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THE VALLÉE DE JOUX. FOR MILLENNIA A HARSH, UNYIELDING ENVIRONMENT; AND SINCE 1875 THE HOME OF AUDEMARS PIGUET, IN THE VILLAGE OF LE BRASSU S. TH E E ARLY WAT CHM AKERS WERE SHAPED HERE, IN AWE OF THE FORCE OF NATURE YET DRIVEN TO MASTER ITS MYSTERIES THROUGH THE COMPLEX MECHANICS OF THEIR CRAFT. STILL

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TO BREAK THE RULES, YOU MUST FIRST MASTER THEM.

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TODAY THIS PIONEERING SPIRIT INSPIRES US TO CONSTANTLY CHALLENGE THE CONVENTIONS OF

ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE IN PINK GOLD AND CERAMIC. CHRONOGRAPH.

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FINE WATCHMAKING.

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THE NEW GENTLEMEN Be bold and let individuality flourish

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McLAREN 570GT TAKEN FURTHER Introducing the next game-changing addition A to our Sports Series range – a car that expands perceptions of what a GT can be.

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Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Green Camo.

Designed in collaboration with the lifestyle brand. Case crafted using green camo texalium and 18K red gold alloy. UNICO column-wheel chronograph movement. Military green chino straps stitched to black rubber. Limited edition of 250 pieces.

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Official fuel consumption figures in UK mpg (l/100km) for the McLaren Sports Series (3,799 (cc) petrol, 7-speed Seamless Shift dual clutch Gearbox (SSG): urban 17.2 (16.5), extra urban 38.4 (7.4), combined 26.6 (10.7). Official combined CO2 emissions: 249g/km. The efficiency figures quoted are derived from official NEDC test results, are provided for comparability purposes only, and might not reflect actual driving experience.

Park’s of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited is anN Appointed Representative of Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited, FRN 308476 of 14 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY, which is authorised and regulated by the hublot.com Financial Conduct Authority. Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited permitted business is Insurance Mediation and to act as a Credit Broker. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers to assist with your purchase, who may remunerate us for introducing you to them. Retail customers only.

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Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Green Camo.

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Rose gold case Rose gold openworked movement Integrated split second chronograph Big date at 12 h Hermès alligator strap Made in Switzerland

VINTAGE BR A É R O N A V A L E

The VINTAGE AÉRONAVALE chronograph is a time measuring instrument that marries functionality and elegance. The blue and gold colours, evoking the uniform worn by naval officers, make the VINTAGE AÉRONAVALE an exceptional timepiece · www.bellross.com

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OFFICIAL FERRARI DEALER

Graypaul Edinburgh Sporty, elegant, versatile: discover the new California T, the exclusive ultra-innovative spider that melds sportiness and versatility with signature Ferrari driving pleasure.

Official Ferrari dealer, Graypaul Edinburgh, is delighted to invite you to discover the California T at the dealership showroom now.

Graypaul Edinburgh 8 Whitehill Road, Fort Kinnaird Edinburgh, Scotland, EH15 3HR Telephone: 0131 475 4500 www.edinburgh.ferraridealers.com

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS The sharp man's guide to the best in men's fashion, whats on, accessories and tech - from luxury watches to supercars, we've got it covered.

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THE CLASSIC GAME

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BLACK SHADOW

TRENDS

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ROUGE ONES

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TREND REPORT

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THESE CHIMING MEN

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BOYS ON FILM

ON THE COVER

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THE NEW GENTLEMEN

Be bold and let individuality flourish

Roll up to tailoring with a relaxed winter aesthetic.

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MAFIA MEN

Traditional values create sleek mafia men.

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FIX UP, LOOK SHARP

Channel vivid shades and luxurious fabrics in a classic dinner suit.

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OUTSIDE EDGE

WATCHES

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LUXURY WATCH EDIT

The definitive directory of what you should be wearing on your wrist right now.

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Audemars Piguet has revolutionised the minute repeater.

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SAM HIDALGO-CLYNE

LIFESTYLE

Sam Hidalgo-Clyne talks about his whirlwind rugby career

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ROX WISHLIST

Exclusive interview with Hublot CEO.

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NEW YEAR

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MALE GROOMING

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REBIRTH OF THE CRAIGELLACHIE

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GADGET MAN

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#ROXWATCH

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TREATS FOR HIM

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GIFTS FOR HER

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GUESTLIST

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RICARDO GUADALUPE

BIG BANG

The once iconic Craigellachie hotel has been brought back to life.

FEATURES

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CHRISTIAN MACLEOD

We sat down with Christian to talk fashion, GQ, Aston Martin and downtime.

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ROX LOVES...

Get involved with our guide to the must see event’s this season.

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PREMIUM BOND

FOOD & DRINK

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PAN FRIED SCALLOPS

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A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO WINE

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AN ODE TO ADVENTURE

LOUIS XIII has been present at every milestone in the history of luxury travel

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CONTRIBUTORS

CONTRIBUTORS The faces behind ROX MAN. Find out more about the people who bring ROX Magazine to life.

ALEX DOAK

CHRIS CHILTON

MARTIN WISHART

Alex is an expert watch writer for City AM, Mr Porter, QP magazine and the Prodigal Guide. He enjoys cooking, craft beer, burgers and has a degree in biochemistry.

Chris is a freelance motoring writer and contributing editor of Car Magazine as well as an ace driver himself.

He is a former mechanic with over 14 years experience writing about luxury cars.

Martin is an awardwinning chef, who in 1999 established his eponymous Leith fine dining restaurant.

It was awarded a Michelin star in 2001 and has retained this every year since. He now runs restaurants in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

LOUISE GILL

PAMELA MARTIN

Louise is the Editor for ROX Magazine and is the creative driving force behind the magazine. A lover of fashion, music and travel, Louise brings her energy and passion into everything she does at ROX.

Pamela is Head of Graphic Design at ROX and has created every ROX magazine since it launched in 2009. Pamela is a founding member of the ROX team and without her, the magazine would not exist.

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WISH LIST

The modern stylish gent looks good at all times; even when having a shower at the gym. Carry your toiletries with pride in this Ralph Lauren leather washbag.

The Boss Black Phillian polo shirt is the perfect addition to your casual look.

This long sleeved style, available at Cruise, features a three button placket and is finished with ribbed cuffs and subtle embroidered detailing to the front. Layer with a knit scarf to stay toasty.

The ORACLE TEAM USA chronograph was developed by Bremont to meet the need for countdown functionality when racing.

Considerable investment was made to develop this Regatta calibre, specially designed to be used by sailors. On your marks, get set, go!

65310 | £4,995 The word accessory may strike fear into male minds, but fear not, it doesn't need to be as fussy as you think. Keep things simple with a woven ROX Friendship bracelet. Opt for neutral tones to keep the look understated.

61607 | £40

Giddy up cowboy! Saint Laurent have nailed western style meets city slicker with their Jodhpur boots in cognac suede. For ultimate presence wear with a black denim.

SKELETON IN THE CLOSET This is definitely not a skeleton to keep locked up. Parade this Hublot Classic Aerofusion with skeleton dial at every opportunity. This streamlined, stylistic watch is a must have.

57317 | £12,500 – 16 –

Tudor have transitioned to the dark side with the Black Bay Dark bracelet watch. A new addition to the Black Bay family it sports a sleek matt black finish that Darth himself would be jealous of! 65612 | £3,050

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All gold everything. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph certainly packs a punch. This show-stopping piece is the ultimate expression of the Royal Oak Offshore’s uncompromising luxury, fitted with a beautifully crafted, silky smooth pink-gold bracelet.

65215 | £55,500

D&G have revamped casual with a throwback to a monochrome print of none other than James Dean.

Available at Cruise, style this classic sweatshirt with white high tops for a fresh winter look.

Give the nod in this sophisticated Loro Piana Kirk Trilby. Its blend of yarn and raw hare felt is the ultimate AW16 wardrobe update. Wear with a high collar coat for rat pack appeal.

Dress your face to match your style with these uber chic retro aviator style sunglasses from Tom Ford’s “private collection”.

Cufflinks can add a flash of personality to a smart look. Choose ROX Classic Oval cufflinks in polished sterling silver and engrave them with a date, initials or a cheeky message.

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Providing alternative design and innovative concepts Sevenfriday’s V-series adopts a newly designed case and NFC chipped caseback allowing you to register your watch with the Sevenfriday app. Gadget lovers, form an orderly queue!

65771 | £1,170

Richard James has set a standard for luxe tailoring. Handmade in Italy, this silk tie boasts a tight houndstooth pattern. Wear it against a crisp white shirt for a sharp evening look. www.rox.co.uk

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Taking no less than 4 years to develop, Hublot’s Unico movement is the fruit of intensive research & development within their own manufacture. Step aside King Power, the Unico is the must have watch in Hublot’s repertoir.

65726 | £30,400

Gucci’s iconic interlocking G’s create these sterling silver cufflinks that bring a flash of fancy to your wrists. Pair with a crisp white shirt and velvet blazer for black tie events this season.

53645 | £175

With a variety of black watches available this winter, Raymond Weil’s skeleton dial Freelancer offers something different. Rose gold accents and a glimpse into the mechanics are what make this watch tick!

65528 | £1,895

SKY’S THE LIMIT Influenced by military aeronautics and aesthetic, Bell & Ross produce timepieces that are not only stylised, but that are reliable, tested to the extreme, and can endure arduous conditions. Test the limits with the BR03-93. 65601 | £2,600

THE FINISHING TOUCH Sweatshirts no longer have to be boring with statement pieces like this Lanvin Arachnid Sweatshirt. With a delicately beaded spider motif on the front and subtle branded detailing on the hem, it has a unique and eyecatching style.

Getting suited and booted but needing that little something extra to set your look off? Choose Emporio Armani’s carbon cufflink and tie pin set with eagle subtly perched upon a black woven carbon pattern.

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This impressive Christian Macleod piece comes in a range of gold, high shine silver, and dull black buckles, forming the iconic CM initials. With exceptionally fine Czaja leather, this belt is a wardrobe must have.

THE DIVER Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver watch has everything you want from a diver. Dive-time measurement, glare proof glass, water resistant to 30 ATM, luminescent hands, and a rotating inner bezel with diving scale and zone from 60 to 15 minutes. It’s the one, get it! 63001 | £15,300

Stripped back, relaxed, Baume & Mercier’s timeless traditional style is a breath of fresh air. Keeping things classic the Classima watch has a simplistic dial and striking cobalt blue alligator strap. 64872 | £1,800

Berluti's plein jour messenger bag is perfect for everyday use. A combination of hand-polished Venezia leather and calligraphy-etched Scritto, the dark tobacco hue oozes quality and style.

GREY MATTER If metallic dressing is too much for you, Gucci’s use of stainless steel and a sun-brushed black dial creates a galactic grey watch with the perfect balance of trend and classic style for you to embrace now.

65334 | £590

Stylish shoes are the necessity for a fashionable gent, and these Grenson brogues from Cruise are the master of style. Pair with a bright sock to let the daredevil inside out.

