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EDITORIAL WINTER 2020

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he annual report on the Swiss watch industry created by Morgan Stanley is out, and expands on the observations that most of us have already made about the watch business in 2020. Exports are down, both in volume and in value, although the reports findings indicate that the numbers may not be as depressed as initially feared.

Created by the Morgan stanley research department with the input of Luxeconsult, the report presents an overall picture that gives us cause for some cautious optimism. The projected contraction is 32 percent for export volume and 19,5 percent for export value, which seems exceptionally lenient in view of country wide lockdowns and near frozen economies that have crippled 2020. Related findings, such as the heightened percentage of Swiss watch exports to China are consistent with what we learned throughout the year.

It is logical result of four factor: China’s tight control of domestic virus transmission after the initial shock, the sharp curtailing of international travel originating from China, the significant expansion of the duty free purchasing quota in Hainan, and the

continued political and economic throttling of Hong Kong. Some of the most

interesting points that were made in the report include the increased polarisation and premiumisation of the industry. In plain speech, that means that the gap between strong and weak brands has widened, and that higher priced watches are selling better that entry priced watches.

Until next issue,

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CONTENTS WINTER 2020

60 30 EDITORIAL 32 CONTENTS 34 CONTRIBUTORS

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BUSINESS 36 HOT NEWS

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94 NEW RELEASES

LIFESTYLE

56 COVER STORY

64 JEWELLERY

Anonimo

Chopard Holiday Season Collection 2020

New NAUTILO Vintage collection

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60 SPOTLIGHT Heures Créatives Heure Romantique

80 ICONIC A new design for Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak concept Flying Tourbillon GMT

84 HUBLOT Hublot Meca-10 Table Clock

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CONTRIBUTORS

Under the guidance of GMT’s Chief Editor, Brice Lechevalier, the following writers have made expert contributions to this Swiss and thus necessarily international edition.

Brice Lechevalier Involved in all aspects of the magazine, the founder seeks to convey a sense of pleasure to readers through the various articles.

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Cloé Mugny

Marie De Pimodan

Christophe Persoz

A member of the GMT Publishing team, this translator by training contributes to the Editor’s Picks column.

An expert watch journalist who presents new models as well as handling the Craftsmanship column.

This experienced watchmaker analyzes a model that he wears for an entire week before delivering his technical and aesthetic verdict.

Paul O’Neil

Michèle Brunner

David Chokron

The editor-in-chief of WorldTempus. com shares his insights on our feature articles based on his website’s coverage of the subject.

An experienced member of the GMT Publishing editorial team, she reports on brand events and products.

An expert watch journalist, he provides content for our Tech Insights column as well as presenting the latest new models.

Camille Guille

Edouard Haegi

Serge Panczuk

With a pseudo like perpetual.girl, how could one not take an interest in the instagram accounts she recommends ?

Edouard Haegi is our inhouse photographer/videomaker, who also handles the Watch Photo Awards.

This California-based collector is also a keen traveler who shares his extremely personal vision of what a watch is and what it “tells” us.

HOT NEWS FADI JAMIL

Lady Beat

by Armin Strom THE NEWEST WATCH FROM ARMIN STROM demonstrates one of

with a much smaller diameter. The 38 mm case diameter of Lady

the brand’s typical movement, dial and case, Lady Beat marks

Beat is a first at Armin Strom, hitting the sizing sweet spot of

a milestone of the new System 78 Collection, which highlights

many women.

innovative watchmaking at a competitive price.

The latest no-compromise watch from the Biel-based manufacture is a decidedly feminine one, but one exuding the technical look and feel of the genuine manufacture movement powering every Armin Strom timepiece.

Lady Beat’s design features differentiated aesthetics that make

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Lady Beat features an off-center dial and slimmer new case

the brand’s core principles: always innovate. Boldly redesigning

The highlight of the front of this watch is the visible triplet of bridges echoing the pocket watch inspiration behind Caliber ALA20, just one of many mechanical elements visible on the dial.

The contemporary dimensions maintain the essence of Armin Strom DNA while shaping a new aesthetic that showcases the brand’s love for reduction to the essential, enhancing legibility,

it wholly unique and feminine. And this is thanks to the fact that

and maximizing the user experience for discerning female

the men behind Armin Strom know their boundaries: instead of

collectors, enthusiasts, and casual wearers.

using the brand’s testosterone-influenced in-house design, the

The Armin Strom Lady Beat is the very first model created

company (wisely) consulted freelance designers of the opposite

specifically for women by this Swiss manufacture. It features a

sex to ensure authenticity and a decidedly feminine feel.

stainless-steel case.

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Star-studded glitz for SIAR 2020 IMPERTINENT, non-conformist and uncompromising perfectly

45 mm, one-off limited edition Excalibur Diabolus in Machina

sums up the Roger Dubuis DNA for whom excess is the

features two highly sophisticated complications: a Flying

norm. Who needs to break the rules when they can reinvent

tourbillon with a minute repeater, accompanied by tone

the entire game – in this case Hyper Horology? No. Firmly

playback function indicators. The epitome of the expressive

dedicated to an exclusive tribe of members who live life

singularity on which Roger Dubuis prides itself, the single

unashamedly to the fullest, Roger Dubuis is unshakable in

tourbillon and the specific tritone sound of the minute

its steadfast determination to create its own rules. And what

repeater represent the highest standards of Haute Horlogerie

better place for diffusing the most recent flamboyant examples

and contemporary design.

of its spirit and than Mexico’s Salón Internacional Alta Relojería México (SIAR)?

With its trademark skeleton calibre flaunting the Maison’s unchallenged expertise in the realms of technical skill and creativity, the 42 mm Excalibur Automatic Skeleton is the

ROCKING GOLD AND DIAMONDS In its latest flight of fancy to be revealed at the SIAR from

standing out from the crowd for this latest ultra-contemporary

October 20th to 22nd 2020, the devil is truly in the detail

reinterpretation of the iconic 820SQ calibre, with diamonds

as the Geneva Maison rocks a breathtakingly precious vibe

sparkling not only the case and lugs but the case middle as well.

with the launch of two technically elaborate and extravagant

A must-attend event of international quality for Mexican

pieces. The stunning mix of gold and diamonds showcases the

and foreign guests who share a taste for the most exclusive

inimitable Roger Dubuis blend of eccentric aesthetics with

creations in watchmaking, the SIAR is the number one space

just a hint of madness. All of which makes a dazzling debut

for the exhibition, promotion and sale of fine watches in

for the Excalibur Diabolus in Machina and the diamond-

Mexico and Latin America. Asking in the glowing warmth of

studded Excalibur Automatic Skeleton, both irresistibly clad in

pink gold, the ultra-exclusive latest models presented at the

beguiling pink gold.

event by Roger Dubuis are unashamedly right up there in a

Styled in the iconic Excalibur case and flaunting a fascinating combination of matte and polished finishes, the

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defiantly hedonistic, no holds barred class of their own.

