July 6, 2009

The thriller “Murderer”, sponsored by Longines, held its premiere on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 9:30pm at the Palace IFC. A host of celebrities including Yuen Woo Ping, Winnie Yu, Jingle Ma, Fruit Chan, Eken Cheng, Lam Shan Shan, Leo Koo, Grasshopper, William So, Lawrence Cheng, Maggie Cheung, Anna Sheung San, Sit Ka Yin, Kiki Lam, Benny Chan, Daneil Lam, Ho Lai Chun, William Cheung, Kenneth Chan, Wing Shya, Derek Li, Herman Law, Sunny Wong, Collin Chou, Yan Qing, Dear Jane, Square attended the star-studded event and the After Party at G Bar.

The Hong Kong crime thriller “Murderer” has been much anticipated, especially, as Aaron Kwok, the Longines Ambassador of Elegance, plays the lead role.. The film has been produced by Focus Features International, Hero Focus Group, Sil-Metropole Organisation Ltd and East Film Production Ltd. The film stars two-time Golden Horse Best Actor Award winner Aaron Kwok and up- and-coming Taiwanese star Ning Chang, as well as character actors Eddie Cheung, Josie Ho, Chin Kar Lok, Chen Kuan Tai and Wong Yau Nam. The crime thriller was directed by the new director Roy Chow Hing-yeung, with the script from veteran screenwriter Christine To, who already wrote the screenplays for “Fearless” and “Secret”. Like Longines’ exemplary tradition of over 175 years of watchmaking excellence, such a strong crew and cast is proof of a quality production.

In order to celebrate the successful conclusion of the premiere and to look forward to box office success, Longines hosted an After Party at the G Bar at the IFC. The cast and crew toasted to the success of the movie, while the plot that had been kept under wraps finally came to light. Both the unexpected twists and turns and ending of the plot and Aaron’s dramatic performance as a police inspector, who transforms into a psychotic serial killer, won the plaudit of the audience. The highlight of the After Party was the “Catch the Killer” lucky draw, which was won by William Cheung. The prize, a Longines Admiral watch, was presented by Miss Karen Au Yeung, the Vice President of Longines Hong Kong.

Aaron Kwok wears a Longines Admiral watch in the film. This 24h (double time zone) model is fitted with the L704 automatic selfwinding mechanical movement, producing 28,800 alternations per hour and offering a power reserve of 46 hours. The black dial shows the date, hour and minutes and is embellished with a “large 12”.The numbers “2”,”4”,”6”,”8” and “10” are superluminova luminescent applied indices. The bright red 24-hour hand, can be used together with the 24-hour scale on the bezel. This model has a case in stainless steel with screwed back case and crown and is water-resistant to 100 meters. The strap is made of genuine black alligator skin and is furnished with a triple security deployment buckle. This watch best illustrates the synergy of performance and elegance.

Based in St. Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaker Longines can look back on more than 175 years of non-stop craftsmanship, as well as a solid heritage as timekeeper for world championships in various sports and collaborator with different international sports federations. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World’s leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries.