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Being one of the oldest Swiss watch brands, Girard Perregaux, is not satisfied just sustaining its status, but keeps on striving for breakthroughs and innovations. Just recently in 2021 the brand took its first attempt collaborating with the Aston Martin F1 team and released a few contemporary models.  This historical brand may not be as high profile as other gigantic names such as Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, but we should have already acknowledged Girard Perregaux‘s history and legacy. Yet we probably are not aware of its recent successes, let’s take a closer look at this esteemed brand’s story and popular models.  History and Brand Story of Girard Perregaux The roots of Girard Perregaux can be traced back to the year 1791 when watchmaker Jean-François Bautte signed his first watches in Geneva. Since then the company had proudly been manufacturing watches fully in house from the watch engineering to hand-polishing of every piece.  GIRARD-PERREGAUX Laureato 81065-21-491-FH6A This Maison of Jean-François Bautte of Geneva was later acquired by the Girard-Perregaux company, which is how we know it today, in 1906. The original Girard Perregaux was founded by Constant Girard under his own name in 1852, and after he married Marie Perregaux, he changed the company name as of today’s, Girard Perregaux, in 1956. From that time 1906, the Bautte Company merged with Girard-Perregaux onward, the brand had taken the lead in the world of haute horology.  For over the century, the brand has generated a number of patents and unveiled some of the most complicated masterpieces of that time. Been through the influence of the quartz crisis, Girard Perregaux further reinforced its position in the high end mechanical watch industry.  GIRARD-PERREGAUX Girard Perregaux 49590-39-612-BB6B In the late 1980s, Girard-Perregaux was acquired by the Swiss Sowind Group and 30 years later the Sowind Group has become a subsidiary of the French luxury Corporation, the Kering Group. Transferred to the Kering Group’s umbrella, this Swiss watchmaker has continued to grow and expand its influence in the high end watch market. Amongst the global market that have been desiring the watches from Girard Perregaux Singapore market is especially active.  Popular Girard Perregaux Watches Compared to other watch brands, Girard Perregaux has been focusing on creating masterpieces with elaborate complications. These Girard Perregaux watches are all made in-house in the brand’s La-Chaux-de-Fonds facilities, including its legendary Tourbillon models. Within the GP watch family, there is a wide range of styles such as elegant dress watch line Girard Perregaux 1966, Vintage 1945 and Haute Horlogerie, the world clock model WW.T.C which refers to worldwide time control, as well as its innovative and sports watches Laureato, the diving watch Sea Hawk, the digital watch Casquette, etc.  Girard Perregaux Tourbillon with three gold bridges Being what the brand is well recognised for, its tourbillons with three gold bridges are the flagship model of the brand. The GP tourbillon holds the brand’s core value and legacy and furthermore, has brought incredible fame and honor to the brand by winning numerous international awards.  Image Source: girard-perregaux.com/ Early in 1884, The design of the “Tourbillon with three gold bridges” movement was already patented by Constant Girard in the United States. With a dedicated design in the form of parallel arrows, the movement performed incredibly while at the same time functioning and decorating the watch. In 1889, the Girard Perregaux Tourbillon with three gold bridge was awarded the gold prize at Paris’ Universal Exposition. For these decades, its famed tourbillon has already become a versatile collection that houses a number of exceptional luxury mechanical watches that many watch collectors have dreamt for.  Girard Perregaux 1966 GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 49555-11-131-BB60 As suggested by its name, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 consists of watches which have taken inspiration from the design aesthetics of the 1960s. including not only a very elegant three-hand watch, but also the so-called “Fleming-Watch” with full calendar and moon-phase indication. In 2012, Girard Perregaux released some updated versions, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar version and a 1966 Chronograph model, which has garnered another wave of admiration amongst the Gp watch collectors. These 42 mm GP watches for men have been taken into account as a new grand classic of the brand. Girard Perregaux Laureato First launched in 1975, the GP Laureato is always associated with Patek Philippe’s Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak which were both born in the same period of time. They were considered as the three most memorable models while featuring the same integrated bracelet and octagonal bezels. Although it is less famous than the other two in the mass market, the Girard Perregaux Laureato has also collected a considerable group of supporters as a sought-after model in the family.  GIRARD-PERREGAUX Laureato 81020-11-631-11A While most of the Laureato models featured quartz movements in the 1980s, the brand started to place in-house automatic movements in the Laureato watch in 1995 at the collection’s 20th anniversary. Seeing the high popularity of GP Laureato, the brand released a few updated models and expanded the collection with a sportier Laureato Evo3 model In 2005, and a re-designed version in 2016 for the brand’s 225th anniversary. The 2016 Laureato is equipped with the advanced in-house GP 3300 movement that impressed many watch experts.  At the moment, the current collection is offering a wide range of variations in different case metals including gold, titanium, steel and ceramic, along with dial colors such as blue, black or silver hobnail-pattern (“Clou de Paris”) dial have joined the Laureato collection. There is even a version with a sapphire case, the Laureato Absolute Light, launched in 2020. Special Girard Perregaux Aston Martin Editions  In 2021, Girard-Perregaux formed a partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1 Team and became its Official Timekeeper Partner. The watch brand released three special edition models under its most popular collections, to honor this partnership. They are a Aston Martin Edition tourbillon version with Three Flying Bridges, a Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition as well as, another Laureato Absolute Chronograph in Aston Martin F1 Edition. Girard Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Image Source: girard-perregaux.com/ The original GP Casquette was first introduced as the brand’s innovative quartz watch in production from 1976 to 1978 in 8200 pieces. Actually the digital-display quartz watch was first invented in 1970 by American watch company Hamilton and in the following years renowned watchmakers from Europe and Asia had also presented their own digital watch. And the Girard Perregaux Casquette reference 9931 was one of the most memorable pieces.  Early in March 2021, the brand again revived this sci-fi aerodynamic design and relaunched the Casquette 2.0. Coming up with the updated ceramic and Grade 5 titanium cases, this surprising comeback has again made a hot topic among the market.  Historical yet always strive for innovation, Girard Perregaux is a well esteemed brand that deserve a place in your collection. 

