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POLO
SINGAPORE
CLUB
January – March #01 / 2018
P18 P30 P38
POLO RIDING LIFESTYLE
October saw the return of the Singapore SPC Year End Riding Show Safari of a Lifetime
Polo Club’s 16 goal GOLD CUP
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PATRONS CONTRIBUTORS
Peter Abisheganaden
Ameerali Jumabhoy
Simon Cariss
Derek Mitchell Kelvin Chung
K.C. Loh Patrick Furlong
Ruelle Laurent
Nurul Nadiah
COMMITTEE
Ali Namazie
President
Satinder Garcha Sonja Piontek
Ali Reda
Vice President
Wee Tiong Han Siti Sarinah
Sheldon Trollope
Polo Captain Ali Namazie
Amelie Villeneuve
POLO
Honorary Secretary Rickard Hogberg
SINGAPORE
CLUB
Honorary Treasurer
Amelie Villeneuve January – March #01 / 2018
P18 P30 P38
POLO RIDING LIFESTYLE
October saw the return of the Singapore SPC Year End Riding Show Safari of a Lifetime
Polo Club’s 16 goal GOLD CUP
Committee Members
Ali Reda
Lawrence Khong
Melissa Ko
Tan Hock
MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE POLO CLUB
80 Mount Pleasant Road,
Singapore 298334
NEW LOOK,
NEW BEGINNINGS
Tel: +65 6854 3999
Fax: +65 6256 6715
Email: enquiry@singaporepoloclub.org
www.singaporepoloclub.org
General Manager Sylvan Braberry
Permit No.: MCI (P) 146/12/2017
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYRIGHT BY SINGAPORE POLO CLUB. Opinions
Secretary Joanna Wong expressed are solely those of the writers and are not necessarily endorsed by
the Singapore Polo Club. The Club is not responsible or liable in any way in
respect of any information contained in the contributed articles, advertisements,
Head, Finance Woo Lee Choo photographs or illustrations in this publication. Editorial enquiries should be
directed to enquiry@singaporepoloclub.org. Unsolicited material will not be
Human Resource Manager Alinna Li returned. All information correct at time of printing.
Published Quarterly by the
Events & Banquet Manager Irene Seah
Singapore Polo Club
Membership & Marcom Kelvin Chung
Manager 80 Mount Pleasant Road,
Singapore 298334
Riding School Manager Daniel Sitranen Tel: +65 6854 3999
Fax: +65 6256 6715
Lifestyle & Events Manager Victor Phua Email: enquiry@singaporepoloclub.org
www.singaporepoloclub.org
Polo Administration Manager Sunny Oh Permit No.: MCI (P) 146/12/2017
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CONTACTS
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Finance accounts@singaporepoloclub.org Polo polo@singaporepoloclub.org
Food & Beverage reservations@indochine-group.com Riding riding@singaporepoloclub.org
Gaming gaming@singaporepoloclub.org Sports & Recreation snr@singaporepoloclub.org
General Enquiries enquiry@singaporepoloclub.org The Polo Loft pololoft@zackstack.com
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3 SINGAPORE POLO CLUB
ONTENTS
OPERATING HOURS 4 President’s Message
FRONT DESK
6 General Manager’s Message
7.30am – 9.00pm (Sunday to Thursday) 8 Singapore Polo Club Events
7.30am – 10.00pm (Friday & Saturday)
January – March 2018
F&B OUTLETS 9 2018 Polo Calendar
The Polo Bar
8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily) CLUB NEWS
10-12 New Look, New Beginnings
The Mountbatten Room
8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily) 14 2017 Long Service Award
The Verandah 15 SPC Christmas Charity Drive
8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily)
(Last food order at 10.30pm except for Poolside at 10.00pm) 16 New Member’s List
17 In Memory: Paul von Lissberg
FACILITIES
Gaming
11.00am – 1.00am ( Sunday – Thursday & Public Holiday ) POLO
11.00am – 2.00 am ( Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday ) 18-21 October saw the return of the Singapore Polo Club’s
16 goal GOLD CUP
Gym
7.00am – 9.00pm (Weekdays) 22-25 Beinhorn-Faizullah Cup – Youth Challenge
8.00am – 8.00pm (Weekends) Mini-Tournament
Jacuzzi
7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)
RIDING
26-27 Merriest Achievements in December
LUSH Spa
10.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) 30-31 SPC Year End Riding Show
32 Pony Club’s Art Attack / Sizzlin’ BBQ
Sauna
7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) 34 Pony Camp
Squash Court
8.00am – 10.00pm (Daily)
LIFESTYLE
38-40 Feature: Safari of a Lifetime
Swimming Pool
7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)
46-49 Feature: A First For Everything
Tennis Courts SPOTLIGHT
8.00am – 10.00pm (Daily) 50 Spooktacular Halloween
The Polo Loft 52 Members’ Networking Night
9.00am – 7.00pm (Tues –Sun)
Towel Counter
7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)
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SINGAPORE POLO CLUB
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
H
appy 2018! The New Year spells excitement for
us in many areas in terms of our line-up of Polo,
Riding & Lifestyle events and more importantly
the Club’s redevelopment and upgrading which will be
undertaken by award-winning architect Ernesto Bedmar
from Bedmar & Shi, a leading Singapore-based design
firm.
As the Club turns 132 this year, it is important to
preserve the rich heritage and long-standing traditions
which has seen us through the years whilst keeping up
with the ever-changing landscape of the economy.
The Club hasn’t seen an upgrade in the last 12 years
and as such, one of the key highlights to look out for
this year is the first phase of our upgrading which will be
explained in depth in the next few pages. Members will
receive progress updates through email announcements, The Polo Calendar promises another engaging year
the Club’s Facebook & Instagram, Club magazine and a with the combination of adrenaline-pumping polo
dedicated section on the Singapore Polo Club website action and a series of upbeat lifestyle parties. With
which will include details and contents of the plans, international players gracing the tournaments, I hope
renderings, timeline, FAQ’s and a feedback form. you will be intrigued to enjoy these tournaments.