Paired alongside any silver toned watch this blue woven ROX Friendship bracelet will make your wrist pop!

64286 | £40 – 19 –

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Hand-crafted in Switzerland Caliber A&S5101: manufacture movement / skeletonized and symmetrical architecture / hand-wound / power reserve over 90 h / historical English movement design with 10 bridges and solid gold chatons / all technical elements visible dial side / Haute Horlogerie ďŹ nishing: chamfered bridges with polished edges, sunburst barrels, satin-ďŹ nished wheels and ratchets with chamfered and polished edges, screws with bevelled and mirrorpolished heads. Functions: hours, minutes and small seconds. Case: very elaborated and tapering from top to bottom to perfectly ďŹ t on the wrist / stainless steel / diameter 41.50 mm. www.arnoldandson.com

ROYAL COLLECTION

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CLASSIMA STEEL, 40 MM SELF-WINDING

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RAYMOND WEIL is proud to be supporting Swiss sailing team Realteam as its Official Timing Partner and to introduce a new freelancer able to support the crew in the most extreme sailing conditions. A nice little tip of the hat to Mr Raymond Weil who was a member of the Geneva Yacht Club.

Join the discussion #RWRealteam

freelancer collection Water resistant to 300 metres

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THE NEW QUATTROPORTE.

BY MASERATI.

RACE-BRED ENGINEERING IN A LUXURY SALOON. SINCE 1963.

In 1963, a legend was born when, for the first time in automotive history, Maserati mounted a racing engine in a four door saloon: Quattroporte. The latest version features twin-turbocharged V6 and V8 petrol engines, and a powerful V6 turbodiesel, whilst for an even sportier stance, GranSport trim includes a special aerodynamic kit, sports seats, gearshift paddles, red brake callipers and 21” Titano wheels.

Please call us for more information.

PARK’S MASERATI 143/159 Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0ET Phone: 01698 303828 | www.parks.uk.com/maserati

Official fuel consumption figures for New Maserati Quattroporte range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 18.1 (15.6) – 35.8 (7.9), Extra Urban 35.8 (7.9) – 54.3 (5.2), Combined 26.4 (10.7) – 45.6 (6.2). CO2 emissions 250 – 163g/km.

Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are based on standard EU tests for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

Park’s of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited is an Appointed Representative of Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited, FRN 308476 of 14 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited permitted business is Insurance Mediation and to act as a Credit Broker. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers to assist with your purchase, who may remunerate us for introducing you to them. Retail customers only.

CHECK MATE

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Checks were king of the catwalk this season. Fine tailored suits, separates and the double breasted overcoat reigned supreme in the style stakes. Subtle or bold, big or small, you can’t make a wrong move with this versatile pattern; check mate!

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch 63268 | £20,600

Baume & Mercier Clifton Watch 58580 | £2,190

SMYTHSON

Raymond Weil Tango Watch 57307 | £850

Tudor Heritage Advisor Watch 65957 | £4,020

GEORGE CLEVERLEY

Bremont Regatta AC Automatic Watch 65309 | £4,995

Gucci Man Thin Ring 64655 | £165

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You don’t need to work the land to appreciate its colours.

Cast aside navy and black for shades of desert camel, farm khaki and forest brown to enjoy a natural colour palette within your wardrobe.

Hugo Boss Rafale Watch 65817 | £249

J.W.ANDERSON

SevenFriday M-Series Watch 65779 | £1,425

ROX Classic Rectangle Cufflinks 63855 | £95

Bell & Ross Aviation Watch 65549 | £1,900

Vivienne Westwood The Finsbury Watch 65412 | £275

BERLUTI

Raymond Weil Tango Watch 60186 | £850

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Unparalleled performance, for all of life’s roads.

Bentayga.

Introducing the extraordinary SUV. Visit Glasgow.BentleyMotors.com or call +44 (0)1698 303 850.

Bentayga fuel consumption* – EU Drive Cycle in mpg (l/100 km): Urban 14.7 (19.2); Extra Urban 31.0 (9.1); Combined 22.1 (12.8). CO2 Emissions 292 g/km.

BENTLEY GLASGOW

*Fuel consumption figures subject to Type Approval. The name ‘Bentley’ and the ‘B’ in wings device are registered trademarks. © 2016 Bentley Motors Limited. Model shown: Bentayga. Park’s of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited is an Appointed Representative of Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited FRN 308476, of 14 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a Credit Broker. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may remunerate us for introducing you to them. Retail customers only.

The Bremont Boeing Model 1 and the F/A-18 Super Hornet share the same hardened Custom 465® Steel.

BREMONT BOEING MODEL 1

WE’VE NEVER BUILT A WATCH FROM THIS KIND OF STEEL BEFORE. BUT IT SEEMED TO WORK OUT OKAY ON THE F/A-18 SUPER HORNET. A few years ago the British watch manufacturer Bremont and American aviation giant Boeing, embarked on a development project to build a range of mechanical timepieces that embraced the latest in material and manufacturing research from the worlds of horology and aviation. The result is something remarkably special.

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WINTER IS COMING

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Designers showcased an array of faux fur creations with shin grazing overcoats being the fashion crowd’s favourite. Don’t despair if all over grizzly bear is not for you, introduce a shearling collar or fur trimmed hood to ease you into this modern masculine trend.

Hublot Classic Fusion Watch 62664 | £6,400

Bremont Boeing 247 Watch 60398 | £4,495

GIVENCHY

Emporio Armani Watch 59190 | £289

Hugo Boss Supernova Watch 64786 | £375

OFFICINE CREATIVE

88 Rue du Rhone Watch 60263 | £420

Baume & Mercier Clifton Watch 60000 | £2,790

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CABLE LIFT

MICHALE KORS

TOURNE DE TRANSMISSION

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Knitwear is back! Key pieces to invest in are big and cabled.

Speckled grey cardigans, and luxe cable knit jumpers are where to look for a relaxed fit and up-to-the-minute off-duty dressing.

Raymond Weil Freelancer Watch 57292 | £1,575

MAHARISHI

Arnold & Son HMS1 Watch 64223 | £13,000

ROX Leather Friendship Bracelet 64285 | £40

Gc B2-Class Chronograph Watch 49057 | £375

Hublot Classic Fusion Watch 64203 | £9,000

GRENSON

Bell & Ross Vintage Aeronavale Watch 65652 | £2,300

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MELLOWED for 12 YEARS This smooth, sweet dram offers rich rewards for those who like to DIG DEEPER. Today, we still use time-honoured techniques like long fermentation to conjure

rare honeyed notes, and draw water from the PITILIE BURN, renowned for its quality and PROMISE of GOLD.

ENJOY OUR SINGLE MALT RESPONSIBLY. ABERFELDY AND ITS TRADE DRESS ARE TRADEMARKS.

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GO TO GREAT LENGTHS

The traditional knee length overcoat has had a sleek re-vamp.

No longer just for over suits at the office, this is your go-to for both work and play this season. Choose a contemporary, single breasted silhouette and wear with turn ups and trainers.

Raymond Weil Maestro Watch 65530 | £875

Tudor Heritage Black Bay Watch 65614 | £2,510

CHRISTIAN MACLEOD

Gucci G-Timeless 64545 | £525

Bremont ALT1-C/PB Watch 65320 | £4,795

JOHN LOBB

Vivienne Westwood Belsize Watch 65435 | £240

Emporio Armani Watch 65226 | £299

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THE REBELS

BURBERRY

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Everyone loves a rogue. Take a break from conventional winter dressing and try this seasons bomber jackets which have transitioned from summer with an array of statement prints and motifs on offer.

Gucci Horsebit Leather Bracelet 64561 | £185

GUCCI

SevenFriday P-Series Watch 63019 | £995

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch 62997 | £20,900

Gucci Man Thin Ring 59987 | £160

Hublot Big Bang Unico Watch 57316 | £16,500

BRIONI

Graham Silverstone RS Watch 63524 | £8,800

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GRAHAM 1695 UK T. +44 20 8843 2934 george@graham1695.com

CHRONOFIGHTER VINTAGE Automatic day-date chronograph Fast-action start/stop trigger 44 mm steel case, grained dial Hand-sewn calf leather strap WWW.GRAHAM1695.COM

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CHRISTIAN MACLEOD Christian Macleod pro golfer turned fashion designer is launching his new CM Wrist Belt range in November with ROX as the exclusive stockist. We sat down with Christian to talk fashion, GQ, Aston Martin and downtime.

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My career started nearly 20 years ago. My secret, plenty of water and sleep! I believe my natural competitiveness helped me into achieving a luxury brand. I had incredible focus on my finished product and gameplan from a very young age. I started the 'CM' brand at 16 years old (I am now 24), and I knew it was going to take me a long time to gain loyal customers and following for my brand. I feel now, after 8 years of following what I feel was right within my game plan, I am on the right track but still nowhere near where I want to be with the CM brand.

You have such an interesting story. Was it difficult to transition from golfer to designer?

Believe it or not; it was forced on me. I was a successful professional golfer but I ended up with a broken ankle in the middle of the golf season and was told I couldn't compete for 2 years due to the severity of the injury.

Before my ankle break, I was designing my own clothes for the golf course, and I decided to focus more on the design from that point on. I have never been back to professional golf since.

There is clearly a signature style that comes across in all your belts. What was your inspiration for your designs?

My design is very much a personal perception of me and what I would like to wear. I draw inspiration from my life, from the movies I see, the books I read or what is happening in my life at the present time. I put it all together and make my statement.

You are working with us at ROX to launch the new CM Wrist Belts range. What other accessories are you looking to expand to?

Yes, I can't wait! It has always been a personal dream to design an accessory that could be sold within ROX and now we are here. Other accessories for this year are; wallets, cashmere ties, cashemere socks, cashmere scarves, clutches and handbags. It is for sure going to be a busy year on top of our flagship belts.

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Now, let’s talk Aston Martin - one of the biggest brands in the world. How has partnering with them impacted your brand?

Aston Martin, where do I start...their brand is the icon of inspiration. I was lucky enough to use the Aston Martin Edinburgh showroom last year for a campaign to release some of our new products around their cars.

That day, the celebrity wearing our products was the Aston Martin cars, and it will be a day I will never forget.

We’ve heard that your creativity is beyond designing, you have also worked creatively for GQ. How did that come about?

Yes, this is true. At 18, I was the youngest Fashion Designer to be showcased in GQ with a reinvention of the Open Champion Paul Lawrie. It was my first ever campaign and chance for me to use my creative side, and let’s say it turned a lot of heads! My creative and fashion career turned upside down from one image that went global.

Clearly a man of many talents! When you are not slowly taking over the world, what do you do for fun?

I have the greatest of friends and family, that I love spending time with. It's great down time away from the fast lane and it is always extremely fun.

As a master of accessories, we have to know... what is your watch style?

I wear a variation, I have not quite decided on my style of watch as of yet, I do like understated to be fair, and I do love the Hublot watches, I feel that each watch tells a story. I also have a lucky watch... but I keep the story as to why it is lucky for my keynote speeches on stage. One day you might hear why it is lucky to me.

