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REBELLION’S NOTE

REBELLION was started in 2007 in Geneva by Alexandre Pesci, an entrepreneur fascinated by timepieces, high-performance cars and motorsport. When he became Chairman and CEO of his family’s firm LEMO, the world leader in the design and manufacture of precision connectors, he realized that all the necessary skills for watchmaking and mechanical engineering were right there in the family business. His next step was to set up REBELLION Corporation and appoint Calim Bouhadra as CEO. There were three entities within REBELLION: Rebellion Racing, REBELLION Timepieces and Rebellion Motors. All three continue to uphold REBELLION’s values of Passion, Perfection and Performance, tirelessly endeavouring to achieve ever-greater success, and boldly going where no one expected them to go. In this magazine, we tell their stories and talk to their suitably rebellious ambassadors from the worlds of car racing, music and design, Bruno Senna, Mr Probz, RocketbyZ and Mia Flewitt, about the experience of working with REBELLION. REBELLION Racing, REBELLION Timepieces and REBELLION Motors’ bold, uncompromising DNA is written into every page of the second edition of REBELLION Magazine.

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Publisher: Les Editions Blush - Publiscope Publishing Director: Grégory Ayoun Managing Director: Christian-Jules Ayoun Art Director: Yvan Babillon Editorial: Apolline Chaize, Marine Pasquier, Helene Battaglia Contributors Photographers: Vladimir Petkovic, Igor Laski, Jerôme Teutrie, Sacha Prost, Eric Fabre, Anthony Tâche, SRO Motorsports Group, DAKAR, DPPI, ACE Publishing Translation: Emma Lingwood, Victoria Selwyn Printing: printed in EU - 10,000 copies on Olin paper by Antalis Advertising: Blush Editions - Case Postale 6349 1211 Genève 6 Advertising Sales Agents: Caroline Sambucchi Advertising Coordination: Cyril Montegu Thanks to: Calim Bouhadra, Hugo Da Silva and Mathilde Fracheboud

Editorial Offices Blush Editions - 136, cours Emile Zola - 69,100 Villeurbanne - France Tel: +33 (0)478,242,273- Fax: +33 (0)478,245,618 gregory@blush-mag.com Rebellion Magazine is edited and published by Blush Editions - Publiscope. Blush Editions declines responsibility for any unpublished texts, illustrations or photos it receives. Reproduction of texts, drawings and pictures published in this magazine remains the property of Blush Editions, owned by Publiscope, which reserves the right of reproduction and translation in the whole world. Publiscope accepts no responsibility for the published documents. All rights reserved. ISSN n °2267–7372 - Dépôt légal à parution. Special thanks to Rebellion Swiss Timepieces and our partners. www.rebellion-timepieces.com- www.blush-mag.com

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Passion, perfection and performance have been written into the DNA of Blush Editions ever since our founding ten years ago, so we instantly saw eye to eye with Rebellion’s CEO Calim Bouhadra. Our shared love of horology and motor sports was another bond. From there, it was a short step to a partnership between Blush Editions and REBELLION. It is now five years since we started working together, and it gives me great pleasure to present the second issue of REBELLION magazine. This issue retraces the amazing story of the Swiss motor racing stable that set out to do things differently and reminded us what being a rebel really means. We invite you to join us in celebrating a shared endeavour, time well spent and a superb record of achievement.

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Editor’s Note Rebellion Racing - Passion Calim Bouhadra no limits Rebel road to success Rebellion notches up victory after victory Bruno Senna shared DNA The Re-Volt Bruno Senna embodying an approach to sport Alexandre Pesci a conquering ambition Into the wild Rebellion hits the trail in the Dakar Rally AutoWebbb the motorsports marketing experts Greentech chemicals for the future

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Rebellion Timepieces - Perfection Timepieces collections Mia Flewitt born to be rebel Unstoppable the amazing Mr Probz RocketbyZ a rebel artist

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Photo Shoot - Rebellion Lifestyle Rebellion Motors - Performance

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Rebellion and its partners Mavericks unite! Duo Masters takes care of everything for you Le Grill Rebellion at Bretaye 1808 Virus Architecture buildings to feel at home in Cool Aviation a fresh take on private aviation RoadBook a magazine for connoisseurs Monarchy London rebel leather Peter Auto the go-to motorsports events organizer Red Monkeyz events designer extraordinaire Stephane Ratel staying the course Adamant Namiki shaping the future Buzz Agency break down expectations Parabolica Events fantastic motorsports events Ripnwud natural, authentic and timeless Jeweltech a multi-facetted jeweller Cendres+Métaux and Queloz SA Concepto Watch Factory the art and science of watchmaking

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PASS ION R E B E L L I O N R A C I N G H A S A T R U LY O U T S TA N D I N G T R A C K R E C O R D I N ENDURANCE RACING. FROM THE O U T S E T, T H E S W I S S C A R R A C I N G S TA B L E S U C C E E D E D I N AT T R A C T I N G PARTNERS AND DRIVERS WHO SHARED ITS PASSION FOR MOTORSPORT AND W E R E C A PA B L E O F M E E T I N G E V E RY CHALLENGE. THE REBELLION RACING TEAM HAS SCALED THE HEIGHTS IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE AND EARNED ITSELF A PL ACE IN CAR RACING HISTORY WHILE REMAINING TRUE TO ITS CREDO OF INDEPENDENCE.

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Initially set up in 2007 as Speedy Racing Team Sebah, Rebellion Racing acquired its now legendary name in 2010. With its rebel DNA and unique strengths, it was well placed to compete in the ruthless world of endurance racing. Over its 13 years in motorsport (2007–2020), Rebellion Racing has notched up success after success.

In 2013, Rebellion Racing’s daring team of drivers took part in the second edition of the FIA World Endurance Championship - an eight-round event encompassing Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Le Mans, Sao Paulo, the Circuit of the Americas, Fuji, Shanghai and Bahrain. The brand’s strategy of concentrating on the World Endurance Championship now began to take shape. With the agreement of ORECA, its chassis partner, Rebellion Racing designed and made a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car with a Toyota RV8K-LM engine, the Rebellion R-One. The car had its first competitive outing in the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Heures de SpaFrancorchamps. After a successful four-year run with the Toyota engine, Rebellion Racing was looking for even greater mechanical perfection and truly outstanding performance levels. In the run-up to the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship, it announced a new engine partnership. The Rebellion R-One AER LMP1 would continue to race under the Swiss team’s lucky numbers

In 2017, Rebellion Racing returned to North America for the Petit Le Mans, which it had won in 2012 and 2013. The event was originally part of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) created in 1999 by the industrialist Don Panoz, which merged with the Rolex Sports Car Series to form the United SportsCar Championship (organized by the IMSA in 2014), subsequently renamed the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Also in 2017, Rebellion’s independent team ran in the LMP2 category of the 2017 FIA WEC. At the end of the 10th round - the 6 Hours of Bahrain - dauntless drivers Bruno Senna, Nicolas Prost and Julien Canal took the wheel of the ORECA Vaillante Rebellion n ° 31 to win the hotly contested world LMP2 title, making Julien Canal, who comes from Le Mans, double LMP2 World Champion (the first time was in 2015). Not content with one step of the podium, Rebellion Racing also took third place, with its second ORECA-Gibson car, no.13, driven by Nelson Piquet Jr, Mathias Beche and David Heinemeier Hansson. The team raced under the name Vaillante Rebellion for the occasion, in homage to Michel Vaillant, the hero of a famous motorsport comic strip created in 1957. This was Rebellion Racing’s sixth world title in as many FIA WEC seasons, following five LMP1 wins between 2012 and 2016. Porsche’s announcement that it would not be taking part in the LMP1 category of the 2018 FIA WEC led to changes in the non-hybrid class. In a December 2017 press release, R eb el l i o n Ra c i n g c o n f i rm e d that it would be returning to the LMP1 category for the 2018–2019 Super Season.

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The prototype LMP1 Rebellion R13 (#1 and #3) was designed and made by ORECA Technology. Under Christophe Guibbal’s leadership, ORECA’s Design Office produced two operational cars with Gibson GL-458 engines in just six months. The Rebellion R13 was yet another car that epitomised everything Rebellion Racing was about, combining superb mechanics with innovative design to achieve outstanding performance. By the end of the 2018–2019 Super Season, Rebellion Racing had added another title to its collection, coming second in the LMP1 World Championship. Rebellion Racing’s star continued to rise in the world of motorsport. Its rebel DNA did not stop it meeting the stringent requirements of top car racing events, and throughout its history, the team pulled out all the stops to meet and surpass their fans’ expectations. The crowning achievement came with the 2019– 2020 FIA WEC, in which the Swiss team was the overall winner, coming first in the 4 Hours of Shanghai and the fifth round at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin (Texas). The same season saw Rebellion Timepieces team up with the Dakar Rally, pooling their efforts to encourage participants’ aspirations. Rebellion became the Rally’s official timekeeper, and its owner, Alexandre Pesci, participated in the event with panache, along with his co-driver, Stephan Kuhni. After 13 years of car racing and a rich haul of wins, Rebellion Racing, announced that the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours would be its last endurance race. Being one of the few private teams to challenge the supremacy of the manufacturers has been a rollercoaster ride. The Rebellion Racing team are proud to have been part of the adventure, to have risen to so many challenges and to have written a chapter of car racing history without ever losing their rebel spirit!

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The Swiss privateer made its entrance into endurance racing history in 2012, in the 24 Heures du Mans, when its strong LMP1 team beat the official Audi team to finish in fourth place. For this event, Rebellion Racing used the new Lola B12/60 models made by British manufacturer Lola Cars, driven by Nicolas Prost (France) and Andrea Belicchi (Italy).

#12 and #13, but would now be powered by twin-turbocharged engines made by UK-based engineering firm Advanced Engine Research. Rebellion Racing’s LMP1 team now had the best maximum power / torque / efficiency combination on the market.

CALIM BOUHADRA NO LIMITS CALIM BOUHADRA, REBELLION C O R P O R AT I O N ’ S AT Y P I C A L C E O , HAS BEEN RUNNING REBELLION CORPORATION FOR OVER 12 YEARS AND HAS LEFT HIS DISTINCTIVE STA M P O N I T. H E I S S O U S E D TO SURPASSING HIS OWN LIMITS T H AT H E N O LO N G E R E V E N NOTICES THEM. HIS BRAIN TELLS HIM ANY THING IS POSSIBLE.

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HOW DO PASSION, PERFECTION AND PERFORMANCE TRANSLATE IN YOUR LIFE AS CEO OF REBELLION CORPORATION? For me and Alexandre Pesci, those were the three brand values that naturally emerged. We’ve always thrown ourselves into our various projects with a real passion to outdo ourselves, to strive for perfection even in the smallest details and to achieve the best possible performance. It’s vital to keep trying to surpass yourself and going on, especially when other people tell you it’s impossible and that you shouldn’t go down that road.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST SUCCESS? Of course, there have been several. Winning or being placed in the Le Mans 24 Hours, and winning the last race of the LMP2 world championship by just 12 seconds after a six-hour struggle. WHICH RACING DRIVER HAS MADE THE DEEPEST IMPRESSION ON YOU AND INSPIRES YOU TODAY? No need to think twice - Bruno Senna! He’s a fantastic champion: determined, professional and gifted. The Senna blood runs in his veins. He’s a chip off the old block, as the saying goes…

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL DEFINITION OF REBELLION’S DNA? As we said before, the three “P” s: Passion, which feeds into our lives, Perfection, meaning a good job well done, and Performance, to make sure we stay in the race - prefNOW THAT THE REBELLION RACING CHAPTER erably in the lead, of course! IS DRAWING TO A CLOSE, WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THE EXPERIENCE AS A PER- W H AT A R E T H E N E X T C H A L L E N G E S F O R SON? REBELLION MOTORS AND REBELLION That life is beautiful and there are lots of rebels! TIMEPIECES? To maintain our fantastic level of momentum and win WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YOU’VE over the fraternity of men and women who love cars a bit FACED? more while holding onto our spirit of freedom, youth and Creating a luxury brand and being credible vis-à-vis pro- rebellion! fessionals and enthusiasts. I’m delighted that we met the challenge and made a permanent mark.

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WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF REBELLION? Rebellion means going your own way without paying too much attention to what other people are doing, approaching things differently and above all not being bound by conventions. It’s totally different from revolution, which advocates destruction and chaos…

REBEL ROAD TO SUCCESS REBELLION RACING’S DAUNTLESS D R I V E R S H A V E TA K E N P A R T I N S O MANY RACES AND HAD SO MANY WINS T H AT W E C A N ’ T L I S T T H E M A L L , B U T HERE ARE SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FROM THEIR IMPRESSIVE RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENTS. REBELLION MAGAZINE 14

2007 24H LE MANS LMGT2 Speedy Racing Team Spyker C8 Spyder Michelin tyres Drivers Andrea Belicchi Andrea Chiesa Jonny Kane

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24H LE MANS LMP2 Speedy Racing Team Sebah Lola B08/80 [B08/80-HU01] Judd V8 3,397 cc Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Speedy Racing Team Sebah Lola B08/60 [B08/60-HU01] Aston Martin V12 5,993 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B10/60 [B10/60-HU01] Judd V10 5,496 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

Drivers Xavier Pompidou Andrea Belicchi Steve Zacchia

Drivers Andrea Belicchi Neel Jani Nicolas Prost

Drivers Nicolas Prost Neel Jani Marco Andretti

Retirement Track exit 194 laps completed

Overall 14th / LMP1 12th 342 laps Distance covered 4,661.118 Km/h Average speed of 193,794 Km/h

Quit race due to gearbox problem 175 laps

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2010

24H LE MANS LMPGT2 Speedy Racing Team Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2-R Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP2 Speedy Racing Team Sebah Lola B08/80 [B08/80-HU01] Judd V8 3,397 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B10/60 [B08/60-HU01] Judd V10 5,496 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

Drivers Johnny Kane Benjamin Leuenberger Xavier Pompidou

Drivers Andrea Belicchi Jean-Christophe Boullion Guy Smith

Overall 12th / LMP2 2th 343 laps Distance covered 674,747 Km/h Average speed of 194,485 Km/h

Quit race after going off track 143 laps

Quit race after 72 laps.

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24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B 10/60 Coupe [B10/60-HU01] Toyota V8 3,400 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B12/60 Coupe [B12/60 HU01] Toyota V8 3,399 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B12/60 Coupe [B1060-HU01] Toyota V8 3,399 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

Drivers Nicolas Prost Neel Jani Jeroen Bleekemolen

Drivers Nicolas Prost Neel Jani Nick Heidfeld

Overall 6th / LMP1 6th 338 lapes Distance covered 4,606.602 Km

Overall 4th / LMP1 4th 367 laps Distance covered 5,001.84 Km Average speed of 208.2 Km/h

Overall 39th / LMP1 7th 275 laps Distance covered 3,747.97 Km Average speed of 156 Km/h

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24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B 10/60 Coupe [B08/60-HU01] Toyota V8 3,400 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B12/60 Coupe [B12/60 HU01] Toyota V8 3,399 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Lola B12/60 Coupe [B1060-HU01] Toyota V8 3,399 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

Drivers Andrea Belicchi Jean-Christophe Boullion Guy Smith

Drivers Andrea Belicchi Harold Primat Jeroen Bleekemolen

Drivers Andrea Belicchi Mathias Beche Cong Fu David Cheng

Quit race after going off track 190 laps

Overall 11th / LMP1 7th 350 laps Distance covered 4,770.150 Km Average speed of 198.1 Km/h

Overall 40th / LMP1 8th 275 laps Distance covered 3,747.970 Km Average speed of 155,900 Km/h

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2015

2016

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One [LMP1D 01] Toyota V8 3,400 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One [03] AER V6 2,000 cc. Turbos. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One [LMP1D 01/2014 03] AER V6 2,400 cc. Turbos. Dunlop tyres

Drivers Nicolas Prost Nick Heidfeld Mathias Beche

Drivers Nicolas Prost Nick Heidfeld Nelson Piquet jr.

