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MeisterSinger – Classic PlusLunascope Golden Moon Steel 40mm
Very romantic – and always correct:
theLunascopewith the golden moon
MeisterSinger watches indicate the peaceful flow of time; the rotation of the single hand is hardly perceptible with the naked eye, despite its high precision. The same is true for MeisterSinger’s first astronomical watch, the Lunascope, with its unusually large and unusually exact moon phase display, where the moon looks almost as realistic as it does in a planetarium.
Above all, however, the movement of the Swiss automatic caliber is so skillfully constructed that it only requires a minor correction after 128 years and not – like many other moon phase watches – already after three years. The moon phase display of the Lunascope is an exact astronomical measuring instrument and at the same time so inspiring to look at that it has already won a number of prestigious design prizes such as the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.
Evenings to remember
The first two Lunascope variants have now been joined by a third, which depicts a glowing golden moon against a dark blue starry sky and is complemented by a dark blue dial with a shimmering sunburst finish. The new model also features superimposed hour numerals and a date window with golden trim.
With its highly unusual representation of the moon, this Lunascope is
definitely the most poetic, romantic watch in the series. Especially
because it always displays the beautiful truth, as the moon can very
well look as golden yellow as this when it appears just above the
horizon. The best way to observe it is out in the countryside, on a
sandy beach, or when looking at a broad view of a mountain range – in
those special moments when nobody counts the seconds and which we love
to remember all the more.
The Swiss automatic caliber with the high-precision moon phase module purrs in its stainless steel case with a slender 40-millimeter diameter and is easy to observe through the screwed, glass exhibition back. The Lunascope with the golden moon comes with a cognac-colored calfskin watchstrap and is on sale right now.
Movement Caliber: ETA 2836 with MS-module, automatic; Frequency 28’800 A/h (4Hz) Power reserve 38hours 25jewels Dial
Dark blue dial with a shimmering sunburst finish
Hour numerals and a date window with golden trim
Golden moon against a dark blue starry sky
Moon phase display at 12 o'clock
Date window at 6 o'clock
Case
Stainless steel Diameter 40 mm Height 12,0 mm
6-screwed exhibition back.
Glass Domed sapphire glass
Water resistance 5bar.
Sapphire crystal. Strap
Calfskin leather strap
Patek Philippe – GRAND COMPLICATION5303R-010 Minute Repeater Tourbillon Singapore 2019 Special Edition
Patek Philippe is presenting a new grand complication with a minute repeater and a tourbillon. For the first time, its open architecture allows the hammers and gongs of the strikework to be observed at work on the dial side. It is a fascinating manifestation of high-end watchmaking artistry and perfect manual finissage. The extraordinary timepiece in an exclusive rose-gold case with white-gold intarsias is being launched as the precursor of a 12-watch limited special edition created especially for Patek Philippe’s “Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019”.
Among connoisseurs, Patek Philippe minute repeaters
are in high esteem due to their unique sound quality, the result of a
continuous know-how transfer from one generation to the next. The
fortunate owners of such timepieces can also enjoy observing the
mechanisms through the sapphire-crystal case backs. But now, devotees of
these resonant celebrations of time can watch the strike sequence
executed by tiny hammers on gongs even while wearing the watch on their
wrists. The new Ref. 5303 Minute Repeater has an open architecture that exposes the heart of the movement.
This degree of transparency and the unique case design might also remind brand enthusiasts of another Patek Philippe creation: the Ref. 5304 Grand Complication with a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar, and a retrograde analog date. That watch was launched as the Ref. 5104in platinum in 2006, then presented in a new rose-gold version as the Ref. 5304 in 2014. It shifted the focus on the innovative perpetual calendar mechanism with displays based on a system of thin sapphire-crystal disks. The new Ref. 5303 echoes the tradition of the Ref. 5304by adopting the aesthetic elements, thus propagating the style of a family of inimitable timepieces. And it pays tribute to the combination of two grand complications: the minute repeater and the tourbillon.
Saluting the caliber R 27
The heart of the new Ref. 5303is the manually wound caliber R TO 27 PS, an advanced version of the legendary caliber R 27 that helped establish the reputation of Patek Philippe watches with minute repeaters. To assure a clear view of the strikework, the movement was partially reengineered to expose the gongs and hammers on the dial side of the plate.
This redesign required some twenty new components that had to be integrated in an already very compact space. The plate was slightly enlarged while the bridges retained their original dimensions. The extra height needed to accommodate the rearranged gongs and hammers was largely offset by the elimination of the dial. However, the thickness of the hammers had to be somewhat reduced in the direction of the center of the watch to prevent the hour hand from being obstructed along its trajectory.
The quest for transparency applies to the tourbillon as well: the underside of its cage can be viewed through an aperture of the plate. At Patek Philippe, tourbillons are usually not visible through the dial to prevent daylight from prematurely ageing the lubricant, which could compromise rate accuracy in the longer term. For this reason, the tourbillon timepieces of the Genevan manufacture can only be seen through the sapphire-crystal case back on the wrist side.
