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THE ANTONIO DIAMOND MAGAZINE 2
A LUXURIOUS DAY IN
Gibraltar IWC THE NEW FACES OF DA VINCI MONTBLANC BACK TO THE 1930s TAG HEUER WHEN WATCHMAKING MEETS STREET ART BELIZE A WONDERLAND FOR DIVERS
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e are proud to present the second edition of our magazine, a magazine aimed at all our customers. It will please both professionals and enthusiasts alike and will give newcomers the chance to discover the wonderful world of watches. Everyone will find something here. In this issue, you will discover all the latest releases by our brands, including the new Da Vinci models by IWC and the new Speedmasters by Omega, as well as the latest trends in the watch industry, such as the revival of vintage watches. Moreover, you will find articles that are more technical, like the one on diving watches. Travel will also be in store for you, as we will take you to Northern Morocco and to Belize, where you can take a dive in its magnificent turquoise waters. These pages are also an opportunity for us to present a large selection of watches from our catalogue. Once again, we wanted a magazine that was a reflection of us, and we hope you like it. Feel free to send us your comments and to contact us for information about any of our models or services. Meanwhile, we wish you a pleasant read and look forward to seeing you soon at our shops.
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C O N T E N T S 6 About us 8 Watches for men 12 What’s new 16 City guide 18 Photography 20 Watches for men 22 Partnership 26 Society 28 Trends 30 What’s new 32 A closer look 34 Getaway 36 Spotlight 40 Shopping 42 Watches for women 44 Anniversary 46 Watches for women
The Antonio Group Some new models IWC: the new faces of Da Vinci A luxurious day in Gibraltar Leica regains excellence Back to black TAG Heuer & Alec Monopoly Vegan mania Crazy about vintage! Montblanc: back to the 1930s Longines & Tissot: the classic three-hand date Morocco: the treasures of the north Watchmaking and aviation: a great love story Sporty chic Some new models Ebel: the return of the Sport Classic The beauty of white
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The stones that shower us in a rainbow of colours Diamond batteries made from radioactive waste‌ Omega: a brief history of the so-called Moonwatch Spotlight on watches with astronomical complications The new Bentley Continental Supersports: luxury and performance The first edition of the MTV Gibraltar Calling Music Festival Raymond Weil: the love of music Rado by Konstantin Grcic: reinterpretation of a classic timepiece Belize: a wonderland for divers Diving watches: The Big Blue Riva 76’ Bahamas: one step closer to perfection Gibraltar, head to the beach Nomination: the composable bracelet made in Italy G-SHOCK: extreme watches Citizen: the watchmaker of light Watches for men & women British TV series are going strong!
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The
Antonio Group
THE ANTONIO GROUP IS AN INDEPENDENT, FAMILY-OWNED RETAIL BUSINESS THAT SPANS FOUR GENERATIONS AND DATES BACK TO 1932. WE ARE GIBRALTAR’S LEADING JEWELLERS, WATCH MAKERS AND LUXURY BRAND SPECIALISTS.
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he Antonio Group presently operates out of Antonio Diamond Boutique, Antonio Jewellers, Prestige Jewellers and Prestige Elements - four high-class jewellery and watch outlets on the Main Street of Gibraltar, each targeted at a particular type of customer and each with its own character and charm. We are a real bricks-and-mortar retail group, with all the values and traditions associated with quality luxury retailing. Well, the people at Antonio Diamond Boutique are customerservice experts that just happen to sell luxury goods. We specialise in the customer experience and in customer satisfaction. Yes, of course we have beautiful products that we are incredibly passionate about and enjoy selling - but that’s secondary - our customer is king. For the last 65 years, our business has been built around you, the customer, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have grown with you in all this time. When you buy a designer branded piece of jewellery or Swiss timepiece from us, you are dealing with an official authorised tax-free dealer of that brand, a dealer that will immerse you in the world that brand is presenting and give the education and values the brand portrays, not some grey market importer unable to guarantee their product, or a ‘replica’ house specialising in branded fakes. When you buy from us, you can be sure that every item purchased in our stores or on our website is a brand new original piece sourced directly from the manufacturer at official tax free prices. Every brand we represent has us registered on their website for your own peace of mind. All our products are accompanied by an Official International Manufacturer’s Warranty made out in the name of the purchaser. The diamonds used to create all our jewellery are ethically sourced pursuant to the Kimberley Process, i.e. they originate from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in strict compliance with UN resolutions.
Our online store: www.antonioboutique.com Connect with us: @AntonioBoutique @AntonioDiamondBoutique @antonioboutique
Some new models…
IWC
Omega
Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince”
Aqua Terra 150M Co-Axial Master Chronometer
The Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince” features a stunning midnight blue dial. Its 46 mm steel case houses manufacture calibre 51111 ensuring a seven day power reserve, which is displayed on the dial at 3 o’clock. It is complemented by a brown Santoni calfskin strap.
The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra has some new features, such as the date window, which is now at 6 o’clock instead of 3 o’clock, and the Teak Concept pattern, which is no longer vertical but rather horizontal. Opposite, model in steel and Sedna gold measuring 41 mm in diameter attached to a brand new rubber strap.
ORIS
TAG Heuer
Artelier Calibre 113
Heritage Calibre 02 Autavia
Oris unveils its new Artelier Calibre 113 intended for businessmen. Powered by a new movement designed in-house, it is distinguished by a so-called “business calendar” that indicates day, date, week and month of the year. Like its predecessors, the Artelier Calibre 113 builds up a 10-day power reserve.
A combination of the words automobile and aviation, this year the Autavia is celebrating its 55th anniversary. Inside its 42 mm steel case fitted with a bidirectional rotating bezel in polished black aluminium with a 12-hour scale beats a manufacture movement, the Heuer-02 chronograph calibre with a power reserve of 80 hours.
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Bell&Ross
Montblanc
Vintage BR 126 Aéronavale
TimeWalker Date Automatic
Inspired by the naval officer’s uniform, this chronograph from the Vintage collection is clad in blue and gold. Its blue sunray dial features gilt numerals, markers and hands. Watertight to 100 metres, its 43 mm stainless steel case houses calibre BR-CAL.301. It is accompanied by a blue calfskin strap.
With its sharply contrasting colours, the dial on this new TimeWalker Date Automatic is inspired by the speedometers of vintage cars. The central seconds hand immediately catches eyes with its red colour and its Minerva arrow at the tip. Its steel case measuring 41 mm in diameter is watertight to 100 metres.
Rado
Hamilton
DiaMaster Grande Seconde
Intra-Matic 68 Autochrono
Known for its asymmetrical dial design, Rado’s DiaMaster Grande Seconde collection is expanding with the arrival of this new model featuring Roman numerals on its blue sunburst finish dial. It is equipped with a 43 mm case in ceramic and is attached to a black leather strap.
This 1,968-unit limited edition chronograph made by Hamilton draws its inspiration from the brand’s history. It has a domed reverse panda dial, curved hands, mushroom push-buttons, a solid stainless steel caseback and a perforated black leather strap. It is equipped with the self-winding movement Calibre H-31.
Some new models‌
Breitling
Colt Skyracer
The new Colt Skyracer, the name of the plane flying the colours of Breitling in the Red Bull Air Race, is a watch with an unmistakable technical look with its ultra-lightweight and ultra-sturdy case in black measuring 45 mm in diameter. It is also distinguished by its strap bearing several measuring scales sure to come in handy.
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Raymond Weil
EBEL
Freelancer
Wave Gent
This new Freelancer features a round case in steel measuring 42.5 mm in diameter housing calibre RW1212, the first in-house movement. Its regulating organ can be seen on the dial at 6 o’clock. It beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of 38 hours.
A classic piece, this iconic watch comes in a 40 mm stainless steel case designed to be worn on men’s wrists. It features a very trendy blue galvanic dial with a date window at 3 o’clock. It is finished off with a black calfskin strap with a deployment clasp.
Longines
Tissot
Conquest V.H.P
Chrono XL
Launched in 1984, the Conquest V.H.P watch (V.H.P stands for very high precision) is back this year in several new versions, including this three-hand date nestled in a 41 mm stainless steel case that is watertight to 50 metres. Its dial features indexes coated in Super-LumiNova®, two of which are Arabic numerals.
Water resistant to 100 metres, the Tissot Chrono XL stands out with its large matte black steel case with a 45 mm diameter and its Arabic numerals providing for a highly readable dial. It is attached to an aged leather bracelet for a guaranteed vintage look.
IWC THE NEW FACES OF
DA VINCI
For the first time, the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph displays both the hour and minute counters and the moon phases in the same sub-dial. The crown and push-buttons are now cylindrical and not as round as those on the 1985 model.
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IT’S BEEN 10 YEARS SINCE IWC LAST PRESENTED NEW MODELS IN THE DA VINCI COLLECTION. AND NOW IT HAS DONE SO WITH FIVE NEW MODELS WITH A CONTEMPORARY DESIGN REINTERPRETING THE COLLECTION’S DESIGN CODES WITHOUT STRAYING TOO FAR…
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he Da Vinci over time The Da Vinci adventure began in 1969. The watch, which was distinguished by its hexagonal case, made a lasting impression not only for its design but also for its technical features. Indeed, it housed the Beta 21 quartz movement, a movement which IWC helped to Today, IWC has develop. It was the first wristwatch updated the calibre with quartz control. IWC later generous forms of launched the SL Collection, which its Da Vinci model would encompass Da Vinci watches. from the 1980s. It wasn’t until 1985 that the model was elevated to the rank of icon with the release of the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar, the first Da Vinci to have a round case; its mechanism was developed by head watchmaker Kurt Klaus. In 2007, IWC drew on the design of the original Da Vinci model and presented a collection made up of barrel-shaped watches. And today, 10 years later, in the midst of a “neo-vintage” watch trend, IWC has updated the generous forms of its Da Vinci model from the 1980s.
With its minimalist design, the new Da Vinci Automatic is a timepiece for both him and her which pays tribute to the Da Vinci SL Automatic from the late 1990s.
As its name suggests, the Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph combines a tourbillon, a chronograph and a retrograde date. Its clear, sapphire crystal caseback reveals the new manufacture calibre 89900.
Beautiful complications in store for men The watches in the Da Vinci collection are coming back this year and they are set to spoil both men and women. For the Messieurs, the manufacturer has unveiled two models equipped with beautiful complications. First, the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, which for the first time in an IWC watch combines a mechanical chronograph with a perpetual display of the moon phases in a window at 12 o’clock. And second, the Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph, which combines a classic tourbillon, a retrograde date display and a chronograph on the same dial. Two new manufacture calibres were developed to bring these pieces to life: the calibre 89630 for the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and the calibre 89900 for the Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph. And for you, Mesdames IWC also knows how to look out for its female customers, who are becoming increasingly more discerning. Indeed, the manufacturer from Schaffhausen has presented two new models exclusively for women, the Da Vinci Automatic 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36, the latter for the dreamers out there. The Da Vinci Automatic 36 comes in four versions, including an 18-carat red gold model and three others in stainless steel, two of which feature a bezel set with around 50 diamonds. Meanwhile, the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 is offered in three versions, which also include an 18-carat red gold model. Both watches are characterised by the caseback engraved with the geometric figure the “flower of life” so dear to Leonardo da Vinci. And for those with more classic taste… Lastly, for those in search of a timepiece with a more minimalist design, IWC has also unveiled a new Da Vinci Automatic able to seduce both men and women thanks to its 40 mm diameter. A true tribute to the Da Vinci SL Automatic of the late 1990s with its stainless steel case, its mobile lugs and its twin-frame bezel, today it is available in two versions: one with a slate dial and stainless steel strap and the other with a silvered dial and a black alligator strap. You choose!
Leonardo da Vinci: a great painter and inventor, but also a great…watchmaker!
An Italian genius with a thousand facets, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) also revolutionised the world of watchmaking. Passionate about gear clocks and astrolabes, he created a large number of sketches for watch movements, some of which were equipped with complications. Later he developed the “fusee-chain” concept, which ensured a constant supply of energy to the balance spring. This invention revolutionised how timepieces were designed for centuries.
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This year, IWC is presenting two new Da Vinci models just for women, the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic 36 (opposite, model in 18-carat red gold with a bezel set with 54 diamonds).
A LUXURIOUS DAY IN
Gibraltar HERE ARE SOME LUXURIOUS IDEAS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY IN GIBRALTAR.
