaborate ones developed for the world’s most complicated watches.
Interactive RoomThis room allows visitors to immerse themselves in the heart of the Patek Philippe manufacture and thearchitecture of its movements.
Singapore and Southeast Asia RoomThis room pays tribute to Singapore’s 200th anniversary as well as the grand heritage of Singapore andall of Southeast Asia with its rich historic, cultural, artistic, and natural legacy.