This majestic building in the Neo-Palladian style, was constructed in 1827 and housed the parliament of Singapore until a new building was completed on an adjacent plot of land in 1999.
On 11 November, Jaeger-LeCoultre and The HourGlass organised an event to launch the new Master Tourbillon Tour in Singapore. Held at the historic Old Parliament House, the event was a resounding success. Not only was the new Master Tourbillon showcased for the first time, there was also a series of talks by noted industry personalities, including Stephane Belmont, JLC Product Development director, who flew into Singapore for this event.

The event began early, at 9am, on a Saturday morning, but guests were punctual and eager for it to begin. A breakfast spread, and most importantly, coffee, was waiting for the participants.






















JLC set up a watchmaker's bench for guests to try for themselves the complex art of watchmaking



All photos courtesy of JLC.

L to R: Audrey Mico and Dolly Cheong


L to R: Dennis Teo, Peter Chong, Zach Toh, invited guest and Dr TC Khoo


L to R: Dick and Khim Leong


L to R: Lim Hock Thiam and Cornelia Lim from THG


L to R: Ng Tjeng Jaw of Revolution, Yvonne Chua, Natalia Tan of THG, and Duncan Wang


L to R: Wong Yew Wah, Vernon Lim, Steven Tan and Stephane Belmont


L to R: Michael Tay of THG, Thomas and Patricia Foster, and Maxime Labey of JLC


L to R: Michael Tay, Maxime Labey, guest and Stephane Belmont


L to R: Lorna and Stephen Wee


L to R: Teh Hua Fung and guest


L to R: James Lee of THG and Dolly Cheong


L to R: Guest with Maxime Labey


L to R: Stephane Belmont, Maxime Labey and distinguished collector, Tan Puay Hiang


L to R: Edwina and Daryl


Guests enjoying themselves

The chamber of the Old Parliament House

After breakfast, guests were invited into the chamber of the parliament. Independence and other lesser matters were once debated in this hall, but on that Saturday morning, the weighty issue of tourbillons and watch collecting were discussed furiously.


Maxime Labey...


and Michael Tay began the morning's events with a few words




The panel, from left to right, Zach Toh, Dr Bruce Lee, Ng Tjeng Jaw, Damien Lim and Duncan Wang


Zach Toh


Duncan Wang


Dr Bruce Lee


Damien Lim


Maxime Labey and Ng Tjeng Jaw


Yvonne Chua listening to every word


Soong Tuck Yin doing the same


Ditto


Kathleen Herzig of Timecraft posing a question


"The Master Tourbillon actually uses an ETA movement!"


Stephane Belmont

Some of the people behind the wonderful morning...


Maxime Labey, head of JLC in SE Asia


Sharon Mei, Marketing Manager, JLC


Stephane Belmont

Kudos to JLC and THG for the excellent Saturday activity!

Click here to see the fantastic photos by Harry Tan.

Hi SJX,

Thanks a lot for your report.

Great job and nice pictures. This was seemingly a nice event.

This tourbillon is really amazing. JLC has achieved a watch not many people understand the real step it is IMO.

We will see more of this soon.

Cheers

Dje

I couldn't be there due to other pressing commitments but your report made me feel as if I were there after all.

Thanks very much.

It was indeed a very entertaining and educational morning. Kudos to The Hour Glass and JLC for hosting this lovely morning gathering at a historic building. Cheers, Jim

The watch is beautiful, the detail on the dial and the tourbillon window are captured superbly in the photographs.
Wish I could have been there, maybe one day JLC will come to me, in the meantime I can enjoy from my computer.
Cheers

Thanks JX for the terrific report.

Thanks THG -FOCHA, JLC & Team Revolution for this fantastic event.

Everything was just right - the exhibition, content & no-holds-barred discussions. Great take-away (with knowledge gained) from the event!

Looking forward to future similar events.

Kong