GOLF
SHOPPING
DINING
FINE ART
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Start the day with a round of golf The Spanish area of Campo de Gibraltar is full of a variety of golf courses. The Alcaidesa Links Golf Club Resort, located just a few kilometres from Gibraltar, has spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the famous Gibraltar Rock. Here you can play a relaxed round of golf in a lush setting. It is the ideal way to start your day. Alcaidesa Links Golf Club Resort • Avenida Pablo Cerezo, 11360 San Roque.
Delight in a seafood platter Upon your return to the centre of Gibraltar, reserve a table at the restaurant Grill53. Located in the heart of Marina Bay, this chicly and contemporarily decorated restaurant is an excellent place to enjoy a delicious tuna steak, grilled sole or monkfish filet. And for those meat lovers out there, Grill53 also specialises in meat dishes. Your taste buds will be cheering! Grill 53 • Unit 2B, The Tower Marina Bay.
Treat yourself to a shopping trip on Main Street Gibraltar is a popular destination for shopping, and Main Street is a great place in the city to do it. It is lined with the shops of major international, British and local brands offering attractive prices thanks to the fact that the territory is a tax-free zone. You simply must stroll down this street during your stay! Take a detour to an art gallery Gibraltar is also a prominent cultural destination. The city is home to historical monuments and museums as well as to numerous art galleries, including the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery, which regularly organises exhibitions of local and international artists. It is an excellent way to get to know the art of Gibraltar and acquire a unique piece! Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery • John Mackintosh Square, The Piazza.
Relax at a spa What better than a massage and a soothing body treatment to end the day? An oasis of relaxation, the Atlantic Suites Health Club & Spa is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. There is an extensive range of highly luxurious treatments offered for both men and women. You will not be disappointed…
Atlantic Suites Health Club & Spa • Unit 5B/1 Building 5, Europort.
Enjoy dinner with lovely views Biancas has been serving diners in Gibraltar for over 30 years. In addition to being tastefully decorated, the restaurant also has large terraces with outstanding views of the Gibraltar Marina and of magnificent sunsets. Be sure to book ahead, especially at the weekend. Bar & Restaurant Biancas • 6/7 Admiral’s Walk, Marina Bay.
Take off to a different destination on a private jet
The Gibraltar Airport is located just 500 metres from the city centre. There are many companies offering private jet travel to destinations like London, Paris, Geneva and even New York! Will you give in to temptation?
Spend a night at the Sunborn Hotel Finally, to end your day in style, spend the night at the Sunborn Gibraltar, which offers unique accommodation aboard a luxury yacht. This luxurious hotel also has an infinity pool, a casino, a spa and a gym as well as a restaurant where you can enjoy fine seasonal cuisine prepared by a team of international chefs while gazing upon stunning views of the sea. Sunborn Gibraltar • 35 Ocean Village.
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Leica REGAINS EXCELLENCE
The silver version of the M model has equipped many generations of photographers. Today, this celebrated casing is back in a digital version that is staying true to its origins. In fact, Leica has managed to fit a full-size electronic sensor (24 x 36 mm) in a case identical in size to the original silver M-models. It is also the slimmest of all digital M cameras. Its 24 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor was custom designed for the device. The camera’s ISO sensitivity range has also been expanded, thus producing exceptional image quality. Moreover, there is an ISO dial on the top plate. The M10 is the perfect balance between tradition and technical innovation; while there is no autofocus option or a video function, there is integrated WLAN connectivity enabling fast wireless transfer of images to peripheral devices.
An incursion into the field of mobile photography
THE GERMAN COMPANY LEICA, THE BRAND BEHIND 24 X 36 PHOTOGRAPHY, HAS DECIDED TO GO BACK TO ITS ROOTS AND UNVEIL A NEW DEVICE IN ITS FLAGSHIP RANGE, THE M10.
Leica has recently partnered up with the Chinese manufacturer Huawei, the third largest player in the smartphone market. Together, they reinvented mobile photography by presenting a dual lens camera on the P9 smartphone several months ago. Afterwards, the famous Dual Camera system equipped the Mate 9 model and will be back in 2017 on the new P10 models.
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he man behind the invention in 1914 of the Ur-Leica, the first compact camera to shoot in 24 x 36 mm format, was named Oskar Barnack and worked for the optics company Leitz. The device was mass produced under the name Leica (a combination of the name Leitz and camera) and was presented to the public for the first time at the Leipzig Fair in 1925. It was highly successful and became the favoured device of major figures in photography like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and Raymond Depardon. Leica cameras have always been decades ahead of their time. The quality of the optics, the sharpness of the image, their resistance to wear and tear and to shocks, their clean design... this is what their reputation is built on. The famous Leica M bayonet mount was created in the 1950s and over time has become a true industry standard. If you were wondering, the M in Leica M comes from the word “Messsucher”, meaning a combination of viewfinder and rangefinder. Leica M cameras are works of art, assembled entirely by hand. Indeed, the German company has always attached great importance to the durability of its devices.
The M10 is the perfect balance between tradition and technical innovation.
Back to black...
IWC
Montblanc
Ingenieur Automatic
TimeWalker Chronograph UTC
A classic three-hand watch, the IWC Ingenieur Automatic comes in a 40 mm stainless steel case. Its black dial features rhodium-plated hands and markers as well as a date window at 3 o’clock. It is attached to a steel bracelet.
With its markedly masculine style, this new model from the TimeWalker collection has functions that are very practical thanks to the chronograph paired with a dual time function. Its 43 mm black DLC case contains calibre MB 25.03.
TAG Heuer
Breitling
Link
Superocean Heritage II 42
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Link has been given a new 41 mm diameter. It still retains its famous bracelet with the S-shaped links that is fully integrated into the case. It houses the automatic movement TAG Heuer Calibre 5.
Breitling revisits its classics and has come out with a new version of its Superocean Heritage II diving watch. Inside its 42 mm case, which is watertight to 200 metres, is the officially chronometer-certified movement Breitling B20. It also features a new ultra-hard scratch-resistant high-tech ceramic bezel.
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Bell&Ross
Oris
BR 03-92 Black Camo
Williams Day Date
The dial of the new BR 03-92 Black Camo is covered with a matte grey patchwork pattern, while the case and the strap are matte black. The display has excellent legibility both day and night thanks to the photoluminescent coating on the hands, markers and numerals.
The Oris Williams collection is welcoming a new model in steel with a 42 mm diameter featuring three hands on its black dial in addition to the day and date in two separate windows at 3 o’clock. It comes with a black rubber strap.
Hamilton
Raymond Weil
Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Maestro The Beatles “Abbey Road” Limited Edition
The latest addition to the Khaki Field collection, this 42 mm chronograph in black PVD has two counters and a day date display on its dial. It is equipped with self-winding calibre H-21. The ensemble is complemented with a black rubber strap.
Raymond Weil releases a new piece in collaboration with The Beatles. It is a watch paying tribute to Abbey Road in a limited edition of 3,000 units. In a 39.5 mm case in steel, the dial reproduces a vinyl record showing the silhouette of the members of the band.
TAG Heuer & ALEC MONOPOLY WHEN WATCHMAKING MEETS STREET ART
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AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED STREET ARTIST, NEW YORKER ALEC MONOPOLY HAS JUST BEEN APPOINTED BY TAG HEUER AS ITS ART PROVOCATEUR. IT WAS THROUGH HIS MOCKERY OF THE FINANCE WORLD WITH MR MONOPOLY (THE CHARACTER OF THE FAMOUS BOARD GAME) THAT HIS CAREER TOOK OFF.
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daring maison! With over 150 years of watchmaking knowhow and technical innovations, TAG Heuer is today a benchmark in cutting edge watches. It is also a manufacturer that is very much in tune with the times: Cristiano Ronaldo, Cara Delevingne, David Guetta and now Bella Hadid and J Balvin are just some of the company’s ambassadors which have worked to vitalise the image and breathe a breath of fresh air into the world of watchmaking. Indeed, TAG Heuer particularly targets young people by appointing their idols as ambassadors, be they footballers, models, actors or DJs. In the words of Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer since 2014, “We have huge activity in social media thanks to these ambassadors.” The revolution is on. Alec Monopoly, the artist Alec Monopoly, a New York street artist, has recently become a TAG Heuer ambassador. Always hidden behind a bandana and hat to preserve his anonymity, he is not just any old ambassador. TAG Heuer wants him to be involved at all levels of the company’s artistic creation (products, events, marketing, communication). And this collaboration is already in the works: during Miami Art Week, the artist tagged the TAG Heuer pop-up shop as well as a giant wall of the Mondrian Gallery within the premises of the Mondrian South Beach hotel. He also recently repainted the walls of the garage at the TAG Heuer manufacture in Chaux-de-Fonds. Street art madness Street art emerged in the 1960s in the US with the democratisation of spray paints. Today, street art is no longer just on the street, but is now considered an art in its own right. There is such widespread enthusiasm for this type of art that numerous collectors have become infatuated with these urban artists, some of whose works exceed a million euros. This is particularly true of the well-known Banksy, a British artist from Bristol who has been largely responsible for popularising street art to the point of becoming its leader.
Alec Monopoly’s works. Facade of the Mondrian South Beach Hotel in Miami.
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A CLOSER LOOK CARRERA HEUER-01 FULL BLACK MATT CERAMIC
H-shaped link bracelet in black ceramic with alternate finish.
Case in matt black ceramic measuring 45 mm in diameter.
Skeletonised black dial. Tachymeter bezel.
Black-gold-plated hour and minute hands coated with black Super-LumiNova®.
Black flange with 60 second/minute scale.
Date disc visible through a window at 3:30.
Chronograph counters.
Alec Monopoly, a New York street artist, has recently become a TAG Heuer ambassador. TAG Heuer wants him to be involved at all levels of the company’s artistic creation.
Vegan mania
VERY POPULAR THESE DAYS, VEGANISM IS GAINING MORE AND MORE GROUND. MUCH EASIER TO FOLLOW THAN SOME YEARS AGO, IT IS ATTRACTING INCREASINGLY MORE FOLLOWERS WHO ARE CROSSING OVER AND GRADUALLY CHANGING THEIR LIFESTYLE. WHAT IS IT?
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egetarian, vegan, what’s the difference? Vegetarianism and veganism are two related dietary practices in which followers do not eat any type of meat, red or white, or any kind of seafood. Vegetarians can be referred to as lacto-ovo vegetarians, lacto vegetarians or ovo vegetarians, depending on whether their diet includes dairy products and/or eggs. Vegans, on the other hand, follow a diet that only includes foods from the vegetable world, thus excluding dairy products, eggs and other edible products derived from animals, including honey. Moreover, veganism represents more than a diet; it is a lifestyle which shuns animal exploitation of any kind. The origins of veganism The term vegan was created in 1944 by British vegan Donald Watson, the first official vegan and co-founder of the Vegan Society. There are a variety of reasons why more and more people are turning to veganism. For some, the goal is to restore balance to their diet, since animal fats significantly increase the risk of cancer. For others, the reasons are purely ethical: animals should simply not be exploited, end of story. And finally, for other people, it is about respect for the environment, given that livestock breeding and industry related to animal exploitation are extremely resource and energy intensive.
Veganism is a lifestyle which shuns animal exploitation of any kind.
Three vegan-friendly spots in Gibraltar • VINOPOLIS Vinopolis is a wine bar located in the city centre. It has recently begun offering a vegan menu in response to customer demand.
• THE LANDING’S RESTAURANT With a lovely view of the harbour, this restaurant serves a vegetarian menu featuring some vegan alternatives.
• SAI DARBAR Sai Darbar is a fully vegetarian Indian takeaway restaurant that offers multiple vegan options.
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SQUARE + 350 200 70201
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Veganism, instructions According to the Vegan Society’s official definition, “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose”. Thus, a vegan tries to live without making animals suffer. Therefore, vegans exclude from their diet any product that may make animals suffer, and they do not wear wool or leather or use cosmetics tested on animals or go to the circus or zoo, etc. The aim is to respect animals and reject speciesism, which is the higher moral consideration that humans give to their own species and the resulting discriminatory treatment, particularly against animals.
The Heuer Carrera is one of the most famous sports chronographs (1963).
CRAZY ABOUT
vintage! VINTAGE HAS EARNED A PROMINENT PLACE IN RECENT YEARS IN MANY INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING THE WATCH INDUSTRY, WHICH HAS NOT REMAINED ON THE SIDELINES OF THIS PHENOMENON. AMONG GREAT CLASSICS THAT ARE RE-EMERGING AND NEW MODELS WITH AN AIR OF YESTERYEAR, THERE IS DEFINITELY A CHOICE!
