Hublot and world famous pianist Lang Lang celebrate luxury Swiss watch brand’s first boutique in Vietnam with an exclusive concert at Hanoi’s Opera House.
31 August 2018, Hanoi – From one Big Bang to another, Hublot continues to dominate with the first boutique in Hanoi, fortifying their stronghold as the leading luxury watch manufacturer in South East Asia. The boutique marks the fourth South-east Asian boutique operated by long time retail partner,The Hour Glass.
The new Hublot boutique is located in the Sofitel Legend Metropole, known as the historical and timeless Hanoi’s most storied 5-star hotel. Located steps from the Opera House, right in the center of Hanoi’s French Quarter, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi offers entrance to the world of heritage. Founded in 1901, the hotel has a rich history and a century long tradition of welcoming important figures, including Charlie Chaplin, Jane Fonda, George H.W.Bush, Jacques Chirac, Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, David Beckham, to name only a few. The Hublot Hanoi boutique is situated on the original wing of the hotel, named The Metropole Wing, which is known among local elite clients as the first
destination for high-end boutiques.
An Exclusive Partnership that Continues to Flourish
Hublot is distributed exclusively in Vietnam by The Hour Glass S&S – the joint-venture between local partner Sam & Sassy and long-time exclusive partner and luxury watch retailer, The Hour Glass. The partnership remains focused on the world of luxury watches, preserving heritage, fine craftsmanship, whilst looking into the future of watchmaking, sharing the same vision as Hublot.
To celebrate the opening of the new Hublot boutique in Vietnam; Hanoi welcomes the presence of Hublot’s ambassador, Chinese virtuoso and the coolest musician in the world Lang Lang next to Hublot’s CEO Mr Ricardo Guadalupe.
“It gives me great joy to unveil a new addition to our network of Hublot boutiques around the world here in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a place that is rich in heritage, culture and history. It is indeed a fitting and strategic location to showcase Hublot’s vision – combining traditional craftsmanship whilst striving for innovation,” says Mr Ricardo Guadalupe. “Hublot is pleased to have been partners with The Hour Glass for over 39 years and this burgeoning partnership will continue to strengthen as we conquer the South East Asian region together,” he adds.
Celebrating the Art of Fusion with a New Façade
Located in the Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel Hanoi, the new Hublot boutique is bound to capture the heart of watch lovers. The boutique adopts Hublot’s iconic interior design concept “The Art of Fusion”, presenting the brand’s unique visual identity with the boutique’s muted tones and clean finishes.
Hublot has successfully proved itself as a leader in the field of engineering new materials not only by its timepieces but also through the way of combining different materials and design.
Celebrating the World of Hublot and Beyond
The boutique will showcase Hublot’s latest novelties as well as their unswerving offerings of audacious timepieces from the iconic Big Bang collection, contemporary Classic Fusion to pioneering Manufacture Pieces. It will also maintain its presence as the launch pad for Boutique Exclusives, a selection of exceptional timepieces available only in the Hublot boutiques worldwide.
With endless possibilities, the boutique pays tribute to the world of Hublot beyond timepieces. It is the only space dedicated to exhibiting Hublot’s universe including specially crafted artisanal goods such as cufflinks, writing instruments, sunglasses, desk clocks, belts and more. Each of these lifestyle gears have been uniquely grafted with a material that is distinctly Hublot from lightweight carbon fiber, resilient titanium to scintillating diamonds, all in reverence of Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” philosophy.
Lang Lang in Hanoi, Vietnam
Lang Lang, the world famous pianist, joined the Hublot family in January 2015. The Chinese-American chose the Swiss brand because it is true to his character. Like him it respects tradition and connects it to the future. A philosophy based on a credo: The Art of Fusion, a fusion of styles and techniques. Hublot and Lang Lang master complicated movements and operating ranges. From now on when he sets the piano keys alight Lang Lang will have a watch that was conceived, designed and developed by Hublot strapped to his wrist. Lang Lang gave a private concert in the Grandes Complications workshop at the Hublot Manufacture in Nyon and has ever since dreamed of finding the time for a duet.
“I don’t just want to be a pianist, I want to influence the next generation. Playing in itself is nothing, technique and hours of work only have meaning if they allow you to explore something new. Tradition inspires me and it is freedom that allows me to give my own interpretation of the music on stage.”
Lang Lang, Hublot Ambassador
He has conquered the musical world in its broadest sense like a real rock star. With his cool look, talent and generosity he goes beyond the world of classical music and fuses it with every rhythm. His renowned duets with the Four Horsemen from Metallica, Jazz man Herbie Hancock or the Tenor Plácido Domingo, demonstrate his unlimited mastery of his art and the ease with which he constantly reinvents it. A young but accomplished legend, Lang Lang’s world class reputation makes him a fitting ambassador for Hublot, whose mission has always been to embrace tradition with a vision for the future.
Hublot by The Hour Glass S&S is located at:
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi
15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: +84 243 9329 222
Hotline: +84 90 624 2424
Operating Hours: 10am – 7pm (Monday – Sunday)
Email: info.vn@thehourglass.com
About Hublot, the Exclusive Story of Fusion
“Hublot! A different way to progress,” says those who know this unique Swiss watch company, where each and every moment moves forward to create the future at breathtaking speed. A dream, initiated and developed by Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver with CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, these two men are responsible for turning the Hublot brand into a genuine success story in which the Big Bang, King Power, Classic Fusion and Masterpieces represent the symbols of a constantly evolving tradition. From watch complications and revolutionary materials to world-class collaborations such as FIFA World Cup™ and Ferrari, Hublot characterizes itself through the “Art of Fusion” philosophy, bringing tradition into the future. Today, with the high-tech Hublot manufacture, building on the impressive growth of the brand, the Art of Fusion story is still being written with the combination of materials like ceramic, carbon, platinum, tantalum, tungsten, titanium, rubber with more conventional materials as gold, platinum, steel, diamonds and precious stones, while still remaining true to the Swiss watchmaking tradition enriched with the visionary creativity of the 21st Century. On a commercial level, the network of retailers has grown rapidly and currently stands more than 90 boutiques around the world. For more information, visit www.hublot.com
About The Hour Glass, the World’s Leading Cultural Retail Enterprise
At The Hour Glass, our mission is to be the world’s leading specialist watch retailer. Best known for our thoughtfully curated selection of brands, our unparalleled customer service and our immersive boutiques, we’re striving to become the primary port of call for all watch collectors and enthusiasts alike. Everyday across our combined network of thirty-eight multi-brand and standalone boutiques, our watch specialists are furthering the awareness and appreciation of watch culture. Whether you are a novice watch buyer or a seasoned watch connoisseur, our team looks forward to guiding and assisting you in your hunt for a superlative timepiece.
About Sam & Sassy, local partner of The Hour Glass
Sam & Sassy Ltd. Co. was founded by the young entrepreneur Sam Vu, who was humbly inspired by the high-end watches and jewelry sector in the UK. In 2013, Sam & Sassy began with a multi-brands boutique name S&SKNIGHTSBRIDGE in hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi. Products in store were carefully cherry picked and include limited edition watches, fine jewelry and accessories. The boutique quickly became a local hub of the world’s most sought-after watches and jewelry brands such as Jaquet Droz, Arnold & Son, and Buben & Zorweg alongside fine jewelry from Messika Paris, Anil Arjandas, Shamballa eyewear, L’epee, and luxury communications Solarin.
