LUXURY LIVING Issue #108 Vancouver Edition

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN BAUME & MERCIER’S CHRONOGRAPHIC COLLECTION

ART OF FUSION

HUBLOT’S SPECTACULAR THEMED WATCHES

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LUXURY AUTOMOBILES

THE SUV

OF THE FUTURE _

TESLA MODEL X _

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The Tesla Model X is the SUV of the future that’s available today.

Aside from its sleek, futuristic design; the Model X has neutralized every complaint

drivers have had about SUVs. The Model X makes the the gas-guzzling SUV a thing of the past with a 90 kWh battery that can go more than 400 kms on a single charge.

The battery fuels two electric 259-horsepower motors that give the Model X a top speed of 250 km/hr and bring the car up to 100 km/hr in just 4.8 seconds. If that’s not fast enough for you, the Model X also offers a Ludicrous Speed upgrade that bumps the back motor’s power up to 503 horsepower in the P90D, and reduces the 0-100 km/hr time to just 3.2 seconds.

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Aside from speed, Tesla also boasts that the

of space and towing capability have been. Luckily

Model X is the safest SUV on the market. The

for them, the Model X has them covered. The

battery runs throughout the base of the car,

Model X seats up to seven, has a 5,000-lbs towing

lowering the center of gravity and reducing

capacity, a rear and front trunk and easy to install

the risk of a rollover by half of any other SUV or

accessory hitch.

minivan on the market. The sturdy battery also helps absorb side impacts and allows the engineless front of the car to become a crumple zone in the case of a collision.

Falcon Wing rear doors. Unlike the traditional wide gull-wing doors, the Falcon Wing doors have two hinges and built-in sensors that automatically

But the Model X does all it can to avoid collisions

adjust find the ideal opening arc in tight spots or

in the first place.

small garages.

The Model X uses a number of cameras and

A number of Model Xs have already hit the

sensors for automatic emergency braking and

road and you can reserve yours at Tesla Motors’

side-collision avoidance.

website with a $5,000 deposit.

Driving the Model X can also be good for your health. The car features a state-of-the-art primary and secondary HEPA filter that gives the cabin air purity akin to that of a hospital operating room.

Tesla claims the filter is 500 times more efficient at clearing out allergens and 700 times at filtering out smog than conventional air filters. The Model X even features a Bioweapon Defense Mode button that Tesla claims completely rids the cabin of bacteria, spores and viruses.

While Bioweapon defense hasn’t been a feature SUV drivers have been clamoring for, efficient use

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For ease of access, the Model X also features

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JAMES BOND

OMEGA’S ICONIC _

SEAMASTER 300

SPECTRE

_ Bond. James Bond. These legendary lines have been a mainstay of popular culture ever since the mysteriously noble spy first made his on-screen debut in 1962 – and the Bond films are as famed today as ever. With Hollywood’s leading man Daniel Craig poised to star as Agent 007 in SPECTRE, the 24th film in the Bond adventures lineup, excitement is brewing. And as everyone knows, no secret service agent is complete without a knockout watch. This summer, Craig arrived at the alpine village of Villeret, Switzerland, to pay a visit to the world-renowned OMEGA and its watchmaking factory, and was given a guided tour and exclusive access to the assembly line. The reason? OMEGA’s new Seamaster 300 “SPECTRE” Limited Edition – a watch that is set to shine on Craig’s wrist in the muchawaited premiere.

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OMEGA boasts a close relationship with the Bond series, with the classic, nautically styled Seamaster starring as James Bond’s watch since GoldenEye in 1995. Now, for the first time ever, the agent’s essential accessory can be worn by real-life Bonds and those who aspire, available for purchase as an exclusive limited edition.

Showcasing a bi-directional, rotating diving bezel in black ceramic, a LiquidMetal® 12 hour scale, and “lollilop” central seconds hands, the understatedly sleek watch is powered by OMEGA’s exclusive Master Co-Axial calibre 8400 movement. The sharp masculine look is finished with a five-stripe black and grey NATO strap, with the 007 gun logo engraved on the bracelet holder. A unique serial number as well as the film logo is engraved on the back of each piece.

