Is the wristwatch one has on the wrist a form of communication? That may well be the case given for example, that an expensive wristwatch is generally viewed as a status symbol. There are those who also wear certain wristwatches as an expression of themselves and of course, those who sport them more for their time-telling functionality. As Hollywood actress … More
How many orchid species are there in the world? Well, according to a report on livescience.com, orchid expert Tom Mirenda was quoted as saying that the Orchidaceae family has more than 25,000 flower species and more are being discovered every day. Such numbers of orchid species are five times that of the mammal species, as we came to realize from … More
Timepieces were among the jewellery pieces showcased at the Étourdissant Cartier exhibition staged at the Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris at the Fort Canning Arts Centre in October 2015. We were actually delighted to sight the Rotonde de Cartier panther granulation watch, a timepiece that was launched in 2013. Take a closer look at its dial and the seedbed of gold … More
Can precious stones like diamonds be brought to life? For us, the answer is a resounding yes, if the “magician” or perhaps it is better to say, jeweller, is none other than Cartier. Breathing life into diamonds was just one of the memorable magic performed by Cartier at the 2015 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie held in Geneva. The … More
There is no doubting that Cartier’s timepieces have a strong identity. While many can strongly associate the brand with its dial designs featuring Roman numerals, the sole use of this numeric system for the brand’s identity simply isn’t the case, literally. The watchcase is another key factor that has clearly defined Cartier’s timepieces. The brand has a legacy and well-known … More
Do you appreciate high jewellery, especially that from the art deco era? Well, if you happen to be in Southeast Asia, Singapore in particular on Saturday, 31 October 2015, then do make it a point to visit Étourdissant Cartier, an exhibition which features more than 600 pieces of high jewellery, haute horlogerie and precious objets d’art. This is the only … More
What happens when watchmaking complications such as the minute repeater, flying tourbillon and perpetual calendar are put together in a Cartier timepiece? You will get the most complex of all Cartier timepieces and this is exactly what the brand debuted at the 2015 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva. Known as the Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication Skeleton … More
If you do not already own one, can you recall the most recent encounter with a Cartier wristwatch on a friend or family member? Given the brand’s widespread popularity, it would have been very recent. Now, what collection was it from? Was it the Tank, the Santos or Ballon Bleu de Cartier? It would most certainly be quite easy to … More
When the subject of the Winter’s Tale was brought up in recent times, what came to mind was the play by William Shakespeare (1564 to 1616). Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale, first published in 1623, is “unshakeable” thanks to the unforgettable lectures from great literature teachers during my schooling days. Cartier’s animated Winter Tale is different in the sense that it reminds … More
What accessories complement the look for a superstar like Andy Lau? Well, among other things, the Cartier Tank MC wristwatch is one such accessory and this was revealed at the recently-concluded Watches&Wonders exhibition which ran from 25 to 28 September 2013. [Watches&Wonders was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read the article about the exhibition on timewerke.com: … More