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In 2015, Oris introduced a reissue of one of its earliest dive watches, the Oris Diver Sixty-Five.
SAFE BET
The vintage trend is an undeniable social phenomenon, with the number of thrift shops, antique dealers and flea markets serving to prove it. One can only wonder about the origin of this craze for things which yesterday everyone thought were out of fashion, outdated, old-fashioned. It is a result of industries’ difficulties in innovating, or is it instead what consumers see as a safe bet? No doubt behind this return to yesteryear hides a certain need for reassurance. In any
case, the watch industry is doing whatever it takes to meet this demand and steadily ride the vintage wave, going beyond the reissue or reinterpretation of cult models... AN EXPANDING PHENOMENON
The success of vintage watches is undeniable. Each year, major watch manufacturers present new models based on and/or inspired by old models (in which case they are referred to as “neo-vintage” models). Indeed, watch enthusiasts now dream of wearing the old but with all the advantages of the modern: real vintage watches are seen as true collectors’ items that one would not want to damage. Watchmakers have been quick to
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The Tissot Heritage 1936, a vintage-inspired piece.
respond and now offer contemporary heirs worthy of t heir iconic models which are the perfect blend of past and present. This enthusiasm for vintage models has also led to a growing interest in auctions for antique models –models which are period pieces in every way– as well as to the opening of shops devoted to the buying and selling of antique watches. SOURCES OF INSPIRATION
Watchmakers offer contemporary heirs worthy of their iconic models which are the perfect blend of past and present.
In the watch industry, a watch can be called vintage because of its age, because of the circumstances of its creation or simply because of how it looks. For example, the story of the Omega Speedmaster, the world’s first watch to go to the moon, is known to everyone. That which is now known as the Moonwatch holds a unique place in the history of space exploration which has given it its status as an exceptional watch and also explains the success of its numerous reissues. The world of cars is also conducive to reissue and/or reinterpretation. One example is the famous TAG Heuer Monaco, the chronograph worn by the American race car driver Steve McQueen in the 1970s. Aviation is also an important source of inspiration for watch manufacturers: in 2016, IWC launched two references called “Heritage” that are part of its Pilot’s Watches collection, as did Bell & Ross, which recently released two Vintage BR Aéronavale models. Last of all, let’s not forget about diving watches, which have a rich past. Just think about the Oris Divers Sixty-Five, inspired by the maison’s very first diving watch… And you, which models do you think will be a safe bet for the next season? The original Heuer Monaco (1969).
The IWC Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48 was inspired by an historic watch of the 1940s.
The Omega Speedmaster “CK2998” Limited Edition, the original was released in 1959.
Montblanc BACK TO THE 1930s MONTBLANC IS SURFING THE VINTAGE WAVE AND UNVEILING THREE NEW MODELS WITH A CLEARLY RETRO LOOK TO JOIN THE 1858 COLLECTION. FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE MANUFACTURER USES BRONZE ON THE CASES, BEZELS AND CROWNS OF ITS TIMEPIECES.
The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter watch comes in a limited edition of 100 units. It is distinguished by its beautiful champagne-coloured sunburst dial.
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The case back of the Montblanc 1858 Automatic model reveals an engraving of the Minerva Manufacture in Villeret, with the Jura Mountains in the background.
The 1858 collection is being expanded this year with the arrival of three new models inspired by the 1930 s military chronographs made by Minerva.
The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time model displays the second time zone associated with a day/night indicator.
TRIBUTE TO THE MANUFACTURER MINERVA
Released in 2015, the 1858 collection by Montblanc is inspired by the heritage of the prestigious watch manufacturer Minerva, which was founded in 1858 in Villeret in the valley of Saint-Imier, Switzerland, and is now part of Montblanc. Specialising in the accurate measurement of short time intervals, it is particularly noted for creating calibre 13.20, which was released in the early 1920s, and the mechanical counter able to measure time down to 1/100th of a second, which was created in 1936. With this collection, Montblanc revives the spirit of the legendary watches created by Minerva and gives them a more contemporary look. Moreover, all the models in this collection are stamped with Montblanc’s historic logo where the words Mont and Blanc are separated by a depiction of the mountain with the same name.
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the 29.19 for the latter. They are attached to a cognac-coloured aged leather strap. A LIMITED EDITION CHRONOGRAPH TACHYMETER
Montblanc is also offering a 100-piece limited edition model, a chronograph with a tachymeter scale to be precise, in vintage style to be sure. It is distinguished by its champagne-coloured sunburst dial which perfectly matches the bronze of the 44 mm diameter case (the back of which is crafted in titanium to prevent allergic reactions). As on the two previous models, its dial features the classical “cathedral” shaped hands and the railway-style minute track and it is accompanied by a cognac-coloured aged leather strap made by Pelletteria Montblanc in Florence, Italy. Finally, at the heart of this limited edition beats the hand-winding mono-pusher movement MB 16.29 with column wheel which oscillates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour and builds up a 50-hour power reserve. Crafted entirely by hand, take your time admiring its beautiful finishes visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.
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The 1858 collection is being expanded this year with the arrival of three new models, one of which comes in a limited edition of 100 pieces and all of which are inspired by the 1930s military chronographs made by Minerva. Indeed, the face of the new models features the beautiful “cathedral” shaped hands and there is a classic railway-style minute track surrounding the dial. The most significant innovation, however, is the use of bronze: a first for Montblanc. The first two models, the Montblanc 1858 Automatic and the Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time, come in a 44 mm stainless steel case fitted with a bronze bezel and crown and featuring a traditional black dial which displays Arabic numerals coated in beige Super-LumiNova. The Dual Time version is enhanced with a second hour hand, a small seconds sub-dial, a date window and a day/night indicator. Both models are equipped with self-winding mechanical movements, the MB 24.16 for the former and
The bronze rush
Major watch manufacturers have been swearing by bronze in recent years. Known for its sturdiness, the vintage trend has now led to a celebration of its colour and patina. Indeed, watches bearing the marks of time are highly sought after these days!
At the heart of the limited edition beats the hand-winding mono-pusher movement MB 16.29.
THE CLASSIC THREEHAND DATE
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MASTER COLLECTION
Steel bracelet with a safety deployment clasp.
Stainless steel case.
Blue sunburst dial.
Rhodium hands.
Date window at 3 o’clock. Sapphire crystal.
Applied baton markers.
THIS YEAR, LONGINES’ EMBLEMATIC COLLECTION IS WELCOMING NEW MODELS THAT GIVE PRIDE OF PLACE TO COLOURED DIALS LIKE THIS EXCEPTIONALLY CONTEMPORARY SHADE OF BLUE WITH A SUNBURST FINISH. THE CLEAR CASEBACK ON THE STEEL CASE MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO ADMIRE THE MOVEMENT. A TIP: THIS WATCH COMES IN SEVERAL DIAMETERS IN ORDER TO FIT ALL WRISTS.
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Tissot BALLADE
Leather strap with butterfly clasp with push-buttons.
Round case in stainless steel (39/41 mm diameter).
“Clous de Paris” pattern on the black dial and bezel.
Guaranteed watertight to 50 metres.
Date window at 3 o’clock.
Transparent caseback revealing the officially chronometer-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve.
Hour, minute and seconds hands.
TISSOT STRIKES A SERIOUS CHORD WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS BALLADE WATCH. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS HISTORY, THE SWISS BRAND IS INTRODUCING NEW TECHNOLOGY AT THE HEART OF ITS POWERMATIC MOVEMENT: THE SILICON BALANCE SPRING. REGULATING THE MOVEMENT’S ENERGY, IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT FOR THE PRECISION OF A WATCH, AND THE PROPERTIES OF SILICON MAKE IT MORE RESISTANT AND REGULAR.
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TANGIER, TÉTOUAN AND CHEFCHAOUEN Bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, Tangier is a city full of history that has attracted generations of writers and travellers from the world over. Like most Moroccan cities, it is divided in two parts: the old medina and the new city, the latter of which was built by the French in the early 20th century. Upon entering the medina, you will find the Grand Socco, the large souk on a square dominated by the multi-coloured faience minaret of the Sidi Bou Abid Mosque. It is the heart of the city alongside the Petit Socco, an ideal place to enjoy a good mint tea. The Kasbah Museum, located in a former Sultan’s palace, is also worth a visit and now houses the Museum of Moroccan Arts. During a stay in Tangier, be sure to make a visit to Café Hafa, a legendary place that has seen celebrities from all over the world, and enjoy the outstanding view it affords. Tangier is also a seaside resort that has beautiful beaches like those of Cap Malabata, located just six kilometres northeast of the city. TÉTOUAN, THE CAPITAL OF THE RIF
The ferry company FRS connects Gibraltar to Tangier, as does the airline Royal Air Maroc, about once or twice a week, sometimes more depending on the season. However, the easiest and fastest option is to take a ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras with several crossings a day. In any case, the trip will not take you more than an hour and a half!
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Morocco TANGIER, THE WHITE CITY
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Located approximately 60 kilometres from Tangier, Tétouan is a favoured destination of architecture lovers, as it has managed to preserve the heritage resulting from the periods marking its history. Its seven-gate medina has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, a classification which has also been earned by the kasbah, the small houses and the
palaces that have preserved an Andalusian-style architecture. The mellah, the old Jewish quarter with its cloth merchants and tailors, is also worth a visit. The El Ensanche district testifies to a more recent period, that of the Spanish protectorate. Tétouan is also a town of souks. Don’t miss out on a stroll through these markets, particularly the El Fouki souk nicknamed the “place of bread”. Here you will find many stalls offering traditional flat round loaves. Finally, if you feel like relaxing, the sea is nearby. Often called the “Costa del Sol” of Morocco, the region of M’diq is known for its stretch of Mediterranean beaches. CHEFCHAOUEN, THE BLUE VILLAGE NESTLED AGAINST THE HILL
Founded in the 15th century, Chefchaouen, also known as Chaouen, is a charming little mountain town located some 50 kilometres from Tétouan on the slopes of the mountains el-Kelaâ and Tissouka in the Rif Mountain Range. The two mountains rise above the town like two horns, thus giving it its name, Chefchaouen, which means “look at the horns” in Berber. Famous for its medina with white-washed houses decorated with cobalt blue accents, the town enjoys a privileged location and offers a breathtaking view of the Oued Laou Valley. Be sure to visit the square Place Outa el-Hammam, the site of the large mosque and the kasbah. Lastly, if you have time, stray away from the town and cool off in the Akchour waterfalls located about 30 kilometres away.
The pilot wears the Bell&Ross BR 01-94 watch.
THE HISTORY OF WATCHMAKING OFTEN CROSSES PATHS WITH THAT OF AVIATION; MANY WATCHMAKERS TRUMPET THEIR CLOSE TIES TO THE INDUSTRY. FROM THE BIRTH OF THE PILOT’S WATCH DURING THE INTERWAR PERIOD TO THE SPONSORSHIP OF TODAY’S INTERNATIONAL AVIATION EVENTS, HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURES INVOLVING WATCHMAKING AND AVIATION.
The Bell&Ross BR 03-92 Ceramic Military.
Watchmaking and aviation A GREAT LOVE STORY
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Red Bull Air Race 2017 in Abu Dhabi © Predrag Vuckovic.
MILITARY AERONAUTICAL INSTRUMENTATION BY BELL&ROSS
Bell&Ross is a point of reference in the realm of professional aviation watches. Indeed, the French manufacturer founded in 1992 draws its inspiration from aviation history and specifically from the military specifications accompanying it. With its iconic BR 01 model, Bell&Ross revolutionised watchmaking design codes by unveiling a square-shaped watch directly inspired by on-board instrumentation. Numerous timepieces have marked the company’s history, including the BR 01 Red Radar which offers a new way of reading time. The dial depicts the light beam sweeping the circular radar screen with striking realism. Bell&Ross shares with the
armed forces the values of performance and excellence, which is why it often engages with elite units. Bell&Ross is currently the official supplier to the L’Aéronavale, the French Air Force, the Rafale de Dassault Aviation fighter aircraft and the Lafayette Squadron. HAMILTON, OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE RED BULL AIR RACE
A long-time partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, Hamilton is now the official timekeeper. Combining incredible speeds, low-level flying and extreme manoeuvring, the Red Bull Air Race has been offering a breathtaking visual show since its inception. French pilot Nicolas Ivanoff has been flying the
brand’s colours since 2005. To celebrate its new role as Official Timekeeper, Hamilton has unveiled a special edition watch: the Khaki Air Race. This new model features the style and functions characteristic of the famous Khaki Aviation series, which for the occasion comes in two unique versions: an Official Timekeeper model and a Team Hamilton-Ivanoff model. LONGINES’ HISTORICAL HERITAGE
Perhaps you were unaware of it, but Longines was appointed official supplier to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) in 1919. Indeed, at the time, Longines was already developing high-precision navigation instruments to be used by aviation pioneers. These historical models
Don Vito Wyprächtiger, the pilot sponsored by Oris.
