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TO BREAK THE RULES, YOU MUST FIRST MASTER THEM. THE VALLÉE DE JOUX. FOR MILLENNIA A HARSH, UNYIELDING ENVIRONMENT; AND SINCE 1875 THE HOME OF AUDEMARS PIGUET, IN THE VILLAGE OF LE BRASSUS. THE EARLY WATCHMAKERS WERE SHAPED HERE, IN AWE OF THE FORCE OF NATURE YET DRIVEN TO MASTER ITS MYSTERIES THROUGH THE COMPLEX MECHANICS OF THEIR CRAFT. STILL TODAY THIS PIONEERING SPIRIT INSPIRES US TO CONSTANTLY CHALLENGE THE CONVENTIONS OF

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Official fuel consumption figures in UK mpg (l/100km) for the McLaren 570S Spider (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 an Appointed Representative of Park’s of Hamilton (Holdings) Limited, FRN 308476 of 14 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY, which is hublot.com 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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It’s not enough to make a timepiece that looks rugged. It actually has to be rugged.

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Our military watches are developed in cooperation with, among others, US Navy squadrons and leading ejection seat manufacturer Martin-Baker.

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We take a moment to consider just what it means to be a modern man of the 21st century.

We dissect Hublot’s new Big Bang Unico Golf - your new must-have gadget for the greens.

Walk in the shoes of the man who isn’t afraid to break the mould.

The definitive guide to what you should be wearing on your wrist right now.

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Join us on a journey through the history of Haute Horlogerie.

Gear up for a summer of road trips and adventures with the latest motoring news, featuring Jaguar, Aston Martin and TAG Heuer.

GADGET MAN You don’t have to be a technical wizard to enjoy a good gadget.

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ONE CENTURY IN A BOTTLE Each decanter takes 4 generations of cellar masters over 100 years to craft.

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elcome to the spring/ summer 2018 issue of ROX Man. It’s been a long old winter of discontent, but three feet of snow when we were supposed to be shooting our bright and breezy cover story in short sleeves and sunnies with the roof down? Well, I may have written in my last editor’s letter about how wonderful winter is for accessorising or layering, but I take that all back, wholesale. Bring me linen, espadrilles and little else, stat.

Those woozy halcyon days really can’t be far off though, and just imagine how emancipated we’ll all feel, blinking in the sunlight, drunk on vitamin D. It’s this ‘fresh start’ vibe that we’re taking and running with, this time round. Not only are these months a liberating opportunity to switch up your wardrobe / get out more / not require a overcoat just to take out the bins, but, as an enlightened man living

in a time of seismic shifts for women, it’s also a perfect time to stop being all nervously shouty and Matt Damon about things, focusing instead on the classier, calmer, dare we say ‘cooler’ side of you.

Far be it from ROX to lecture on gender politics, let alone wheel out ‘new year, new you’ self-help clichés, but while feminism starts to kick butt (see ROX Man’s sister, ROX Woman, title for plenty of stylish examples, there), appreciate that it most certainly isn’t about #YouToo but rather an opportunity to assert yourself better (and more considerately) than ever.

Why not start with a different look, maybe even a beautiful new watch, a podcast you would never consider previously, a meal for your partner involving perfectly filleted fish? We’ve got it all, sir.

We wish you an enjoyable read and a long, balmy summer (yeah, right).

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MANIFESTO Break the mould, challenge yourself and surprise others… in a good way! Being an enlightened man in 2018 means sweeping opportunity, from that switch you’ve never dared toy with, to that trip you’ve always postponed, to embracing the ‘now’ in a needy culture of FOMO. The better man isn’t the bigger man – he’s the man who tries to be a different him.

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SS18 WISH LIST We’ve compiled a list of the season’s must have fashion, watches, and accessories. Don’t worry we’ve got this and you’ll want them all!

LEAVE YOUR HAT ON Let’s be honest, we couldn’t compile a summertime wish list without mentioning a trusty baseball cap. This navy-cotton twill Gucci design is the perfect option for those keen to keep their brow in the shade whilst still looking stylish. Featuring the brand name and the word loved, this hat champions Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele’s romantic vision for the brand.

