It's Show Time

YOU DON'T HAVE to own a Patek Philippe watch to get a free pass to the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition at the end of this month.

Of course, as the brand's famous advertising slogan goes, you never actually own a Patek Philippe (even if you can afford one) - you merely look after it for the next generation.

The subtle message is this: a Patek Philippe watch grows even more valuable with time. Just look at the record prices that its vintage timepieces fetch at auctions.

In any case, the 16-day free public exhibition - from Sep 28 to Oct 13 at Marina Bay Sands - is not intended to make money or sell its watches - at least not at the event, even though it coincides with the launch of several limited…