Beyond Polo and Riding, our social members can look
Apart from changes in the aesthetics of the Club, forward to more frequent and engaging lifestyle
a few other revamps will also be unveiled in time to activities such as Social Tennis, Themed Parties, Cocktail
come, and all this is part of the Club’s plan to retain and & Networking Nights to name a few. Although Polo &
expand our Membership. Riding is at the forefront of the Club, a range of social
activities is also our priority and it is on the calendar this
2017 has been a very fulfilling year for the Club in year so do keep a lookout for these activities.
terms of our finances despite the government’s new
jackpot regulations. My gratitude goes out to our kind There is so much to look forward at the Club this year
sponsors for their generous support. We look forward and I would like to invite you and your loved ones to the
to building more lasting and memorable partnerships Club more often.
with each and every one of our sponsors.
With the Lunar New Year approaching soon, I wish
The Riding Section has made significant you and your family a prosperous year ahead filled with
improvements from 2015. We have new instructors bountiful blessings.
on-board which will allow us to expand what we can
offer in terms of more riding lessons and riding social
activities. In addition, members can look forward to Sincerely yours,
more riding clinics, children’s rides and better Pony Club Satinder Garcha
experience this year. President
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SINGAPORE POLO CLUB
Cowdr ay Park
Polo Club
COWDRAY PARK
POLO CLUB
OFFERS YOU A
WARM WELCOME
2018 Season opens 28th April
and closes 23rd September
Enjoy watching more than
30 tournaments played annually
in a mix of 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 18 and
22 goals, including the highlight
of the Season, the Gold Cup for the
British Open Polo Championship.
We have an excellent Polo
Academy for beginners.
Photograph © Clive Bennett www.cowdraypolo.co.uk 7
GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
W
ith the festive season just over, the new year
will see exciting times for the Club in 2018
with a number of initiatives aimed at creating
a happening, vibrant and fun Club. The number of
lifestyle activities and events is set to increase, and reach
out to a wider age group and audience.
Our first ever Members’ Networking Night was a
great success with more than 40 participants sharing
light moments, new friendships and connectivity. The
event received great reviews from many of the Members
and participants and is set to be a mainstay in the Club’s
annual calendar of events. Our next Networking Night
will be on Friday 23 February where a grand “Lo Hei”
will be tossed in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Participants can expect to see our dynamic riding
team showcasing their show-jumping skills while polo
professional Sattar and our team of polo players will
demonstrate their tent-pegging skills to the delight of
everyone under the stars. Participants will also get an Members are fully encouraged to take part in the
opportunity to pat the horses, and get a feel of what many exciting events and activities coming your way this
it’s like in the exciting life of our riders and polo players. year. The National Dressage Championships is scheduled
to be held in May 2018. This year will see many exciting
As part of our efforts to introduce polo and riding to activities and events in support of this tournament.
the community, and also to become more responsible In addition, as part of the Outreach’s initiatives, the
corporate citizens, the Club through its Outreach Academy will also be supporting equine therapy for
Program has had a number of initiatives planned in HCSA Community Services. Equine therapy will also be
support of the less fortunate, and to charitable homes. made available to Members. Please stay tuned as we
Outreach activities and events are expected to grow share more information and updates over the coming
in numbers, and Members can also look forward to weeks.
SPC’s first Polo Charity Tournament 2018 to raise funds
for deserving beneficiaries. Members are invited to The Club has also created an additional page on our
participate, and do their part for this meaningful event website, with the proposed redevelopment of the Club
which is scheduled some time in May or June this year. to keep you updated on the progress, and give Member’s
an opportunity to provide feedback and comments on
Over at Riding, Members will enjoy our string of new this landmark project for our Club.
horses at the riding school. The Riding School will be
renamed to the SPC Riding Academy with the objective As always, we endeavour to do our very best and
to make both riding and polo available to juniors and with your understanding and support, look forward to
beginners through our customised programmes. One serving you even better this year!
of the Academy’s objectives is to also introduce the
“fun” element into riding and polo for the juniors and Here’s to a great year ahead for one and all!
to create a community for both riding and polo juniors
through the introduction of lessons, games, events
and activities. There will also be a contest to name the Best Regards,
“junior academy” so that it projects a fun, lively and Sylvan Braberry
exciting section for our juniors. General Manager
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Singapore Polo Club
Events
January – March 2018
27 January
Mother and Child Art Jamming
2 February
Social Tennis Nite
3 February
Friends of Horses Fair
10 – 11 February
Inter Club Riding Competition at SPC
23 February
Lunar Networking Nite
30 March
Easter Event
*Dates are subject to change.SPC - 2018 POLO CALENDAR
15 February 2018 Polo Season - Field Re-opens for stick & ball practice
1 March Practice chukkas begin
24 – 25 March Club Tournament
3 – 8 April BRONZE LEAGUE (2-4 goal)
24 – 29 April PRO-AM MEN’S CHALLENGE (4-6 goal)
5 – 6 May Club & Novice Tournament
12 May SPC CHARITY MATCH (6 goal)
15 May - 20 May SINGAPORE OPEN (8 goal)
9 – 10 June Youth Polo Challenge
15 June – 5 July Field Closed - Arena Polo Challenge
14 – 15 July Club & Novice Tournament
18 – 19 August Club Tournament
7 – 9 September POLO IN THE CITY (6 goal)
25 – 30 September WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL (18 goal Ladies’ Handicap)
13 -14 October Club & Novice Tournament
25 – 28 October GOLD CUP (16 goal)
10 – 11 November Battle of the Sexes (2 goal)
17 – 18 November Grooms Cup & Club Tournament
20 November 2018 Polo Season Ends
1 February 2019 2019 Polo Season - Field Re-Opens
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SINGAPORE POLO CLUBCLUB NEWS
New Look,
New Beginnings
A
t the Extraordinary General Meeting held on
15 February 2017, a majority of the members
present voted in favour of the proposed $6
million Club redevelopment works.
