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WELCOME

Welcome to the First Edition of Gentlemen’s Digest, a luxury lifestyle magazine for the discern Gentlemen.

In this issue we jet away to Bali for a winter summer vacation and taste the delights of Heston Blumenthal prodigy Ashley Palmer-Watts.

We voyage on the open seas in the modern Wally Ace and get personal with Basketball phenomenon LeBron James and his limited edition Hublot.

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PROPERTY VICEROY BALI KRISTIANIA LECH DINNER BY HESTON THERES ONLY ONE THE WRAITH WHOS A WALLY? LIMITED EDITION

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Chepstow Villas, W11

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Guide price £2.6m 1330 Sq ft (124 Sq m) | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | Share of freehold | Notting Hill

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Guide price £2.65m 1112 Sq ft (103 Sq m) | First floor | 2 Bedrooms | Leasehold | Knightsbridge

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Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street, W8 4LT

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Gloucester Walk, W8 Guide price £2.85m 1797 Sq ft (167 Sq m) | 5 Bedrooms | Roof terrace | Access to communal gardens | Share of freehold | Kensington

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St Marks Place, W11 £3,850,000 2099 Sq ft (195 Sq m) | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Beautifully appointed | Freehold | Notting Hill

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VICEROY BALI A paradise on earth in the mountain foothills of Ubud

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Here at Viceroy Bali, nature is the spectacle. Sit by your private plunge pool overlooking the rich tropical landscape with glimpses of monkeys leaping through the hillside trees and exotic jungle noises in the air. So peaceful and relaxing, it is as though time has stood still.

Wake to the early morning mists gently lifting from the hillside as the pink rays of the sun slowly warm the day.

As Ubud is Bali’s centre of the arts, be sure to visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art and the Museum Puri Lukisan.

After a busy day, return to Viceroy Bali for sensational cuisine in the restaurant.

Viceroy Bali is the ideal means of luxury accommodation for couples who are lodging to spend precious time together in a romantic holiday or honeymoon.

Located minutes away from the excitement of Bali’s world famous artist community, Ubud, Viceroy Bali offer all the services of an elite hotel, yet seclusive and privacy of an exclusive retreat.

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Villas are generously appointed with the latest electronic amenities, espresso machines, king size beds, as well as private pools and relaxing outdoor spaces each with stunning valley views.

In addition, the property offers its guests a complete and modern gymnasium, valley-top infinity pool and library. Guests also appreciate the impeccable service and standards and peerless public facilities including the feted restaurant and bar, Cascades, and opulent spa and beauty centre, Lembah, both with breathtaking vistas.

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KRISTIANIA LECH In the famous Arlberg area of the Austrian Alps

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KRISTIANIA LECH

LECH AM ARLBERG, AUSTRIA

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An exquisitely decorated Alpine retreat with the feel of a private residence rather than a hotel, Kristiania Lech Hotel is just a short walk from the centre of the upmarket ski resort of Lech.

29 bedrooms and suites are individually and charmingly decorated with original pieces of art and striking yet tasteful colours. The rooms have wonderful views over the village of Lech and towards the Alps.

With a host of special services including a ski valet, bath butler, reading butler and a leisure time consultant, Kristiania takes service to another level.

The rooms at Kristiania Lech are seriously luxurious if simple in style. But that’s its charm. There’s an infectious conviviality about the hotel bar where it’s easy to make friends especially with one of the many malts on offer.

The atmosphere at Kristiania Lech Hotel is one of understated sophistication with a real homely feel. The

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- head chef ashley palmer-watts -

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DINNER BY HESTON 2 Michelin Star restaurant located at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

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DINNER BY HESTON

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It is never easy naming a restaurant and on this occasion I wanted something that represented our menu that is inspired by historic British gastronomy, so I searched for a name that had a bit of history, but was also fun.

‘Dinner’ fit the bill perfectly. In the past, the main meal -dinner-was eaten at midday, before it got too dark.

But affordable candles and, later, gaslight saw dinner shift. By the mid-1800s people were dining later. People working in the cities were taking a ‘lunch’ to work and having their main meal at 5.00pm when they got home,

while in rural areas the main meal was still taken at midday.

Even today, depending where you are in the British Isles, ‘dinner’ might be served at lunchtime, suppertime or, indeed, dinnertime! This made ‘Dinner’ the natural choice for its typically British quirky history and linguistic playfulness. If nothing else, I hope it’s easy to remember.

