Press Release: Singapore’s First Uber Luxe Watch Winder Boutique Opens At ION Orchard
The world of horology and its avid watch collectors is set to cross new frontiers with the official launch of the brand new watch winder boutique, Timeless Gallery, located at ION Orchard.
Timeless Gallery, Singapore’s first and only watch winder boutique, is a masterpiece that showcases a luxurious collection of the world’s finest and most premium German and Austrian names in watch winders, watch cases and mechanical clocks – Erwin Sattler, Dottling and Buben&Zorweg.
Positioned as a premium luxury lifestyle boutique that targets a sophisticated and savvy audience such as avid watch collectors and enthusiasts, Timeless Gallery is poised to stir up strong market interest for watch winders as an evolution from precision winding motors and storage cases to horological art investment for décor and security. Such high tech, multi-functional and customizable watch winders also make great conversation pieces as a brilliant showcase for personal collections of luxury timepieces.
“Timeless Gallery is designed as an ultimate luxury lifestyle boutique that caters to a discerning audience looking for bespoke horological art investment pieces beyond watch collection. The watch winder pieces we carry can be customized according to individual requirements with beautiful mechanical music and precision regulators, while our mechanical clock pieces incorporate the finest tourbillon movements. We are confident that this is something that a sophisticated watch collectors’ market like Singapore will appreciate to complement their personal timepiece collections,” said Mr. Jimmie Tay, Managing Director, Timeless Gallery.
With clear, distinct space demarcating each exquisite brand, the superb showcase includes a mechanical revival of Erwin Sattler’s classical mechanical clocks that double up as décor and security pieces with safety box compartment neatly tucked away behind the fine craftsmanship; the stylish talking pieces by Dottling
that exude luxury from the upholstered casing to its core as opulent, high security safes that store fine watches and jewellery fit for royalty; and bespoke Buben&Zorweg watch winder pieces that can be customized into a walk-in wardrobe or a living room cabinet display that incorporate watch winders, a cigar humidor, a safe and a mini bar display.
Three limited edition star pieces are also brought in exclusively to be showcased during the official launch period, starting from 19 November 2009 for two weeks. They include Buben&Zorweg’s X-007 Collector that features a high tech safe with 29 watch winders; Erwin Sattler’s Thesaurus, a fully automated desk made of the finest precious wood and equipped with eight watch winders; and Döttling’s “Brabant”, the first piece within its favourites collection of antique-inspired safe, is equipped with eight watch winders and four jewelry compartments. This exquisite masterpiece comes in a design reminiscent of the late 19th century royal courts’ opulence, combining the splendor of past epochs with contemporary and precise workmanship of today.
ABOUT TIMELESS GALLERY
Established in 2009, the Timeless Gallery is the first luxury watch winder specialist boutique in Southeast Asia with its first store opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2009. Carrying the finest range of watch winders, watch cases and mechanical clocks from Germany and Austria, the Timeless Gallery is set to expand into the regional markets in Asia over the next few years to offer its concept of timekeeping beyond mere storage and maintenance, and inculcate a true appreciation of horology-related art collectibles.
Timeless Gallery is situated at #04-06, 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard. Tel: 6509 3432.
Category: Watch News
I’m officially confused! It had a “soft” opening lasting a coupls of months *and* an official opening??? It certainly seemed to be operating when I was there in August…. http://bit.ly/Tessm
Hmmm, according to the Press Release I received the official launch was on the 19th of November? Were they actually open for trade when you were over in Singapore in August? I’m confused now too!
The Purist also had something about if offically opening on the 19th: http://home.watchprosite.com/?show=nblog.post&ti=564106
Yes the official launch was on 19th Nov but the soft opening was on 15th Aug at ION…
Hi Jimmie, thank you for clearing that up. The boutique looks absolutely amazing by the way, congratulations!
Jimmie – Thank you
I was at ION at the end of August but unfortunately it wasn’t open either of the times when I went past so hopefully I will be able to next time!
Yes The boutique looks absolutely amazing , congratulations!
what a gorgeous store! Singapore’s lux market just keeps growing. haven’t been since 2000 but would love to go back.