“I think what was so impressive was the fact that these watches are made from the ground up,” says Craig, an avid watch collector himself who, together with Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek and OMEGA’s President Stephen Urquhart, got the chance to see what goes into putting together an OMEGA watch as well as observe production of the Seamaster itself. “You start with nothing, and then there’s suddenly a working watch. That’s the beauty of it.

To see the engineering that goes into it and the legacy that goes into it, that’s what fascinated me.”

The Seamaster 300 “SPECTRE” will be limited to only 7,007 pieces, available from selected boutiques.

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JAMES BOND

ASTON MARTIN’S

FAB ULOUS

_ DB9 GT JAMES BOND _

EDITION

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The Aston Martin James Bond combination is one of exceptional appeal and envy. By releasing a James Bond branded edition of their iconic DB9 GT, Aston Marin have made it possible for a lucky few to experience and indulge in this lustful dream that has captured the minds and imaginations of millions across the globe,for decades.

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The DB9 GT Bond Edition features exclusive

the wheel of an Aston Martin after he drove

Bond Edition fender badges and comes

the Aston Martin DB5 in the 1964 Bond film

painted in a limited-edition Spectre Silver. The

Goldfinger. Since then, Aston Martins have

interior is outfitted with Obsidian Black leather

been prominently featured in several Bond

seats with silver stitching and tread plates that

films including Thunderball, In Her Majesty’s

are emblazoned with individually-numbered

Secret Service, GoldenEye and the past three

007 plaques.

Bond films.

A stitched Bond Edition gun barrel on the rear

While Skyfall went back to basics and put

environment divider also lets passengers enjoy

Daniel Craig into a DB5, the upcoming Bond

the exclusive Bond feeling and there’s with

film is putting Craig back into a state-of-the-art

a unique start-up screen that welcomes the

Aston Martin.

driver.

Aston Martin designed and built a handful

While the car doesn’t come equipped with

of DB10s exclusively for Spectre and none

rocket launchers or weaponry of any kind, the

were made available to the public. Aston

DB9 GT features all the mechanics that made

Martin designed the DB10 to give the world a

the Aston Martin Bond’s choice vehicle in the

preview of the direction they’re taking the next

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540-horsepower 6.0-liter V12 engine with a

people will be able to get their hands on the

six-speed transmission. With a max torque of

DB9 GT Bond Edition.

620 Nm at 5,500 rpm, the DB9 is capable of reaching 100 km/hr in just 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 259 km/hr.

with you when you’re away from your car. The Bond Edition comes with an exclusive set

Aston Martin’s focus on performance and

of Globetrotter luggage and a James Bond

style is what’s kept the world’s most famous

Limited Edition Omega Aqua Terra watch.

spy coming back to the brand and the DB9 GT Bond Edition celebrates the 50-year relationship between Aston Martin and James Bond.

Sean Connery was the first Bond to get behind

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You can also take some of the Bond Edition

One of the DB9 GT Bond Edition cars is currently available at the Aston Martin dealership in Vancouver for $273,605.00 plus tax. Call (604) 734-2905 for inquiries or to schedule a test drive.

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JEWELLERY & WATCHES

Timeless Elegance

PERFECTION & BEAUTY _ BAUME & MERCIER’S _ CLASSIC CHRONOGRAPHIC COLLECTION

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It was 1830, in the Les Bois village at the heart of the Swiss Jura mountains, when two brothers set out on a path of craft, quality, and tradition.

The Baume brothers, Louis-Victor and Célestin, began creating fine timepieces under their uncompromising motto, “Accept only perfection; only manufacture watches of the highest quality.” In 1918, Baume & Mercier was founded in Geneva by William Baume and Paul Mercier. Respecting the Baume brothers’ original values, the firm excelled in complex technological innovations employing the centuriesold method of ‘etablissage,’ a division of labor among multiple craftsmen. Over the Baume & Mercier Promesse

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years, the maison has been repeatedly recognized for its outstanding quality, collecting numerous awards and trophies at international exhibitions and timekeeping competitions, including the famous “Poinçon de Genève.”

