The beauty of time

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017
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Now in its eleventh edition, Siam Paragon Watch 2017 presents more than 30,000 timepieces from some 180 brands fresh from their showcases at the world’s leading expos BaselWorld 2017 and SIHH 2017 in Switzerland.

Continuing until August 15, the opening ceremony kicked off last Tuesday with stars, celebrities and models showcasing the highlights of the timepieces in a fashion presentation.

Actor Nawat Kulrattanarak wore the Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon of which just 18 pieces are available worldwide while the Montblanc TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph was presented by Thanik Puvanattrai.

Actress Jarinya Sirimongkolsakul showcased Tag Heuer’s New 2017 Link Lady featuring a steel body with a curved-profile bracelet for wearer comfort.

Grand Seiko is presenting its Black Ceramic collection, of which only three of the limited edition pieces are available in Thailand. It was exclusively designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Calibre Spring Drive Chronograph GMT and comes with a new titanium bracelet arrayed with ceramics for sporty look.

Charriol’s St-Tropez Glamorous boasts a white pearl dial adorned with sparkling diamond counters and a unique steel braided strap.

Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition, a special dive watch, has been released to support the shark conservation project of Pelagios Kakunja, a non-profit organisation. It features an engraved Scalloped Hammerhead caseback and comes in only 2,000 models worldwide and just 30 in Thailand.

“Smart watches tend to be the popular items, Many brands have started producing more smart watches with multi-functions to meet today lifestyle requirements,” said Chanisa Kaewruen, deputy managing director to marketing and business relations of Siam Piwat.

“The high-end brands continue to launch their astonishing collections employed with heritage and great craftsmanship. Blue, green and grey are the most popular colours this year. The long-lasting favourite is the steel watch which reflects wearers’ stable, determined and active characteristics.”