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Launch Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition Watch in Singapore

Distinguished guests were introduced to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition timepiece over dinner on 29 July in Singapore.

Launch Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition Watch in Singapore

Distinguished guests were introduced to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition timepiece over dinner on 29 July in Singapore.

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Distinguished guests were introduced to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition timepiece over dinner on 29 July in Singapore.

Audemars Piguet Hour Glass Singapore Under lock and bolt, the limited edition Gold timepiece awaited its audience behind vaulted doors

The collaboration between Audemars Piguet and one of Asia’s foremost luxury retail house resulted in the launch of a unique watch, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition.

Mr Antonio Seward of Audemars Piguet Hour Glass Singapore

To celebrate this memorable launch, an intimate dinner was organised at Senso Ristorante, where friends and clients of the The Hour Glass and of Audemars Piguet, one of the oldest fine watchmaking manufacturer, gathered to enjoy fine Italian cuisine with fine wine in a Vault-themed evening setting.

Mr Michael Tay of The Hour Glass and Mr Antonio Seward of Audemars Piguet

Established in 1875 with a definitive mark on the world of Haute Horlogerie, Audemars Piguet used 18-carat yellow gold to create the limited edition of 50 pieces, in dedication to Singapore luxury retailer The Hour Glass. Since time memorable, gold has always stood for power and wealth. The precious metal has always been yellow, epitomizing the colour of the sun, standing for it’s brightness.

Admiring the beautiful specially created piece

A deep green shade was selected by the watch designers to showcase the Swiss watchmaker’s iconic “petite tapisserie” dial. What is even more unique about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition watch is that each watch comes with a personalized oscillating weight engraved with the inscription of “The Hour Glass” and “One of Fifty”.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin The Hour Glass Limited Edition in glorious 18K yellow gold

With 41 luxury boutiques in nine key cities, The Hour Glass is well known throughout the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1978, The Hour Glass has been recognised as one of the most specialty retailers in the world.

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Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Knockoff Watches Wholesale
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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