Cover Mark your calendars for the biggest watch event of the year!
Mark your calendars for the biggest watch event of the year!
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The second edition of the annual horological event is back!
With a mission to redefine luxury by uniting niche brands and discerning shoppers in a first-of-its-kind lifestyle event, Ultraluxe Festival returns with even more luxury watches, jewellery and lifestyle offerings. This year, the prestigious event will be comprised of four parts: Jeweluxe, the Advocacy Show, Homme, and the highly-anticipated Singapore Watch Fair.
Held at Resorts World Sentosa from 18 to 21 October, the Singapore Watch Fair will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the world of horology in a unique way that promotes community, culture and sustainability. From showcasing rare timepieces from the most prestigious brands at the Essence of Time museum to fostering connections between discerning collectors and visionary watchmakers, here’s everything to expect at this incredible event.
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1. Get up close and personal with rare timepieces
Above Ludovic Ballouard UD Osmium
Above FutureGrail: Breguet pocket watch made in Geneva, circa 1830
Ludovic Ballouard UD Osmium
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Above L’Epee 1839
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L’Epee 1839
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Expect to see timepieces from 20 brands and independent watchmakers, including Cultured Watch, Sartory Billard, Ludovic Ballouard, L’Epée 1839, LANG 1943, Zehua Tan and 2ToneVintage Watches, with some valued up to US$25 million. Among the stunning horological marvels are the Ludovic Ballouard UD Osmium, made from osmium—the rarest precious metal on Earth—and is highly sought after for its distinctive upside-down numeral hour markers.
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2. Explore The Essence of Time Museum
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Rockstar collectors Sandro Fratini and Ali Nael, in collaboration with FutureGrail, will unveil The Essence of Time Museum. This extraordinary collection features rare and historical timepieces alongside limited edition watches with the best in enamel art from Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe and Rolex. Curated by horological multi-hyphenate Arnaud Tellier, who was the former Director and Curator of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva and FutureGrail’s key advisor, watch collectors will gain a deeper appreciation for what it takes to build an investment-grade collection.
For collectors seeking insight into the upcoming November auction, Christie’s Hong Kong will host a preview of their Autumn Auction.
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3. Engage in riveting panel sessions
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With Singapore Watch Fair’s “Talking Time” panel sessions, visitors can glean truly exclusive insights into the world of horology from watchmakers, horological experts and renowned collectors worldwide, including Gary Getz, Sandro Fratini, and Dr Bernard Cheong. One of the discussion topics is the ascent of luxury watches as alternative assets in a dialogue session presented by AXA. Another not to be missed is a conversation on the rise of Chinese watchmaking between Asia’s finest watchmakers, Atelier Wen and Zehua Tan.
Nelson Lee, the founder and festival director of Singapore Watch Fair, says, “Our unparalleled curation ensures that watch enthusiasts are treated to a collection of unique timepieces. These watchmakers take time out of their busy schedules to join us in Singapore for this annual event, where they personally present their craft and stories—an invaluable experience that we are proud to offer. We are thrilled to partner with Resorts World Sentosa, a world-class venue that aligns with our commitment to craftsmanship and unforgettable experiences.”
Above The Singapore Watch Fair will be held at Resorts World Sentosa from 18 to 21 October
The Singapore Watch Fair will be held at Resorts World Sentosa from 18 to 21 October
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Find out more on Singapore Watch Fair's official website, singaporewatchfair.com.
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