Press release
Patek Philippe, Geneva
March 2019
Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 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 thegeneral public can immerse themselves in the world of Patek Philippe as if they werepersonally visiting the historic salons on Rue du Rhône in Geneva, the manufacture inPlan-les-Ouates, or the Patek Philippe Museum. It is a unique opportunity to cast abackstage glance at the last independent family-owned Genevan watchmaking company.
Taking place during the Singapore Bicentennial year, the Grand Exhibition underlines theimportance 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, theyalso play a major role in building appreciation for the work of fine mechanical watchmaking. Thisis 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 mixof cultural and artistic expressions of Southeast Asia and Singapore.
The world of Patek Philippe recreated in ten themed rooms in an exhibition of over 1800
square meters“Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019” is open to the public and admission is free. It isbeing hosted at the Marina Bay Sands Theater in Singapore, and is the venue’s first event of
this nature. The 1800-square-meter exhibition is subdivided into ten themed rooms, each with
its own distinctive ambiance. Visitors can watch a movie portraying Patek Philippe’s history,
admire the manufacture’s complete current collection, and immerse themselves in a uniqueselection of complicated watches as well as a stunning range of movements. Live on site,
watchmakers and artisans demonstrate their skills, offering visitors insights into horologicalartistry and the finesse mastered by specialist artisans such as enamel painters whose guild
has been associated with watchmaking for centuries. After completing the tour, visitors have theopportunity to relax in the Patek Philippe lounge café.
A specially themed Singapore 200th Anniversary room will present selected timepieces andmilestones of Patek Philippe’s history together with key milestones of Singapore’s rich history
since Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in there.

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P.O. Box 2654 – CH – 1211 Geneva 2 – SwitzerlandTel. + 41 22 884 20 20 – Fax + 41 22 884 25 47 – www.patek.com

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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 themsome 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 wonderfulhistoric 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 technicaltimepieces crafted by Europe’s most gifted watchmakers. The “Patek Philippe Collection” offersa 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), andsome of the most famous Patek Philippe “supercomplications”.

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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
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 inGeneva, treating them to a fantastic motion-picture panoramic view of Lake Geneva. This isalso where the limited special editions created explicitly for the South-East Asia market aredisplayed.
Museum Room
Like the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, this room is subdivided into two departments, onefor the Antique Collection, the other for the Patek Philippe Collection.
Rare Handcrafts Room
Artisans demonstrate techniques, especially enameling, with which wristwatches and tableclocks 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 workingsof 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 RoomThis 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 RoomThis 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 RoomThis area showcases selected timepieces and events from Patek Philippe’s timeline alongside
key milestones in Singapore’s history.