Overall 4th / LMP1 1st 360 laps Distance covered 4,908.72 Km Average speed of 203.8 Km/h

Overall 23th / LMP1 10th 330 laps Distance covered 4,496.85 Km Average speed of 187.2 Km/h

Overall 29th / LMP1 6th 330 laps Distance covered 4,496.83 Km Average speed of 187.1 Km/h

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2015

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24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One [LMP1D 02] Toyota V8 3,400 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One [02] AER V6 2,000 cc. Turbos. Michelin tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One [LMP1D 01/2014 01] AER V6 2,400 cc. Turbos. Dunlop tyres

Drivers Dominique Kraihamer Andrea Belicchi Fabio Leimer

Drivers Alexandre Imperatori Dominique Kraihamer Daniel Abt

Drivers Matheo Tuscher Alexandre Imperatori Dominique Kraihamer

Quit race due to engine trouble 73 laps

Overall 18th / LMP1 9th 336 laps Distance covered 4,578.67 Km Average speed of 190.7 Km/h

Unranked (insufficient distance)

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24H LE MANS LMP2 Vaillante Rebellion Oreca 07 [07] Gibson V8 4.200 cc. Atmospheric. Dunlop tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R13 [02] Gibson V8 4,500 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin Tyres

Drivers Nicolas Prost Julien Canal Bruno Senna

Drivers Andre Lotterer Neel Jani Bruno Senna

Drivers Neel Jani Andre Lotterer Bruno Senna

Overall 16th / LMP2 14th 340 laps Distance covered 4,633.08 Km Average speed of 192.6 Km/h

Overall 4th / LMP1 4th 375 laps Distance covered 5,109.13 Km Average speed of 212.5 Km/h

Overall 4th / LMP1 4th 376 laps Distance covered 5,122.52 Km Average speed of 213.2 Km/h

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2019

24H LE MANS LMP2 Vaillante Rebellion Oreca 07 [27] Gibson V8 4.200 cc. Atmospheric. Dunlop tyres

24H LE MANS LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R13 [01] Gibson V8 4,500 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin Tyres

Drivers Nelson Piquet jr. David Heinemeir-Hansson Mathias Beche

Drivers Thomas Laurent Mathias Beche Gustavo Menezes

Drivers Thomas Laurent Nathanael Berthon Gustavo Menezes

Post-race exclusion for hole in bodywork 364 laps

Overall 3th / LMP1 3th 376 laps Distance covered 5,122.81 Km Average speed of 213.1 Km/h

Overall 5th / LMP1 5th 370 laps Distance covered 5,040.71 Km Average speed of 209.9 Km/h

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2020

LMP1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R13 Gibson V8 4,500 cc. Atmospheric. Michelin Tyres

Drivers Bruno Senna Gustavo Menezes Norman Nato

Drivers Romain Dumas Nathanaël Berthon Louis Deletraz

Overall 2th / LMP1 2th 382 laps Distance covered 5,205,14 Km Average speed of 246.2 Km/h

Overall 4th / LMP1 4th 381 laps Distance covered 5191,50 Km Average speed of 243.0 Km/h

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SECOND IN THE LAST 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

FOR ITS 13TH AND L AST PARTICIPATION TO THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, REBELLION RACING ACHIEVED ITS BEST EVER RESULT IN THE OVERALL CL ASSIFICATION OF THE LEGENDARY ENDURANCE RACE.

REBELLION Racing approached this weekend with the desire to bow out in the best possible way after many months of preparation. The Swiss team took up the challenge of Hyperpole with Gustavo Menezes on N. 1 and Louis Delétraz on N. 3. The talented American driver achieved provisional pole in 3:15.822 before being dethroned by the Toyota N. 7 for only 5 tenths of a second ! On the sister car, Louis Delétraz also did very well for his first participation by setting the 4th fastest time. The long-awaited moment has arrived, the start of the Le Mans 24 Hours is given 463 days after the arrival of the last edition. Bruno Senna, on the R13 N.1, and Nathanaël Berthon, on the R13 N.3, make an excellent start and keep up with the two Toyota cars. Bruno Senna has the best race lap in the 4th lap in 3:19.264. After some problems for the Toyota #8, Nathanaël Berthon moves up to third place in the first hour.

During the night, shortly after the mid-race, the leading Toyota N.7 enters its garage, allowing Gustavo Menezes to move up to 2nd in the N.1 and Romain Dumas to take 3rd place in the N.3. At dawn, the positions are unchanged with Norman Nato 2nd on the N.1 and Nathanaël Berthon 3rd on the N.3. A problem with the front bonnet made the R13 N.1 lose 5 minutes and came out of the pits just behind the N.3.Shortly before the last hour, Louis misses the braking at Indianapolis and a slight shock with the tyre wall damages the front, which caused a big loss of time that knocked the R13 N. 3 down to fourth place… By crossing the line in 2nd position overall behind the untouchable Toyota, Norman Nato, Gustavo Menezes and Bruno Senna climb on the podium for the sixth time in a row this season. A great conclusion for the Swiss team to their 2019-2020 season.

General classification - 24 Hours of Le Mans 2020 P1 - Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 (3:19,762) - S. Buemi, K. Nakajima, B. Hartley P2 - REBELLION Racing #1 (3:19,264)- B. Senna / N. Nato / G. Menezes P3 - Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 (3:19,357) - M. Conway / K. Kobayashi / J. Lopez P4 - REBELLION Racing #3 (3:21.854) - R. Dumas / N. Berthon / L. Deletraz

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AT THE END OF A STRONG RACE, TEAM NO. 3 REBELLION RACING FINISHES THIRD OV E RA L L A N D F I R ST T E A M N O N-H YB R I D. T H E R E B E L L I O N R-13 N O. 1 F I N I S H E S FOURTH OVERALL. Saturday, June 16th 2018 at 3:00 pm, the start of the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans was given by Rafael Nadal. Both REBELLION R-13 No. 1 and No. 3 start respectively P3 and P5. The first race event came in the first lap with a contact between car No. 1 and the Dragonspeed car No. 10. The front of the R-13 car came off and Lotterer was forced to return to the stand urgently. André Lotterer came out P10 and engaged a crazy rise in the classification. Thomas Laurent started a battle in the first half-hour with Stéphane Sarrazin driving SMP Racing No. 17. In the first hour of the race, Thomas Laurent confirmed his third position still in the fight with SMP Racing. André Lotterer quickly catched up and passed P8 then P6 one hour later. The first double change came at 2:30 of race with the entries of Mathias Beche and Bruno Senna. As soon as they enter the track, Both REBELLION drivers competed for the long-awaited third place with SMP

Racing No. 17. The next drivers Neel Jani and Gustavo Menezes did the same, alternating between third, fourth and fifth positions overall. Back at the wheel, Lotterer and Laurent took their positions as non-Hybrid leaders. An outing of SMP Racing No. 17 in the eighth hour prevente them from catching both Toyota Gazoo Racing cars. A new race started between the Japanese Hybrids and both Swiss cars. The Toyotas, with several laps ahead were never be overtaken by the R-13 cars alternating between third and fourth positions. The race continued until Sunday, June 17th at 3:00 pm where the REBELLION No. 3 crossed the finish line in third position of the general classification and first non-Hybdrid. The 24 Hours of Le Mans were once again amazing. Both REBELLION R-13s finished at the positions they were originally assigned.

General classification - 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018 P1 - Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 (3:17,658) - S. Buemi, J. Nakajima, F. Alonso P2 - Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 (3:17,980) - M. Conway, K. Kobayashi, J. Lopez P3 - REBELLION Racing #3 (3:20,316) - T. Laurent, M. Beche, G. Menezes P4 - REBELLION Racing #1 (3:20,046) - A. Lotterer, N. Jani, B. Senna

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FIRST NON-HYBIRD TEAM AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

REBELLION RACING WINS THE 4 HOURS OF SHANGHAI

A F T E R A C H I E V I N G T H E P O L E P O S I T I O N T H E N OV E M B E R 9T H, 2019, R E B E L L I O N RACING WON THE THIRD RACE OF THE FIA WEC SEASON.

The third race of the season took place on the Shanghai circuit. Gustavo Menezes and Bruno Senna took part in the qualifying session on Saturday November 10th. All-two performed very good lap times, the Rebells achieved the first pole position of a non-Hybrid car since 2012 and the first one for a Privateer Team. Sunday, Norman Nato started the 4 Hours of Shanghai since the first position on the starting grid. A tire temperature problem considerably slowed the REBELLION R-13, which was relegated to sixth position in the first lap. Three cars, however, overtook the REBELLION R-13 car N. 1 before the starting line and were penalized by a Drive Through. Gradually, the French driver managed to get a good pace and climbed up the rankings until overtaking the Toyota Hybrid car N. 7 after 40 minutes of racing.

He gave the wheel five minutes later to Gustavo Menezes who entered the track P5. In a good pace too, the American driver took the lead at 1:20 race. Bruno Senna took the wheel at 2:15 and lef t the pit lane P3 behind the Toyota Hybrids cars. Ten minutes later, REBELLION Racing was back leader. The REBELLION R-13 N.1 crossed the finish line at the same position. The efforts paid off in the best way for REBELLION Racing, which signed its first victory of the season. This is Bruno Senna’s tenth victory in the FIA W orld Endurance Championship WEC. The Brazilian becomes the only driver to win a race in each of the four categories of the competition.

Results and chronos - FIA WEC 4 Hours of Shanghai 2019 Free practice 1 - P1 (1:48,761) Free practice 2 - P3 (1:48,288) Free practice 3 - P4 (1:49,450) Qualifying session - P1 (1:45,892) Race - P1 (1:49,701)

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AT T H E E N D O F A F L AW L E S S W E E K E N D M A R K E D BY T H E B E S T L A P T I M E S I N EACH FREE PRACTICE AND THE POLE POSITION, REBELLION RACING WINS THE FIFTH RACE OF THE FIA WEC SEASON AT THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS (COTA), IN FEBRUARY 24TH, 2020. For this first race of the year, REBELLION Racing was keen to start 2020 in the best possible way. It was done in free practice with the best lap times of both sessions. During the second free practice, a break engine forced the car to stop completely. The mechanics only had a few hours to repair the prototype. The REBELLION R-13 was able to take part in the qualifying session. Gustavo Menezes and Norman Nato thanked the work of the technicians by offering pole position. Sunday, February 23ed, Bruno Senna was the first to start on the Lone Star Le Mans track from the first place on the starting grid. After 1:30 of racing, the Brazilian driver gave up his place as leader to Gustavo Menezes. The Rebells gradually widened the gap with the Toyota Hybrid cars.

Norman Nato took the wheel at mid-race. Leaving the pit lane P2, he took the lead fifteen minutes later. Gustavo Menezes returned to the track at 4:30 race. After a final pit stop, the American lost first place 42 minutes from the checkered flag. He finally took it back ten minutes later and crossed the finish line as a winner. Thanks to an excellent strategy and powerful stints, the race was mastered from start to finish by the Rebells. After a historic first victory in Shanghai this season 2019– 2020, Team REBELLION Racing demonstrated its qualities as a professional team by winning a second race of the World Endurance Championship in LMP1 category.

General classification - 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018 Free practice 1 - P1 (1:49,957) Free practice 2 - P1 (1:48,804) Qualifying session - P1 (1:47,530) Race - P1 (1:49,503)

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BRUNO SENNA SHARED DNA BRAZILIAN RACING DRIVER BRUNO SENNA HAS BEEN AN AMBASSADOR FOR R E B E L L I O N T I M E P I E C E S S I N C E 2 017. F R O M T H E O U T S E T, H E F E LT A C LO S E KINSHIP WITH REBELLION. THE FIRM’S D N A A N D VA L U E S A R E S O S I M I L A R T O H I S O W N T H AT T H E Y C O U L D B E F R O M T H E S A M E FA M I LY. R E B E L L I O N DECIDED TO CEMENT THE BOND WITH A S P E C TA C U L A R H I G H-T E C H T I M E P I E C E, THE RE-VOLT BRUNO SENNA.

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AMBASSADOR OF REBELLION TIMEPIECES, WHAT QUALIFIES YOU AS A REBEL? Rebellion has been my racing family since 2017 and I love the DNA and spirit of the brand. They keep me young and always fighting for the top, even when the conditions are very hard against us! WHAT VALUES DO YOU SHARE WITH THE REBELLION BRAND? I think persistence, passion, hard work and high tech are some of the many qualities of the Rebellion brand that I really identify with and also hope to portray as their driver and ambassador.

DURING THE MAKING OF THIS WATCH, WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP? It’s hard to pinpoint the most important step during the development phase, but definitely working with the Rebellion Timepieces team was essential to achieve the final result, which I really love! WHAT SENSATIONS DO YOU WANT TO TRANSMIT TO THE PERSON WHO WILL WEAR THIS MODEL? My hope is that the person who’s wearing this watch will be able to appreciate the high-end motor-racing spirit the watch carries, with hightech materials, Swiss quality and some Brazilian flare to sign it off. WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THE REBELLION RACING TEAM? Since 2017 we’ve had some amazing adventures together, and as with all good stories, we’ve had our ups and downs, but the Rebellion Racing team has always put in 100% and given us the chance to fight for wins at the highest levels of racing. WHAT ARE YOUR OBJECTIVES FOR 2020? 2020 racing has unfortunately been badly affected by the pandemic, but we really hope to be able to race in Le Mans later this year to try and take that most important race home. WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF MIND TO PREPARE THE L AST ENDURANCE RACE OF THE 2020 LE MANS 24 HOURS OF LE MANS WITH THE REBELLION RACING TEAM? My state of mind for every race is push-to-win! Le Mans is the race I want to win the most, so we’ll definitely do everything we can prior to the race to get ourselves as well-prepared as we possibly can be!

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HOW DOES THE RE-VOLT SENNA WATCH REFLECT THE DRIVER YOU ARE? The Re-Volt Bruno Senna is a watch that reflects my beliefs in better technology results in beauty. The lightweight carbon body and movement, alongside a splash of Brazilian colours make the watch fit right in with my approach to racing.

THE RE-VOLT BRUNO SENNA EMBODYING AN APPROACH TO SPORT REBELLION TIMEPIECES IS OFFERING A L I M I T E D E D I T I O N O F I T S R E - V O LT W AT C H I N B R U N O S E N N A’ S C O LO U R S . E S P E C I A L LY D E S I G N E D F O R T H E BRAND’S AMBASSADOR, THE REV O LT B R U N O S E N N A R E F L E C T S T H E CHAMPION’S CONVICTIONS AND EMBODIES HIS APPROACH. WHENEVER YOU SPORT THIS STUNNING, COMPACT T I M E P I E C E O N YO U R W R I S T, YO U ’ L L BE PART OF THE ELITE WORLD OF REBELLION. The Re-Volt Bruno Senna sums up the champion’s approach to his sport: for Senna, engine quality is all-important, and this timepiece is lightweight and super-efficient, just like a racing car. A mere 20 Rebellion Re-Volt Bruno Senna watches have been made. Their complex technical structure combines superb performance with stunning aesthetics - all in a highly compact format. Simultaneously celebrating Bruno Senna’s sporting achievements and the excellence of Rebellion Timepieces, the forged carbon model features a

skeletonized calibre in the colours of Senna’s native Brazil that instantly conveys the idea of fast movement, and a black vulcanized rubber strap with a deployment clasp. The champion’s take on it? “Technically and aesthetically, it reflects my convictions.”

Other timepieces in the Re-Volt collection are available in a selection of materials: titanium, DLC titanium, forged carbon and 5N pink gold.

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ALEXANDRE PESCI A CONQUERING AMBITION THERE’S NO STOPPING OWNER AND CHAIRMAN OF REBELLION RACING ALEXANDRE PESCI - AS SHOWN BY HIS STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THE 2020 DAKAR RALLY. HE TELLS US WHAT IT WAS L I K E T O TA K E PA R T I N T H I S A M A Z I N G ADVENTURE.

