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Must Visit: TEMPUS - The Temple of Time - 5 to 9 September in Singapore

TEMPUS  –THE  TEMPLE  OF  TIME

Setting  the  World  Stage  for  a  New  Revolution  in  the  Movement  of  Contemporary  Horological  Art

 SINGAPORE,  6  June  2007:  The  Hour  Glass  set  the  clock  ticking  faster  as  it  revealed  more  insights  into  its  award‐winning  watch  festival,  TEMPUS  - The  Temple  of  Time .  Set  to  create  a  new  revolution  in  the  watch  world  come  5th to  9th  September,  The  Hour  Glass  has  shifted  TEMPUS  into  high  gear  in  its  persistent  advocacy  for  the  global  movement  of  contemporary  horological  art.

 Promising  a  second  installment  of  unprecedented  magnitude,  TEMPUS  – The  Temple  of  Time  has  assembled  close  to  double  the  number  of  exhibitors,  compared  to  its  inaugural  show  in  2004  –  TEMPUS  - The  Great  Watchscapade.  More  than  55  brands  and  trade  partners,  together  with  over  S$150  million  worth  of  timekeepers,  will  greet  the  thousands  of  visitors  expected  at  the  five‐day  event,  estimated  to  cost  over  S$2.5‐million  to  produce.   TEMPUS  - The  Temple  of  Time  will  be  held  at  the  Raffles  City  Convention  Centre  in  Singapore.

The Cartier booth at 2004 Tempus

 TEMPUS  - The  Temple  of  Time  will  bring  a  luxurious  feast  of  multiple  world‐firsts  and  highly  innovative  watch  premieres  to  captivate  connoisseurs  and  enthusiasts  alike:  One-of-a-kind  exhibits  from  Antiquorum’s  Only  Watch  2007  Auction,  magical  wonders  of  mechanical  music  by  Reuge,  the  unveiling  of  the  world’s  first  Museum  of  Contemporary  Horological  Art  (MOCHA),  a  tender  preview  of  the  finest  and  rarest  Argyle  pink  diamonds,  intriguing  CEO  plenary  sessions  and  watchmaking  workshops  by  Jaeger‐LeCoultre  and  Glashutte  Original,  a  fascinating  exhibition  of  400‐Day  torsion  clocks,  multiple  world  premieres  of  2007  novelties  by  highly  reputed  houses  such  as  Ulysse  Nardin  and  Urwerk  including  a  S$4.0  million  masterpiece  by  Richard  Mille,  special  TEMPUS  commemorative  editions,  and  a  photohorology  competition  to  cap  it.  Demonstrations  by  master  artisans  such  as  Bulgari’s  dial‐engraver,  fine  movement  hand  finishing  by  Audemars  Piguet,  and  DeLaneau’s  miniature  high‐fired  enamelling  will  also  provide  visitors  with  first‐hand  experience  of  the  art  and  craft  of  fine  watchmaking.

“We  are  elated  by  the  tremendous  show  of  support  by  our  brand  partners,  global  media  and  clients;  and  what  we  have  revealed  so  far  is  only  a  peek  into  the  exciting  world  of  TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time.  The  Hour  Glass  fundamentally  believes  that  this  second  installment  of  TEMPUS  will  propel  the  movement  of  contemporary  horologial  art  forward,  sparking  a  new  revolution  in  global  watch  culture  and  consciousness,”  said  Michael  Tay,  Executive  Director  of  The  Hour  Glass.

Michael Tay, Executive Director of The Hour Glass at the press conference on 6 June 2007

Supported  by  the  Singapore  Tourism  Board  and  the  watch  industryʹs  top  trade organisations,  the  Fondation  de  la  Haute  Horlogerie  and  the  Federation  Horlogere  Suisse,  as  well  as members  of  the  Academie  Horlogere  des  Createurs  Independants  and  Time  Aeon,  TEMPUS  ‐ The  Temple  of  Time  will  be  part  of  a  lavish  line‐up  of  exclusive  events  offered  under  A  Luxe  Affair,  Singaporeʹs  premium  lifestyle  season  this  September  and  October.

Mr.  S.  Iswaran,  Minister  of  State  for  Trade  and  Industry,  Singapore,  will  be  the  guest‐of‐honour  officiating  the  opening  of  the  five‐day  mega  watch  event.

Antiquorum  ONLY  WATCH  2007

The  world’s  largest  specialist  watch  auctioneer,  Antiquorum,  partners  The  Hour  Glass  to  showcase  35  one‐of‐a‐kind  masterpieces  that  combine  rarity  and  exclusive  know‐how,  commissioned  by  His  Serene  Highness  Prince  Albert  II  of  Monaco.   TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time  will  be  the  only  Southeast  Asian  stop  of  this  worldwide  tour,  which  includes  New  York  and  Geneva.   The  most  prestigious  names  in  the  watchmaking  world  including  Patek  Philippe,  Harry  Winston,  Richard  Mille,  De  Bethune,  Ulysse  Nardin  and  Louis  Vuitton,  have  donated  a  unique  piece  to  raise  funds  for  the  research  on  Duchenne  muscular  dystrophy  cause.  The  collection  will  be  auctioned  in  Monaco in  late  September.

