THE annual exhibition of luxury timepieces and fine jewelry, not to be missed by any watch and jewelry lover, has begun. The 12th edition of Masters of Time opened last weekend and will last until the end of January at T Galleria by DFS, Macao, Shoppes at Four Seasons. Launched by DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, Masters of Time is one of the retailer’s signature Masters series events that highlight its creativity in curating exceptional experiences in the five luxury categories of wines and spirits, beauty and fragrance, watches and jewelry, fashion and accessories, and food and gifts. Just as the previous editions, the 12th Masters of Time offers watch and jewelry connoisseurs a feast for the eyes with a selection of bespoke, limited-edition watch and jewelry pieces from more than 40 renowned brands, including Buccellati, De Beers, Faberge, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Van Cleef & Arpels. An exhibition space featuring an immersive tunnel with interactive installations invites guests to explore various elements of the exhibition. This year’s event features the inaugural DFS Masters Awards, which recognizes the best watch and jewelry pieces in seven categories for their innovation, artistry and flair. Selected by a panel of judges comprising of industry experts, influencers, designers and entrepreneurs, the results were unveiled at a ceremony attended by guests and VIP customers on Dec. 3. The awards winners and nominees are also on display at the Masters of Time exhibition space. In another first, DFS has partnered with the auction house Phillips to display prized, collectable and heirloom timepieces for purchase. For connoisseurs who cannot admire the exhibits in person, a virtual exhibition is available through the WeChat mini-program “邂逅傳世之作DFS曠世藏表大賞.” The online exhibition will also last through January. Established in Hong Kong in 1960, DFS Group now operates 54 duty free stores at 13 major airports and 23 T Galleria stores in downtown, affiliate and resort locations across the world. With a portfolio of selected products from more than 750 luxury brands, the group is dedicated to creating extraordinary shopping experiences for customers. In Macao, T Galleria stores are in seven resorts including the Plaza Macao, Wynn Palace, Galaxy Macao, MGM Cotai and Studio City Macao.(Yu Yuanfan) | 