Singapore is a city with a rich and diverse culture. Its skyscrapers exhibit exceptional architecture, blending Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences.
Indeed, the city-state has been guided by a visionary approach to urban planning and has courageously invested in ambitious projects that are at the forefront of contemporary architecture.
“When I think of Singapore, I see an extraordinary blend of ancient and modern. Straw marquetry has a particularly animated look that easily reflects the flamboyance and diversity of this magnificent town.”
Jean-Marie Schaller
CEO & Creative Director
18K Red gold
Unique timepiece
LM-135.50.TSI
The backstory
Straw marquetry radiating in the heart of the city
The straw marquetry serves as a sprightly composition for Singapore’s iconic buildings and evokes the city’s liveliness.
This unusual craft is rooted in a long artistic tradition that demands patience, skill, and a lot of care when handling the material. Each stem of rye is dyed red or orange, then cut and carefully applied piece by piece to cover the entire dial. It requires deep knowledge of the craft to place each fiber in such a way as to capitalize on the natural reflections of the straw and create a composition of light.
The emblematic silhouettes of Singapore appear on this artful backdrop, with the Marina Bay Sands complex dominating the tableau surrounded by the sparkling Supertrees. Also on the dial are the architecturally original Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Singapore Flyer Ferris Wheel and, of course, the famous Merlion, the city’s timeless hallmark, half fish, half lion.
This unique timepiece celebrates Singapore’s exceptional cityscape, which has been driven by an innovative and contemporary spirit.
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Around the World in 8 days
Eight exceptional creations presented in a luxurious, leather-covered wooden trunk.
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Around the World in 8 days
Eight exceptional creations presented in a luxurious, leather-covered wooden trunk.
Technical Data
18K Red gold,
Caliber LM135
Manufacture Calibre
Manual
28800 VPH (4 Hz)
96 hours
Jewels: 26
40.7 mm
Hours, Minutes
30 metres
Alligator
20 mm
Folding clasp
18K Red gold,
Grade 5 Titanium (Inner case)
Dial: Hand-painted relief decoration mounted on straw marquetry
Swiss made
Around the World in 8 days
SINGAPORE is one of the eight AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHT DAYS creations: a contemporary version of the famous odyssey imagined by Jules Verne, revisited by Jean-Marie Schaller and sublimated by the art and excellence of watchmaking.
Eight horlogical works of art
These eight exceptional creations are presented in a luxurious, leather-covered wooden trunk, where every detail showcases the exceptional skills of the craftsmen.