The Douglas DC-3 is currently flying the colours of Breitling.
are now found in the Heritage collection in the form of incredibly vintage reissues, in full step with today’s trend. The latest model, The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary, is a 90-piece limited edition which pays tribute to the feat of American pilot Charles Lindbergh in 1927: the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. A remarkable accomplishment, Longines participated in the adventure by timing the flight. The pilot conceived this timepiece some years later and entrusted Longines to create it. WHEN BREITLING WON THE FAVOUR OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
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Available in steel or red gold versions, with an exclusive bronze-coloured dial, this new Navitimer is powered by Manufacture Breitling Caliber B03 with split-seconds chronograph.
The history of Breitling has always been linked to aeronautics. In the 1930s, the brand began developing on-board chronographs which, with their outstanding performance and reliability, attracted the attention of the Royal Air Force, who made Breitling its official supplier during World War II, just as the US Air Force did several years later. Released in the early 1950s, the Navitimer is Breitling’s most iconic watch and the archetype of pilot watches. Known for its circular slide rule which puts all calculations related to air navigation at the tip of your finger, it became the official watch of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the largest
As early as the 1930s, Breitling was developing on-board chronographs which, because of their performance and reliability, won the favour of the Royal Air Force. association of its kind in the world. It has been so successful that it has been produced nonstop since 1952. Breitling is also highly active in the preservation of aeronautical heritage, having helped to restore legendary aircrafts such as the Lockheed Super Constellation and the Douglas DC-3. The latter, a twin-engine propeller plane, took its first flight in 1935 and revolutionised air transport, with most American and European airlines at the time acquiring one as part of their fleet. The model currently flying the colours of Breitling was built in 1940, and in 2017 it embarked upon a grand world tour to mark its 77th anniversary. IWC AND THE LITTLE PRINCE BY ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY
IWC has been rooted in the aeronautics industry since early
The new Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary.
The original Longines Hour Angle Watch from 1931.
on. This expertise stemmed from the enthusiasm for aviation of two of the three sons of Ernst Jakob Homberger, the owner of the manufacturer at the time. In the 1930s, IWC made its first watch specifically designed for pilots to meet their particular needs in flight conditions (a highly legible dial, large numerals and hands, a large winding crown, etc.). Pilot’s Watches are now IWC’s most emblematic collection with its renowned models like the line named Spitfire after the legendary British airplane and the special editions dedicated to the Petit Prince of the French writer and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944). In fact, to mark the 70th anniversary of the famous book, IWC unveiled the first special editions, thus paying tribute to one of the most widely read books in the world. In 2016, IWC released six new models in its exclusive “Le Petit Prince” and “Antoine de Saint-Exupéry” collections, including the Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar in 18-carat red gold in a limited edition of 250 units. Successfully combining technical knowhow and poetry, the solid gold rotor on the case back features the celebrated image of The Little Prince –based on a drawing
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry himselfstanding on a tiny asteroid, gazing wide-eyed upon the heavens. DON VITO WYPRÄCHTIGER, THE PILOT SPONSORED BY ORIS
Aviation is one of Oris’ preferred worlds. The Swiss manufacturer created its first watch for pilots in 1938. It was most notably distinguished by its oversized crown called “Big Crown”, after which the current collection is named. Today, the Swiss watchmaker continues to enrich its shared history with aviation by sponsoring many aviators, including the American aerobatic pilot Don Vito Wyprächtiger. Backed by the brand since 2010, he flies with his plane Scarlet Screamer alongside the Swiss Air Racing Team in the incredible Reno Air Races in the United States which bring together over 200,000 spectators every year. The Formula 1 category includes the fastest aircrafts which can reach a maximum speed of 300 mph (500 km/h). To do so, Don Vito Wyprächtiger’s aircraft is powered by a Continental O-200 engine, which is also used for the Cessna 150 plane.
One of the IWC special editions dedicated to the Petit Prince of the French writer and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The solid gold rotor on the case back features the celebrated image of The Little Prince.
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Breitling
Da Vinci Automatic 36
Galactic 32 Sleek Edition
Made entirely of steel, this new Da Vinci Automatic 36 model comes with a fully polished bracelet. Its dial has a perfectly round date window at 6 o’clock. It is equipped with a mechanical self-winding movement that builds up a 42-hour power reserve.
The Breitling Galactic watch is a distinctive watch. Shown here in a steel case measuring 32 mm in diameter that is watertight to 100 metres, it features a bezel made of tungsten carbine. Diamonds adorn its blue dial, and a SuperQuartz™ movement drives it.
Montblanc
Bohème Automatic
The Montblanc Bohème Automatic watch is powered by an automatic movement that can be admired through the sapphire caseback. It has a 34 mm stainless steel case fitted with a bezel entirely set with diamonds. Its silvered guilloche dial displays the date at 6 o’clock.
Bell&Ross
Novarosa
Bell&Ross is enhancing its collection with a new piece for women inspired by the pink hues of Supernovae, stars which explode in the sidereal void. It comes in a 39 mm BR S case housing a quartz movement that displays hours, minutes, seconds and the date and is finished off with a stunning Milanese bracelet.
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Aquaracer
Artelier Grande Lune
A sporty piece, this steel Aquaracer measuring 35 mm in diameter looks chic with its black mother-of-pearl dial set with 11 diamonds. It is topped with a black ceramic bezel and indicates the date in a window at 3 o’clock. It is equipped with a TAG Heuer quartz movement and is watertight to 300 metres.
This women’s watch from the Artelier line is equipped with an oversized moon phase display that evolves at the heart of a silver guilloche dial set with 11 diamonds. Its 36 mm steel case houses calibre Oris 763. It is attached to a black leather strap.
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Shine
In partnership with the French firm Repetto, Raymond Weil has created a Shine watch in steel measuring 32 mm in diameter inspired by the world of ballet. It features a galvanised silver-toned satin sun-brushed dial enhanced with a subtle white tulle motif. In addition to its classic metal bracelet, it is also paired with two straps made out of Repetto leather.
Symphonette
Longines presents new variations of its oval Symphonette watch crafted in rose gold and steel and driven by a quartz movement. This model features a sleek white mother-of-pearl dial decorated with diamond indexes. Available in two sizes, it is watertight to 30 metres.
Ebel THE RETURN OF THE SPORT CLASSIC
THIS YEAR, EBEL IS CELEBRATING THE 40th th ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ICONIC MODEL FROM THE 1970s,, THE EBEL SPORT CLASSIC, BY UNVEILING A REVAMPED VERSION AVAILABLE IN THREE SIZES… ENOUGH TO FIT THE WRISTS OF BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.
Ebel Sport Classic Gent (40 mm).
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Established in 1911 in La Chaux-deFonds, Switzerland, Ebel truly took off with the launch of its Sport Classic model in 1977. Unique in its class, the watch was unlike any other at the time. With its wave-shaped link bracelet fully integrated into the case, today the watchmaker’s trademark feature, this collection created by designer Eddy Schöpfer was an unprecedented success and sparked the sport chic trend, more relevant than ever today. Combining gold and steel, the Sport Classic watch has earned fans with the innovative design of its delicately-curved, hexagonally-shaped case. The five screws on the case accentuate the identity of the watch, which over the years has become a fully-fledged watch icon.
This collection created by designer Eddy Schöpfer was an unprecedented success and sparked the sport chic trend. 40 YEARS ALREADY!
The Ebel Sport Classic, whose beauty lies in its simplicity, has become a cornerstone of the Ebel brand. Elegant and timeless, it is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. To celebrate it, and give it new impetus, Ebel is releasing a new version of the watch, now available in three different diameters: 24 mm, 29 mm and 40 mm, meaning that gentlemen can now sport one too! With its sophisticated geometric shapes, this watch crafted in stainless steel features an 18-carat yellow gold bezel held in place by five yellow gold screws, a material also used for the hexagonal crown bearing an embossed “E” logo. Among the new details, the font used for the Roman numerals, painted in black like the indexes, and the new sharper wave shape on the bracelet giving it a more contemporary look. Slim and sleek, the new bracelet is a perfect match for the rounded case and provides even greater comfort. While some models feature a diamond-set bezel, every model houses an ETA quartz movement.
Ebel Sport Classic Lady (29 mm).
Did you know?
Ebel was born of a love story. Indeed, the watchmaker was founded by Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy and is simply named after their initials.
The beauty of white
Omega
Montblanc
Speedmaster
Bohème Perpetual Calendar
Omega releases a new interpretation of its iconic ladies’ Speedmaster, powered by calibre Omega 3330. Coupled with its 38 mm diameter and its steel case enhanced with a diamond-set bezel, it features a white dial with two counters which are now oval shaped, like the date window located at 6 o’clock.
Equipped with automatic calibre MB 29.15 with the perpetual calendar function which requires only one adjustment every 100 years, this watch in the Bohème line has a 36 mm case in red gold and a diamond-set bezel. Its guilloche dial features leaf-shaped hands and floral Arabic numerals.
TAG Heuer
Bell&Ross
Carrera Lady Full White
BR S White Ceramic
TAG Heuer has come out with new versions of its Carrera Lady. With a diameter of 36 mm, its new case is directly inspired by the Carrera Heuer-01 for him. It is offered in a Full White version with a mother-of-pearl dial adorned with diamond markers and attached to a matching leather strap.
This 39 mm BR S watch is fully decked out in white ceramic. Its dial, which is also white, displays hours and minutes as well as small seconds at 6 o’clock and the date at half past four. Water resistant to 100 metres, its case houses a quartz movement.
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Elegant in all ways, this iconic Wave comes in a 30 mm case crafted in brushed and polished stainless steel, like the bracelet, thus highlighting a white mother-of-pearl dial with an undulating wave pattern featuring three hands and 11 diamond markers.
This 36 mm watch crafted entirely in white high-tech ceramic is fitted with a bezel and dial set with diamonds. With a clean look, the dial simply displays three hands, Roman numerals and a date window at 3 o’clock.
Hamilton
Tissot
Open Heart Lady
This Jazzmaster Open Heart Lady comes in a steel case measuring 34 mm in diameter and is driven by the new decorated Hamilton calibre H-10 with a power reserve of 80 hours. The calibre is visible through the dial in the heart of a three-dimensional flower.
Ballade
Timeless, the Tissot Ballade is a beautiful dress watch in steel equipped with the automatic Powermatic 80 movement, which for the first times has a silicon hairspring. With its white mother-of-pearl dial and its 30 mm diameter, it perfectly fits the wrist of any woman.
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COLOURED STONES HAVE ALWAYS FASCINATED US WITH THEIR BEAUTY AND RARITY. PRECIOUS, FINE OR ORGANIC, THEY ALL COME FROM THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH. FROM RUBIES TO OPALS TO TANZANITE, EACH STONE CAPTURES THE LIGHT LIKE NOTHING ELSE.
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any millions of years ago… There is no precise date as to the formation of stones under the Earth’s surface, but we do know that it dates back to tens of millions, if not billions, of years ago, and it occurred in different types of rocks (volcanic, metamorphic and sedimentary). While it’s true that some stones are able to form in different environments, we make a distinction between stones that come from volcanic rocks or liquid substances (rubies, sapphires, emeralds, amethysts and many others), stones resulting from changes due to the environment (tanzanite, lapis lazuli, etc.), stones that come from surface rocks (opal, agate, etc.) and those that form in the Earth’s mantle (which is the case of the diamond).
The colour of a stone depends on its chemical composition and/or on the formation of crystals.
