February 4, 2023

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Girls, you’ve already met Égérie, Vacheron Constantin’s newest timepiece, however how about getting up shut with its predecessors over on the Girls Heritage Showcase that’s working from now until 11 September 2020 at their ION Orchard boutique? Feast your eyes on treasured timepieces from their archives courting again to the 18th century, understanding how Vacheron Constantin’s creative interpretations have advanced through the years with its female items lending inspiration to its modern-day creations just like the Égérie, for instance.

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The Swiss watch producer was one of many early pioneers of the women’ pocket watch, evident within the 1815 yellow gold pocket watch that incorporates a floral motif case-band enhanced with garnets.

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As you progress together with the exhibition, you’ll find much more heritage items just like the Gala (diamond-set and engraved tonneau-shaped girls’ wristwatch, 1929), a diamond-set (and engraved) tonneau-shaped girls’ wristwatch from 1929, in addition to the Luncheon (engraved yellow gold curved-link bracelet, 1946) which was often called the women’ ‘secret’ watch when it made its debut within the 40s. Don’t miss out on the Cocktail (lapis lazuli dial and woven mesh bracelet, 1972), an octagonal white gold wristwatch contrasted superbly with a woven mesh bracelet that was approach forward of its time.

Intrigued? Do head down to seek out out extra, with the showcase open from 11 to 9 each day. And though it isn’t essential to make an appointment, you’ll be able to all the time give the boutique a name at 6509-8800 simply to make sure.

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