A few days ago Cartier opened its new and impressive store in Singapore's new and impressive mall, Ion Orchard. It was a grand affair graced by some famous faces. Billy Zane was there though I have to admit he drew a blank until someone told me, "He's the bad guy from Titanic." I see.

Celebrities aside, the high point for me was the Cartier champagne, which was good; I had never come across it before.

The store is impressive though and especially interesting is the ground level, which is the first time Cartier has created a 'men's salon' containing all the stuff men would buy (mostly). Cufflinks, pens, leather goods and of course watches. The store is extremely well stocked with Cartier timepieces, including the new high horology watch collection. This afternoon I walked by and saw all three models of the flying tourbillon in the window. It is well worth checking out.

The rest of the photos of the opening to follow. All photos courtesy of Cartier Singapore.