Introduction Organized by the iconic fashion magazine Vogue in New York, The Met Gala is a prestigious glamour event in the world. The first ever edition was of this luxurious event was held in 1948. Since then, it has been served as a high-profile high-fashion gathering of high-profile celebrities. In addition to the creations by the prominent haute-couture houses, the distinguished guests also show off their glittering jewels and premium watches during the red carpet. The edition for the year 2021 was conducted on 13th September. The met gala 2021 theme was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. In this article, we will have a quick glance on various luxury watches worn by high-profile celebrities during the Met Gala 2021. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 A prominent pioneer of the luxury-sports segment, AP Royal Oak is a highly sought-after premium watch collection. During the Met Gala 2021, American professional basketball player Steph Curry chose to wear a gem-set AP Royal Oak Dual Time model. Another prominent celebrity who opted for an Audemars Piguet watch for the event was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Canadian professional basket player, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder team, was spotted with a Royal Oak steel and gold watch in this year met gala 2021 theme. Hublot HUBLOT Classic Fusion 525.OX.0180.LR Hublot is a luxury watch brand known for its connection with young music stars, especially from the hip-hop segment. During the event, Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (Chance the Rapper) preferred a diamond-set Hublot Classic Fusion Gold watch to pair with the eye-catching Ralph Lauren blazer. American fashion stylist Law Roach chose to wear a hublot big bang unico rainbow king gold timepiece. HUBLOT Big Bang 346.CX.1800.RX Hublot is one of the first companies in the world to introduce modern materials into luxury watch industry. Its timepieces fuse contemporary materials and novel techniques with traditional watchmaking mechanisms. The brand’s best selling collection is hublot big bang. Rolex ROLEX Sky-Dweller 326238-0006 Rolex is a globally acclaimed watch brand with millions of ardent followers, ranging from professional divers to high-profile celebrities. During the Met Gala 2021 theme American Rapper Jack Harlow was elegantly dressed in a stunning custom-made tuxedo from Tommy Hilfiger. Equally striking was the rolex skydweller watch that he chose to pair with the dress. Featuring an innovative dual time-zone function, Rolex Skydweller is a perfect timepiece for globetrotters and global business personnel. It comes with a 42mm diameter case topped with an eye-catching fluted bezel. This watch is available in Everose Gold, Yellow Gold, Yellow Rolesor and White Rolesor versions. The Jack Harlow wore a rolex skydweller blue model with Oystersteel case, white gold bezel and bright blue dial. ROLEX Cosmograph Daytona 116509-0044 Youth icon Justin Bieber attended the premier event with a luxurious rolex daytona yellow gold watch. One of the most iconic horological creations ever made, rolex daytona stands for incredible precision and speed. It is available in various dial choices, ranging from the classic black color to cool ice blue and from exotic meteorite to sparkling gem-set iterations. ROLEX Submariner 116610 LV Michael Kors, the renowned couturier and founder of one of the most influential American fashion brands, chose to wear a yellow gold rolex submariner watch with reference number 126618. Known for its underwater capabilities and enduring style, Submariner is a valuable addition to every fine watch connoisseurs’ collection. Patek Nautilus PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus 5980R-001 Nautilus is considered as the most desirable contemporary luxury wristwatch due to its rarity and cult status. Most sought after by fine watch connoisseurs and high-net-worth individuals, it is a showstopper accessory for any high-profile events. During this event, American Professional Basketball player Russell Westbrook and Rapper Lil Baby worn Patek Philippe Nautilus watches to match met gala 2021 theme. Omega Award-winning American model Kaia Gerber chose to wear an omega de ville prestige dewdrop watch during the Met Gala 2021 theme. Kaia is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, who has been associated with Omega since 1995 as a brand ambassador. Dewdrop is a series of ladies watches from the omega de ville family. It is available in automatic and quartz versions. The timepiece worn by Kaia Gerber was likely a diamond-set Dewdrop Prestige quartz model with a black dial and 27.4 mm diameter case. OMEGA Speedmaster 329.30.43.51.02.001 American television host Jimmy Fallon opted for a vintage omega speedmaster watch (Mark II, circa 1972) to pair with his Thom Browne suit. Speedmaster is omega’s most admired and historically important watch collection. It has been known as Moonwatch due to its association with lunar exploration missions, including the first moon-landing of 1969. It was a brilliant decision by Jimmy Fallon to show-off one of the most-loved horological icons during the prestigious met gala 2021 theme. OMEGA Constellation 123.25.27.60.55.001 American professional track and field sprinter Noah Lyles, who is also a brand ambassador of Omega, was spotted with a Constellation 39mm Yellow Gold watch. The Constellation is a stylish dress watch collection, which offers an extensive range of models for men and women. Equipped with the Master Chronometer certified 8801 self-winding co-axial movement, the 39mm omega constellation model is available in stainless steel, bi-metal, yellow gold and sedna gold versions. Richard Mille image source: richard-mille.watchonista.com/ Richard Mille, the ultimate piece of contemporary watchmaking, is a favorite watch model of high net worth individuals and celebrities. Love or hate, these micro-engineering marvels represent the pinnacle of luxury and style. During the Met Gala 2021 theme, a number of high-profile celebrities flashed off their Richard Milles. Among them, most notable were the RM 37-01 Automatic Kiwi of American singer Frank Ocean, the red gold and the baguette-diamond set RM 17-01 Tourbillon of Pharrell Williams. Tag Heuer TAG HEUER Carrera CBN2011.BA0642 Tag Heuer is popular luxury watch brand of film stars and sport personnel. During this met gala 2021 theme, Canadian professional tennis player Felix Auger Aliassime chose to wear a tag heuer carrera watch. Carrera is one of the most celebrated watch collections from the brand. This series been dedicated to professional divers, motor-racing fans and sports watch enthusiasts. Cartier CARTIER Tank WSTA0018 A number of prominent celebrities spotted with Cartier watches. American soul singer Leon Bridges, best known for his 2015 song “Coming Home”, wore an 18k Yellow Gold Cartier Tank Cintrée wristwatch. Italian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello chose to wear an elegant Cartier Tank watch during the met gala 2021 theme. G-shock G-shock DW-9000 seriesimage source: g-shock.co.uk/ Casio G-shock not only offers shock-resistant watches for outdoor activities, it also makes some stylish time-telling creations that can be accessorized with fashionable dresses. During the met gala 2021 theme program, American Rap musician Kid Cudi (Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi) was spotted with a colorful G-shock watch along with his dazzling outfit. The timepiece worn by Cudi was a G-SHOCK DW-6900 model customized by celebrity jeweller Ben Baller.

Introduction Invented by the visionary Swiss-French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet, Tourbillon is the most amazing and visually engaging horological complication. Patented in 1801, it was originally created to cancel out the effects of gravity for ensuring precision of portable mechanical timepieces such as carriage clocks and pocket watches. Breguet commenced the commercial production of tourbillon watches in 1805. According to historians, only 35 examples were commercialized by the great watchmaking genius. Tourbillon (pronounced as tür-bē-yōⁿ) is a French word for whirlwind. In this mechanism, the escapement and balance wheel are mounted in a revolving cage. Due to the complexity involved to manufacture this micro-mechanical device, only a small number of brands offer tourbillon watches in their regular collections. Notable evolutions of this amazing horological mechanism are single, double and triple axis tourbillons, flying tourbillon and Gyrotourbillon. Some high-end watchmaking houses offer timepieces featuring two, three or four tourbillons. The first tourbillon wristwatch was created by Omega in 1947. In 1984, master watchmaker Franck Muller crafted the first wrist-worn timepiece with a visible tourbillon complication at the dial side. Audemars Piguet developed the first self-winding tourbillon wristwatch in 1986. Classic Tourbillon Watches Classic Tourbillon timepieces house the purest form of tourbillon complication as envisaged by its inventor. They usually come with hand-wound movements. Image source: breguet.com/ Reference 3357 from the Breguet Classic Complications series is a classic manual-winding tourbillon watch. Available in rose, yellow or white gold, this breguet watch features a subsidiary dial for hour and minutes display and a single tourbillon cage at 6’oclock with running seconds indicator. One of the smallest tourbillon wristwatches presently available the market, the 35mm diameter model houses the Caliber 558T with a power reserve of 55 hours. The breguet singapore price of this timepiece is more than S$150,000. Image source: alange-soehne.com/ A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon is also a great choice in the classic manual-wound category. Made in Germany, this haute horlogerie masterpiece comes in 18K gold and platinum versions. In addition to the magnificent tourbillon complication positioned at 6 o’clock, this timepiece combines two innovations: stop-seconds function for the tourbillon and the ZERO-RESET time-setting mechanism. It comes in a 39.5mm diameter case. The Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon 8 Jours is a classic variant with longer power reserve. Equipped with a manual-winding movement, this 37.5mm blancpain watch offers an incredible autonomy of 192 hours (8 days). Self-winding Tourbillon Watches These modern tourbillon timepieces are equipped with automatic winding mechanisms. You can discover an impressive line-up of self-winding wristwatches from popular luxury watch collections like AP Royal Oak, Code 11.59 by Audermars Piguet, Breguet Classique Complications, Frederique Constant Highlife, H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer, JLC Master and Vacheron Constantin Traditionalle. Flying Tourbillons