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"Bulgari: A new face in Time" Exhibition
Singapore 26 January 2011 - A year ago on January 15th, 2010, Group CEO, Francesco Trapani integrated the Manufacture du Sentier Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta under the brand name Bulgari after acquiring it for a decade, merging and combining of skills, expertise and know-how to be one of the dominant players in the watch industry. To commemorate this landmark occasion, Bulgari organizes their largest watch exhibition , "Bulgari: A new face in Time", to date in Singapore which are held from 26-29 January 2011 at the Luxe Art Museum to exhibit various assortments of the Bulgari current and vintage timepieces including the Bulgari Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta Collections and Ladies High Jewellery pieces.
Besides the exhibition, dedicated forums offering watch collectors and enthusiasts opportunities to discuss wide topics in watchmaking; and demonstrations of Bulgari Grande Sonnerie pieces with the rare appearance and presence of their Master-Watchmaker, Bernard Aeschlimann, who has been working on Grand Sonnerie movements for more than fifteen years will be another amazing treat.
On 26 January evening, a cocktail session to open the exhibition " Bulgari: A new face in Time" for over two-hundred guests and media-partners at the Luxe Museum ...
Guests registering ...
A picture for remembrance ...
Bulgari Staff receiving their guests and explained the collections displayed ...
One of the two interactive screens for guests to find out more about Bulgari and the time-pieces ...
Entering into ground floor of the exhibition hall with more showcases of Bulgari timepieces ...
A quick look at the second-floor ...
The second floor is housing the Bulgari Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta Collection and also the venue for daily forum and demonstration sessions ..
The bar on stand-by ...
Additional Chivas bar ...
The stage in the middle, with the Grands Sonnerie demo station by Master-Watchmaker, B.Aeschlimann.
On the right, a showcase of a unique piece Il Giocatore Veneziano Minute Repeater Automaton.
On the right, the staircase connecting both floors ...
A beautiful watch-box in the centre of the hall ...
Returning to ground floor ....
Most guests have arrived ...
Guests invited to proceed to the second floor ...
Master-Watchmaker, B.Aeschlimann ...
Guido Terreni, Managing Director Watch Business Unit chatting with Umberto Macchi, Worldwide Managing Director, Sales & Marketing ...
Guests were served more drinks while catching up with themselves ...
Some guests viewing the Il Giocatore Veneziano and Bulgari Watch Specialists were around to explain ...
Asha Langdown, Marketing & External Relations Director greeted all guests and invited ...
Umberto Macchi, Worldwide Managing Director, Sales & Marketing to say a few words ...
Next Wong Wei Ling, Managing Director, SEA & India and Umberto Macchi officially open the exhibition depressing the button on the stand ...
The two side walls glided open revealing the Bulgari Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta Collections ...
Next Guido Terreni, Managing Director Watch Business Unit revealed the Magsonic Grand Sonnerie Tourbillon from the secret case ...
The secret box open ...Guido Terreni and Fulvio Manini, Senior Wholesale Manager with the Magsonic Grand Sonnerie Tourbillon ...
Guests checking out intriguing case ...
"Bulgari: A new face in Time" Exhibition
Singapore 26 January 2011 - A year ago on January 15th, 2010, Group CEO, Francesco Trapani integrated the Manufacture du Sentier Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta under the brand name Bulgari after acquiring it for a decade, merging and combining of skills, expe...
Pieces Exhibited on Ground Floor
A quick snapshot of the BVLGARI pieces exhibited. Starting with the ground floor ... Upon passing the reception, will reach the High Jewellery section ... A second series of the SAVE THE CHILDREN ring, specially-designed silver and ceramic ring in support...
Exhibits on Second Floor
Moving up to second floor for the Bulgari Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta Collections .... GEFICA OCTO CHRONOGRAPHE QUADRI-RETRO PG OCTO CHRONOGRAPHE QUADRI-RETRO WG 2011 Novelty : OCTO CHRONOGRAPHE QUADRI-RETRO Steel case with ceramic bezel. OCTO Bi-RETR...
Daily Forum & Demonstration
The day consists of a demonstration by Master-Watchmaker, Mr Bernard Aeschlimann in a small group of about 10pax, so that all attendees could get closer to listen to the chiming and later ask questions about the grand sonnerie. A demo in-session ... Mr Be...
Looking forward to some of the questions asked by guest during the session
And very cool video of the presentation case/watch box for the Bulgari Magsonic grand sonnerie tourbillon. I remember seeing a very similar version back in late 2008 where it had a small flatscreen TV built into the the case with the same rotating panel. ...
Bulgari immersion...
An excellent demonstration of Bulgari's serious entry into the world of high horology.
What a wonderful evening!
It must have been quite a treat to be able to attend, Kong. Thank you very much for sharing it with us, and making us part. Did you fancy any one watch in particular? Thanks, Alex
Hmm ...
Hi Alex Fancy is a dangerous word Pretty intrigued with the Magsonic Grand Sonnerie with 4 Gongs. The piece that captured my attention is the X-PRO. Kong
Another quality event by Bulgari
Kong, I regret to miss the event. Thanks for the report. Regards Ling
Up to expectations...
Kong's pictorial reports gives a thrutful visual of the exhibition. I enjoyed throught the presentation of the grande sonnerie movement, the watches on display from the new line, and in particular the manual grande sonnerie magsonic, and the sapphire tour...
re: Up to Expectations
Hello Massi! Thanks for the insights on the event, sounds like so much fun along while learning the history of the brand. -MW
Thanks Kong. Mere mortals like me can't whip out our cameras even if we want to.
The Gerald gentas are really nice, not the the rest of them not. Cheers PAt
Oh!
Hi PAt Sorry to hear that. Next round join me to shoot. Hope you at least enjoyed the exhibition. Kong
Bulgari exhibition
Thanks Kong for the great report. Bulgari really knows how to put together an event and this one is simply awesome. I hope that one of these days we have something like this in our area. Regards, ED-209
Excellent report Kong!
Thank you for covering the event. The pictures are great. The excitement and energy of the event really come through. Great work!
Thanks Kong..
for the very comprehensive coverage.Looks like the standards of events are continually being raised, which is great for the guests. best fernando
