The importance of Asia for Swiss Watch Exports

A lady admiring Patek Philippe timepieces on display in Singapore. Photo: © Cortina Watch / Patek Philippe. 2016.

How large is the market in Asia for Swiss watch brands? Well, there is no doubting Asia’s importance as it is the biggest market for Swiss watch exporters, accounting for half of such exports in terms of value. In 2015, the total value of Swiss watch exports worldwide was CHF21.5 billion, representing a decline of 3.3%, according to the Federation … More

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special Edition: The day and night watch

Jaeger LeCoultre’s Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special Edition is a piece that was specially made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence. What is special about this Jaeger-LeCoultre Singapore Special Edition in stainless steel is the lacquered map of Singapore on the back of its reversible case. Retailed at SGD13,900 and available only at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s two boutiques in Singapore: at ION Orchard and at Marina Bay Sands The Shoppes. On the right is the Sentosa Merlion. Photo of Sentosa Merlion: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. The colourful Sentosa Merlion was possible thanks to projection mapping and was taken on 8 August 2015 at 9pm. Photos of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Singapore Special Edition watches: © Jaeger-LeCoultre

Made specially to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence (1965 to 2015), the most prominent feature on Jaeger LeCoultre’s Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special Edition is the lacquered map of Singapore at the rear of its reversible case. The Singapore map bears the country’s red and white colours including the flag symbols comprising the white crescent moon … More

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition à Quantième Perpétuel 8 jours SQ: Artistic showmanship

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition à Quantième Perpétuel 8 jours SQ (Skeletonised Perpetual Calendar watch with 8 hours power reserve) in a 42mm diameter white gold case and housing the Calibre 876SQ manual-winding movement. Limited to 200 pieces. Priced at SGD160,000 / MYR369,000 (Malaysian Ringgit). Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Timmy / Elfa 2014

When viewing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Grande Tradition à Quantième Perpétuel 8 jours SQ or the skeletonised perpetual calendar watch with 8 days of power reserve, do take note of three main handcrafted elements: the skeletonising, engraving and enamelling. The skeletonised movement is apparent and so is the transparent blue enamel work on the rim of the dial where the hour indexes … More