Flying tourbillon was designed by German watchmaking instructor Alfred Helwig in 1920. The classic tourbillon mechanism is fixed on both sides where as the flying tourbillon complication is fitted on a single anchor. Due to the cantilevered design, it appears to be flying within its cage. Presently, several luxury brands offer flying tourbillon watches. The leading manufacturers in this segment are Angelus, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Cartier, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte Original, JLC, Louis Vuitton and Roger Dubuis. Image source: glashutte-original.com/ Glashütte Original Senator Tourbillon with Panorama Date combines the mesmerizing flying tourbillon complication with a highly noticeable panorama date display. This glashutte original senator watch features a 42mm diameter case. The dial hosts centre hour and minute hands, large date window at 12 o’clock and the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. It houses a self-winding movement (caliber 94-03) with a power reserve of 48 hours. It comes with signature adornments like Glashütte three-quarter plate with stripe finish, Perlage decoration on balance mirror, skeletonized rotor with double-G symbol and 21-carat gold oscillation weight, diamond capstone at flying tourbillon, bevelled edges, polished steel parts and blued screws. Paying tribute to Alfred Helwig, the inventor of flying tourbillon, this glashutte original watch is available in 18-carat white or rose gold. The glashutte original singapore price of this timepiece is more than S$146,000. Ultra-thin Tourbillons These timepieces feature extremely thin construction. Notable examples are Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon, Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon, Arnold & Son UTTE, Breguet 5367 and JLC Master Ultrathin Tourbillon. BVLGARI Octo Finissimo 102714 Introduced in 2018, the bulgari octo finissimo tourbillon is the thinnest self-winding flying tourbillon watch in the world. Made of titanium, the case measures 42mm diameter and 3.95mm thickness. Inside the octo finissimo tourbillon watch beats Caliber BVL 288, an extremely thin automatic skeleton movement measuring just 1.95mm thickness. It is equipped with a peripheral rotor and provides a power reserve of 52 hours. Octo Finissimo is a series of mechanical bulgari watches renowned for their extremely thin design. Fitted on a titanium bracelet, this light-weight and ultrathin wristwatch spotlights a sand-blasted finish. It has two central axis hands for displaying the hour and minute. The flying tourbillon is visible at 6 o’clock. The Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon watch features a 7.35mm case. The breguet tourbillon 5367 has a 7.45mm case and the Arnold & Son UTTE has a thickness of 8.34 mm.  Featuring 11.3mm thickness, the JLC Master Ultrathin Tourbillon watch is available in 18K Gold, with or without diamond-setting. Powered by a self-winding movement, it comes in a minimalistic time-only configuration or with additional complications like moonphase. The jaeger lecoultre singapore price of this model is above S$119,000. Multi-Tourbillons Image source: breguet.com/ As the name suggests, these wristwatches incorporate two or more complications. Arnold & Son Double Tourbillon, Breguet Classique Grande Complication 5347, Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Double Tourbillon, Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Technique, Roger Dubuis Excalibur Superbia, TAG Heuer MikrotourbillonS and Zenith DEFY Double Tourbillon are some noteworthy examples of double tourbillon watches. An example for Triple Tourbillon is The Tourbillon of Tourbillons watch created by Independent Swiss watchmaker Antoine Preziuso. This extremely complex mechanical manual-wound timepiece incorporates three tourbillons. A watch with four tourbillons is known as quadruple tourbillon. An example is Greubel Forsey Quadruple Tourbillon. Multi-Axis Tourbillons The tourbillon mechanism invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet featured a single axis. Majority of classic tourbillon watches are based on this concept. Gradually, watchmakers have developed various types of mechanisms like multi-axis tourbillons. Revolving on two axes, the double axis tourbillon was developed by English watchmaker Anthony Randall in 1977. This mechanism was initially used with carriage clocks. In 2003, the first double axis tourbillon watch was introduced by Thomas Prescher. Presently, various haute-horlogerie Maisons produced double axis tourbillon watches. Most notable examples are Thomas Prescher Mysterious Automatic Double Axis Tourbillon Watch and Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino. The notable examples for Triple Axis Tourbillon watches are Jacob & Co. Astronomia Flawless Triple Axis Tourbillon, MB&F LM Thunderdome Triple-Axis Tourbillon, Thomas Prescher Triple Axis Tourbillon Regulator, Cabestan Triple Axis Tourbillon and Franck Muller Revolution 3. Gyrotourbillon Gyrotourbillon is a special kind of tourbillon mechanism that rotates on two difference axes. It means that both the inner cage and outer cage of the tourbillon revolve for an enhanced protection against the effects of gravity. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a manufacturer of gyrotourbillon watches. Image source: jaeger-lecoultre.com/ In 2004, the esteemed Swiss watch Maison introduced a double axis spherical tourbillon mechanism known as Gyrotourbillon I. In 2008, the jaeger lecoultre Gyrotourbillon II was launched. Presently, the Manufacture is offering a number of high-complication wristwatches equipped with this intrinsic mechanism. The latest additions to this jaeger lecoultre watch series are the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, the Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 and the Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel.

Tiffany Blue is a unique color associated with the iconic American luxury jewellery and specialty retailer Tiffany & Co. This emblematic shade was first used for the cover of Tiffany Blue Book in 1845. Trademarked since 1998 and standardized by Pantone in 2001, this alluring color is called 1837 Blue. The recent launch of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany & Co. limited edition collection has caused an increasing popularity of watches with blue dials. As tiffany blue is a proprietary color, other watch brands use identical shades like turquoise or aqua blue to catch up the latest trend in the market. Let us discover five such timepieces with the exact or similar color theme. Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A Tiffany Blue Announced in December 2021, the Nautilus tiffany watch is a very special creation. Firstly, it commemorates the 170th anniversary of a long-standing partnership between the prestigious Swiss manufacture and Tiffany & Co. With the production limited to just 170 pieces, this model is one of the rarest Patek watches made in the modern era. It is moreover the final edition of patek philippe nautilus 5711, as the Geneva Maison has decided to terminate the production of this highly sought-after reference. Image source: patek.com/ The Nautilus Ref. 5711 Tiffany Boutique exclusive watch boasts a lacquer dial with the iconic Tiffany blue color. It has a 40mm diameter stainless steel case fitted on an integrated bracelet. To certify its exclusiveness, the limited edition patek philippe tiffany and co watch features special inscriptions on the sapphire crystal case-back. The charming horizontal pattern dial also spotlights the names of both grand houses, a rare attribute in modern Patek watches. It has a water resistance of 120 meters. Driven by the Caliber 26-330 S C, this three-hand automatic Nautilus also features a date window at 3 o’clock. PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus 5711/1A-011 Launched in 1976, Nautilus is one of the most admired contemporary wristwatch collections. Depending upon the material, complication or gem-setting, patek philippe nautilus price in Singapore is ranges from SGD 40,000 to SGD 800,000. Introduced in 2006, Reference 5711 is the best-selling series within this collection. The suggested patek philippe nautilus 5711 price of the Tiffany Blue® special edition is approximately SGD 71,000. Interestingly, the first piece of this exclusive wristwatch was auctioned by Phillips for a whopping $6.5 million. Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Turquoise Blue Dial Image source: rolex.com/ Introduced in 2020, the Oyster Perpetual 36mm Ref. 126000-0006 model is known as rolex tiffany blue because its turquoise dial looks similar to that of the limited edition Nautilus Ref. 5711 Tiffany. It has now become the most sought-after OP 36mm watch. It features an Oystersteel case and Oyster-style bracelet. Rolex is also offering a 41mm version with a turquoise color dial: reference 124300-0006. ROLEX Oyster Perpetual 124300-0002 Both 36mm and 41mm rolex oyster perpetual watches are equipped with the Caliber 3230, a superlative chronometer-certified, in-house self-winding movement introduced in 2020. It has an enhanced power reserve of 70 hours thanks to the newly developed Chronergy escapement. They display the hour, minute and centre-seconds. The hands and indexes are enhanced with Chromalight. Both references are water resistant up to 100 meters. Usually, the rolex oyster perpetual price singapore starts at S$ 10,000. The selling prices of turquoise dial watches may be more excessive due to high demand. Grand Seiko SBGA407 aka Skyflake Grand Seiko is known for its superb wristwatches featuring exceptionally precise movements, meticulously finished cases and immaculate dial styles. For various dial designs, the Japanese luxury watch brand usually draws inspiration from the country’s natural splendor, including snowy filled mountains, lush green forest, lakes, sand dunes and etc. One of the most admired GS dial pattern is snow-flake, the style used in the best selling models like SBGA011 and SBGA211. Image source: grand-seiko.com/ In the current portfolio, the brand is offering a beautiful timepiece as an alternative option for Patek Tiffany Blue. This model (SBGA407) has a blue snow-flake dial. Due to its striking resemblance with the blue sky of the winter season, this enchanting dial texture is called Skyflake. The watch is equipped with the Spring Drive 9R65 movement, which provides the smooth sliding motion of the blue centre seconds hand across the striking snow-blue dial. In addition to basic timekeeping, the grand seiko skyflake watch displays the date and power reserve. GRAND SEIKO 9R Spring Drive Spring-Drive SBGA415 This timepiece features a 40.2mm diameter stainless case with Zaratsu polished surfaces. The sapphire crystal caseback offers the magnificent view of the