Date — 7 November, 2011
Hong Kong, 3 November 2011 – On Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, Quintessentially Hong Kong celebrated their recognition of the luxury lifestyle brands which have gone the extra mile to make an impression in Asia Pacific”.
Winners in each category reflected the pinnacles of luxury lifestyle, exclusivity and elegance. The event had a glittering attendance from a selection of key opinion formers, VIPs, taste makers and individuals from high-profile media titles”.
IWC Schaffhausen proved to be the perfect fit for Hong Kong, with the support from Quintessentially members in Asia Pacific, as Quintessentially named us Watch Brand of the Year.
First launched in London in 2010, the Quintessentially Awards celebrate and honor purveyors of luxury and excellence across fashion, watch, art, wine and dining, travel and many other lifestyle sectors who share the Quintessentially ethos of quality, style, and service.
Voting is open exclusively to Quintessentially Members, who selected their favorites from a group of luxury brands across 22 categories.
“Our Members are some of Asia’s most discerning influencers, and the Quintessentially Awards Asia Pacific celebrate the luxury brands that have really made an impression on them. Our heart-felt congratulations to all the winners including IWC Schaffhausen, Watch Brand of the Year,” said Emma Sherrard Matthew, Chief Executive Officer of Quintessentially.
“We are beyond excited that IWC has been voted Watch Brand of the Year. It is a great success for the brand, because it really shows how much the brand has grown and what it has come to represent. Not to mention, we appreciate the support from Quintessentially,” commented Benoit de Clerck, Managing Director of IWC North East Asia.
—Ref. 3910 - Classic masterpieces like the Portofino Chronograph are the reason for the great honor of the Watch Brand of the Year Award
IWC 1881 Heritage Flagship Boutique
Shop G12 – G13, G/F, 1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 Monday to Sunday
IWC Prince’s Building Boutique
Shop G29, G/F Prince’s Building, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 19:00 Monday to Saturday
IWC Elements Boutique
Shop 2015, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 21:00 Monday to Sunday
IWC Hong Kong International Airport Boutique
Unit 6E198A, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 23:00 Monday to Sunday
IWC DFS Galleria Sun Plaza
28 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 21:00 Monday to Sunday
IWC DFS Galleria Macao Boutique
Level 1, The Shoppes at Four Seasons, Cotai Strip, Macau
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 – 00:00 Friday & Saturday
IWC City of Dreams Boutique
Shop 2212, Level 2, The Boulevard, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 – 00:00 Friday & Saturday
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