Patek Philippe Boutique Kuala Lumpur Opening
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Patek Philippe Boutique Kuala Lumpur Opening

By Kong · Aug 21, 2013 · 16 replies
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Kong provides an exclusive report on the grand opening of the Patek Philippe Boutique in Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with Cortina Watch. This article captures the essence of the event, featuring insights from Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, and showcasing an exhibition of 100 timepieces, including rare novelties and prototypes. Readers gain a glimpse into the luxurious new boutique design and the special pieces on display.

Last week, August 13, 2013, Patek Philippe with Cortina Watch opens its first flagship boutique in one of the prime malls of Kuala Lumpur - the Suria KLCC.  Mr Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe,flew in the same day, met up with the press-members and graced the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the boutique followed by a dinner with some of the VIP clients.

To commemorate the boutique opening, the boutique is exhibiting about 100 timepieces including some new/prototype pieces till this Sunday 25 August.

For friends and fans of Patek Philippe in the region, do drop.  The viewing time is from 10am to 10pm.

A recap of the day of the grand opening and some snapshots of the exhibiting pieces  ....





In one of the main newspaper of Malaysia, the announcement of the Boutique Opening in KLCC and the ongoing exhibition ...




A clearer copy ...



Some snapshots of the Boutique, a day before the Grand-opening. 


A new design concept which soon would be adopting in other Patek Philippe Boutiques ...


Warm ambience with birdseye maple wood and Indian rosewood for the decor ...


A new luxurious item -  The Patek Philippe Chandelier, developed and produced in collaboration with Baccarat!


Boutique Manager, Kit Lam with one of our friends smile

Note the table-lamp, it is also a Baccarat!


A quick peek of the VIP Room ...


Cosy ambience to view watches




Some snapshots of the Exhibiting Pieces (photographed through the glass showcases)  ....


For the year 2013 - Year of the Snake ...





A very beautiful pocket-watch ...















































For the Ladies ... matching ring ...








and earrings ...









































Mr Thierry Stern, posing for a picture in the Boutique ...


















Attractive Blues ...











A series of Aquanauts ....









































Vase, similar finishing as the Calatrava Cross Panels ...


Calatrava Cross Panels ...







Next, a peek at the dinner venue, at Malaysia's highest restaurants  -  Marini's on 57.



Next to the iconic  Petronas Twin Towers ...


Direction to the high-speed passenger lift access ...


Breath-taking view of the Kuala Lumpur !





The twin tower seems like one is taller than another, giving the association of the Patek Philippe's  messaging,  ' we are looking after for the next generation'.


Both the 88-storey towers are of same height  - 452m above street level.












The Patek Philippe KLCC Boutique ...




Soothing classical music began at about 6 pm ...  and guests starting to arrive ...


A smile from Mr. Jeremy Lim, Chief Operating Officer of Cortina Watch smile


Guests mingling among themselves. Champagne and canapes were served ...


VIP Guests with Mr. Dirk Paulsen, Director of C Melchers & Mr Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe



Mr. Raymond Lim, Deputy CEO, Cortina Watch,  Ms Deepa Chatrath, General Manager at Geneva Master Time Marketing, Mr JΓ©rΓ΄me Pernici, Commercial & Marketing Director of Patek Philippe and Mr. Anthony Lim, CEO and Chairman, Cortina Watch.




About 7:30pm, the emcee greeted all the guests and ribbon cutting ceremony next ...






Mr. Raymond Lim, Deputy CEO, Cortina Watch, Mr Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, Mr. Anthony Lim, CEO and Chairman, Cortina Watch,  Ms Deepa Chatrath, General Manager at Geneva Master Time Marketing


Ribbon cutting began ...


A group picture with the management team of Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch


Another group picture with the management team of Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch


Dance performance ...


After that, guests were invited into the Boutique ... with Mr Thierry Stern leading  ...


A pic of Mr Thierry Stern  ...





Some guests enquiring about the new pieces being showcased ...



Ladies trying out the jeweleries ....




About 8pm , guests were ushered to the restaurant - Marini's on 57 ...


After guests were served with drinks, Mr Tay Liam Khoon, Managing Director of Cortina Watch Malaysia, greeted all the guests and delivered a short note.


Next, a short speech by Mr Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe ...


Guests then ushered to their seats in the restaurant ...


Beautiful night-view


Guests seated ...


















Mr Jeremy Lim with Mr Ling5hk smile


The evening continued with a 5-course dinner with bubblies and wines and a violin recital.
Before the night ended, another round of entertainment by a fantastic singer, whom managed to get some of the guests to sing along and dance too smile






Thanks to Cortina Watch for the invite and the wonderful evening.


Kong







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Ares501 - Mr Green
Aug 21, 2013

your reports dear Kong As good as being there :) Thank you again Sincerley Damjan

IA
IAD
Aug 21, 2013

The venue, watches and photographs.... Thanks for the post !

SM
small-luxury-world
Aug 21, 2013

I can imagine you had a great time, Kong. Thanks, for sharing with us! Oliver

KO
Kong
Aug 22, 2013

Thanks for your kind words, Damjan. Kong

KO
Kong
Aug 22, 2013

must more comfortable and cosy. The special pieces are nice, and those few pieces with blue dials. Thanks for viewing, ID. Kong

KO
Kong
Aug 22, 2013

It is good to see some of the novelties in one-go and catch up with some friends who were busy running the event that day. Thanks for viewing, Oliver. Kong

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