By Natalie White

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands has once again proven itself as Asia’s leading shopping destination as it presents A Glitter in Time – Watch & Jewelry Exhibition.

This season’s most coveted gems and timepieces from the crème de la crème in the world of luxury watches and jewelry will be unveiled at the exhibition.

Until 2 September 2012, shoppers can catch one-of-a-kind hand-crafted luxury items from 20 world-class brands such as Bulgari, Chopard, Franck Muller, Hermès, Tiffany & Co., and Vacheron Constantin. In addition to these masterpieces, the exhibition will feature exclusive limited edition pieces that will be available for sale only at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

One of the many captivating displays at the exhibition is Franck Muller – The Master of Complications’ newest innovation, the Giga Tourbillon. Debuting as the world’s biggest tourbillon cage at 20mm, the Giga Tourbillon is a revolutionary piece for all discerning watch lovers. Two of these pieces will be displayed exclusively at The Shoppes.

Italian jeweler Bulgari is showcasing its classic Serpenti Jewelry and Timepieces at the exhibition. Drawing inspiration from the serpent’s strength and energy, the displayed Serpenti collection is the epitome of the finest Italian jewelry pieces found in the world.

Left: Giga Tourbillon by Franck Muller | Right: Serpenti Timepiece by BVLGARI

Renowned Swiss luxury watch and jewelry maison, Chopard, is presenting its Haute Joaillerie necklace and its matching timepiece. Embellished with 127 carats worth of asscher – cut diamonds and 46 carats of oval-cut rubies, the necklace requires long hours of dedicated and exceptional craftsmanship, which is complemented by a matching timepiece set in a bracelet of stunning diamonds and rubies.

Another exclusive collection on display at A Glitter in Time is Chopard’s Mille Miglia GMT Chrono 2012. Bearing the iconic Dunlop racing rubber strap with the famous 1960s racing tyre-tread motif, this limited edition is released in rose gold and stainless steel of 250 and 2,012 pieces respectively.

Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer since 1755, is presenting its most alluring watch. The Kalla Haute Couture à Pampilles is glamorized with 28.9 carats of gems with the renowned hand-wound Calibre 1005. With only one piece available in Southeast Asia, Kalla Haute Couture à Pampilles will be sold exclusively at The Shoppes.

Left: Mille Miglia GMT Chrono 2012 by Chopard | Right: Kalla Haute Couture à Pampilles by Vacheron Constantin

The public exhibition can be viewed at The Shoppes Grand Colonnade South, Bay Level (L1) from 10am to 10pm daily.