well-liked Spring Drive caliber from the Grand Seiko 9R family. Grand Seiko SBGA407 has an approximate retail price of 7,800 Singapore dollars. Frederique Constant Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture “Year of the Fiftieth” Introduced to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the United Arab Emirates, this exclusive Frederique Constant timepiece boasts a distinct turquoise blue dial inspired by the Gulf seas. Launched in partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi&Sons, this exemplary model is limited to 50 pieces. frederiqueconstant.com/ Introduced in 1999, Highlife is an iconic watch collection. In 2020, the brand revived this remarkable series. Its special features include the specially designed case, the globe motif dial, and the integrated bracelet system for seamless fitting and quick swapping of straps. The Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture “Year of the Fiftieth” watch comes with a highly polished titanium case with a diameter of 41mm. The main dial is adorned with the unique ‘Yas’ Marina blue color and the sub-dials (day of the week, date and month/leap year) are in dark grey. Just like all frederique constant watches from the Highlife collection, this model spotlights the globe pattern decoration on the dial. The midnight blue moon-phase disc features silvered moon and stars. The Highlife perpetual calendar watch is equipped with the in-house developed FC-775 movement. It has a power reserve of 38 hours. The frederique constant singapore price of this timepiece is near about S$14,750. Casio Baby G BA-111-3A Baby G is the feminine equivalent of the Casio G-Shock collection. Dedicated to active and stylish young women, this series offers glamorous timepieces in a variety of hues including various blue shades as alternative options for the tiffany blue color. If you are searching for a Baby G model with tiffany style blue dial, BG169R-2B is the best choice. This digital watch comes with an aqua blue metallic dial, case and band. Image source: casio.com/ The baby g casio model BA-111-3A comes with a Turquoise blue color case and matching band. It has a white dial with analogue hands and digital display. Another option is BGA-170-2B, which features a Marine Blue theme. Just like the popular G-Shock series, the Casio baby-g-shock watches are extremely shock-proof and water resistant (100 m or 200m). The case, bezel and strap are made of resin. The glass is mineral crystal. These robust yet stylish timepieces are equipped with quartz movements. They usually come with vibrant dial styles, offering a multitude of functions like time display, stopwatch, countdown timer, world-time, alarm, full calendar, 12/24H and etc. The casio baby g singapore price range is S$100 to S$300.

The Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet is one of the most admired luxury watch collections. Introduced in 1972, this exceptional series is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. It proudly expresses the Vallée de Joux based fine watchmaking manufacturer’s savoir-faire and forward-thinking spirit. When it launched in the early 1970s, this high-end sports watch broke the prevailing aesthetic codes of that era. The legendary Swiss watch designer Gérald Genta opted for conventional features for the Royal Oak. Firstly, for the first time in the history, the prestigious manufacturer selected stainless steel to produce a luxury wristwatch. Known as “Jumbo”, this audemars piguet royal oak model measured a 39mm diameter. It was equipped with the self-winding calibre 2121 featuring an ultra-thin size. Its emblematic features include octagonal steel bezel secured with hexagonal screws, Tapisserie dial, slim self-winding movement and stylish integrated bracelet. Meticulously crafted and carefully finished according to the highest haute-horlogerie traditions, the Royal Oak timepiece instantly became popular among affluent customers with a passion for progressive lifestyle. Subsequently, the manufacturer has expanded this luxury sports watch collection by adding new versions featuring various case sizes, materials, movements, complications and other details. Celebrating the golden jubilee of this flagship series, Audemars Piguet has painstakingly created a number of new royal oak models. Let us explore the details about the most recent evolutions from the acclaimed AP watch family. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding 37 mm 15450ST.OO.1256ST.02 Royal Oak Self-winding 37mm The new Self-winding 37 mm line-up represents a new design evolution marking the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak series. Although retaining the aesthetic codes of the original Royal Oak, the latest edition presents slight developments to improve ergonomics, reliability and performance. Audemars Piguet has added some enhancements to the case to ensure more ergonomics features than the previous Royal Oaks. The design of the integrated bracelet has also been improved for making it thinner and lighter, thus assuring optimum comfort on the wrist. The manufacturer has also undertaken some design enhancements on the hour-markers, the logo and the minute track to provide aesthetic harmony across the different models. Image source: audemarspiguet.com/ The new royal oak selfwinding 37 mm is available in various dial colors: black, light blue, midnight blue, light green, khaki green and silver. These timepieces feature Grande Tapisserie pattern dials. Equipped with the Self-winding Calibre 5900, the ap royal oak 37mm watch display hour, minute, central seconds and date. The oscillating weight of the movement is made of 22K pink gold. It has a power reserve of 60 hours. Audemars Piguet is presently offering stainless steel, Bi-metal and 18K gold versions of this watch. Diamond-set variants are also available. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 39mm 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01 ROYAL OAK “JUMBO” EXTRA-THIN This timepiece is a tribute the very first royal oak watch “Jumbo.” Just like its illustrious ancestor, the reference 16202 features a 39mm diameter case. While the historical model was made of steel, the new 50th anniversary edition is available in 18K gold, platinum and steel versions. All the new Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin watches are equipped with the AP 7121 self-winding movement. Boasting an ultra-thin profile with a thickness of just 3.2mm, this caliber generously provides an exceptional power reserve of 55 hours.  Image source: audemarspiguet.com/ Imbued with a more contemporary style, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” watch displays hour, minutes and the date. Except the platinum model, all models spotlight the “Petite Tapisserie” pattern dials. The stainless steel variant features a midnight blue dial. The pink gold version comes with a smoked grey dial where as the yellow gold variant has a smoked yellow-gold toned dial. The platinum ap jumbo watch is available with a smoked green dial with sunburst finish. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph 38mm & 41mm 26315ST.OO.1256ST.02 ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING CHRONOGRAPH In the modern design evolution series launched to mark the golden jubilee of the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet is also offering new 38mm and 41mm versions of its Self-winding Chronograph. Available in stainless steel, 18K gold and Gem-set iterations, both variants spotlight the popular Grande Tapisserie pattern dials. The new Royal Oak Chronograph models are available with various dial colors like Grey, Khaki Green, Light Blue, Midnight Blue (Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50), and Silver. Both models feature luminescent coated, baton hands and applied indexes. Image source: audemarspiguet.com/ The new 38mm audemars piguet royal oak chronograph is equipped with the automatic 2385 movement. Beating at 3Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour), it provides a power reserve of 40 hours. It incorporates the 30-minutes register at 3 o’clock, the small seconds at 6 o’clock and the 12-h counter at 9 o’clock. Equipped with the Caliber 4401, the new Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph 41 mm models display the 12H counter at 3 o’clock, the small seconds dial at 6 o’clock and 30 minute register at 9 o’clock. Endowed with a “50-years” oscillating weight in rhodium-toned 22-carat pink gold, this automatic movement has a power reserve of 70 hours.  Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph 41 mm in Frosted Gold Image source: audemarspiguet.com/ This timepiece merges the iconic Gerald Genta style with a rare ornamental technique known as Frosted Gold, produced in collaboration with Italian jewellery designer Carolina Bucci. The first Frosted Gold Royal Oak was introduced in 2016. Now, Audemars Piguet is presenting two new ap royal oak chronograph models featuring this exquisite finish in white or yellow gold. They feature Grande Tapisserie dials in grey or yellow-gold color. The movement is Caliber 4401, same as the new design 41mm Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph series. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 mm Gem-set Image source: audemarspiguet.com/ Designed by Emmanuel Gueit and introduced in 1993, Royal Oak Offshore is a sportier evolution of the iconic Royal Oak family. This distinct series has been known for bold and masculine characteristics. In 2021, Audemars Piguet launched new design evolutions of this watch in 42mm and 43mm versions, including a number of royal oak offshore chronographs and divers. Joining the 50th-anniversary celebration in 2022 is a new series of diamond-set versions equipped with the Caliber 4401 self-winding fly-back chronograph movement. These sparkling creations are available in 43mm diameter case size, with bezel-set or full-set options. Presently, the brand is offering 18K white gold models in the recently launched gem-set edition. Depending upon the version, brilliant-cut or baguette-cut diamonds are used. The dial design can be fully paved, or “Méga Tapisserie” pattern. The new ap royal oak offshore 43 mm Gem-set watches are offered with a full-set metal bracelet or rubber strap. Pricing Audemars Piguet belongs to the holy trinity of the luxury watchmaking along with Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. The brand has been positioned in the high-luxury segment. The audemars piguet singapore price typically starts at S$ 20,000 for entry level models. For high complication watches, precious metal variants and diamond-set versions, the selling prices usually go above S$ 100,000. The least expensive AP wristwatch is the 33mm Royal Oak quartz watch in steel. In the self-winding segment, the audemars piguet royal oak price starts at S$ 30,000.

