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SWITZERLAND ULYSSE NARDIN Switzerland, though tucked in the middle of the continent, is on intimate terms with the seas and oceans – the world’s most famous marine chronometer was born there! An indispensable tool for serious seafarers since the 19th century; its creator, Ulysse Nardin (1823-1876), founded his company in 1846. When he won the Prize Medal at the 1862 International Exhibition in London, the name was the gold standard in pocket chronometers. Upon his death, his son, Paul-David, successfully took over the helm. These phenomenal timekeepers were adopted by admiralties and governments, major shipyards and scientific organisations, all impressed by its resistance to metal expansion and the effects of pitch and roll. Over the decades, Ulysse Nardin has earned over 4,000 awards in watchmaking. The most remarkable models include the perpetual calendar watch, designed in 1996, and the Freak model, introduced in 2001, which indicates the time with its movement, rather than its hands. It is the first watch with an escapement in silicon, lighter and stronger than steel. This revolutionary process means lubricant-free operation. The iconic Marine collection is another landmark, as it firmly established Ulysse Nardin’s maritime roots while showcasing the watchmaker’s contemporary savoir-faire. The brand has earned a reputation as a pioneer by virtue of its investments in the technologies and materials of the future. This can be seen in the chronograph and Jade, two of the collection’s flagship pieces to be presented 16-20 January 2017 at the celebrated SIHH in Geneva, Switzerland, time capital of the world. > www.ulysse-nardin.com

SOUTH KOREA ODE TO WOOD. DESIGN IS THRIVING IN SEOUL!THE YOUNG ICONIC CREATIVE PARTNERS GROUP, LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR HAN HYEON SU, IS UNVEILING ITS BRAND,OBJECTS LABS, WITH AUNIQUE PHILOSOPHY: EACH COLLECTION WILL COMPREHENSIVELYINVESTIGATE ASINGLE THEME.REST WOOD, THE FIRST LINE TO BE RELEASED, EXPLORES THE MANY SHADES OF WOOD, THE POWER OF VOLUMES, THE GEOMETRYOFSHAPES.PAPERWEIGHTS, PEN HOLDERS, WALL SCONCES AND TABLEWARE FORM ABROAD-SPECTRUM, DECORATIVE FAMILYTHATWILL BRING PLEASURE TO EVERYDAYLIFE. > www.iconic-cp.com

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Collector alert! The UE Boom 2 portable speaker, 2016 winner of an iF Gold Award for design, now comes in a customised version, Lost Time, created by Australian artist James Reka. Inspired by pop culture, cartoons and illustrations, Reka forged his visual style on the streets and trains of Melbourne. > www.ultimateears.com. www.rekaone.com LEBANON THE QUINTESSENCE OF BEIRUT Karen Chekerdjian’s works are part design, part sculpture, fusing the beauty and brutality of her city of Beirut. The Armenian-born Lebanese designer opened a workshop-showroom in the Karantina district, a minimalist loft showcasing her streamlined jewellery designs, abstract furniture and other unique pieces, all from an artist committed to dialogue and narrative. > www.karenchekerdjian.com

INDONESIA MUSEUM MACAN Behind Indonesia’s first museum of modern and contemporary art stands businessman Haryanto Adikoesoemo, who boasts a personal collection of nearly 800 works. The MACAN, set in Jakarta’s Kebon Jeruk district, will display creations by Indonesian artists, like Raden Saleh and Lee Man Fong, alongside those of international figures, such as Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons, all in a space designed by London’s MET Studio Design. Scheduled to open early 2017. > www.museummacan.org