IWC Kuala Lumpur Boutique Opening

SJX · 2007-12-05T00:49:23Z

IWC opens its first stand-alone boutique in Kuala Lumpur, featuring exclusive timepieces and celebrity guest Ronan Keating. Discover the 2007 event.

SJX reports on the grand opening of IWC's first stand-alone boutique in Kuala Lumpur, a significant event underscoring the brand's strategic focus on the Malaysian market. The article details the celebrity presence and exclusive offerings, providing a snapshot of IWC's retail expansion in 2007. This event highlights the brand's approach to global market penetration and luxury retail experiences.

Last month IWC opened its first stand-alone boutique in Kuala Lumpur, located in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and operated by the Valiram Group. The guest of honour was Ronan Keating, a "Friend of IWC" and also a collector of IWC watches. Guests were later treated to a Ronan Keating concert at the party held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Also in attendance was Georges Kern, CEO of IWC, demonstrating the importance of the country and region to IWC.

The boutique will offer several exclusive timepieces unavailable elsewhere. For those interested in visiting, the newly opened boutique is located at Level 3, Lot 3.40, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

(All photos courtesy of IWC)

YAM Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja'afar poses with Ronan Keating with their IWCs

Mr Ashvin Valiram, Mr Ronan Keating and Mr Andreas Boesch (left to right)

Mr Georges Kern, HE Dr Urs Stemmler, Mr Ronan Keating, Mr Ashvin Valiram (left to right)

Mr Ronan Keating and Mr Andreas Boesch of IWC

Their Royal Highnesses The Regent of Negri Sembilan with Mr Ronan Keating

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The new IWC Pavilion boutique in Kuala Lumpur would exclusively offer 2007 SIHH novelties, including the Da Vinci, Ingenieur, and Portofino collections, as well as limited editions like the Antoine de Saint Exupery Automatic and Aquatimer Chronograph 'Cousteau Divers'.
The boutique opening featured an IWC watchmaker demonstrating work on the Caliber 5000, emphasizing the brand's technical expertise and in-house movement capabilities.
Some forum members were unfamiliar with Ronan Keating, the 'Friend of IWC' guest of honor, prompting discussion about his celebrity status.
SJX clarified that Ronan Keating was formerly part of the famous 90s boy band 'Boyzone', justifying his celebrity status as a 'Friend of IWC'.

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SJX

Dec 5, 2007

Part IV: Ronan Keating concert

Ronan Keating with his Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Kurt Klaus in platinum This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-12-05 01:16:27

AnthonyTsai

Dec 5, 2007

Thanks for the write-up SJX!

And btw, am I the only dolt who doesn't know who Ronan Keating is? I don't think I've ever heard one of his songs before. Cheers, Anthony

SJX

Dec 5, 2007

Well according to Wikipedia

He was formerly of "Boyzone" which apparently was a famous boy band of the nineties. He MUST be famous, after all he is a "Friend of IWC". - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-12-05 07:52:37

Marcus Hanke

Dec 5, 2007

But I am also a friend of IWC - why am I not famous at all??? -nt

ei8htohms

Dec 5, 2007

You're more of a fond acquaintance. :) (nt)

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