DFS Group (DFS), the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is launching the tenth edition of its world-leading Masters of Time exhibition this December, with a special anniversary collection that highlights craftsmanship, design and innovation. This year’s exhibition, titled “Masters of Time X”, will be unveiled during a two-day gala weekend at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons, featuring the finest watches and jewelry from some of the world’s most renowned brands including several pieces created especially in celebration of the event.
Masters of Time is recognized as the world’s premier retail exhibition of luxury timepieces and jewelry, and is a signature event in DFS’ Masters Series, which showcases DFS’ leadership and innovation in curating and creating exceptional experiences across its five pillars of luxury: Wines and Spirits, Beauty and Fragrances, Watches and Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories, and Food and Gifts. Created by DFS in 2008 to bring the very best brands in the world of watchmaking, and their ambassadors, together with enthusiasts and collectors alike, the event is traditionally hosted each year in the exciting shopping enclave of Macau.
The anniversary Masters of Time X collection represents the most exclusive selection of watches and jewelry that DFS has ever presented to its customers, with each piece chosen by its expert merchant teams after more than a year of meticulous searching. Masters of Time X showcases the height of craftsmanship as well as the best of design and innovation for both men and women, featuring over 450 exceptional, rare watches and exclusive jewelry masterpieces from 30 world-famous brands including Bulgari, Franck Muller, Hublot, IWC, Jaquet Droz, Piaget, Roger Dubuis, Tag Heuer, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith. This year, in commemoration of the milestone tenth edition, several pieces have been created especially for DFS and Masters of Time.
A curated selection of fine jewelry will also be featured as part of the Masters of Time X collection. Highlights include Bulgari’s “Diva’s Dream” set, Tiffany “Paper Flowers” necklace, Piaget’s “Sunny Side of Life Golden Spirit” cuff bracelet, Boucheron’s “Plume de Paon & Hopi” set and Tasaki’s “Ritz Paris Par Tasaki ‘Elégance’” necklace.
“As we enter our tenth year of DFS’ Masters of Time, the desires of our customers have never been more central to our carefully curated collection. We have worked with some of the most famous brands in the world to create and select masterpieces to captivate experienced collectors and first-time buyers alike,” said Matthew Green, DFS Group Senior Vice President, Watches and Jewelry. “This is a collection worthy of this milestone anniversary, and we are delighted to welcome new and existing customers to discover something truly unforgettable at Masters of Time X.”
The Masters of Time X collection will be unveiled during a two-day gala weekend at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons from December 7-9. The collection will be available for viewing and purchase in Macau from December 7, 2018 until end-February 2019.
In commemoration of Masters of Time’s tenth anniversary, new locations have been added to the event’s agenda to reach DFS customers outside of Macau. In September, Masters of Time X was pre-launched to European customers at DFS’ flagship store in Venice, T Fondaco dei Tedeschi, followed by immersive dinners in Chengdu and Shanghai in October, all featuring a selection of bespoke and rare watch and jewelry pieces. In 2019, the Masters of Time X collection will travel to a selection of DFS T Galleria stores around the world.