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WHAT DID MEETING THIS CHALLENGE TEACH IS THERE A SPECIAL MOMENT THAT YOU’LL ALYOU AS A PERSON? WAYS REMEMBER? That at over 50, you can still follow your childhood dreams. Climbing the steps to receive our award at the end of the last stage stands out as the best part of the entire wonWHAT MAKES A STAGE DIFFICULT? derful adventure. The unexpected. Each stage is unique and has a specific set of difficulties - the relief of the terrain, the varying AS OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE LEGENDARY heights of the dunes, ground that is sometimes soft and DAKAR RALLY, WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE sometimes stony. PART IN THE RACE? It was more that because I’d decided to take part, we WHAT WAS THE MOST DANGEROUS THING THAT spotted the opportunity to become official timekeeper. HAPPENED? The previous timekeeper had just retired, so we leapt at It was the time when I got stuck in sand after the door of the chance. my buggy was bashed in by a lorry. While my co-driver was struggling to get us out, a buggy crashed into him. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO PASS ON TO READLuckily he was wearing a helmet, but he finished the race ERS ABOUT THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE? with a cracked rib. The Dakar is a unique experience that pushes you to your absolute limits. You have to draw on your reserves to find GIVEN THAT YOU’RE THE OWNER OF REBELLION, the strength to follow your dreams. WHEN DID YOU HAVE TO CHANNEL YOUR INNER REBEL? WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR THE NEXT When I decided to take part in a legendary race, never DAKAR RALLY? having raced a car before. Reaching the finish of each stage with no major setbacks and being among the winners again would be a fantastic IN WHAT WAYS WAS YOUR CO-DRIVER STEPHAN victory for me and the team. KUHNI A GOOD COMPLEMENT FOR YOU, CHARACTER-WISE? The things I’d noticed about him before we took on the challenge were his thoroughness and his ability to keep calm in the midst of action.

INTO THE WILDS REBELLION HITS THE TRAIL IN THE DAKAR RALLY 2 0 2 0 M A R K E D T H E S TA R T O F A N E W C H A P T E R I N H I S T O R Y T H AT TA K E S REBELLION RACING FROM THE ASPHALT O F E N D U R A N C E R A C I N G T O T H E D RY TERRAIN OF THE DAKAR. IN 2020 ALEXANDRE PESCI AND COD R I V E R ST E P H A N K U H N I R O S E TO T H E CHALLENGE OF THEIR FIRST DAKAR R A L LY, W H I C H W A S H E L D I N S A U D I ARABIA, KEEPING THEIR HEADS AND SURMOUNTING OBSTACLES TO MAKE IT TO THE FINISH AT THE WHEEL OF A BUGGY NAMED REBELLION DXX, PREPARED IN R D L I M I T E D ’ S W O R K S H O P S . I N 2 0 21, THE PESCI-KUHNI TEAM ONCE AGAIN TOOK ON THE ROADS OF SAUDI A R A B I A , T H I S T I M E A C C O M PA N I E D BY THE PROFESSIONAL DRIVER ROMAIN D U M A S W H O A LS O R A C E D U N D E R T H E REBELLION RACING COLORS.

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The 42nd edition of the Dakar Rally was the first to be held in Saudi Arabia since the race was launched in December 1978 - and the first in which the 100% Swiss team Rebellion took part, although Rebellion has been official timekeeper to the Dakar Rally since 2019. This time, the rally-raid dreamt up by Thierry Sabine took the form of an epic twelve-day drive across the desert, starting in Jeddah on 5 January 2020 and finishing in Qiddiyah, near Riyadh, the Saudi capital. The drivers were assessed over twelve timed stages adding up to 5,000 km, but the total distance was 7,800 km.

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RACING DAKAR

Good navigational skills were essential to negotiate the maze of tracks, but Alexandre Pesci and Stephan Kuhni had had the good fortune to receive training from Mathieu Beaumel and Nasser Al Attiyah - and they were driving the unique, high-performing Rebellion DXX Buggy, so they set off on their wild adventure with high hearts. The Rebellion team found themselves driving on all kinds of extreme terrain, from dunes to river-beds. They needed all their reserves of endurance: Alexandre Pesci described it as “even tougher than Le Mans”. Rebellion is used to endurance racing, but that did not stop the two novices from having several misadventures, including getting badly stuck in sand. It was only after an hour and half of gruelling effort that the Rebellion Buggy was able to resume its journey.

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For this first participation Alexandre Pesci’s and Stephan Kuhni’s only aspiration was to make it to the finish in Qiddiyah, which they succeeded in doing on Friday 17 January 2020 - but in fact the Swiss team came third in the Newcomers category and eleventh in the petrol 2-wheel drive category. Once again, Rebellion had risen to the challenge of a motorsports discipline that was totally new to them! Better trained, with an improved buggy, once again prepared in RD Limited’s workshops, it was with even greater enthusiasm and motivation that the rebells returned to the magnificent landscapes of Saudi Arabia for the 2021 edition of the Dakar. Two cars were entered at the start by Rebellion Racing : the DXX #351 buggy driven by Alexandre Pesci, accompanied as in the previous edition by Stephan Kuhni, and the second DXX #315 buggy, driven by Romain Dumas, with Gilles De Turckheim as co-driver. Sandy tracks, rocky roads, dunes and valleys to finish on the shores of the Red Sea… For this 43rd edition, the Dakar didn’t disappoint. After a first stage full of promises, the collision suffered by Romain Dumas and Gilles de Turckheim during the second stage had consequences on the whole competition for the duo. After a series of good performances, and despite mechanical problems during the penultimate stage, their buggy finished the race and was ranked 43rd overall. Constant during all the events, the 9th stage put an end to the adventure for Alexandre Pesci and Stephan Kühni after an engine failure which led to a series of rollovers. The chassis of the buggy was damaged and the crew, which was in 42nd position overall, was forced to retire. The adventure will continue in 2022…

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AUTOWEBBB THE MOTORSPORTS MARKETING EXPERTS THE IDEA FOR AUTOWEBBB WAS SPARKED BY FOUNDER ARMAND FA U R E ’ S LO V E O F S P O R T B U S I N E S S , C A R S A N D FA S C I N AT I O N W I T H D I G I TA L C O M M U N I C AT I O N S . STA R T E D I N 2 012 , A U TO W E B B B I S A 3 6 0 ° M O TO R S P O R T S M A R K E T I N G A G E N C Y T H AT D E S I G N S A N D I M P L E M E N T S I N N O VAT I V E COMMUNICATIONS FOR AN EXTENSIVE CLIENTELE. IT OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES FROM MARKETING AND I M A G E C O N S U LT A N C Y T O D E S I G N , V I D E O P R O D U C T I O N A N D D I G I TA L COMMUNICATIONS.

GETTING MOTORSPORTS SEEN AND HEARD Since its creation in 2012, AutoWebbb has notched up an impressive mileage with a number of car racing stables and international championships. The creative team are cognizant with all the sport’s hidden byways and know everything there is to know about motorsports distribution, so coming up with attention-grabbing ideas for clients’ communications is a breeze for them. Their keen marketing instincts and vast creative scope enable the agency to handle high added value projects and above all, to propose high-impact communications on the basis of each client’s unique characteristics. AutoWebbb specializes in starting from scratch and coming up with a totally unique concept that spotlights clients’ strengths. Be it developing a website, rethinking a creative strategy, producing a video or devising a social networks plan, each project is individually designed and implemented by AutoWebbb’s team of specialists, who have their finger on the pulse of the latest trends and digital innovations. THE REBELL’S AGENCY Today, AutoWebbb positions itself as a forward-thinking agency with unique expertise in motorsports marketing. And it’s not stopping there. Its adventurous, subversive team delight in flouting conventions with ever-more-innovative strategies. Sound familiar? Those values put the agency firmly on the same wavelength as REBELLION. The two have been working together for almost five years now. REBELLION’s marketing revolves round an alternative image based on its free-spirit DNA, and AutoWebbb is delighted to contribute to and be part of the brand’s inventive marketing strategy, lending its support during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, managing its networks, implementing a number of creative projects, and working on car racing and watchmaking communications. 360° services, innovative projects and collaborations with artists from a wide range of spheres are the ideal recipe for successful marketing. ARMAND FAURE - CEO AUTOWEBBB “Motorsports have always played a role in distribution of the biggest market in the world. They’re a fantastic playing field for ambitious marketing projects. Like the market, communications are constantly changing at the moment. Our job is to design the future, alongside far-sighted people and brands - and that’s what we’ve been doing, with great pleasure, with Alexandre Pesci and Calim Bouhadra for several years now.” autowebbb.com @autowebbb

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GREENTECH CHEMICALS FOR THE FUTURE GREENTECH SPECIALIZES IN PL ANT AND MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY. FOR OVER 2 5 Y E A R S , T H E G R O U P H A S B E E N D E V E LO P I N G A N D P R O D U C I N G H I G H - T E C H INGREDIENTS FROM PL ANTS, ALGAE AND MICRO-ORGANISMS SOURCED ALL OVER T H E W O R L D F O R U S E I N C O S M E T I C S , P H A R M A C E U T I C A LS , N U T R A C E U T I C A LS , AGROECOLOGY AND WASTEWATER PROCESSING. GREENTECH’S EXPERIENCE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SECTORS MAKES IT AN ALL-ROUNDER CAPABLE OF OPERATING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT, TOTALLY IN SYNC WITH OUR EVER-CHANGING WORLD. INNOVATIVE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Since it was set up in 1992, GREENTECH has been developing innovative active ingredients sourced from all over the world. Working across continents, GREENTECH’s multidisciplary teams of scientists study the natural systems of individual species from land and sea, from arid deserts to dense rainforests, from scorching hot to freezing cold climates. Fresh or dried whole plants, flowers or leaves and algae or micro-algae are used to produce over 300,000 bioactive molecules that contribute to progress. The vast cornucopia of molecules found in nature has enabled GREENTECH to develop a wide range of active ingredients for every conceivable purpose, all of them subjected to Ecocert’s inspection procedures. Today, the GREENTECH group comprises four separate companies. Its proven expertise in the areas of cosmetics, phytochemistry, microbiology and agroecology (with new-style chemical fertilizers that make use of fermentation) enables it to exploit natural processes without damaging the environment. The firm uses state-of-theart techniques to gain fresh insights into the way living organisms function and apply them to develop innovative ingredients that anticipate future needs.

TECHNOLOGY THAT PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT GREENTECH’s baseline is “WE source nature to resource the future”, but the group also seeks to give back to nature. It aspires to be a greener kind of chemicals firm, and concern to preserve the environment for future generations underpins everything it does. From sourcing of raw materials to production processes, GREENTECH systematically opts for green, non-polluting methods and is constantly looking for ways to become more sustainable. It has introduced an environmental monitoring system (EMS) to make sure its practices are in line with its principles: it uses no harmful substances, processes all its wastewater and has taken steps to increase recycling and reduce waste at its facilities. It works with local communities to help preserve endangered rare species and biodiversity. And from Burkina Faso to Peru, GREENTECH treats its partners as equals and works disinterestedly to help build sustainable supply chains and promote fair trade. Putting people first is one of GREENTECH’s core values - and that is something it has in common with Rebellion, along with a spirit of curiosity and disruptiveness.

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PERFECTION REBELLION TIMEPIECES IS A CONCENTRATE OF REBELLION RACING’S DNA. EACH OF ITS LIMITED-SERIES COLLECTIONS REFLECTS REBELLION’S PASSION FOR MECHANICAL PERFECTION. R E B E L L I O N ’ S U N C O M P R O M I S I N G LY H I G H - T E C H T I M E P I E C E S B O L D LY FLOUT W ATCHMAKING CONVENTIONS MIRRORING ITS MOTOR RACING TEAM’S E X P L O I T S O N T H E C I R C U I T. I C O N I C WATCHES LIKE THE T-1000, THE RE-1 2.0 AND THE SAPPHIRE MAGNUM 540 TO U R B I L LO N A R E A H O M AG E TO REBELLION RACING’S COMPETITIVE SPIRIT AS WELL AS BEING PART OF THE HISTORY OF REBELLION TIMEPIECES.

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TWENTY-ONE GMT

The Twenty-One is a perfect blend of luxury watchmaking, high-tech processes and the kind of sleek design associated with classic cars. Yet again, Rebellion Timepieces has succeeded in combining the best of three very different worlds to create a seamless whole. Built around a core design concept that references a classic two-spoke steering-wheel, complete with Sixties-style speedo and counters, it has an automatic manufacture movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. The Rebellion logo is displayed on a central disc like the hooter on a

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steering-wheel, and round dial features heighten the resemblance. The hour is shown by a rotating disc, and there are two subdials, one for the seconds and the other for a second timezone. The rotor on the back of the timeless cushion case is reminiscent of a car wheel rim. This utterly elegant new-generation timepiece is a superb modern reinterpretation of classic watch design.

The Predator was designed and developed by Rebellion Timepieces in collaboration with the designer Eric Giroud, in the same spirit as the rest of the collection - bold, striking, robust and designed to exceptionally high standards of quality and technical performance. The five-layered dial’s honeycomb base lends rigidity, lightness and transparency. The chronograph’s counters are connected to the dial by tierods with a ruby centrepin decoration. The Predator’s sectoral seconds display follows Swiss watchmaking tradition in using a short hand

for 0 to 30 seconds and a longer hand for 30 to 60 seconds. The hour, minute and chronograph hands are made of pink gold or steel, diamond-tipped and partially recessed and filled with SuperLumiNova for optimum readability. The watch’s motorsports DNA is subtly detectable in its detailing with a distinctive bezel held by eight logo-branded screws and a base featuring six Torx screws. Connoisseurs of exclusive timepieces will love this model’s state-ofthe-art components.

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RE-VOLT CHRONOGRAPH

The Re-Volt perfectly embodies Rebellion’s refusal to compromise. The bold design and technical complexity of car chassis are built into its DNA. Its 48hour power reserve, sinewy, angular shape and outstanding performance make it the ultimate hightech watch. A skeletonized calibre creates a spectacular effect of depth, superbly set off by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass. This is a watch that has nothing to hide. Beneath the

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skeletonized hands, which are partially coated with a luminescent material, the gears and balance keep time, attracting the gaze to the mechanical ballet of the silhouetted manufacture movement. The Re-Volt’s stylish insolence, pareddown design and use of state-of-the-art technology put it in a class of its own. Compact and lightweight, at 38.5 x 40.35 mm, it is also the smallest watch Rebellion Timepieces has ever made.

Seven years after launching the imposing RE-1 Chronograph, Rebellion Timepieces has brought out a new version whose subtle finesse pushes the boundaries of luxury. As square and discreetly yet unmistakably masculine as its precedessor, this iconic Rebellion timepiece features an elegant honeycomb dial and a robust Swiss Made automatic movement that guarantees totally accurate time measurements. Superimposed layers of titanium, carbon and pink gold create an impression of solidity while ensuring high levels of technical

performance. The superb mechanism can be viewed from the back of the watch via a large sapphire crystal glass. The case has been radically redesigned to incorporate light, rigid materials used in the chassis of racing cars, and is now made of a combination of forged carbon, braided carbon, gold and titanium. The RE-1 2.0 Chronograph’s bold design and outstanding performance capabilities unashamedly proclaim the brand’s ambition.

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T-1000

A high-performance manufacture timepiece that reflects Rebellion’s fascination with motor racing, the T-1000 features a highly rigid chassis machined down from a single block of grade 5 titanium with high-precision CNC 5-axis machines. Its elegant body features a distinctive curved section that reveals the whole of the in-house movement via a sapphire crystal glass. Its powerful engine uses a revolutionary patent energy distribution system and has a power reserve of 1000 hours - 40 days and 40 nights. Power is supplied by six barrels set vertically in two sets of three on either side of the watchcase, in parallel with the mainspring, and distributed in series via two microchains to maximize evenness of supply to the regulator.

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With its distinctive oversized winding lever, rectangular shape and exceptional size, the T-1000 is an unmistakable, highly characterful watch, and its 3-D all-aluminium engine, with vertical barrels and mechanical chain transmission, completely deconstructs the conventional movement. It took three years of research, development and adjustments to perfect the T-1000’s in-house manufacture movement. The resulting timepiece epitomises innovation and performance. But in 2018, Rebellion’s T2M topped the T-1000’s world record for endurance with its power reserve of 1400 hours (two months)! Rebellion Timepieces’ outstanding per fectionism - and its world records - have earned it a unique place in Swiss haute horlogerie.