Stone extraction The place where precious and semi-precious stones are found is called a deposit. It becomes a mine when gemstones begin to be extracted from it. A single deposit can sometimes lead to the creation of several mines. Precious and semi-precious stone deposits are primarily concentrated in an area that extends from the Tropic of Cancer to the north to the Tropic of Capricorn to the south. A distinction is made between the type of deposit, either primary or secondary. In the former, gemstones are found in the place where they were formed, while in the latter, we find gemstones which have been displaced as a result of erosion. The importance of colour Although experts are not in agreement regarding a system to grade coloured stones like the one used for diamonds, many criteria are taken into account to determine a stone’s value, including colour, weight, cut, clarity, rarity, etc. Colour is obviously one of the main factors in determining the value of a coloured precious or semi-precious stone. Its hue, its nuances, its intensity and the way it plays with light are some of the characteristics considered by a gemmologist. The colour of a stone, for its part, depends on its chemical composition and/or on the formation of crystals. Some stones, such as tourmaline, bring together all the colours of the rainbow. The value of a coloured gemstone also varies according to its weight, which is expressed in carats (one carat equals 0.20 grams). And hardness is another factor taken into account, which is determined using the Mohs scale, a scale that grades stones from 1 to 10 based on a mineral of reference, with the diamond being the hardest. Finally, another important criterion: the cut. Indeed, cutting a stone well unveils all its beauty. That is where the lapidary comes in; only he or she knows how to cut stones. Different cuts for gemstones include cabochon, heart-shaped, cushion cut, pear-shaped, baguette, princess, etc. Stones that heal? Lithotherapy is a method of healing that assures that the energy released by stones can cure different ailments. For example, citrine (the stone of happiness and joy) drives away fatigue, emerald improves eyesight, blue sapphire relieves tension, opal promotes sleep, ruby reinforces confidence, tanzanite stimulates the imagination, etc. When buying your next piece of jewellery, you can now knowingly choose the stone that best suits you!
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THE SOURCE OF COLOURED STONES CITRINE, FROM THE LATIN WORD CITRUS (BRAZIL)
AMETHYST FROM THE GREEK WORD AMETHYSTOS MEANING “NOT DRUNKEN” (MADAGASCAR) Other places of extraction Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, India, Russia... Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz. Although it is the most precious of its family, it is widespread throughout the world. Nonetheless, much of it is found in Madagascar. Its colour ranges from purplish pink to deep violet and also includes mauve and purple.
Other places of extraction Madagascar, Bolivia, United States, Myanmar, Namibia, Russia… Citrine is a quartz stone that is yellow in colour due to its iron content. Natural citrine ranges from pale yellow to lemon yellow; however, when these stones are subject to high temperatures, their colour will become darker. Likewise, when heated artificially, amethyst can be transformed into citrine.
EMERALD, FROM A PERSIAN WORD MEANING “GREEN STONE” (COLOMBIA) Other places of extraction Brazil, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Madagascar… The emerald is the green variety of beryl. Classified as one of the four traditional precious stones alongside sapphire, ruby and diamond, the emerald was discovered around 2000 BC near the Red Sea. Colombia is the primary producer today. The mines of Muzo, Coscuez and Chivor provide the most beautiful specimens, with a particularly intense green.
SPESSARTITE GARNET, FROM THE SPESSART MOUNTAINS IN GERMANY, WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED IN 1832 (NAMIBIA) Other places of extraction Mainly the African continent (Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania and Madagascar). Garnet, known for its hardness and shine, includes stones of different natures, among which is spessartite (often called mandarin garnet). The mines of this stone were only recently discovered in Namibia and Mozambique in the early 1990s. Its colour ranges from a bright sun orange to a brownish red resulting from its high manganese content.
RUBY, FROM THE LATIN RUBEUS MEANING RED (MYANMAR) BLACK DIAMOND (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) Other places of extraction Mainly Brazil. The black diamond, nicknamed “Carbonado” by the Portuguese in the 17th century for its resemblance to coal, captivates us with its colour. Moreover, it is an exceptionally hard stone, even harder than conventional diamonds. Although its origin has not yet been precisely determined, some scientists believe that the black diamond results from a chemical reaction with the presence of coal in the ground, while others claim that it was formed by the impact of meteorites.
Other places of extraction Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique… The ruby is part of the corundum family and is the hardest stone after diamonds (9 on the Mohs scale of hardness). Ninety percent of world production comes from Myanmar (formerly Burma), where the most valuable stones are found in the valley of Mogok. The most sought after rubies are “pigeon blood” rubies with their carmine red colour. Ruby colour ranges from light, almost pink, red to purplish red.
SAPPHIRE, FROM THE GREEK WORD SAPPHEIROS AND THE HEBREW WORD SAPPIR WHICH FOR A LONG TIME WAS USED TO REFER TO BLUE STONES (SRI LANKA) Other places of extraction Mainly Tanzania and Madagascar. Like the ruby, the sapphire belongs to the corundum family. Most commercially sold sapphires come from Sri Lanka, from the region of Ratnapura, which has been producing the stones since ancient times. That is why we often refer to “Ceylon sapphires”, Ceylon being the former name of the country. The stone’s blue colour comes in all shades, from light to deep. The most sought after stones are from Kashmir with their velvety blue colour.
OPAL, FROM THE LATIN WORD OPALUS BORROWED FROM THE ANCIENT GREEK OPÁLLIOS DERIVED FROM THE SANSKRIT WORD UPALA MEANING “PRECIOUS STONE” (AUSTRALIA) Other places of extraction United States, Mexico, Brazil, Ethiopia… For thousands of years, opals were collected on the territory of the current Slovakia. Today, Australia is the site of the main deposits, which are special because the stone is of sedimentary origin. Opal is characterised by iridescent reflections encompassing all the colours of the rainbow. There are many varieties of opal: black, white, fire, etc. Shakespeare considered it to be the “queen of gems”.
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Diamond batteries MADE FROM RADIOACTIVE WASTE… A BRITISH RESEARCH TEAM CAUSED A STIR RECENTLY WITH THEIR PROJECT TO INVENT ELECTRICAL BATTERIES MADE WITH SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS CREATED USING RADIOACTIVE WASTE FROM FORMER NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS.
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om Scott is a research professor specialising in radioactive material at the University of Bristol. He came up with the idea to use carbon-14 extracted from former nuclear power plants to generate electricity. In other words, with his project, he wants to give radioactive waste a second life by recycling it in order to draw electricity from it once again. Indeed, the carbon-14 in graphite blocks used to moderate nuclear reactions at nuclear power plants can, once removed, be converted into gas. And it is this gas which will be used to made radioactive diamonds. Because a diamond is simply carbon that has crystallised after being subjected to very high pressure and temperatures! Hence, Tom Scott and his team have managed to develop an artificial diamond that, once placed in a radioactive field, is capable of producing electricity continuously. As a result, their project can result in the production of diamond batteries able to generate electricity for thousands of years!
Omega A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SO-CALLED
MOONWATCH THIS YEAR, OMEGA IS CELEBRATING THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF ITS RENOWNED SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE MOONWATCH, GIVING US THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A LOOK BACK ON ITS EXCITING HISTORY.
The new Omega Speedmaster Automatic.
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A legend is born Sixty years ago, Omega presented its line of professional watches, including the very first Speedmaster, reference CK 2915, which was originally intended for wearers devoted to motor sports. Equipped with the mechanical movement Omega 321, it was distinguished by its tachymeter scale located outside the dial (a world first at the time) and its “Broad Arrow” hands. That same year, the USSR put history’s first artificial satellite into orbit, Sputnik 1.
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Reference CK 2998 A new version of the Speedmaster was presented two years later under reference CK 2998. It featured two primary developments: Alpha hands and an aluminium tachymeter scale in black providing better legibility. There was no change in the movement. It was this model which was chosen by the astronauts in the Mercury programme, thus making it the first watch to be officially worn in space.
Speedmaster “Dark Side of the Moon” Black Black.
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NASA approved In the early 1960s, NASA was looking for a chronograph able to withstand the harsh conditions encountered in space. Released in 1963, model ST 105.003 underwent a battery of very demanding tests alongside several other chronographs by competing brands. Following these tests, the Omega Speedmaster was certified “Flight qualified by NASA for all Manned Space Missions” and designated as the official NASA chronograph during the Gemini 3 mission. It was also in 1965 that the word “Professional” appeared on the dial.
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First watch ever worn on the moon In 1968, Omega developed a new movement, the calibre Omega 861, successor to the famous calibre 321. Subsequently, following the challenge launched by President John F. Kennedy to send an astronaut to the moon, on 21 July 1969, the Omega Speedmaster Professional became the first watch to be worn on the moon, where it was proudly sported on the wrist of American astronaut Buzz Aldrin. It has since then been referred to as the Moonwatch.
Speedmaster “Grey Side of the Moon”.
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Rescue of Apollo 13 In April 1970, the Omega Speedmaster helped save the lives of the three astronauts on the Apollo 13 space mission after one of the oxygen tanks exploded. The three men needed to improvise to keep the vessel on course and used the famous chronograph as the only timekeeping device on board. After this event, Omega was awarded the Silver Snoopy Award, which is why many special editions of the Speedmaster feature the image of the famous beagle.
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The new Omega Speedmaster Automatic To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Speedmaster is back in a sportier version with a motor racing air. Dressed all in black in keeping with the trend, it is enhanced with discreet orange accents including the lining on the perforated leather strap, the word “tachymeter” on the bezel and the hour and minute hands. Its stainless steel 44.25 mm case topped with a black ceramic tachymeter bezel houses an elegant black dial featuring three sub-dials located at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock. This new Omega Speedmaster Automatic is driven by the self-winding calibre Omega 9900, which builds up a 60-hour power reserve thanks to its two barrels.
Speedmaster “White Side of the Moon”.
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astronomical complications IT IS BECAUSE THE UNIVERSE HAS ALWAYS FASCINATED MANKIND THAT WATCH MANUFACTURERS ARE BRINGING ASTRONOMICAL COMPLICATIONS INTO LINE WITH TODAY’S TASTES. FROM THE SIMPLE DAY OF THE WEEK TO THE COMPLEX EQUATION OF TIME, THEY ARE OFTEN STUNNING AND REQUIRE GREAT EXPERTISE.
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Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Chronograph Annual Calendar with a sophisticated moon-phase display at 3 o’clock.
HE CHALLENGE OF WATCH CALENDARS
With its leap years and irregular months, the Gregorian calendar is a real headache for watchmakers when it comes time to reproducing it on the dial. There are different kinds of complications related to our calendar. First off, the simple calendar. It displays the date but does not account for the lengths of months. It must therefore be corrected manually many times throughout the year. As for the full calendar, it indicates the day, the date and the month but is only programmed to take into account 31 days and hence needs to be manually corrected five times per year. A more precise complication is the annual calendar, which accounts for both 30- and 31-day months and as a result only needs to be corrected once a year, at the end of February. Next is the quadrennial or leap-year calendar, which only has to be adjusted once every four years! Indeed, this type of calendar takes into account months lasting 28, 30 and 31 days. For even greater precision, the perpetual calendar displays the date, the day and the month while taking into account the length of the months and leap years. Lastly there is the so-called secular perpetual calendar, a complication reserved for the most demanding of wearers which accounts for the 400-year
Omega Constellation Globemaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer Annual Calendar. Each of the facets of the “Pie Pan” includes a month of the year in keeping with the Annual Calendar function.
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cycles of the Gregorian calendar, as only the secular years divisible by 400 are actually leap years! POETIC MOON PHASES
Cherished by both watch manufacturers and connoisseurs alike, the moon phase complication is imbued with poetry. Watches equipped with this complication display the lunar cycle on the dial: new moon, third quarter, full moon and first quarter. This cycle is usually indicated using a system with a disc and a window and sometimes even a hand. However, the moon phase displayed on the dial is 29.5 days, whereas the cycle actually lasts 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.8 seconds (or 29.53 days). There is therefore a more sophisticated, more precise moon phase complication referred to as “astronomical”, which only needs to be adjusted once every 122 years, since it accounts for a moon phase lasting 29 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes. A veritable aesthetic asset for a watch, major watch manufacturers often offer moon phase dials with stunning decorations and finishes. The moon phase indication on a timepiece is becoming increasingly more highly regarded by women as well, who are now watch complication enthusiasts. But also…
There are many complementary astronomical complications, including the large date (a mechanism with two independent discs making the date very easy to read), the week of the year complication, the sunrise and sunset display, the sign of the zodiac indication, the tide indication, and so on.
THE EQUATION OF TIME, WHAT IS IT?
The new IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph in red gold with displays for the date, day, month, year in four digits and perpetual moon phase.
According to solar time, days only last exactly 24 hours four times a year, on 15 April, 14 June, 1 September and 24 December. On every other date, days are either longer or shorter. From this difference comes the term “equation of time”. Watches equipped with the equation of time complication are very difficult to make and usually feature several other astronomical indications. There are different ways to display the equation of time. Nevertheless, most watches with this complication have a sub-dial or auxiliary sector where a hand moves from minus 16 minutes to plus 14 minutes. As a result, all one has to do is mentally add or subtract this difference from the time indicated (mean time) to know the true time. “Running equation” models exist in order to avoid having to do this mental calculation. These are very exclusive pieces which have two minute hands: one indicating mean time and the other, true time.
