Audemars Piguet opens stand-alone shop in HK

EVENT Audemars Piguet IFC Boutique Grand Opening and Cocktail Party
WHERE Audemars Piguet IFC Boutique, Central

: If anyone knows how to throw a party, it's Audemars Piguet. The luxury Swiss brand celebrated the opening of its first stand-alone boutique in the city with an array of events. CEO François-Henry Bennahmias flew into town, bringing with him 24 iconic Royal Oak Offshore timepieces, which were on display at IFC Mall's Atrium. He also invited the city's watch aficionados, socialites, celebrities and friends of the brand to join him at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.

Local pop star Leon Lai, to the delight of excited fans, took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Bennahmias and offered his hearty congratulations. Singer Joey Yung and socialites Jacqueline Chow-Liu, Antonia Li and Victoria Tang were also spotted among the crowd. 

OVERHEARD Brandon Chau and Jenny Chau When they told me it was a shop opening, I didn’t expect it to be this grand.

CHIC CHAT with François-Henry Bennahmias

What do you look for in a watch? And of the 24 historical timepieces at this exhibition, which one is your favourite and why?