Appointments, obligations, and ceaseless demands riddle our modern calendars. In this frenetic pace, we sometimes forget to savour the beauty of stillness and the joy of spontaneity. Receiving a surprise is a reminder of the magic that dwells in life’s serendipitous moments. In that instant, a rush of happiness washes over and lights up the soul.
Perhaps no other luxury marque understands the emotional impact of a surprise better than Fabergé. Known for its exquisite jewellery, decorative objects, and most notably, its legendary Fabergé eggs, it transformed the art of surprise.
Under each egg’s intricately designed and bejewelled exterior was something wonderful and unexpected. Even the Russian Imperial family, which commissioned the eggs, was unaware of their hidden contents.
While Fabergé’s history dates back to the 19th century, the same spirit underlies its 2015 timepiece collection. Through the leadership of global timepieces director Aurélie Picaud, it gained credibility in the horological community by winning both the 2015 and 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).
Fabergé’s commitment to expanding its global reach and sharing its masterpieces with connoisseurs around the world has led to a prestigious new partnership. It has appointed Sincere Fine Watches as its exclusive watch retailer for Singapore and Malaysia.
Antony Lindsay, CEO of Fabergé, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. “We are delighted to partner with Sincere Fine Watches as the exclusive retailer for Fabergé watches in Singapore and Malaysia, and excited to be working with such an esteemed and reputable business in the market. We look forward to what’s ahead.”
Currently, Sincere Fine Watches’ clients in Singapore and Malaysia can discover Fabergé watches on their turfs. The Fabergé Compliquée Peacock, the Visionnaire DTZ and the Visionnaire Chronograph are among the highlights.
The Fabergé Compliquée Peacock takes inspiration directly from the Peacock egg, circa 1908. At 3 o’clock, the rotating band displays the hours, while the longest tail feather shows the retrograde minutes.
The feathers move simultaneously but at different speeds. For this project, Fabergé collaborated with horological experts at Agenhor, including Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, and it won the 2015 GPHG in the Ladies High-Mech category.
If the Peacock watch is the ultimate symbol of femininity, then the Visionnaire DTZ and Visionnaire Chronographs are its masculine counterparts. Fabergé teamed up with Wiederrecht once again to produce both timepieces. In a porthole-like aperture at the centre of the dial, the Visionnaire DTZ displays a digital second-time zone while the home time is read as usual. The movement contains a hidden peacock-shaped component in true Fabergé style. It won the Travel Time category at the 2016 GPHG.
In 2017, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, Fabergé produced the Visionnaire Chronograph, a tribute to the unfinished Constellation egg. It features red-tipped hands for reading hours, minutes, and seconds, unlike other chronographs that display the time in separate sub-counters. The secret for wearers to discover is a laser-engraved etching of the Constellation egg.
The story of Fabergé dates to 1842, when Gustav Fabergé laid the foundation of the House of Fabergé in St. Petersburg, Russia. But it was his son, Peter Carl Fabergé, who breathed life into the brand’s legacy, turning it into a symbol of opulence, creativity, and innovation. He also catapulted the family name to international acclaim.
His crowning achievement was the creation of the Fabergé eggs. The first, crafted in 1885 for Tsar Alexander III, set the stage for a series of breathtaking creations. Each was a masterstroke of craftsmanship, intricately designed and adorned with precious gemstones, enamel, and detailing. Fabergé eggs were unique because of the surprises hidden within, making each egg a masterpiece within a masterpiece.
The House of Fabergé flourished until the Russian Revolution in 1917. Private companies, including Fabergé, were nationalised after the Romanov dynasty fell. Peter Carl Fabergé fled Russia after the original Fabergé firm dissolved. He passed away in Switzerland in 1920.
However, the brand’s indomitable spirit endured. In 2007, Fabergé Limited, a separate entity, acquired the rights to the Fabergé name and trademarks, ushering in a second golden age. The brand relaunched on 9 September 2009 (09/09/09) with a high jewellery collection.
Then in 2013, British mining company Gemfields acquired Fabergé. The firm, a prominent supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones in the industry, specialises in the mining, processing and sale of high-grade emeralds and rubies from its mines in Zambia
and Mozambique.
Fabergé today is a blend of tradition and innovation. Every piece created by the modern Fabergé captures the essence of the brand’s heritage while embracing the future and reviving the artistry and creativity of Peter Carl Fabergé.