Introduction Hamilton watches has recently collaborated with the world-renowned American television costume designer Janie Bryant to create a watch capsule for the women of today and tomorrow. For this Hollywood-styled edition, the company has chosen Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph, Ardmore Quartz and Lady Hamilton Vintage Quartz watch models from the brand’s popular American Classic family. Each timepiece from this extraordinary series is available in two new looks – one for Today and one for Tomorrow. Hamilton watches has been intimately associated with the film industry since the 1930s. So far, hamilton watches have starred in more than 500 movies and TV shows. Janie Bryant is an Emmy® Award winning costume designer. Her celebrated works include designing costumes for popular American TV dramas like “Mad Men,” “Deadwood” and “Why Women Kill.” The timepieces from the Hamilton watches x Janie Bryant collaborative series show off eye-catching details inspired by Hollywood glamour. Total six models are available in this distinct watch capsule. Hamilton Watches X Janie Bryant – Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph The Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph is a 1960s inspired classical sports watch. It typically features a 40mm diameter case and the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. H38426820 image source: hamiltonwatch.com For the model for Today, Janie Bryant has opted for a modern interpretation featuring a beige PVD-coated stainless steel case and a beige gold PVD dial with off white sub-dials and beige gold PVD plated indexes. This automatic chronograph watch model (reference H38426820) boasts a softer appearance by coupling its practical stopwatch functions with subtle beige gold PVD coated hands and a soft-touch, rose-colored leather strap. H38436830 image source: hamiltonwatch.com The hamilton intra matic automatic chronograph variant created for Tomorrow boasts an alluring yellow gold PVD-coated steel case. It comes with a matte black dial with yellow gold plated sub dials, hands and indexes. This model (reference H38436830) is provided with a lustrous gold leather strap to precisely match dazzling gold-color sub dials. Fitted with sapphire crystals, both models are water resistant to 100 meters. The hamilton watch singapore price of each variant is S$3,310. Hamilton Watches X Janie Bryant – Ardmore Quartz Hamilton Ardmore Quartz is a versatile timepiece inspired by the art deco style. Equipped with the ETA 980.163 quartz movement, this rectangular watch for women features an 18.7mm x 27mm case made of stainless steel. It boasts a minimalistic dial with two centre hands (hour and minute) and a discreet small-second sub dial at 6 o’clock. H11241810 image source: hamiltonwatch.com Janie Bryant has elevated the ardmore timepiece for today’s women by artfully combining neutral colors and pleasing textures. The soft, light yellow gold colored case is paired with a captivating silver-white opaline dial. It spotlights yellow gold PVD plated hands and four Roman numeral hour markers. This version (reference H11241810) comes with an off-white, alligator-imitation leather strap with light yellow gold plated stainless steel pin buckle. It costs about S$890 in Singapore. H11221850 image source: hamiltonwatch.com For tomorrow’s Ardmore quartz watch, Janie Bryant has opted for a shimmering stainless steel case with polished finish. This interpretation boasts a sunray finished silver dial with yellow gold PVD plated hands, small seconds counter and hour-marker indices. This sophisticated, smart and playful model (reference H11221850) is paired with a dazzling metallic silver calf leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle. The selling price is approximately S$790. American Classic  H11411115 Fitted with mineral crystal glass, these ladies hamilton watches are water resistant to 30 meters. Hamilton Watches X Janie Bryant – Lady Hamilton Vintage Quartz Inspired by the historic pendant watch designs, Lady Hamilton Vintage Quartz features a 19mm x 15mm stainless steel case. It houses the ETA 280.002 quartz movement for driving the hour and minute hands. H31201130 image source: hamiltonwatch.com For the Capsule watch for today, Janie Bryant has chosen a purple PVD coated case. The deep plum color generously provides this timepiece an exciting and unique persona. It boasts a timeless black dial with four sparkling single-cut diamond hour markers, respectively positioned at 12, 3, 6 and 9. The talented designer has elevated the watch’s inborn vintage appeal with a brilliant stroke of whimsy. To harmonize with the case color, this hamilton ladies watch model features purple PVD plated hour and minute hands. It is presented on a stainless steel purple PVD bracelet with a clasp. The recommended retail price of this rectangular watch women model (reference H31201130) is S$990. H31281150 image source: hamiltonwatch.com For the Lady Hamilton Vintage Quartz Capsule watch for tomorrow, Janie Bryant has adopted a distinct design with an engaging depth. For this, she has juxtaposed light and dark shades. The black PVD coating on the steel case perfectly counterbalances sunray finished silver dial. Its yellow-gold PVD hands and spherical hour markers enhance the luxurious appeal. The black PVD-coated chain bracelet complements the alluring nature of this timepiece (reference H31281150), which retails at S$990. American Classic  H31231113 Mounted with a scratch-proof sapphire crystal, this lady hamilton watch has a water resistance of 50 meters. Summary In the movies and television shows, Costume designer performs a critical task behind the screen to establish a narrative’s setting and a character’s personality. It demands excellent fashion-sense, extensive knowledge and specific skill. A recipient of Hamilton’s Behind the Camera Awards, Janie Bryant is a leading specialist at using the power of costume design to take audiences beyond the screen. With this impressive Capsule collection, Hamilton wanted to revisit its heritage through a new vision. Janie has refreshed the brand’s iconic selection in a way that looks towards tomorrow without forgetting yesterday. The award-winning designer has transformed three of Hamilton iconic American Classic pieces into vivacious examples of her recognized expertise. All the three models selected for the Hamilton X Janie Bryant capsule collection are historically important for the great watchmaking brand. The principal aim of this ambitious project was to create two distinct interpretations of each model, for accurately representing the styles of today or tomorrow. Comprising of six timepieces, this special series has been made for the women of today and tomorrow. To create today’s style, subtle colors, delicate textures and warm tones were used. For the capsule watches of tomorrow, she has selected bold and bright design themes. These dazzling and fashionable timekeepers invite you to travel through time in Hollywood-style. Both authentic and innovative, each version reflects Janie’s extraordinary attention to detail and a love for research. This capsule re-imagines the relationship between the past, present and future.

