A Legacy of Love Since 1988

The Once collection is a modern reinterpretation of the watch featured in Solvil et Titus' memorable 1988 television commercial.

The collection revisits that romantic chapter through its distinctive oval case, classical dial details and the 天長地久 engraving carried on the caseback.

Some Things Only Need to Happen Once

Once reflects the idea that a single relationship, memory or moment can stay with us long after it has passed.

Rather than turning that story into an elaborate design, the collection expresses it through quiet proportions, a simple two-hand dial and jewellery-like details worn close to the wrist.

Petite 22mm Oval Watches

The current Once watches at City Chain use a petite 22mm elongated oval case, giving the collection a very different silhouette from conventional round women's watches.

With cases measuring approximately 6.9mm to 7.1mm thick, the current designs sit slim against the wrist and read almost like jewellery rather than a larger traditional watch.

Why an Oval Watch?

The elongated oval case is one of the defining characteristics of Once. Its narrower proportions follow the line of the wrist and create a more decorative, vintage-inspired appearance.

A stepped three-layer bezel adds depth around the dial, while the narrow strap or bracelet reinforces the watch's jewellery-like proportions.

Minimalist Two-Hand Quartz Design

Once uses a two-hand quartz movement displaying only hours and minutes.

Removing the seconds hand and additional complications keeps the dial deliberately uncluttered, allowing the oval shape, Roman numerals and decorative hands to remain the focus.

Roman Numerals & Retro-Inspired Hands

The current Once designs use classical Roman numerals around the oval dial together with decorative openwork hands.

These details reinforce the collection's connection to vintage watch design while retaining the convenience of a modern quartz movement.

The Cabochon Crown

Selected Once watches feature a polished cabochon detail set into the crown, creating a small jewellery-inspired accent at the side of the case.

Depending on the model, the cabochon may contrast with the case colour or blend more subtly into the overall design.

Stainless-Steel Once Watches

Stainless-steel Once watches pair the oval case with a narrow 10mm metal bracelet, giving the collection a more jewellery-like and polished appearance.

Current City Chain options include silver and light rose-gold finishes with white, silver-white or sand-coloured dials depending on the model.

Leather Strap Once Watches

Leather gives Once a more traditional vintage character. Current designs pair the petite oval case with narrow crocodile-embossed leather straps.

Choose leather if you prefer a softer, classic dress-watch look, or stainless steel if you want Once to feel more like a piece of wrist jewellery.

The 天長地久 Caseback

The Once caseback carries the engraving 天長地久, closely associated with Solvil et Titus' romantic identity since its memorable advertising era of the late 1980s.

The detail connects the contemporary watch with the story that inspired the collection, making it more than a purely decorative design feature.

Once vs Fair Lady

Choose Once if you prefer an especially petite oval watch, minimalist two-hand timekeeping and strong vintage-romantic styling.

Choose Fair Lady if you want a wider variety of case shapes, colours, mother-of-pearl and jewellery-inspired designs.

Once vs Chandelier

Choose Once for its 1988 heritage, oval silhouette and understated vintage character.

Choose Chandelier if you prefer contemporary jewellery-inspired styling centred more strongly on mother-of-pearl and polished decorative finishes.

Once vs The Letter

Both Once and The Letter sit within Solvil et Titus' Timeless Romance family, but they express the theme differently.

Once centres on the iconic oval watch and the memory of a love that remains, while The Letter offers its own interpretation of romantic storytelling through a different case and design language.

Shop Solvil et Titus Once Watches in Singapore

Shop Solvil et Titus Once watches in Singapore at City Chain. Explore petite 22mm oval women's quartz watches in stainless-steel and leather designs.

Compare case finish, dial colour and strap style to find the Once watch that best reflects your personal style.