Tag: patek philippe

  • MOON WATCH-ING

    Up close with the most romantic of all complications If the recent total solar eclipse had piqued your interest in solar events, you might want to consider getting a watch with a moon phase complication. The complication tracks the moon’s continuous orbit around the earth and shows its current phase as one sees it in…

  • PATEK PHILIPPE: THE AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY

    Where do we begin with a history as rich as Patek Philippe‘s? Well according to their latest coffee table book, we start right from the very beginning of it all. Written by acclaimed author Nicholas Foulkes, Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography covers the evolution of the independent Swiss manufacture from 1839 to the present. “You…

  • DEEPA CHATRATH: THE NEW DEFINITION OF THE FEMININE WATCH

    Just like every other conventional consumer, Deepa Chatrath grew up browsing fancy watch advertisements that fill up the pages of her favourite magazines. Captivated by the art of watchmaking after purchasing her first watch, Chatrath took her personal interest and passion into another level, delving deeper into the intricate world of the watch industry. Now,…

  • PATEK PHILLIPE: A SPORTING LEGACY

    In Jules Verne’s book, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Captain Nemo commandeered perilous expeditions in a submarine called the Nautilus. It is a story filled with adventure and gumption, steering into unchartered waters, battling giant squids, and offering a new perspective on the world.     In a similar way, Patek Philippe’s watch of…

  • PATEK PHILIPPE RE-OPENS AT MARINA BAY SANDS

    After more than two months of renovations, Cortina Watch finally unveiled its 152 sqm Patek Philippe boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in November. The new space houses a contemporary vibe that exudes elegance and symmetry in neutral colours. Dark wooden panels and cream leather create contrasting tones accented with Baccarat crystals and brass…

  • WHY THIS PATEK PHILIPPE WATCH WILL BREAK RECORDS

    At the upcoming Christie’s Important Watches sale, the auction house will be featuring a unique 18k white gold triangular bracelet watch with diamond crystal glass, Ref. 3843/1 by Patek Philippe. Here, we explain why we think this timepiece will break records during its Hong Kong sale on 28 November 2016, Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.…

  • PINK AND POWERFUL

    Delicate and easy on the eyes, the colour pink depicts compassion, love, and healing. No wonder ladies are drawn to this sweet hue. And when paired with sophisticated complications, pink packs a pretty yet powerful wallop in ladies’ timepieces. Allow these rose-coloured horological masterpieces — from pastel, bright, to intense — to satisfy your inner…

  • CHRISTIE’S ASIA TOUR

    In conjunction with Christie’s 250th global anniversary, the auction house has organised a series of events for all its avid collectors leading up to the upcoming Hong Kong Autumn Auctions. Since October, Christie’s has been holding previews, art forums, regional tours, and private sale exhibitions for buyers to gather and share their passion for the…

  • WHIRLWIND ROMANCE

    The tourbillon is revered as one of the most fascinating and intricate watch complications ever invented. Master watchmakers have progressed in creating exceptional timepieces to showcase their craft and ingenious movements. Until today, owning a Swiss-made tourbillon is an exceptional style statement only few can express. Much like a spinning ballerina in a music box,…

  • THE ART OF TIME: SIX MOST ARTFUL WATCHES

    At their simplest form, watches do one thing — tell time. At the other end of the spectrum are mechanical wonders of the highest horological order, fitted with tourbillons, chronograph movements, and astronomical indications. Here, you’ll also find another category, one that applies age-old artistry and techniques to produce works of art.   These “Metiers…