The new Ref. 5303is an exception that exposes the tourbillon on the dial side but the sapphire crystal was endowed with a UV protective coating that shields the lubricants against the harmful effect of sunlight. The display of hours and minutes with pierced, leaf-shaped hands in gold lacquered dark blue is complemented by a seconds subdial with a red hand above the tourbillon aperture. The 356-part movement fulfills the very strict rate accuracy requirements of the Patek Philippe Seal: for tourbillon watches, it tolerates a maximum rate deviation of -2 to +1seconds per 24 hours. After a series of experiments, Patek Philippe decided to attach the gongs directly on the inside of the caseband because this method resulted in improved sound quality for this model.
A striking performance
Patek Philippe minute repeaters are not just a true feast for the ears on account of their rich and reverberant sound quality, they also please the eye with a visual spectacle on the dial side as in the Ref. 5303. It is a genuine work of art that perfectly orchestrates the complex steel parts against the backdrop of the plate coated with 5N rose gold.
The aesthetic appeal of the caliber R TO 27 PS has been subtly reworked to bring its beauty to the fore. Individual parts such as the hour wheel in the center or the hour beak are delicately pierced to achieve the looks normlly found only in skeletonized movements. Patek Philippe also celebrates its skills in the manual finissage of movement parts with fantastic finishes that are usually visible only through sapphire-crystal case backs. The plate is decorated with Geneva striping patiently and painstakingly applied by artisans using a wooden grinding tool.
The recesses in the plate are decorated with perlage, which is also rooted in Genevan watchmaking traditions. The hammers feature a circular satin finish along the contours around the center of the movement. Their edges are exquisitely chamfered and polished. The aperture above the tourbillon is dominated by a mirror-polished bridge. Patek Philippe leveraged its entire know-how in the domain of skeletonization to showcase its artistry down to the very last detail. For instance, the retouching work for poising the balance was applied on the flanks of the rim instead of on the upper or lower faces. The rear side is completely smooth. The plate also displays the black-lacquered engraving of the Patek Philippe signature, the tourbillon number, and the serial number. The finissage on the opposite side of the movement, visible through the sapphire- crystal case back, also complies with the strict requirements of the Patek Philippe Seal without exception. The watch comes with an interchangeable solid-gold case back.
An artistic case in style
The rose-gold case of the new Ref. 5303R-010 Minute Repeater Tourbillon Singapore 2019 Special Edition borrows the inimitable design of the Ref. 5304, showing a broad cambered and polished bezel as well as a case flank and strap lugs with white-gold intarsias in the form of arabesques and latticework. These decorative elements call for the ultimate in artisanship. The slide for actuating the minute repeater in the left-hand case flank is made of white gold as well. As a gesture of reverence to the global première of this grand complication in Singapore, the hour scale is a red-lacquered sapphire-crystal ring decorated with white stars reminiscent of the flag of the Asian city-state. The view of the movement through the display back is framed by a pierced decor in 18K white gold to match the case intarsias. The shiny black alligator strap features red stitching color-coordinated with the hour scale.
A preview series in a limited edition of 12 watches is reserved for connoisseurs and collectors in Southeast Asia; with these watches, Patek Philippe offers minute-repeater enthusiasts a unique opportunity to acoustically enjoy the fascinating mechanism and at the same time visually revel in its most beautiful manifestation from the dial side. This new expression of Patek Philippe’s creation philosophy puts the timepiece user in the focus.
RECORD TURNOUT REGISTERED ATPATEK PHILIPPE WATCH ART GRAND EXHIBITION IN SINGAPORE 2019
Following the Watch Art Grand Exhibitions in Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013, London in 2015 and New York in 2017, the fifth and largest Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore recently concluded with a record turnout of 68,000 visitors over the 16-day
exhibition. Over two years in the making, the largest one of its kind
Grand Exhibition provided a rare and unique opportunity to offer the
public insights into the art of watchmaking and immerse them in the
world of the last independent, family-owned Genevan watchmaking
manufacture.
Held in the premise of the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Theatre, the
space was reconfigured to remove over 1,000 seats, to make room for over
400 exceptional timepieces that were presented in 10 themed rooms
spanning across 1,800 sqm. Special highlights include 120 historic
timekeeping instruments from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva and the
complete collection of Patek Philippe timepieces including some of the
most complicated watches ever created by Patek Philippe – the Calibre 89and the Star Calibre 2000. The Grand Exhibition attracted
visitors from around the Southeast Asia region and beyond, including
media and VIPs from over 25 countries. Opened to the public from 28
September to 13 October, the Grand Exhibition in Singapore was the
longest one Patek Philippe has presented. With a broad array of dome
table clocks, table clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches that are
lavishly decorated by artisans with the mastery of the most elaborate
rare handcraft techniques – engraving, enamelling, wood marquetry and
hand guilloché, the Grand Exhibition once again reinforces Patek
Philippe’s keen interest in preserving the art of watchmaking
“We
are always on the quest for quality because we believe it is an
essential and worthy pursuit over generations. The main goal of having
this Grand Exhibition is really to educate people, and to give a passion
to newcomers and collectors,” shared Mr. Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe. “The history and relationship between Patek Philippe
and Singapore is long and storied from one generation to the next, and
we had wanted to bring the Genevan manufacture here to Singapore. What
we have created is a very unique exhibition. We were impressed by the
turnout and the quality of visitors, numbers of them have high level of
knowledge for artisanship and technical aspects.”