Our Club has not seen an upgrade in the last 12 years,
and in order to retain and expand our membership base
and develop new revenue streams, the clubhouse has to be
lifted to a new level in line with current market standards
befitting the Singapore Polo Club.
After a rigorous tender and evaluation process, we are
pleased to appoint award-winning architect Ernesto Bedmar
principle and founder of Bedmar & Shi for the design and
procurement of works for this redevelopment project.
All pictures shown are for The works will take 18 to 24 months to complete and
illustration purpose only. will be phased in three stages.
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In order to keep all members updated on our progress,
we will share regular updates via:
• email announcements
• letters sent to your postal address
• the Singapore Polo Club website, which will have details
and content including plans, renderings, FAQ’s, and a
feedback form; and
• the Club’s Facebook and Instagram pages
In the Club’s foyer we have the community noticeboard
already in place which has the architectural plans,
renderings, and a Suggestion Box for Members to be able We look forward to sharing updates at each stage of
to share feedback and comments. the project, and look forward to receiving your support and
Additionally, Members may also email management feedback as we go through this exciting new period for our
directly to membership@singaporepoloclub.org historic Club.
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ABOUT BEDMAR & SHI relationships between buildings and nature with particular
Bedmar & Shi is a Singapore based designed practice emphasis on quality design and execution of its diversified
established in 1986, incorporating a wide range of portfolio. Their list of projects stretches from New York,
architectural, conservation, landscape and interior designs. London, New Zealand, India and Malaysia to Indonesia,
Since its inception, it has always maintained a staff of 12, Thailand, Tibet, Bhutan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
a multicultural mix of personalities from various parts of For more information on Bedmar & Shi, please refer to
the world, designers with a singular desire to explore the www.bedmarandshi.com
All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only.
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SINGAPORE POLO CLUBCLUB NEWS
2017 Long Service Award
Hashim Bin Imin
– 5 years
Jasmani Bin Atmo
Alwamal
– 5 years
Gangatharan
– 5 Years
Lakshmanan
Sukumar Shet
ty
– 10 years
ou
Ting Heng M
– 15 ye ar s
Oh Cher M
ing, Sunny
– 20 years
Tan Siew Fung, Ann
– 30 years
Ripah Bin Sajim
– 55 years
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Ms Melissa Ko, our Outreach Convenor presented the hampers & a cheque to the Centre on 4 December 2017
SPC Christmas
Charity Drive
W
e would like to thank our members for your
generous support in the recent SPC Charity
Drive. We are happy to share that we exceeded
our goal of 10 food and 10 toiletries hampers
for the residents of the Good Shepherd Centre! Thank you
again for your support!
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SINGAPORE POLO CLUBNEW MEMBERS
October – December 2017
A warm welcome to the new members who have
recently joined the Singapore Polo Club family.
We look forward to seeing you at the club!
CHARTER
Bella Ong Bee Lay
Daniel Paul Cullen
David Rasaiah Winslow
Ivan Chua Ying Ming
Laurent Patrice Christian Piedois
Mostapha Bin Rahj Kamal
Rajvin Dave Singh
William Hugh Peacock
REGULAR
Alasdair Philip St John Spink
Alexander Charles Frederick Howard
Danaice Martinez
Matthew Bird
Nicholas John Tanner
Rita Srinivasan (Mrs Rita Aspen)
Samantha Jane Field
Sebastian James Mackinnon
Vivien Wu WenFang
Xu Lei
REGULAR TERM
Dorota Malgorzata Garrett
Gilbert Jean-Christophe Philippe
Ho Yoke Foong Irene (He Yufeng)
For reciprocal clubs, please refer to our website www.singaporepoloclub.org
or email us at membership@singaporepoloclub.org
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SINGAPORE POLO CLUBOBITUARY
in memory:
Paul von Lissberg
1941- 2017
T
he unexpected passing of Paul von Lissberg who expired on 26th December 2017, emphasises
the drawing to a close of a noteworthy era in the annals of the Singapore Polo Club – an era
those of us fortunate enough to have lived through may well recall with vivid memories, yet
also with a tinge of regret that times have since changed.
Paul and his late wife, Brede, first joined the Club in the early 1970’s. Both were at the time
accomplished riders and Paul proceeded to take up polo. During the decades which followed, each
in their distinct ways, became almost an institution within the Club.
Brede von Lissberg who sadly passed away in February 2005 following a short illness, started off
several generations of children in riding at the Singapore Polo Club; she had the gift of imparting
in children a lifelong passion for ponies and horses. Although the often gruff, taciturn exterior that
Paul presented to the world after his bereavement belied the fact, I believe he never quite reconciled
himself to the loss of his wife.
Having held several committee positions at various times, among Paul’s most significant contributions to the Club were
perhaps while he served as Polo Captain, first from 1975 to 1977 and then again in 1985-86. He left an indelible mark on the office
which many – and for very different reasons – would continue to remember for years to come! To those of us who were fortunate
enough to get to know him well over the years, Paul was passionate and extremely
knowledgeable about all aspects of polo, horses and horsemanship (if he did not know
something, he invariably made a determined effort to find out) and was always ready
to assist anyone who wished to benefit from such knowledge. As those acquainted
with him found out sooner or later, Paul had very rigid views about most things and
was in the habit of expressing his opinions forthrightly if not even brusquely; certainly
he did not suffer fools gladly. Invariably straightforward and absolutely honest to a
fault, he was ever ready to assist anyone who had a genuine question or issue to
resolve, especially if it concerned horses and polo. His was indeed a large presence in
the history of the Singapore Polo Club, one that spanned several decades and he will
be missed.