The restaurant interior has been conceived as a subtle, elegant portrait – contemporary and innovative, yet

mindful of tradition. The dining room features floor-toceiling glass walls, giving diners a view of the kitchen and its unique pulley system. Modelled after a version used by the royal court, the pulley’s rotate the spit on an openfire. The ivory-painted walls are decorated with custommade porcelain wall sconces in the shape of antique jelly moulds.

Originally from Dorset, Ashley Palmer-Watts’s love of food began with his love of the countryside and his familiarity with the seasons and exceptional produce of

Head Chef in 2003. Since 2008, he has been the Executive Head Chef for the Fat Duck group. Ashley currently heads up the kitchen at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park.

His creative eye for detail coupled with a great enthusiasm for research and British ingredients have enabled him to create the unique menu of historically inspired British dishes with Heston Blumenthal for the new restaurant. He continues to oversee development at The Fat Duck, The Hinds Head and The Crown Pub in Bray.

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the British Isles. An after-school washing up job in a local restaurant at thirteen ignited a passion for cooking that has resulted in a career spanning almost twenty years.

After leaving school, he started to work at Le Petit Canard in Dorset where he learnt the fundamental disciplines of the kitchen whilst spending most of his free time visiting producers and suppliers.

Ashley joined Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck in Bray in 1999 when it had just received its first star. Within two years, he was promoted to Sous Chef and he became

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CHICKEN LIVER MEAT FRUIT Makes One Terrine

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Recipe:

Mandarin Jelly Ingredients 45g leaf gelatin 500g mandarin purée 80g glucose 0.4g mandarin oil 1.5g paprika extract

Chicken Liver Parfait Ingredients 100g finely sliced shallots 3g minced garlic 15g sprigs of thyme, tied with string 150g dry Madeira 150g ruby port 75g white port 50g brandy 18g table salt 400g chicken livers (trimmed weight) 240g eggs 300g unsalted butter, melted Instructions Place the shallots, garlic and thyme in a saucepan with the Madeira, ruby port, white port and brandy. Set aside to marinate for 24 hours.

Heat the marinated mixture until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, stirring regularly to prevent the shallots and garlic from burning. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme.

Preheat the oven to 100°C. Fill a bain-marie with 5cm water and place in the oven.

Instructions Place the gelatin in cold water to soften.

Gently heat the mandarin purée and glucose in a pan to combine.

Add the softened gelatin and stir well until dissolved.

Remove from the heat and add the mandarin oil and paprika extract and stir well.

Pass the mix through a fine sieve and reserve in the fridge until required.

To make the Fruits Using a spoon, fill dome moulds with parfait, ensuring there is enough pressure to create a completely smooth surface. Level off the tops so that they are flat and cover with Clingfilm. Gently press the Clingfilm directly onto the surface of the parfait. Place in the freezer until completely frozen.

Gently de-mould the parfait domes. Place on a board with the flat sides facing upwards. Very briefly run the flame of a blowtorch over the flat side, being careful to only just melt the surface of the parfait. Join two halves together and compress using a square of Clingfilm. Wrap well in Clingfilm and place back in the freezer until required.

Gently push a wooden cocktail stick into the middle of the rounded surface and re-wrap until all the parfaits are complete.

Preheat a water bath to 50°C. Sprinkle the table salt over the livers and put them in a sous-vide bag. Put the eggs and the alcohol reduction in a second sous-vide bag, and the butter in a third. Seal all the bags under full pressure, then place in the water bath for 20 minutes. Remove the bags from the water bath.

Combine the eggs, alcohol reduction and meat in a Thermomix and blend until smooth at 50°C. Slowly blitz in the butter and blend until smooth. Pass the mix through a fine sieve using the back of a small ladle.

Pour into a terrine dish and place in the bain-marie and cover the bain-marie with aluminium foil. Cook the parfait until the temperature in the centre reaches 64°C. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Gently melt the mandarin jelly in a saucepan and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the Clingfilm and dip each ball of parfait into the jelly and stand the sticks into a piece of Oasis covered in Clingfilm. Place in the fridge for a minute then repeat the dipping process.

Dip a total of three times, then gently remove the cocktail stick and place the balls onto a tray covered in Clingfilm. Place a lid over the tray and leave in the fridge to defrost for at least 6 hours.

Once defrosted, gently push the top of the ball using your thumb to create the shape of a mandarin. Place a stalk and leaf in the top centre of the indent to complete the fruit.