Having built a legacy based as much on sentiment as quality, Baume & Mercier emphasizes the significance of milestones in our lives, conveyed in its Celebrations campaign and “Life is about moments” signature. Capturing these moments in time, each Baume & Mercier collection celebrates an occasion and the spirit of giftgiving, a tradition that got its start in 1869 when Louis-Victor Baume gifted a gold pocket watch to his daughter.

Boasting a dynamic history of keeping in close step with times of world change, the brand stood alongside the women’s emancipation movement during the ‘Roaring Twenties,’ and had explored the faces of femininity in its women’s collections since the 1940s.

Today, Baume & Mercer collections are as varied as they are stylish, but all share inspiration – each taking cue from a historic model selected from the Baume & Mercer museum, interpreted anew by their design studio. A classic chronograph and geometric Art Deco shapes from the 1940s set the tone for the Capeland and Hampton collections, while the 1950s inspired the timeless Linea model and the Clifton Collection. The latter brings back an era of traditional masculinity and artisanship with its flagship Clifton 1830 model, made using an old-fashioned stamping press to echo a museum reference piece.

Baume & Mercier Clifton

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The latest to join Baume & Mercier’s family, the

while the sleek Classima line is a symbol of personal

Promesse collection offers a watch refined and versatile

accomplishment, the ideal gift to commemorate first

like the multifaceted nature of a woman’s personality,

professional or academic successes.

Baume & Mercier Classima

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ICONIC WATCHES & CARS

HUBLOT’S

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‘ART OF FUSION’ THEMED WATCHES

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It began over three decades ago, when a Swiss watchmaker broke ground by fusing two very different materials into one remarkable timepiece. The first to combine gold and natural rubber, Hublot (French for a boat’s porthole and the inspiration for the watch’s case)

created a watch so unique, it drew the attention of royalty. Dubbed the “Art of Fusion”, the brand’s progressive approach has since rapidly propelled it to the forefront of modern watchmaking.

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HUBLOT MP-05 LaFerrari

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Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrogade Chrono Green-and-Yellow Dial

Honoring Host Country Brazil

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Following acquisition by the LVMH group in 2008, Hublot has plunged ahead with four collections, each a testament to its distinctive vision. The melding of the classic and the cuttingedge shined in complicated movements (including the World record-breaking MP-05 LaFerrari with 50 days of power reserve), and unconventional material combinations such as zirconium, tantalum, and ceramics. The brilliance of osmium, the rarest metal on the planet, was showcased in the Classic Fusion Tourbillon Firmament and the wonder of stained glass captured in the Vitrail – both premiered at Baselworld 2014 – while the Big Bang Ferrari Hong Kong saw the introduction of a bright-red ceramic, a world first. The firm’s pursuit of innovation went as far as building an in-house foundry to produce its exclusive, scratch-resistant 18-carat ‘Magic Gold’.

Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” philosophy extends beyond the physical craft, to the fusion of brands, ideas, and partnerships that the company meticulously cultivates. A prime example is the watchmaker’s long-standing relationship with Ferrari. In 2013, Hublot and Ferrari teamed up to merge the “DNA” of both brands into the sleek MP-05 LaFerrari – the watch’s case and movement inspired by the shape of the car and engine, and rarer than the car itself with only 50 models released.

Hublot figures prominently in the sports world, and boasts the status of the first luxury brand to feature in soccer. It became the “Official Watch” and “Official Timekeeper” for FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, presenting the Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrogade Chrono with its green-and-yellow dial honoring host country Brazil. Taking the sportsmanship concept even further is the firm’s coveted circle of ambassadors, working with such legends as Usain Bolt, fastest man in the world, Pele, Dwyane Wade, and Kobe Bryant among many.