Rebellion Timepieces loves a belief-defying challenge. Making the modular sapphire case for this watch was a feat unrivalled anywhere in the world. It took master watchmaker David Candaux 99 days to diamond-mill and polish the eight parts that make it up. At the heart of this unique piece is an unusual manufacture movement, the REB-T14, dominated by an oversized flying tourbillon 540 tenths of a millimetre in circumference and 17.2 mm in diameter. To make up for its large size, it is made from materials that combine rigidity and lightness with superb tech-

nical characteristics - compressed carbon, titanium and aluminium. The brand presented this magnificent, eagerly-awaited timepiece at the 2016 edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva (SIHH). The celebrated rally-driver and multiple Dakar winner Nasser AlAttiyah joined the elite circle of Rebellion watch-owners by purchasing the Sapphire Magnum 540 Tourbillon for 2 million Swiss francs. In the world of Rebellion Timepieces, convention and compromise have to be thrown to the winds in the relentless quest for perfection!

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WEAP-ONE DIAMOND

With its amazing cylindrical case and highly unusual calibre, the Weap-One represents a total break with high-end watchmaking conventions. Fans of Rebellion Timepieces are used to being surprised, but this time the wow factor is through the roof! The brand has pushed back the boundaries of possibility by creating a cylinder-shaped titanium case 40 mm long and 25 mm in diameter with a crown in the form of a wheel nut at each end. The right-hand one winds the movement and the lefthand one sets the time. The hours and minutes are displayed on two sapphire crystal rollers flanking an asymmetrical 60-second flying tourbillon that rotates majestically on multiple axes.

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This intricate proprietary manually wound movement contains no fewer than 529 skilfully assembled components. Another convention-challenging feature is the WeapOne’s ability to transform. The case can be unclasped from the strap to turn the watch into a mini table clock. And not content to rest on its laurels, Rebellion Timepieces set itself the challenge of making a synthetic diamond cage for the clock. This hightech material is virtually unbreakable and is used in the aerospace industry. It took 280 days to grow the seven-millimetre synthetic diamond needed to make the component. With Rebellion Timepieces at the wheel, watchmaking gets more and more exciting!

TIMEPIECES COLLECTIONS

TWENTY-ONE

WRAITH

3 Hands Steel

GMT Titanium Blue

GMT Steel

Chronograph Titanium

PREDATOR

PREDATOR 2.0

3 Hands Titanium

Chronograph Titanium & Ceramic

Apnea Black DLC Titanium

3 Hands Titanium Red

PREDATOR 2.0

Regulator Black DLC Titanium

Regulator Forged Carbon Yellow

Regulator Titanium

GMT Black DLC Titanium

Tourbillon Gold 5N

PREDATOR S

RE-VOLT

3 Hands Black DLC Titanium

3 Hands Gold 5N

Black Rainbow Black DLC Titanium & Sapphire

3 Hands Titanium

Skeletonized Titanium Blue

RE-VOLT

RE1 2.0

Skeletonized Gold 5N

Chronograph Black DLC Titanium

Chronograph Carbon Forged Orange

Chronograph Titanium Blue

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T1000

T2M

WEAP-ONE

1000 hours reserve Black DLC Titanium Green

1000 hours reserve Titanium Red

Zenvo Gold 5N DLC Titanium

Tourbillon Titanium & Sapphire

LIMITED EDITIONS

RE-VOLT

TWENTY-ONE

RE1 2.0

Vaillante Titanium

Tour Auto Titanium

Tour Auto Steel

Top Marques Black DLC Titanium

Top Marques Titanium Black DLC

TWENTY-ONE GMT

WRAITH

TWENTY-ONE

RE-VOLT

TWENTY-ONE

PREDATOR

Pikes Peak Black PVD Steel

Bruno Senna Forged Carbon

Dakar Black PVD Steel

Chronograph Dakar Black DLC Titanium & Gold 5N

GT World Challenge GT World Challenge Black PVD Titanium Black DLC Titanium

UNIQUE PIECES

RE-VOLT

WEAP-ONE

Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Red

Sapphire White

Diamond

Tourbillon Diamond & Sapphire

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PREDATOR S 3 HANDS Drawing on the strength of its bold and original character, the Predator S is a remarkable part of the collection, with a smaller-sized 42 mm case. Revamped to include three hands and date display, its contemporary honeycomb design leans towards a more delicate… and even feminine feel.

RE-VOLT DIAMOND Smaller than existing models, its square shape and stylishly bold manufacture movement are beyond compared. Its sapphire crystal embodies watch styling aesthetics with full transparency, enhancing its skeletonized movement that continually brings to mind the technical and stylistic audacity of car chassis. Invisible set case with 300 baguette-cut diamonds (F+, VVS+), 15.85 cts. Invisible set buckle with 30 baguette-cut diamonds (F+, VVS+), 2.65 cts.

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PREDATOR 2.0 GMT Unique dial inspired by racing car brakes with a disc display a nd a red caliper to show the hours. The dial features a time zone indicator with a map o f the earth and a unique shaped minute hand.

PREDATOR APNEA

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Offering maximum readability in all conditions, reliability and robustness, the Predator APNEA is a breath of fresh air in the world of diving watches.

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MIA FLEWITT BORN TO BE A REBEL JOINING REBELLION TIMEPIECES AS A N A M B A S S A D R E S S I N 2 019 W A S A P R O U D M O M E N T F O R M I A F L E W I T T, A N D H E R C I R C U I T R A C I N G TA L E N T S C H I M E P E R F E C T LY W I T H T H E S W I S S W AT C H M A K E R A N D C A R R A C I N G S TA B L E ’ S A N T I - E S TA B L I S H M E N T ETHOS. THE DAZZLING MIX OF RIGOUR, PRECISION, TENACIT Y AND ENERGY FLEWIT T BRINGS TO THE TRACK IS A WINNING COMBINATION - FOR VICTORY AND FOR THE NAME REBELLION. REBELLION MAGAZINE 52

HOW DID THE MEETING WITH REBELLION CORPORATION TAKE PLACE? I have followed Rebellion’s racing for years and was first introduced to their timepieces when I met Joaquin Mejia, Rebellion Timepieces Mexico, at a Mclaren event several years ago. When Bruno Senna then joined Rebellion Racing I was following this even more intently as Bruno is also a friend and in 2019 at Pebble Beach we all got together in the McLaren hospitality area for a chat which also included my first meeting with Calim. We started discussing a potential partnership and I was lucky enough to visit Rebellion in Switzerland at the end of last year, and from there on we decided that I would become an ambassador for Rebellion Timepieces.

WHAT ARE YOUR OBJECTIVES FOR THE FUTURE? I have my sights set on the British GT GT4 pro/am title and perhaps also get some testing in a GT3 car. My goal is to do well for my partners so that my partnerships are solid and longterm. I already have plans for events, shows and other media work with most of my partners for later this year. HOW ARE YOU PREPARING TO REACH THESE GOALS? We have been working hard with our team, Balfe Motorsport, on car setup, testing and also my own fitness so that we are as ready as we can be to fight at the front. Last time out in the car we felt very confident we have a very good team, very good pace as a pro/am pairing with my co driver, Euan Hankey, and definitely the passion to win. IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOUR MENTALITY AS A RACING DRIVER, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? Passionate, obsessive, determined and single minded about my racing. That’s probably the same for most drivers! I’m hugely competitive and will never give up until the flag comes down. WHAT VALUES DO YOU REPRESENT BY BEING PART OF THE REBELLION’S TEAM? I feel like I’m part of a family and the family values applies, passion, teamwork, will to succeed together. The fact that Rebellion always look for unconventional ways fits very well with how I live my life every day. WHICH ONES ARE CLOSEST TO WHAT YOU ARE? Being part of a team (family) that share your passion and always have each others back. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE US TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE DRIVER YOU ARE? Look for ways to achieve your dream and don’t be afraid to find a different route to get there. I’m living my racing dream with the help and support of my family and partners and I always remember to be grateful.

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HOW DOES YOUR REBELLION EXPRESS ITSELF IN YOU? I was born a rebel if you ask any of my family or friends! I have always found ways to do what I want to do, not necessarily what other people expect me to do. Unconvential might be the term most would use as I spent my younger years building cars before training as an engineer and moving to England from Sweden to work for Tom Walkinshaw Racing. My love for motor racing has been there throughout but I was only able to spectate when young as I didn’t have the funds to go racing. I feel very grateful to my partners who support me in my racing career today as I chase the racing dream.

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UNSTOPPABLE THE AMAZING MR PROBZ DUTCH SINGER-SONGWRITER AND ACTOR MR PROBZ, WHOSE REAL N A M E I S D E N N I S P R I N C E W E L L ST E H R , HAS BEEN AN AMBASSADOR FOR REBELLION TIMEPIECES SINCE JUNE 2 01 8 . E N D O W E D W I T H S E E M I N G LY U N S T O P P A B L E C R E A T I V E E N E R G Y, MR PROBZ FITS RIGHT IN WITH THE REBELLION FAMILY, AND HE IS AN IDEAL CHOICE OF ARTIST TO REPRESENT THE BRAND’S THRILLINGLY DYNAMIC WATCH DESIGNS. REBELLION MAGAZINE 54

HOW DID YOU FIRST ENCOUNTER REBELLION? The first time I came into contact with Rebellion was at Baselworld, where I met Calim. I couldn’t help but notice the T-1000 he was wearing and it sparked a conversation. He invited me to come to the Le Mans 24 Hours that year and so I went. It was my first ever live racing event and it turned out to be one of those “You had to be there to understand” moments. It was also there that Calim introduced me to a wide spectrum of amazing people within the Rebellion family. From that moment on we’ve all been very very good friends.

HOW DOES YOUR REBELLIOUS SPIRIT EXPRESS ITSELF IN YOUR COMPOSITIONS? When I create music I do it to move people. Wherever they are in the world or in life. I don’t follow trends and I understand that as a human being I will always make mistakes, but mistakes give me the opportunity to grow and become better at whatever I set my mind to. I wish more people could see their own potential in that way. WHAT IS YOUR LIFESTYLE? Sometimes Gatsby and sometimes Tom Hanks in Cast Away, but mostly in the middle. WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON AT THE MOMENT? I’m currently working on a new album and expanding the record label Left Lane Recordings, and I’ve got several other ongoing projects. I’m always on the move! WHAT DOES BEING A REBELLION AMBASSADOR MEAN TO YOU? Friendship, authenticity, gratitude and confirmation that I’m not the only crazy person in the world - ha ha! IS THERE ANY ONE OF YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH REBELLION CORPORATION THAT STANDS OUT AS ESPECIALLY INTENSE? I’ve been to a lot of places and seen a lot of things but the Le Mans 24 Hours parade with Rocketbyz was one of the best experiences of my life. IF YOU WERE AN ENDURANCE DRIVER, WHAT CIRCUIT WOULD YOU WANT TO RACE ON? My driving skills kinda suck so I don’t really think it matters. It would look really really bad regardless. I know because we did a carting race with the Rebellion Racing drivers once and my name didn’t even show on the board - ha ha! WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTER TRAITS DO YOU HAVE THAT COULD HELP YOU WIN AN ENDURANCE RACE? Clearly, not my driving skills, but my motivation and determination might compensate in the long run. I never give up.

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WHAT DO YOU FIND ATTRACTIVE ABOUT REBELLION’S DNA? Personally, I think what draws me in is the fact that no matter where you come from or what you do, there is a strong connection between everyone who is linked to the brand. Every time this particular group of people come together there is a certain energy that lights up the room.

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ROCKETBYZ A REBEL ARTIST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TOMYBOY, AKA R O C K E T BY Z , I S A F R E E S P I R I T W H O REFUSES TO CONFORM AND LETS H I M S E L F B E G U I D E D BY I N ST I N C T. H I S DESIGNS FOR ONE-OFF ARTWORKS AND LIMITED EDITIONS ARE VIVID EXPRESSIONS OF REBELLION, EACH M O R E E X U B E R A N T T H A N T H E L A S T. T O M YB O Y TA L K E D T O U S A B O U T H I S C A R E E R A N D H I S C R E AT I V E COLL ABORATION WITH REBELLION.

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WHAT DOES YOUR ART TRANSLATE AS REBEL? That means for me only one thing, to follow his own way and be outstanding and go different ways, always! WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO BE AN ARTIST WHEN YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF ON A SUPPORT SUCH AS A RACE CAR? A WATCH? Its amazing to see my art on the rebellion racecars and create the limited watch edition with this amazing company. i love to create art to use for people around the world.thats the most important thing for me, to bring more colors into peoples world.cuz colors make all of us happy. WHAT EXPRESSES THE INTENSE COLOURS YOU WORK WITH? Its the power of these colors they catch me already.when i saw movies from back in a days at the ’60s and ’70s, specialy around the hippie time, impressed me very much.and specialy also to let my art glow under uv light by night. IF YOU WERE TO COMPARE YOURSELF TO A RACE CAR DRIVER, WHICH VALUES WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIM? Still to follow your own direction, and go over limits, cuz everythings is possible.and also work hard for your dream! Cuz if you have a plan A, you dont need plan B! because only people they dont believe in A have the plan B! IF YOU HAD TO EXPRESS YOUR ART ON AN INCREASINGLY UNLIKELY SUPPORT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A rocketbyz boeing 747.

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR MEETING WITH REBELLION CORPORATION? The 1st meeting in swizz with calim and his team was just amazing. They accept me from the 1st minute like a family member, after a couple words we all feel the same energy and vibe, specialy calim and me … it was like we have the same dna, like my brother from another mother. all the ideas we came up with was just amazing, and what i really loved is, we talked about some ideas and agree and start to flip that in reallity already. amazing team and calim is just a big heart of a human without any attitude.and thatimpresses me, because am also down to earth, just wanna make impossible things possible!

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REBELLION SHOES BY 8J’S RED CHF 280,00 REBELLION X 8J’S DENIM SHIRT BLUE CHF 70,00 TWENTY-ONE 3HANDS

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REBELLION X DRIANI DAKAR SWEATSHIRT - CHF 150,00 REBELLION X DRIANI DAKAR SHORTS - CHF 85,00

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REBELLION X DRIANI SAHARIAN JACKET DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION (BEIGE) - CHF 450,00 REBELLION X DRIANI CARGO SHORTS DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION (BEIGE) - CHF 140,00 PREDATOR CHRONOGRAPH DAKAR

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REBELLION X DRIANI DAKAR TRACKSUIT BOTTOM - CHF 120,00 REBELLION X DRIANI DAKAR SWEATSHIRT - CHF 150,00 REBELLION X GREYP BIKE -CHF 9’900

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REBELLION DAKAR BEANIE - CHF 39,00 REBELLION BECAUSE WE ARE REBELS JACKET - CHF 360 ,00 PREDATOR CHRONOGRAPH CARBON

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REBELLION X 8J’S DAKAR T-SHIRT - CHF 80,00 REBELLION DAKAR 48 HOURS TRAVEL BAG - CHF 600,00 REBELLION X 8J’S GREY JEANS - CHF 90,00 REBELLION SHOES BY 8J’S SILVER - CHF 280,00 PREDATOR CHRONOGRAPH CARBON

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REBELLION LEATHER JACKET 8J’S DAKAR - CHF 800,00 REBELLION CUFFLINKS (BLACK) - CHF 240 ,00 T1000 – BLACK DLC BLUE MOVEMENT ALUMINIUM

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PREDATOR S VAZARELY RE-VOLT SKELETONIZED FORGED CARBON RED

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RR822 STEEL REBELLION X ROLAND ITEN BELT CHF 20’000

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PERFORMANCE R E B E L L I O N M O T O R S O F F E R S S TAT E OF-THE-ART SERVICES FOR OWNERS OF C O N T E M P O R A RY, C L A S S I C A N D R A C I N G CARS. A TEAM OF SPECIALIZED MECHANICS WILL CHANGE PARTS, CARRY OUT REPAIRS A N D C O N D U C T F U L L R E S T O R AT I O N S INCLUDING CUSTOMIZATION. THE GARAGE’S M A S E R AT I , S I N G E R , T V R , Z E N V O A N D F E R RA R I C E R T I F I E D STAT U S I S P R O O F O F THE UNPARALLELED PERFECTIONISM THE TEAM BRING TO THE TASK OF MAINTAINING E A C H A N D E V E RY O N E O F T H E I TA L I A N , GERMAN AND AMERICAN CARS IN THEIR CARE. BUT LET’S HEAR FROM THE MAN WHO K N O W S M O S T A B O U T I T: PA O LO C A R R O , THE MANAGER OF REBELLION MOTORS!