The new Christian MacLeod Wrist Belts will be available exclusively at ROX in November 2016

www.rox.co.uk

ASTON MARTIN EDINBURGH

CONTACT US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER www.astonmartinedinburgh.co.uk 0131 442 2800

THE NEW GENTLEMEN Get the fit right and anything goes with the next generation of tailoring. Patterns are bold, colours dynamic, and individuality flourishing as the new gentlemen dominate sophisticated dressing.

PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK SEAGER MODEL: JORDAN LIDDELL STYLIST: DOMINIC APENTENG

Hublot Classic Fusion Grey Titanium Watch £9,000 (64794), Dolce & Gabanna Suit £2250 at Flannels, Dolce & Gabanna T-Shirt £80 at Flannels

Hublot Classic Fusion Grey Titanium Watch £9,000 (64794), Dolce & Gabanna Suit £2250 at Flannels, Dolce & Gabanna T-Shirt £80 at Flannels

Hublot Classic Fusion Grey Titanium Watch £9,000 (64794), Dolce & Gabanna Suit £2250 at Flannels, Dolce & Gabanna T-Shirt £80 at Flannels

Bremont Classic Automatic Watch £4,695 (60402), Reiss Delliston Waistcoat £110, Reiss Delliston Trousers £115, Scott and Taylor Shirt £59

Audemars Piguet Millenary Selfwinding Watch £32,400 (62897), Gibson of London Suit £795, Thomas Pink Shirt £180

BOYS ON FILM 60’s inspired polos, and shin skimming overcoats mimic king of cool, Steven McQueen. Roll up to tailoring with a relaxed winter aesthetic.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Watch £19,500 (62992), Richard James Suit £495, John Smedley Roll Neck £135

Above: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Watch £19,500 (62992), Richard James Suit £495, John Smedley Roll Neck £135 Right Page: Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic Watch £30,400 (65726), Vivienne Westwood Overcoat £865

Left Page: Bremont Jaguar MKIII Watch £3,495 (64673) Above: Hublot Big Bang Aero Skeleton Watch £13,700 (55741)

MAFIA MEN Straight out the mob. Structured style and traditional values create sleek mafia men.

Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black Watch £18,200 (65286), Prada Suit £1,989, Armani Shirt £180, Armani Tie £79

Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black Watch £18,200 (65286), Prada Suit £1,989, Armani Shirt £180, Armani Tie £79, Dent Gloves

FIX UP LOOK SHARP Channel vivid shades and luxurious fabrics in a classic dinner suit.

Bell & Ross Vintage Aeronavale Watch £3,350 (65651), Gucci Dinner Suit £2,100, Hugo Boss Dress Shirt £130, DKNY Bow Tie £80

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LUXURY WATCH EDIT The definitive directory of what you should be wearing on your wrist right now. Words by Alex Doak.

ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR IN YELLOW GOLD

UNICO ITALIA INDEPENDENT GREEN CAMO

TES BLUE TOURBILLON

With a design as unique and pure as that of the Royal Oak, you shouldn’t dare to mess – such a masterpiece of octagonal form is not amenable to complication. Hence designer Gérald Genta’s bespoke, “tapisserie” engraved dial, lending a clean, unfussy texture. The exception is when it comes to Audemars Piguet’s particular horological speciality: the perpetual calendar. The four subdials – day, date, month, moonphase – align pleasingly with the cardinal points of that iconic bezel, lending even more gravitas to those noble facets.

66349 | £76,800

Trust Hublot – fine watchmaking’s bad-boy disruptor – to team up with flamboyant character, Lapo Elkann. The Fiat empire scion and driver of a camouflaged Ferrari 458 Italia is behind luxury eyewear brand Italia Independent, which has collaborated on a new limited edition chronograph for the Swiss watchmaker. Its clever combination of carbon fibre and green “texalium” woven fiberglass gives the case an Elkannworthy camouflage wrap. And if you want, you can co-ordinate with a pair of Hublot sunnies from Italia Independent, a snip at £997 per pair.

65280 | £24,300

The resemblance to your typical 18th-century English pocket watch may seemingly end with the Arnold & Son logo, but the Swiss revival of the London chronometer maker is just as clever with mechanics as John Arnold himself. What sets the new TES Blue Tourbillon apart is its modern take on his distinguished, three-dimensional English movement: the barrel bridge for instance has the traditional wave form but is made out of sapphire to allow a maximum view of the openworked barrel, wheels and that vibrant, cobalt-blue mainplate.

65377 | £115,000

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VINTAGE BR 126 AÉRONAVALE While Bremont’s remembrance of a legendary Thirties air race is unashamedly nostalgic and rakish, Bell & Ross continues to fly its steady course designing crisp and contemporary updates of the classical pilot-watch trope – even when it comes to its Vintage BR range, tapping into the golden age of aviation and all its associated derring-do. No photograph will ever do justice to the blue and brass of the brand’s latest tribute to the French Naval Air Arm, but take it from us: there are watches costing five times as much that wouldn’t look nearly as dashing peeping from the cuff of an Admiral’s mess uniform.

65651 | £3,350

KALPA XL HEBDOMADAIRE

CLIFTON CHRONOGRAPH COMPLETE CALENDAR

DH-88 LIMITED EDITION

“True riches do not need to be revealed,” says Parmigiani Fleurier, “they are precious because they are discreet.” And thus, to mark the 20th anniversary of Switzerland’s preeminent, classical-with-a-twist fine watchmaker, the manufacture has unveiled this one-off handsome devil, its steel case shrouding a movement made entirely of yellow gold. It’s especially impressive as micro-mechnics made of the precious metal present a real challenge: gold sticks to the tools, it easily deforms, plus all the machines must be completely recalibrated from usual.

66378 | £64,400

It’s baffling how Baume & Mercier manage to cram so much into a watch like this. To start, you have a beautifully engineered, 43mm steel case and supremely ergonomic sevenrow bracelet rendered exquisitely in alternately polished and satinated handfinish. Then there’s the dial it frames: silvered with rhodium-plated applique indexes, protected by an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Crystal on the caseback even gives a view inside: a top-notch Swiss automatic movement, handfinished and hand-assembled. All for £3,850?

Go figure.

66379 | £3,850

The latest limited edition from Britain’s plucky watchmaker celebrates one of the greatest aeronautic competitions of all time and the British plane that won it: 1934’s London to Melbourne Air Race and de Havilland’s DH88 Comet. Trailing clear skies and 11,300 miles, pilots Charles Scott and Tom CampbellBlack fought exhaustion and mechanical challenges to win in just three days, paving the way for longhaul aviation. Each of Bremont’s 364 chronometer-rated chronograph GMTs includes a piece of the original spruce plywood from the plane’s undercarriage.

66059 | £14,995

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from left to right: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Watch £25,700 (63366), Bell & Ross Aviation Watch £3,200 (65588), Arnold & Son TBR Watch £21,520 (64935), Bremont ALT1-ZT/51 Automatic Watch £4,295 (65329), Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze Watch £2,730 (65400)

THE CLASSIC GAME Get back to the old timers with their ageless appeal. Lose the gadgets, the screens, and enjoy the finer things playing the classic game.

from left to right: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Watch £33,500 (63269), Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon Skeleton Watch £7,490 (66285), Bell & Ross Aviation Watch £2,800 (60370), Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark Watch £3,050 (65612), Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black Watch £18,200 (65286)

BLACK SHADOW Discreet, as though hidden in the shadows, all black is a modern take on classic understatement.

ROGUE ONES When you say jump they ask how high.

Not for the shy or retiring, Rogue Ones are the Rebels and they pack a punch.

from left to right: Bell & Ross Burning Skull Watch £5,500 (65587), Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph £20,900 (62997), Gucci Man Aged Silver Feline Ring £165 (65561), SevenFriday M-Series Punk Watch £1,250 (66061), Graham Silverstone RS Skeleton Watch £8,800 (63523), Hublot Big Bang Unico Black Ceramic Watch £16,500 (64791), Gucci Man Aged Silver Feline Bracelet £270 (65559)

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THESE CHIMING MEN Audemars Piguet’s Supersonnerie has revolutionised the minute repeater complication, says Alex Doak – just as AP’s watchmakers have revolutionised so much of Switzerland’s sacred craft.

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f one of the Apple Watch’s more useful functions is to discreetly alert you without needing to wield your phone in polite company, then the minute repeater could be the original smartwatch. The late 17th century’s first examples had hammers that struck the inside of the case – their muffled sound meaning courtiers could check the time in their pocket during tedious councils, without offending the monarch.

By complete contrast, Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie chimes the time louder and prouder than anything before: a full 10dB louder, even with a waterproof case and even when worn on a chubby wrist. So much so that Audemars’ head of product management, Christian Lasalmonie activated the prototype’s striking mechanism in front of a packed lecture hall at last year’s Geneva trade fair and slack jawed journalists sat on the back row could hear the time, to the minute.

Audemars Piguet is no stranger to this particularly complicated aspect of watchmaking. Once founded in 1875, as many as nine of AP’s first twelve watches were kitted out with French pioneer Abraham-Louis Breguet’s newly developed striking system, whose hammers struck finely tuned steel ‘gongs’ coiled inside. Slide a button on the side of the case, and the hours are struck on the low ‘dong’, followed by the quarter-hour on both ‘ding’ and ‘dong’ gongs, then the remaining minutes with a series of ‘dings’. All orchestrated by a delicate constellation of snail cams, racks and levers.

While those parts of the minute repeater have barely changed with the Supersonnerie, pretty much everything else has – the result of a dedicated eight-year audio-research initiative in collaboration with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne down the road, a pitch-perfect musician from the Geneva Conservatoire, a sound engineer, and even

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a local artisan who crafts stringed instruments.

The most revolutionary development has been in mounting the gongs on a ‘soundboard’ suspended between the movement and case back, functioning like the upper body of a guitar. You’d assume AP’s recruitment of an instrument maker has been to tap his knowledge of chamber resonance. But while he is indeed based in the Swiss Jura for its forests’ distinctive wood, it’s his understanding of strings’ behaviour that AP was keen on. As a result, the ‘strings’ of the Supersonnerie vibrate with a perfect interval of two notes, or a ‘major third’ to musical sorts.

Being Switzerland’s only indie watch brand still in the hands of its founding family, Audemars Piguet can afford to play fast and loose with the strictures of horology, unfettered by the orders of a sprawling holding group. It’s how the brand forged its reputation right from the get-go, creating a gorgeous pocket watch boasting perpetual calendar, moonphase, split-seconds chronograph and, yes, a minute repeater – it, in turn, defining the surrounding Vallée de Joux, with its mountain mists and clanking cow bells, as the cradle of ‘grande complications’.

