In March, Swiss watchmaker Longines staged a launch event for its Longines Spirit – Macau Edition at its flagship store in Senado Square.
Based on its contemporary collection Longines Spirit, the limited edition is endowed with a unique green-sunray dial plate that symbolizes Macau, as well as a back case engraved with “MACAU EDITION – ONE OF 888”, for sale only in exclusive Longines stores in Macau. This is the first time in 23 years since Longines has launched an exclusive edition for Macau.
The Longines Spirit Collection was originally created to pay tribute to legendary pioneers who conquered the air, land and sea. These pioneers showed great courage in breaking new records and made extraordinary achievements in their fields, writing significant pages in the history books and encouraging younger generations to continue to surpass themselves.
To continue this celebration of pioneers, Longines invited three local pioneers in the fields of business, music and architecture, to be brand representatives of the Longines Spirit – Macau Edition: young entrepreneur Joe Liu, renowned conductor Lio Kuokman, and CEO of a listed construction enterprise Harry Lai.
The limited edition watch is designed with the exclusive L888.4 movement with silicon balance spring, certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), and has a power reserve for approximately 72 hours; a screw-in crown with a 42-mm diameter is suitable for everyday wear; an Arabic numeral scale in rose gold, and its hour, minute, and second hands reveal a low-key but meticulous taste.
The edition offers two options: the stainless-steel version (MOP$21,888) and the 18K prestige set (MOP$33,888). In addition to a watch bezel and a crown both made of 18k rose gold, the prestige set contains a stainless-steel and a brown strap, both equipped with Longines’ quick strap replacement device.
“It is not easy to be a pioneer in Macau. You need to recognize what positive impact you can bring to this city and its people,” says Joe Liu, founder and director of MPay, MOME and mFood.
Lio Kuokman is the program director of the Macao International Music Festival and the first Chinese assistant conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and has received the Medal of Cultural Merit from the Macau SAR Government.
Under Harry Lai’s leadership, LAI SI Enterprise Holding Ltd. became the first construction company in Macau to be listed on the main board of the HKEX.
“As a pioneer, I have gained a sense of satisfaction and achievement that far outweighs all costs,” notes Harry.
Longines Spirit Macau Edition is exclusive to Longines Corporate Boutiques in Macau only. Reservations can also be made online.