The Japanese watch making behemoth Citizen is a leading innovator in the modern timekeeping arena. One of its most acclaimed innovations is Citizen Eco drive, a proprietary technology that converts any type of light source into electrical energy to power timepieces. The eco drive is a best-selling watch series from the iconic Japanese company. The brand offers an impressive lineup of Eco drive models, ranging from elegant dress wristwatches to extreme sports timepieces like Promaster. In some of its light-powered watches, Citizen uses advanced precision timekeeping technologies like Radio Controlled and Satellite Wave-GPS. The Eco drive Citizen singapore product line-up is comprised of time-only, date, day-date, chronograph, triple calendar, GMT and world-time watches. Some of them additionally spotlight a moon-phase or 24-H display. Majority of timepieces feature stainless steel case with silver, black, golden or bi-color surface finishing. A few models are made of Super Titanium, an in-house developed material with superior features. Regular Quartz Vs Citizen Eco drive The advent of quartz watches in the 1970s revolutionized the world of watchmaking. Instead of a mechanically driven mechanism, these timepieces employ electronic circuits to indicate the time in analogue or digital methods. The energy source of a traditional mechanical timepiece is a mainspring barrel where as quartz watch is driven by a miniature power cell. In regular quartz watches, the battery needs replacement whenever it runs out of charge. Solar-powered timepieces typically feature a miniature solar panel (usually beneath the dial), which converts the sunlight into electrical energy. They house rechargeable cells capable of conserving the energy for long durations. In 1976, Citizen launched the world’s first light-powered analogue quartz watch. Named Eco-drive because of its eco-friendly nature, this innovative and award-winning system converts any kind of light (artificial or natural) into electric energy to power the timepiece. Inside each Citizen eco drive watch, a lithium-ion battery accumulates sufficient energy for operating the functions for several months without light exposure. These rechargeable cells eliminate the frequent replacement of batteries. Accordingly, when it comes to longevity, eco-dive calibers outsmart regular quartz watch movements. A Quick Glance on Various Citizen Eco Drive Collections Presently, the brand is offering a comprehensive selection of Citizen Eco Drive watches featuring various types of movements, including state-of-the-art Radio-controlled and Satellite Wave-GPS calibers. (1) Citizen Eco Drive This segment typically represents the Citizen timepieces with stainless steel cases and standard Eco drive movements. It includes classic, contemporary, sports, dive and military-inspired models. Citizen’s stainless steel eco drive watches for men come with blackened, silvered, gold-toned or bi-color finishing. A few sports models have tachymeter or diving bezels. Eco-Drive AT8110-61L The best-selling men’s Eco Drive watches are Axiom, Stileto, Brycen, Corso, Calendrier, Diver and World time. Mounted with mineral or sapphire crystals, most of these timepieces offer an impressive water resistance rating of 100 or 200 meters. Depending upon the model, these watches come with time-only, chronograph, date, world-time, GMT or perpetual calendar functions. The brand also offers Eco-drive watches inspired by the iconic Citizen chronomaster mechanical watch of the 1960s. Citizen also offers ladies watches from its Eco-drive collection. Available in time-only configuration or with the date, they incorporate enchanting details and luxurious finishing. Depending upon the model, they feature plain, textured or mother-of-pearl dials. The Citizen L series for women also includes a number of stylish Eco-drive timepieces. The standard water resistance rating of ladies’ Eco-drive range is 50 meters. (2) Citizen Eco Drive Promaster The Eco-drive segment also includes a number of Promaster watch models in stainless steel. Promaster Eco-Drive CC7015-63E These timepieces are designed for extreme activities. Three Promaster categories are available: Air, Land and Marine. Among them, a best-selling model is the Citizen promaster diver watch with 200m water resistance. The Promaster Eco-Drive Altichron model comes with an altimeter that can measure up to 10,000 meters altitude. (3) Citizen Eco Drive Super Titanium The brand also delivers various Eco Drive wristwatches made of Super Titanium, a proprietary material which is five times harder than stainless steel. Citizen offers various types of classic, modern and sporty iterations made of this extremely durable yet light-weight material. These Citizen eco drive titanium watches are expensive than their counterparts in stainless steel. Eco-Drive Black Dial Titanium CB0140-58E Among them, the PROMASTER Eco-Drive Professional Diver 1000m in Super Titanium is the world’s first light powered diving watch with a 1,000m water resistance rating. The brand has also offers a PROMASTER Eco-Drive Diver 200m Super Titanium version, inspired by the iconic Professional Diver 1,300m model released in the 1980s. (4) Citizen Eco Drive One The Citizen Eco Drive One is the world’s thinnest light-powered wristwatch. It is available in Super Titanium and Stainless steel versions as well as in a limited edition featuring Cermet case and Altic bezel. (5) Citizen Eco Drive Radio Controlled Citizen’s Eco Drive Radio Controlled timepieces combine ultimate precision of atomic timekeeping with the long-life and excellent durability of eco-drive technology. They are capable of capturing time signals transmitted by terrestrial radio stations that take reference time from an atomic clock accurate to 1 second every 100,000 years. Presently, this service is limited to selected regions only. Radio Controlled Green Dial CB0240-29X The best-selling Eco Drive Radio Controlled watch models from the present line-up are World Chronograph A-T, Promaster Skyhawk A-T, Promaster Land and PCAT. These stainless steel wristwatches are available with silvered, gold-toned, bi-color or blackened cases. These sports watches are synchronized to an atomic time clock for superior accuracy. The World Chronograph A-T watch incorporates the H804 Eco-Drive movement in a 43mm case. It offers 1/20 second chronograph, Date, Perpetual Calendar, 12/24 hour, power reserve and World Time (26 time zones) functions. Featuring a 45mm case, Citizen’s Promaster Land Eco drive watch features perpetual calendar, 12/24 hour time, alarm, power reserve indicator, date and world time (24 time zones). The Eco-drive PCAT Radio Controlled watch comes with a stainless steel case and offers alarm, chronograph, date, perpetual calendar and world time functions. PCAT models also spotlight external or internal tachymeter bezels. The Promaster Skyhawk A-T watch features world time (43 cities), 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours, perpetual calendar, dual-time, alarms, countdown timer, digital backlight, UTC display, power reserve indication and pilot’s rotating slide rule bezel. This model is also available in “Blue Angels” editions as a tribute to the US Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron. The collection also includes a men’s Super Titanium™ Atomic Timekeeping watch with perpetual calendar, date and world time. Equipped with sapphire crystal glass, Citizen’s Eco Drive Radio Controlled timepieces come with water resistances of 100m or 200m. (6) Citizen Eco Drive Satellite Wave-GPS Citizen’s Satellite Wave-GPS is an extremely advanced precision timekeeping technology utilizing position data and a time signal from GPS satellites. It features the world’s fastest timekeeping signal reception speed from GPS navigation, and offers accurate and correct time for your precise location, wherever you are. The Citizen Satellite Wave GPS timepieces maintain an outstanding level of accuracy of ±5 seconds per month. Attesa Eco-Drive GPS Satellite Waves CC9075-52E Combined with the Eco Drive technology, the Satellite Wave-GPS watches can offer extremely precise timekeeping with remarkable endurance and excellent stability. The popular watch models from this segment are Satellite Wave GPS, Satellite Wave GPS Freedom, Satellite Wave GPS Diver 200M and Satellite Wave GPS F950. These sophisticated timepieces usually come with a multitude of functions like world time, chronograph, dual time-zones, universal coordinated time display, perpetual calendar, alarm, count-down timer and indicators for daylight savings time, power reserve and light level. Depending upon the model, the case is made of stainless steel or super titanium. Subject to the version, the water resistance can be 100m or 200m. They feature sapphire or mineral crystal. Price details The Citizen eco drive singapore price range starts at S$200. The standard Eco Drive watches in stainless steel with time-only or date functions are usually available within the S$200-500 segment. The Eco-Drive Super Titanium Gent’s models with time-only display sell in the S$400-500 range. The Citizen promaster eco-drive diver 200m gent’s watch in Super Titanium costs in the region of S$650-750. The estimated Citizen singapore selling prices of Promaster Eco Drive watches (including Radio-Controlled and Satellite Wave-GPS) vary from S$450 to S$4,000. The Citizen L (ladies) Eco drive models are offered in the 350-1,000 Singapore dollars range. The retail price of the Eco Drive One stainless steel watch is approximately S$4900. The Super Titanium variant has a suggested selling price of over S$ 6,000. The limited edition Eco-Drive One model in Cermet with Altic bezel costs above S$8,000.