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WHICH SECTION OF THE REBELLION MOTORS GARAGE MOST REFLECTS YOUR PERSONALITY? The racing cars section. I’m in love with classic cars, and I’m proud to have added a classic car motorsports section. W H AT S O R T O F R E L AT I O N S H I P D O Y O U HAVE WITH CALIM BOUHADRA , THE CEO OF REBELLION? I owe Calim a lot. He’s a very staunch, upright person. I’ve learned a lot from working with him. He is the person who took me on three years ago: since then, he’s always trusted me and I appreciate that. I’d like to take the opportunity to thank Calim and Alexandre Pesci and tell them how proud I am to be working in this family. WE CAN HARDLY TALK ABOUT REBELLION WITHOUT MENTIONING TIMEPIECES. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE ART OF WATCHMAKING? I’m fascinated by watches. In my work, I have the pleasure of being surrounded by stunning timepieces with fantastic complications and materials. I admire Rebellion for being able to achieve excellence in every field.

IN WHAT WAY ARE YOUR TEAMS REBELS? In that they’re all different! The only things they have in common are their love of cars and their meticulousness.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A MANAGER? I’m like the coach of a sports team. I supervise over 30 people, and every single day, I’m amazed by their skills and professionalism. Not that that stops me from pushing them to do even better! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY TO READERS IN CONCLUSION? WHAT IS YOUR AMBITION FOR REBELLION I’ve always been lucky enough to do something I enjoy and MOTORS? not notice the time passing. Here, customers are invited to I want it to be world-famous! (Laughs.) I want to enable do what they enjoy. Each of our sections offers them the each section to achieve its absolute best. Our teams really chance of fulfilling their dreams. pull out all the stops, and we’ve already reached a very high standard.

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HOW DOES REBELLION MOTORS DIFFER FROM OTHER GARAGES SPECIALIZING IN HIGH-END CARS? After a 28-year career in a big luxury sports cars group, I realized that the customers were becoming just numbers to me. I wanted to work somewhere I could concentrate solely on offering customers individualized services tailored to their needs - somewhere exclusive, where the team was like a family. For me, managing Rebellion Motors was an opportunity to make customers’ well-being our central concern, so the team and I spend time listening to what they want, learning the history of their cars and making sure we meet their expectations. Today, we can be sure our customers remain loyal to the Rebellion family.

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BUY / SELL CONSIGNMENT

Our sales team is at your disposal to answer all your questions, wheter you want to purchase a car or sale your existing model. If you are looking to change cars, you can place your vehicle with us. We will handle the sale and take care of all the paperwork vis-à-vis the buyer.

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MODERNS

Our Maserati and Ferrari certified status shows that we can meet the most exacting standards, but we are happy to maintain a wide range of vehicles, including German and American models. Whatever your taste in cars, we will take the very best care of your vehicle. Our Moderns workshop mainly looks after contemporary vehicles up to 30 years old. As well as repairing and servicing your car, we can adjust its geometry, calibrate the chassis and prepare or modify the car for circuit racing.

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CLASSICS

In our Classics workshop, we carry out all the necessary maintenance on collector’s cars, be it changing parts, renovating the bodywork or the seat upholstery, or conducting a full restoration. We can also help make your dream of owning a classic car come true, by searching for the model you have in mind and carrying out checks. UPHOLSTERY Whether you want the original leather of your seat upholstery to look brand-new or your brand-new seat upholstery to look vintage, we can make it happen. You choose the type and grade of leather, the colour and even the colour of the stitching.

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BESPOKE

BODY, PANELS AND COVERING We will meet all your needs and grant your every wish, from touching up the paintwork to a full paint job. Our specialist mechanics will be delighted to help you customize your vehicle. Rebellion Motorsport will offer guidance and coaching, maintain your racing car and provide recovery assistance on the circuit. We can handle all aspects of the logistics so that you can concentrate on having a fantastic time with your car.

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REBELLION AND ITS PARTNERS MAVERICKS UNITE! R E B E L L I O N H A S PA R T N E R S H I P S W I T H S O M E O F THE MOST LEGENDARY NAMES IN MOTORSPORTS. I T S O F F I C I A L PA R T N E R S S H A R E A LO V E O F MOTORSPORTS, PERFECTIONISM IN THEIR FIELDS AND HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS.

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GT WORLD CHALLENGE POWERED BY AWS

DAKAR RALLY

Rebellion Timepieces has teamed up with GT World Challenge Powered by AWS and will be the world championship’s official timekeeper in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Rebellion will be actively involved in contests in Europe, Asia and America: the brand will provide timekeeping expertise and and its name will be displayed on competing vehicles and at the side of each paddock. To celebrate the partnership, Rebellion Timepieces has commissioned designs for two limited-edition GT World Challenge watches.

With their shared passion for motorsports, appetite for performance and rigorous professionalism, Rebellion Timepieces and the Dakar Rally are a 100% DNA match. Rebellion Timepieces became a supplier to the Dakar Rally - and its official timekeeper - in 2019. The two brands quickly reached a cruising speed and took the bold step of deciding to work together for a second year running. They faced the challenge of the 2020 Dakar Rally side by side, and fresh proof of Rebellion’s commitment to the race came when its chairman, Alexandre Pesci, decided to compete himself, at the wheel of a Rebellion car.

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TOUR AUTO OPTIC 2000

TOP MARQUES MONACO

With a strong motor sport and prestige car DNA, it is quite natural that Rebellion Timepieces became in 2019 and for several editions the official timekeeper of this iconic event that runs every year on the most beautiful roads of France.

In 2019, maverick Swiss watchmaker Rebellion Timepieces became an official partner of the 16th edition of the Monaco Motor Show Top Marques. The brand took part in a new exhibition section, offering two Rebellions for sale at €4 million: the Rebellion R-One LMP1-P racing car, which won the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours in 2016 and six FIA World Endurance Championship trophies; and the majestic Sapphire Magnum 540 Grand Tourbillon. An impressive display of high-tech luxury.

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KARTING VUITEBOEUF REBELLION

BRETAYE 1808

Two things epitomise motorsports: adrenaline and performance. Two things that are at the heart of Rebellion’s DNA. No wonder the brand was drawn to the sport that sums up the very essence of motor racing - the sport where it all began. Rebellion partners the Karting Vuiteboeuf, with its 1600-metre indoor/outdoor circuit.

Rebellion Timepieces has taken up residence at the Bretaye 1808. A gorgeous car from the Rebellion Racing stable graces the roof of the new upscale restaurant, heralding an original partnership - a new high-end gastronomic grill kitchen on the upper floor of the restaurant. Grill lovers are welcomed into a history-themed decor with a view of Mont Blanc you could gaze at forever.

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PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB

COOL RACING Rebellion Timepieces has joined forces with the COOL Racing stable - two teams that are used to racing hell-forleather with time. The Swiss team has aleady taken part in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) championships, the Michelin Le Mans Cup, the FFSA GT4 and Mitjet, and now has its sights on the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

In 2019, Rebellion Timepieces became official timekeeper to the spectacular hill race up Pikes Peak, in the United States. In late June, almost 130 contestants - a mix of famous adventurers and seasoned amateurs - pitted their skills against each other in cars, motorcycles, quadbikes and trucks in the legendary rally-raid - the third oldest US car race still in existence, after the Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race, first held in 1904, and the Indianapolis 500, founded in 1911.

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ANDROS TROPHY

PARABOLICA EVENTS

Rebellion Timepieces is proud to add the responsibility of being official timekeeper to the Andros Trophy to its motorsports portfolio. Rebellion Timepieces cemented the partnership with a limited-series “Trophée Andros” Wraith Drive watch design. The Andros Trophy is the FIA’s most famous ice racing trophy. A winter rallycross series consisting of six races on ice held in France and Andorra, it was started by two-time world rallycross champion Max Mamers in 1990. The Andros Trophy attracts world-class racing drivers like Alain Prost and Olivier Panis to come and compete on its frozen circuits.

Rebellion Timepieces is partnering Parabolica Events’s trips to Ascari and Portimão in 2020. Parabolica Events organizes private motorsports events that must be among the most enjoyable of all driving experiences. These unforgettable trips combine luxurious accommodation, exquisite cuisine and unique circuit-driving sessions during which owners can make the most of their cars in a safe, controlled environment. And this time, Rebellion is adding the finishing touch by presenting its range of watches!

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ith more than 25 years’ experience at the forefront of a continuously evolving industry, SRO Motorsports Group is the established international leader in GT racing.

Best known for the development and implementation of the GT3 and GT4 regulations, its portfolio of highly regarded series includes regional GT World Challenge Powered by AWS categories in Europe, America and Asia, which are combined to determine a global manufacturers’ champion. The flagship Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli competes on five different continents, while the season’s marquee event is the prestigious Total 24 Hours of Spa. The company also operates SRO Race Centre by MMC – a race-car service centre at Circuit Paul Ricard – and provides the ultimate driving opportunities at worldrenowned venues through Curbstone Track Events. SRO Motorsports Group is chaired by company founder and CEO Stephane Ratel. With offices in London, Paris, Liège, United States and Hong Kong, its work is facilitated by a dedicated global team of full-time and freelance staff. Combining a passion for performance with industryleading expertise, SRO continues to play a key role in shaping the future of international GT racing.

THE ARCHITECT OF GT RACING LEVEL 1: AMATEUR DRIVERS Bronze drivers or gentleman drivers

Curbstone Track Events provides ultimate track day driving opportunities on world renowned race circuits in Europe for owners of supercars and race-prepared machinery. A unique and exclusive concept. Optimal driving comfort and maximum safety Established in 2015, the GT Sports Club platform offers Bronze-graded drivers a chance to fight their peers for overall race wins aboard modern GT machinery, while also enjoying an exclusive and friendly paddock atmosphere. It provides the ideal steppingstone for gentlemen drivers new to high-end race cars, providing a bridge between club competition and professional-level racing. The SRO Race Centre by MMC, located in the Mistral Hall at Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, is the ideal place to store a racing car under tight security conditions. This 2,270 square metres space is perfectly located and benefits from direct and privileged access to the circuit, which is available for short test session opportunities almost any day of the week.

LEVEL 2: AMATEUR AND SEMI-PRO

Amateur, semi-professional and young drivers compete all together Created by SRO Motorsports Group and launched in 2006, the GT4 platform has enjoyed significant growth in recent years. Making use of SRO’s renowned Balance of Performance (BOP) criteria, the category caters for professional and amateur drivers using a wide variety of homologated racing models. Championnat de France FFSA GT has enjoyed considerable success since switching to GT4 rules in 2017, attracting impressive grids to compete at the country’s leading circuits. GT4 America provides a number of competitive opportunities, with a national Sprint and SprintX championship. The formula is also used in GT World Challenge Asia and British GT, where GT4 machinery shares the circuit with GT3 equipment. Intelligent Money British GT Championship is among the world’s foremost domestic championships, attracting capacity grids that feature a combination of GT3 and GT4 machinery. Originally founded in 1993, SRO Motorsports Group’s involvement began in 2005 when it was tasked with reviving the series following the GT1 and GT2 eras. Its present success has been built upon a strong pro-am ethos and a commitment to multi-category racing.

LEVEL 3: AM, SEMI-PRO AND PRO Amateur, semi-professional and professional drivers.

With five prestigious events staged on as many continents, Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli represents the global pinnacle in long-distance GT3 racing. Intercontinental GT Challenge encourages manufacturers to utilise local teams at each event, thereby harnessing the capacity of major automotive brands while promoting regional customer racing. In 2019 this approach helped Porsche to emerge as the best of eight competing brands and earn both the manufacturers’ and drivers’ titles for the first time. The FIA Motorsport Games is a unique multi-disciplinary event that sees drivers competing in the colours of their national flag. Organised by SRO Motorsports Group in partnership with the FIA, the inaugural event was staged in 2019 with Rome acting as host city and the nearby Vallelunga Circuit staging racing activities. A spectacular opening ceremony in the Italian capital was followed by three days of competition at Vallelunga, where participants tackled the GT Cup, Touring Car Cup, F4 Cup, Drifting Cup, Karting Slalom Cup and Digital Cup. Team Russia topped the overall medal table to be crowned inaugural FIA Motorsport Games champions. GT World Challenge powered by AWS is an international championship organised by SRO Motorsports Group in which leading manufacturers compete through their continental customer racing programmes. A total of 18 events will play out during the 2020 season, with sprint and endurance rounds staged across Europe, North America and Asia. This includes the historic Total 24 Hours of Spa, which becomes part of the schedule. Drawing on the wealth of experience and knowledge accumulated by SRO Motorsports Group, GT World Challenge Powered by AWS aims to be the benchmark in global customer racing. Staged as part of SRO-promoted championships since 2001, the Total 24 Hours of Spa is now the marquee race for both the Intercontinental GT Challenge and GT World Challenge Europe. With grids of up to 70 cars all conforming to the same regulations, it is acknowledged as the biggest and most challenging GT race in the world.

DUO MASTERS TAKES CARE OF EVERYTHING FOR YOU

At your disposal 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, the Portuguese brand Duo Masters, founded in 2018 by Eugénio Montez and his brother Sérgio, will clearly make your life easier by paying attention to all your needs and desires. The young, innovative and global agency relies on its highly trained team to offer you the most luxurious real estate investments in Portugal - the 3rd safest country in the world- and also the handling of the Golden Visa process. Duo Masters, as a devote 5-Star agency, takes care of everything for you: from business to leisure, offering you luxury and personalized services such as restaurant reservations - even last minute -, travel itineraries suggestions, concerts and theater tickets booking or luxury cars, yachts, even private jets, rental. Aiming to provide the best luxurious offers to its clients, Duo Masters has also

established solid partnerships with renowned international brands, such as Rebellion Timepieces as its exclusive distributor for Spain & Portugal and Carbon Champagne for Portugal. Duo Masters team is ready to provide you with tailored services and to show you the best that sunny and attractive Portugal has to offer within the safe and welcoming Portuguese spirit.

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HOTEL VILAMOURA & RESIDENCES

BY AUTHOGRAPH COLLECTION

Rebellion Hotel – an inspiring project with the ambition of revolutionize the state-ofthe-art of hospitality sector in the Algarve, in Vilamoura. An architectural masterpiece widely inspired by fine swiss watchmaking and motorsports, this hotel is composed by 140 suites and 162 exclusive residentials. This remarkable project redefines the concept of luxury and comfort. It’s features such as the intelligent management system aims to embrace sustainability, making all the project eco-efficient, avoiding natural and social impacts. For this purpose, the certification standards - LEED GOLD and WELL GOLD - are respected. The building enables to make use of the future technology to optimize a custom experience for each customer, creating the most premium experience. This project was envisioned by Duo Masters and combines the luxury standards, which are characteristic of the company, to Rebellion Timepieces DNA, defined by aesthetics and irreverence.

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A S S O O N A S W E A R R I V E D AT C R É M A I L L È R E T R A I N S TAT I O N , W E A R E I M M E D I A T E LY A T T R A C T E D B Y T H E A M A Z I N G R E N O V AT I O N O F T H I S M O U N TA I N R E S TA U R A N T. I T S H U G E PARASOLS EXTENT ON THE TERRASSE, OFFERING A UNIQUE PL ACE TO REL AX, MEET WITH FRIENDS AND TAKE A BREAK BETWEEN SLOPES. The new Rebellion Grill is on the first floor of the unmissable Bretaye 1808 restaurant. We need to climb the outside circular staircase. We understand quickly that we are going to change universe, change rhythm: here, we treat ourself. Jerome Lorin, the boss, welcomes its clients smiling with a cloth on his shoulder. A soul of restaurateur and son of butcher, we understand quickly his love for fine food and conviviality. The Rebellion Grill was made for epicureans, to meet in a place based on ‘the True’: materials that don’t cheat: wood, metal, colours with natural light pigments … a real soul! The natural light is well controlled, very subtle, discreet and elegant made to relax and make everyone comfortable. Everything is a perfect match with nature from the snow to the surrounding mountains. Every day, the Rebellion Grill at Bretaye 1808 opens its doors right before the first train arrives and closes when the last train leaves the Bretaye peak.

