As we ease into the second half of 2014, the hype from SIHH and BaselWorld is finally beginning to settle down. From our coverage so far, one can see that several brands have begun to shift their focus away from the year’s novelties to other more varied offerings for the public. Omega’s one of them and its exhibition, A Century of Fine Ladies Timepieces, will be an evocative experience for horological enthusiasts who are interested in feminine timepieces.

For better or worse, Omega has always been more renowned for its masculine creations, such as the manual-winding Speedmaster Professional, affectionately called the Moonwatch by fans. From 1995’s Goldeneye onwards, James Bond has always worn an Omega too, further cementing the brand reputation for creating fine men’s watches.

What may be less familiar to the public, however, is Omega’s storied history with ladies’ timepieces. At the exhibition, visitors will find a specially curated collection of vintage watches from the 1920s to the present, which have been flown in from the Omega Museum in Switzerland. Highlights of the exhibition include the Medicus from 1937, which was Omega’s first ladies’ wristwatch with central seconds. The Moldavita, a pendant watch attached to a necklace of meteorite, pearls, and gold, will also be on display. In addition, visitors can expect women’s staples such as secret watches, as well as the latest entries to Omega’s current Constellation and De Ville Prestige collections.

If you are planning to visit the exhibition, we suggest doing so on the opening weekend if possible, as guided tours will be provided. This can prove invaluable for making sense of the exhibits, which have been chosen to showcase the evolution of ladies’ timepieces.The exhibition’s details are as follows:

5-13 July 2014
ION Orchard Level 1 Atrium
Open daily from 11am to 9pm