In addition to their time-keeping functionality, watches have been considered as ideal accessories for representing the status or style of a person. Soon after the First World War, the wristwatch became a must-have lifestyle accessory for everyone. Accordingly, to capitalize on this opportunity, several Fashion brand companies have ventured into watchmaking. Among them, some couture houses have succeeded to establish their own manufacturing facilities. The fashion brand industry is comprised of various segments, ranging from affordable casual clothing and lifestyle accessories to high-priced haute-couture creations. In the Fashion watch sector, you will find independent designers, ingenious labels and prestigious luxury fashion brand. In this section, we bring to light five iconic Maisons with impressive capabilities and technical know-how in producing excellent and stylish timepieces. According to the Fashion brand ranking, they constitute an exclusive group of the 5 most venerable luxury houses with an impressive watchmaking heritage. Chanel Chanel was founded by Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel in 1910. The Neuilly-based French haute-couture fashion brand has been known for popularising sporty, casual chic designs. In 1987, the first Chanel watch was introduced. Appropriately named Première, this model featured a distinct dial design inspired by the shape of the N°5 perfume bottle cap. In 1990, the Mademoiselle watch was unveiled. Presently, the luxury fashion brand’s flagship collections are J12, Première, Boyfriend, Code Coco, Mademoiselle Privé and Monsieur. Chanel also offers magnificent jewellery timepieces like N°5, Camelia, Comète, Plume De Chanel, Ruban, Sous Le Signe Du Lion, Coco Crush and Matelassée. Lambskin 20mm Premiere Chain Introduced in 2000, J12 is the first sports watch from Chanel. The brand utilises highly resistant ceramic (black or white) and stainless steel for manufacturing cases and bracelets of J12 watches. They are available with high-precision quartz movement or exceptional mechanical calibres with automatic or manual-winding mechanisms. Debuted in 2003, the Chanel j12 watch in white ceramic introduced a new category of luxury watches. The present generation J12 automatic watches are equipped with KENISSI movements. This extensive collection offers both gents and ladies’ timepieces with various case sizes: small, medium and large. The J12 series includes basic time-only watches as well as complication timepieces featuring chronograph, second-time zone or tourbillon. The Boyfriend is a stylish rectangular watch from the house of Chanel. This series offers both quartz and mechanical wristwatches. It is comprised of ceramic, gold and steel watches in small, medium and large segments. Launched in 2016, MONSIEUR is driven by the very first in-house mechanical movement developed by Chanel. In 2017, the stylistic Code Coco watch was introduced. In 2019, the company became a stake-holder in Swiss movement manufacturer KENISSI. In the same year, the J12 white ceramic watch won the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Award in the Ladies category. J12 Phantom Ladies Watch H6185 Chanel timepieces are available in a retail price range starting at SGD 6,000. Among these, some exclusive creations and diamond-set watches cost above SGD 100,000. Cartier Cartier is a French luxury goods conglomerate founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group, it is one of the most prestigious jewellery Maisons in the world. Cartier’s design studio is located in Paris. The company has its own production facilities in Switzerland for various manufacturing activities associated with full-fledged watch manufacture. Cartier’s watchmaking legacy dates back to 1904 when Louis Cartier designed a wristwatch for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Brazilian pioneer aviator renowned for his outstanding contributions towards the development of modern aviation. It marked the birth of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. In 1919, the luxury house launched the emblematic Tank watch. Tank Américaine WSTA0016 Presently, Cartier offers an excellent selection of luxury timepieces for both men and women. The significant collections from the brand are Ballon Bleu, Ballon Blanc, Drive, Pasha, Rotonde, Santos, Maillon, Tradition, Librere, Baignoire, Ballerine, Tank, Crash, Hypnose, Tonneau, Tortue, Clé De, Ronde, Calibre, Captive and Panthère. Among these, Maillon, Baignoire, Ballon Blanc and Panthère are dedicated Cartier watch women collections. The Cartier watch ladies range also includes high-jewelry secret models embellished with diamonds and other gemstones. Depending upon the collection, Cartier wristwatches are available in 18-carat gold, stainless steel, black steel, bi-metal (gold and steel), platinum and titanium versions. The brand’s product range includes wristwatches in various case sizes (small, medium, large and extra-large) and shapes like round, rectangular, cushion, square, tonneau and asymmetrical. They feature quartz, automatic or mechanical movements. The Maison also offers mechanical high-complication models like the mysterious double tourbillon watch and some dazzling diamond-set timepieces. Ballon de Cartier 40mm Automatic WSBB0040 In Singapore, the retail price range of Cartier watches varies from SGD 5,000 to SGD 400,000. Gucci Founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921, Gucci is one of the most prestigious fashion brand in the world. The brand has been known for its Italian Dolce Vita. The Florence based luxury clothing and fashion accessories Maison ventured into watchmaking in the 1970s. Stamped with the world-renowned Swiss Made label, Gucci watches fuse Italian creativity with Swiss expertise. Grip Quartz White Dial YA157410 Now the part of Kering Group, Gucci has its watch design studio in Neuchâtel, the manufacturing facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds and a dial production unit in Ticino. The brand offers ladies, gents and unisex timepieces. The prominent wristwatch collections are 25H, Grip, G-Timeless, G-Frame, G-Chrono, GG 2570, Interlocking, and Dive.  The brand also offers exclusive Gucci watch women lines like Diamantissima and Horsebit. The Dive series includes some impressive Men’s Gucci watch sports models. All of them have their own distinctive case designs and aesthetic features. Equipped with automatic or quartz movements, all Gucci timepieces bear the Swiss Made label. Capitalizing the manufacturing capabilities of Kering group, Gucci has also developed an in-house self-winding movement for its automatic 25H model. In the aesthetics side, the fashion brand generously incorporates its iconic designs and patterns on the case, dial and strap of every timepiece. The most popular motifs used in the watches are Bee, Snake, Tiger, Multi-icons, GG Interlocking symbol, Diamante and Stripe. Gucci watch models come with stainless steel or gold PVD cases. The brand additionally offers some limited series models in 18K gold. All timepieces from the brand are fitted sapphire crystal glasses. They have a water resistance rating of 30 to 50 meters. Gucci’s dive watches are tested for a water resistance of 200m (regular quartz category) and 300 meters in case of automatic diving model. G-Timeless Quartz YA126487B In Singapore, Gucci watches are available in the retail price range of S$700 – S$13,000. Hermes Hermès is a French fashion brand luxury house renowned for its immense expertise in magnificent leather goods and accessories, high-fashion clothing, perfumes, jewellery and premium wristwatches. Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, the French Maison has been associated with the world of watches since the 1920s. Initially, utilizing its saddle-making expertise, the company launched watchstraps. In 1928, the first Hermès watches were launched. At present, the company has its own production facilities in Switzerland for making watchcases, straps, movements and dials. Hermes’ Arceau and Cape Cod collections offer timepieces for both men and women. Its Slim D’Hermès and Carré H ranges are dedicated to men. The brand’s exclusive ladies watch families are Médor, Nantucket, Faubourg, Galop D’Hermès, Kelly, klikti and Heure H. Heure H QuartzHH1.110 Hermes’ wristwatches and pocket watches are made of 316L stainless steel or precious metals like gold or platinum. Proudly bearing the Swiss Made label, they utilise high-precision self-winding, hand-wound or quartz movements. Most of the Hermes watch models feature shaped cases inspired by the iconic designs and symbols of the French Maison. For example, the Heure H spotlights an H-shaped case evoking the first alphabet of the brand name. The Galop D’Hermès watch takes inspiration from the world of Horse racing and it features a distinct case designed after the metal stirrups of horse riding saddle. Like these, many other timepieces evoke the company’s heritage in the saddle making. Some Hermes watches incorporate the styles inspired by well-loved clothing designs of the House, especially the scarves. The fashion