“THE ROYAL OAK BROKE THE RULES OF THE INDUSTRY, AT A CRITICAL TIME, BUT AT AP IT SEEMED THE LOGICAL THING TO DO.” Almost 150 years later, AP is still situated precisely where it started, in the somnolent town of Le Brassus, perched on the one narrow road that threads the length of the Joux valley’s floor. As you’d expect, things have expanded considerably since 1875 (two new state-of-the-art factories around the corner mean Le Brassus seems more AP than town) and its disruptive behavior has stretched far beyond complications. That octagonal case containing the Supersonnerie being the most significant.

When it first launched in 1972, simply as ‘Royal Oak’, no one had seen such a daring eight-sided design, let alone a stainless-steel sports watch from an haute horloger with suitably ‘haute’ price tag. It was a readjustment that took some years, but it’s now one of watchmaking’s most iconic models, barely a millimetre different in its purest form, and prevalent in its chunky “Offshore” guise on the wrists (and in the lyrics) of every other US hip-hop star out there, not to mention virtually every champion golfer of the modern age.

“When the Royal Oak launched 44 years ago,” explains the family firm’s chief administrator, Olivier Audemars, “the technology didn’t exist to work the Royal Oak’s complex shapes in steel. It was more expensive to machine the case and bezel in steel than gold. In fact, the very first prototype was made from white gold.

“The Royal Oak broke the rules of the industry, at a critical time, but at AP it seemed the logical thing to do.”

As well as the Supersonnerie, the finely polished facets of the mighty Oak house a number of wildly contrasting novelties this year. Corner-office tycoons with a penchant for red braces will especially appreciate AP’s all-out embrace of that Eighties metal no one else is brave enough to revisit: yellow gold. When we say ‘all out’, we mean it: the integrated bracelet is pure garish gold, as well as the equally chunky case with which it blends so mellifluously. Perpetual calendar, extra-thin open worked tourbillon, or simple gents’ automatic..? All available with pure J.R. Ewing-worthy bling and bombast.

That original building in Le Brassus, now housing a priceless museum of AP masterpieces, couldn’t look any more unassuming, but it’s the rule-breaking going on behind those closed doors that means Audemars Piguet will always keep us guessing. Sadly, it’s too late to get your hands on a loud-andproud Supersonnerie, but anything from this storied marque’s catalogue will ensure your wrist, if not chimes, then certainly speaks volumes.

Audemars Piguet watches are available at ROX Argyll Arcade

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GEARING UP Since the groundbreaking launch of the Big Bang in 2005, Hublot has mushroomed breathlessly into a hothouse for materials and complications – progress, its CEO tells Alex Doak, that is down to keeping a constant eye on the future.

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f it’s not enough that Usain Bolt, Pelé, Maradonna, Jay-Z, Kobe Bryant, and every Juventus and Chelsea player all wear Hublot proudly, nor that the brand boasts over 750 points of sale (including 70 of its own boutiques), then all it takes is a simple nose around the watchmaker’s multistorey pavilion at spring’s Baselworld trade fair to appreciate its extraordinary success – a success achieved by a youthful brand, on young (but very wealthy) wrists in a notoriously “mature” marketplace, supplied by venerable brands banking on heritage. Even Rolex next door is calm by comparison, at an event where appointments must be booked months in advance in order to tread a single step beyond the frosty fembots on reception.

No, advancing into the meeting rooms within the Hublot stand at Basel is to realise how wildly popular this brand has become, among retailers, collectors and press alike. Not only does it hustle, bustle and bulge with experts desperate to get their hands on the new launches, but the noise is enough to tell you that passions run high with this particular watchmaker – a watchmaker making a sort of product that’s usually discussed in

considered, reverent tones around velvet-lined trays and white gloves, not passed boisterously around with the sort of gasps reserved for action films or roller coasters, rather than luxury products.

What’s more, despite the sheer number of hands clamouring for a horological fondle, what strikes you next is the fact that they are rarely left dissatisfied. The innovation and creativity is prolific (despite each model remaining exclusive and by default feverishly collectable) with traditional Swiss mechanics “fused” to unlikely and futuristic materials, such as carbon-fibre, titanium and ceramic. This year, Hublot has even collaborated with Berluti on a watch whose dial is made using one of the finest but oldest materials going: butter-soft shoe leather.

But it goes so much further than just materials. The brand’s iconic porthole-shaped case construct is a modular jigsaw puzzle, allowing a mix and match of materials, giving a highly adaptable interplay of shapes and colour. The potential permutations for Hublot’s endless stream of limited-edition tributes to sporting or musical legends is, well, endless.

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“This is the DNA of our brand,” enthuses CEO Ricardo Guadalupe over the hubbub of Hublot’s Basel crowd. “‘The Art of Fusion’ is our motto, as without innovation there is no future.

We want all our teams to be creative, to push the boundaries in order for our brand to be first, unique, different.”

Despite his Spanish name, Guadalupe, 51, is a thoroughbred Swiss watch guy. He was born and raised in Neuchâtel, the capital city of “Watch Valley” in the Jura mountains, and after a brief post-grad stint at UCLA, returned to Switzerland and took his first job with Bulgari, setting up their watchmaking factory in Geneva. But it was his second job, as sales and marketing director for Blancpain, that set him on his current course. The brand had just been sold to Swatch Group having been revived by one of the industry’s most legendary characters, Jean-Claude Biver, and Biver’s next project was a moribund Hublot – a rather anonymous brand known only for its vanilla-scented rubber straps. When Biver left Swatch in 2004 to take over Hublot, he knew exactly who he wanted as his right-hand man.

“With Jean-Claude, we work as a duo. We work hand in hand to keep Hublot’s new incarnation on the same direction.

We are both passionate, hard workers and trust each other.”

“WE NEVER STOP WORKING ON BOTH NEW IN-HOUSE MOVEMENTS AND NEW MATERIALS.” That vibrant working relationship is clear to see from the brand’s rapid expansion over the past 12 years. Right from the outset, Biver and Guadalupe were hugely ambitious, setting themselves the task of switching from 90% quartz to producing 90% mechanical watches. Putting their best foot forward, within the very first year they had launched the Big Bang chronograph in steel and ceramic – still the brand’s biggest seller, and a modern cult classic, seen on yachts and in corner offices worldwide.

Turnover increased in four years from 25 million to over 200 million Swiss francs in 2008, when the brand was sold to LVMH. There has been physical growth too, with the inauguration in November 2009 of a new high-tech manufacture on the banks of Lake Geneva in Nyon – 6,000 square metres dedicated to in-house mechanical movement production. Keeping Hublot’s “fusion” truly cutting-edge and unique, the factory has even installed an experimental foundry to produce its scratchproof, 18-carat “Magic Gold”. Simultaneously, Hublot bought the Swiss company Profusion, which manufactures carbon-fibre components.

“We never stop working on both new in-house movements and new materials,” Guadalupe tells us. “Moreover, we always want to increase our verticalisation,” he says, referring to the industry’s ‘Holy Grail’ of bringing watchmaking’s countless aspects of production, from component machining to dial making, beneath one roof.

“It will take us approximately 5 years, but by then we will be producing, internally, 70% of our own movements and 30% of our cases with high-tech materials.”

There are plenty of Swiss watch brands who have managed this in-house consolidation in recent years, but while it’s always costly (upwards of £20 million is the basic budget required, most say) and difficult to hire the requisite talent, these brands are still making watches based on the same, timeworn principles of springs, cogs, levers. Just stop to consider Hublot’s biggest launches of 2016, however – the Ferrari-engine-inspired MP07 and the openworked MECA-10, which – and why hasn’t anyone done this before? – is inspired by the struts and wingnuts

of Meccano. These couldn’t be further from your typical mechanical timepiece, as Guadalupe explains with zeal.

“The shape of a watch inspired by an engine block came quite naturally to us. The mechanics have been positioned for ergonomic comfort on the wrist, where the “cylinders” provide highly legible information that resembles the mileage indicators of Classic Cars. Then we have the bracelet evoking the exhaust manifolds, six hole sections for reassembly, all emphasising the mechanical part of the DNA…” It costs roughly the same as a Ferrari, but you’re actually getting something infinitely more exclusive (not to mention cheaper to run). As Mr Guadalupe says, “The result is a very masculine and sporty aesthetic – strong and assertive.”

Not a bad description of Hublot as a whole, we’d say.

Hublot watches are available at ROX Argyll Arcade, Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Newcastle.

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BIG BANG Hublot’s iconic Big Bang collection focuses on the art of fusion by combining objects and materials that don’t appear together under normal conditions. Contrasting materials forged together create a striking natural masterpiece.

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Hublot Classic Fusion Grey Titanium Watch 64794 | £9,000

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch 63000 | £20,600

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COLOUR PALETTE Everyone has a shade that suits. Racing grey, jet black, royal blue; choose to keep your wristwear in sync, or, if you're daring, step out of your colour comfort zone and bring a burst of green or yellow to your winter look.

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Bell & Ross AeroGT Watch 65598 | £3,950

SevenFriday M-Series Watch 63023 | £1,290

Baume & Mercier Capeland Watch 64886 | £3,300

Gucci Dive Watch 64550 | £620

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Tudor North Flag Watch 63070 | £2,500

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Gucci Dive Watch 62702 | £650

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DIVE RIGHT IN Head first if you'd like, to the adventure lovers selection of timepieces designed for precision and endurance. Ever practical for activities in the day time, these stylised beauties look just as suited on a night out in your finery.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch 63001 | £15,300

Parmigiani Pershing 002 Watch 63115 | £14,900

Tudor Pelagos Titanium Watch 63072 | £3,020

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Gucci Dive Watch 65366 | £650

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SWISS-MADE | INNOVATION | ARTISTRY

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Bremont Classic Watch 60402 | £4,695

OUTSIDE EDGE Gucci GG2570 Watch 65335 | £590

MINIMALISM No frills, no fuss. AW16 menswear was a flurry with vibrant colours and patterns for you to adopt. So in the midst of all this eccentricity keep wristwear minimal, opting for simplistic dials and classic colour ways.

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Hublot Classic Fusion Watch 62664 | £6,400

Raymond Weil Toccata Watch 60189 | £650

Mondaine Stop2go Watch 66063 | £470

Hugo Boss Classic 1 Watch 65792 | £125

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Winter time isn’t just about cold nights spent curled up at home. Keep active and involved with our guide to the must see events that will make winter your new favourite season to explore.

ABU DHABI | NOVEMBER 2016

FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX The 2016 Formula 1 World Championship will be hosting the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit this November. The event is one of the biggest and most exciting motorsport events of the year. Thousands of enthusiasts flock to Abu Dhabi to witness the F1 finale in the glamorous city. Even if you are not a racing fanatic, the event's energy, excitement, and not to mention the tantalizing luxury of Abu Dhabi should be enough to entice you to experience this F1 climax at least once in your life!

MIAMI | DECEMBER 2016

ART BASEL Art Basel is the world’s first premier modern and contemporary art show, and is held annually in Hong Kong, Basel and Miami.