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HAY SMOKED MACKEREL Serves Four

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Recipe: For the Pickled Lemons Ingredients 150g water 100g chardonnay vinegar 50g sugar 2 Amalfi lemons Instructions In a pan over a gentle heat, mix the water, vinegar and sugar together. When the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Thinly slice the lemons, discarding the seeds and place into the pickling liquid. Place in the fridge for at least 48 hours before using.

To Cure the Mackerel Ingredients 25g light brown sugar 75g table salt 20g lemon zest 10g lime zest 10g coriander seeds 2g black peppercorns 2 fresh mackerel Instructions Place the sugar, salt, bergamot and lime zest, coriander seeds and peppercorns in a food processor and blitz until finely ground.

Gut and fillet the mackerel. Run the tip of a sharp filleting knife down either side of the pin bones and bloodline in the centre of each fillet and gently remove this area by pulling it away with a pair of fish tweezers.

For the Lemon Mayonnaise Ingredients 36g egg 20g Dijon mustard 180g arachide oil 10g Chardonnay vinegar 2g table salt 40g lemon juice Instructions Combine the egg and mustard together in a bowl. Gradually incorporate the oil, whisking continually to emulsify. Add the vinegar, salt and lemon juice and mix well. Refrigerate until required.

For the Garlic & Anchovy sauce Ingredients 75g garlic cloves, peeled and de-germed 4 x 300g semi-skimmed milk for blanching the garlic 200g semi-skimmed milk 8g Panko Japanese breadcrumbs 50g anchovy fillets 42g olive oil 15g lemon juice mayonnaise (from above) Instructions Cover the garlic with 300g milk and add a dash of cold water.

Bring slowly to a simmer then drain and rinse the garlic under cold running water. Return the garlic to the pan and repeat this process three more times. In a pan, cover the garlic with the 200g of milk and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook until the garlic is very soft and the milk has reduced in volume.

Remove from the heat and pour into a jug. Blitz using a hand blender until smooth, then add the breadcrumbs and anchovy fillets and blitz again until smooth. Whilst blitzing, slowly add the olive oil and lemon juice then pass through a fine sieve.

Weigh the garlic and anchovy mix, add 30% of the total weight, of mayonnaise and mix well. Refrigerate until required.

Spread the bergamot cure on to a tray and place the fish fillets on it, flesh-side down. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 2 hours. Rinse the fillets under cold running water to remove the cure then pat dry with kitchen paper.

Place a non-stick pan over the lowest possible heat. Wipe the bottom of the pan with a very thin layer of olive oil. Place fillets one at a time skin-side down in the pan and apply gentle pressure by hand to ensure that every part of the skin is in contact with the surface of the pan. Cook for approximately 10 seconds or just enough to soften the skin. Remove from the pan and place fleshside down on a tray lined with greaseproof paper. When all the fillets have been cooked in this way, place the tray in the fridge to cool the skin down.

To Smoke Line a barbecue fish clamp with the meadow hay. Place the fillets in a single layer on the hay and cover with more hay before closing the clamp. Either place onto a lit barbecue or set the hay alight and allow to burn.

Remove the fillets from the hay, cleaning off as much of the bits as possible, and set aside.

To Serve Baby onions, peeled, blanched and cut in half Seasonal leaves Endive leaves, blanched for 5 seconds and cut in half 25g olive oil 25g lemon juice When ready to serve, cut each fillet into four pieces.

Spread a tablespoon of garlic and anchovy sauce on each plate and place the mackerel pieces on top.

Garnish with the onions, endive, pickled lemon and seasonal leaves.

Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice and drizzle a little around the dish before serving.

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THERE’S ONLY ONE Lamborghini’s Aventador J is a unique ‘one off’ supreme indulgence with an exclusive price tag. Let’s take a drive and unveil its artistic beauty.

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The Lamborghini Aventador J is truly a one-off piece of art, possessing the ability to reach speeds of up to 211mph thanks to its 6.5L V12 engine producing an incredible 691bhp, capable of a achieving a mind blowing 2.5s in 0-62mph.

It is a super sports car of positively dramatic singlemindedness and openness. It combines the overwhelming performance of the Lamborghini Aventador with the most intense experience of power and dynamics imaginable in an automobile.

The technical basis for the Aventador J is the Aventador LP 700-4, Lamborghini’s new twelve-cylinder model.