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Ulysse Nardin is innovating with its first recycled fishing net watch strap: The R-Strap

Warning about plastic polluting our oceans, ulysse nardin is upcycling fishing nets for its new strap that is compatible with its diver, marine and freak watches.

LE LOCLE, OCTOBER 21ST 2020 – To seal its commitment to sustainable luxury and the conservation of the marine environment, the watchmaker Ulysse Nardin is manufacturing its first strap made from recycled fishing nets to bring

“Reusing sea nets for jewelled watches is unique and a fantastic combination”, enthuses the adventurer.

Ulysse Nardin is very close to the marine environment and

awareness to swimmer and adventurer, Ben Lecomte’s warning

I’m interested in seeing how the watches people have used for

of ocean pollution. The brand is proud to welcome Ben as the

years can evolve. The entire business is changing and adapting

newest ambassador to the family of “Ulysses”.

to the new conditions and demands with a more circular model.

Every year, nine million tonnes of plastic are discharged

This circular economy approach is fairly unique for a luxury

into the sea. Ben Lecomte is a witness on the front line of

product. The plastic is not being created for the watch as it has

this invasion. “I’ve seen the impact that plastic has on the

already been used. In the sea, it’s a pollutant. Around my wrist,

marine environment which affects the smallest to the largest

it becomes powerful.”

organisms,” Ben said.

In response to Ben’s message, Ulysse Nardin has selected

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using water during production.

Time is of the utmost importance for Ben when he is swimming across oceans and adventuring through seemingly

an innovative polyamide yarn fully recycled from fishing nets

endless vortexes of waste and garbage. Working with a

to weave its new wrist strap, compatible with Diver 44 mm,

watchmaker is even more meaningful for him since his

Diver 42 mm, Diver Chronograph, Marine Torpilleur and Freak

relationship with time is more marked when he swims. “My

X watches. This strap, of which Ben Lecomte is the proud

mind and body are separated; my body is in automatic pilot

ambassador, is the watchmaker’s first 100% waterproof fabric.

mode and swimming. When I swim, I compress time. Hours

Sturdy, it is interwoven on the edges to prevent fraying and

become minutes and minutes seconds. I focus on my breathing,

withstand abrasion (Martindale test). The dying technique used

my heart and its beating. During the hours of swimming, I

before extrusion by the supplier JTTi for its YTT+ yarn reels

visualize those times when I’m going to live again. And if I

(100% recycled from fishing nets) gives a uniform black color

feel the need, I look at my watch which gives me something

and has the non-negligible environmental advantage of not

concrete to hold onto.”

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Pilot Type 20 Blueprint

Zenith reveals the unseen schematics of its dials in a special rendition of the Pilot Type 20, aptly named the “Blueprint”.

WHEN THE TEAM AT THE ZENITH MANUFACTURE came across a

at the Manufacture sought to highlight this “unseen” aspect

blueprint of its historical building, it immediately reminded

of the dial, by incorporating its production plans directly onto

them of the blueprints they had seen of earliest Aeronefs,

it. Unexpected and captivating, the dial is created in two parts:

the earliest aircrafts conceived by the pioneers of flight, most

a matte blue base with all technical plans and notes used by

notably Louis Blériot and his Type XI aircraft that he flew across

the dial-maker, and above it a sapphire crystal and a sapphire

the English Channel. As the preeminent watchmaker that

crystal layer with the usual markers and logo. This creates a

accompanied the earliest aviators, Zenith sought to highlight

captivatingly deep visual effect, where the various markings

their ingenuity in a surprising way with the Pilot Type 20

cast a slight shadow on the blue base and give the impression

Blueprint.

that they’re hovering above the blueprint dial.

There’s something about blueprints that sparks intrigue

to the legacy of Zenith’s ubiquitous Pilot watch. The oversized

feasible, tangible objects. Typical of production and engineering

steel case, finished with a mix of polished and satin-brushed

plans in the mid-19th and early 20th centuries, each element

surfaces, features the signature oversized “onion” shaped crown

was carefully calculated and precisely drawn as the basis of a

that allows the time to be adjusted even while wearing flight

project. Now a relic from a bygone era, the blueprint continues

gloves. The side of the case features a screwed plaque bearing

to fascinate, and is synonymous with thorough planning and

the unique limited edition number of the watch. Powering this

ingenious vision.

wearable flight instrument is the Elite manufacture automatic

When looking at a watch’s dial, one tends to pay attention

movement, providing a minimum autonomy of 50 hours. In a

to the colors, the finish, the shape of the hands and markers,

nod to the earliest years of aviation, the blue calfskin leather

the typography of the numerals, without giving much thought

strap recalls the classic shearling leather flight jacket, with

the precise calculations and design considerations that go into

rivets and a titanium pin buckle as well as a distinctive tab one

making it. And yet, each Zenith dial is meticulously thought out

would find on a vintage pilot’s helmet.

and developed, where no detail is left to chance. The designers

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Limited to 250 pieces, the Pilot Type 20 Blueprint remains true

and curiosity. It’s what translates the wildest dreams into

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RADIOMIR

PANERISTI – 45 MM PANERAI CELEBRATES THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY of the Paneristi. com online community, a singular and authentic presence on

Devised to evoke the glorious past of the brand, the Radiomir

the watchmaking landscape, with a new Radiomir possessing a

– 45 mm also stands out for the use of sword-shaped gold color

strong identity.

hands, a typical element of the original models.

The joint project was conceived and executed to recognize

Additionally, the presence of AISI 316L steel finished with

a powerful emotional bond. On the occasion of the 20th

a matte, almost weathered patina on the bezel and case and

anniversary of the founding of the authoritative web

“VENTI” engraving between the lugs at 6 o’clock pay further

community Paneristi.com, a recognized point of reference for

tribute to the Paneristi.com community.

collectors and enthusiasts the world over, Panerai will release a

The Radiomir – 45 mm conforms to the mechanical

special edition reference, Radiomir – 45 mm (PAM02020), made

specifications of models dating back to the dawn of the brand.

in a limited edition of only 1020 pieces.

It features a manually-wound mechanical movement, entirely

The new Radiomir – 45 mm is the result of an intense creative process involving close collaboration between the Laboratorio di Idee, Panerai’s technical and creative team, and the Paneristi.

conceived, designed and developed by the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel.

Resilient and stable thanks to the presence of a bridge with

Both timepiece and tribute, it celebrates a group of loyal

dual supports, Caliber P.6000 is equipped with a device that

connoisseurs and admirers whose engraved insignia the watch

stops the balance wheel when the crown is pulled out and

bears on both its dial and caseback.

features a three-day power reserve provided by a single barrel.

The model reinterprets with a contemporary sensibility the

Water resistant up to 10 bar (about 100 meters), the new

expressive vocabulary of the first Radiomir, which dates to the

Radiomir – 45 mm is accompanied by a beige strap in calfskin

second half of the 1930s and is a quintessential Italian design

suede with tone-on-tone stitching and a hot-stamped “OP” logo.

that retains its appeal after almost a century. Elements of the revamped model include beige Super-LumiNovaTM and a brown dial with a finish that simulates the effects of time on original

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Cyrus extends its collection and welcomes its latest creation: “Klepcys GMT Retrograde” A complete new automatic manufacture movement, a specifically designed case with modified diameter and thickness, and a useful, instantly readable and user-friendly function are just some of its interesting characteristics.

CYRUS GENEVA, the independent Swiss Maison with its

outstanding precision performance. Working with his team of

manufacture based in Le Locle, is moving forward from its

skilled watchmakers and constructors, Jean-François Mojon has

explorations into watchmaking complications such as the

developed the new CYR708 in-house automatic calibre. Designed

moonphase, alarm and vertical tourbillon to introduce a

to be robust and reliable, it is set apart by a design that lives up to

newcomer for 2020. This timepiece will further join the Klepcys

the brand’s philosophy. Its annular balance wheel beats at 28,800

collection: the newly-developed automatic movement sees a

vibrations per hour, achieving a power reserve of 55 hours.

“second time zone” function, housed in a titanium case which is smaller than existing models.

The result is the KLEPCYS GMT RETROGRADE, yet another

anthracite grey NAC bridges with slightly curved sunrays in a

work of art which lives up to the high qualitative standards of

satin and microbillé finish. The single-block oscillating mass is

traditional watchmaking. It is the brainchild of Jean-François

openworked with a style which recalls the design on the plate as

Mojon, a master watchmaker deemed one of the most highly

seen from the dial.

skilled and prolific of the twenty-first century.

KLEPCYS GMTRETROGRADE comes complete with a

CYRUS has incorporated one of the most useful functions a

customised black caoutchouc rubber strap with a central groove

watch can have into this latest creation. We live in an age when

bearing the Cyrus symbol. It fastens with a folding customised

many travel around the world, be it for business or pleasure. And

clasp in titanium.

timepieces with GMT allow two time zones to be displayed at the same time: local time and home time.

KLEPCYS GMT RETROGRADE has been painstakingly designed.

It is driven by a powerful customised “engine”which offers

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Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock Honouring the legacy. Embracing the future.

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, 12 OCTOBER 2020 - Girard-Perregaux is

Manufacture movement, the self-winding Calibre GP03300-1058.

pleased to unveil the Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock, a new model

It comprises of 419 components, all produced to Girard-Perregaux’s

that draws upon the company’s vast experience, amassed since

exacting standards.

its inception in 1791. While respecting the legacy of the iconic

Crystal Rock is presented on a grey rubber strap featuring a fabric

how and wholeheartedly embraces the future.

effect motif and incorporating coordinating grey stitching. The

Measuring 44m in diameter, this new chronograph is housed

surfaces of the case and strap facets flow seemlessly into each

in a case formed of Carbon Glass. Carbon Glass is strong and very

other, appearing as though they are just one component. The

light. Indeed, the Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock weighs just 94

black tones of the case sit in concert with the grey hues of the

grams. This high-tech material combines layers of carbon fibre and

bezel. The strap is made from a specific type of rubber that delivers

fibreglass which is subjected to high temperatures and pressure

superior flexibility and strength when compared with traditional

to form a homogenous material. Thereafter, the material is milled

rubber. The folding black titanium buckle is equipped with a

into the desired shape. The resultant case exhibits a matte, slightly

micro adjustment system which allows the wearer to fine tune

textured finish. Interestingly, the constituent layers create uneven

the sizing of the strap, thereby granting the optimal wrist fit.

strata within the material and are randomly aligned, making the

The Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock is limited to 100 pieces and is

appearance of each case unique and every watch exclusive.

available worldwide in all authorised Girard-Perregaux retailers

The Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock is endowed with a

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Tissot Heritage Navigator Chrono Auto 1973 The true spirit of classic racing A year after the overnight success of the first generation of the

In 2018, Tissot rekindled its partnership with the Kessel family

Tissot Heritage Navigator Chrono Auto 1973, Tissot launches a

by becoming the official partner of Kessel Classics, which owns

second series of its barrel-shaped chronograph. Traditionally an

Tissot Formula 1. This black-and-yellow car has excelled in

innovative brand, Tissot presents this expressive timepiece as

competitions like the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, which it won

part of the partnership that unites Tissot and the Kessel Classics

in 2016.

vintage car racing team. This comfortable 43mm piece with highquality finishes again mingles sports elegance with the neovintage design language.

A NEW GENERATION To recognize the 2020 version of the Tissot Heritage Navigator Chrono Auto 1973 at a single glance is as simple as focusing on

A LINEAGE CONFIRMED BY THE ENGINE In developing the Tissot Heritage Navigator Chrono Auto 1973,

section between 0 and 5 minutes is coloured blue, in contrast

Tissot summoned a model from its archives. Dating back to

with the rest of the counter. Indeed, the play on colour between

1973, the Navigator Chronographe was essential in connecting

the totalizers, dial and dial edge brings a distinctive visual

Tissot with motor-racing. Beginning in 1973, Tissot worked with

identity to the Navigator 1973.

Alpine, which dominated the rally circuit. In 1974, the brand

Another sport-inspired aspect of the Tissot Heritage Navigator

joined forces with Porsche for the Le Mans 24 hour Gran Turismo

Chrono Auto 1973 – a mechanical one – is the self-winding

race. In 1977, Tissot even gave its name to a F1 racing team. But

chronograph movement, the Valjoux A05.H31 calibre. While

in particular, the brand forged a very strong bond with the Swiss

maintaining its 4 Hz frequency and therefore its full precision,

pilot, Loris Kessel, a Formula 1 competitor in 1976.

it offers a 60-hour power reserve. This characteristic, rare among

Like many pilots, Loris Kessel was fanatical about engines.

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the minute totalizer of the chronograph, located at 3 o’clock. The

chronographs, makes it possible to leave the Tissot Navigator

He had founded car dealerships in the Tessin area together

aside for two days and two nights. When strapping it again onto

with a racing division and another division dedicated to classic

the wrist, it will still be on time, and still sufficiently wound to

racing. This network was taken over by his son, Ronnie Kessel.

maintain its chronometric performance.

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extends its family of pilot-style watches WITH THE NEW REF. 7234G-001 CALATRAVA PILOT TRAVEL TIME,

interpretation of the icon. Instead of black, the usual dial

Patek Philippe rounds out its watch family that is inspired by the

color of aviator’s watches, a very special and elegant blue was

manufacture’s aviator’s watches from the 1930s. The very typical

chosen, offering an excellent contrast for optimized legibility.

and highly recognizable design was launched five years ago and has

The siderometer architecture became obsolete with modern

already established itself as a modern classic. Today, the pilot-style

navigation aids, providing space for a function that is much more

livery comes to the fore in the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time watches

useful for modern-day travelers: the display of a second time

with two time zones (in white or rose gold and with two case sizes)

zone made possible by the exclusive Travel Time mechanism.

as well as in the Alarm Travel Time, a grand complication with a

This easily operable system was patented by Patek Philippe in

24-hour alarm, not counting several limited editions.

1959 and 1996. It is characterized by two hour hands from the

In 2015, Patek Philippe surprised aficionados by launching a watch with a highly unusual design as regards the prominent

center. The local-time hour hand can be adjusted via two pushers in one-hour steps. The date is synchronized with local time.

case as well as the dial with large white numerals and luminous hands that contrast crisply against the dark background. With its name and functional features, the timepiece recalled the

THE INCEPTION OF A FAMILY The emergence of this new face in the Patek Philippe

first aviator’s watches. Patek Philippe also took inspiration from

collections was highly successful with men who appreciated a

two aviator’s watches that had been crafted in the manufacture

decidedly technical timepiece with a grand taille diameter of

in 1936 and are now exhibited at the Patek Philippe Museum

42 mm, all the more as it featured all the facets of artisanship,

in Geneva. They were very special siderometer (hour-angle)

precision, and timeless elegance of a typical Patek Philippe

watches that allowed pilots to easily, precisely, and swiftly

watch. It also marked the birth of a new family of timepieces

determine their current positions. The Ref. 5524G Calatrava

with an eminently recognizable design. In 2018, Patek Philippe

Pilot Travel Time was a remarkable homage to aviation pioneers

reinterpreted the original Calatrava Pilot Travel Time with a rose-

and the grand epoch of aerial conquest to which the Genevan

gold version and a brown dial. In the same year, the manufacture

manufacture can take credit for many contributions.

launched the rose-gold model in the medium format (37.5 mm) that was destined for feminine wrists but also welcomed by men

A WATCH FOR TRAVELERS OF THE MODERN ERA By far not content simply with a new edition, Patek Philippe paid tribute to its own heritage with a highly contemporary

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who prefer somewhat smaller watches. In 2019, the pilot style took center stage again with the Ref. 5520 Alarm Travel Time grand complication.

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Pontos celebrates its 20th Anniversary LAUNCHED IN 2000, PONTOS is returning to the forefront to

create slight asymmetry. This protection takes the form of pushers

fittingly celebrate its 20th anniversary. Specially for the occasion,

in the PONTOS Chronograph models.

a variety of sizeable pieces are joining the collection – first, the

and satin-finished on the thin edge. Finally, the crown itself is

followed by two new versions of automatic chronograph and of

shaped and finished with spiral notches, one last touch that makes

the Day-Date model. These five new pieces, all imbued with an

PONTOS thoroughly contemporary, which remains the signature of

elegant contemporary spirit, bear the hallmark of Maurice Lacroix

Maurice Lacroix design. The double lugs have a pronounced hooked

design. The characteristically PONTOS details, finishes, contrasts

shape with a satin-finished first level and a polished and sunken

and taut lines celebrate a vision of watchmaking where understated

outer second level.

refinement reigns supreme.

From the outset, the spirit of this collection has been embodied by

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The smooth bezel is slightly angled, polished on the surface

vintage-looking PONTOS Chronograph Monopusher limited edition,

This alternating set of matte and shiny finishes highlights the profile of a case shared by the three models of the PONTOS

its lines and case. It is a contemporary spirit that respects the codes

collection. The PONTOS Chronograph Monopusher, launched as a

of traditional watchmaking, dressy without being formal, refined

limited edition to celebrate the collection’s 20th anniversary. The

without relying on design gimmicks. Its search for timelessness

second is a new version of the steel automatic chronograph, the

is far removed from what is ordinary or easy. The highly detailed

PONTOS Chronograph. The third is a new extension of the Day-Date

round case expresses all the personality of PONTOS. It features a

model, available as an exceptional bronze version with a green dial,

shoulder either side of the crown, which serves to protect it and to

or in steel with a silvered dial.

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New NAUTILO Vintage collection Immerse yourself in the Italian art of living With its subtle lines, the NAUTILO Vintage pays tribute to the brand’s Italian roots and the art of living. This Vintage version is a reinterpretation of the famous NAUTILO

around a well-spread table, these are the moments the brand showcases with the NAUTILO Vintage.

This line features the codes of its older sister whilst being

diver’s watch designed by engineer Dino Zei. Maintaining

slimmer and refined. It has a cushion-shaped design, in 316L

its technical performance, the NAUTILO Vintage features

steel, 42 mm in diameter and 11.8 mm in height. The screw-

a slimmed down, elegant and charismatic design with an

down crown, unusually positioned at 4 o’clock, protected by

elegant character.

a crown guard, means the watch is comfortable to wear. The

With this Vintage collection, ANONIMO resurrects the era

slimmed down indices and hands are coated with Super-

of la dolce vita, when living life to the full was no less than

LumiNova®. The initial «A» of ANONIMO is symbolised by the

a philosophy. It is an ode to hedonism, an invitation to share

double baton appliques at 4, 8 and 12 o’clock. From an aquatic

simple moments. Enjoying time as a family or with friends,

watch family, the NAUTILO Vintage has a screw-on case back

across generations, with laughter and discussion flowing

which ensures it is water-resistant to 200 metres. It is also

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New NAUTILO Vintage collection CASE : Diameter 42 mm, height 11.80 mm, 316L satin-

finished steel, cushion shape DIALS: Blue sunray satin finish, Chocolate graduated sunray satin finish, Anthracite sunray satin finish, Silver velvet finish MOVEMENT : Swiss Made SW 200-1, 11 ½’’’, self-winding, Anonimo customised oscillating weight, 38-hour power reserve minimum, 26 jewels, Frequency 28,800 Vib/h (4 Hz), Date indication at 6 o’clock STRAP : Calfskin leather handmade in Italy, («Gold» Barenia, «Camel» Anthracite, Barenia), Chocolate kangaroo leather handmade in Italy, Strap quick change system, Steel pin buckle or 316L steel, Deployant buckle in solid 316L steel, diver-type safety system

fitted with a uni-directional rotating graduated bezel with

kangaroo leather, handmade in Italy, as well as in steel. The

a ceramic insert which evokes the bezels on diver’s watches

watch is fitted with a strap quick change system so that

from the 1950s. The NAUTILO Vintage is fitted with a Sellita

wearers can easily change the leather straps.

SW200-1 automatic movement.