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VIRUS ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS TO FEEL AT HOME IN FRANCK GALIFIER, THE FOUNDER OF VIRUS ARCHITECTURE, SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE AS AN ARCHITECT WITH US. HIS STUDIO IN LUTRY, IN THE HEART OF THE L AKE GENEVA BASIN, DESIGNS, DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS. DO YOU HAVE A TRADEMARK ARCHITECTURAL STYLE? My trademark is interpreting the client’s ideas. I adapt my style to each client’s specifications. They describe the kind of architecture they have in mind, and it’s my job as an architect to expand on their ideas and work out the details as far as possible. For me, sensitive design and listening to the client - building a relationship of trust with them - are the whole basis of Virus Architecture. HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR ARCHITECTURE TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL? I want them to experience a sense of well-being - the feeling that sweeps over you when you come home. That comes from the right spatial proportions, the right amount of light, and an atmosphere that subtly reveals the soul of the building. Virus Architecture also offers an interior decoration service. My team and I can transform an ill-thought-out interior by looking at the furniture and the decoration scheme as a whole before suggesting changes.

WHAT ARE VIRUS ARCHITECTURE’S GOALS? Our main goals are to enjoy what we do and share our love of architecture. We put our heart and soul into the task of designing and developing buildings, so we’re always trying to think of ways to improve. DO YOU FIND INCREASINGLY STRICT BUILDING REGULATIONS A CONSTRAINT? It’s true that building regulations are getting stricter and stricter. We have less and less leeway: the approach to planning is very different from what it used to be. But constraints and limitations on what we can do encourage us to push our creative boundaries and rethink living spaces. The more constraints we have, the better the project ends up being.

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COOL AVIATION A FRESH TAKE ON PRIVATE AVIATION COOL AVIATION HAS BROUGHT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO PRIVATE AVIATION WITH ITS “FEEL AT HOME” CONCEPT. WHETHER YOU’RE TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS OR LEISURE, A FLIGHT WITH THIS SELECT, DISCREET AIRLINE, RUN ON THE LINES OF A PRIVATE CLUB, OFFERS ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME. COOL AVIATION HAS BEEN OPERATING SINCE 2016 AND COVERS THE WHOLE OF EUROPE. WELL-EQUIPPED CABINS AND AT TENTIVE STAFF MAKE FLIGHTS ON BOARD ITS L ATEST-GENERATION PL ANES A HIGHLY ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE - LIKE HAVING A PIED-À-TERRE IN THE SKY.

AN AIRBORNE ADVENTURE Cool Aviation is the ideal solution for travellers who like to make the decisions, be it for a road trip in Morocco or a business meeting in Berlin. Its Pilatus PC-12 planes - a single-engine turboprop powered design that has earned its reputation for superb runway performance in all conditions - will convey you to the airstrip nearest your destination, even if it is surrounded by sand dunes or there is snow on the ground. Cool Aviation will do what it takes to get you where you want to be, tailoring the itinerary to your needs while ensuring you are totally safe at all times. To guarantee constant vigilance, each aircraft is manned by two highly experienced pilots who make every effort to keep to the announced flying time - a task facilitated by Rebellion Timepieces’ state-of-the-art timekeeping devices. Rebellion and Cool Aviation may work in very different fields, but they are united in their love of adventure!

To meet growing demand and ensure it always has enough planes available, Cool Aviation has recently acquired a PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. This medium light, highly mobile aircraft with fantastic short-field performance has opened up new vistas for the airline, enabling it to expand its range of services and offer flights of over 2000 kilometres to remote destinations. But rest assured: those services remain the preserve of a happy few. Passengers’ privacy and building a special relationship with each and every customer are top priorities for Cool Aviation. Not surprisingly, the company already has a loyal clientele of regular customers who keep coming back for its wonderful services - and the unique sensation of having your very own private aeroplane, for as long as the flight lasts … until the next time!

COOL AVIATION MAKES YOU FEEL AT HOME As soon as the passengers have embarked, the flight crew set about making them feel at home by welcoming them into a salubrious private cabin. The airline’s catering service offers a menu of dishes made from locally sourced seasonal produce so you can eat just as healthily as you do at home. The “Feel at home” concept is central to Cool Aviation’s approach, and the company is constantly seeking ways to make travel even more enjoyable for all its passengers.

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ROADBOOK A MAGAZINE FOR CONNOISSEURS R O A D B O O K W A S S TA R T E D BY A CL ASSIC CAR ENTHUSIAST FASCINATED B Y D E S I G N , I N B E L G I U M , O V E R 16 Y E A R S A G O . I T H A S B E E N AVA I L A B L E I N S W I T Z E R L A N D F O R 10 Y E A R S , A N D R A P I D LY A C Q U I R E D A S I Z E A B L E FA N FOLLOWING. INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE BY ITS UNUSUAL FORMAT, THE MAGAZINE IS UNAPOLOGETICALLY HIGH-END. BE IT I N W AT C H M A K I N G , AV I AT I O N , A R T O R W AT E R S P O R T S , R O A D B O O K I S A I M E D AT READERS WHO WANT ONLY THE VERY B E S T, T R A N S P O R T I N G T H E M I N T O A DREAM WORLD. AND WITH SUCH SUCH ST U N N I N G I M AG E S TO P E R U S E A LO N G T H E W AY, T H E J O U R N E Y I S H I G H LY PLEASURABLE. A ROUNDABOUT ROUTE Patrick Bika, the founder of RoadBook, was originally a photographer. He has always been attracted to the design, the unique smell and, above all, the fascinating stories behind cars from the 1930s and 1950s. The idea of starting a car magazine came to him when he was at a rally. From the very first issue, RoadBook stood out for its unique format and the bold decision to opt for black and white, giving pride of place to photographs by its founder. A subtle blend of retro and contemporary, rather than being purely about cars, the magazine conjures up a lifestyle, using photographs to trigger emotions. It is more than just a magazine: it is an object to appreciate for itself, a travel diary to share with friends and fellow-devotees. ON THE ROAD WITH REBELLION So Patrick Bika and his team were delighted to have the opportunity to do a feature on Rebellion focusing on the distinctive identity of the Swiss team and their participation in the Dakar rally together with Alexandre Pesci, for which a portfolio was supplied, and to ask RoadBook’s new writer, Jorge Guerreiro, to commemorate RoadBook’s and Rebellion’s shared passion for cars with a thrilling immersive report on the Le Mans 24 Hours.

By remaining in directing contact with the drivers throughout, Guerreiro (now editor of RoadBook, succeeded in vividly capturing Rebellion’s involvement in the race from the inside. The two organizations have similar philosophies, and both aspire to give their fans something to dream about, which made working together an enjoyable experience for all concerned. AN AMBITIOUS EXPANSION STRATEGY At present, RoadBook’s readership is mainly concentrated in French-speaking Switzerland, but as of September, the firm will be expanding to cover the whole of Switzerland by bringing out French-English and English-German double issues of the magazine and giving a fresh impetus to all its activities with a new visual identity, repositioned editorial values and new content. RoadBook is now making full use of the opportunities presented by digital media, social networks and influencers to showcase the powerful images that have been key to the magazine’s success. It is rolling out an all-round marketing strategy while remaining 100% focused on quality so as to meet brands’ expectations and highlight what makes them unique.

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MONARCHY LONDON REBEL LEATHER CALLING ALL FREE SPIRITS WHO MARCH TO THE BEAT OF THEIR OWN DRUM, ARE THE RULERS OF THEIR OWN WORLD AND WEAR THEIR UNIQUE IDENTIT Y PROUDLY. T H I S I S T H E L E I T M O T I F O F M O N A R C H Y LO N D O N , A M O D E R N L E AT H E R G O O D S COMPANY WITH A DISTINCTIVELY LONDON LOOK. NON-CONFORMIST, ECLECTIC AND SURPRISING, THE BRAND HAS A STRONG PERSONALIT Y AND AT TRACTS ALL THOSE WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE TO THE SHARD Proclaiming its own vision of elegance, Monarchy London dares to surprise and display an unexpected mix of ideas and influences. A clash of cultures, where monarchy is opposed to anarchy, and where old meets new. It aspires to modern values like those of the 21st-century individual, who is both a well-educated gentleman and a confirmed punk. Monarchy is a singular identity, expressed through an unusual collection of leather accessories. Pieces combining style, character and refinement, designed through the prism of British creativity. With the English capital as its primary influence, Monarchy London pays tribute to this vibrant, avant-garde city, brimming with energy and contrasts. A beautiful melting pot where fashion plays an important role. From the upscale workshops of Savile Row to the birth of protest movements expressed through rock music, Monarchy London embodies the diversity of London style in every way. Classic, daring and eccentric. EXCEPTIONAL ARTISANSHIP Created by international designers and the fruit of global expertise, Monarchy London’s creations are the guardians of meticulous craftsmanship, where attention to detail prevails. Entirely handmade from the finest leather, Monarchy’s pieces combine luxury and comfort, reflect-

ing today’s active generation. Hence the importance of complex forms, asymmetrical lines and quasi architectural constructions, as well as a strong colour code, oscillating between the chic mystery of black and the seductive audacity of red. Creations that stand out for their originality and passion, to such an extent that the brand, which originally targeted a male clientele, soon found quite the following amongst the fairer sex. CONTEMPORARY CREATIONS From the classic travel bag to the sporty backpack, including bespoke and personalized creations, at the request of the client, to innovative designs, like Lionheart, a shoulder strap model reminiscent of Robin Hood, at home in the streets as in the woods. Monarchy London is truly rebellious at heart, with all due respect to the more conservative-minded out there. The brand’s new mantra is “Unnoticed is not an option”. To choose Monarchy London means to stand out, to be different. Their collaboration with Rebellion, producing watch cases and bags for the Dakar Rally, was an obvious move. Two brands with a penchant for insolence find each other at last! www.monarchy-london.com @monarchy_london

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PETER AUTO THE GO-TO MOTORSPORTS EVENTS ORGANIZER S E T U P BY A D E V O T E D C A R FA N I N 1978, P E T E R A U TO Q U I C K LY B E C A M E A H O U S E H O L D N A M E I N T H E M O TO R I N G W O R L D , I N PA R T A S A R E S U LT O F I T S W O R K A S A M A R K E T I N G C O N S U LTA N T, B U T M A I N LY F O R I T S R O L E A S A R A C E A N D R A L LY O R G A N I Z E R . T H E G R O U P ORGANIZES SOME OF THE BIGGEST I N T E R N AT I O N A L M E E T I N G S - I T S PORTFOLIO INCLUDES LE MANS CL ASSIC, CHANTILLY ARTS & ELEGANCE AND THE TOUR AUTO OPTIC 2OOO - AND IT HAS DREAMED UP EVENTS FOR BOTH V I N TA G E A N D C O N T E M P O R A RY C A R S , MAKING THE LINK BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT.

CARS OF YESTERYEAR AND TOMORROW Every year, Peter Auto pays tribute to classic cars and creates opportunities for people to see historic models being raced during the events it organizes in France and elsewhere in Europe, attracting the world’s greatest collectors. The firm has continuously expanded its events by broadening them to include more disciplines and series, to the delight of automobile clubs - an ever-expanding group, as shown by the fleets of cars that make their way from all over Europe to compete in Peter Auto’s races, especially the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo - a don’t-miss event in the motorsports calendar. THE TOUR AUTO OPTIC 2OOO, A MUST FOR CAR FANS The Tour Auto Optic 2ooo is a glorious paean to car-lovers and motor racing. First held in 1992, it was inspired by the historic Tour de France Automobile. Today, Peter Auto continues to make French motor racing history with this annual meeting on some of France’s most beautiful routes. Not the least pleasure of the Tour Auto Optic 2000 is discovering the landscapes, histories and cultures of France’s regions, and the 29th edition will combine sport with heritage and tourism in the course of an itinerary spanning over 2000 kilometres, taking contestants from Paris to the Circuit Paul Ricard via a number of cultural and gastronomic stops. The race organizers have succeeded in overcoming the difficulties linked with the current health crisis, making the necessary adjustments and ensuring that the experience will be as wonderful as ever for everyone involved. This year’s Tour Auto Optic 2000 will take place later in the year than usual, from 31 August to 5 September, and will celebrate Porsche racing-car prototypes in all their subtly differing variety, from the 550 Spyder to the 356 Carrera Abarth 1600 and the 904 GTS. Porsche fans will be delighted to learn that about ten of these amazing vehicles as a dozen of those cars will be taking part of the Rallye. In all, over 240 cars will be competing, including some rare models. The drivers are as varied as the cars, and they’re raring to go! Can you hear the sound of engines revving?

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RED MONKEYS EVENTS DESIGNER EXTRAORDINAIRE T O S AT I S F Y I T S C U S T O M E R S , R E D M O N K E Y S B O L D LY G O E S W H E R E N O EVENTS DESIGNER HAS GONE BEFORE, B R I N G I N G I T S T E A M ’ S S E E M I N G LY B O U N D L E S S C R E AT I V I T Y T O B E A R ON ALL ASPECTS OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF CUSTOM EVENTS R A N G I N G F R O M P R I VAT E P A R T I E S T O F E S T I VA LS A N D B E YO N D . H E A D E D BY THE ENTERPRISING YOCHEN PAT TI, WHO HAS OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, THE FIRM HAS THE SKILLS AND IMAGINATION TO DEVISE GROUND-BREAKING EVENTS AND GRANT YOUR EVERY WISH. EVERY EVENT IS AN ADVENTURE Amid the plethora of events agencies that have popped up in Switzerland in the last few years, Red Monkeys stands out from the crowd by coming up with totally new concepts out of nowhere, time after time. How do they do it? By starting off with a blank slate and working with customers to devise an individual project that will be exactly what the client wants, needs and can afford. This small, friendly firm prides itself on listening very closely to potential customers so as to offer the best possible guidance. We’re all fed up with bland, samey events. Red Monkeys tears up the events design rule-book to create events that really are experiences. Yochen Patti and his team of designers seem to have an endless supply of ideas for ready-to-run custom events and producing one amazing decor after another in their studios in Romanel-sur-Lausanne. You’ve probably heard of their selfie photo mirror, a Swiss first, but they have also developed Lycra decorations and lighting, pop-up stores, mobile studios and high-tech interactive activities involving VR simulations, 3D holograms and drone hire. Red Monkeys’ adventurous approach has attracted a wide range of private and corporate clients including the international school College Alpin International Beau Soleil, global names like Nespresso, Philip Morris and

the Fédération Equestre Internationale, and legendary Swiss hotels such as the Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic in Montreux and the Royal Savoy Hotel in Lausanne. ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH Red Monkeys’ unconventional approach to events design caught Rebellion’s eye, and the two firms have now been working together for over two years. High points include designing the Rebel-lion stand for the Swiss Car Event, helping Rebellion make the most of its participation in the 24 heures du Mans, and organizing a private party with a hand-picked guest list for the start of the Dakar adventure. The Red Monkeys events team is totally dedicated to promoting the distinctive Rebellion Motors concept. What began as a partnership between the two entities has developed into a genuine friendship. For car enthusiast Yochen Patti and his right-hand woman Clara Callejo, thinking up quirky promotional events for Rebellion is a pleasure that is compounded by the fact that Red Monkeys and Rebellion are on the same wavelength - both cheeky rebels that enjoy causing a stir.