Presented in 2011, the Aventador has been acclaimed by customers and journalists alike.

The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4’s technology package is unique – its structure is based on an innovative monocoque made from carbon fiber reinforced polymers that combines systematic lightweight design with optimum stiffness and safety. The new twelvecylinder with a displacement of 6.5 litres and 515 kW

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/ 700 hp combines the best in high-revving thrills with mighty pulling power. Its super-fast ISR transmission, permanent all-wheel drive and push- rod suspension combine this potent power with the utmost handling precision.

The unique expertise of Automobili Lamborghini in the field of carbon fiber reinforced polymers is evident not only in the hi-tech monocoque, but also in the research into further innovative solutions. Unlike traditional seats, in the Aventador J seats are made of Forged

COMPOSITEÂŽ, with inserts of flexible carbon fiber fabrics: a result of an innovative Lamborghini patent.

The specialists at Lamborghini have developed an even more amazing version of carbon fiber material for the Aventador J. In its first automotive application, this carbon fiber fabric called “Carbonskin� is made of woven carbon fibers soaked with a very special epoxy resin that stabilizes the fiber structure and keeps the material soft. Like a

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hi-tech fabric, the carbon fiber mats fit perfectly to every shape. In the Aventador J, the complete cockpit and parts of the seats are clad in this material and shimmer in matt carbon fiber black. It’s conceivable that in future there will be many potential applications for this freshly patented and extremely fine-looking material, even very high-end clothing.

The Aventador J’s exterior and interior forms flow seamlessly into each other. This supersports car turns its inside outward and is as open as it can possibly be.

Conversely, the exterior ‘flows’ through the interior – a red stripe runs from the front hood, between the two wind deflectors, over the dashboard, down the console to the center tunnel and back up between the seat backs, before leaving the interior and heading for the engine cover panel.

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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE HORSEPOWER 0-62 MPH TOP SPEED PRICE WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT

6.5L V12 691hp 2.5s 211mph £1.7m 235kg 4890mm 2030mm 1110mm

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THE WRAITH Rolls-Royce produces their fastest and most powerful luxury vehicle ever. But this is not to be mistaken for a sports car, the Wraith is much more.

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The most potent and technologically advanced RollsRoyce in history, Wraith is a car for the curious, the confident and the bold.

From the very outset the words of the company cofounder Sir Henry Royce had informed everything that our designers, engineers and craftspeople had set out to achieve: “Take the best that exists and make it better: when it does not exist, design it.” Rolls-Royce have created a car that pushes the boundaries of design and engineering. With the power, style and drama to make the

world stand still. Wraith’s sweeping fastback gives the car its unique character. Bold lines, tension in the panels and a raked rear screen evoke the image of an athlete poised in the starting blocks. Further expression of dynamic intent can be seen in Wraith’s deeply recessed grille and wide rear track.

Coach doors open to reveal a sumptuous interior complete with softest Phantom- grade leathers and expanses of wood. Named after the famous cove in the South of France where Sir Henry Royce and his design

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and engineering teams spent their winters, the Canadel finish sweeps through the contemporary interior, cosseting four occupants in a space bathed in light and warmth.

The interior ambiance is complemented by Starlight Headliner, a bespoke feature available beyond Phantom family cars for the first time. 1,340 fibre optic lamps are hand-woven into the roof lining to give the impression of a glittering, starry night sky. A twin-turbocharged V12 engine married to 8-speed automatic ZF transmission

ensure that power delivery is effortless, but dramatic. 624 bhp is available to the driver while the 0-62 mph sprint is achieved in 4.4 seconds, compared with 563 bhp and 0-62 in 4.7 seconds for Ghost.

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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE HORSEPOWER 0-62 MPH TOP SPEED PRICE WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT

6.6L V12 624hp 4.4s 155mph £235,000 2360kg 5268mm 1948mm 1506mm

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Italian builder Wally has kicked off it ‘megayacht’ motor yacht line with the construction of the “WallyAce” model -the design was introduced some time ago- of which a few units on the 26-meter variant are in build. There are two variants so far, the 26-meter (86-feet) and the 36-meter (118-feet).

The WallyAce 26-meter model is was launched in 2012.

This variant is expected to mount twin CAT marine engines, CAT C12s with 350-horse power each allowing her to run to 12-knots. She is not a speedster because

and the double bed is oriented towards the aft to take in the views through that large expanse of glass, quite a special feature on the first hull.