For very many years he kept a watchful eye over the maintenance of the polo
field as well as over the grounds staff, especially the groundsman, Yatim, who had an
enormous respect for Paul and, it seemed to me, a genuine affection for him. Senior
members will be aware that Paul was the principal driving force behind building the
original indoor school at the Club in the 1980’s. Possibly fewer members would be
aware of Paul’s contribution to the Club during the years 2003-06, while the Club was
undergoing its major re-development, a significant aspect of which was the construction
of the present-day large covered arena. I had turned to Paul for expert assistance
with suitable footings for the arena. Typically, he threw himself wholeheartedly into
the project and began to thoroughly research the entire complex subject. It was only
after we had systematically examined and excluded several competing options, that he
came upon the waxed fibre sand product which we eventually decided to import from
the UK and install for the first time in Singapore. Remarkably, this waxed footing, has
withstood the test of time and sustained heavy usage without having to be renewed
for more than a decade now – a testament to Paul’s persistence when it came to
anything which he considered really important.
Apart from several close friends who reside in many different parts of the world
and with whom he kept in touch, Paul von Lissberg leaves behind immediate family
in Austria.
Obituary contributed by Ali Namazie
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October saw the return of
the Singapore Polo Club’s
16 goal GOLD CUP
I
naugurated in 2016, this second edition of this tournament Club present in Singapore. Cowdray Park of course stage their
was once again sponsored by BMW as presenting sponsor. own very prestigious Gold Cup event annually and we have
They were joined by PRUDENTIAL who this year have been been in discussions with them for the past year concerning
an important and generous sponsor of polo here. developing a synergistic, closer relationship between the two
Despite an especially dense polo calendar during the first Singapore and UK based polo clubs.
half of the 2017 season (largely due to the 2017 South-east Apart from the 16 goal exhibition match which took place
Asian Games which took place in August), it is noteworthy on Sunday 29th October, as in the previous edition, the SPC
that the Club was able to host two significant international GOLD CUP also comprised a round-robin tournament run over
tournaments in the second half - the Women’s International in two days amongst three 10-12 goal teams:, Veuve Clicquot
late September and following that, the GOLD CUP. Well done and KEF. The Prudential team was anchored by New Zealand’s
to participating members, and a big thank you to the Club’s international 7 goaler Jean-Paul Clarkin playing alongside SPC
staff, particularly the stable management and to the unsung pro Sanaullah Khan (2), SPC President Satinder Garcha (2) and
heroes of all outdoor polo - the groundsmen! Vice President Wee Tiong Han alternating with Club member
At 16 goals, the SPC’s GOLD CUP is certainly the highest Cyrille Costes (both playing off 0 goals), making a total of 11
level of competitive polo that one gets to watch within the goals. Veuve Clicquot was represented by South Africa’s highest
region and perhaps even right across Asia. This year we were ranked player Tom de Bruin (7), Club pro Shane Boyd (2) and
fortunate to have representatives of the Cowdray Park Polo Club members Ali Reda (1) and Lawrence Khong (0) adding
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Throw-in by SPC Vice-President, Wee Tiong Han
up to a 10 goal team. Finally, KEF fielded a 12 goal team captained by
South African Gareth Evans (6) who played alongside Craig Wilson (6)
from New Zealand and Club members Lynly Fong and Ang Ban Tong
(both 0 goals). The round-robin matches amongst the three teams
were played on Thursday, 26th and Saturday, 28th October with each
team playing four two chukka matches against the other two. With
their three match wins, Prudential were the tournament winners,
while Veuve Clicquot were second with two wins and KEF, winning one
match, came third.
The 16 goal four chukka exhibition match had a 15 goal Prudential
team (playing in black jerseys) facing off a 14 goal team representing,
newcomer to polo sponsorship in Singapore, the Wall Street Journal
playing in white. For the exhibition match the visiting New Zealanders
and South Africans joined forces respectively. The Prudential team
comprised J-P Clarkin and Craig Wilson, joined by Satinder Garcha and
Lawrence Khong; while Wall Street Journal had the two South Africans,
Tom de Bruin and Gareth Evans alongside Ali Reda and Lynly Fong. As
one would expect of such a higher goal match, the polo was open, fast
and yet controlled with the professionals on either side rarely giving
away a loose ball and almost never missing the slightest opportunity
to turn the game in their team’s favour. Final score, after a riveting 4
chukkas, Prudential 8 vs. Wall Street Journal 5½. J-P Clarkin was Man of
the Match; Caldera owned by the Club was chosen (for the second time
this year) as Best Playing Pony.
Visiting Professionals: (L to R) Craig Wilson, Tom de Bruin,
Article by Ali Namazie John–Paul Clarkin & Gareth Evans
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Winners of the 2017 SPC Gold Cup - PRUDENTIAL: (L to R) David White (General J–P Clarkin receiving the
Manager of Moet Hennessy Diageo, Singapore), Wee Tiong Han (Vice-President Most Valuable Player
trophy from Mike Soldner
of the Singapore Polo Club), Sophie Hartmann (representing BMW Asia), (Founder, The B28
Whisky Fund)
Lawrence Khong, Satinder Garcha, J-P Clarkin & Craig Wilson
Best Playing Pony ‘Caldera’ belonging to the SPC
and played by J-P Clarkin: (L to R) J–P Clarkin,
Runners-up: (L to R) David White (General Manager of Moet Hennessy Diageo Chris Bethel (Polo Manager, Cowdray Park Polo
Singapore), Matt Petersen (General Manager, Cowdray Park Polo Club), Lynly Club) & Groom Esvaran A/L Sundhararaj
Fong, Ali Reda, Gareth Evans & Tom de Bruin
SPC Polo Captain Ali Namazie presenting the
Club’s shield to Matt Petersen of the Cowdray
Park Polo Club
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Spectators ‘treading-in’ at half time
Cowdray Park Polo Club representatives:
(L to R) Matt Petersen, Liz Higgins & Chris Bethel
Anna Lysenko & Marieleng Skorge Spectators & invited guests at the 2017 SPC Gold Cup event
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Beinhorn-Faizullah Cup
– Youth Challenge
Mini-Tournament
J
ust one word to describe Youth Polo in SPC this year:
I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E!!