Going forward, Hublot maintains its dedication to fusing the past and future, craft and technology. “We are not breaking with the past” says Chairman Jean-Claude Biver; “On the contrary we are paying homage to it by connecting it to the future”.

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ICONS & LEGENDS

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In 2010, F1 legend and Audemars Piguet

ambassador

Michael

Schumacher posed an apparently simple question to the engineers at Audemars Piguet: would it be possible to create a mechanical wrist watch designed specifically for use in motorsport which would make it possible to measure and record an extended series of consecutive lap times?

It was a horological challenge that had never before been met in a mechanical watch, and one that was inspired by motor racing’s very specific requirement to be able to time and compare multiple, consecutive laps - a task which has traditionally been carried out using a bank of two or more stop watches arranged in series.

Now, after almost five years of development, Audemars Piguet can claim to have conquered that challenge. It is the first motorsport-specific watch to feature a complication imagined by the celebrated driver, with two angular indexing systems on a single chronograph, each with an independent memory. It is also the first time that a movement has been developed from scratch at the behest of an ambassador

by Audemars Piguet – an indication of the strength of the long-standing relationship which Audemars Piguet has enjoyed with Michael Schumacher since 2010.

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AUDEMARS PIGUET’S

TRIBUTE TO RACING LEGEND _

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER _ THE AP ROYAL OAK LAPTIMER CONCEPT

The timepiece features a single chronograph driving two

Alternatively, the watch can keep a certain lap time as

central hands which can be controlled independently via three

reference, stopping one hand with the laptimer button, and

pushpieces - the first sited at the conventional two o’clock

using the flyback function on the other chronograph hand

position to start and stop the chronograph; the second sited

with the pusher at 4 o’clock to restart the measurement of

at the four o’clock position to re-set the chronograph, and

each new lap.

the all-important third pushpiece sited at the nine o’clock position.

This third pushpiece makes it possible to simultaneously stop either of the two chronograph hands, while returning the other hand to zero and restarting it - meaning that, while the time of the most recent lap is being noted down, timing of the next lap is already underway. The watch therefore negates the need for two or more hand-held timing devices, streamlining

Finally, the timepiece can be used as a “standard” flyback chronograph with both hands running together in parallel.

The Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher is the world’s first mechanical chronograph with alternating consecutive lap timing and flyback function, specifically designed and engineered for continuous action and relentless precision in timing laps on the racetrack.

the operation within a single wrist chronograph.

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ICONIC CARS & WATCHES

DRIVEN

BY A COMMON PASSION _ LAMBORGHINI & BLANCPAIN _

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In a constant pursuit of perfection blending tradition and innovation, Swiss watchmaker Blancpain continues to deliver classic, luxurious and sporty timepieces infused with artistic passion. With a rich history dating back to 1735 in the small town of Villeret, Switzerland (in

the French-speaking Bernese Jura), Blancpain is considered the world’s oldest watchmaking brand.

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Founded by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the company is

While changing hands several times over the course of its

particularly known for creating one of the most complicated

extensive history, Blancpain is currently owned by the Swatch

watches ever made, the Blancpain 1735. Labeled as a ‘true

Group and is based in Paudex, Switzerland and Le Brassus

grand complication’ for its minute repetition, tourbillon,

in the Joux Valley (with the recent acquisition of the Frédéric

perpetual date, moon phase and a split-seconds chronograph,

Piguet company). Under the direction of Chairman and CEO

it takes years for even the most talented watchmakers to

Marc A. Hayek, who has run the company since 2002, the

accomplish the construction of any one of these complications.

Blancpain brand has grown with each new patent and product

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launch. There’s the Fifty Fathoms (watch of choice by U.S. Navy and worn by Jacques-Yves Cousteau in his award-winning film), the Villeret collection and the ‘avant-garde’ L-evolution collection, among others.