This piece is available with dials in four different colourways, a blue sunray satin finish, a chocolate gradient effect sunray satin finish, anthracite sunray satin finish or silver velvet finish. The straps are available in calfskin and

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This Vintage collection, brimming with charisma, is perfect for those who know how to seize the day.

To simply take the time to appreciate life and share these unique moments.

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GENEVA – SEPTEMBER 25TH 2020 – Exclusive, dainty and timeless, a new variation of the Heure Romantique model graced with a black mother-of-pearl dial rounds out the Heures Créatives collection unveiled in 2015. A sensitive ode to the rich feminine heritage of the Maison, a symbol of inventiveness and style.

The Heure Romantique model immediately fires the imagination, conjuring up images of the refined and inventive women who embraced the Art Nouveau style almost a century ago. Graceful volutes, flowing curves and arabesques inspired by nature nurtured Vacheron Constantin’s artistic creativity.

Within the workshops Manufacture, femininity reigned supreme, in all its audacity, lightness and delicacy, inspiring artisans to craft extraordinary horological wonders. Delicately engraved pocket watches, precious pendant watches and richly decorated wristwatches testify to an abundant offering dedicated to women, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.

The Maison revisited this rich heritage in 2015 by inaugurating the Heures Créatives collection, composed at the time of a watch trilogy inspired by landmark historical models ranging from the Belle Époque to the 1970s. Today, Vacheron Constantin presents a new variation on the Heure Romantique model, a precious watch imbued with a timeless elegance enhanced by a dial adorned with black mother-of-pearl.

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Heures Créatives Heure Romantique A watch nurtured by Vacheron Constantin’s heritage and its more than 200 years of creative commitment to women.

The chic black mother-of-pearl dial adorns the silhouette of this Art Nouveau-inspired timepiece.

A creation powered by a mechanical manual-winding movement, Calibre 1055: a dazzling dialogue between the art of jewellery-making and the art of horology.

AESTHETIC REFINEMENT AND TECHNICAL INGENUITY Inspired by a 1916 timepiece emblematic of the Art

to unleash its creativity. This movement with its 115 components and 21 jewels beats at a rate of 21,600 v.p.h.

Nouveau style, the Heure Romantique model was born from

and has approximately 40-hour power reserve. With a tiny

an intimate dialogue between the art of jewellery-making

diameter of barely 15.70 mm (6¾’’’), the mechanism fits

and horological virtuosity. Femininity is emphasised in

seamlessly into the delightfully petite and distinctively

every detail of this exceptionally elegant timepiece. Its case

shaped Heure Romantique case.

takes the form of a dainty 18K white gold flower whose curves are set with 104 diamonds on two levels. This refined craftsmanship is further accentuated by the airy leaf-type lug

SUMMARY Nurtured by Vacheron Constantin’s rich heritage of

design. To underline this harmonious composition, the crown

feminine watches, the Heures Créatives collection is

is topped with a diamond and the circumference of the case is

welcoming a new variation of the Heure Romantique model.

studded with finely engraved small beads.

Set with 123 dazzling diamonds, the dainty flower-shaped

Setting a magnificent stage for the passing of time, the dial

18K white gold case frames an elegant black mother-of-

is made of shimmering black mother-of-pearl, thereby adding

pearl dial. This precious aesthetic is arrayed in stunning

an extremely chic touch to this new Heure Romantique

finery to create an exclusive timepiece inspired by a 1916

which is particularly in its element at gala events, clasped

watch emblematic of the Belle Époque. Powered by a slender

to the wrist with a black satin strap. A second black alligator

mechanical manual-winding movement, Calibre 1055,

leather strap accompanies this model exclusively available

this marvel of watchmaking and jewellery flows into an

from Vacheron Constantin boutiques.

elegant black satin strap. Available exclusively in Vacheron

To mark off the hours and minutes, the Heure Romantique model houses manual-winding Calibre 1055, whose extreme

Constantin boutiques, it also comes with an additional strap in black alligator leather.

slenderness provides space for Vacheron Constantin

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Alpine Eagle Small Frozen

The ice-born timepiece Inspired by the grace of the eagle and the majesty of the Alps, Chopard’s sporty-chic collection welcomes the Alpine Eagle Small Frozen timepiece. Crafted in ethical 18-carat white gold, its 36 mm-diameter case, bezel and integrated bracelet are entirely set with diamonds. Endowed with technical expertise entirely on a par with its impressive aesthetics, this jewelled version of the watch for «contemporary eagles» is equipped with the Chopard 09.01-C movement with automatic winding and a 42-hour power reserve. Thanks to its abundance of diamonds, reminiscent of tiny snowflakes glistening on Alpine peaks, it shines with an ethical and responsible aura.

In-house mastery of the gemsetting art Alpine Eagle Small Frozen is joining Chopard’s sporty-chic

glistening Alpine peaks: “This watch is directly inspired by the

collection, while adding a majestic touch thanks to the richness

Alpine glaciers and the way they brilliantly reflect the sunshine.

of its diamonds magnificently highlighting the art of gemsetting.

Each diamond used on this timepiece sparkles like a snowflake

This expertise is faithfully cultivated by the in-house Artisans,

that has settled on the mountain tops”, said Karl-Friedrich

who have patiently paved the entire 36 mm diameter case, as

Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard as well as Co-Creator of the

well as the bezel, dial and each bracelet link with 765 diamonds

collection with his son and his father.

(totalling 8.28 carats) in ethical 18-carat white gold. A challenge

The Alpine Eagle Small Frozen timepiece features the

that requires no less than 20 hours of meticulous work for each

emblematic elements of the collection’s pure and assertive

timepiece. This is the first entirely gemset watch in the Alpine

design: the eight indexed screws that secure the bezel to a round

Eagle collection, which was successfully launched in 2019 based

case with stylised flanks; the integrated bracelet; along with the

on the legacy of Chopard’s iconic St. Moritz model.

compass rose which has been guiding adventurers since antiquity

Thanks to the sparkle of the precious stones, Chopard confirms

which engraved on the gold crown. The hours and minutes can

the profound inspiration the collection draws from Nature, duly

be read off on the dial by day and night thanks to facetted hands

celebrated as the greatest architect. In this instance, the design

and rhodium-plated Roman numerals enhanced with Grade X1

was guided by the everlasting snows of the immaculate and

SuperLuminova®.

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Happy Hearts Wings The butterfly effect

The delicacy of fluttering butterfly wings, the strength of a breath of life. Thanks to the perpetual movement imparted to dancing diamonds by the women who wear them, Happy Hearts Wings transform the world. This free and daintily airy spirit is embodied in a complete set comprising exquisite necklaces, bracelets, earrings and a ring crafted from ethical 18-carat rose gold, combining dancing diamonds and red hearts arranged like butterfly wings.