brand additionally offers timepieces with artistic dials featuring miniature paining, motifs, enamelled, porcelain, Millefiori or marquetry. Its product portfolio also includes diamond-set watches and high-complication wristwatches featuring the perpetual calendar or tourbillon. The approximate retail price range of Hermès watches in Singapore is S$3,500 to S$65,000. Louis Vuitton The most valuable luxury fashion house in the world, LV traces its origins back to 1854. It is a principal subsidiary of Parisian business conglomerate LVMH. Louis Vuitton began manufacturing its wristwatches in the 2000s with the launch of Tambour, which is right now the most comprehension timepiece collection in the fashion brand’s portfolio. Its other wristwatch collections are Escale and Voyager. The company has its own watch manufacturing facilities in Switzerland. Bearing the world-renewed Swiss Made label, Louis Vuitton watches unite the prestigious Swiss watchmaking traditions with the fashion brand’s heritage and modern technology. They are available in automatic and quartz versions. Escale Worldtime Minute Repeater watch Since its establishment, the French Maison has been associated with the world of travelling. Indeed, one of its initial products was a flat-topped trunk made with Trianon canvas, which revolutionised the luggage industry. Louis Vuitton’s timepieces take inspiration from such iconic creations and designs. The iconic motifs typically used with the brand’s timepieces are LV monogram, Damier and Graphite. Equipped with state-of-the-art movements, LV watches feature stainless steel, colored steel or gold cases. The fashion brand also offers diamond-set wristwatches. In addition to the basic luxury watch models that indicate time with or without date, Louis Vuitton offers an impressive lineup of premium timepieces with chronographs, dual time zone, flying tourbillon or extraordinary multi-complications. TAMBOUR CARPE DIEM (PIC From:louisvuitton.com) The approximate retail price range of Louis Vuitton watches in Singapore is S$6,000 – S$400,000. Read More : Suunto Rolex IWC Watches Breitling Cartier Hublot Hamilton Chopard Panerai

Wristwatches are an extremely important fashion accessory. It has the ability to make or break an outfit and can add that extra bit of glam even to the simplest outfit. The wristwatch market today is extremely crowded. A huge number of brands, some old some new cater to an ever-expanding customer base. Why is the customer base ever-expanding you ask? A wristwatch is a timeless accessory that shall not run out of popularity any time soon. Just like the ever-popular wristwatches, a brand that has also continued to live on timelessly are Casio G Shock watches. This is a brand that has stayed trendy for more than decade now. Trends generally tend to be short-lived but from the look of this, the G Shock watch trend is here to stay. G-Shocks are the most common amongst teenagers, for their uniqueness as well as special functionalities. Singapore is no exception to this either, with G-shocks on wrists becoming an increasingly common sight. Whether it’s G Shock Singapore or G-Shock Japan, these watches are often seen as a status symbol, which marks a person as part of the “cool” crowd. Watches are also a fashion item that can be collected, with every influencer or fashionista having at least one G-shock in their collection. Want to know which G-Shock watch your favorite influencer favors? Let’s dive right into the list then. 1.   G-Shock GW-9400 Rangeman The first watch on this list is the hugely popular Rangeman GW-9400. The watch gives off a rather rugged and strong vibe, but that’s not to say it shall also keep you classy. The specialty of this watch is that you can pair it with anything. Wearing comfortable lounge wear, this watch will add on to the look. However, going for a more classic suit or jacket look? This watch will add the fair bit of adventure and playfulness to the outfit. This G shock watch has gained huge amounts of popularity in Singapore.  This watch is also water resistant up to 660 feet, as well as resistant impact. This makes it suitable for various adventure sports such as scuba diving and many others. G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400J-1JF 2.   G-Shock GW2310 Atomic Solar Second on the list is the Atomic Solar, and keeping with its name it looks absolutely amazing on your wrist. However, its visual is not what differentiates this from the others. The watch does not use a digital battery, but is instead powered by a solar panel. This G-Shock watch has gained huge amounts of popularity in Japan.   It can also be used to keep up to 4 daily alarms, and fully charged it lasts about 26 months. This Casio G-Shock would be an amazing addition to any accessory collection.  GW2310-1 Source From: casio.com 3.   G-Shock XL Ana-Digi GA100 Contrary to the usual vibrant colors and flashy designs are commonly seen on a G-Shock watch, this watch has a more toned-down look. With its dark look, this watch can add a bit of mystery to any outfit. Stay assured that this watch shall go well with any outfit, without you putting in any effort. This G Shock smartwatch will keep you updated at all points of time.  With the toned down dark look, you shall get all of the unique functionalities that G-Shock offers just at the press of a button. If subdued is your style, this one is meant for you. A unique model in this collection was also released named G Shock One Piece. This was based on the popular Japanese anime One Piece.  GA100-1A1 Source From: casio.com 4.   G-Shock Rangeman Solar Digital Survival Watch GW-9400-1 Looking for a watch that has a more aggressive vibrant look, fitted for the adventurer within you? Look no further than this. Perfectly suited for outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, it is resistant to mud and dust. It also comes with the triple functionality of compass, thermometer and altimeter-barometer. GW9400-1Source From: casio.com 5.   G-Shock Tribute GW-5000-1JF The unique specialty of this watch is that, it has been released as a copy of the popular G-Shock DW-5000C. This watch serves up a vintage look, with all of the modern functionalities, such as G Shock bluetooth found within the newly released G-Shock watches. If you are looking for something vintage, this watch is right up your alley. GW-5000-1JF 6.   G-Shock Frogman Diver’s GWF-A1000 Another watch for the adventurers amongst us, this watch has been certified for usage during underwater diving. Added on to it, the buttons of the watch is also usable underwater. This watch also has an analog display, as compared to the digital display commonly found in G-Shock watches. GWFA1000-1ASource From: casio.com 7.   G-Shock Full-Metal Stainless Steel GMW-B5000D-1 If you are a fan of full—metal body watches, then this one is for you. While most metal watches have an analogue display; this watch provides you with a digital display. It also has various buttons which give you access to the various functionalities of the watch.  You shall have the best of both worlds with this, an elegant metal body as well as digital functionalities. This G shock SG also comes in a trademark G Shock gold color.  GMWB5000D-1Source From: casio.com 8.   G-Shock GPR-B1000-1JR Rangeman Looking for an adventure trip, which may put you through some tough conditions? This Rangeman shall serve as your best companion. Created to survive in the harshest of weather, stay assured that this piece will remain with you for a very long time. It also comes with solar panels and navigation through GPS. The design and display of the watch is also rather unique, making you stand out from the crowd. 9.   G-Shock GGB100-1A9 Mudmaster The most vibrant and colorful watch on this list, this piece shall serve you the classic sporty look. It has been crafted with a guard structure case made out of carbon core, to reduce the impact, and ensure this unique piece lasts a long time. This G Shock Mudmaster is a great addition to any outfit. Contrasts have also become hugely popular in today’s fashion world. This watch shall help you perfect a stylish contrast look, which will keep heads turning all day long. GGB100-1A9Source From: casio.com 10. Casio GA110-1B G-Shock The last one on this list, is an everyday wear watch. The story of how this watch rose to fame is rather interesting. There are several videos on the internet, of people trying to break this watch. They serve as a proof of truly how much this watch can withstand. As we all know, it is the everyday watch that truly takes most of the beating, this piece shall survive it with you. This G shock black watch is a masterpiece, meant for everyday wear. It also comes with the trademark G-Shock display, and screams classic to everyone who takes a look at it. GA110-1BSource From: casio.com The G shock Mudman is also a great option for adventure lovers.  Now that you have reached the end of this list, you are now fully equipped to buy the new G-Shock perfectly fitted for your needs.  Read More : Suunto Rolex Omega IWC Watches Breitling Cartier Hublot Hamilton Chopard Panerai