Iconic Swiss watchmaker will present historic timepieces – including the brand’s first-ever wristwatch – at biennial luxury watch show
Patek Philippe is bringing a treasure trove of timepieces from its Geneva museum to Singapore for the city's first Watch Art Grand Exhibition.
Taking place from September 28 to October 13, it marks the first time the showcase has visited the region, and promises to be the largest edition of the brand's flagship touring exhibition yet.
Collecting pieces produced by Patek Philippe as well as other watchmakers, the Grand Exhibition is hosted in different cities every two years, and offers watch lovers a rare opportunity to glimpse rare timepieces with significant historical importance.
Hosted at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre, the exhibition will be divided into 10 themed rooms, showcasing everything from the world's first wristwatch, to some of the most complicated timekeepers ever created.
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Here, we look at five not to be missed pieces at the Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019.
Queen Victoria's watch
This pocket watch was presented to the British monarch in 1851 during the Great Exhibition, at The Crystal Palace, London.
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The Peaches
This pair of rather unusual watches were fashioned into the likeness of two mirroring peaches. Attributed to English watchmaker William Ilbery, the two pieces date back to 1810 and feature elaborate enamel details and pearl accents.
The first Patek Philippe wristwatch
The first wristwatch Patek Philippe produced was a bejewelled gold ladies timepiece featuring a round dial hidden inside a rectangular case. This marks a far cry from today's classic Calatrava design " and could very well be the world's first secret watch.
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The King of Siam Watch
A pocket watch Patek Philippe created for Chulalongkorn " also known as King Rama V of Siamthis historic timepiece offers a display of the hours and minutes, plus a small seconds sub-dial. While the face is rather simple, with Roman numeral hour markers, the back of the watch features an intricate engraved gold and enamel emblem.
Auction records suggest the watch was first sold to the king on December 3, 1897. In 2004, it went under the hammer again and sold for US$57,360 at a Christie's sale.
Antoine Norbert de Patek's pocket watch
Antoine Norbert de Patek acquired this watch to mark his 30th birthday in 1842. The watch was signed "Patek et Czapek", the name of a short-lived house Antoni Patek formed with fellow Czech-born Polish partner Franciszek Czapek in 1839, which ultimately fell apart in 1845.
It wasn't until 1851 that Patek formed the Patek Philippe company with his employee, watchmaker Adrien Philippe.
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