2023/12/06 Company News

Ulysse Nardin has partnered with Oriental Watch Company to open its Hong Kong first boutique in ELEMENTS.

Ulysse Nardin, the independent and integrated Haute Horlogerie Swiss Manufacture, has partnered with Oriental Watch Company to open its new boutique housed inside the prestigious ELEMENTS, the prime location of Kowloon. As the only boutique in Hong Kong, its modern interior is furnished with the brand’s signature nautical elements, allowing customers to immerse in the philosophy of the brand while appreciating its impeccable craftsmanship and mesmerizing designs behind every luxury timepiece. Matthieu Haverlan, Chief Growth Officer of the brand, attends the opening ceremony to witness the special moment among brand lovers.

Since 1846, Ulysse Nardin has been widely regarded as an expert in marine chronometers manufacture, sharing inseparable ties with the ocean. Apart from marine chronometers, Ulysse Nardin’s relentless pursuit of precision is also evident in other timepieces, Astrolabium Galileo Galilei launched as early as in 1985 is enlisted into the Guinness Book of Records for its complexity; in 1996 the launch of the world’s first perpetual watch with a single crown for bi-directional date adjustment; in 2001, FREAK has broken every traditional rule of watchmaking with its disruptive design, the act also shook the world of Swiss watching making manufacture. The Freak ONE launched this year has been awarded by the jury of the GPHG, the most prestigious event in the watch industry calendar, as the winner of the ‘iconic’ category. This model represents the centre of gravity of the independent Manufacture that benefits from unparalleled in-house expertise.

“It is a pleasure to witness the unveiling of this new milestone for Ulysse Nardin together with our supporters and friends,” says Matthieu Haverlan, Chief Growth Officer, “The new Hong Kong boutique showcases all the features that Ulysse Nardin is proud of, allowing us to reward our local supporters as well as welcoming watch enthusiasts with a whole new experience. As Ulysse Nardin has been making watches for over a century, the new boutique showcases some of its most daring collections, including the FREAK collection, which is a departure from conventional designs that have made waves in the watchmaking industry. We are looking forward to taking customers on an exciting journey to explore the wonders of timepieces. ”

 

“Over the years, Ulysse Nardin has produced numerous iconic models with timeless designs,” says Mr. Dennis Yeung, Managing Director of Oriental Watch Group Limited, “Pursuing breakthroughs from traditional boundaries and bringing innovative ideas into watch designs, Ulysse Nardin further enriches the brand’s uniqueness in the recent years, while demonstrating its excellence in craftsmanship, which is in line with Oriental Watch Company’s philosophy. We are very pleased to open a new chapter with Ulysse Nardin at ELEMENTS by setting up their only boutique in Hong Kong. The new store brings our strengths together — the brand’s expertise in luxury watchmaking and Oriental Watch Company’s rich experience in operations and sales of timepieces — we have high hopes for the place to share the brand concept of Ulysse Nardin while providing high quality service to more watch lovers.”

The new Ulysse Nardin is located in ELEMENTS, where high couture, luxury jewellery and watches are concentrated. Spanning across 870 sq. ft., the minimalist interior exudes a contemporary sophistication and pays homage to the oceans and seas, a source the brand has had deep ties with for over 170 years. Decorated with grey stonework and matte gold finishes, the storefront is created with an air of natural grandeur. As a nod to the oceanic origins of the brand, Ulysse Nardinian blue is adopted as the main colour for showcases, then contrasted against countertops made of metal and stonework, as well as display cabinets in the shape of underwater treasure chests.

Irregular globe pendants resemble the rising bubbles in the sea, a symbol for the endless circle of life, creating a fantastical underwater atmosphere to the store. A campaign photo of the brand’s famed FREAK collection is placed in the focal point, inviting brand lovers to ponder upon the exquisite craftsmanship of the legendary piece. In addition, a VIP section is set up in the store, providing ample space for guests to appreciate the watches and designs in a comfortable setting, to fully indulge in the exceptionally curated shopping experience.

Ulysse Nardin ELEMENTS Boutique:

Location: Shop 2006, 2/F, ELEMENTS, 1 Austin Road, Kowloon

Tel: 2312 2008

Opening Hour:10:30am – 8:30pm