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Race-inspired design for the interior.
Fixed rear spoiler in carbon fibre, like the underbody, exhaust pipes, hood vents, etc.
Light 21-inch wheels. Weight: 2280 kg. Red brake callipers.
710 hp W12 twin-turbo 6-litre engine · Torque of 1017 Nm from 2050 to 4500 rpm. · From 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 sec. · Top speed of 336 km/h.
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Bentley Supersports B55 Chronograph designed as a tribute to the new Continental Supersports.
BENTLEY HAS COME OUT WITH A NEW VERSION OF ITS CONTINENTAL GT NAMED SUPERSPORTS THAT DOES NOT SACRIFICE THE BACKSEAT… THIS ALLOWS IT TO MAKE ITS CLAIM AS THE FASTEST FOUR-SEATER IN THE WORLD.
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n outstanding Continental In late 2017, a new generation will replace the icon that appeared in 2003. Available in a coupe or convertible, the new Bentley Continental Supersports redefines the standards for a Grand Tourer that is both luxurious and sporty, a duality that is the hallmark of the English company. An outstanding vehicle, the new Bentley Continental Supersports can boast of being the world’s fastest four-seater and the most lightweight model in its class (although by no means a featherweight!). The silhouette of this new Continental is enhanced with a new aerodynamic body kit featuring side skirts and a rear spoiler. Bentley has also revamped the braking system with 8-piston callipers and larger discs. As for the cabin, it has also been redesigned to give it a sportier feel.
Available in a coupe or convertible, the new Bentley Continental Supersports redefines the standards for a Grand Tourer.
Impressive power Bentley has performed some in-depth work on the Continental GT Speed W12 twin-turbo 6-litre engine for this new Continental Supersports. The result? An increase in horsepower from 642 to 710 and max torque of 1017 Nm delivered to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 336 km/h for the coupe version. This impressive power is possible thanks to the new pair of turbochargers and a revised charge-air cooling system.
Bentley Supersports B55, a limited edition connected chronograph Partnered with Bentley since 2003, Breitling has unveiled a 500-piece limited edition of its Bentley Supersports B55 model in order to commemorate the launch of the Continental Supersports. This connected chronograph, which is watertight to 100 m, stands out with its imposing titanium case measuring 46 mm in diameter featuring a dial in carbon fibre, an all-important material in the carmaking industry. For the first time, Breitling for Bentley has equipped one of its chronographs with an electronic movement, a new version of its B55 connected calibre, which is COSC certified and enhanced with special functions just for automobiles. In addition to the flyback function, the lap timer and the electronic tachymeter, the Bentley Supersports B55 also has three types of exclusive chronograph functions: “chrono rallye”, “chrono race” and “regularity rallye”. The mobile app to which the watch is connected was developed in Switzerland; connecting to a smartphone makes it possible to improve the watch’s various functions and store or transmit data.
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THE GIBRALTAR MUSIC FESTIVAL HAS COME TO AN END. WELL, NOT ENTIRELY, SINCE THE CHANNEL MTV HAS TAKEN OVER THE REINS. NOW THE MTV GIBRALTAR CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL IS HERE, THE FIRST EDITION OF WHICH WILL BE HELD ON THE 2ND AND 3RD OF SEPTEMBER, WITH VICTORIA STADIUM AS THE VENUE.
MTV Gibraltar Calling Music Festival
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ince its creation in 2012, the Gibraltar Music Festival has become a very popular event both locally and internationally. This year, the festival is soaring to greater heights with a new first-rate partnership with the American musical channel MTV which will make the event more visible. Indeed, in addition to becoming part of the festival’s name, MTV will also take charge of promoting the event on all its platforms and social networks.
After hosting the group Stereophonics, Rosario and the American artist Ne-Yo last year, the eclectic MTV Gibraltar Calling Music Festival is set to launch with the confirmation of many international artists to play on the Main Stage like Jonas Blue, Charli XCX, the group Bastille, Steve Aoki, Fatboy Slim and even the hip hop artist Tinie Tempah, who wrote the hits Pass Out and Girls Like. Moreover, other artists are also confirmed to perform on the Classic Stage, including the 1980s female pop group Bananarama as well as Glen Matlock (the first bassist for the Sex Pistols) and the Village People! Years & Years
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Raymond Weil THE LOVE OF MUSIC
There is a printed portrait of David Bowie on the caseback.
THIS YEAR, SWISS WATCHMAKER RAYMOND WEIL IS ONCE AGAIN REASSERTING ITS MUSICAL FIBRE BY CELEBRATING THE GENIUS OF BRITISH ROCK ICON DAVID BOWIE WITH A LIMITED EDITION OF ITS FREELANCER MODEL.
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ith over 35 years of involvement in the music industry, Raymond Weil has made music a vehicle to express its values and knowhow. A veritable source of inspiration, music is at the heart of all its partnerships, whether with artists, major brands (particularly with American guitar maker Gibson), concert halls (the Royal Albert Hall in London, for example), foundations or award ceremonies. Indeed, Raymond Weil has been the Official Watch & Timing Sponsor of the BRIT Awards for the past 10 years. After paying tribute to the Beatles last year, this year the company has dedicated a limited edition to pop star David Bowie, who passed away in January 2016. Neither watch enthusiasts nor fans of the artist will be disappointed! Housed in a steel case measuring 42.5 mm in A new model with the image of the Beatles!
diameter, the dial of the David Bowie Freelancer is reminiscent of a vinyl record and features some of the British artist’s most emblematic design cues. These include the lightning bolt painted in red at 12 o’clock, identical to the one painted across Bowie’s face for the first time on the cover of the Aladdin Sane album in 1973, as well as the pop art logo designed by Andy Warhol revealed on the cover of the album Diamond Dogs in 1974. Limited to 3,000 numbered pieces, the watch beats to the tempo of a mechanical self-winding movement with a 38-hour power reserve, calibre RW4200. In addition, on the caseback there is a printed portrait of David Bowie taken in 1974 by the famous photographer of legends Terry O’Neill. The watch is accompanied by an elegant black leather strap with red stitching.
Raymond Weil is continuing its collaboration with the world’s best known rock group this year with a new 3,000-piece limited edition watch featuring the image of the Beatles. More specifically, the silhouettes of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr crossing the famous pedestrian crossing are displayed at 4 o’clock on the dial of the Abbey Road version of the Maestro.
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REINTERPRETATION OF A CLASSIC TIMEPIECE
KONSTANTIN GRCIC, THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED GERMAN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, IS BEHIND THE NEW RADO CERAMICA, WHICH HAS A MORE CONTEMPORARY STYLE THAN ITS PREDECESSOR.
The Konstantin Grcic’s signature model, limited to just 701 pieces.
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New Rado Ceramica with a small second sub-dial at 6 o’clock and a date window at 12 o’clock.
In the 1980s, Rado was the first watch brand to use ceramic, which has since then become a true signature of the brand.
ho is Konstantin Grcic? Born in Munich in 1965, Konstantin Grcic trained as a cabinetmaker before going on to study design at the Royal College of Art in London. He then joined the studio of Jasper Morrison, the famous English designer, before setting up his own studio, the Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design (KGID), in 1991 in his hometown. Recognised with numerous international design awards, his work is part of the permanent collections at the largest museums in the world, including the MoMA in New York and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. The new look of Rado Ceramica An icon of minimalist design, the Rado Ceramica was created in 1990. It was the first Rado watch to have a case and strap fashioned in a single piece of black high-tech ceramic. It also stood out at the time for the purity of its dial, featuring the minimum number of elements. Precise, elegant and modern, it has managed to seduce both men and women. Today the icon is reborn thanks to the talent of designer Konstantin Grcic, coming to life in a more classic form with a monobloc case and slightly curved edges. An initial model includes a seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock and a date window
3 questions for Konstantin Grcic What’s your relationship with time, with watches? I have always had a strong sense of time. And time really matters to me. Timing is about discipline, but it can also be something quite sensual, elegant. The right timing plays a key role in life. And I have always been aware of that. I got my first watch when I was six years old and I have been wearing one ever since. I get up and put it on; I go to bed and take it off. What were your sources of inspiration, your ideas for redesigning the Rado Ceramica? The redesign of a classic is always a challenging brief. As a designer, you take on a clear responsibility not to spoil the legacy of the original. The design process forces you to decide how close to stay to the original and how far to depart from it. The original Ceramica still looks pretty amazing today. It’s absolutely iconic and pure. And that
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at 12 o’clock. The signature model is limited to 701 pieces. It is distinguished by the differing structure of its case and the creative use of typography on the dial (numerals are used for 3, 6 and 9, while the other indexes are shown with a small grey triangle). Women will not be left on the sidelines, as there are two models just for them: in black or white ceramic with set diamonds. Ceramic, so chic In the 1980s, Rado was the first watch brand to use ceramic, and since then it has become a true signature of the brand. Renowned for its watches which are among the most durable in the world, Rado offers innovative designs and uses revolutionary materials. Its keywords? Durability, beauty and comfort. The high-tech ceramic developed by the company meets these three requirements perfectly. Moreover, ceramic has become a favoured material for many watchmakers for its exceptional qualities. Rado has also managed to produce this ceramic in different colours, which are all available in a matte or high-gloss finish. In addition to being lightweight, it also adapts to the body’s temperature and prevents the feeling of cold or hot on the skin. It is also effective against all manner of wear and tear and offers exceptional scratch resistance. Lastly, since it is a non-metallic material, it will not cause any sort of allergic reaction.
clearly inspired my design – not only in a formal sense, but also in terms of its uncompromising attitude. I chose to approach the project from a very subjective point of view. I asked myself: what would change the original Ceramica into a watch I would wear today? How long did it take you to create the new design? My first contact with the Rado team dates back to exactly three years ago. From there, it took us around four to five months to come up with the initial design concept. After that, it’s all development – going over every detail of the watch in incredibly small steps of refinement. Of course, it’s not unusual that the development of a new product takes that amount of time. A watch is like a tiny engine. It has to work in every aspect. Now, after all that time, I am very excited that I will be able to wear my own Rado Ceramica watch.
The Great Blue Hole of Belize is one of the world’s most famous diving zones.
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Belize A WONDERLAND FOR DIVERS
A FORMER BRITISH COLONY, BELIZE IS THE ONLY ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY IN CENTRAL AMERICA. SANDWICHED BETWEEN MEXICO AND GUATEMALA, IT OFFERS A SURPRISING MIX OF ENGLISH TRADITIONS AND CARIBBEAN CUSTOMS. IT ALSO HAS THE SECOND LARGEST BARRIER REEF IN THE WORLD AFTER AUSTRALIA, MAKING IT A FAVOURITE DESTINATION FOR ALL SCUBA DIVING ENTHUSIASTS.
D When to go and how to get there Winter is the best time to go to Belize; it is the dry season, which goes from December to April. It is also, inevitably, the period with the most tourism. To get there, you will have to make a stopover in the United States. Several companies fly from Miami, Houston and Los Angeles. There are also flights from the capital of Guatemala.
espite its small size, Belize has the largest coral formation in the Northern Hemisphere. With its 300 kilometres of coastline and multitude of atolls, islands and islets, it contains some of the most beautiful diving spots in the Caribbean, which is why it is visited by divers from around the world, as well as because of the fact that conditions are ideal nearly all year long, with little differences in water temperature or visibility. It is best, nonetheless, to avoid the cyclone period from August to October. Standing out from the translucent water with its deep blue colour, the Great Blue Hole diving spot is one of the best known in the world. To get there, you have to reach Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll located 80 kilometres from the mainland, about two hours by boat and with no fewer than 50 diving sites to explore! Known for its famous stalactites and stalagmites, some of which are several metres long, the Great Blue Hole was created by the collapse of a limestone cave. Measuring 120 metres in depth and 300 metres in diameter, it is an extraordinary
When to go and how to get there
Winter is the best time to go to Belize; it is the dry season, which goes from December to April. It is also, inevitably, the period with the most tourism. To get there, you will have to make a stopover in the United States. Several companies fly from Miami, Houston and Los Angeles. There are also flights from the capital of Guatemala.
Three varieties of sea turtles, green, hawksbill and loggerhead, nest in Belize.
The coastal area of Belize is an outstanding natural system consisting of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere.