This December, the event comes to Miami Beach. The prestigious event focuses on connecting the world’s premier galleries and their patrons, as well as serving as a meeting point for the international art world. The galleries show significant work from the masters of modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned work of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall. Ambitious large scale artworks, films and performances become part of the city's outdoor landscape at nearby Collins Park and SoundScape Park. As a pioneer of the art of watchmaking, Audemars Piguet has become an Associate Partner of Art Basel to explore the connection between superior artistry and technical mastery.

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SWITZERLAND | JANUARY 2017

INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL The International Hot Air Balloon Festival is held annually in January at the Château-d'Oex. The festival gives participants the opportunity to explore the world floating up over the peaks. The first festival was held in 1978, and now has over 30,000 participants from around the world. This festival is particularly famous as it takes place in the snowy valley and has a unique “night-glow” show, where the balloons are exposed on the mountains, lit by their burners, during the evening of the 7th day. Parmigiani Fleurier will once again be taking part as “Presenting Sponsor” with its hot air balloon bearing the motto “Time is Flying”. Parmigiani invited its guests to discover the Parmigiani Studio in Gstaad, nestled in a typical Swiss chalet in the heart of the village. If you’re a thrill seeker and like a good view this could be the perfect event for you.

SWITZERLAND | JANUARY 2017

LA GRANDE ODYSEE Held each year in the French Alps and the Swiss Alps, the La Grande Odysee is an international sled dog race spanning 900 kilometres. Twenty mushers from all over the world compete with Alaskan and Siberian huskies through the Savoie and Haute Savoie. Our friends at Hublot are the official sponsors of this impressive event which combines the skill of man with the power of man’s best friend in an exciting race in some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Why not beat the winter blues by taking a trip to this event, held in January 2017, to witness this amazing spectacle.

UNITED KINGDOM | APRIL 2017

THE CANCER RESEARCH UK BOAT RACES The Cancer Research UK Boat Races are amongst the oldest sporting events in the world. The race involves the competing of two rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

The event dates back to 1829 following a challenge between old school friends and has since become an internationally renowned event with famous Olympic gold medallists and TV personalities participating as rowers. April 2017 will see the running of the 163rd Boat Race, now taking place on the Championship Course.

Thousands of fans gather along the banks of the Tideway in London, and millions more watch on TV around the world.

Parmigiani Fleurier chose to be timing sponsor of this prestigious event due to its heritage, tradition and the spirit of challenge throughout the race.

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PAN FRIED SCALLOPS Michelin-starred chef Martin Wishart brings Mediterranean dining to our tables combining sweet and sharp flavours to create a warming taste sensation to impress even the most discerning food palate.

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ntegral to this dish is a good tapenade. Tapenade is a Provençale purée of black olives and anchovies in olive oil. Sometimes other ingredients are added. It is great to use as a spread or dip, or to fill hard-boiled eggs and hollowed out cucumber with. I always use freshly made tapenade but you can find it ready made in most supermarkets nowadays.

I often use tapenade in the Restaurant. I like to combine it with scallops: the sweetness of the scallops, the sharpness of the tapenade and the texture of the crust, all bring different sensations to your palate.

Tapenade also complements a rabbit dish that I often serve in the Restaurant.

Scotland has the most beautiful scallops, I always use hand dived scallops at the Restaurant and they must be delivered alive. This way the scallops will be at their most flavoursome.

The ratatouille has lovely flavours: the sweetness of the red peppers heightens the sweetness of the scallops. I find it is best to cook all the vegetables for the ratatouille separately, and just bring them all together towards the end.

For the scallops 12 hand-dived scallops in the shell 12 discs tapenade crust

PAN FRIED SCALLOPS WITH BLACK OLIVE CRUST AND RATATOUILLE Serves 4

Directions for the scallops Remove the scallops from the shell and discard the skirt and the orange roe. Wash and dry the scallops on a clean towel.

Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick pan. Season the scallops with a little salt and pan fry in the oil until golden brown on each side and just under-cooked.

Place a disc of the olive crust on top of each scallop and place them onto a tray under a hot grill until the crust is cooked and crisp.

Spoon a little ratatouille onto each plate and place the scallops on top, serve immediately.

For the tapenade crust 200g dried breadcrumbs 190g unsalted butter, soft at room temperature 80g gruyere, grated 4 tbsp dry tapenade For the ratatouille 6 tbsp tomato fondue 2 red peppers 2 yellow peppers 3 courgettes Olive oil for frying 3 small sprigs rosemary

Directions for the tapenade crust Put all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until they are evenly combined.

Roll the dough between two layers of cling film to a thickness of 3mm. Place the crust on a flat tray and into the fridge for a couple of hours to set firm.

When the crust has set it can be cut with round pastry cutters into discs the same size as the scallops.

Directions for the ratatouille Peel the peppers and cut the flesh into 5mm dice.

Cut 1cm strips lengthways from the courgettes and then cut these into 1cm dice as well.

Fry the vegetables in separate pans in a thin layer of olive oil with a pinch of salt and a sprig of rosemary until they are cooked through. Transfer the vegetables to a tray and set aside to cool down.

To finish, mix the vegetables in a pan with the tomato fondue and warm through gently.

Visit Restaurant Martin Wishart in Leith, The Honours in Edinburgh and Glasgow and Martin Wishart at Cameron House

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A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO WINE Independent wine merchants Corney and Barrow Ltd tell us what it takes to start a fine wine collection, offering advice on producers, storage and the best investments to make now.

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ollecting wine is a joyous thing.

Once seen as the domain of fanatical collectors with unlimited funds, wine collecting is catching on with a younger generation.

For as little as £100 you can buy a case of wine that if cellared correctly could provide you with delicious drinking for a decade.

With the right amount of basic research, the advice of a good, reliable independent merchant and a little bit of space for storage, you can start your own collection.

Corney and Barrow Ltd in Ayr are celebrating their 250th year this year and they have a wealth of experience working alongside some of the worlds and the UK’s most dedicated collectors and are the exclusive UK agents for not only the finest and most sought after wines in the world but also a group of small devoted producers making outstanding wines.

An important part of keeping a wine collection is where you are going to store it. Whether you are going to drink or sell your wine at a later date provenance and condition is key and not everyone can afford a stunning temperature controlled

facility. C&B’s bonded cellars under the cobbled streets of Ayr currently hold around 18,000 cases of customer’s reserves in perfect conditions with an average temperature of around 12°C and a humidity of around 80%. Wines will reach their peak and decline much faster in a centrally heated house making proper storage of your collection important.

If you do decide to sell at a later date the conditions in which the wine is stored will have an effect on value. The better the provenance the higher the value. Crucially, wine is considered a perishable item and as such the sales do not attract capital gains tax.

Wines are typically bought “en primeur” which refers to a long-established practice, originally associated with the purchase of young Bordeaux wine. Wines bought en primeur have not yet been bottled and are still in the barrel. They are bought in bond – i.e. excluding duty and VAT. In the US, the usual term used is “futures”.

Over the last 15 years, this practice has extended to Burgundy and the Rhône and now many other areas where producers now release the latest vintage while still in cask.

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Corney & Barrow now releases wine en primeur from as far afield as Argentina and California.

Buying in this way guarantees the absolute best provenance of your wines, direct from the châteaux or domaine. You are therefore receiving immaculate, original stock. It allows you to secure an allocation of potentially rare, highly soughtafter wines, which may be produced in very small quantities.

You have the opportunity to specify the size format you would like; halves, magnums or larger formats. For many wines buying en primeur allows you to buy at a better price than buying after the wine has been bottled and shipped to the UK. Outside Bordeaux, wines C&B offer en primeur are at a discount to the price offered once the stock has arrived in the UK. Over recent years, this price advantage has diminished in Bordeaux but the above advantages still hold true.

The wine typically arrives in the UK one to three years after the harvest, therefore up to two years after you have made your

“ONCE SEEN AS THE DOMAIN OF FANATICAL COLLECTORS WITH UNLIMITED FUNDS, WINE COLLECTING IS CATCHING ON WITH A YOUNGER GENERATION.” purchase and you will be advised of its optimum drinking time to allow you to appreciate it at its best.

What are you going to buy? What do you like? Try and attend a few wine tastings and try before you buy. Many merchants offer these around the time of the wine being released. The first two weeks in January see’s many red and white Burgundy producers descending on London to show off their wares, but there are many regional tastings all over the country all year round. Get on a mailing list and start getting invited to some.

Buy for the short, medium and long term. Wines to drink soon and those to lay down for extended ageing as either drinking or investment.

We would recommend trying the following wines that are currently available en primeur.

HYDE DE VILLAINE BELLE COUSIN 2012 Hyde de Villaine owes its title to the coming together of two great names in the wine world: Larry Hyde, celebrated Californian viticulturist and Aubert de Villaine, best known as cogérant of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Aubert’s wife Pamela is Larry Hyde’s cousin.

The 2012 vintage is a blend of 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very deep jet-plum in colour, this presents cassis, crème de mûre and fresh herbs on the nose. Silky, rounded tannins support a ripe, opulent palate rich in warm fruitcake notes, gently spiced. There is a pronounced classical frame within plump Merlot fruit, ripe and long with a poised, elegant finish. £475 for 12 bottles in bond BOURGOGNE BLANC LES SETILLES, OLIVIER LEFLAIVE, 2015, BURGUNDY Les Sétilles is classic Olivier Leflaive and displays all the hallmarks of the house: creamy and fresh, ripe and minerally, the wine is beautifully structured and eminently approachable too. £115 for 12 bottles in bond

CHATEAU DE LAMARQUE, HAUT MEDOC, 2015 2015 is an outstanding Lamarque vintage, enhanced by the habitual rigorous vineyard management, pristine cellar discipline and gentle handling. This will reward 3-5 years cellaring and drink for another 5. £130 for 12 bottles or £140 for 6 magnums in bond IL PINO DI BISERNO 2013 TENUTA DI BISERNO, TUSCANY From the younger vines of Biserno, this is immediately approachable with a delectable "come hither" nose, a melange of floral perfume, red and black fruit on the primary side and more serious mineral backbone and smoky intrigue. Outstanding. £165 for 6 bottles in bond Contact Ian Matthews at Corney and Barrow in Ayr on 01292 267000 to arrange a visit to the historic cellars.

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L’ODYSSEE D’UN ROI AN ODE TO ADVENTURE Three ultimate masterpieces featuring a rare blend of Louis XIII, designed by Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis will be sold at auction by Sotheby’s, as of September 2016, with all proceeds benefiting the film foundation’s cinematic heritage preservation efforts.

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s one of the world’s most storied Grande Champagne Cognacs, LOUIS XIII has been present at every milestone in the history of luxury travel — from the legendary bar-car of the Orient-Express to the sleek cabin of the supersonic Concorde jet. To pay tribute to this heritage of adventure and discovery, the house is proud to unveil L’ODYSSÉE D’UN ROI, a unique collaboration inspired by the first shipments of LOUIS XIII in the late 1870s and the iconic journeys that followed to the farthest corners of the globe.

