Photo: Cortina Watch
Cover Photo: Cortina Watch

The Happy Sport – Tale of an Icon exhibition will run from now till March 13 at the main atrium of Paragon Shopping Centre

Cortina Watch, one of Singapore’s most notable names in watch retail, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. In honour of its Golden Jubilee, the brand has partnered with Chopard for an exhibition to showcase some of its finest timepieces.

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Located at the atrium at Paragon Singapore, the ‘Happy Sport – Tale of an Icon’ exhibition will take guests through Cortina Watch’s longtime partnership with Chopard as well as through a history of its iconic Happy Sport timepiece which continues to be a favourite till today.

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Photo: Cortina Watch
Above Photo: Cortina Watch

The exhibition is led by the emblematic statement that started it all – “Diamonds are happier when they are free,” and showcases Chopard’s artisanal heritage and craftsmanship.

Through six different rooms (or chapters as they are called) the exhibition takes guests through the creative process that led to the iconic Happy Sport timepiece that has been a mainstay of the Maison since 1993. 

The highly instagrammable exhibition also brings to life how the Happy Sport collection embodies the spirit of joie de vivre and the free-spirited modern woman.

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Photo: Cortina Watch
Above Photo: Cortina Watch

The final chapter of the exhibition ends with the union between Cortina Watch and Chopard where guests will be able to see two special edition watches by the Maison.

These are the Happy Hearts Cortina 50th Anniversary and Happy Moon Cortina 50th Anniversary watches which are each produced in extremely limited quantities. 

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Photo: Cortina Watch
Above Photo: Cortina Watch

The Happy Hearts Cortina 50th Anniversary timepiece, which has had only 50 pieces produced, is fitted with a 36 mm stainless steel case and red alligator leather strap.

The watch is fitted with a white dial and features five diamonds and a red heart that move freely on the watch face. The diamonds depict five decades since the humble beginnings of Cortina Watch while the heart represents Cortina Watch’s ongoing efforts to give back to the community. 

True enough, net proceeds from the sale of this watch will be donated to the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF).

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The Happy Moon Cortina 50th Anniversary collection on the other hand have been made in three variations and are presented with a blue aventurine, green aventurine or red mother-of-pearl dial while being paired with 18-carat ethical gold.

Only five pieces have been made available for each dial variation and they will retail exclusively at Cortina Watch boutiques.

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Photo: Cortina Watch
Above Photo: Cortina Watch

The exhibition will be on from now till March 13 and will be accessible to the public from 11 am to 8 pm daily.

Pre-registration can be done here though walk-ins are welcome as well.  

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