Swiss luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe will be holding its much anticipated Watch Art Grand Exhibition at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre from 28 September to 13 October. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Patek Philippe will be retailing a limited-edition commemorative catalogue that highlights hundreds of timepieces from its collection that will be showcased during the exhibition.
All proceeds from the sales of the commemorative catalogue will be donated to the National Museum of Singapore in support of the preservation of the arts and heritage while reinforcing Patek Philippe’s values in continuation.
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Deepa Chatrath, General Manager of Geneva Master Time Marketing LLP said, “We are delighted to be able to continue Patek Philippe’s relationship with the National Museum, in our joint endeavour to cultivate and grow the appreciation of culture and respect for our environment in Singapore and beyond.â€
Patek Philippe has been instrumental in developing the appreciation of the art of mechanical watchmaking amongst watch collectors and enthusiasts in the Southeast Asian region.
In conjunction with this endeavour, Patek Philippe has also supported cultural performances, as well as arts and heritage projects in the region, and have previously collaborated with the National Museum in support of the refurbishment of the Glass Rotunda, a multilevel Museum space and the Story of the Forest installation.
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Chang Hwee Nee, Chief Executive Officer of the National Heritage Board added that the contributions from donors like Patek Philippe are invaluable as it allows national institutions to continue engaging visitors in Singapore’s history in fresh and innovative ways while making their heritage accessible to all.
Patek Philippe’s Watch Art Grand Exhibition is set to be its largest edition of the event spanning across 1,800m2 floor space, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Patek Philippe and explore 10 theme rooms, each with its own distinctive ambience.
This includes the Rare Handcrafts Room where artisans demonstrate watch decorative techniques and the Napoleon Room where an ambitious display of Lake Geneva in motion-picture spirits its visitors away to the birthplace of Patek Philippe. The core of the exhibition, however, is the Museum Room. Like the manufacture’s museum in Geneva, the Museum Room houses two departments, one for the Antique Collection and the other for the Patek Philippe Collection.
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The exhibition will also be highlighting the cultural dynamics of Singapore and its neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia with the addition of the Singapore and Southeast Asia Room, where a glimpse into the land’s history, culture, art, and natural surroundings is provided through a selection of exquisite timepieces, each with a story that evokes the region.