If anybody had told me, back in November 2016
when we had only a handful of kids playing 2-a-side at the
Mt Pleasant Road arena, that only 12 months later we’d have
the biggest Youth Polo Programme in Asia, played children’s
exhibition chukkas and hosted the largest Children Polo
Tournament in SPC history, I would have said you were crazy!!!
Yet here we are! We just finished 2017 in spectacular
fashion, with a Youth Polo Programme of over 20 children
(and not-so-children as Sinclair keeps reminding me!!), playing
regular polo and delivering the most amazing kids tournament
I’ve seen (save for the Potrillos Cup in Argentina)
I’m immensely proud of our boys and girls, who battled it
out in the Beinhorn-Faizullah Cup over two days. Our special
thanks go to long time members Dr Massood Faizullah, and
Mr Alston Beinhorn, who donated the Cup to SPC some years
ago. Masood, who presented the trophy, had great words of
encouragement and inspiration to our young generation of
players.
And guess what? The polo was great to watch too!! I can
still hear all the mums, dads, grandparents, cheering from the
side lines! They were making more noise than the crowd at the
Gold Cup!!
The Round Robin tournament featured our young(est)
players:
Team White: Jed Gabler, Matias Furlong, Maya Brown, Alex
Sorensen, Hugo de Lisle
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Team Black: Alice Duiget, Virgile Goldbgerg, Tom Lowdnes-
Cox, Jansheer Singh
Team Red: Lucas Furlong, Oscar Ma, Grace Cariss, Chloe Sultana
Great polo by the younger ones, and after 2 days of intense
action Team White came first by the narrowest of margins, just
1 goal! It really could have gone to either way, and they are all
already asking for the re-match!
We also held a Youth Exhibition where the older crop of
players delivered a real polo match with long runs, spectacular
goals and fun, open polo played. Nothing short of the adults’
game!
Teams in the Youth Exhibition were:
Team White: Sinclair Bordier, Max Parkhurst, Jed Gabler, Shane
Boyd (Coach)
Team Red: Lucas Ertugul, Lucas Furlong, Alice Duiget, Virgile
Goldberg, Patrick Furlong (Coach) the polo kit, some oversized boots and helmets and -if we were
It was an unforgettable event for the kids, and a hugely lucky- with a stick light enough to hit the ball!
proud moment for their families. A very special event that kids The coaches and I are very happy with how the players
and families will remember for a long time, which helped create have developed this year, and the programme itself has gone
the sort of ‘family club’ we all want. It did bring memories of from strength to strength. We have a number of people to
when I was their age and my father, who also started a polo thank for this, but fundamentally our thanks go to all parents,
school in our home town club, took me through my first coaches, grooms, the club, and the sponsors. I look forward to
chukkas with a bunch of other kids. Our mothers helping with everyone’s continuing support next year!
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For 2018 we are looking at an even bigger and better
programme with more polo, more tournaments, even some
international exposure, family tournaments, and who knows?
Some much more to do! So watch this space…
I’m very keen to grow the programme with more
newcomers and give all children across ages the right time and
support to develop their polo skills.
I don’t know about you, but I just can’t wait!
Article by Patrick Furlong
Photos by Simon Cariss
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(L – R) Edric Lee (Riding Instructor), Daniel Sitranen (Riding School Manager) & Ruelle Laurent (Riding Instructor)
Merriest Achievements
in December
O
ne of the foundations of our mission is to promote and Sugar and Rebell, showing us “the bounciest canter of your
raise the standards of equestrianism for Singapore. In life” and some amazing clear lines on Rebell (not always a fan
December we invested in three major initiatives that of picking his feet up). Every participant won a bracelet from
helped us do just that; we invested in our riders, in our staff our anti-bullying campaign NOT ON MY YARD. We will also be
and in our horses. partnering with Larkspur Equestrian in the UK to take part in
For our riders, we invited David Carville back from the UK this FEI anti-bullying drive. Please drop by the office and take
to pick the show jumping teams that we will send to the UK a bracelet if you would like to support it. It was a great clinic,
next year. The weekend itself was a huge success, with a large thank you again Dave for your energy and passion.
number of riders at all levels practicing courses and exercises. I am so excited (and maybe quite jealous) as we get
This time we started with the course riding on Saturday, planning for the UK trips. Here are the basics – it’s one week
building a course that could be ridden several different ways. for the 30-60 and two for the higher teams. For your time
The 30-60 group were superstars! We saw some great riding there, you will get a horse or pony to lease, that is effectively
from Clarinda, Bea, Aayan, Anaaya, Arielle, Nivee, Isabel, yours for your time in the UK. You will get to ride twice a day
Chloe, Zara and Bella. I was so impressed by how much of (jumping, flat and hacking), plus stable management lessons,
the feedback from Dave’s previous clinics had been put into mucking out, feeding, grooming, turnout and total horse care
practice; the team was so much better at creating and keeping instruction. We will organise participation in Larkspur shows
a consistent rhythm, riding to the jumps, riding great lines and and local shows, and we will also take you to see some of
keeping going, even when the ponies had other ideas! the highest level jumping at Hickstead and other Grand Prix
I was particularly impressed by how much both Isabel and events. We will also be holding BBQs with the Equestrian
Nivee got out of Sidan – that was some fierce riding! In the Academies affiliated with Larkspur, cross country training if
60-80 and 80-1m plus groups, the teams had also improved a you are interested (including water jumps – a personal panic
lot. Kennedi did some great gymnastics with Cassie and we saw button moment for many horses and ponies) at one of the
some other terrific combinations in action – Ysabelle on Tyrion, many amazing cross country venues that we can hack to,
Maddie on both Venice and Dimples, Chiara on Toby and Grace shooting and parents hacking to some of the nearby pubs. It
on Tiptoe. Zoe did a great job on different horses, as Percy will be intense but amazing. We will likely send the SPC teams
is currently sadly lame, and Viktoria really helped the lovely with an SPC instructor to ensure the most immersive coaching
Lady to get jumping! Tiffani and Tia did fantastically well with and instruction takes place. I can’t wait!
