CHINA (HONG KONG). King Power Global Development Company has launched a range of exclusive and limited-edition timepieces within its newly reopened portfolio of Richemont luxury watch and jewellery shops at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
A joint venture between King Power Group (Hong Kong) and King Power International of Thailand – was awarded five luxury concessions at HKIA last November.
The alliance is operating watches and jewellery businesses for five brands from the powerhouse Swiss luxury group Richemont: Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen (see earlier report below), Piaget, Panerai and Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The five-year concessions include a 31sq m Jaeger-LeCoultre store which opened on 1 October, followed by a 52sq m IWC Schaffhausen space on 16 October. A 39sq m Piaget store opened on 24 October and a 31sq m Panerai shop on 1 November.
The Moodie Davitt Report was on hand as Cartier executives and store employees celebrated with the King Power team and Airport Authority Hong Kong management while travellers perused Cartier’s star-studded product line which includes limited-edition watches.
Its showpiece is the Clé de Cartier watch, which is exclusive within Hong Kong to the HKIA boutique. The 31mm steel timepiece is set with 61 brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel, totaling 0.38 carat.
King Power is also highlighting the limited-edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tourbillion, a 43mm timepiece in 18ct white gold with an enamel dial. The automatic watch features a leader strap and is also exclusive to HKIA within Hong Kong.
IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceratanium is an automatic 44mm watch which features a new material developed by the brand to combine titanium with ceramic.
The 47mm Panerai Submersible Bronzo diving watch is another extraordinary timepiece, which is limited to 1,000 pieces. It features a ceramic bezel, bronze case and leather strap.
Piaget’s Extremely Lady Watch (27 x 22mm) includes 24 diamonds and is 18ct rose gold as is the brand’s 40mm Altiplano. The grey meteorite watch is limited to 300 pieces. Both are available exclusively at Piaget boutiques.
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IWC Schaffhausen celebrates craftsmanship in reopened boutique
The IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceratanium combines the advantages of titanium and ceramic in a single material Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has also partnered with King Power Global Development to reopen its boutique at Hong Kong International Airport after a period of renovation. The refurbished 52sq m boutique now sports the new ‘BTQ EVO concept’ design that is being implemented around the globe to create a premium shopping experience. The well-appointed black and white interiors are highlighted by glossy Macassar Ebony furnishings, providing watch connoisseurs with a luxurious ambience to browse at leisure. A focal point is a giant LED wall measuring 3.6 metres wide and 1.3 metres high. Visitors are greeted with movies of IWC’s six renowned watch families – Pilot’s Watches, Portugieser, Portofino, Da Vinci, Ingenieur and Aquatimer – which celebrate the brand’s heritage and craftsmanship. Another striking new design element is a large 3D watch movement decoration on a wall that not only catches the eye but pays tribute to IWC’s watchmaking excellence and mechanical highlights. |
