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DE GAUCHE À DROITE: Jean-Marie Schaller (Louis Moinet), Stéphane Waser (Maurice Lacroix), Xavier de Roquemaurel (Czapek & Cie.), Yvan Arpa (ArtyA), Pierre Jacques (De Bethune), Edouard Meylan (H.Moser & Cie.), Jean-Christophe Babin (Bvlgari), Patrick Pruniaux (Girard-Perregaux & Ulysse Nardin), Georges Kern (Breitling), Max Büsser (MB&F) et Amr Alotaishan (Reuge)
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jean-Marie Schaller (Louis Moinet), Stéphane Waser (Maurice Lacroix), Xavier de Roquemaurel (Czapek & Cie.), Yvan Arpa (ArtyA), Pierre Jacques (De Bethune), Edouard Meylan (H.Moser & Cie.), Jean-Christophe Babin (Bvlgari), Patrick Pruniaux (Girard-Perregaux & Ulysse Nardin), Georges Kern (Breitling), Max Büsser (MB&F) and Amr Alotaishan (Reuge)
UNIE, l’horlogerie est plus belle
Dans toute sa diversité et sa puissance créative, la fine fleur de l’horlogerie s’est réunie en petit comité (normes de sécurité obligent) fin août lors des Geneva Watch Days. Les 17 marques participantes ont dévoilé leurs nouveautés 2020 non seulement auprès des détaillants et médias internationaux, mais également pour le plus grand plaisir du public genevois qui avait accès librement à l’espace d’exposition au bord du lac Léman en plein centre de Genève. Les marques fondatrices des Geneva Watch Days n’ont pas exclu de renouveler l’expérience au printemps, ou dans d’autres pays selon l’évolution de la situation. Toutes leurs montres sont à découvrir sur worldtempus.com. Lire aussi l’interview de leur initiateur Jean-Christophe Babin en page 28.
THE WATCH INDUSTRY displays beauty in unity
The cream of the watch industry, in all its diversity and creative power, met up at the end of August in a modestly sized format compliant with safety standards and named Geneva Watch Days. The 17 participating brands unveiled their 2020 new models not only to international retailers and media, but also to a delighted local audience that enjoyed free access to the lakeside exhibition area in the city center. Geneva Watch Days founding brands did not rule out renewing the experience in the spring, or in other countries as the situation evolves. All the watches presented can be viewed on worldtempus.com. See also the interview given by event initiator Jean-Christophe Babin on page 28.
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Un Chef chez CARL F. BUCHERER
Durant les Geneva Watch Days, Carl F. Bucherer a accueilli tous les jours des membres du Fine Watch Club pour des présentations VIP chez Bucherer Genève, menées avec passion par Laurent Lecamp (Directeur commercial CBF). Les plus chanceux ont partagé cette expérience privilégiée avec Michel Roth, ambassadeur de la marque et Chef le plus primé au monde.
A chef keeps company with CARL F. BUCHERER
During the Geneva Watch Days, Carl F. Bucherer welcomed members of the Fine Watch Club daily for VIP presentations at Bucherer Geneva, passionately conducted by Laurent Lecamp (Executive Vice President Sales at Carl. F. Bucherer). Some participants were lucky enough to share this special experience with Michel Roth, brand ambassador and the world’s most titled chef.
Lingot DEGUSSA : de 1 gramme à 1 kilo!
Très prisés, les lingots d’or 24 carats de Degussa sont délivrés avec le certificat LBMA et un numéro de sécurité bancaire. Ils se déclinent en format d’un gramme à un kilogramme, dans les boutiques de Genève et Zürich mais également en ligne. En outre, Degussa met ses coffres à disposition en dehors du circuit bancaire pour les documents ou objets précieux.
DEGUSSA bars: from 1 gram to 1 kilo
Degussa’s popular 24-carat gold bars are issued with the LBMA certificate and a bank security number. They are available in formats ranging from one gram to one kilogram, in the Geneva and Zurich boutiques, as well as online. In addition, Degussa also makes its safe deposit boxes available – outside the banking sector – for documents or precious objects.
