MANILA, Philippines?This year, Singapore bears witness to some historic firsts, aside from hosting the first night race for F1. Here are our five favorites:
1. Launch of Johnnie Walker Black Label?
Where: DFS, Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2 & 3 & Budget Terminal
Duty Free Shop has partnered with Johnnie Walker to be the first and exclusive retailer to unveil the limited-edition Black Label pack to commemorate the inaugural Formula One night race in Singapore at Singapore Changi Airport.
The pack?s midnight black carrying case has been designed after Singapore?s iconic skyline, and has been stylized to incorporate aerodynamic elements inspired by the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 race car.
Available at DFS Singapore, New Zealand, Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, the special-edition commemorative bottle will not be seen elsewhere.
2. Oris AirAsia Grand Prix Challenge & Roadshow with Cortina Watch
Where: Millenia Walk Centre Atrium
When: Sept. 17 to 30
As the official partners of the AT&T WilliamsF1 Team, a life-size F1 simulator car will be brought in to allow the public to experience the thrills of driving in a Formula One race car. Top 3 participants with the fastest lap-times will enter into the GP Challenge and race against Nico Rosberg, the main AT&T WilliamsF1 driver on Sept. 23. The winner will stand to win attractive prizes by Oris.
Oris will be launching and exhibiting its latest collection of Williams-inspired timepieces ? the WilliamsF1 Team Chronograph Silver, WilliamsF1 Team Chronograph Black, WilliamsF1 Team Day Date Silver and WilliamsF1 Team Day Date Black.
As the official agent of Oris timepieces, Cortina Watch will be supporting the challenge with a roadshow that will showcase a range of Oris timepieces that are inspired by the world of motor-sport, including the new TT3 Chronograph collection in Pink Gold and Black.
Tourists who make a purchase of any of the watches from the Oris F1 collection will be entitled to a free three-piece leather watch box worth $300.
In addition, tourists who are Citibank card members will be entitled to a gift pack comprising Oris AT&T Williams F1 polo shirt and cap.
3. Bulgari Watch Exhibition 2008
Where: Paragon Atrium
When: Sept. 18 to 28
Bulgari, the contemporary luxury brand is organizing its second watch exhibition in Singapore from 18 to 28 September, 2008
During the 10-day event the exhibition will showcase Bulgari?s Diagono collection, which celebrates its 20th anniversary. Watches for both men and women, distinguished by a creative and contemporary style characteristic of Bulgari and created according to the most rigorous Swiss watchmaking quality criteria, will make their foray into Singapore to delight watch connoisseurs and avid collectors.
4. Gerald Genta Mickey Racing Singapore
Where: The Hour Glass
For F1, Gérald Genta is producing the Mickey Racing Singapore watch (S$19,700). Clad in a racing suit, the Walt Disney character that has been inseparably linked to the watch brand since the early 1980s cuts a fine figure in the center of the silver-colored carbon-style embossed dial base. His articulated arm points to the retrograde minutes marked out on a semi-circle facing him, while the chequered flag appearing behind him is interrupted to leave space for the jumping-hour display emphasized by a rhodium-plated metal decorative fillet. Meanwhile, a classic central seconds hand completes an exceptionally readable overall layout.
In tribute to Singapore, the model depicts the head of the famous Merlion, painted in red at the top of the dial, just where the minute arc begins. Presented in a contrasting case with brushed steel bezel and polished steel fluted band and worn on a rubber strap, the Mickey Racing Singapore automatic watch is also distinguished by a special engraving on the back.
5. Singapore Beer Festival 2008
Where: Fort Canning Park
When: Oct. 2 to 5
Thousands of fun-lovers and beer enthusiasts will raise a toast to celebrate their love of beer while enjoying an array of the finest local and international entertainment acts.