On occasion of the nation’s200th anniversary, Patek Philippe
saluted the city-state and its neighbouring countries with a specially
appointed thematic room and decor, as well as a selection of
extraordinary exhibits that reflected the history, culture and heritage
of Southeast Asia. To mark the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore,
six special editions and an important collection of rare handcrafts
timepieces inspired by the mix of cultural and artistic expressions of
Southeast Asia and Singapore were presented. The Singapore 2019 special edition Ref. 5303R-010 Minute Repeater Tourbillon was
revealed for the first time during the International Press Day on 27
September, presenting a new grand complication with an open architecture
that allows the hammers and gongs of the strikework to be observed at
work from the dial, making another watchmaking breakthrough with this
new creation.
Upholding familial values that Patek Philippe strongly believe in, the Grand Exhibition
hosted Family Days across two Sundays, providing watch aficionados
educational opportunities to share their passion with their family and
the younger generation. The young ones were introduced to the universe
of Patek Philippe through a series of interactive activities like “Time
Treasures” hunt, colouring and watch tattoos, while others participated
in the mechanical clockmaking workshops led by the team of Patek Philippe
watchmakers who guided the young children wearing little watchmakers’
coat through the process of assembly and placing the various parts and
wheels into position for the clock to function.
Patek Philippe retailed a limited-edition commemorative
catalogue that highlights the timepieces that were showcased during the
exhibition. The funds collected will be donated to the National Museum of Singapore to support the preservation of the arts and heritage in Singapore.
“When it was announced that the Watch Art Grand Exhibition was
to take place in Singapore, there was a sense of elation, but also a
sense of deep honour and trepidation to host something of this calibre.
Taking place in the Bicentennial year, Patek Philippe wanted to mark
this edition with an event of extraordinary proportions,” said Deepa Chatrath, General Manager of Geneva Master Time Marketing LLP.
“This exhibition was conceived as a tribute to a dynamic spirit of
Singapore and its strong mix of collectors and enthusiasts based in the
region. Our clients and the general public are all essential in
conveying our message of long term value, tradition, innovation and
craftsmanship. We hope the exhibition has inspired new generations to
work in this industry and to become future clients.”
The Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019was a free public exhibition that exquisitely showcased the Geneva-based environment of Patek Philippe’s
historic salons, workshops, and the world renowned museum. The
exhibition drew inspiration from the deep love for artisanship and
mechanical watchmaking in the region, and through the Museum pieces, Patek Philippe celebrated the 500-year
history of portable timepieces that encapsulate the knowledge and
skills of the brightest minds that came together to create objects of
timeless beauty and precision.
Patek Philippe is pleased to announce that the sixth edition of its Watch Art Grand Exhibition will take place in Tokyo, Japan in 2022.
================= FACTS & FIGURES
No. of days to set up : 23 days No. of days to tear down : 8 days Total time taken to plan the project : 18 to 24 months No. of staff for set up and dismantling : 130 staff Number of containers : 25 Length of cables use : 35km No. of exhibited watches (incl. Museum pieces) : More than 400 No. of historical watches : More than 120 Total number of visitors : 68,000 Exhibition Duration : 16 open to the public days and 2 preview days (Press and VIP) Family days : 2 Clock-making workshops : 26 classes (over 2 weekends, both Sat and Sun) Total no. of seats in the theatre : 2183 Total no. of seats removed for the exhibition : 1189
Movement Caliber R TO 27 PS
Manually wound mechanical movement, minute repeater, tourbillon and subsidiary seconds Diameter: 31.6 mm Height: 8.35 mm Number of parts: 356 Number of jewels: 29 Power reserve: Min. 40hours, max. 48 hours Frequency: 21,600semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Breguet Balance spring stud: Adjustable Functions: Two-position crown: – Pushed in: To wind the watch – Pulled out: To set the time Displays:
Center hour and minute hands
Subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock
Activation of minute repeater: Slide in left-hand case flank Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal Features Case
· 18K rose gold 5N with appliques in 18K white gold
· Sapphire-crystal display back and interchangeable solid back,
both engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE SINGAPORE 2019”
· Case protected against moisture and dust, not water-resistant Case dimensions: Diameter: 42mm Height: 12.13 mm Width between lugs: 20 mm Dial
Red sapphire-crystal scale ring, printed white
Leaf-shaped hands for hours and minutes, 18K gold, pierced, black lacquered
Subsidiary seconds with leaf-shaped hands in 18K rose gold 5N, red lacquered Strap
Alligator leather with large square scales, hand-stitched, shiny black, fold-over clasp in 18K rose gold 5N
Price CHF590,000.
Limitation Unique timepieceLimited Edition- Only 12pieces