For this monumental journey, LOUIS XIII has chosen as its traveling companions three French luxury houses that share its passion for rare craftsmanship and unbroken tradition: HERMÈS, PUIFORCAT and SAINTLOUIS. They have contributed their own centuries-old savoir-faire to the creation of a series of three unique objets d’art. These one-of-a-kind masterpieces will be presented in culture capitals on different continents as part of a yearlong travelling exhibition.

Sotheby’s will auction each masterpiece in New York (September 2016), Hong-Kong (October 2016) and London (November 2016), with proceeds benefiting THE FILM FOUNDATION, a nonprofit organization founded by Martin Scorsese and several other leading filmmakers to preserve and restore classic films, ensuring their survival for future generations.

“L’ODYSSÉE D’UN ROI is truly the result of a work of art and genius, a veritable tribute to craftsmanship and time. Much like the time, finesse and care it takes to create LOUIS XIII, so it is with the process of preserving classic cinema.” said Ludovic du Plessis, LOUIS XIII Global Executive Director “We therefore decided that the proceeds of our project will be donated to THE FILM FOUNDATION, a group dedicated to film preservation and the exhibition of restored and classic cinema, a cultural legacy that one generation leaves to another.”

More than 50 individual artisans devoted over 1,000 hours to produce these three bespoke creations.

Each is unique, its design and contents inspired by the continent for which it is destined. The tailormade

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offering includes a bespoke trunk hand-stitched by HERMÈS using the finest leathers, a white gold pipette forged by the Art Deco silversmith PUIFORCAT, and a sublime crystal decanter and four elegant serving glasses — mouth-blown, cut and wheel-engraved by hand at the royal cristallerie SAINT-LOUIS. Completing the unique work of art is a beautiful book that chronicles LOUIS XIII’s mythical journeys that begin on a 16th-century battlefield in rural France but will touch every corner of the globe.

L’ODYSSÉE D’UN ROI is a shining testament both to the heritage that created LOUIS XIII and the nature that continues to inspire it. LOUIS XIII cognac was created in 1874. Each decanter takes four generations of cellar masters over 100 years to craft. Its grapes grow in the chalky soils of Grande Champagne, the most sought-after area of the Cognac region, in France. It is an intricate alchemy of up to 1200 eaux-de-vie, the youngest of which is at least 40 years old. The unique blend evokes tasting notes and scents of myrrh, honey, immortelle, plum, honeysuckle, wood bark, leather and passion fruits. LOUIS XIII cognac is the ultimate expression of the mastery of time.

The protection of cultural treasures — whether the art of filmmaking or the art of Cognac — requires time, finesse and care. “We’re grateful to LOUIS XIII for its support of THE FILM FOUNDATION,” said Martin Scorsese.

“The foundation’s film preservation work protects the cinematic heritage that we all share. The partnership with Louis XIII and L’ODYSSÉE D’UN ROI, is an excellent way to highlight the foundation’s preservation, education, and exhibition programs. No matter where or when a film was made, a century ago or a decade ago, the foundation is committed to ensuring that all films survive to be seen by future generations.”

Contact Athila Roos, Private Client Director at athila.roos@louisxiii-cognac.com for more information.

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MALE GROOMING There’s no denying the power of male grooming. So rather than sifting through the minefield of products we’ve handpicked the best for you to try now!

SCENT

Terre d'Hermès Terre d'Hermès – meaning 'Earth of Hermès' – embodies woody, mineral facets in this naturalistic fragrance.

Described as a symbolic narrative revolving around a raw material and its metamorphosis, the fragrance features notes of orange, gunflint, vetiver and benzoin. A welcome alternative to a heavy winter musk. This is a fresh, crisp winter scent.

FACE

Clinique Sonic System It may look odd, but trust us, this device is the future of face care.

For glowing skin all year round, invest in a good cleansing brush like Clinique’s deep cleansing sonic system. The purifying brush head removes dirt and oil to help unclog pores and keep skin clear.

HAIR

Baxter of California Clay Award-winning Baxter of California styling clay separates, defines, and moulds hair in place to deliver a strong, pliable hold all day. Infused with natural ingredients such as clay and beeswax, the texturizing, paraben-free formula works for any style. If looking for a matte finish with a firm hold this is the pomade for you.

EYES

Jack Black Eye Balm

BODY

One for the guy's guy— who likes to keep things simple yet superior. Jack Black’s age minimising eye balm is a soothing, greaseless gel that provides noticeable results in the eye area. Advanced ingredients and soothing extracts provide three key benefits: reduce puffiness, minimise dark circles and help alleviate fine lines and wrinkles. All the while intensely moisturising, we’re sold!

Chanel Shower Gel For the active among us, a shower gel that is fused with Chanel fragrance is the perfect way to start your day.

Suitable for both your hair and body, after a morning run or heavy gym session this fresh and invigorating gel will help you feel alert and energised on even the coldest winter morning.

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PREMIUM BOND The DB11 is Aston Martin’s first all new car in over a decade. But as Chris Chilton finds out it has been worth the wait.

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s the great names in horology well know, keeping pace with time is a tricky business, no matter how precise your chronographs. For storied watch brands staying abreast of design and technical innovations, understanding which are worth adopting and then integrating those into your product to win over new friends without alienating your old by disregarding the style, engineering and craftsmanship that people have grown to love you for, is a fine balance.

Aston Martin faces the same struggle, but in the new DB11, Aston may just have found an answer. The latest in the DB range of cars that stretches back to 1950 and takes its name from the firm’s one-time owner, David Brown, the DB11 is a

replacement for the DB9. What of DB10? That was a movie special built exclusively for last years’ Bond film Spectre, which means that the last really new DB arrived way back in 2003.

Since being jettisoned by parent company Ford in 2007 Aston has creaked along, carefully tinkering with its existing cars, in danger of being left behind through lack of real meaningful investment and stifled by a former management reluctant to welcome change. But now Aston is rocketing back to health.

There’s a new forward-looking management at the helm, access to desperately needed technology thanks to Mercedes’ 5 per cent stake in the firm, and a solid business plan that includes projects as radical and disparate as electric hybrid crossover and

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a Ferrari-rivalling hypercar designed in conjunction with RedBull that it’s claimed will lap a race circuit quicker than an F1 car.

And spearheading the charge is the £154,000 DB11. The front end styling might be familiar but move to the rear and it’s clear we’re seeing the emergence of a new era at Aston. Marek Reichman must have the patience of a fishing-loving saint with a penchant for staring at his kettle while it boils.

After 10 years in charge of Aston design, only now has he been able to cast aside the design language he inherited and unleash his team’s full creative powers.

The design won’t appeal to all tastes, but it wasn’t only styled this way to make a statement. There are technical reasons it looks the way it does. There’s no sign of Aston’s trademark kicked-up tail, for instance.

Instead air is drawn in above the rear arches channelled through the boot area and fired vertically from the boot lid to create a virtual spoiler. And those handsome vents ahead of the doors also scavenge air from the wheel housings to reduce lift.

The doors themselves still open in a slightly upwards arc to reveal an interior every bit as exquisitely trimmed as you’d hope and significantly more spacious than before. The leatherwork is beautiful, and the optional brogue-style seat trimming, styled after hand-stitched shoes, is an interesting touch, while almost every other surface not covered in hide is cloaked with wood or aluminium that’s every bit as luxurious. But this time the traditional bespoke feel is matched by the technology luxury buyers now expect. The excellent multimedia system is borrowed from Mercedes, but so well integrated - and so much better than Aston’s previous efforts - you couldn’t possibly feel shortchanged.

“THE DB11 HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, BUT MORE THAN WORTH THE WAIT.” On the road the 600bhp DB11 feels effortlessly rapid, surging forward on a wave of turbocharged torque that pushes it to 62mph in 3.9sec and eventually, to a genuine 200mph. That puts it closer to the DB9-derived Vanquish, a supposedly much more extreme machine, than the DB9 itself.

Yet unlike other high performance cars that have switched to turbocharged power such as Ferrari’s California and 488 GTB, it retains much of the intoxicating aural character that so endeared its predecessor.

You still get that glorious flare of revs when the engine first fires (unless, to keep your neighbours happy, you’ve given the starter a long push to engage the new quiet-start mode), and under hard acceleration you’re treated to a rich barrage of sound that could only come from a V12.

But it’s clear that Aston is pushing the DB in a subtly new direction.

The DB9 never seemed to know whether it was trying to be a sports car or a classic GT and it didn’t feel different enough from Aston’s other car.

This time, the company is promising greater differentiation. More extreme models will follow, which means the DB11 can concentrate on being a Grand Tourer in the classic mould: a stylish, beautifully appointed car that can deposit you on the other side of the continent without you feeling like you’ve gone 70 laps at Silverstone. The DB11 has been a long time coming, but more than worth the wait.

Book your test drive of the Aston Martin DB11 by calling Aston Martin Edinburgh on 0131 442 2800.

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SAM HIDALGO-CLYNE Up and coming rugby superstar and Red Sky athlete, Sam Hidalgo-Clyne sits down with Nina Ghita to talk about his whirlwind rugby career and how to succeed as a young professional rugby player.

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o, you are currently in pre-season training. How is that going?

It has been really tough so far! This is actually my first full pre-season so I've found it really good to be involved from the start. We have a couple of warm-up games and then I'm just looking forward to getting the season underway.

How did it feel to be part of the 2015 Scotland Rugby World cup at only 22 years old?

To be honest it's the kind of thing you dream of as a kid playing rugby and then when you are there it's all very surreal.

The experience it gave me was amazing and I just tried to take advantage of as much as I could and to learn from it.

You were also awarded with the Guinness Pro12 Young Player of the Year in 2015. Does it help motivate you when your hard work and talent is recognised?

It's always humbling to receive awards particularly when you are a young player trying to break through. I worked really

hard to break into the starting line up for Edinburgh and it's definitely where I want to stay. I think it's important to remember that you're only as good as your last game though and I try to just focus on the game in front of me.

You’re clearly still very grounded. What advice would you give any other young athletes out there with an ambition to become a professional rugby player?

I have had many frustrations in my career so far, like most other athletes. I had to move position three years ago from being a fly-half to scrum-half which set me back and I felt like I had to learn the entire game from a different perspective. I think the main thing that got me where I am today and over the hurdles in my career so far is my love of the game, the sport and experiencing the highs of playing for my hometown club and country. The best advice I could give is to play as much as you can and enjoy the game. It's not an easy path and don't go into it thinking you don't have to put the work in. Be selfish and you will see the rewards.

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Despite moving position being a bit of a setback, you are now the leading scrum-half for Edinburgh! Was it never in your plan to eventually take on this position?

Not at all. I never thought I would ever be a scrum-half. I always grew up knowing I wanted to play fly-half and admired the likes of Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson. Being a scrum-half was not a choice I wanted to particularly take, however in my head I knew that in the long run it would pay off if I put the work in.

Looks like you have an important year ahead – competing to be selected within the Scotland Squad and the 2017 Six Nations squad – how are you preparing for that?

I try not to think about playing for Scotland too much, as I know the selection process is out of my hands. I focus on playing well for Edinburgh and trying to play as freely and as well as I can to help the club make the top four in the league. As I say, I try just to think one game at a time.

