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Moritz Grossmann's CEO Christine Hutter regaled our guests with her remarkable story of reviving a watch brand
Prominent female personalities, from entrepreneurs to industry leaders, were recently invited for dinner with Christine Hutter, CEO of Moritz Grossmann, one of Germany's most exclusive watch brands. Hosted by Sincere Fine Watches' SHH and Tatler GMT, it was a splendid evening of lively conversations and fine watchmaking.
Hutter represents a handful of female watch CEOs in a male-dominated arena, and the occasion presented a wonderful opportunity for her to connect with inspiring Malaysian women through compelling stories and a shared passion for expert craftsmanship. Also present were Sharon Lim, executive director of Pacific Time Pte Ltd, Anna Lee, general manager of Sincere Fine Watches Malaysia, and Serena Chan, general manager of Pacific Time Pte Ltd.
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After a welcome cocktail in the SHH boutique in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, guests proceeded to its upstairs dining room for a multi-course wine-pairing meal prepared by Terra Dining.
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Before dinner commenced, Hutter introduced herself and the company she built to become synonymous with the best in Glashütte watchmaking. Guests were intrigued by her courage to launch a watch brand from scratch—in her home kitchen, no less—in a highly competitive market. Between courses, Hutter presented Moritz Grossmann's latest novelties, including the limited-edition Hamatic Astral Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition celebrating Sincere Fine Watches' 70th anniversary this year.
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As dinner came to an end, our guests eagerly took out their smartphones to snap pictures with Hutter, with whom they had formed a strong connection. All in all, an evening well spent in the company of friends, excellent wine and food, and magnificent watches.
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Credits
Photography: Fady Younis
Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
