Aaron Kwok, Longines Ambassador of Elegance arriving at the World Premiere of his latest movie “Empire of Silver” at the Berlin Film Festival. In his hand, the reedition of the first Longines watch sent to China in 1867.

Berlin, 13 February, 2009 – Aaron Kwok, Longines Ambassador of Elegance is attending this year's Berlin Film Festival for the World Premiere of his latest movie "Empire of Silver". Kwok plays the starring role in this film based on a famous story from the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911). The great heritage of the Chinese movie reminds the Swiss watch brand of its horological development and long-standing relationship with China during the same period as the story in time. Chronological records of an invoice states the shipment of the first Longines watch to China dates back to 1867. Longines was happy to congratulate Aaron Kwok on his new exciting movie and to sponsor the after film Party in Berlin by presenting him the brand’s latest watchmaking achievement: The Longines Master Collection Retrograde watch, which summarizes the brand’s legendary watchmaking development since the Qing Dynasty.

Information and Photo from Longines Public Relations