A Journey Through Time IX Starhill Gallery This November 2015

If you're a serious watch collector, or like me, a watch enthusiast who loves to check out the various line-ups of luxury watches, then be sure to look out for this upcoming annual horology event of the year. Starhill Gallery, Malaysia’s ultimate destination for premium lifestyle, fashion, beauty, art and dining is set to host the ninth edition of A Journey Through Time - Asia’s premier watch and jewellery showcase. This post shall serve to as a pre-event writeup to share on what is to be expected.

A Journey Through Time IX Starhill Gallery This November 2015

The Reimagined - A Journey Through Time IX

(20 November 2015 – 27 November 2015)

A melting pot of curated experiences in watch, jewellery, fashion, cuisine and entertainment, the annual event will take place from 20 – 27 November 2015 at Starhill Gallery as it continue its ascent with 125 international watch and jewellery brands to be previewed this year.

 YTL Land & Development and YTL Hotels Vice-President, Joseph Yeoh announces the spectacular events that Starhill Gallery have lined up to close out 2015

Watch and jewellery enthusiasts from all walks of life have much to look forward to during the showcase like never before with an evolution in format – offering something for everyone from young beginners to seasoned collectors. In addition to the exhibition of rare private collections, first-in-market editions and exquisite pieces by the world’s leading watch and jewellery brands, guests will be treated to an myriad of events from fashion parades by eminent designers to black-tie dinners, thematic high tea sessions and rousing live performances.

British fashion designer Julien Macdonald

Making a debut at A Journey Through Time IX will be iconic British fashion designer Julien Macdonald whose fashion showcase will feature pieces that will be created exclusively for A Journey Through Time IX along other show-stopping pieces by the eminent designer. Elevating the experience, guests will be entertained with captivating performances by British mezzo-soprano queen, Carly Paoli and pop-idol heart-throb, Gareth Gates.

Workshops by distinguished experts in luxury watches such as horologer Eric Ong and collector Dr. Bernard Chong will take place throughout the event. A series of watch talks will cover topics for beginners, intermediary collectors, as well as the art of fine watchmaking for the affluent connoisseurs. 

Pop-idol heart-throb, Gareth Gates

 

This year, A Journey Through Time will feature international watch brands such as Bedat & Co, Breguet, Cecil Purnell, Hermès, HYT, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Maîtres Du Temps, Moritz Grossmann, Mühle-Glashütte, Omega, Speake-Marin and Zeitwinkel. Exquisite jewellery brands participating will including Ceres, Emperor’s Fine Jewels  and Gübelin, to name a few. Not to be missed is the exclusive Omega watch exhibition which will showcase the limited edition James Bond collection for the first time in Malaysia. 

Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia II Chronograph

The ninth installation will see highlight pieces from Mühle-Glashütte starting from RM5,000 to show-stopping pieces from Gübelin worth up to RM6 million. Swiss ultra-luxury watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe will also be launching in Starhill Gallery in line with A Journey Through Time. 

Speake Marin Magister Tourbillion

To heighten the experience, guests will also enjoy specially curated menus for A Journey Through Time by Feast Village’s new Executive Chef at Shook! – Chef Richard Sawyer. A veteran with 26 years of experience, Chef Richard has worked in two Michelin-star restaurants in London and his gastronomic delicacies will be made available at Feast Village from 20th to 27th November 2015. 

A Journey Through Time will come to a grand conclusion with Starhill Gallery’s Watch of the Year Awards. Determined by an esteemed judging panel, nominated watchmakers will have a chance to be crowned the best of 2015 under seven categories.

Feast Village’s new Executive Chef at Shook! – Chef Richard Sawyer

A Journey Through Time IX Starhill Gallery This November 2015

YTL Hotels together with Starhill Gallery has put together a series of stay packages at its myriad of exclusive hotels. These include JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, plus its five resorts across Malaysia; Pangkor Laut Estates, Pangkor Laut Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort, Cameron Highlands Resort, and The Majestic Malacca Hotel.  

For further details, do log on to www.ajourneythroughtime.com.my