Distinguished not only by their strikingly progressive appearance, but by their respect to the art of watchmaking in their choice and combination of materials, these elegant and innovative timepieces include the Carrousel Saphir Volant Une Minute, and the Tourbillon featuring an eight-day power-reserve.

The new models also celebrate and reflect Blancpain’s tie to the world of motor sports - more particularly

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their partnership with iconic luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini.

While both Blancpain and Lamborghini swim in different waters, their mission statements are nearly identical as their engineers reflect a constant pursuit of perfection. Driven by this common passion, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo emerged in 2009 followed by the FIA GT1 world championship in 2010, with

finalists of the three championships will meet up in North America at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida for the world final of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. As an interesting sidebar to the racing affiliation, Hayek himself took part in all of the mentioned championships and in 2011, won the ADAC GT Masters in the PRO-AM category.

two new commitments in 2011: the Blancpain Endurance Series;

According to Blancpain, they have never, nor will they ever produce

and as official partner in the ADAC GT Masters championship.

quartz watches with digital displays. And while some of their rivals

The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo offers drivers a chance

have focused on producing hundreds and even thousands of

to compete individually or in teams of two in two separate

watches per day, Blancpain has remained true to its DNA (despite

categories: amateur and pro-amateur. Each weekend event

available technology), producing fewer than 30 watches per day,

features a qualifying race and two 50-minute official races. The

assembled entirely by hand.

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JEWELLERY & WATCHES

_ BREITLING for BENTLY _

BREITLING & BENTLY’S BOLD & LUXURIOUS

COLLECTION

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It has been described as British chic, Swiss excellence - a blend of performance and prestige, power and style, class and boldness.

Assertive adjectives for an assertive brand: the Breitling Bentley

collection of watches. These luxurious timepieces, or chronographs, carry the instantly recognizable winged B and project the kind of confidence only found on such proven prestigious ground.

Borne of the elegant art of British carmaking and of traditional Swiss watchmaking, this union of two of the finest brands on the planet has produced exclusive chronographs utilizing gold, steel and titanium bodywork. The Breitling for Bentley collection blends the pursuit of perfection and beauty embodied in both the automobile manufacturer and chronograph specialist.

Breitling, a privately held company based in Grenchen, Switzerland, was founded in 1884 while Bentley Motors Limited dates back to 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and is now based in Crewe, England. The Breitling Bentley collaboration commenced in 2002 with the launch of the Continental GT, the most powerful Bentley ever built. It also marked the first time Bentley had entrusted a watchmaker with the task of designing the performance car’s technical instrumentation and onboard clock.

Produced in the Breitling Chronométrie workshops, the new Bentley GMT Light Body B04 offers a precise combination of comfort, elegance, efficiency and style in a sporty titanium housing. This unique wrist sculpture features asymmetrical lugs, a black rubber strap and a knurled motif inspired Bentley radiator grilles.

But it’s the ease of use juxtaposed in the complexity of construction that stands out most. When traveling the world, the wearer simply needs to rotate the inner bezel bearing the names of 24 cities in their appropriate time zones to determine the time at hand. Moving it forwards or backwards in one-hour increments automatically adjusts local time without any loss of precision.

Water resistant at 100 meters, the Breitling for Bentley Barnato Racing Watches provide reliability, performance and stunning visuals. A stainless steel case with stainless steel speed bracelet, these remarkable chronographs boast luminous hands and index hour markers, and a scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass to marvel at the precision and artistry.

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DE BEERS

DIAMOND JEW ELLERS _ UNVEILS THE FABULOUS 2015 EDITION OF

THE MOMENTS IN LIGHT INITIATIVE WITH LIYA KEBEDE, DIANA KRALL, KAREN MOK & ZAHA HADID

A name that has all but become synonymous

its title as the Jeweller of Light, each exceptional De

with diamonds, De Beers is revered worldwide

Beers diamond is hand-selected and meticulously cut

for its intricately crafted jewels and gorgeous gems. Since

to showcase the stone’s inherent brilliance. The jeweler’s

its inception in 1888, the Luxembourg-based company

exquisite creations are visions of lightness and delicacy,

has been unearthing the inner beauty of diamonds

each chosen to speak to the brand’s core values of fire,

and the women who wear them. Deservedly earning

brilliance, and life.