PURNELL chez Montres Prestige
Avant son exposition à Watches & Wonders Shanghai, le CEO des montres Purnell, Maurizio Mazzocchi, avait dévoilé ses dernières nouveautés auprès des connaisseurs présents à Genève, lors d’un cocktail chez Montres Prestige, et notamment une pièce unique exceptionnelle mettant en scène un double tourbillon aux cages luminescentes.
PURNELL at Montres Prestige
Prior to exhibiting at Watches & Wonders Shanghai, Purnell CEO Maurizio Mazzocchi unveiled the brand’s latest innovations to the connoisseurs present in Geneva during a cocktail party held at Montres Prestige, including an exceptional one-of-a-kind creation featuring a double tourbillon with luminescent carriages.
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JAEGER-LECOULTRE
L’expérience acoustique de l’Atelier d’Antoine
Avec 180 métiers réunis au sein de sa manufacture, Jaeger-LeCoultre en met plein la vue aux visiteurs depuis longtemps. Depuis cet été, les clients VIP en repartent avec des souvenirs également plein les oreilles. Reçus à l’iconique Atelier d’Antoine par les experts acoustiques de Jaeger-LeCoultre, ils vivent une expérience captivante basée sur la perception et la maîtrise des sons. En quoi l’engrenage et la diffusion d’énergie influencent-ils le tictac de votre montre ou comment identifier une fréquence 3 Hertz dans son mouvement? Les passionnés apprécieront de comprendre les agrégats de sons provenant de plusieurs impacts rapprochés, et les mélomanes la plus longue sonnerie de répétition minute du monde, celle de la Duomètre Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie, jouant 24 notes. Cette nouvelle animation des visites de manufacture accompagne le lancement de quatre montres à sonnerie (dont deux Memovox) qui renforcent encore le palmarès inégalé de Jaeger-LeCoultre sur ce registre, avec plus de 200 calibres de montres à sonnerie conçus depuis la création de sa première répétition minutes en 1870.
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The acoustic experience in the Atelier d’Antoine
Thanks to the 180 professions united within its Manufacture, JaegerLeCoultre has long been an impressive sight for visitors. Since this summer, VIP customers have also been leaving with a wealth of auditory memories. Welcomed into the iconic Atelier d’Antoine by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s acoustic experts, they enjoy a captivating experience based on the perception and mastery of sound. How do gearing and energy diffusion influence the ticking of your watch; and how can one identify a 3 Hertz frequency in its movement? Enthusiasts will appreciate learning to understand the aggregates of sounds coming from several impacts in close succession, and music lovers will revel in the world’s longest minute repeater chime: that of the Duomètre Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie, playing 24 notes. The decision to offer this new feature enlivening Manufacture tours accompanies the launch of four striking watches (including two Memovoxes), further strengthening Jaeger-LeCoultre’s unrivalled record in this field, with more than 200 striking watch calibers designed since the creation of its first minute repeater in 1870.
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URWERK récompensé du prix Gaïa
C’est dans la catégorie «esprit d’entreprise» que le prix Gaïa est attribué au Musée International d’Horlogerie de La Chaux-de-Fonds à Felix Baumgartner et Martin Frei, fondateurs d’Urwerk. L’horloger Antoine Preziuso s’est vu distinguer dans la catégorie «artisanat et création», et l’historien Denis Savoie dans la catégorie «histoire et recherche».
URWERK wins the Prix Gaïa
The Prix Gaïa in the “Entrepreneurship” category was awarded to Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei, founders of Urwerk, at the Musée International d’Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Watchmaker Antoine Preziuso was distinguished in the “Craftsmanship-Creation” category, and historian Denis Savoie in the “History and Research” category.
ROLEX à la Société Nautique de Genève
Lors de l’inauguration du nouveau port de la Société Nautique de Genève, plus grand yacht club suisse comptant près de 4000 membres, son président Pierre Girod a remercié Rolex pour son soutien fidèle et la pose de ses nouveaux instruments destinés aux navigateurs.
ROLEX at the Société Nautique de Genève
At the inauguration of the new port of the Société Nautique de Genève (Lake Geneva Yacht Club), the largest in Switzerland with nearly 4,000 members, its president Pierre Girod thanked Rolex for its loyal support and the installation of its new digital signage providing sailors with useful weather information.