Free and generous The scrolling patterns of its wings trace a heart in the air. The butterfly, the ultimate emblem of lightness, has infused all its delicacy and symbolic strength into Happy Hearts Wings. It finds exquisitely refined expression in the design of this collection, echoing the symbols of the Maison Chopard. Two red hearts, arranged like butterfly wings, are suspended from a heart with a dancing diamond nestling inside. The perfect balance of this jewellery creation is a talisman motif interpreted as a complete ethical 18-carat rose gold set. It thus adorns both a necklace, a bracelet, a bangle, a pair of earrings, a ring, as well as a sautoir necklace alternating this motif with red and other hearts featuring dancing diamonds.

The butterfly effect What feats do the fluttering of wings convey? Within the infinitely small lies the potential for infinite greatness. Such is the butterfly effect: “Little Diamonds Do Great Things”. At Chopard, Joie de Vivre is a founding principle, a shared momentum. At the heart of each and every daily gesture, this movement gives life to the ever-renewed ballet of dancing diamonds, constantly reinvented by women, just as they reinvent themselves. It symbolises the tremendous vitality and infinite power harboured by those who unstintingly give of themselves – the Big-Hearted women so cherished by Chopard. This delicate yet potent driving force takes flight at the heart of Happy Hearts Wings, then spreads its wings and unfurls around the world. A generous token of caring or a radiant smile lights up the entire universe.

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Haute Joaillerie Collection

Heart-felt diamonds Chopard’s “Big Heart” finds an innovative place in the latest models joining the Haute Joaillerie collection thanks to the development of a new setting process. A pair of earrings and two rings crafted from ethical Fairmined-certified white gold are the first creations embodying this technical and romantic challenge taken up by the Chopard ateliers.

The heart, a timeless source of inspiration Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of

The Haute Joaillerie department at Chopard is helmed by

Chopard, presents a new pair of Creole-style earrings and two

Caroline Scheufele, who over the years has developed the largest

diamond-set 18-carat white gold rings. She combines them with

specialist workshops in Switzerland. Today, at the Maison’s

one of the most powerful symbols of Chopard – the Big-Hearted

Geneva head office, they unite more than 30 craft skills dedicated

Maison – through an innovative setting technique. No longer

to celebrating precious stones and boundless creative generosity.

driving the gems into metal prongs, but instead nestling them

After having made settings vanish by inventing dancing

into the soft lobes of a heart representing the source of love

diamonds and the magic setting technique, as well as by using

and life: such is the feat achieved in these resolutely romantic

coloured titanium that creates the illusion of floating precious

creations. Fastened in place by the sides of a white gold heart

stones thanks to the chameleon-like virtues of this ultra-light

thus created, the diamonds are further enhanced by the feather-

metal, the Chopard workshops have achieved the masterstroke of

light touch of gemsetting that enables light to pour through their

making this setting an ornamental element. For the first time in

facets.

the history of the Maison, it is no longer considered a technical

It must be said that the heart is a perpetual focus of attention for Chopard. Embedded in the aesthetics of many creations from the family Maison – which sees in it a reflection of its

process, but instead becomes a decorative element in its own right within the jewellery composition.

And because the future of jewellery is directly bound up with

own values, its outline guides the shapes of the Happy Hearts

responsible sourcing of raw materials, the first three creations

collection. It also lends a unique touch to the Palme d’Or, the

graced with this heart setting are, like all Haute Joaillerie from

international film industry’s most prestigious award, for which

the Chopard workshops, crafted in ethical Fairmined-certified

Caroline Scheufele designed a heart-shaped base. By interpreting

gold. The brilliant-cut diamonds were purchased from suppliers

it through a new gemsetting process, the ateliers confirm their

certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council.

unfailing inventiveness and their taste for technical challenges.

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Ice Cube collection

Graphic and contemporary The Ice Cube collection welcomes new jewellery with the arrival of a series of bangles. Composed of rows of small cubes that have shaped the success of the collection’s rings, earrings and necklaces, they are the ideal fashion accessory to wear solo or with other bracelets. Nine variations are available in ethical 18K rose, yellow or white gold, interpreted in gem-set or non-set versions.

The art of stacking

Jewellery with an edge

With these Ice Cube bangles, Chopard is treating one of its

The Chopard Ice Cube is synonymous with quintessentially

most emblematic collections to its very own place within the

contemporary jewellery; and the collection’s pared-down and

jewellery stacking trend. Aesthetic simplicity and purity ensure

deliberately androgynous graphic and rectangular shapes

that Ice Cube jewellery models can be mixed and matched at will

overturn traditional jewellery-making conventions. Created in

while preserving their inherent elegance and light touch.

1999 as an assembly of small graphic cubes, Ice Cube offers a

To provide an abundance of combinations, Chopard offers nine different versions of the Ice Cube bracelet, available in three gold

range of symmetrical rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets subtly mingling gold colours and light effects.

colours, with the outside of the small cubes either polished or

In 2017, Chopard proved itself a trailblazer in its choice of

else partially or entirely set with diamonds. They play as much

materials by making Ice Cube the first fine jewellery collection

on the minimalism and simplicity of their design as on the light

to be crafted from 100% ethical gold. Since July 2018, this

bouncing off the multiple facets of these creations – designed to

commitment has been extended to encompass all the gold watch

adorn both women and men.

and jewellery creations produced by the Maison.

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L.U.C XPS

A taste for sleek design A timeless example of the L.U.C collection’s great classics, the L.U.C XPS expresses its sense of purity and simplicity through two new versions with a bracelet composed of fine rectangular ethical gold links and a third option with a nubuck calfskin strap. Equipped with the ultra-thin L.U.C 96.12-L chronometer certified mechanical movement with automatic winding and a 65-hour power reserve – stemming from the watchmaking expertise of the Artisans at Chopard Manufacture – L.U.C XPS timepieces are based on meticulous handfinishing and a keen sense of detail. The result is a work of horological precision and style.

The timeless watch of the contemporary gentleman Elegance is the ability to adapt to circumstances with a touch

three-dimensional finely structured and gilded three-dimensional “Dauphine fusée” hands lend a sophisticated touch to the watch,

of natural brilliance. To show yourself at your best, whatever

while its discreet hour-markers are shaped like raised facetted

the occasion. The L.U.C. XPS timepiece is a must for all men

arrows. The satin-brushed case middle creates a striking contrast

of taste. Made of ethical 18-carat rose gold, it embodies the

with a rounded and polished bezel, while the “Chronometer”

ultimate elegance of a masculine wardrobe. On a first version,

label beneath the logo asserts the rank and vocation of the

the ruthenium grey dial is matched by an anthracite grey nubuck

movement bearing the Chopard Manufacture signature.

calfskin strap ensuring pleasing chromatic harmony. Two other versions, with a silver-toned or ruthenium grey dial, feature a metal bracelet with seven rows of fine rectangular links in 18-carat ethical rose gold, reminiscent of gold ingots.

