Patek Philippe, the world-renowned Swiss watchmaker, will be having a grand exhibition entitled "The Values of a Family Watch Company" for the first time in Singapore.
Having gone to New York and Los Angeles in the spring of 2008 and Milan in summer 2009, the Patek Philippe exhibition will be in South East Asia for the first time from 27 to 31 May 2010 at The St Regis Singapore, one of Singapore's most eminent hotel.
This extraordinary exhibition will showcase the illustrious 171-year history of Patek Philippe and provide the viewing public a glimpse of the most complete and comprehensive set of Patek Philippe timepieces ever showcased outside of Switzerland.
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Appropriately named, "The Values of a Family Watch Company", the exhibition symbolizes the intrinsic values and philosophy of the Patek Philippe brand, including tradition, heritage, innovation, and the quest for unrivaled excellence in watchmaking.
This grand exhibition is a display of the Stern family's passion and devotion to horological preservation with watch enthusiasts around the world.
Featuring some of the most coveted timepieces, "The Values of a Family Watch Company" offers not only insights into the world of Patek Philippe but also a real journey through the history of watchmaking. This Grand Exhibition by Patek Philippe will display over 250 timepieces including rare and legendary watches from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, Grand Complications from the Geneva watch manufacturer as well as its new 2010 collection.
Since 1839, Patek Philippe has been continuously perpetuating the tradition of Genevan watchmaking. As an independent company, it enjoys total creative freedom to design, produce and complete what experts agree to be the finest timepieces in the world.
Relying on its extraordinary experience, Patek Philippe cultivates a tradition of innovation crowned by an impressive portfolio of more than 80 patents.
A Preview of the Collection - Royal Family of Siam
The collection that was made specially for the Royal Family of Siam will be on display at the exhibition in Singapore. These watches are called "presentation watches" which have generally been ordered by heads of state - pontiffs, monarchs and other leaders - of many countries, to be given as diplomatic gifts to important visitors, or as a token of appreciation for faithful services, loyalty, or acts of great courage