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STEPHANE RATEL STAYING THE COURSE I N T H E W O R L D O F C A R RA C I N G, S R O M O TO R S P O R T S G R O U P I S A FA M I L I A R N A M E - T H A N KS T O I T S F O U N D E R A N D C E O . U N D E R H I S B O L D , I N V E N T I V E , D E D I C AT E D L E A D E R S H I P, T H E F I R M H A S G O N E F R O M ST R E N G T H TO ST R E N G T H. ST E P H A N E RATEL ANSWERS OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS CAREER AND HIS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REBELLION MOTOR RACING STABLE. MR RATEL, CAN YOU START BY TELLING US ABOUT YOUR CAREER AND HOW YOU CAME TO SET UP SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP? Partly it was just the way life worked out, but above all it grew out of an enthusiasm. I studied in California, and when I finished studying, I started importing cars from the USA to Europe. I soon had a clientele of young, very wealthy car-lovers. In the 1990s, when classic cars went through a rough patch, I came up with the idea of organizing a Cannonball race from Paris to Saint-Tropez for my customers, to get things up and running again. It was a wild scheme, and I was taking quite a risk, but everyone loved it. So then I decided to hire a circuit and organize friendly races using Venturi cars, with the innovative idea of including amateur drivers. That was how the Venturi Gentlemen Drivers Trophy came into being. It was an instant success. After that, as time went by, more opportunities came up: a chance to take part in the Le Mans 24 Hours, organizing GT races with BPR, and then, in 1995, setting up SRO Motorsports Group. It started out as a bit of fun with friends, but everyone’s enthusiasm and enduring fascination with cars, plus networks and contacts, enabled me to seize the moment and play my cards right. WHAT IS IT ABOUT CARS THAT SO FASCINATES YOU? I come from a generation that is in love with freedom and

is especially drawn to anything that connotes aspirations. I’ve always been attracted by beautiful objects, beautiful machines. I’m even more fascinated by GT cars than cars in general. Apart from their technical complexity, I’m especially fond of good-looking, superbly engineered racing cars with famous names. IN YOUR VIEW, WHAT FACTORS HELPED FUEL THE REVIVAL IN GT RACING? GT races hark back to the beginnings of motorsports. In the 1920s, gentlemen drivers would race their Bentleys and then drive straight back onto the road. The cars were tourers prepared for circuit racing. Some of them are now the most expensive models in the world. As of the 1970s, GT races disappeared for about fifteen years. To my mind, that was just a blip in the history of car racing, and I’m proud we helped bring them back. It was high time! WHAT RACE HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON YOUR CAREER? In my 30-year career, a lot of races have had an impact on me. The Le Mans 24 Hours is undeniably an extraordinary experience for any owner of a car racing stable. Then there’s the Total 24 Hours of Spa - the race has come such a long way in terms of the range of brands that take part, audience diversity and its importance in the world of motorsports. But there’s also the Potrero de los Funes Circuit in Argentina, where the race takes place inside a volcano. All of those are incredible memories.

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HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK WITH THE SWISS CAR RACING STABLE REBELLION? It was my head of marketing who put me in touch with them. Working with Rebellion is a great opportunity for SRO Motorsports Group: the team is an important entity in the world of motorsports and endurance racing - especially since their recent performances. We started off with a partnership around timepieces, then I met Calim and discovered Rebellion’s car collections. Soon after that, the firm partnered us for the GT World Challenge Powered by AWS. We share a passion for beautiful cars, so we quickly hit it off.

winning. That way, the car becomes just a tool, and the driver’s talent is the only thing that makes a difference.

IN YOUR 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, YOU MUST HAVE SEEN SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN YOUR SECTOR. HOW DO YOU SEE MOTORSPORTS EVOLVING IN THE FUTURE? Motorsports are getting bigger and bigger. There are more teams, more drivers, more championships. Opening up the sport has made it highly competitive and professional. Motorsports have never been so vibrant. But we also have to try and take new environmental and social factors into account - for instance, by thinking about our races’ carbon WHAT PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES DO YOU HAVE emissions, or using electric cars. IN COMMON WITH REBELLION? As well as a passion for motorsports and high standards, DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR 2021? we have the same take on things - a willingness to put our There are plans under way for an electric car race. The idea all into what we’re doing. is for a part circuit and part road race between cities to take place some time in 2021 or 2022. We also want to develop TODAY, SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP IS THE the FIA Motorsport Games, following the first edition in WORLD’S LEADING GT RACE ORG ANIZERS. Rome. The event’s unique format, which is modelled on W H AT A R E T H E I N G R E D I E N T S O F Y O U R the Olympics, allows the drivers to race for gold under SUCCESS? their national colours. The Games include about fifteen With 55 races a year on all five continents, GT’s success different and highly varied disciplines, such as GT, drifting, stems mainly from our business model, customer racing Formula 4, and even e-sport. based on competition between private racing stables. One of our hallmarks is our Balance of Performance, in which each vehicle’s technical settings are adjusted to ensure fairness, so that all the teams have the same chance of

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ADAMANT NAMIKI SHAPING THE FUTURE FOUNDED IN 1939 AND BASED IN TOKYO, JAPAN, ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION JEWEL IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF INDUSTRIAL JEWEL PARTS, FIBER OPTIC C O M P O N E N T S , A N D D C C O R E L E S S M O TO R S . T H E I R U N I Q U E C A PA B I L I T I E S I N MATERIAL CUT TING, GRINDING AND POLISHING, ARE LEVERAGED TO PRODUCE H I G H - P R E C I S I O N Z I R C O N I A F E R R U L E S A N D S L E E V E S , O P T I C A L C O N N E C TO R S , A S W E L L A S S P E C I A L LY - P R O C E S S E D O P T I C A L F I B E R S . T H E C O M P A N Y H A S A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY OF DEVELOPING « ONLY-ONE » PRODUCTS AND DRIVING N I C H E M A R K E T S S I N C E I T S F O U N D I N G . M E E T I N G W I T H G I A N P A O LO T U R R I , PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF MR. NAMIKI THE DARING SPIRIT AT THE HEAD OF ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION JEWEL. MR NAMIKI, CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND HOW CAME TO CREATE ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION? [Dear reader, my name Is Gianpaolo Turri. In this interview, I will answer on behalf of Mr. Namiki. I am the president of the company, and I oversee the watch business among the others.] Adamant-Namiki is the result of a recent merge of two companies that always belonged to the same family, the Namiki family. The company was founded by Mr. Kazu Namiki, father of Shoji Namiki, current CEO. It was created more than 80 years ago in Tokyo. It immediately established a unique technology to polish extremely hard materials like diamond, sapphire, ruby, and, more recently, ceramic and other hard materials. We have been active in many fields with our components and devices. The list includes the high-end watch industry, the semiconductor industry, medical technology, automotive, aerospace, LED devices, telecommunication, robotics and drones, and all the other fields where precision and the best materials must be employed. Our uniqueness is the passion and competence for precision technologies and hard materials, which has allowed our enterprises to flourish and to bring to the market multiple “only one” products. Creating “only one” products and technologies is our mantra and motto, developing technologies and product’s that no one else can make and that will change the lifestyle of our customers. W H AT T Y P E S O F T E C H N O L O G I E S D O E S ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION USE? Our zirconia ceramic is acclaimed and perceived as among the best available for high-end watches and medical devices and prostheses. Most of our manufacturing equipment and machines are conceived and built inhouse to provide added value to our customers. This combination and the continuous process of innovation and development allow us to remain at the forefront of materials development, precision machining, and surface optimization. We “grow” many of the materials that we use, starting from the best powders available on the market. We use unique technologies to form, sinter, shape, and

finish our products. This strategy allows us to be at the core of many high-tech devices and products. Creating the material and cutting, grinding, and polishing is at the heart of our know-how. It has been developed for 80 years, making our company one of the only that possess experience, innovation, quality, and passion in the world of hard materials. ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION SPECIALIZES AMONG OTHERS IN LABORATORY DIAMONDS. WHY THIS CREATIVE BIAS? Our history and DNA has shown us that innovation is the only way to survive and flourish in a world that becomes more and more competitive daily. We have created a mindset and company culture that is based on challenging the impossible and using the core competencies to create something new and unique. The world in which we live today is shaped and based on the sharing and processing of complex information. The need for faster and more efficient computing is increasing at a speed that overcomes Moore’s law or what today’s technology can achieve. The way ahead is helping the development of new devices that are capable of higher frequency and power density than those based on silicon. The ultimate material in the universe, at least to mankind knowledge, is diamond. Because of its mechanical, chemical, thermal, and electronic properties, diamond is the best material for multiple cutting-edge applications. Lab-grown diamond is better than natural diamond as it is purer, bigger, and can be an ethical and environmental choice for the future. Although we have developed this unique technology to grow diamonds for high-tech use, we were among the first to use it for the high-end watch industry. WITH ONLY 0.9MM DIAMETER, ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION HAS DESIGNED THE WORLD’S SMALLEST DC MOTOR. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS YOUR MOST DARING CREATION? Indeed, the manufacturing of the 0.9mm DC motor has pushed our creativity, passion, and technology to the limits. The internal components are as small as a human

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hair, but they need to have precision and durability that are unprecedented and impossible to manufacture with standard methodologies. We had to create new materials to make the most complex part of the motor, like a bulk metallic glass (BMG) that is moldable, harder, and more elastic than steel. When I look at what we have achieved in the last 20 years in many fields within our SME company, I am amazed and honored to serve my people. The 0.9mm DC motor, a new scratch-resistant material for watch cases with metallic look, and the largest synthetic diamond industrialized technology in the world for me are equivalent in terms of challenging the impossible and bringing value to our customers and partners.

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO COLLABORATE SPECIFICALLY WITH SWISS WATCHMAKING? Many aspects of the swiss watchmaking were attractive for us, and vice versa we have been attractive for Swiss watchmakers. Japan and Switzerland are similar in terms of country stability, culture, quality, innovation, and spirit. Japan made and Swiss-made are possibly the most renowned manufacturing trademark in the world when it comes to quality and high-tech. Our materials and technologies have always been synergic and compatible with the Swiss watchmaking. As we strive to partner with the best and to provide our “only one” to markets with high added value, the choice to bring our product to the Swiss watch industry has been a natural consequence. This Swiss-Japanese partnership has allowed both parties to develop and reach success. We have delivered many unique, dream pieces to life thanks to our handcraft and high-end quality. In parallel, we have established manufacturing technologies to achieve high quality and the right price for products destined to larger series. We have transferred some of our technologies to our partners to continue production with the more stringent requirements of the Swiss law. This experience has allowed us to change our business model, which now involves developing R&D and new products and

FOR SEVERAL YEARS, YOU HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY COLLABORATING WITH REBELLION. HOW DID THIS PARTNERSHIP BEGIN? We have already been partnering with the LEMO organization for many years. The collaboration stemmed from the shared values and the recognized quality that both our companies provide. We approached Rebellion as we felt a certain connection in terms of what we aspire in our groups. We knew that a brand with such a DNA, based on innovation, excellence, cutting edge materials, could be the perfect partner to bring something unique and unprecedented to the market. Rebellion CEO, Mr. Bouhadra, visited our company in Japan during the preparation for a race at the Fuji racetrack. On that occasion, the two groups brainstormed on possible high-end ideas, and a joint project was born on that very day: Mr. Namiki and Mr. Bouhadra shook hands and said that they would bring the first diamond tourbillon to the world. Only six months later, this crazy project was introduced at Basel World 2019. WHAT VALUES, WHAT IDEALS DO YOU SHARE WITH REBELLION? The passion for innovation, for quality, for challenging the status quo, for bringing value to the market and at the same time accelerating the development of new technologies that will benefit our customers. The synergies between the various field in which we both operate have strengthened the relationship. They will push both organizations to explore new materials, manufacturing technologies, and products to serve in the high-tech challenges that we face. We love our people, those that make possible the innovation and realization that we bring to the market. We love our products and technologies, and we infuse in them all our knowledge and emotions. We love our customers, and we help them fulfill their dreams and needs. Rebellion and Adamant-Namiki is a “match made in heaven” that is destined to grow and bring more success in the future. AFTER THE SUCCESS OF THE WEAP-ONE WATCH, WHAT ARE YOUR NEXT PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH REBELLION? These, of course, are secret and extremely confidential. We develop new materials with other industries and markets, and recently, one of our materials in the biotechnology field won many prizes worldwide. We will continue approaching Rebellion to listen to their needs and propose “only one” technology to bring more dream-products to the world of high-end watches.

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ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION IS FULLY INVESTED INTO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. HOW TO COMBINE THESE NEW IDEAS WITH SUCH TRADITIONAL SECTORS AS WATCHMAKING OR JEWELRY? We are one side of the equation. Our partnership with highend watch manufacturing like Rebellion allow us to have a preferential communication channel to approach innovation and the needs of the market. We have a balanced strategy: on the one side, our partners that have direct access to the market come to us with specific requests in terms of materials, manufacturing methodologies, surface finishing, aesthetics, etc. On the other side, we propose new ideas and technologies that are derived from different fields like aerospace, medical technology, LED, and robotics. We are unique as we can speak and understand both languages: that of luxury and perfection, and that of high-tech and innovation.

the subsequent technology transfer, as well as manufacturing components and devices.

BUZZ AGENCY BREAK DOWN EXPECTATIONS

MODERN AND INNOVATIVE, BUZZ AGENCY IS AN INDEPENDENT, PRIVATELY-OWNED F A M I LY O F F I C E W H I C H P R O V I D E S MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR JAPANESE COMPANIES WANTING TO ENTER THE G LO B A L M A R K E T. T H I S A G E N C Y O F A NEW KIND WILL INTRODUCE JAPAN’S BEST PRODUCTS, PEOPLE, SERVICES A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T TO T H E W O R L D . CONNECTING THE WORLD WITH QUALIT Y THAT EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS, HERE IS THEIR MOT TO.

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TO SHOW THE WORLD THINGS BEYOND IMAGINATION The word “buzz” usually refers to the sound made by bees whilst flying. Like a bee, Buzz agency fly around and take on the world. Without being bound by expectations or limitations, they use new ideas to support customers and young dreamers. From trade industry to financial business, Buzz has family offices in Europe that are devoted to assets management and tax planning for wealthy families. They offer designer investment opportunities to meet the conflicting demands of investors, both positive and conservative. They cover a wide variety of services such as asset and risk management, business succession, tax planning, private equity funds, project finance, and hedge funds. The agency also operates securities companies, insurance companies and factoring companies. Buzz & Co ’s mission is to bring direction, perspective and confidence to the everyday management of clients’ net worth. They serve as the single point of contact that clients can call on any issue related to their affairs.

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CHALLENGE THE WORLD Founded in 2017 by Chairman and CEO Daisuke Hasegawa, a former racing driver and Honda F1 Team Marketing Advisor, Buzz & Co is really invested in sports and racing industry. By looking at sports from a business perspective and transmit it to the world through easy-to-understand media, Daisuke Hasegawa has created a new way of thinking. Mixing banks, investment companies, and marketing companies with motorsports and business, the Chairman aims to contribute to society by supporting the dreams of young adults. Unlike existing sports media, which focuses on teams, players and match results Buzz & Co wants to talk about sports-related businesses, philosophies, technologies and sponsor schemes in a way that can be easily understood by business men all over the world. Buzz & Co have partnerships in motor sport with multiple Formula 1 World Champions McLaren Racing and a leading developer of young talent in Formula 2 and F3, Carlin Racing. Through these relationships Buzz & Co aim to demonstrate the value of sponsorship to both B2B and consumer brands. As their roots are in motorsports, their mission is to use this sport to contribute to society and the business world. They also provide sponsor coordination and player agent services for others sports and talented athletes or artists with their Buzz Drivers Foundation, a program designed to discover new talented young people and support their training using funds raised from donations.

A DECISIVE ENCOUNTER The passion of the group for sports, especially for racing has permit Daisuke Hasegawa to meet the REBELLION team during Formula 1 competition in 2019. A decisive encounter, which led the CEO of Buzz & Co to be the first distributor of REBELLION for the Japanese market. In September 2020, REBELLION Japan was launched. A partnership that made REBELLION Japan sponsorship motorsports teams and Formula racing team and also being the official importer of REBELLION Timepieces, specialized in high-end mechanical watches. Handling the importing, marketing and sale of the watches within Japan, the group stands out from other brands with motorsport-related marketing and use the REBELLION Club Japan to offer to their guests extraordinary experiences such as invitations to get behind-the-scenes at motor sport events and enjoy private cruise parties. Taking advantage of their strong connections cultivated in the world of motorsports, they achieved stable trade transactions through negotiations, exports and imports carried out in a unified and efficient manner.

