Cover Martin Issing, country manager of Swatch Group Malaysia (far right) with The Horology Club Malaysia members at the cocktail launch of The Exchange TRX x Tatler GMT Watch Festival

The second edition of the Exchange TRX x Tatler GMT Watch Festival kicked off in style recently

It was all about time and precision at the The Exchange TRX on June 25, when the mall, together with co-host Tatler GMT, launched a watch festival for the second year in a row. Highlighting the best in horology with a month-long series of exciting activities, the cocktail event also unveiled 10 watches on exhibition from June 25 - 28.

Each piece a veritable showcase of the respective manufacture’s watchmaking expertise, the collection of timepieces included Blancpain’s Villeret Quantième Perpétuel Phases de Lune, Breitling’s Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar, Bvlgari's Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days, Chanel’s Monsieur de Chanel, Hublot’s MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium, Longines’ Mini Dolce Vita, Omega’s Speedmaster Calibre 321 Canopus Gold, Rado’s Anatom Skeleton, Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 26”, and Zenith’s Chronomaster Sport Skeleton.

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Photo 1 of 10 Blancpain’s Villeret Quantième Perpétuel Phases de Lune
Photo 2 of 10 Breitling’s Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Photo 3 of 10 Bvlgari's Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days
Photo 4 of 10 Chanel’s Monsieur de Chanel
Photo 5 of 10 Hublot’s MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium
Photo 6 of 10 Longines’ Mini Dolce Vita
Photo 7 of 10 Omega’s Speedmaster Calibre 321 Canopus Gold
Photo 8 of 10 Rado’s Anatom Skeleton
Photo 9 of 10 Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 26”
Photo 10 of 10 Zenith’s Chronomaster Sport Skeleton

Guests were greeted by a photo booth by Kotak Ventures as well as a leather keychain maker Pesakraf, both of which created memorable keepsakes for them. Venturing further into the space, one discovered a luxurious, garden-inspired design with lush greenery arches, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and elegant white floral arrangements, creating a sophisticated and upscale ambiance.

 

 

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Photo 1 of 3 Guests taking instant pictures at Kotak photobooth
Photo 2 of 3 Pesakraf created custom leather keychains for guests
Photo 3 of 3 Guests were invited to emblazon their initials on these leather keychains
Guests taking instant pictures at Kotak photobooth

Fuelling the good vibes were delicious cocktails by Johnnie Walker Blue Label, with neat pours also available for those who preferred it.

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Photo 1 of 4 Johnnie Walker Blue Label bar
Photo 2 of 4 Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Photo 3 of 4 Whisky cocktails by Johnnie Walker
Photo 4 of 4 Whisky cocktails by Johnnie Walker

After opening remarks by Brian Cheong, editor of Tatler GMT Malaysia, and Trevor Hill, general manager of The Exchange TRX, singer Evie Feroza entertained with a selection of classic and contemporary hits. Guests were also invited to register for watchmaking masterclasses conducted by Time & Motions by scanning the QR code placed all around the event venue. 

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Photo 1 of 19 Gerrie Beh and Trevor Hill
Photo 2 of 19 Kelvin Cheah, Carrie Poon, Martin Issing, and Alex Cheah
Photo 3 of 19 Dato Sri Mohan K.
Photo 4 of 19 Rizman Nordin
Photo 5 of 19 Jen Tang, Allyson Yeo, Pauline Gan, and Datin Yohko Lim
Photo 6 of 19 Anwar Yahya and Natasha Hussain
Photo 7 of 19 Alister Yoong and Raja Ariff Raja Azmi
Photo 8 of 19 Jo Ann Chong and Xui Cheng Chuah
Photo 9 of 19 Zura Zabidi
Photo 10 of 19 Josh Ng, Cheyenne Beh, and Karmen Lee
Photo 11 of 19 Arfan Khairuddin, Mohammed Haris, and Aariz Zuhayr
Photo 12 of 19 Josh Lee and Irwin Lo
Photo 13 of 19 Lynette Ow, Sim Wie Boon, and Claudia Chuah
Photo 14 of 19 Angeline Au
Photo 15 of 19 Adelyn Kong, Tong Chee Wei, and Sueann Chong
Photo 16 of 19 Lim Wei Wei, Gan Kar Mern, Joanne Yap, Karlie Wong, and Vincci Liew
Photo 17 of 19 David Wong
Photo 18 of 19 Marianne Toh, Candy Loh, Joe Kwan and Natalia Hussain
Photo 19 of 19 Wrists’ shot

As the evening drew to a close, it was clear that the second edition of the watch festival was more than just a showcase of exceptional craftsmanship—it was a celebration of time itself. From the tick of each meticulously crafted movement to the clink of glasses and the hum of lively conversation, every moment was curated with the same precision found in the timepieces on display. Guests departed with a renewed appreciation for the artistry that makes every second count.

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