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Sean Hope posing for a photo right before his clinic Our groo
ms
the BHS e and instructors w
xaminers ith
For our staff, we have invested in two major programs. We
are unique in Singapore in that all we would like all of our
grooms to be qualified to at least BHS Stage One standard.
This year, Edric took the responsibility to train the grooms and
I’m happy to report that everyone was able to participate in
the classes. Daniel and Laurent did some scary mock exams at
various stages. I’m convinced that if you ask any groom at SPC
to name all the feed and watering rules, they can do it with
their eyes closed! We also wanted to continue to upgrade the
instructors’ certifications. We are unique in Singapore to do this.
Our grooms looking sharp for their BHS exam!
Paul Crago giving pointers to Edric
This year we invited Paul Crago, Head Coach to the British
Showjumping Coaches (BSJA) to instruct the whole team to
UKCC Level 2. This was an intensive four days of training, with
theory, demo riding and a large amount of homework. The Riding Instructor Edric with Boa
poor instructors were completely exhausted by the end, but I
think we can all agree that it was totally worthwhile to keep Finally we invested in three new horses to add to our string
qualifying our instructors with the latest techniques. Once in Riding Section. Get ready to welcome the gorgeous Boa,
these exams have been completed, all of our instructors will be Kane and Rambo. Imagine a mix between Tiptoe and Tyrion
qualified to teach to 120 jumping (with some further for the and you will see what we were aiming for. I can’t wait for
more advanced riders). I was struck by how much experience them to land – I’m expecting them to be much sought after!
our instructors actually have, in both dressage and jumping. Thank you to the riders, instructors and horses at SPC for
We don’t always do a great job at communicating this, but as putting your heart and soul into these big investments. I think
an example, Daniel and Edric have both ridden and placed at we will all enjoy the efforts!
the highest levels of dressage and both have competed in 120+
jumping as well. In my view this makes SPC very well qualified Article by Amelie Villeneuve
to train our riders and horses to whatever level they would like. Photographs by Ruelle Laurent and Siti Sarinah
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SPC Year End Riding Show
O
n 25th November 2017, the Riding school had its
year end show to round up the wonderful riding
year. The Show definitely didn’t disappoint with
excellent jumps from our riders.
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Pony Club’s Art Attack
I
t wasn’t just the season of giving for our young and very
talented Pony Clubbers. It was also the season to unleash
their creativity by decorating their very own horse shoe
for Christmas!
Great job Pony Clubbers! Special thanks to Amanda
Buckland- Mcgowan, our instructors Edric Lee, Krystal Wang,
Keith Choi and Ruelle Laurent.
Sizzlin’ BBQ
W
hat better way to end the year aside from
a BBQ! The riding section organised a BBQ
for riders and grooms to celebrate the hard
work and achievements in 2017. It was
definitely a heart-warming evening as our riding instructors
donned the hats of chefs and took turns to BBQ for the
riders and grooms!
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RIDING
Pony Camp T
he school holidays was made even sweeter for our young pony
clubbers who signed up for our exclusive 3 day Pony Camp where
they learnt how to groom & tack and shower a horse in addition
to learning how to ride. We look forward to our next pony camp!
19 – 21 December 2017
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byLIFESTYLE FEATURE
Safari of
a Lifetime
H
ave you ever ridden your agree more with Hana and adds that
horse alongside a herd of “Obviously, riding horses is great. Being
wild giraffes? Have you in Namibia is great. But riding horses
ever driven your car in Namibia amongst wild giraffes and
across the endless sand dunes of cantering up high into the Otjihavera
the Namib Desert? Have you ever Mountains is simply out of this
enjoyed an Oyster and Champaign world.” Welcome to Africa!
reception on a lonely beach along The ‘Safari of a Lifetime’ starts
the wild Atlantic Coast? Have you at the renowned Okapuka Horse
ever met the Bushman people and Safaris, undoubtedly one of the
tried to mimic their unusual language best stables in this part of the world
using the most difficult to pronounce offering 31 of the finest and best-
‘clicks’. Have you ever cantered into the trained Arabian horses you can imagine.
African sunset on a proud Arabian horse The Scandinavian owner Ingeborg Hernes
followed by a chilled glass of Sauvignon first came to Namibia 20 odd years ago.
in the Savannah, appropriately called a Like so many others, she immediate fell in
‘sundowner’? And have you ever looked love with this vast and barren country, the
into the ever so powerful eyes of a grown areas this beautiful country has to offer” abundance of game and the relaxed mind-
elephant bull? Sonja Piontek, former Marketing Director set of its people. Lucky for us, she had the
Well…there is a reason why the tour of BMW Asia, explains. “The idea was to guts to quit her management position back
we were recently on is called the ‘Safari of create a once-in-a-lifetime experience with in Europe, move across to Namibia and set
a Lifetime’. Not only is Namibia one of the unforgettable money-can’t buy moments for up this unique equestrian enterprise. Today
most stunning countries on this planet, every the participants.” Okapuka Horse Safaris, situated on the
moment of this specially developed eight day “This entire trip seems to be highlight 10.000 hectares big farm of Okapuka Ranch,
tour was simply unique. after highlight after highlight” confirms 30 minutes from the capital Windhoek, offer
“We have combined breath-taking safari Hana Abdulla, avid member of the a variety of exciting activities for experienced
rides on horseback, cultural encounters and Singapore Polo Club with a wide smile on riders from all over the world: 1) Safari Rides
stunning game viewing with X5 off-road her face. Professor Ossi Köchli, leading Swiss in amongst hundreds of wild game across
driving through some of the most spectacular gynaecologist and keen polo player couldn’t the farm’s vast savannah, 2) Mountain Rides
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high up into the Otjihavera Mountains luxurious and best game-viewing lodge in
with rewarding picnics at the lodge’s Namibia. We certainly won’t disagree. As
private hunting cabin overlooking the we lean back on the game viewing deck
beautiful turquois water reservoir, 3) we are taken by the crocks, the hippos,
Endurance Training and Endurance Races the elephant bull, the zebras, antelopes,
on national and international level for hyenas…all within a mere 50-100 meters Whilst Erindi was all about game, our
those who feel up to the challenge and from where we sit! next lodge is all about a very unique off-road
last but not least 4) Breeding of Arabian To complete our game viewing experience and stunning sceneries. We even
horses and training them. experience at Erindi Game Reserve, which drive our BMW X5s onto one of the big rock
Training in terms of proper riding is also the countries largest private game formations the Erongo Mountains are so
style. But also training in terms of reserve, we take a safari drive at sunset famous for. Whilst climbing up the massive
stamina…and boy those Arabians of and one at sunrise. Both times we are piece of stone – sometimes with only two
Okapuka Horse Safaris are fit! During very lucky: only a few meters away from wheels on the ground! – Hana exclaims:
the mountain ride for example, there our lenses there is a family of lions, three “This is the most extreme but also the most
are a number of rather long and rather elephants, a herd of giraffes, some rather fun driving I have ever done. It’s amazing
steep uphills that the horses passionately shy zebras, vultures, hippos, foxes, hyena that it is possible to take a standard SUV into
attack in a flying gallop. They lift their and many different types of antelope. such terrain.”