These three new models from L.U.C XPS remain loyal to the

Mechanical nobility L.U.C XPS timepieces are powered by a mechanical movement with automatic winding via a 22-carat gold micro-rotor: the L.U.C 96.12-L calibre whose high inertia optimises efficiency and

style and the chic fit on the wrist of the L.U.C. collection’s line

guarantees an approximately 65-hour power reserve thanks to

of ultra-thin watches. They measure 40 mm in diameter and

the Twin technology invented by Chopard. The “S” in the XPS

7.2 mm thick, a perfectly ergonomic ratio ensuring optimal

name refers to the small seconds at 6 o’clock. This is required by

proportions, a symbol of assertive elegance. Thanks to their

the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), which

slightly slimmer lugs, the case easily naturally follows the

uses this display to determine the accuracy of movements it

curve of the wrist. In addition, the sapphire crystal protecting

certifies. All L.U.C XPS models, like all L.U.C. timepieces with this

the slightly domed dial makes it easy to slip this exceptional

hand, are inspected and approved by this official body, which

timepiece under a shirt sleeve, further accentuating the softness

awards the much-coveted ‘chronometer’ title. A powerful token

of its design.

of punctuality – the fundamental form of elegance sometimes

The dial is adorned with a satin-brushed sunburst finish. The

referred to as the politeness of kings.

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L’Heure du Diamant

Anthem to the virtuosity deployed in the Chopard workshops With L’Heure du Diamant, Chopard masterfully captures the power of diamonds. Its workshops have orchestrated an encounter between the queen of precious stones and contemporary design. The collection is enriched by a mechanical watch with automatic winding richly set and paired with Chopard’s famous “bark motif” bracelet, along with a pair of earrings and two pendants in ethical white gold. These vibrant talismans bear witness to the energy generated when form and matter create a perfect alchemist’s blend.

A new watchmaking fit With L’Heure du Diamant, the Artisans of the Chopard

Finally, the watch is equipped with a Chopard 09.01-C

workshops demonstrate their equal mastery of watchmaking

mechanical movement with automatic winding ensuring

and jewellery expertise, vividly confirmed by the new timepiece

a 42-hour power reserve and entirely crafted by Chopard’s

joining the collection. Crafted in 18K ethical white gold, it

watchmakers. The subtle balance between jewellery-making

combines a an in-house mechanical movement with automatic

artistry and horological expertise enables L’Heure du Diamant to

winding, an oval mother-of-pearl dial punctuated with gemset

combine intelligence and beauty – thereby embodying a perfect

hour-markers, a bezel entirely paved with more than four carats

expression of modern femininity.

of brilliant-cut diamonds majestically highlighted by crown settings, as well as an ethical 18K white gold bracelet that is as visually pleasing as it is comfortable.

The latter features a texture reminiscent of tree bark, but with

A jewellery extravaganza L’Heure du Diamant is also a collection of jewellery creations paying tribute to the purity of diamonds as much as to ageless

the added finesse of a Chopard-exclusive finish that lends a silky

femininity. This interpretation features a set comprising a pair

touch to the gold. Nestling gently against the skin, the bracelet

of round earrings and a matching pendant, lighting up the most

won’t get caught or snagged on fabric. This technique developed

stunning outfits thanks to the lightness of the crown setting

by the Scheufele family in the 1960s consists of hand engraving

used. Another larger pear-shaped pendant complements the

the gold, which is then affixed to the structure of the bracelet,

collection with its more generous shapes.

thus ensuring a comfortable, supple and flowing feel on the

Each of these models has passed through the expert hands

wrist. Embodying an ideal blend of design and craftsmanship,

of the Maison’s jewellery and gemsetting Artisans, who have

this watch bracelet evokes 1960s and 1970s jewellery, while

become masters in the art of giving life to flamboyant jewellery

remaining very much in tune with current naturalist trends.

tinged with contemporary charm.

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FROM FIGURATION to Abstraction The starting point of the collection begins on a journey revealed by nature itself, from figuration to abstraction.

Water, flora and fauna breathe life into an ultra-precious universe that exists at the boundaries of fantasy and reality.

Necklace

White gold, emeralds, onyx, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds Earrings

White gold, emeralds, onyx, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds

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White gold, emeralds, onyx, black lacquer, brilliant-cut diamonds

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With [SUR]NATUREL, Cartier’s new High Jewellery collection, nature reveals a creative path and links figuration with abstraction. On one side, water, plants and animals.

On the other, creations styling this primal energy into various details. A collection truer than nature, to go beyond what is real and reinvent it.

[Sur]naturel necklace

Pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, coral, diamonds 18K pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, coral, and diamonds totaling 23.37 carats [Sur]naturel earrings

18K pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, coral, and diamonds totaling 3.90 carats

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[Sur]naturel ring

18K pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, coral, and diamonds totaling 0.64 carat

[Sur]naturel bracelet

18K pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, coral, and diamonds totaling 7.92 carats

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ICONIC

AUDEMARS PIGUET FADI JAMIL

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A new design for Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak concept

Flying Tourbillon GMT “Born in Le Brassus, raised around the world.”

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LE BRASSUS, OCTOBER 2020 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer

and contemporary functions, Manufacture Calibre 2954 defies

Audemars Piguet continues to experiment with technical materials

the power of gravity with style. The dial reveals its two-tone

and avant-garde aesthetics with its new take on the Royal Oak

openworked aesthetics juxtaposing sandblasted blue titanium

Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT in shades of blue and grey. Looking

bridges and silver-toned components. Fully visible at 9 o’clock, the

at the past and future, this new model testifies to the collection’s

flying tourbillon is complemented by a crown position indicator

uncompromising craftsmanship, pioneering micro-mechanics and

at 6 o’clock and a second time-zone indicator at 3 o’clock.

futuristic aesthetics.

Blending titanium and grey ceramic, the case offers an ultracontemporary frame for the cutting-edge openworked movement ticking within. The sandblasted titanium case is complemented

additionally comes with a black rubber strap.

Launched in 2002 to commemorate the Royal Oak’s 30th

with a sandblasted grey ceramic bezel—a combination of

anniversary, the Royal Oak Concept established a new aesthetics

materials which extends to the crown and push-piece.

for 21st-century Haute Horlogerie. A real platform for creativity,

Sturdy and refined, the case echoes the watch’s high-end

the Royal Oak Concept has evolved over the years with a wide

hand-wound mechanism it encloses. Its impressive 10-day

array of technical materials, high-tech looks and ultra-modern

power reserve will appeal to those seeking adventurous and

movements.

more extreme lifestyles. Endowed with a flying tourbillon

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The movement’s blue bridges, also visible through the sapphire caseback, are matched by a blue rubber strap. The watch

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Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT CASE : Sandblasted titanium case,

glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, grey ceramic bezel, screw-locked crown and push-piece, sandblasted titanium push-piece guards, water-resistant to 100m.