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In keeping with the theme of brilliance and recognizing the

the talented McCartney illuminated each woman’s story and

strength and radiance of incredible women worldwide, De

captured their inner glow in her skillful portraits. This year,

Beers has partnered up with Women by Women International

Moments in Light 2015 continues this beautiful tradition. Four

for the second year to bring in the Moments in Light campaign

amazing women have been chosen as role models: singer and

that pays tribute to women’s spirits and stories.

pianist Diana Krall, architect Zaha Hadid, model and actress

With renowned photographer Mary McCartney as curator, last year’s Moments in Light 2014 celebrated five powerful women: Alice Temperley, Cornelia Parker, Chen Man, Skye Gyngell, and Azure Barton. From behind her camera lens,

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Liya Kebede, and singer and actress Karen Mok. Through a series of stunning photographs and short films, the women shared their inspirational stories and spoke of memorable life moments, career paths, journeys, and aspirations.

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“By celebrating talented women we are both inspiring women to be

“Two hundred women from some of the most marginalized

proud of their own achievements as well as helping women in difficult

communities in countries affected by conflict will be given the

situations around the world,” says Francoise Delage, CEO of De

opportunity to have their moment in light and change their lives,”

Beers. “It is truly a project for women, by women.”

commented Women by Women International UK Executive Director

Women by Women International aids women in war-ravaged

Brita Fernandez Schmidt.

countries to overcome poverty and gain financial independence

The beautiful campaign was debuted in September at the Claridges

through specialized training programmes. Through the Moments in

London, followed by a seated dinner in honor of the event. With this

Light initiative, De Beers will sponsor six programmes for 25 women

incredible initiative, diamonds don’t just have the ability to transform

each in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Iraq, and Rwanda.

your look – they have the power to transform lives.

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ICONIC WATCHES & CARS

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ZENITH

_ Celebrates It’s 150th ANNIVERSARY at the 2015

PARIS TOUR AUTO

Zenith El Primero Chronomaster

When twenty-two year old Georges Favre-Jacot

The first to combine all the stages of production under

embarked on establishing one of world’s first

one roof and to introduce the concept of interchangeable

industrial watchmaking facilities 150 years ago, he couldn’t

watch components, the young entrepreneur rapidly rose

have predicted that his work will revolutionize the industry.

through the ranks of horlogerie. From his start in Le Locle,

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Felix Baumgartner Zenith Ambassador & Extreme Sky Diver

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Switzerland, in 1865, Favre-Jacot went on to found Zenith in 1911. Today, the Swiss watch manufacture has earned international acclaim, particularly for the precision of its chronometers, holding the all-time record of 2333 chronometry prizes and part of the LVMH Group.

This year, the world-renowned brand celebrates its 150th anniversary. Along with a century and a half of excellence, the date marks a history rich in spirit. The firm now takes a stand at the racetrack in partnership with Tour Auto, a move commemorated with the release of the bold El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition, limited of 500pces.

Zenith takes pride in a long-standing tradition of striding alongside those who pushed physical and mental limits; names like Louis Bleriot, The Rolling Stones, and even Gandhi have all been

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associated with the monumental brand over the years. Last year, Zenith found itself in an exciting new role, as official timekeeper of the Tour Auto. The famous historic car race brought Zenith into the fast-paced realm of motorsports, perfectly embodying its three founding values – authenticity, daring, and pleasure. Indeed, Zenith’s mechanical watches run in strong parallel with the race’s showcased classic cars – both individually handcrafted and meticulously maintained with the utmost attention to detail.

