Five new trends have been defined by Central Department Store, whose 22nd edition of its annual watch fair kicked off on Tuesday.
The Central International Watch Fair 2020 is being staged under the new normal and social distancing measures but it still allows visitors to get up close and personal with the novelties of the numerous participating brands.
The diversity of the timepieces falls under the following five trends: Classic Statements, Modern Vintage, Individual Luxury, Future Tech and The Spirit of Collaboration.
Classic Statements refers to the timeless and luxury models sought by watch connoisseurs. These pieces are priced excessively high but their ever-increasing value makes them a good bet for investment as well as a treasure to pass on to the next generation.
Modern Vintage is about the comeback of classics in contemporary guise while Individual Luxury boasts expressive bespoke pieces that reflect the owner's personality. In addition, these pieces are about dressing the dial in bold colours, such as blue and green.
Meeting the lifestyle requirements of the new generation, multifunctional smartwatches fall under the Future Tech trend. Meanwhile, thanks to various partnerships, there are also some beautiful timepieces under The Spirit of Collaboration collection.
The Central International Watch Fair 2020 is showcasing a variety of timepieces at different price points to meet the preference and budget of shoppers with tempting campaigns urging potential buyers to get new wrist candy.
Highlights include the Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture; Rado True Thinline Anima; Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition; Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours Pastels Asia Exclusive; Oris Hangang Limited Edition; Tag Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition; and Casio G-Shock MT-G Formless Tai Chi Series.
The annual watch fair is also providing an update on horological innovations and technologies which are driving the industry forward, even in these unprecedented times.
Until Sept 14, the Central International Watch Fair 2020 is being held at the watch department and The Event Hall, Central Chidlom.
The Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture The rose gold version features an ocean-inspired blue dial and a miniature world map while the 12 daytime and night-time hours appear in red and grey, respectively.
The Rado True Thinline Anima The skeletonised dial offers insight into the mechanical workings of the watch, housed in an olive green lightweight scratch-proof high-tech ceramic monobloc case.
The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition The striking diver's watch features a multicoloured display of decompression stops on the dial and a rotating bezel with a countdown timer.
The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours Pastels Asia Exclusive The hour numbers are not in traditional order but after the 59th minute of each hour, the mechanical movement makes the hour hand correctly jump from one hour to the next.
The Casio G-Shock MT-G Formless Tai Chi Limited Series This model is a collaboration between the Japanese watchmaker and Chen YingJie, a Chinese artist whose works incorporate traditional Eastern ink painting and Western street art. (Casio)
