Often regarded as one of the most illustrious actresses in Korea, Ms. Kim Hee-Seon has been reigning the silver screen across Asia ever since her acting debut in TV series Dinosaur Teacher in 1993. Her well-earned reputation and sophisticated appeal is the perfect complement to Roger Dubuis, as they continue to stage their powerful mastery in watchmaking and superiority in architectural and technical mechanics.

Indeed, all eyes were on Ms. Kim as she took in Roger Dubuis’ passionate creations. Svelte and sensuous, perfectly mirroring the Maison’s ladies’ collection, Ms. Kim was a true personification of the lush and precious Velvet Collection. As Mr. Alvaro Maggini, the Creative Director of Roger Dubuis explains, ‘Velvet is an anthem of praise to voluptuously feminine charm and an expression of discreet yet genuine luxury enhanced with a dash of daring spirit.’

Ms Hee Seon shares her enthusiasm for the Velvet High Jewellery timepiece with Mr Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Roger Dubuis.

Ms. Kim, being the perfect muse, earned her reputation as a respected icon in her career. Her cinematic success at home in turn heralded her roles in Chinese martial arts fantasy movie Bichunmoo in 2000, and The Myth with Jackie Chan in 2006, a big-budget feature film shot in China, Hong Kong and India – thus, this daring diva who is always looking for challenges has drawn all eyes across Asia.

Journeying through the Roger Dubuis world, Ms. Kim Hee-Seon articulated glamour and elegance as she sported the Maison’s iconic Velvet High Jewellry timepiece. Crafted from white gold, this timepiece is a testament to Roger Dubuis’ savoir-faire. A symbol of technical alchemy and aesthetic ingenuity, putting the glittering Korean Diva firmly in the spotlight. Ms. Kim and Velvet High Jewellry timepiece signifies the alliance of sophistication and divine beauty. The triumph of compelling glamour and feminine maturity, the ultimate elegance and audacity only radiate in the true Roger Dubuis Velvet Diva.

Ms Hee Seon shares her passion for Roger Dubuis with Mr Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Roger Dubuis.

Roger Dubuis CEO Mr. Jean-Marc Pontroué concluded the tour as Ms. Kim came up-close-and-personal with the Roger Dubuis’ Excalibur Broceliande – the Maison’s latest creation unveiled exclusively at this year’s Watches & Wonders.

Following the Watches & Wonders tour, exclusive guests were invited to an unforgettable and glamorous Astral Dinner which took place at Asia Society. Steeped in history, cultural significance and natural beauty, it was the perfect place to play host to the many exclusive guests present, as Ms. Kim Hee-Seon and Mr. Jean-Marc Pontroué graced the red carpet to toast to Roger Dubuis’ quest to further elevate a rich traditional heritage in contemporary and daring ways.