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Dec 16, 2007,05:00 AM
LOL! No - it's not just Dr BC; there were a bunch of PuristS guests from USA, UK, Singapore and (of course) Malaysia present too.
It was a joint affair between Starhill Gallery and Tourism Malaysia to increase awareness of the horology purchasing environment in Kuala Lumpur. Apparently, the affluent Middle Eastern tourist numbers have grown tremendously in the last 5 years and they are pretty interested in luxury tourism right now.
There is 0% tax on luxury watches in Malaysia and most of the hotels now are catering for both Japanese and Arabic visitors. There are high class Middle Eastern cafes and restaurants springing up everywhere. I saw more hookahs in one evening than in my entire life before this visit.
Regards,
MTF
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Starhill Gallery - Watch Awards 2007
By: MTF : December 14th, 2007-08:20
Starhill Gallery Award Judges ( red font ) and Guests Clockwise from 11 o'clock: Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Francis Yeoh, CBE – CEO of YTL Corporation, Chief Judge. Yang Berhormat Datuk Victor Wee, Secretary General of Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia. Tan Sri Yeoh Ti...
Great report, looks like a great time was had>>>
By: timerider : December 15th, 2007-15:52
by all. Congratulations to all the winners and to Villemont; whose watch I was priveledged to see in design with Olivier Muller this summer--the gentleman accepting the award. Why is Dr. BC always in rooms with great watches and beautiful women, he has al...
All the PuristS
By: MTF : December 16th, 2007-05:00
LOL! No - it's not just Dr BC; there were a bunch of PuristS guests from USA, UK, Singapore and (of course) Malaysia present too. It was a joint affair between Starhill Gallery and Tourism Malaysia to increase awareness of the horology purchasing environm...
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By: timerider : December 16th, 2007-10:41
over the years in Europe, Japan and the US I know the venues well. I still see Dr. BC in more of these photo essays than anyone else. He is a Lucky guy, who has worked endless hours to get where he is and widely admired. Keep the reports coming, they are ...
Great report
By: Krieng : December 17th, 2007-00:19
Thanks for the coverage. The event looks fantastic. Cheers
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By: MTF : December 17th, 2007-02:18
care about other brands? BLU Majesty Tourbillon? AP JBB Ltd Edn? Regards, MTF