But also… • Visit Belize City, the country’s largest city and former capital, which was founded in 1638 by buccaneers and pirates. It is the ideal starting point for visiting the country.
place for diving made famous by French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Diving becomes interesting after a depth of 40 metres, meaning that it is a site for the most experienced divers. Also located at Lighthouse Reef is the Aquarium, a spot named for its plentiful wildlife. Surrounded by stunning coral, you will discover an abundance of fish as well as giant tortoises, lobsters, nurse sharks and trumpet fish. For some more awesome diving, head to Ambergris Caye, near the town of San Pedro, where you will find Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a protected marine park located in a deep cut in the barrier reef. It is home to bountiful marine life surrounded by stunning coral. The reserve is divided into three zones: the coral reef; the grass beds from where it is possible to enter Boca Ciega, a cave full of schools of fish; and the mangrove zone. Further to the south of Ambergris Caye, you can also visit Shark Ray Alley, a favourite gathering point for sharks in the Caribbean.
San Pedro is a town on the southern part of the Ambergris Caye, the largest of all of Belize’s hundreds of islands.
Turneffe Atoll is the largest of the three atolls in Belize (the third is Glovers Reef ). It is made up of several hundred islands and islets covered in mangroves and beautiful lagoons. It has over 70 diving spots sure to provide spectacular underwater discoveries. The colours of the coral are remarkable and there is an amazing variety of marine life. Here you will find tons of schools of small tropical fish and others of large barracudas swimming alongside manta rays, tortoises and dolphins. Special mention must also be made of The Elbow site, which boasts visibility and purity comparable to what you’ll find in the Pacific. The drop-off is magnificent and the underwater setting is stunning. Expect to see large animals such as manta rays, dolphins and hammerhead sharks in action. Finally, coral lovers will be taken away by Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore the city of Lamanai buried in the thick jungle by boat in a very Indiana-Joneslike setting. You will discover a 34-meter high pyramid and a temple with carved bas-reliefs. • Contemplate the view from the top of the El Castillo pyramid in the Mayan site of Xunantunich, meaning “stone woman”. The largest Mayan tomb in the country was recently found in this magical place. • Venture into the Cockscomb Sanctuary, which covers an area of almost 50,000 hectares. It is the world’s first nature reserve dedicated to protecting the jaguar and an ideal place for observing the region’s plant and animal life. • Chill out on Caye Caulker, a small Caribbean island belonging to Belize. Its relaxed atmosphere, its colourful houses, its beautiful white sand beaches and its crystal clear waters will undoubtedly entice you.
Diving watches THE BIG BLUE THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A WIDER CHOICE THAN TODAY WHEN IT COMES TO DIVING WATCHES. WITH INCREASINGLY GREATER WATER RESISTANCE, A UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATING BEZEL AND A FLUORESCENT DISPLAY, HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JUMPING IN THE WATER!
The time squared
The BR 03-92 Diver is the first diving watch by Bell&Ross. Guaranteed water resistant to 300 metres, it is driven by a Swiss-made self-winding mechanical movement. For optimal readability, the black on the dial contrasts with the white of the hour markers.
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ecalling the facts The need for watertightness arose with the creation of wristwatches. Both were improvements in relation to pocket watches. It was in the early 1930s that major watch manufacturers took an interest in the problem, and in 1926, Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, invented the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. In fact, he filed a patent for the invention of the screw-down crown which resolved the problems of sealing. In 1932, Omega was who stood out with its Art Deco style Marine model. The dial and movement of this watch were housed inside a removable case which thus made it possible to protect the crown.
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Until that time equipped by Rolex, in the late 1960s, the men of the British Royal Navy adopted an Omega watch, the Seamaster 300, especially designed in 1957 for divers and professionals who work underwater. To celebrate its anniversary, Omega is paying tribute to the model with a reissue that is very true to the original!
The Seamaster 300, 60th Anniversary Limited Edition.
The race to improved water resistance The invention of the compressed air tank and regulator in the early 1940s played an important role in the emergence of so-called recreational diving and therefore in the development of the diving watch. Watch manufacturers competed with ingenuity to offer models with increasingly tighter seals. Rolex is who currently holds the record for the best water resistance, a record it has held since 23 January 1960, when one of its watches reached a depth of 10,916 metres on the arm of a bathyscaphe. Let’s not forget, though, that the Omega Seamaster 600 (or Ploprof ) was chosen by Jean-Yves Cousteau in the 1970s, as it was guaranteed waterproof to 1,200 metres. The ISO 6425 standard, a guarantee of quality Watertightness is not the only feature used to define a diving watch these days. Shock resistance, magnetic resistance, accuracy, reliability, readability and comfort on the wrist are some of the qualities that must be met by a diving watch. Indeed, diving watches have conquered a wider consumer base than just divers. Nowadays, to be considered a diving watch, a timepiece must adhere to the ISO 6425 standard. That is, it must withstand diving in water at depths of at least 100 m as well as possess a system to control the time (a unidirectional rotating bezel), time information must be legible at a distance of 25 cm in the dark, there must be an indicator that the watch is running and the watch must be antimagnetic and shock resistant.
Guide to the water resistance of watches The water resistance of a watch refers to the level of water pressure it can withstand. This degree of resistance is systematically indicated on the dial or on the caseback · Not water resistant: Protected against accidental splashes of water. Also applies to old watches and watches that have not been tested in over five years. · 3 ATM (30 metres): Withstands moisture and splashes. Suitable for everyday use. · 5 ATM (50 metres): Withstands light usage in the water (bathing, swimming pool). Beware of shower jets that are too strong, as they can damage the watch. · 10 ATM (100 metres): Withstands immersion but only in shallow water (swimming, surfing, snorkelling). · 20 ATM (200 metres): Withstands use in deep water such as scuba diving (at a depth of less than 50 metres, however), jet skiing and high board diving. · 30 ATM (300 metres): Withstands dives in deep waters. Note: water resistance should never be considered permanent; it is ensured by gaskets that can deteriorate over time.
For a good cause
This Aquatimer in a limited edition of 500 units stems from the collaboration between IWC and American photographer Michael Muller, who has been very close to sharks in recent years. Its caseback is engraved with hammerhead sharks.
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So vintage
The Superocean Heritage II perpetuates the unique style of the original 1957 model. Its steel case comes in a diameter of 46 mm and is water resistant to 200 metres. Opposite, the “bronze” version fitted with an exclusive rubber-leather strap.
Rich in colour
Omega offers us a very colourful diving watch with the Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue”. Predominantly blue accented with orange, it features a ceramic case measuring 45.5 mm in diameter. It is powered by the Omega Master Chronometer calibre 8906.
Orange is the new black
This year Hamilton has released the Khaki Navy Scuba watch, a diving watch measuring 40 mm in diameter that is watertight to 100 metres and contains a self-winding mechanical calibre H-10 featuring an 80-hour power reserve.
A CLOSER LOOK ORIS HAMMERHEAD LIMITED EDITION
Link bracelet in steel.
Markers and hands coated in Super-LumiNova®.
Large separate day and date windows.
Blue “lollipop” central seconds hand.
Screw-down safety crown and crown guard.
Unidirectional rotating bezel in ceramic with a minute scale.
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ris presents a 2,000-unit limited edition of its new Aquis that will help fight the threat of shark extinction by raising funds for the non-profit preservation organisation Pelagios Kakunjá. Indeed, global experts in marine conservation are sounding the alarm having observed the constant decline in shark populations. Watertight to 500 metres, the new Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition is part of the second generation of the Aquis collection. Powered by automatic mechanical movement Oris Cal. 752, it reflects the colours of the ocean with a central seconds hand and minute scale around the outer edge in blue which contrast with the grey dial. The screw-down caseback is engraved with a representation of a hammerhead shark and the limited edition number. It comes with a black rubber strap.
Oris Aquis case in steel measuring 45.5 mm in diameter.
Riva 76’ Bahamas ONE STEP CLOSER TO PERFECTION The main deck is spacious and protected by a windscreen of double-curved laminated glass.
The master suite and interior spaces have been redesigned for the occasion.
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Length: 23.25 m. Draft: 1.98 m. Engine: two MAN V 12 1550 MPH engines. Transmission: V-Drive. Fuel tank: 5,600 litres. Water tank: 840 litres. Maximum speed: 32 knots. Cruising speed: 28 knots. People on board: 16.
THE ART OF BOATING IS ENRICHED WITH THIS SPORTY MODEL THAT HAS A PATENTED “C-TOP” WHICH ENABLES TRANSFORMATION FROM AN OPEN TO A COUPÉ YACHT.
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ou only need to see the pictures to understand that this is one of the most beautiful, most sophisticated and most exclusive vessels on the market. Designed by the Ferretti Group, of which Riva is part, this 76’ Bahamas is one step further on the path started in 2015 with the launch of the 88’ Domino and the 88’ Florida, two models that included the convertible top technology. The result is a sharp, powerful, aggressive, luxurious yacht. The hull has a very aerodynamic profile and combines metallic grey with shiny black details, giving it a very sporty look. It features generous hull glazing intersected by the Riva logo in chrome-plated steel. The cockpit and helm station, as well as the master suite and interior spaces, have been redesigned for the occasion. The cockpit, on the main deck, has a third seat to accompany the pilot and co-pilot. Protected by a windscreen of double-curved laminated glass, it also
has a small dining area furnished with an L-shaped sofa and a table with seating for eight. The dining area is equipped with a cabinet holding a grill, a refrigerator, an ice-maker and a sink and has a lounge chair. However, what’s special about this area is the retractable top. The famous “C-Top” is made out of carbon fibre, which is also used for its hooking mechanism. Particularly striking on the lower deck is the master suite, which features panelling that radiates exceptional luminosity. It has a large cabinet to starboard, a double bed and a bathroom divided into three different areas. Moreover, the lounge area has an L-shaped sofa and an impressive glass–topped table. Behind it, there is storage space and audio equipment; and facing it, there is a powerful LCD TV screen. As for the decoration, with its Mediterranean character, it combines wood panelling embellished with obsidian varnish and leather upholstery. And this is all coupled with a masterful combination of lighting which has become a signature of the brand.
Gibraltar HEAD TO THE BEACH
GIBRALTAR IS BATHED BY BOTH THE WATERS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND THOSE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. THIS PARTICULAR GEOGRAPHIC FEATURE MEANS THAT IT IS SURROUNDED BY BEACHES THAT ARE VERY DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER.
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or such a small place, Gibraltar has several beaches located not too far from the city centre. The most popular among them, Catalan Bay or La Caleta, is located on the eastern side of the Rock. It is named after a group of Catalan servicemen who settled here during the War of Spanish Succession in 1704. Today it is a charming little fishing village with a sandy beach worth a visit, particularly during the hot days of summer to take a refreshing dip in the sea. Catalan Bay is also the site of the Caleta Hotel, which, because of its location, boasts panoramic views of the Rock and of the coasts of southern Spain and of Morocco in the distance. You will also find a good number of restaurants specialising in seafood. Gibraltar has three other sandy beaches: Sandy Bay and Eastern Beach, which are located along the eastern Mediterranean coast, with the first just south of Catalan Bay, and Western Beach, which is northeast of Waterport and Grand Casemates Square. Dominated by the Rock’s north face, Eastern Beach enjoys sunshine throughout the day and is the largest beach in Gibraltar. In a unique setting, bathers are surprised to see planes taking off and landing at the airport, which is located close by. Lastly, there are two other beaches in Gibraltar, Camp Bay and Little Bay, which are rocky lidos. Camp Bay is a small beach located at the south-eastern end of Gibraltar, along the Atlantic coast. It is home to an artificial reef making it a popular site for diving. Not far away, you can discover an old British fortress and a beautiful waterfall. Finally, at the southern end of Camp Bay there is the natural cove of Little Bay, which is a smaller but equally lovely swimming area.
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Located one hour’s drive from Gibraltar, Los Lances Beach in Tarifa is one of the most beautiful in Spain. On one side is the Strait of Gibraltar and the coast of Africa and on the other, the coastal range of Tarifa. It is an ideal place for long strolls and a renowned spot for water sports like surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
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Nomination THE COMPOSABLE BRACELET MADE IN ITALY
Composable classic links in stainless steel with symbols in 9K gold and Swarovski Zirconia. Some symbols are treated with black rhodium, applied by hand.
Sterling Silver bracelet with 22K rose gold plated finish and sterling Silver charms with Swarovski Zirconia and coloured jade gemstones 24K gold, 22K gold and white rhodium treated finish.
THE STORY STARTS IN 1987 WITH THE CREATION OF THE ORIGINAL PERSONNALISABLE BRACELET IN STAINLESS STEEL, A COMBINATION OF UNMISTAKEABLE ITALIAN STYLE AND SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP THAT HAS BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS.