You were awarded the prestigious John MacPhail Scholarship to New Zealand in 2013, where you spent time training at one of the most highly regarded facilities in New Zealand. How much of an impact did that have on the success you have today?

It was the start of my process of becoming a scrum-half. I really enjoyed the three and a half months out in Christchurch.

I lived with a really nice family and got the chance to play for a club side out there called Burnside. It was an opportunity for me to get 13 games under my belt in a position I had never played before. I spent every day practicing and working on new skills and got the chance to test them out on the weekend.

You are involved with Red Sky Management. How have they supported you in your development?

Red Sky have been very supportive both on and off the field. They have a real awareness that an athlete's career is relatively short and that it is never to early to start planning for the transition. I also have the opportunities to interact and learn from the other members of Team Red Sky. For example to hear how the Olympic athletes approach their challenges has allowed me to learn from them and add to my performance.

How did you feel about Team GB winning their first ever rugby Olympic medal?!

It is a fantastic achievement for GB to come away with silver. It is great for the sport to get the exposure and has been very enjoyable to watch throughout the Olympics. I know a few of the players in the squad which was nice to see them do so well on the Olympic stage.

Clearly you are very busy! How do you manage your time?

It can be hard to manage everything at once. My girlfriend Sarah-Jane helps to keep me on track with everything going on.

My off days are spent either renovating my house currently or doing some coaching with kids. I enjoy being busy, I don't get much time to rest.

We noticed that you enjoy the odd game of golf. Is it important to you to be involved in non-rugby related activities as well?

I have found it very valuable as it allows me to relax away from rugby. I actually think it's helping my rugby...but I'll let other people be the judge of that! This year has been a lot easier to manage and I've tried to enjoy my time off as it’s few and far between. It is definitely important to switch off and find something else that you enjoy when training has been tough.

Speaking of time, we hear you are quite a lover of a good timepiece. What's your favourite watch brand?

I don't have a particular watch brand that I stick too.

With my schedule I have to make sure I am always on time to meetings and training. However I tend to like more of the classic watches like the Baume & Mercier Clifton watch.

Apart from golf, what else do you like to do in your spare time?

I enjoy some fishing. My girlfriend's parents live up north on the Isle of Skye which is a great spot for some sea fishing. It is a long drive up there but it is most certainly worth it once you arrive. If you get some nice weather the scenery is just incredible on the way up.

And finally, you clearly take pride in how you look and dress. How would you describe your style?

I feel like I spend my life in sports kit, so when I get a chance to dress up I like to make myself look presentable and wear smart clothes. It makes a change from being in rugby kit and Lycra!

We wish Sam the best of luck in the Guinness Pro 12 tournament with Edinburgh Rugby.

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Simply Elegant Unmistakable face. Distinctive hands. Undeniably Swiss.

The Globally Iconic Clock Design skilfully recreated in a watch.

The Simply Elegant is a sleek and stylish watch range. Featuring a case measuring only 6.2 mm high, and specially designed lugs which allows the watch to sit comfortably flat on the wrist.

Available in 36 and 41 mm diameter case sizes, finished with scratch resistant Sapphire Crystal.

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NEW YEAR Whether you're spending New Year's eve with the boys, the bairns or the better half, we've chosen the places to kick start your celebrations in style. Dubai for some luxury, Leeds for a party or Glasgow for fun with the family.

WITH THE FAMILY

GLASGOW Spending New Year’s Eve with the family usually means having quality time together with lots of fun and relaxation. Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, ticks all the boxes with a bustling, cultural city centre and access to beautiful landscapes only 30 minutes away in the form of Loch Lomond, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. A must visit for the children is the Glasgow Science Centre or the Irn Bru Carnival which comes to town at Christmas time. The most iconic New Year’s Eve party takes place at George Square with a party that includes live music, highland dancing and traditional Scottish food and drinks. Named as a ‘Must Visit Destination’ by the Guardian and The New York Times, Glasgow is the ultimate family getaway this New Year.

Where to stay: Blythswood Hotel

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Enjoy a delicious tapas lunch at the Ox and Finch restaurant in up and coming foodie district Finnieston.

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Classic craftsmanship meets Modernist principles Crystal Rather than use acrylic, as is normally used for a glass of this shape, Sekford collaborated with the manufacturers in Switzerland to develop a unique boxdomed pebble-shaped mineral crystal. The result provides brilliant refractions, echoing the effect of fine antique pocket watches and making the dial appear wide, open and bright.

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Dial Echoing the curvature of the glass and the hands, the dial is domed and tooled exclusively for Sekford and supplemented by simple polished markers that bring the face to life. The dial has been designed for maximum readability with a high contrast between its pure white finish and bespoke numerals that echoes the enamel dials of pocket watches, while the sunburst dial evokes a more contemporary approach to watchmaking.

Hands Curved to follow the shape of the box-domed crystal, the minute hand contrasts distinctively with the short hour hand for ease of reading.

Typography Designed in collaboration with font foundry Commercial Type, the numerals of the Type 1A’s dial are set in a bespoke version of Chiswick, a typeface inspired by a vernacular of 18th and 19th century lettering by hand. The contrast between thick and thin line weights pushes the limits of dial printing technology to deliver clarity and typographic balance.

Strap The Type 1A’s straps are made from Bridle and Shell Cordovan leathers, sourced from one of Britain’s oldest tanneries in Derbyshire.

Manufactured with care, these hard-wearing English leathers ensures the longevity of the straps and a quality more commonly found in premium luxury accessories.

Case finishing Demonstrating the Sekford team’s experience and expertise in luxury watch design, the Type 1A’s bespoke case features carefully alternated polished and brushed surfaces, resulting in a level of finish seldom seen at this price point.

Engraving Designed by master wood engraver Mark Wilkinson, the Sekford fox takes inspiration from the English Gothic Revival and is engraved into the case back of all Type 1As.

Numbering Every Sekford watch is individually numbered and comes with paperwork that serves not only as a two-year warranty but also as a unique record of the watch for the owner.

Swiss production The Type 1A is assembled and finished by hand in Switzerland by some of the country’s leading luxury watch manufacturers.

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LEEDS When planning a trip away with your friends at New Year, it’s essential to choose a destination that is fun and exciting.

Nowhere says party as much as the energetic city of Leeds.

Well known for its nightlife, this city will not disappoint with its fantastic bars and trendy nightclubs. There’s a full range of celebrations including International music performances at the Warehouse and fireworks displays at midnight. The Engine Shed's NYE party is jam packed with live music bands, DJ sets and good hearty northern food. So there’s a night out to suit all tastes.

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WITH THE BOYS

Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Watch 65284 | £16,500

Where to stay:

Malmaison Hotel Leeds

ROX Classic Cufflinks 63860 | £85

Insider Tip:

Start your night off with a drink at the quirky and unique Hedonist bar.

WITH YOUR OTHER HALF

DUBAI If you’re planning a trip away with your other half this NYE, Dubai is the ultimate destination. The extravagant surroundings, plush skyscrapers and endless entertainment possibilities will make it a new year to remember. Attend the most sought after New Year’s event, the royal gala at Atlantis the Palm, or if you are looking for something a bit more romantic, grab a blanket and pick a picnic spot at one of the beaches in Jumeirah to watch the largest firework display in the world. You can fly from most large UK cities direct to Dubai with Emirates Airlines.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Watch 63458 | £30,800

Where to stay:

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Insider Tip:

Feeling adventurous? Desert Safaris run on NYE. You can watch the sunset over the majestic desert.

ROX Wedding Ring 56432 | £795

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TRAVEL

REBIRTH OF THE CRAIGELLACHIE The once iconic Craigellachie hotel was brought back to life by restaurateur turned hotelier, Piers Adam, and it is now better than ever.

P

iers Adam was first introduced to Speyside by his father, who as a child was evacuated to Scotland from London during WW2. Before his father passed away, father and son took one last trip to Speyside and to the Craigellachie hotel.

The Craigellachie has been an iconic landmark in the Moray village since 1893. The gleaming building dominates the Speyside landscape, overlooking the world famous River Spey and the Thomas Telford bridge. Speyside was a much-loved holiday destination of the Victorian high society who saw value in escaping the city in favour of the fresh Scottish air and the health benefits that came with it. The Craigellachie was built as a hotel overlooking the railway line to facilitate the transportation of the fine produce the area has always offered. The day’s salmon catch would line the river banks waiting for the carriages to pull up and start the journey that would end at Billingsgate fish market. The trains were laden with casks of Speyside’s amber nectar, ‘uisge beatha’, known today as malt whisky. The Craigellachie quickly became known for its hotel bar where land owners and locals

swapped stories over a ‘half and a half’ – a half pint of beer with a dram of whisky. The distillers of the area made the pub their own, they discussed blends, entertained and on many occasions would show off their latest creation. The Craigellachie is where many of the world’s greatest blends first came to market.

During the trip to Speyside with his father, Piers was saddened to find the hotel was no longer what it had been– a change of management and lack of funds showed a fading shell of a great community establishment. He heard it was on the market and so with determination and passion set about making The Craigellachie his own.

A bar and restaurant owner by trade, Adam is the man behind the global brand Mahiki which has venues in London and Dubai, VIP pop-ups at V Festival, Henley Regatta and its own Mahiki coconut rum. Before this he pioneered London’s discerning yet fun night scene with venues such as The Punch Bowl (co-owned with film director Guy Ritchie) and Kabaret.

However, never had he dreamt he might become a hotelier,

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and not least one in the Highlands.

But armed with his dad’s advice of ‘do the right thing and go with your heart’ five years on the Craigellachie has returned to its best. Under the brilliant eye of Kevin Smith, the former Hotel Manager of Mar Hall Golf Resort, it is quietly becoming one of the best places to stay on the whisky trail. Its Quaich whisky bar has been hand-crafted by Soane, the bar itself is lined with a silver band designed and engraved by jeweller Stephen Webster. Hugo Guinness prints adorn the walls of the breakfast room and many of the bedrooms. The soft furnishings of the bedrooms are by Johnstons of Elgin, the suppliers of cashmere to Burberry and one of the five Walpole approved brands that call Speyside home.

The rebirth of the Craigellachie has stimulated local tourism, a real source of pride for Adam who cares deeply about the wider area, and its locals’ ability to create livelihoods and futures for themselves. To have a pub, a hotel an institution they can be proud of as one of the best. However, the appeal stretches beyond the local. In 2015 the hotel was taken over by nutritionist Rose Ferguson for a birthday come Burns Night celebration.

The friends comprised of Nick Grimshaw, Sadie Frost, Mary Charteris, Kate Moss and Noel Gallagher. What ensued was a good oldfashioned, Scottish knees-up complete with bagpipes and ceilidh dancing. Picked up by the Daily Mail, suddenly the local ‘Craig’ was known to the nation. However this occasion was perhaps more momentous for the hotel in another aspect – it was the first sampling of Copper Dog whisky. The pub belonging to the hotel was launched shortly after the hotel reopened - it has become the Copper Dog. It is simply a great pub where locals, tourists, still-men and the occasional ‘A-lister’ meet to drink whisky, eat the best of Speyside’s natural larder from farm to fork (lobster from ‘Mad Dan the fisherman’ of Lossiemouth, Shetland mussels and Isle of Mull scallops) and swap stories.