tails (just as Arabians do), set off and run
and run and run. It is quite obvious that
the horses enjoy these little races up the
mountain paths just as much as we, the
riders do.
After a few amazing hours in the
mountains, encounters with mountain
zebras, kudus, giraffes, and a sumptuous
picnic lunch at the private cabin by the
damn, we make our way back down into
the savannah where we are rewarded
with a ‘sundowner’: a cool glass of wine
and some snacks while watching the
powerful setting sun.
After those great first days at
Okapuka, our journey takes us north
to Erindi, which is said to be the most
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It is very interesting to hear about piece of rock or through a 20km dry river
such a different way of life. I try to bed was extreme, wait for this: we take the
remember some of their names, but cars straight into the never ending dunes
have to admit that they are quite of the legendary Namib Desert. “I would
unpronounceable. have never expected to get a luxury SUV
Next stop on our tour is up and down the massive dunes, let alone
Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. As with so much ease!” Alan from Singapore
this trip is all about unique experiences comments. Again, we are all surprised by
we will not take the public road though. the capabilities of the X5, as well as our
Instead, we turn onto private land and own guts! Driving in the dunes, surrounded
“I think this is the most beautiful country spend the next two hours driving through by nothing other than sand, sand and more
I have ever been to.” acclaimed Singaporean the dry, sandy riverbed and canyon-like sand is an amazing but party challenging
anaesthetist Dr. June Rin adds. I couldn’t scenery of the Swakop River – what a blast! experience. Some of those dunes are rather
agree more and take another zillion photos We start the next morning with quite high and very steep after all!
of the impressive rock boulders, the cars a different program and take a private On our last day we go back to Okapuka
climbing up that barren piece of rock and boat out onto the Atlantic Ocean where Lodge for one final night and another two
the breath-taking view. a school of dolphins accompanies us for beautiful rides. It is nice to be in a familiar
After another stunning African sunset, a while, wild pelicans land on our boat, place. With familiar people. Riding ‘our
we make our way to dinner. This is however flamingos feed in the shallow water and horses through the bush and taking in the
not served at the lodge: tonight it is Braai literally thousands of seals invite us to take sheer beauty of this country one last time.
dinner under the clear African milky way great shots of their colony at the far end of Whilst giraffes and antelopes peacefully
– quite an exceptional treat. As during the Flamingo Point. One of the seals is pretty meander past us we reflect on how special
previous days, we experience so many things daring and even jumps right onto our the ‘Safari of a Lifetime’ really was: June
on this trip that you would never get to do boat! The maritime excursion ends with a from Singapore repeats that Namibia was
or see if we did it on our own. totally unexpected Champagne and Oyster the most beautiful country she had ever
Before we head on, we visit the local reception on a remote strip of beach along seen. Andy from China comments that this
Bushman tribe in their ‘settlement’ and the wild Atlantic coast. With all our BMW was the best trip he had ever taken. Ossi
learn about their culture, their bizarre X5s lined up for us to continue our quest. is still overwhelmed by the opportunity
language and their century old traditions. If you think driving onto a massive of riding head to head with the giraffes
while Hana reckons those gallops up the
mountains were among the most fun riding
she has ever done.
All in all, this trip has been a truly unique
experience: unexpected, extraordinary,
at times challenging, certainly more than
memorable. One to remember…and one to
repeat!
For more info on your own personalized
Safari of a Lifetime please contact
info@sonjapiontek.com.
Photos by Sonja Piontek and Sheldon Trollope
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Amanda Osborne’s
Aquaspin™ Testimonial
Did you have any "fears" before your first Aqua cycling class?
I didn’t have any fears at all before joining Aquaspin™, I was just
interested in trying out a new type of exercise.
What made you choose to join us in the first place?
I was keen to try something different from the usual gym classes
and a group of friends had joined Aquaspin™ so it was a great way
to exercise together.
What do you enjoy the most enjoy about Aqua cycling?
I really enjoy the variety that Aquaspin™ classes provide as part of
my weekly workout. It is just like spin classes in the gym but you
have the benefit of keeping cool in the water while listening to
music that keeps you pumped and being guided by great instructors
who don’t allow you to slack off. I find the resistance from the
water adds an additional challenge to the exercises as well.
What are the specific benefits you have experienced working
out with Aquaspin™?
I find the classes really help with my cardio fitness while also
toning as well. I have also recently had a shoulder injury and the
physiotherapist encouraged me to continue these classes as they
enabled me to keep my shoulder moving in the water which is a
lot gentler on the joints but provides resistance at the same time.
I also started the Aqua Power classes which I love as it is like a circuit
class in the pool, using various equipment (such as dumbbells for
the water) as well as the bikes to train.
Is there anything special you got spinning with us you
were not expecting when you first joined?
I found myself improving and becoming fitter with each class
and able to push myself harder every time. After doing an Aqua
cycling class I am quite energized for the rest of the day. I have
also met some lovely people as well.
