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We asked senior management of luxury watch brands at Watches &milestones and achievements, and when youve made it as the chief executive officer (CEO) or managing director (MD) of a prestigious watch brand, youre bound to own at least one or two stunners.
With so many in town for Watches &sses from A. Lange &s got a classic modern look with a vintage twist.
Name: Georges Kern, chief executive officer of IWC Schaffhausen
Wearing: IWC 8 Days Portofino in blue
Why: I chose to wear a Portofino because of our launch of the new Portofino Midsize plus, I love blue dials and the shape [of the watch].
Name: Romain Dezaux, managing director of Baume & Mercier for Hong Kong and Taiwan
Wearing: Clifton 8 days power reserve, limited edition
Why: It is a very special piece and limited to only 185 pieces in honour of our 185th anniversary!
Name: Alexander Schmidt, managing director of watches at Montblanc
Wearing: Montblanc Meisterstck perpetual calendar
Why: Its a highlight of this years collection that combines high complication and fine watch with a clean and classic aesthetic.
Name: Nicholas Luchsinger, international retail director of Van Cleef & Arpels
Wearing: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Plantarium
Why: Its got a unique design and air of mystery.
Name: Julien Tornare, managing director, Asia Pacific for Vacheron Constantin
Wearing: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Platinum
Why: Its the best example of the classicism and elegance of watch. Although it may look , its a high level movement that is very pure.
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Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Erica gave up clean air and closet space to live in the concrete jungle of Hong Kong. In between cookie binges, she enjoys living a green and healthy lifestyle with plenty of running, yoga and tofu. Follow her on Instagram @wafflerica or on Twitter.