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PARABOLICA EVENTS FANTASTIC MOTORSPORTS EVENTS FORMED BY TWO CAR RACING ENTHUSIASTS, PARABOLICA EVENTS SPECIALISES IN THE ORGANISATION OF TAILOR-MADE CAR EVENTS. TURNKEY SOLUTIONS FOR UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ALL AROUND THE GLOBE. FROM ACTIVITIES TO THE CHOICE OF HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND TRANSPORT, THE PARABOLICA EVENTS TEAM IS AT T E N T I VE TO D E S I G N E X T RAO RDINA RY MO MENTS, A LL IMAG INED U NDER THE PRISM OF MOTORSPORT. PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EVENTS Brought together by their passion for cars, Nick and Ralf quickly noticed that something was missing, the friendly aspect, in sporting events. This is how Parabolica Events was born, with a most innovative concept. The idea? Gather a small community of passionate people, with the same vision of things and offer them moments of life, beyond the laps on track. A moment of conviviality, with those we can call our friends. From exclusive packages, between nights in beautiful hotels to dinners in renowned restaurants, to simple fun with friends on a go-kart track. Night driving sessions in the mountains, buggy rides in the dunes of Dubai or ice driving in Austria… A long list of possibilities, adaptable to what the group wants. Intimate events that the team enjoys putting together, not as professionals but rather how they would appreciate it themselves, as a client.

A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP It was a simple encounter during the Dakar and a shared passion for cars, which naturally marks the beginning of a beautiful collaboration between the event organiser and the Rebellion company. Parabolica Events is now a long-standing partner of Rebellion, and collaborate on different events as throughout the year, between France, Spain and Portugal. On the program, endurance and camaraderie: racing tour with the Rebellion team, presentation of their watch models or simply, hang out with the drivers in a selection of the best hotels and restaurants in the area. A nice combination between the two entities, which evolves around their passion for racing but above all, around the same values and the same philosophy: appreciating the good things that life offers us. Please email ralf@parabolicaevents.co.uk or nick@ parabolicaevents.co.uk for further information. They would be happy to discuss specific requests with fellow enthusiasts. www.parabolicaevents.co.uk

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RIPNWUD NATURAL, AUTHENTIC AND TIMELESS AT T H E S TA R T O F T H E B O O M I N I N D U S T R I A L LY - M A D E P L A S T I C C O M P O S I T E SK I S I N T H E E A R LY 1990S, AFTER A C A REER A S A W O RLD-C L A SS C O MPETITIV E D O W N H I L L S K I E R , K E VA N B E A N E S E T O U T TO C R E AT E A D I F F E R E N T K I N D O F HIGH-PERFORMANCE FREERIDE SKIS. INSPIRED BY THE BEAUT Y AND EXTREME MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE FRENCH ALPS, THE RIP’NWUD ADVENTURE BEGAN IN CHAMONIX, WHERE KEVAN L AUNCHED HIS ECO-FRIENDLY SKI BRAND IN 1997. A PASSION FOR SKIING, DEDICATED CRAFTSMANSHIP AND A PROFOUND RESPECT FOR NATURE GO INTO THE MAKING OF EVERY PAIR OF RIP’N WUD SKIS, WHICH ARE MADE FROM THE HIGHEST-QUALIT Y SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS. MEET KEVAN BEANE, WHO HAD THE BRILLIANT IDEA OF CREATING SKI BRAND RIP’N WUD.

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HAND-CRAFTED FROM WOOD All the wood used to make Rip’n Wud skis comes from replanted forests, be it the white ash wood used in core construction or the walnut and wild cherry wood used for finishes. The materials are carefully selected for strength and durability. Rip’n Wud skis are the result of a lifetime’s investment in research and development to minimize the environmental impacts of consumption and production. They offer an exceptional glide, combining pleasure with absolute comfort. Whether you are a beginner or an expert and whether you prefer downhill or freestyle, Rip’n Wud has the perfect skis for you. And for those who want to try out the Rip’n Wud ski collection for themselves, there are outdoor test centres across the French and Swiss Alps. RIP’N WUD AND REBELLION, A NATURAL PARTNERSHIP Every ski that leaves the Rip’n Wud workshop is part of a limited series, and the company is staffed by former Olympic and World Cup skiing professionals who pay especial attention to customers’ individual needs. Experience in top-level sport and the philosophy that goes with it are things the Rip’n Wud and Rebellion teams have in common, so it was easy to make the next step and produce co-branded state-of-the-art sports equipment. On the Swiss side, Rebellion dreamed up a version of the Twenty-One Watch, a chronograph with automatic movement, 3 HANDS and a 38-hour power reserve, in a classic sports style ideally suited to Rip’n Wud, while the French company Rip’n Wud came up with the Grand Sport (GS) Rebellion ski design - a model that offers skiers a perfect balance of precision, excitement and comfort. Made in a limited series of just 50 pairs, these skis will guarantee thrills to the sensation-seekers who have the good fortune to ride them.

As you see it, how has Rip’n Wud changed the skiing experience? We’ve been sticklers for quality from the outset. All our skis are hand-crafted from individually selected top-quality materials, and every pair looks different from all the others. Using ash wood for the cores enables us to fine-tune them with a degree of accuracy that makes our skis exceptionally stable and easy to handle in all mountain conditions. This is one of the reasons for the brand’s continued success. It’s now 20 years since we started offering the unique experience of skiing on eco-friendly, locally made wooden skis. Rip’nWud now offers a full range of high-quality hand-crafted ski designs for all types of skiing, from carving to freeride, touring and big mountain riding. What inspired you to join forces with Rebellion? We have similar visions and messages. Rebellion and Rip’n Wud both produce small series of hand-crafted items and place a strong emphasis on environmentally-friendly, small-scale production. It’s the opposite

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of the mass market. Above all, we know the importance of personalized client relationships and top-notch customer service. The fact that we instantly got along with each other and the success of the partnership is down to those shared values. What fundamental values do you try to pass on? My goal is to help people rethink the way they consume - to change the way skiers approach buying a pair of skis and to make a positive contribution by giving something back to nature, which has shaped my life and made me who I am today. Most of all, I want to educate the younger generation, who are increasingly turning to nature-oriented sports like skiing, by providing them with long-lasting, eco-friendly equipment that combines aesthetics with comfort and performance. Rip’n Wud is unique in that all its skis come with an unlimited five-year guarantee. Some of my first customers have had the same pair of skis for over 20 years and are still using them.

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MADE IN THE ALPS In a mountain hideaway in Chamonix (France), Rip’n Wud developed a concept way ahead of its time: high-performance skis entirely made of wood. From an original idea, it has blossomed into a fully-fledged success: the company, now based in Annecy, has become a major player in the ski market. Developed by skiers for skiers, Rip’n Wud varies shapes, ski flex and tunings to provide high-quality skis that guarantee an easy ride, high performance and intense sensations. Today, the brand offers a full collection of hand-made skis, catering to the needs of a wide variety of skiers, from people who ski occasionally for fun to professionals. All its skis are made entirely from environmentally-friendly recyclable materials.

JEWELTECH A MULTI-FACETTED JEWELLER FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, THE MAISON JEWELTECH HAS CONTINUED THE TRADITION OF SWISS FINE JEWELLERY BY OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL CREATIONS F O R A M AT E U R S O F U N I Q U E & B E A U T I F U L P I E C E S . U N D E R T H E A U S P I C E S O F A R T I S A N J E W E L L E R F RA N C I S C O R O J A S , A S S I ST E D BY O N E O F H I S D A U G H T E R SARAH, THE FAMILY ENTERPRISE HAS NOW ADDED ANOTHER STRING TO ITS BOW: PERSONALIZED LUXURY GOODS. WE MEET WITH A FAMILY BUSINESS, RESPECTFUL OF TRADITION BUT WITH ITS SIGHTS FIRMLY SET ON THE FUTURE. A FAMILY AFFAIR A passion for jewellery undeniably runs in the Rojas family. In his day (1961), the family’s grandfather already collaborated with the biggest Swiss brand of jewellery and watches. His son, Francisco Rojas, spent his youth in the family workshop, where he was predestined for a career as an artisan. Following his training at the School of Jewellery in Geneva, Francisco Rojas founded his own jewellery workshop in 1989, and later his company in 2000, under the name Jeweltech. A few years later, his daughters joined the adventure, ensuring the continuity of the family business. Providing unwavering support to their father, together they have allowed the house to design turnkey creations and offer a wide range of services, such as jewellery creation, jewellery and watchmaking setting, laser engraving and 3D-modelling. Their creations are also manufactured with the greatest respect for Swiss standards. All of these services are done in a responsible and ethical manner, just like their RJC certification, in the future the wish of the house is to ensure 100% traceability of precious metals.

set the clasp on a handbag, a pair of glasses or even a speedometer … the list of services is as long as the scope of creation is wide. From the designer’s initial sketch to the final product, Jeweltech writes the story of a unique piece, the fruit of your imagination and their masterful expertise. Satisfy your desires and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind piece: this is the goal of Custom House Geneva, a complementary partner to Jeweltech, scheduled to open in late 2020. An ambitious project and surely just one of many, Custom House is the brainchild of the highly creative Sarah Rojas and Barbara, a stone setter. In their inventive minds, sprouted the idea of a diamond with a traditional appearance but fluorescent after dark. A creation marrying tradition and technology in the image of Jeweltech and Custom House Geneva, but above all, a novelty worthy of Rebellion. Indeed, Custom House Geneva already relies on the unfailing support of the Swiss house, which supplies it with speedometers, amongst other things. Could this be the sign of a possible future collaboration? Rebellion x Custom House Geneva, watch this space!

A NEW SPARKLE: THE FOUNDING OF CUSTOM HOUSE GENEVA Today, thanks to the vivid imagination of the fourth Rojas girls, the family business has taken a new and exciting direction. More modern, more eclectic, Jeweltech honours its fundamental values while daring to take bespoke items to the next level. The idea? A complete A-Z service offer available for clients, allowing them to imagine a 100% personalized creation. Modernize an old chronograph,

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CENDRES+MÉTAUX AND QUELOZ SA C E N D R E S + M É TA U X ’ S H I S T O RY D AT E S B A C K 13 5 Y E A R S , A N D T H E G R O U P I S STILL BASED IN BIENNE, WHERE IT B E G A N . F R O M A N E A R LY S TA G E , I T S EXPERTISE IN REFINING PRECIOUS METALS AND MANUFACTURING FINISHED A N D S E M I-F I N I S H E D P R O D U C T S M A D E I T A N I M P O R TA N T P A R T N E R F O R WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS.

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- Refining: recycling of precious metals. - Semi-finished products: bands, sheets, stamped parts, laminated square, wires and profiles made of precious metals. - Finished products: bracelet links, components for clasps andbuckles, oscillating weights and watchcases. Cendres+Métaux and Queloz SA’s continuous investment in research and development means that they are constantly developing innovative techniques, thereby helping to ensure that their meticulously manufactured Swiss Made products meet the requirements of even the most demanding customers. The Cendres+Métaux group prides itself on its ability to innovate, its boldness and its capacity to engage with extreme complexity - all things it has in common with Rebellion.

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Queloz SA has been designing and making watch exteriors for top watchmaking firms since 1939 and has been part of the Cendres+Métaux group since 2018. It produces extremely complex small and medium-sized series that necessitate a high degree of specialized technical knowhow. The two entities are alike in the degree of precision involved, their state-of-the-art equipment and the painstaking care with which they manufacture their products, right up to the final assembly stage. Their areas of special expertise are:

CONCEPTO WATCH FACTORY THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WATCHMAKING IN THE HEART OF L A CHAUX-DE-FONDS, WHERE SWISS WATCHMAKING WAS BORN, CONCEPTO WATCH FACTORY DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED M E C H A N I C A L M O V E M E N T S I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H S O M E O F T H E B I G G E S T WATCHMAKING BRANDS. THE MANUFACTURE IS MADE UP OF SEVERAL DISCRETE STRUCTURES WITH EXPERTISE IN ALL THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF WATCHMAKING, SO AS TO BE ABLE TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE MODELS DESIGNED AND PRODUCED TO THE CLIENT’S SPECIFICATIONS WHILE KEEPING THE ENTIRE PROCESS IN HOUSE. C O N C E P T O W AT C H FA C T O RY I S A C R U C I A L A L LY F O R W AT C H M A K I N G F I R M S LOOKING FOR UNLIMITED EXPERTISE AND CREATIVIT Y. EXCUSIVE MOTORIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS Concepto Watch Factory initially specialized in making tourbillons, but rapidly broadened its repertoire and now offers an extensive range of calibres from simple automatic movements to sports chronographs and more traditional grand complications such as the highly rare minute repeaters. The manufacture is in control of the entire production process from design to manufacture, for both limited series and larger volumes of calibres. Its in-house professionals can rely on powerful computers and state-ofthe-art machinery to help them design and make subtle mechanisms that will satisfy even the most exacting customers. Machining, stamping, bar turning and decoration of parts and assembly all take place under one roof. This vertical integration allows the manufacture to meet clients’ requirements with depending on outside suppliers. Concepto Watch Factory prides itself on upholding the high standards of the Swiss watchmaking tradition, conducting checks at each stage of design, manufacture and delivery of its premium-quality products and ensuring that they match the specification agreed with the customer in every respect.

TECHNICAL PROWESS With over 50 partners to date, Concepto Watch Factory has succeeded in established itself as a key player in the neo-traditional watchmaking market - witness its long-standing collaboration with Rebellion. From simply making motors for Rebellion, the manufacture quickly progressed to become the watchmaker’s favourite supplier. The two firms now regularly work together on individual items designed to Rebellion’s specifications, such as the daringly innovative Weap-One watch, whose outstanding mechanical and technical complexity has won recognition from leading horologists. Concepto Watch Factory and Rebellion are united in their fascination with technology and beautiful mechanisms and their determination to boldly go where no watchmakers have gone before.

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1. REBELLION X 8JS AMBASSADOR BLAZER Outer: 65% PL 35%, Lining: 100%PL, Black. CHF. 300.00 2. REBELLION DAKAR “48 HOURS” TRAVEL BAG Smooth calfskin. Carbon details, Dakar and Rebellion logo. CHF. 600,00 3. REBELLION X8JS SHOES Leather, Red. REB Lifestyle and 8js Logo CHF. 280,00

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1. REBELLION X DRIANI SAHARIANA JACKET DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION 100% Linen, Green, Blue, Beige or White. Made in Italy by DRIANI Napoli. CHF. 450,00

4. REBELLION PASSPORT HOLDER DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION Smooth Calfskin with carbon details, Black. Debossed, Dakar and Rebellion logo. CHF. 190,00

2. REBELLION X DRIANI LINEN SHIRT DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION 100% Linen, Blue, Beige or White. Made in Italy by DRIANI Napoli. CHF. 150,00

5. REBELLION LEATHER BACKPACK DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION Smooth calfskin, Black. Debossed, Dakar and Rebellion logo. CHF. 600,00

3. REBELLION X DRIANI CARGO SHORT DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION 100% Linen, Green, Blue, Beige or White. Made in Italy by DRIANI Napoli. CHF. 140,00

6. REBELLION LEATHER WALLET DAKAR SPECIAL EDITION Smooth Calfskin with carbon details, Black. Embossed, Dakar and Rebellion logo. CHF. 150,00

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1 .SKI GRAND SPORT REBELLION EDITION Wood & Carbon, Black. REB Lifestyle and 8js Logo Handmade Limited series, 50 pair with owner registration card & 5 years Guarantee. Producted by Rip’n Wud Haute Savoie - Mont Blanc. CHF. 2’000,00 2. REBELLION SWISS CROSS CAP Cotton, PVC, Black, Red. Embossed Rebellion logo on the top and Swiss cross at the bottom. CHF. 39,00 3. REBELLION PINK LADY CAP Cotton, Silicon, White, Pink. Embossed Rebellion logo on the top and Swiss cross at the bottom. CHF. 39,00

4 .REBELLION CARD HOLDER RFID SECURE Carbon Forged, Antracit. CHF. 50,00 5. REBELLION CARBON ROLLERBALL PEN Carbon Fiber, Silver. CHF. 50,00 6. REBELLION BEANIES Cotton & Silicone logo, Black. REBELLION Logo CHF. 39,00 7. REBELLION MASK See the selection on our website - CHF. 15,00 8. REBELLION LEATHER JACKET 8j’s x Dakar CHF. 800,00

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1. REBELLION SUNGLASSES BY ROLAND ITEN 2. RR822 GOLD REBELLION X ROLAND ITEN BELT CHF. 95,00 HT Titanium & Carbon & Gold. Black, blue or brown. CHF 45,00

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