Exceptionally Glamorous Celebration of Singapore IWC ION Boutique Opening.

To demonstrate its strong commitment to Singapore, IWC put up one of the greatest boutique (see our previous report on the new IWC ION boutique here) opening ceremony cum dinner on 16th September 2009.

Hosted by IWC CEO Georges Kern and graced by his celebrity friend Ronan Keating, Invited guests were treated with great food and wine with the grandest setting up on the Esplanade theatre stage.

Earlier in the afternoon, there was a customary ribbon cutting ceremony, also attended by Singer Ronan Keating:


Part 1:- Boutique Opening Ceremony.












IWC CEO Georges Kern.


IWC CEO Georges Kern seemingly interested in the photowall design.


Candice from Prestige and Luxx.


Charmaine Harn & Ronan Keating.


Charmaine Harn.






Ronan Keating.


Lucky Ronan Keating with Connnie Goh.




IWC South East Asian General Manger Goris Verburg giving his Opening Speech.


Followed by IWC CEO Georges Kern.










Ribbon Cutting Ceemony. IWC South East Asian General Manager Goris Verburg, Ronan Keating, Orchard Turn Developments (ION) CEO Soon Su Lin and IWC CEO Georges Kern.






Inside the IWC boutique, Georges Kern explained the boutique concept to Ronan Keating.

Jaw

To the 150 guests, it was kind of odd to be invited to the Esplanade Theatre with 1942 capacity. Yes, the famous local Jeremy Monteiro Jazz band was performing, but why Esplanade Theatre?









Jaw

Opening the curtain behind the stage, the most elegant dining room with 15 tables was revealed. A good surprise.


















Breathtaking ambience.




And the most appetising view of the Esplande Theatre from the dining table.

Jaw

Cortina Executive Chairman Anthony Lim & IWC Sales Manager Mike Eng.






Emcee of the evening, Charmaine Harn.


IWC South East Asia Marketing Manager, Connie Goh.


Connie Goh & IWC Operations Executive, Jessie Yang


Flash...


...or no flash? they remain beautiful.




IWC South East Asian General Manager Goris Verburg.


IWC CEO Georges Kern.


The Hour Glass CEO Dr. Kenny Chan.


Sincere Ong Ban and Cortina Jeremy Lim, close and smiling together, a very good sign.


Linda Liauw and Ronan Keating.




C.H. & Linda Liauw.

Jaw



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/17/2009 11:32PM by Jaw.

When Ronan Keating volunteered to sing, the excitement went up another notch. I was not a fan until I heard him sing live (what a voice)!



































Now, can anyone guess what was on Ronan's wrist?

Jaw

Nice Report Jaw. I think Ronan is wearing a Da Vinci and it looks like a perpetual calender, but I am not sure.

Great comprehensive report Jaw!
I absolutely enjoyed it and took a long time to look at all the photos and text. I am a fan of IWC but as you, not a fan of Ronan Keating nor one for celebrity marketing of watches.

Nevertheless, the IWC team has done it again. They raised the bar to an even higher level of sophistication in organising memorable launch events. Each time I say that they will be hard pressed to out do themselves, they are able to raise the bar even higher. The evening was beyond anyone's expectation - where the meal was literally to be had on stage of the grand Esplanade Hall with very fine cuisine and live entertainment by Jeremy Monteiro and his Jazz band as well as an impromptu performance by Ronan.

It may have been the hall acoustics to aid him but Ronan made a lot of fans that night. He sang just a couple of songs - you would almost say he sang for his dinner! But he made the night memorable by singing his more familiar pieces.

It was a wonderful evening with old friends and collectors and an ambience of fine dining outdoors with the very high ceiling. Yet, the very subtle and beautiful table and wall decorations brought to bear the evening's celebration of the opening of a new boutique.

Once again, congratulations to Goris, Connie, Vivian, Mike and the rest of the IWC Crew on the success of the occasion and the new ION Boutique.

It was a fabulous evening that I will personally remember for a very long time.

Now.... dare I say it? I wonder... if you are able to top this - ever?
But I know better than to say never!!!

Cheers

Horolographer
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Congrats to IWC, the opening of the ION Boutique and hosting such a wonderful Gala event.

Once again, I full agree with Harry that the IWC team has outdone themselves again. What a venue and what a night! Great company, great atmosphere and a very nice performance by Ronan Keating. The acoustics was nice and I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 songs he performed.

Many thanks to Connie, Vivian, Jessie, Mike and IWC for a wonderful night. And also to welcome Goris Verburg too...

Jaw, thanks for the excellent report that brings me there in "cyberspace"
Unfortuately, I was not feeling well to join in the fun with you guys .
Congrats to IWC on their opening of the boutique and Kudos to them for yet another magnificent event

Zach T
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to your nice pics too

Zach T
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Very cheeky Jaw!

"Lucky Ronan Keating with Connnie Goh"

Thanks for the report and the nice pix.

Harry, waiting for yours now!

Yes, wasn't Ronan lucky?

Horolographer
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Yes, it was the Da Vinci QP Platinum Kurt Klaus edition.

Never say never Harry

Jaw

Truly exceptional photograps! thanks Harry.

Jaw

Thanks for your kind words, Zach!

Wish you were there, we are all thinking about you, take care.

Jaw

Absolutely Jaw!

Fully agree