To celebrate the event, Zenith presents a timepiece that aptly brings its remarkable legacy into the present. First released on January 10, 1969, the El Primero calibre has been the brand’s trademark model. The first integrated automatic chronograph and world’s most precise movement, it showed a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour for precision to the tenth of a second. Now, the historic timepiece is reinterpreted in the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto edition. Imbued with the racing feel, the sporty piece is decked out in blue, white, and red to evoke the colors of the French flag and features a rhodium-plated surface, and an opaline silver tachymetric scale, with 300 divisions measuring down to one fifth of a second.

A slim bezel, convex sapphire crystal case, and mushroom-type push pieces polish off the memorable model’s racy look.

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NEW ALL-ELECTRIC _ PORCHE MISSION E _

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It’s a Porsche first and an electric car second. While the Porsche Mission E is a fully electric vehicle, it has a top-speed of more than 250 km/hr and

accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hr in just 3.5 seconds.

That’s just as fast as the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

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The power comes from Porsche’s Permanently Excited Synchronous Machine (PSM) motor that has an system voltage of 800V. This system lets the Mission E go more than 500 kms on a single charge and charge up to 80 percent in just 15 minutes.

Aside from efficiency, the PSM motor is also designed for maximum performance. There’s a motor on both the front and rear axles and the state-of-the-art battery runs through the entire length of the car, lowering the center of gravity and evenly distributing weight for optimal handling.

The Mission E can be charged in conventional stations but owners can install a special base plate in their garage that allows wireless charging.

The efficient design also allows the Mission E to achieve a sporty height of just 1.3 meters. Despite its lower height, the Mission E still boasts four doors and comfortably seats four passengers. With no transmission tunnel, there’s space for four individual bucketstyle racing seats that reduce the Mission E’s weight even more and gives it an even sportier feeling.

The Mission E is clean all around.

Aside from not emitting any exhaust, the svelte, flat-hooded car has a sleek exterior that doesn’t even have side mirrors. Instead, the Mission E has a set of cameras that project on the lower windshield corners.

The dashboard also consists of five round OLED instruments that track the driver’s movements and move accordingly. Drivers can also program the instruments to their liking and activate certain features by eyesight.

This driver-orientated interface is designed to be distraction free so the only thing you have to focus on is the ride. You might have to wait a while for that ride though as the Mission E is still just a concept car, but Porsche has been diving head first into the electric car market.

A lot of the Mission E’s technology comes from the Porsche 919 Hybrid, Porsche’s sports-prototype racing car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier this year.

Soon you can have that racetrack technology wirelessly charging in your garage.

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MASERATI & ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA’S PARTNERSHIP PRODUCES THE

STYLISH HIGH PERFORMANCE _ GHIBLI ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA _

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Appealing to all the senses, Maserati of Alberta,

beauty, good living, elegance, and sophisticated engineering,

prides itself as the place to visit for the ultimate in

conveyed through Maserati’s distinctive ability to focus on the

commissioned luxury automobiles. When asked to

details through their genuinely exotic sport temperament, and

articulate further, Dealer Principal, Carlo Galasso, expressed how surreal the corporeal experience one has with Maserati from the distinct tailoring to the driving experience.

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alluring exclusivity.

Maserati’s latest evolution in model production most definitely showcases this philosophy; as proven in models, such as the

World renowned for it’s Italian build and exceptional quality,

Ghibli S Q4 and Quattroporte S Q4 and their year round

Maserati has become legendary worldwide. An appreciation of

abilities, perfectly suited to Alberta’s highways.

The luxury market, no matter the product, must demonstrate the finest quality of artisanship, paying close attention to the details, whilst crafting individual master pieces.

Tailored

abilities, championed by all of the brands housed within Carlo Galasso’s dealership, are perfectly matched tools epitomized within their own categories.

All qualities fashion aficionados are pleasantly pleased to see when exposed to Maserati; the perfect, one of a kind, accessory for any outing.

A prime example of Maserati’s tailor made features in every model created is their Ghibli; sport and luxury for all the senses, especially taste. Their tailored designs, further showcased by the partnership between Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna, who have teamed up once again to produce an even more limited edition Maserati; a Ghibli.

Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna, are set to produce one of the most stylish sports car on the market. The Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition is a continuation of last year’s highly-successful limited edition Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna.

Only 100 of those vehicles were made therefore fashion and automotive connoisseurs demanded more.

So, the two Italian luxury companies

acquiesced.

Under the hood, the Ghibli gives us everything we’ve come to expect from Maserati. The car boasts a 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6 engine with 410 horsepower. Along with an eight-gear transmission, the Ghibli is capable of reaching 100 km/hr in just 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 284 km/hr.

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Zegna

then

took

all

those

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mechanics and wrapped them in

the car’s brightest points to an ash

a fine Italian suit, with perfect his

grey at its darker points.

and her accessories.

This Ghibli’s interior is lined with

Wilkins Premium Sound System

fine Zegna mulberry silk that’s

and

hand-stitched in a micro-chevron

created to ensure the perfect

pattern. When your body isn’t

driving accessory.

interacting with some of the world’s finest silk, it’s rubbing against fine-grain natural color leather that lines the seats and center console.

other

fantastic

features

Maserati is sport, luxury, with an evolution that knows no bounds.

Creating the ultimate individually tailored motor cars exclusivity that translates across all of the brands

If you’re wearing an Ermenegildo

Carlo Galasso and his team

Zegna suit of your own, you may

represent.

vanish in an opulent camouflage of silk in the car, but no one will miss the Ghibli’s approach.

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Not to mention the Bowers &

The Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition is still a concept, but due to the runaway success

The Ghibli’s is painted in a new

of the Limited Edition Maserati

and exclusive Azzuro Astro. The

Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna

paint has three different layers

of last year one can guarantee

of pigment that adds depth to

Alberta will be seeing the Ghibli

vehicle and changes from blue at

very soon…

LUXURY AUTOMOBILES

THE SUPERLATIVE &

SPECTACULAR KOENIGSEGG

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REGERA

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UNMATCHED IN LUXURY & PERFORMANCE

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When one thinks of a supercar, or more specifically a hypercar along the likes of Koenigsegg’s Agera RS and One 1, one may think speed, power, and revving, gasguzzling engines. What you’re not likely to conjure is the hybrid, a term associated mostly with the small, eco-friendly automobiles rolling soundlessly down urban streets. And yet what the Swedish manufacturer did in the limited-edition Regera is combine the two seemingly polarized worlds, into one powerful yet ingeniously efficient megacar.

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With the brand’s founder Christian von Koenigsegg’s notorious dislike of hybrid cars, it’s not surprising that the Regera, Swedish for ‘to Reign’, reigns in defying all expectations of what a hybrid can be. A more luxurious alternative to the maker’s traditional sports automobiles, the beautiful Regera is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 internal combustion engine, using an EV plug-in feature with a Direct Drive Battery that can be charged either from the engine or a charging port. The Koenigsegg’s patent-pending Direct Drive transmission allows for pure EV mode, making for an ultraresponsive, superbly smooth drive.

Almost every function, including active front and rear wings, chassis control, and lifting system, is robotized without adding extra weight thanks to compact hydraulics, and the entire body can be closed and opened simultaneously and remotely, an attentiongrabbing spectacle to observe. The interior

is as luxe as it is packed with techy comforts, from infotainment and 3G to parking sensors and remote diagnostics; and on the outside, the sleek, lightweight frame is outfitted with features such as the dramatic Dihedral Synchro Helix Doors and the Constellation DRL lights, scattered LEDs that create a constellation of stars effect. A new rear sub frame and structure enable the engine and transmission to rest on soft mounts for enhanced response and shock absorbance.

Only 80 models of this striking machine will be handcrafted – a number symbolizing domination and achievement in Pythagorean Numerology. With 1500 hp and taking under 20 seconds to go from 0 to 400 kmh, Koenigsegg notes that the Regera is the most powerful and fastest accelerating production car ever made – rightfully meriting its name as royalty of the road.

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