EBERHARD au RallyLegend
Pour la 8e fois, Eberhard et son Directeur Général Mario Peserico ont renouvelé leur confiance au RallyLegend de San Marino, dont la 18e édition s’est déroulée début octobre pour le plus grand bonheur des fans de voitures de rallye.
EBERHARD at the RallyLegend
For the eighth time, Eberhard and Managing Director Mario Peserico once again partnered the RallyLegend in San Marino, of which the 18th edition took place at the beginning of October, to the delight of rally car enthusiasts.
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RICHARD MILLE Un partenaire pas si classique
Unis par leur désir d’indépendance, leur créativité et leur faculté à sortir des sentiers battus, Richard Mille et Thomas Roussel ne pouvaient que devenir partenaires. Ambassadeur musical de la Maison, le musicien français était prédestiné à une carrière dans le classique, avant de tomber amoureux de la musique électronique, sur laquelle il travaille en parallèle. Après la mode, le cinéma et le sport, Thomas Roussel met un pied dans l’horlogerie aux côtés de Richard Mille, qui prolonge donc son engagement en faveur de la création contemporaine.
RICHARD MILLE A not-so-classic partner
United by their desire for independence, their creativity and their ability to think outside the box, Richard Mille and Thomas Roussel were made to be partners. The French musician, musical ambassador for the Maison, was predestined for a career in classical music before falling in love with the world of electronic music that he had been exploring in parallel. After fashion, cinema and sport, Thomas Roussel is now entering the watchmaking world alongside Richard Mille, thus extending his commitment to contemporary design.
ALPINA Un freerider de choix
En cette année 2020, la maison horlogère accueille Markus Eder parmi ses ambassadeurs. Né le 30 novembre 1990 à Brunico, en Italie, le quasi trentenaire grandit en skiant à Klausberg, près de la frontière autrichienne. Après avoir notamment participé aux Jeux Olympiques de Sotchi, en Russie, en 2014, Markus Eder remporte le Freeride World Tour en 2019. Tout comme Alpina, Markus Eder partage l’envie de se surpasser pour atteindre de nouveaux sommets.
ALPINA A talented freerider
In 2020, the watchmaking company is welcoming Markus Eder into the ranks of its ambassadors. Born on November 30th 1990 in Brunico, Italy, the almost thirty-year-old grew up skiing in Klausberg, near the Austrian border. After participating in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Markus won the Freeride World Tour in 2019. Like Alpina, Eder shares the same desire to excel and reach new heights.
MAURON MUSY Entre horlogerie et philanthropie
Les valeurs helvétiques, constituant les fondements de Mauron Musy, font écho aux sept principes fondamentaux de la Croix-Rouge : neutralité, indépendance, humanité, universalité, impartialité, volontariat et unité. Cette raison a poussé les deux institutions à collaborer sur une série de sept montres, dont les bénéfices serviront à soutenir le programme « chili », qui sensibilise les enfants à gérer les conflits et les différends de manière constructive et non violente. Mauron Musy ne rime donc pas seulement avec « horlogerie » mais également avec « philanthropie ».
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When horology meets philanthropy
Swiss values, which form the foundations of Mauron Musy’s work, echo the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross : neutrality, independence, humanity, universality, impartiality, voluntary service and unity. These affinities led the two institutions to decide they would collaborate on a series of seven watches, the proceeds of which will be used to support the “Chili” program, which educates children to manage conflicts and disputes in a constructive and non-violent manner. Mauron Musy thereby rhymes not only with “horology” but also with “philanthropy”.
TAG HEUER L’inspiration du soleil levant
Fondateur de Fragment Design, un label multidisciplinaire, le « Parrain du Streetwear » qu’est Hiroshi Fujiwara a collaboré avec les plus grands noms de la mode, du design et de l’art. Du côté horloger, il fait équipe avec TAG Heuer. Pour sa seconde collaboration avec la Maison, Hiroshi a réinterprété les modèles signature des années 1960 et 1970 de la manufacture, au boîtier en C. Ceci se traduit par la création du chronographe TAG Heuer x Fragment Design, un garde-temps rouge et noir épuré.