Would you recommend Aqua cycling to other people?
Absolutely! I think it is a great way to exercise. Alicia and Yannick
have a great team of instructors and are always keen to know
how you are going with the classes and how they can improve.
They are really dedicated to seeing you get the most out of your
sessions. If you get Yannick as an instructor - watch out - he does
not let you skip a beat.
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Head into the new year creating new memories
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R
egent Seven Seas is undoubtedly the epitome of
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Morton’s
Steakhouse
JOJI Bar
A L
fter more than three decades since opening
its doors, Morton’s of Chicago has carved ocated at the Carlton Hotel, JOJI - which
out a unique niche and an exceptional means George in Japanese, opened in
reputation of being one of if not the best, April 2017 as a boutique whisky bar. The
steakhouse in Singapore. extensive selection of whiskies at JOJI is
Morton’s prime and premium steaks like their Filet attributed to impressive knowledge and the curation
Mignon, Porterhouse, and New York Strip has garnered of only the very best whiskies is showcased in its menu.
brilliant reviews from food critics all the country. It is With categorisations such as Speyside, Islay, Highland,
imperative to note that it is because the setup uses to name a few, this establishment definitely exudes
primarily USDA Prime Black Angus, grain-fed and wet- class and knowledge of the various expressions.
aged beef. Not to forget about their famous seafood Fans of casks and drams will be bursting in
platters and the lobsters dishes which are sure to incite excitement once they find out that the coveted
you to return for another serving. Japanese expressions of Yamazaki 18, Hibiki 21 as
The extensive selection of alcohol is not to be well as esteemed Balvenie Portwood 21, Lagavulin
undermined, with more than 20 whisky expressions Distiller’s Edition, are available at JOJI. The bar is
and 30 makes of wines to pair with your food, every also an exclusive partner of artisanal whisky Angels’
meal could be an amazing discovery. Nectar, from independent spirits bottlers Highfern.
In addition to the main dining room, Morton’s JOJI also runs a unique Omakase, similarly to the
features three private dining rooms, offering exclusive dining option but for cocktails. Patrons can choose
spaces for both corporate entertainment and family between eight bases, six flavours, and six textures and
celebrations. the bartender will crank its creative juices to concoct
As a bonus, Morton’s Monday to Saturday happy a perfect match to the taste the consumer desires.
hour comes extraordinarily with complimentary Filet The modern decor paired with intricate lighting acts
Mignon steak sandwiches served to every guest. as the theatre whereafter the orchestra of whiskies
Morton’s Steakhouse is at 5 Raffles Avenue, take over.
Marina Square. JOJI is at 76 Bras Basah Road, Carlton Hotel.
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Diamond
Walker
Shoes
A
Singaporean owned and based Barrois, Ted Baker and Scoop NYC. The opulent footwear
bespoke luxury shoemaker, a visit to has been on the feet of countless celebrities including
Diamond Walker is a definite need for Korean heartthrobs Rain and Lee Min Ho, as well as home-
every discerning individual looking to grown musicians JJ Lin and Tay KeWei.
spruce up their wardrobe. Their service with their Diamond Walker Boutique is at 277 Orchard
wide range of shoe styles and type compliments the Road, #04-03 Orchard Gateway.
purchasing process and makes it an unforgettable
experience.
A classic range that includes Oxfords, Brogue,
Derbys to semi-formal such as loafers, moccasins,
and even golf shoes, the 300 designs available are
made-to-measure and custom fitted to every unique
customer before being handcrafted in Korea.
The customisability allows customers to choose
the mixing of different leather types & colours,
heels, outsole types, insoles of various heights, inner
lining, laces, colour of stitching, type of shoe-making
techniques like hand-sewn welt or cementing for
their shoes. A variety of over 100 types of leather
is available aside from Italian full-grain calfskin; eel,
snake, crocodile skins to accentuate the diversity.
A long list of collaborations and accolades sees
the brand pair up with fashion names Marc Antoine-
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Singapore
Yacht Show
T
he Singapore Yacht Show
is Asia’s leading yacht and
luxury show - the only
one fully supported by
the global yachting industry and the
Singapore Tourism Board. It provides
nautical lifestyle seekers with an
unrivalled opportunity to discover some
Vacheron Constantin
of the world’s finest water crafts and
boating brands in an elite and highly
social setting.
Historiques Triple
Held at ONE°15 Marina in Sentosa
Cove, this globally-recognised on-water
exhibition epitomises luxury lifestyle and
Calendrier
brings together the biggest number of
world-class yachts in the whole of Asia,
consistently showcasing more regional
1942 & 1948
premieres than any other event in the
region. Glamorous parties, high-end
entertaining, and an enviable range
V
of prestige products and brands –
acheron Constantin Historiques Triple supercars, fine dining, high fashion, art
Calendrier 1942, is a 40mm steel model inspired and beautiful timepieces - make the
by reference 4240. Keeping with the original Singapore Yacht Show a firm fixture in
vibe, this model is understated and elegant the region’s social calendar.
with a hand-type date display and the month displayed via The 8th edition of the Singapore
aperture. The calendar indications appear in a choice of Yacht Show will take place from the
burgundy or dark blue, on a classic two-toned silvered dial 12-15 April 2018.
with a sunburst satin-finished center.
Augmenting the release is the Historiques Triple
Calendrier 1948, crafted in 18K 4N pink gold and revives
the original reference 4240L. The watch is enriched with
a sophisticated high-precision lunar cycle complication
for tracking astronomical occurrences. The dial features
a handsome silvered opaline center with a sunburst satin-
finished external zone. In addition, the 1948 model is limited
to 200 individually numbered pieces worldwide.
Both watches are Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces
fitted with the astonishing Vacheron Constantin in-house
manual-wind 4400QCL caliber. Boasting approximately 65
hours of power reserve on a full charge.
Vacheron Constantin is at 2 Orchard Turn, 02-07
The Orchard Residences.
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