The second hull has four staterooms and the master stateroom is located more amidships in the hull.

Amidships also on the starboard side of the hull, is a large garage shell door to house the yacht’s main tender and toys.

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economy in cruising is to be a hallmark. For instance, at 10-knots this WallyAce model will travel 2,400 nautical miles.

Accommodation for the 26-meter variant varies because one of the two that are in-build has a three-stateroom layout and the second hull has a four-stateroom layout The three-stateroom WallyAce, or the first hull has a master stateroom located aft on the hull. There is large and vast floor-to-ceiling glass on the aft end of the room

The interior seems to be going toward a modern and minimal appeal with the wide use of teak, glass, and polish stainless-steel in the mix of main materials to be used. Look out for these new models in 2012 where their design alone will be enough to turn heads.

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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE TOP SPEED PRICE BEAM LENGTH O.A. LENGTH L.G. DISPLACEMENT ACCOMMODATION HULL

x2 CAT C12 287 nkW 12kn £4m 7.75m 26.23m 23.95m 94.0t 8 Guests + 4 Crew GRP

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LIMITED EDITION In celebration of his so far achievements, Audemars Piguet has created a very special limited edition timepiece: the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph LeBron James.

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Straight from high school, he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 and set a record (for most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his first game) right at the outset, scoring 25 points. He was to go on to become, while with the team, a two time All-Star Game MVP winner, and rapidly becoming known for his incredible combination of sheer physical power and remarkable agility.

He has three Olympic medals to his credit as well – a bronze in 2004 and a gold in 2008 and 2012. His

win two NBA championships, he was also chosen twice as the NBA Finals MVP and helped lead the American Olympic Basketball “Dream Team” to a gold medal. This is the second time in the history of the game that a player has been an NBA Champion, MVP, and Olympic Gold Medallist.

LeBron is also known as the founder of the LeBron James Family Foundation. “This initiative with third graders, back in my hometown in Ohio, has the ambition to help them graduate from high school”, says LeBron. The core

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controversial move to the Miami’s basketball team in 2010 put him under enormous public scrutiny and pressure.

But ultimately, the experience proved transformative for LeBron by reinforcing the spirit of teamwork and positive experience on the court that had always been at the heart of his ability to play at the top of his game. The results speak for themselves – in 2012 and 2013, he led the Miami team to back-to-back NBA championships. It was a spectacular 18-month period. Not only did LeBron

of the Foundation is the Promise, a commitment not only made by LeBron himself but by every participant. “Each and every year, they promise that they will do well in school; they promise they’ll listen to their teachers; that they’ll be out in the community; and that they will stay in shape. And I make a promise to them, too – that I will continue to be a mentor to them, that I will hold myself to the highest standard, and that I will be a role model to them – on and off the floor.”

The Royal Oak Offshore descended from the Iconic

Royal Oak and has gone on to become one of the most sought after sports watches ever made. The decision to collaborate with Audemars Piguet on the creation of a limited edition of 600 pieces is a natural result of LeBron’s elegant personal style, and the combination of unabashed masculinity and bold design that’s been the hallmark of the Royal Oak Offshore since it first debuted twenty years ago.

powerfully proportioned, 44mm timepiece an undeniably urban feel that was important in satisfying LeBron’s vision of this Limited Edition as an exercise in both masculinity and elegance. LeBron’s signature is printed in blue on the sapphire crystal display back, through which the 22 carat, partially openworked oscillating weight for the lavishly decorated, self-winding chronograph calibre 3126/3840 is visible.

The 18k pink gold case lends an air of luxurious richness while at the same time underscoring the powerful

It’s an expression of the dual facets of LeBron James in horological form – Royal Oak Offshore fans might have

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geometry of the case, and is set off by the cool, almost silken sheen of the titanium bezel. The rich combination of pink gold and grey metal is further underscored by the grey “Méga Tapisserie” dial, with its pink gold applied Arabic numerals and pink gold hands. A further discreet touch of luxury is the single diamond set into the chronograph pushpiece at two o’clock with both pushers, as well as the crown, made in black ceramic.

The selection of grey as a colour for the hand-stitched crocodile strap is an unusual choice as well, giving this

thought a timepiece made in collaboration with one of the world’s most powerful athletes would be an exercise in pure testosterone, but the combination of subtle visual harmony with the bold lines of the Royal Oak Offshore is a true expression of both the physicality and sophistication of who LeBron James is.

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