TAG HEUER Japanese inspiration
Founder of the multidisciplinary label and “Godfather of Streetwear”, Hiroshi Fujiwara has collaborated with the biggest names in fashion, design and art. On the watchmaking side, he has teamed up with TAG Heuer and for his second collaboration with the Maison, Hiroshi has reinterpreted the Manufacture’s signature models from the 1960s and 1970s, with their C-shaped case. This has resulted in the creation of the TAG Heuer x Fragment Design chronograph, a minimalist red and black timepiece.
BVLGARI Le tempo dans la peau
Fille de batteur, Tanja La Croix a la musique dans le sang. Après s’être construit une carrière dans le mannequinat, la Suissesse, basée à Zurich, décide de se lancer en tant que DJ en 2004. Soutenue par son mentor DJ Antoine, elle évolue dans la musique house. « Eternelle mais innovante, forte et flexible, luxueuse mais jamais arrogante » : voici comment la DJ-productrice décrit Bvlgari mais également sa propre personne. Ces ressemblances l’ont poussées à devenir ambassadrice de la marque cette année.
BVLGARI Feeling the beat
As the daughter of a drummer, Tanja La Croix has music in her blood. After building a career in modeling, the Zurich-based Swiss model decided to begin working as a DJ in 2004. Supported by her mentor DJ Antoine, she is currently active in the world of house music. “Timeless but innovative, strong and flexible, luxurious yet never arrogant” : this is how the DJ-comemusic producer describes Bvlgari as well as herself and these similarities led her to become an ambassador for the brand this year.
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IWC à bord de Solaris
Quand un designer horloger passionné de voile tombe amoureux d’un élégant chantier italien, cela peut donner naissance à une ligne de bateaux ! C’est ainsi que le designer d’IWC, Christian Knoop, s’est mis en tête d’apporter sa griffe à Solaris Yachts. Avec le copropriétaire et représentant suisse de Solaris, Paolo Buonvicini, ils ont complètement personnalisé le Solaris 55 dans le style IWC Portugaise.
IWC aboard Solaris
When a watch designer with a passion for sailing falls in love with an elegant Italian shipyard, the result can be the birth of a line of boats ! IWC designer Christian Knoop decided to bring his signature touch to Solaris Yachts and, together with the co-owner and Swiss representative of Solaris, Paolo Buonvicini, they have customized the Solaris 55 in the IWC Portugieser style.
ULYSSE NARDIN au Vendée Globe
Avec son ADN marin profondément ancré dans ses gènes, Ulysse Nardin voit grand en devenant le chronométreur officiel du Vendée Globe, course à la voile autour du monde en solitaire et sans escale, considérée comme l’Everest de la voile, avec un top chrono lancé le 8 novembre 2020.
ULYSSE NARDIN in the Vendée Globe
With its deeply embedded maritime DNA, Ulysse Nardin is thinking big by becoming official timekeeper of the Vendée Globe, a single-handed, nonstop round the world sailing race, considered the Everest of sailing and due to launch on November 8th 2020.
CHANEL à Porquerolles
Déjà propriétaire à Bordeaux des châteaux Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux), Canon et Berliquet (Saint-Emilion), Chanel a jeté son dévolu sur le Domaine de l’Ile à Porquerolles, bijou de la Méditerranée où sont élaborés des vins blancs et rosés à nul autre pareil. A quand le château N°5 ?
CHANEL in Porquerolles
Already the owner in Bordeaux of the Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux), Canon and Berliquet (St Emilion) wine estates, Chanel has set its sights on the Domaine de l’Ile on the island of Porquerolles, a jewel of the Mediterranean where peerless white and rosé wines are produced. When can we expect Château N°5 ?
ALPINA recycle le plastique
Connue pour ses montres de plongée très accessibles, Alpina s’engage pour la protection des océans avec sa nouvelle collection Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic, dont le boîtier se compose à 70 % de débris plastiques issus de filets de pêche collectés dans l’Océan Indien (renforcé de 30 % de fibres de verre pour garantir sa résistance).
ALPINA recycles plastic
Known for its highly accessible diving watches, Alpina is committing to protecting the world’s oceans with its new Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic recovered from, whose case is 70 % composed of plastic debris from fishing nets collected in the Indian Ocean (reinforced with 30 % fiberglass to guarantee its resistance).