“THE CRAIGELLACHIE HAS BEEN AN ICONIC LANDMARK IN THE MORAY VILLAGE SINCE 1893” It is one of these stories, which inspired the naming of the pub. Since the early 18th century whisky was largely distilled illegally, with the Scottish refusing to pay taxes to the English crown. Speyside, tucked away in the rugged Highlands, became a hot-bed of illegal distilling. Following the rebellious example set by their bosses, it was tradition for the workers to siphon off their own drams to take home with them ‘free of charge’.

They would use all kinds of mechanisms to get their own blends out of the distillery – stone bottles, body hugging hot water bottles on strings around their necks or pretty much anything laying around the workspace that could contain and conceal liquid.

The most celebrated of devices, however, was the ‘copper dog’ – a bit of easily found copper tubing with a penny soldered to one end and a cork in the other. This soon became the vessel of choice, earning its name as it was made of copper and always by your side… just like man’s best friend.

Copper Dog whisky launches in October 2016 - its aim is to make whisky cool, but also as accessible and democratic as the pub itself. The hope is to do with Scotch whisky, what has been done with Bourbon in the States. To demystify and provide an alternative to the traditional way of drinking Scotch.

For a bespoke Speyside experience at The Craigellachie, please email kevin@craigellachiehotel.co.uk and quote ‘ROX’

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The new BMW 7 Series

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THE NEW BMW 7 SERIES. DRIVING LUXURY. BMW Select Representative example: BMW 730d Saloon.

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The new BMW 7 Series ushers in an entirely new level of technology and exquisite engineering that truly asserts it as the most innovative luxury car in its class. A Carbon Core ensures optimal performance, economy and vehicle agility. With CO2 emissions on the BMW 730d model from just 124g/km and fuel economy of up to 60.1mpg, this model offers attainable luxury for your fleet.

Innovative technology includes: • Larger Head-Up Display • Gesture Control • Rear-seat Entertainment Experience with BMW Touch Command • Driving Assistant • BMW Laserlights • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System • BMW Display Key

Hamilton Bothwell Road ML3 0AY 01698 303700

Glasgow Kyle Street G4 0HP 0141 333 0088

Stirling New Kerse Road FK7 7RZ 01786 474477 (formerly Menzies)

douglasparkbmw.co.uk Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW 7 Series range: Urban 29.1-51.4mpg (9.7-5.5l/100km).

Extra Urban 51.4-67.3mpg (5.5-4.2l/100km). Combined 40.4-60.1mpg (7.0-4.7l/100km). CO2 emissions 164-124g/km.

Douglas Park Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.

Finance example is for a BMW Select agreement for a BMW 730d Saloon with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 14.89p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/07/16 and 30/09/16 and registered by 31/12/16 (subject to availability). *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year BMW Retailer Warranty, BMW Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘BMW Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Douglas Park Limited is an Appointed Representative of Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited, FRN 308476 of 14 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited permitted business is Insurance Mediation and to act as a Credit Broker. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers to assist with your purchase, who may remunerate us for introducing you to them. Retail customers only.

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GADGET MAN

GADGET MAN You don’t have to be a tech Geek to appreciate a good gadget. Here are our top picks of what the gadget world has to offer, from goggles to tourbillons. It’s a #manthing GEO.GRAHAM ORRERY TOURBILLON Fans of Glasgow’s gloriously esoteric Kelvingrove Museum will already be familiar with an orrery, as the Steampunk mechanics and whirling, handpainted Solar System of planets on the ground floor can’t fail to hijiack the fascination of the most casual visitor. Well, here’s an equally impressive example in wrist size, with a central tourbillon carriage forming the whirring Sun, with Earth and Mars orbiting. This mechanical masterpiece is made for Graham by the horological maestros of Christophe Claret, which essentially means it’s worthy of its own roped-off showcase at the Kelvingrove.

66460 | £POA

ARNOLD & SON GOLDEN WHEEL Rather like the Graham Orrery, this too has a coruscating Solar System of circular satellites – but instead of planets, there are three “wandering hours” discs attached to the titular golden wheel, each printed with four hours numerals in three-hour intervals. Once the hour that can read against the pearl arc of minutes reaches “60”, the next satellite has started its course at “0” bearing the next hour. It has its roots in table clocks of the mid17th century, whose wandering hours most likely first made the transition to pocket watches in England at the beginning of the 18th century, so thoroughly in keeping with Arnold & Son’s historical muse. 66461 | £34,640

JAGUAR F-PACE ACTIVITY KEY Simplicity and ease of use are highly sought after qualities in new-car tech, and this latest development from Jaguar certainly fits the bill! For active people who enjoy running, cycling or any number of other activities, finding a place to keep your car keys safe while you’re out and about can be more difficult than it seems. The Activity Key, available as part of the “Sporting Package” on the Jaguar F-Pace, provides an elegant solution. Worn on the wrist, the Activity Key is robust and fully waterproof, as well as smart and subtle.

RAYMOND WEIL FREELANCER SKELETON Who needs an orrery of planets or a merry-go-round of wandering satellites when the traditional Swiss mechanical movement is enough of a constellation in itself – an intricately tweezered together ensemble of bridges, wheels, pinions and levers, which you can see ticking away in perfect harmony from the dial side in this case. With its PVD-coated case and ruthenium bridges, Raymond Weil has lent a certain menacing stealth to proceedings, making this more at home on Batman’s utility belt than the wrist of an astronomer. 65528 | £1,895

ABOM ANTI-FOG GOGGLES There's nothing worse than speeding down a snowy mountainside unable to see through your fogged up goggles. This is a frustrating reality for snow sports enthusiasts, and until now all solutions have failed. Incredibly, the answer has been found! Abom fit their goggles with a heat conducting lens that is activated at the touch of a button to prevent fogging. The Carl Zeiss lens is available in four colours to suit different weather conditions, while also matching your outfit and ensuring your attire is on point en-piste.

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#ROXWATCH As watch aficionados, we love showcasing our luxury watches in their natural habitat, on your wrist. Here are snapshots of our timepieces in locations across the UK allowing them to break free from their display cases. Which is your favourite?

Follow us and share your photos on Instagram or Twitter @roxjewellery.

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TREATS FOR HIM The things you think about buying tomorrow someone else will buy today!

So treat yourself or a loved one this season with one of our top treats and get them before they’re gone!

Maharishi Bonsai Forest iPhone Case

TW Steel Maverick Watch 65584 | £359

ROX Luxe Burning Embers Candle 63430 | £35

Hugo Boss Classic 1 Watch 65791 | £159

Gc SportRacer Watch 64975 | £495

Gucci Man Aged Silver Feline Bracelet 65559 | £270

Saint Laurent Crocodile-Effect Leather Card Holder

Sekford Type 1A Watch 66127 | £795

ROX Classic Oval Lathed Cufflinks 63858 | £95

Mulberry Clipper Leather Holdall

SevenFriday M-Series Watch 65055 | £1,175

Balenciaga Arena High-Top Leather Trainers

Paul Smith @ Cruise Money Clip

Gucci GG2570 Watch 65335 | £590

ROX Classic Cufflinks 63862 | £85

Mondaine Evo Watch 66087 | £159

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THE BEST MUSIC SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD...

Linn design and make the best music systems for the home and record stunning high-resolution music.

Enjoy a complimentary download of 18 captivating tracks from Linn’s catalogue of award-winning artists – available in the highest 24-bit Studio Master quality.

To claim your free album, visit www.linn.co.uk/music and enter promo code ROX at the shopping cart.

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GIFTS FOR HER Nothing brightens a winters day quite like a gift that sparkles.

Spoil the ladies in your life with our top gift picks for the season.

ROX Diamond Heart Necklace 0.10ct 65423 | £395

Lanvin Embellished Suede Waist Belt

Mondaine Evo Petite Watch 66056 | £165

ROX Classic Rose Pave Moon Bangle 65920 | £50

ROX Luxe Lime and Rhubarba Candle 62239 | £35

Michael Kors Brecken Watch 65677 | £259

ROX Bamboo Bangle 64647 | £95

Burberry Beauty Nail Polish - Coral Pink No.220

ROX Bamboo Gold Small Hoops 64839 | £175

ROX Classic Love Disc Bracelet 65513 | £50

Prada Galleria Textured-Leather Tote

Vivienne Westwood Queensgate Watch 65441 | £200

ROX Tiki Leaf Pendant 65647 | £120

Miu Miu Satin Jewellery Box

ROX Diamond Wing Earrings 0.05cts 65775 | £225

ROX Gold Moon and Stars Disc Pendant 64444 | £195

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GUESTLIST Following an impressive run of celebrations we look back at our favourite ROX Presents events.

From hosting the Hublot Golf Cup at the Renaissance Club, celebrating in style with Tudor at our Gentleman’s Club in Newcastle, to laughs and entertainment at our Edinburgh Festival Fringe event, we certainly know how to throw a party. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

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HOW TO SHOP

HOW TO SHOP Every piece you see in this magazine is coded to make it easy for you to shop - just search the five digit number at rox.co.uk. Alternatively you can shop instore - all the details you need are below.

Argyll Arcade / 0141 221 0550

GLASGOW

Assembly Rooms / 0131 541 2209

EDINBURGH

ABERDEEN Union Square / 01224 587 275

Immerse yourself in a truly decadent shopping experience at Glasgow's historic Argyll Arcade.

Also at Braehead Shopping Centre.

Located within the iconic Assembly Rooms on George Street, Edinburgh’s luxury shopping destination.

Since opening in Union Square in autumn 2009, ROX has quickly established a reputation as Aberdeen’s most stylish jeweller.

LEEDS Trinity Leeds / 0113 887 9213

NEWCASTLE Monument Mall / 0191 300 9470

SHOP ONLINE ANYTIME rox.co.uk

Relax in the heart of the City Centre at Trinity Leeds, the newest and most stylish shopping destination in Leeds.

Situated at Monument Mall, our Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar upstairs is Newcastle’s little known hidden gem.

Where closing time never comes – at rox.co.uk our doors are always open. Shop weekly for new arrivals.

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/ROXJewellery The materials in this publication may not be reproduced in any format without permission. Please email requests for permission to pr@rox.co.uk. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be accepted. Editorial material and opinions expressed in the ROX Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of ROX (UK) Ltd. ROX (UK) Ltd do not accept the responsibility for the advertising content.

Jewellery shown may not be actual size and/or set to scale. Carat weights shown are approximate and may vary

in-store. When buying online, please check our website for full terms and conditions. The contents of this magazine were correct at the time of going to print (September 2016). ROX and the brand owners featured reserve the right to change prices and specifications without notice.

For more information about ROX, or to request a brochure, please call our Customer Services team on Freephone 0800 0124 363. © Copyright ROX (UK) LTD 2016

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