DIAMETER : 44 mm MOVEMENT : Hand-Wound Manufacture Calibre 2954 FUNCTIONS: Flying Tourbillon, GMT 24h, function selection, hours and minutes.

DIAL : Second time-zone indicator at 3 o’clock on sapphire plate, crown position indicator at 6 o’clock, pink gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black inner bezel.

STRAP : Blue rubber strap with sandblasted titanium AP folding clasp. Additional black rubber strap.

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HUBLOT FADI JAMIL

Hublot Meca-10 Table Clock

The watch that inspired a table clock: working together with the Jura-based L’Epée manufacture, Hublot has produced an oversized version of its famous MECA-10 manufacture movement for use in a table clock.

H

ublot’s unveiling of its MECA-10 movement in January 2016 left watch enthusiasts stunned. The manufacture had reinvented the manual movement, offering peerless performance as well as a unique style inspired by the Meccano con-

struction system. The unusual skeleton architecture gives the movement an arresting threedimensional depth, which is clearly visible through the bridges and case back. Its exceptional 10-day power reserve – now an imperative for any decent manual calibre – is displayed on a disc that can be read on the dial.

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MECA-10 TABLE CLOCK CASE : Satin-finished and Polished Steel.

CASE-BACK: Satin-finished and Polished Steel.

DIAMETER : 134.6 mm THICKNESS : 69.8 mm MOVEMENT : Manual-

winding Skeleton Power Reserve Movement with 2 Barrels, Black Plated Bridges Rhodium Plated Escapement, Power Reserve display at 6.00 DIAL: Mat black skeleton, Satin-finished and Sandblasted Steel Hands with White Luminescent

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Tel: +971 7 228 4895

IN 2020, Hublot has introduced a unique product in an

clock is, in essence, an oversized version of its predecessor. Its

oversized version. The MECA-10 has been made four times

spacious 19.60 by 18.10cm case houses the precious movement,

larger for use in a table clock, while fully preserving its

which comes in two versions. The first features Meccano-

original specifications, including its 10-day power reserve.

inspired angles and a ring in polished satin-finished steel and

In order to enlarge its MECA-10 movement, Hublot enlisted

and the bridges supporting the gear trains are also coated in

clockmaking expertise of this Jura-based company made it a

black. The notched crown at 3 o’clock is rubber-coated for a

natural choice for the collaboration, and because designing

better grip when manually winding the movement.

a wristwatch is very different from creating a table clock,

Like the wristwatch version from which it takes its

it also gave Hublot an opportunity to showcase its famous

inspiration, the MECA-10 clock movement features a 10-day

“Art of Fusion” approach in a new branch of horology. This

power reserve which is displayed on an indicator at 6 o’clock.

particularly impressive result was achieved by combining

These two precious editions of the MECA-10 table clock, the

the expertise of the designers, constructors and master

fruit of a close collaboration between Hublot and L’Epée, are

horologists at Hublot and Epée.

exclusive limited edition pieces reserved for true aficionados.

Strikingly similar to the original, the Hublot MECA-10 table

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transparent composite. The second is covered with black PVD

the services of the L’Epée manufacture. The world-renowned

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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid to open in spring 2021 DUBAI, 13 OCTOBER 2020 – Following the most ambitious

and extensive renovation to take place in its 110-year history, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid has confirmed that it will open next Spring, and is currently accepting reservations from 15 March 2021.

During the three-year renovation, Spanish architect Rafael

de La-Hoz and the French designer duo Gilles & Boissier collaborated closely on the spectacular new design and

range of facilities to ensure they appeal to both local and international guests, while preserving the striking Belle

Époque character of the original building in keeping with the original spirit conceived by Cesar Ritz.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid will reflect the important

cultural and societal role that the hotel has always held in the Spanish capital by collaborating with local artists, creators,

artisans and brands from across different media and disciplines.

Their creations will take centre stage in a series of partnerships

that will be unveiled in the coming months, and that are

designed to establish the hotel as a destination in its own right.

The hotel will open with 153 luxuriously appointed rooms,

including 53 suites. There will also be five restaurants and

bars, which have been designed, developed and implemented

by celebrated Spanish chef, Quique Dacosta. The historic Palm Court with its signature glass dome, reinstated after more

than 80 years, will have a selection of artworks on display that

have been inspired by the strong connection between the hotel and this majestic city. The hotel’s new leisure and wellness facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, a vitality

pool, experience showers, a steam room and a contemporary fitness centre. The ballroom and function spaces, with their

large windows facing the Prado Museum have been beautifully restored and designed to ensure the hotel is once again the venue of choice for weddings, private dinners and parties.

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To celebrate the launch, a special Opening Offer will be

available from 15 March until 30 June 2021. Priced from EUR 640 the offer includes:

• Full daily breakfast for two

• A daily credit of EUR 150 per rooms (or EUR 300 per suite), redeemable throughout all restaurants

• Exclusive two hour guided city tour

• An original and unique historic Ritz gift; a piece of history to remember this occasion

For more information and reservations,

please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/madrid.

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“We are delighted to be able to open our doors again

to the city of Madrid and the world, and look forward to welcoming guests to this beautiful and historic hotel,

which is poised to reclaim its place as one of the most iconic hotels in Europe,” said Greg Liddell, General Manager of

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid. “Our team has spent the last three years undergoing intense training in order to

provide the legendary service and unique experiences that Mandarin Oriental is renowned for.” he added.

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ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN:

A desert adventure awaits TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2020, DUBAI, UAE. Luxury conveyance is no longer confined to an urban environment. As Rolls-Royce clients the world-over seek to conquer the most challenging

terrains and enjoy life’s most enriching experiences, they wish to pursue this unbounded access in ultimate luxury.

Enter Rolls-Royce Cullinan, taking the marque’s patrons to the

edge of adventure in uncompromised luxury.

Cullinan is Rolls-Royce as it’s never been seen before.

Effortless, everywhere, Cullinan takes the world in its stride and

takes visionaries and explorers on the epic adventures they dare to undertake. Now, adventure awaits as “the Rolls-Royce of SUVs”

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embarks on an expedition completely off the beaten track and into the beauty and mystery of the Arabian desert.

A local patron of luxury took his Sapphire Black Cullinan and

brought supreme liberty to life as he took the world-famous

Rolls-Royce ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ off-road and onto the graceful

and imposing dunes. Discovering new horizons on the golden

sands, the outcrops and the steep sandy cliffs, Cullinan became a force of nature, and lead by the Spirit of Ecstasy, surfed over high and low terrains with absolute authority. Undulating smoothly and quietly, Cullinan floats across this unforgiving landscape, making the journey seamless and magical.

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