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omination is the epitome of La Dolce Vita This iconic Italian jewellery brand expresses their passion for fashion through their fabulous jewellery creations, making it a favourite for everyone who appreciates that inimitable Italian style. We love their charm bracelet – Nomination’s Composable Link Bracelet lets you pick every charm to create the bracelet you want to wear. Instead of traditional charms Nomination has stainless steel links to give you a gorgeously modern bracelet, you can wear everyday. Choose from thousands of links to personalise your bracelet, from romantic hearts to fun florals as
well as all your favourite gemstones. All the symbols are decorated with handmade symbols in 18K gold, sterling silver or 9K rose gold and decorated with hand painted enamel, sparkling Cubic Zirconia and precious stones each individually set by hand. The simple spring mechanism hidden in each stainless steel link means that you can add new links at any time and re-style your bracelet as often as you like. Nomination uses only the highest quality stainless steel which is hypoallergenic and will not tarnish. Nomination also offers an extensive range of well priced fashion jewellery collections to suit every look in your wardrobe.
G-SHOCK EXTREME WATCHES
Designed to withstand the most extreme conditions of use, MUDMASTER watches feature a unique modern design and incredible robustness.
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MUDMASTER, a step ahead The G-SHOCK MUDMASTER collection integrates the superior range of G-PREMIUM watches alongside the MR-G and GRAVITYMASTER collections. Designed to withstand the most extreme conditions of use, MUDMASTER watches feature a unique modern design and incredible robustness. They are particularly noted for the cylindrical guard structure adopted for all the buttons, a structure which not only protects the buttons against dust, mud and moisture, but also helps to alleviate shocks! These high-performance watches also offer a number of technical features, including a compass, a thermometer, an altimeter, and even a barometer,
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which are sure to win over the most adventurous wearers. Moreover, the dial offers excellent readability with its big hands and large markers and optimal layout of the different functions.
SINCE IT WAS CREATED IN 1983, G-SHOCK HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY TAKING ON NEW CHALLENGES. THE MUDMASTER COLLECTION IS COMPRISED OF EXTREMELY ROBUST WATCHES ABLE TO HANDLE THE MOST TESTING OF SITUATIONS THANKS TO THEIR EXCEPTIONALLY USEFUL FEATURES.
he dream of creating an indestructible watch It was in the early 1980s, at a time when watches were generally regarded as fragile instruments, that Kikuo Ibe, head of watch design at Casio, devised the concept of an unbreakable watch. With his team, they implemented the “Triple 10” concept: a 10-metre dropping shock resistance, a 10-bar water resistance and a 10-year battery life. And they managed to create an extremely shockresistant structure within two years. The secret? A hollow case housing a “floating” movement. The first G-SHOCK model was released in 1983. In constant pursuit of innovation, the engineers and watchmakers at the Japanese company have since then worked to discover new resistance capabilities, new structures and new materials, not to mention the functions that evolve as technology advances.
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Designed to withstand the most extreme conditions of use, MUDMASTER watches feature a unique modern design and incredible robustness. The new MUDMASTER GWG-1000 model comes in several colors.
New model: the GWG-1000 The new MUDMASTER GWG-1000 model comes in a large resin case that is resistant to shocks and all types of dirt, as it is hermetically sealed, and is attached to an ultra-resistant resin strap. In addition, the watch module has been given an alphaGEL treatment, making the watch even more resistant to shaking and vibration. It has a radio receiver that automatically sets the time on the watch and also switches it from daylight savings time to winter time and vice versa – a very useful feature while travelling. Among the many of its other features: a compass, an altimeter, a barometer and a thermometer. As for the more traditional functions, it has an alarm, a calendar, a chronometer and a countdown timer. Equipped with the system Tough Solar, the GWG-1000 model recharges on its own with solar energy. It is watertight to 200 metres and resistant to 10 degrees below zero. Its dial is protected by a sapphire crystal.
The Tough Solar charging system
G-SHOCK solar watches work using energy from light, more specifically using the photovoltaic cells that “capture” light and transform it into power. These cells provide an independent power supply, and surplus solar energy is stored in an accumulator.
Citizen THE WATCHMAKER OF LIGHT FOUNDED IN 1930, THE JAPANESE WATCHMAKER CITIZEN IS BEHIND A REVOLUTIONARY LIGHT POWER SOURCE TECHNOLOGY CALLED ECO-DRIVE WHICH IS CELEBRATING ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.
A new model from Eco-Drive One (AR5025-08E).
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The new Citizen L Ambiluna Collection with the special bangle “Ring of Light”.
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green watch Inventing a watch that never stops was the challenge that Citizen took on in the 1970s in the midst of the boom of batterypowered quartz watches. Triggered by the limits of these sort of watches, particularly the limited life of their batteries, in 1976 Citizen launched the Crystron Solar Cell watch, the first ever light-powered analogue watch that operated solely using light. The technology, called Eco-Drive, allows energy to be generated from any source of light, whether artificial or natural, regardless of how dim it is. Thus, watches equipped with this technology can continue to run without ever having to change the batteries. Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology has been praised in many countries for its contribution to protecting the environment.
Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology has been praised in many countries for its contribution to protecting the environment.
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The new Citizen L model accentuated by five large diamonds.
A new model for him: Eco-Drive One In celebration of the anniversary of Eco-Drive technology, Citizen presented new versions of its Eco-Drive One watch at Baselworld which play on the ultra-thin trend. Indeed, with a movement that is 1.00 mm thick and a case that is 2.98 mm thick, it is the thinnest light-powered watch in the world. As for innovative materials, Duratect* was used to enhance the scratch resistance of the case, while cermet** was used on the bezel. Ultra-thin and exceptionally lightweight, the Eco-Drive One by Citizen is a refined and elegant watch. New models for her: Citizen L This year, two new ladies’ models were also welcomed into the Citizen L collection, one which is part of the Ambiluna line that is inspired by Japanese art and the other enveloped by the magic of diamonds. In both cases, the pieces are limited editions: 1,000 of the first and 3,000 of the second. The Ambiluna model, for its part, is attached to a bangle bracelet created especially for the occasion by the Japanese artist duo MONOCIRCUS. In addition to being equipped with Eco-Drive technology, all watches in the Citizen L collection come from ethical production. * Duratect is a surface hardening technology exclusively developed by Citizen to maintain the lustre and beautiful finish of watches. ** Cermet is an advanced composite composed of ceramic and metallic materials.
A new Bluetooth Watch model
Citizen unveiled a new smartwatch model requiring no wire or cable for recharging, and it’s available in two versions. This perpetual calendar watch equipped with a chronometer includes, among other functions, a dual time zone, an energy reserve indicator, a light intensity level indicator and a date and time synchroniser. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices using Bluetooth technology.
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Lovely Crystals
This stainless steel watch measuring 35 mm in diameter is both elegant and playful. It captivates with its floating elements, consisting of blue and white Swarovski Zirconia stones, which slide around the dial. It comes with a light blue calfskin strap.
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Diamond Gallery This watch in the Diamond Gallery line is equipped with a 29 mm stainless steel case containing a quartz movement. Its white dial features hour and minute hands, Arabic numerals and baton markers. It is attached to a silver metal bracelet.
Swatch
Bubble Curtain
With its original jewellery bracelet, this Swatch watch comes in a 34 mm diameter case housing a Swiss-made quartz movement. It features a black dial enhanced by two small touches of red on the hands in harmony with the bracelet. It is watertight to 30 metres.
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Winchester
The Classic Winchester is one of the most popular watches by the brand Daniel Wellington. Extra-thin, it has a 36 mm rose gold case. It is complemented by an interchangeable NATO strap perfect for any occasion. The dial of the 26 mm model, meanwhile, is adorned with Swarovski crystals.
The 26 mm model.
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The 36 mm model.
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It’s difficult to not fall under the spell of this extra-thin 40 mm watch fitted with a magnificent dark brown alligator strap. Timeless with its sleek eggshell-coloured dial, it is perfect for any occasion. The strap is interchangeable.
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Twice Again Black
This plastic watch in black has a case with a 42 mm diameter. Its white dial displays the counters of the chronograph function as well as a date window at 3 o’clock. It is attached to a silicon bracelet.
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Golden Cover Entirely clad in gold, this watch from the Let It Shine collection comes in a stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter. Its dial features the chronograph counters and a date window. It is equipped with a quartz movement.
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Precisionist
This Precisionist model from the Champlain collection features a titanium case that is slightly larger than 46 mm in diameter which is water resistant to 300 metres. Exceptionally precise, as the name suggests, the quartz movement driving it gives it an accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year.
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British TV series ARE GOING STRONG!
IN JUST A FEW YEARS, THE TELEVISION SERIES HAS GONE FROM BEING A MINOR PRODUCTION TO A MAJOR CONTENDER ON THE INTERNATIONAL AUDIO-VISUAL SCENE. BRITISH SERIES ARE GRABBING THE WORLD’S ATTENTION BY BEING BOTH UNBRIDLED AND DIVERSE. HAVING OFFERED A HOST OF CLASSICS LIKE BOWLER HAT AND LEATHER BOOTS, THE PERSUADERS AND THE PRISONER, THE ENGLISH ARE NOW GIVING US ORIGINAL SERIES THAT ARE OFTEN BRASH AND INDISPUTABLY SUCCESSFUL.
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Our favourites Sherlock (2010) – 4 seasons, 13 episodes A fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, the adventures of Sherlock Holmes (obviously) inspired Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the creators of the series Sherlock, which has been airing on BBC One since July 2010. Sold in 224 territories, the series has become the channel’s most widely exported programme! The key to its success? The adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his longtime acolyte Dr Watson (Martin Freeman) have been transposed to the 21st century… The master detective now uses forensic techniques, Watson’s journal has become a blog, and nicotine patches have replaced opium! An undeniable phenomenon in England and worldwide, every new season is an event. Black Mirror (2011) – 3 seasons, 13 episodes Created by Charlie Brooker, Black Mirror is a series, or rather an anthology since the episodes are independent from one another, that is not to be missed. Initially broadcast on Channel 4, it became internationally successful in 2016 with the third season produced by Netflix. Black Mirror takes us into the near future and questions our relationship with technology, how it is evolving and what we are able to do with it. A new issue is addressed in each episode: politics, justice, solitude, death, etc. Note, some episodes are not for the faint-hearted. In any case, none will leave you indifferent! Peaky Blinders (2013) – 3 seasons, 18 episodes Created by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders is inspired by real events. Peaky Blinders was the nickname for a gang that wreaked havoc on the streets of the industrial city of Birmingham after World War I. They earned their nickname from their habit of sewing razor blades into the peak of their flat caps to later use them as weapons when faced with an opponent. The series plunges us into the daily lives of these gangsters between two wars in the struggle led by the boss of this family organisation Tommy Shelby (Cilian Murphy) to maintain the gang’s control of the city. Mixing history, tragedy and romance, Peaky Blinders is a remarkably staged series, not to mention the excellent soundtrack with tracks by Nick Cave and The White Stripes. Notice to all fans, the series has been renewed for two more seasons!
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true social phenomenon Much more than a story written for television, a TV series is a work of fiction divided into several seasons which are in turn divided into different episodes linked by aspects including the storyline, the characters or the overall theme of the series. With the complexity of characters much more highly developed than in cinema, TV series tend to cause viewers to become more strongly attached to people in series. Far from being part of a new genre, TV series became a true social phenomenon in the 1990s with productions like Step by Step, Friends and ER. Nowadays, with the numerous broadcasting platforms available and the enthusiasm of viewers, TV series are part of the everyday lives of those who watch them as they serve as a source of conversation at the office, over dinner, etc. Moreover, it is no longer a matter of only watching programmes that are broadcast on television once a week; services like Subscription video on demand provided by companies like Netflix offer every flexibility and ever-increasing choice. The specificity of series from England Funnier but also more dramatic, TV series made in the UK are attracting more and more TV watchers who are already addicted to American series. From science fiction with Dr Who to drama with Downton Abbey to crime thriller with Broadchurch, there is something for everyone! Moreover, what’s good about British series is that they are often much shorter than American ones. Indeed, up to eight episodes are often aired per season, as opposed to the near 20 episodes coming from the other side of the Atlantic. In addition, in British series it is usually a single screenwriter who creates every episode, thus making them easier to follow! And the same goes for the stars, for whom the brevity of the series allows them to not have to commit themselves for too long and hence gives them the opportunity to pursue their careers on the big screen.
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