OMEGA fidèle à l’America’s Cup
Plus ancien trophée sportif du monde, la 36e America’s Cup se déroulera en Nouvelle-Zélande en 2021, et sera chronométrée pour la troisième fois depuis 1995 par Omega, par ailleurs sponsor du Defender Emirates Team New Zealand.
OMEGA loyal to the America’s Cup
The 36th America’s Cup, the world’s oldest sports trophy, will take place in New Zealand in 2021, and will be timed for the third time since 1995 by Omega, which also sponsors the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.
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BREITLING
Finally available in Nigeria
Luxury Swiss watch brand Brietling, famous for precision made chronometers designed for aviators is shifting gears and repositioning with more versatile, creative and modernized timepieces. Under the leadership of Georges Kern, Brietling is now available in Nigeria in partnership with Zakaa. This partnership with Nigerian luxury watch and jewelry retailer introduces the brand and watches to the highly coveted African luxury industry. Brietling’s 2020 models as well as the most recent release of the re-edition of the 1983 frecce tricolori chronomat, which strongly affirms the brand position of multi terrain modernized timepieces, are available at the Zakaa boutiques in Nigeria and through online representation.
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BELL & ROSS
Launch in Nigeria
This October, French Swiss brand, Bell & Ross complimented its ultra successful 2019 BR 05 models (40mm) with a bigger and bolder BR 05 (42mm) chronograph models. Similar to its predecessor dubbed “urban explorers” and “masculine jewels” by Bell & Ross CEO, Carlos Rosillo, the new BR 05 is available in four different references. An update of all preceding BR 05 models; the 2020 BR 05 models join the bandwagon of luxury sport watches. The aviator timepiece makers continue to create noteworthy novelties and the BR 05 chronographs are no different with an overall sleek look, pass marks on legibility, reliability, functionality and precision. Bell & Ross timepieces are available in Nigeria through luxury retailer, Zakaa.
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CHATEAU LACROIX YOUNAN
Luxury Lifestyle Company controlled by Zaya Younan introduces its French St Emilion wines in Nigeria by partnering with Hole19 Group (HNZ) through luxury retailers Zakaa Urban (www.zakaaurban.com). Controlled by the dynamic CEO Zaya Younan, the premium wines are produced from the Younan vineyards; Chateau La Croix Younan and Chateau Zaya, which are known to sacrifice quantity for quality. From the prestigious 2017 Chateau La Croix Younan Saint Emilion Grand cru to the Chateau Zaya Rose, Blanc de Zaya and 2018 Chateau Zaya Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, each bottle is of remarkable taste with a rich and completely satisfying flavor profile.
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ZILLI LAUNCH
In an incredible partnership with Zakaa luxury and the Zakaa CEO, Deremi Ajidahun, as the first African brand ambassador, Zilli, a French male apparel brand sets its sight on Africa. Alain Schimel, Zilli CEO, is set to position Zilli in the highly coveted African luxury market by partnering with Zakaa luxury and launching its brand boutique in Abuja, Nigeria. Popular for a range of sheer luxurious and opulent male apparels and accessories, Zilli’s presence in Nigeria affords the African luxury market easy access to their finely tailored pieces.
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VISIONNAIRE LAUNCH
Partnership with Nettetal Nigeria
Abiodun Feuser-Ajidahun, Nettetal CEO and Leopold Cavalli, Visionnaire CEO are set to create history in a phenomenal partnership between both brands. The partnership will see the first ever African Visionnaire embassy open in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria, the embassy hosts a wide array of creative and aesthetically pleasing furniture that is synonymous with Visionnaire. As a well known luxury retailer in Africa, Nettetal’s partnership with Visionnaire is well set to extend the brand’s reach in the African luxury sector.
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ARTURO FUENTES
Ever wondered how good a Dominican cigar can be? Carlos Fuente Jr, CEO Arturo Fuente, proves that they can be absolutely good with its luxury range of premium cigars. The rich and pleasant aromatic cigars are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and flavors, Arturo Fuente creates a different experience with every variant. Largely popular because of their outstanding quality, these luxury Dominican cigars are available through CWWX (Cigar, Whisky & Wine Xchange) in Abuja and through its online portal for home deliveries..
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