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Montblanc Exhibition Showcasing Two Centuries of Chronograph History in Singapore 6 - 9 Oct 2011
In continuing its commitment to safeguard and further develop the
heritage and traditional manufacturing principles of Swiss haute
horlogerie, Montblanc supports the exhibition of the prestigious Musée
international d’horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds on the history of
chronographs.
Singapore, August 2011: In its journey from the glory of crafting exquisite penmanship to the mastery of fine watchmaking, Montblanc further marks its steps into the world of haute horlogerie with a new chapter of its history, a new language that of watchmaking with a public exhibition showcasing two centuries of chronograph history, “Writing Time”.
Set to take place at Montblanc flagship boutique at Mandarin Gallery from October 6 – 9, 2011, Montblanc will partner the prestigious Musée International d’Horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds to present an impressive development of chronograph innovations and their usage for over two centuries, taking the visitors through a walk down the memory lane on the measurement of time, an exploration on the beauty and instants that were recorded since 1821. Over 30 historic chronographs will be showcased at the exhibition.
As a tribute to the inventor, master watch maker and brainchild of the watch chronograph, Nicholas Matthieu Rieussec, Montblanc has also created a new instrument for “writing time” that is of rare precision and style, encompassing an entire universe: beauty and invention, history and time, where moments are recorded by the pen of memory – the Montblanc Nicholas Rieussec Chronograph.
In 2008, Montblanc first paid homage to the inventor of the device by dedicating its innovative Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph to the ingenious watchmaker.
The Rieussec chronograph is the first chronograph where time display does not interact with the chronograph function, enhancing legibility of both indications and endowing a strong, unique look. As on the original chronograph from 1821, the chronograph hands do not rotate above the dials; instead, remaining motionless while the seconds-disk and minutes-disk turn underneath them.
The exhibition is opened to the public from 11am to 9pm daily.
About the Institut and Fondation Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie
In 2007, Montblanc established its Foundation to safeguard and further develop the heritage and traditional manufacturing principles of haute horlogerie. As a non-profit foundation by Swiss law, its sole purpose is to “support all projects in relation with the conservation and development of know-how in traditional watchmaking” (art. 6 of the bylaws) which it achieves for example by supporting young watchmakers through internships, commissioning research on the history of traditional watchmaking, or initiating new developments with traditional techniques in watchmaking. The foundation is governed by a board of trustees and based at the Montblanc manufacture in Villeret.
About the Musée International d’Horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds
The only museum of its kind in the world, the Musée international d’horlogerie dynamically recounts the historic, artistic and scientific adventure of time measurement with over 4,500 collectors’ pieces ranging from the sun dial to the atomic clock.
Founded in 1902, the Musée international d’horlogerie is located in a building largely underground, which was opened in 1974. Over 4,500 items (clocks, watches, tools, machines and paintings) retrace man's long quest for time. Rare 17th century watches, exceptionally fine 18th century clocks, 19th century watches outstanding for their complications, and some of the most sophisticated 20th century watches are displayed in the elegant setting of the museum.
The museum contains a first space devoted to the ancient times and a Restoration Centre where the public can watch craftsmen at work; a second space illustrating the techniques used in the manufacture of cases and movement and 20th century horological products; an area featuring scientific chronometry; and a section on tools and machine tools.
In the park there is a carillon in the form of a giant sculpture, which comes alive every quarter of an hour and is coloured according to the seasons. The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 10am to 5pm.
Singapore, August 2011: In its journey from the glory of crafting exquisite penmanship to the mastery of fine watchmaking, Montblanc further marks its steps into the world of haute horlogerie with a new chapter of its history, a new language that of watchmaking with a public exhibition showcasing two centuries of chronograph history, “Writing Time”.
Set to take place at Montblanc flagship boutique at Mandarin Gallery from October 6 – 9, 2011, Montblanc will partner the prestigious Musée International d’Horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds to present an impressive development of chronograph innovations and their usage for over two centuries, taking the visitors through a walk down the memory lane on the measurement of time, an exploration on the beauty and instants that were recorded since 1821. Over 30 historic chronographs will be showcased at the exhibition.
As a tribute to the inventor, master watch maker and brainchild of the watch chronograph, Nicholas Matthieu Rieussec, Montblanc has also created a new instrument for “writing time” that is of rare precision and style, encompassing an entire universe: beauty and invention, history and time, where moments are recorded by the pen of memory – the Montblanc Nicholas Rieussec Chronograph.
In 2008, Montblanc first paid homage to the inventor of the device by dedicating its innovative Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph to the ingenious watchmaker.
The Rieussec chronograph is the first chronograph where time display does not interact with the chronograph function, enhancing legibility of both indications and endowing a strong, unique look. As on the original chronograph from 1821, the chronograph hands do not rotate above the dials; instead, remaining motionless while the seconds-disk and minutes-disk turn underneath them.
The exhibition is opened to the public from 11am to 9pm daily.
About the Institut and Fondation Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie
In 2007, Montblanc established its Foundation to safeguard and further develop the heritage and traditional manufacturing principles of haute horlogerie. As a non-profit foundation by Swiss law, its sole purpose is to “support all projects in relation with the conservation and development of know-how in traditional watchmaking” (art. 6 of the bylaws) which it achieves for example by supporting young watchmakers through internships, commissioning research on the history of traditional watchmaking, or initiating new developments with traditional techniques in watchmaking. The foundation is governed by a board of trustees and based at the Montblanc manufacture in Villeret.
About the Musée International d’Horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds
The only museum of its kind in the world, the Musée international d’horlogerie dynamically recounts the historic, artistic and scientific adventure of time measurement with over 4,500 collectors’ pieces ranging from the sun dial to the atomic clock.
Founded in 1902, the Musée international d’horlogerie is located in a building largely underground, which was opened in 1974. Over 4,500 items (clocks, watches, tools, machines and paintings) retrace man's long quest for time. Rare 17th century watches, exceptionally fine 18th century clocks, 19th century watches outstanding for their complications, and some of the most sophisticated 20th century watches are displayed in the elegant setting of the museum.
The museum contains a first space devoted to the ancient times and a Restoration Centre where the public can watch craftsmen at work; a second space illustrating the techniques used in the manufacture of cases and movement and 20th century horological products; an area featuring scientific chronometry; and a section on tools and machine tools.
In the park there is a carillon in the form of a giant sculpture, which comes alive every quarter of an hour and is coloured according to the seasons. The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 10am to 5pm.
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