Simone Ashley and IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr
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Simone Ashley and IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr

Watches and Wonders 2025 drew an impressive constellation of star power

Whether they are called Friend of the Brand or brand ambassador, there is no doubt that a celebrity appearance can bring plenty of excitement to any occasion, adding a touch of glamour that resonates far beyond the event itself. In the past, Watches and Wonders have welcomed the likes of Julia Roberts, Gisele Bundchen, Kylian Mbappé, and Jackson Yee. There was no shortage of star wattage this year, with a bevy of South Korean celebrities and IWC drumming up visibility for the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster F1 starring Brad Pitt. Here are the famous faces that sparked buzz at this year’s watch fair.

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Kim Woo Bin at Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Kim Woo Bin at Jaeger-LeCoultre
Above Kim Woo Bin at Jaeger-LeCoultre
Kim Woo Bin at Jaeger-LeCoultre

Ni Ni at Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Above Chinese actress Ni Ni at Watches and Wonders 2025
Ni Ni

Gianna Jun at Piaget

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Gianna Jun
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Gianna Jun

Carl Lewis at Tag Heuer

Derrick Rose at Jaeger-LeCoultre

Simone Ashley at IWC Schaffhausen

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Simone Ashley
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Simone Ashley

Usain Bolt at Hublot

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Usain Bolt
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Usain Bolt

Zhang Ruo Yun at IWC Schaffhausen

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Zhang Ruo Yun
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Zhang Ruo Yun

Roger Federer at Rolex

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Roger Federer
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Roger Federer

Mika Hakkinen at Tag Heuer

Jay Chou at Tudor

Brian Cheong
Senior Editor, Watches & Jewellery, Tatler Malaysia
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Brian Cheong

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.