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Cartier Fine Watchmaking dinner in Singapore, 2012 edition

As is now an annual tradition (a report on the 2011 dinner ), Cartier held its annual Fine Watchmaking dinner in Singapore. The venue was the same as in past years, the excellent Les Amis restaurant. The cast of guest had some familiar faces, some have attended all three events, with some new attendees.

Christopher Kilaniotis, the dynamic head of Cartier SE Asia

In between courses the guests were treated to lengthy explanations of some of this year's new watches by this forum's moderator. They were pleased that they had the superb food and wine - which incidentally was the same as last year, a 1999 Margaux - to distract them.

Fortunately some people were paying attention

There was plenty of loupe and glove action when the watches came out.

The Panthere Masse Secrete

Tiger Grisaille

Amongst the favourites of the evening was the Panthere Masse Secrete, the annual calendar and the Cadran Love tourbillon.

The Rotonde Annual Calendar

Some of last year's collection was on show too, as were some jewellery watches.

Many thanks to the team at Cartier for the wonderful evening.

- SJX

This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-08-04 07:38:25

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Pardon me, are they using to loupe the other way round?.......?

By: PHK : August 6th, 2012-08:31

Pardon me, are they using to loupe the other way round?.......

The loupe still works even when inverted. [nt]

By: SJX : August 7th, 2012-02:56

btw, there are some for hygiene reasons, that would not share a loupe

By: Hororgasm : August 7th, 2012-03:07

thus, they might turn the loupe around. and also, i believe in the case of the lady involved, its her mascara that is preventing her from fully utilizing the loupe. hope that clarifies. best, Horo

Food Presentation and my vote for the evening

By: Hororgasm : August 6th, 2012-14:53

My Cartier worn for the evening...Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph, with Chateau Margaux 99. As per Les Amis standards, wine decanted two hours prior to serving of the main. medium bodied, velvety and soft, hint of floral inbuilts and tobacco-ish...perfect...

Great minds think alike!

By: mpiz : August 7th, 2012-02:17

I also felt the same when I tried it on during the cocktail at Ion...but alas the pricing seems way to high for the pieces of tiles that are set on the dial. Still prefer the Santos Dumont Skeleton. :)

you should get "relief" soon!!! me too!!

By: Hororgasm : August 7th, 2012-02:37

Cartier, in my eyes, have a the best balance between technical innovation and artistic craftsmanship....very few brands can excel in both. that with a jewelry and accessories business to boot!! best, Horo

Let's hope you can 'squeeze' the dealer properly for me... [nt]

By: mpiz : August 7th, 2012-06:52

if anything...I am known for my squeezing skills

By: Hororgasm : August 7th, 2012-17:55

sometimes lack of it...:)- best, Horo

I don't like the horse, BUT I respec the craft

By: SJX : August 7th, 2012-02:57

It seems trivial but the mosaic is a lot of work to finish, just like on the Turtle mosaic: http://cartier.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-886/pi-4933333/ti-746893/s-0/ . - SJX

Thanks for documenting the food

By: SJX : August 7th, 2012-02:56

That was certainly one of the highlights of the evening. - SJX

i was going to say your presentation was the highlight....:)

By: Hororgasm : August 7th, 2012-02:58

but if you insist its the food..... best, Horo

I wrote "one of the highlights"....

By: SJX : August 7th, 2012-02:59

Clearly there were other matters as, if not more, important, as you kindly point out, ;-) - SJX

looks nice and comfortable

By: xsw : August 22nd, 2012-23:36

thx for the coverage SJX! noticed that some used the loupe wrongly? the food must have been tasty :D