Rio   Tinto  Diamonds  ‐ Argyle  Pink  Diamond  Tender  Preview

Witness  for  the  first  time  in  Singapore,  the  showcase  of  Rio  Tinto  Diamonds  annual  Argyle  Pink  Diamond  Tender  at  Glajz  Collection  Privēe.  Be  dazzled  as  the  alluring  beauty  of  65  of  the  rarest  and  most  exceptional  pink  diamonds  from  the  remote  north  of  Western  Australia  envelopes  you.  Slated  to  be  sold  later  this  year  by  special  tender,  these  precious  Argyle  Signature  Stones  represent  the  finest  and  rarest  collection  offered  in  the  world.  A  magnificent  collection  of  fine  jewellery  created  around  the  unique  beauty  and  colour  of  these  diamonds  will  also  be  exhibited.

Reuge  –  A  dynasty  dedicated  to  the  magical  wonders  of  mechanical  music

Celebrating  the  art  of  mechanical  music  since  the  14th  century,  Reuge  will  be  presenting  breathtaking  pieces  at  TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time.  Be  enthralled  by  the  precision  and  sweet  serenades  from  singing  birds  including  the  exquisite  Emperor’s  Nightingale,  which  will  be  exhibited  for  the  first  time  in  Singapore.  Witness  an  extensive  range  of  palm‐sized  musical  boxes  and  table‐sized  stand‐alone  creations  from  the  masters  of  musical  mechanical  art.

The  TEMPUS  All‐Black  Commemorative  Collection

The  Hour  Glass  presents  eight  All  Black  themed  commemorative  editions  created  to  symbolise  a  unification  of  modernity,  class  and  innovation.   Be  transfixed  with  these  rare  creations  all  poised  to  intoxicate  the  hearts  of  watch  cognoscenti  the  world  over.

PhotoHorology  Competition

Participate  in  the  TEMPUS  Photohorology  Competition  and  articulate  time  through  the  lenses.  From  15th  May  to  31st  July,  members  of  the  public  are  invited  to  share  their  point  of  view  on  time  in  two  categories  and  themes  ‐ ‘The  Watch’  and  ‘Conceptualising  Time’.   Winners  will  have  the  opportunity  to  have  their  works  displayed  at  TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time,  published  in  leading  watch  publication  Revolution,  and  win  SINN  watches  and  top‐of‐the‐range  Canon  cameras.  For  more  details,  log  on  to  the  official  website  of  TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time  at  www.thehourglass.com .

CEO  Forums  &  Plenary  Sessions  –  Insights  from  Industry  Insiders

Chaired  by  industry  movers  and  shakers,  including  Thierry  Stern  from  Patek  Philippe,  Jean  Claude  Biver  from  Hublot  and  George  Henri  Meylan  from  Audemars  Piguet,  these  sessions  will  transport  the  audience  directly  into  the  little  known  world  of  haute  horology,  providing  valuable  industry  insights  and  industry  trends.  Set  to  trigger  debates  on  current  topics  and  issues  in  world  of  the  watchmaking,  the  sessions  include  talks  and  discussions  on:  “The  Naked  Truth  –  Behind  the  Evolution  of  the  In‐house  Watch  Movement  and  the  Value  and  Utilisation  of  New  Material  Components  in  Watchmaking”,  “21st  Century  Watch  Design  –  Influences  from  Pop  Culture  and  Urban  Industrial  Design”  and  “The  Birth  of  Contemporary  Horological  Art  –  Implications  for  the  Watch  Industry”.

Technical  Artistry  –  Watchmaking  is  not  as  simple  as  it  seems

Peek  into  a  watchmaker’s  atelier  and  be  enthralled  with  the  live  manifestations  of  technical  artistry  by  some  of  the  world’s  most  respected  watch‐making  houses.  Unusual  sessions  include  a  live  demonstration  of  miniature  high‐fired  enameling  by  DeLaneau  and  dial‐engraving  by  Bulgari.

Dial‐engraving  by  Bulgari

Come  witness  the  live  demonstration  by  the  Master  Dial  Engraver  from  Bulgari  as  he  chisels  a  new  look  on  five  different  gold  dials  to  create  five  exceptional  watches,  all  of  which  will  be  available  for  sale  at  TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time .

(This will be carried out by an engraver from Cadrans Design S.A., a high-end dial specialist owned by the Bulgari Group. This is a rare chance to see this outside of Switzerland. - SJX)

Miniature  High‐fire  Enamelling  by  DeLaneau

Termed  as  “The  Geneva  Technique”,  this  traditional  17th  century  skill  delivers  a  remarkable  work  of  art  that  requires  dexterous  fingers  able  to  command  intricate  detailing.  Witness  one  of  only  five  master  artisans  in  the  world  who  is  skilled  in  this  fine  craft.

Enamelling by DeLaneau

World  Premiere  Presentation  of  the  Richard  Mille  Planetarium‐Tellurium

Be  whisked  back  into  a  time  when  horology  was  fused  with  astronomy,  mathematics  and  workmanship  to  create  time‐telling  wonders.  Richard  Mille  pays  tribute  to  this  period  by  unveiling  for  the  first  time  ever  the  large  clockwork  driven  Planetarium‐Tellurium  at  TEMPUS  –  The  Temple  of  Time .  The  most  accurate  of  its  kind  ever  made  and  taking  seven  years  to  develop,  this  creation  marries  completely  new  calculations  with  new  solutions  of  complex  gearing  and  a  detent  chronometer  escapement.

(This is another must-see. According to Richard Mille himself, the Planetarium-Tellurium has been in development for 7 years and will be light years ahead of anything that has come before. Rumour has it that will be retail for several million too. - SJX)

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