Watches aren’t the only way to wear your style on your sleeve. Woven leather bracelets are a must for the fashion forward gent of the 21st century. ROX has launched a new range of leather bracelets for men offering the ideal way to show off your distinctive style without being over the top.

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PRACTICALLY STYLISH There’s no escaping the fact that the pace of life is ever increasing and that’s something Bell & Ross understands. Are you a bit of a night owl? Undeniable practicality meets forward thinking style in this Bell & Ross Horolum chronograph.

This model evokes light and readability, featuring the colour used to light airport runways on the dial. The intense green light illuminates runways in the dark and offers excellent luminosity and extraordinary night readability.

70015 | £4,300

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With so many adventures to pack in this SS18 it’s important to have your grooming essentials to hand – after all every modern man appreciates the importance of a good moisturiser. This Polo Ralph Lauren leather washbag is sure to be your ultimate travel companion this season.

So, you’ve ticked the blue watch trend off your must-have list. What next? Well for those looking to inject yet more colour into their watch collection this green Hublot Classic Fusion could be the perfect option. Crafted in titanium this new 45mm model is a timepiece sure to have your pals green with envy.

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Time is mighty precious these days. From juggling career progression and family commitments to making time for a social life, there’s a lot for the modern man to contend with on a day-to-day basis.

Master your time management with this Zenith Defy El Primero. Forged in titanium this 44mm model with openworked dial, features the El Primero 9004 automatic movement which is accurate to 1/100th of a second.

69724 | £9,600

Who wears short shorts? Not us this summer thanks to these Saturdays NYC Timothy mid-length shorts. Effortlessly stylish this pair wouldn’t look out of place whilst splashing in the sea or strutting up the sidewalk on your summer holiday.

What’s more, the vertical stripe helps cut a lean and tall figure – ideal if you’re worried about nailing your summer bod.

It’s the million dollar question that has boggled the generations. Just exactly how do you master the art of dressing smart-casual? A fashion conundrum for many, we’re on hand to offer a little support in the form of this checked Canali linen and cotton blend shirt. If you’re still stuck for ideas, you can never go wrong with the smart-casual trend that's refusing to go away: the dark rollneck. With or without a jacket, it's the most flattering thing you'll own.

Gear up for a spring and summer filled with adventure with this TAG Heuer Formula 1 timepiece. New to the ROX watch portfolio this 43mm stainless steel model features a TAG Heuer quartz movement, awarding almost perfect precision.

69881 | £1,650

DON’T BLEND IN No need to be on the defensive about your wrist game this season thanks to this daring camo Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. This iconic timepiece features a 44mm stainless steel case with khaki ceramic bezel, pushpieces and crown.

Not sure you’re ready to enlist to such an obvious military design just yet? This AP comes with an interchangeable rubber khaki strap too. You can read all about the Royal Oak Offshore's 25 years of groundbreaking history from page 92.

69706 | £26,100

You’ll want to splash the cash this season – just to show off your new ROX wallet.

Beautifully crafted in soft Saffiano leather, it’s both practical and stylish.

68857 | £129

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Crafted using the finest Saffiano leather this ROX card holder is set to become a staple accessory for all ROX men this SS18.

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THE ART OF TIME As we all know, Hublot isn’t a brand to shy away from forward thinking ideas and its latest collaboration with artist Richard Orlinski is proof of just that. Limited to just 200 pieces, this Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Orlinski cuts an impressive figure on the wrist. Original, bold and intriguing it’s a design that leaves an unforgettable impression.

69743 | £14,700

There’s no better way to embrace your inner gentleman than with a pocket square. No matter if you’re off to a spring fling or a summertime soiree this Drake’s pocket square, complete with watercolour polka dots, will be the perfect accessory.

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Vintage sunglasses are undeniably suave.

Stay cool as the temperature soars (well, hopefully) with these Bottega Veneta shades.

BEST FOOT FORWARD Nothing says summer quite like the thrill of planning an adventure. Whether you’re jetting off to a far flung place or rediscovering what’s on your doorstep, now is the time to embrace the great outdoors. However, every journey starts with a single step. Put your best foot forward in these stylish Lowe leather espadrilles.

Whether you’re far travelled or prefer to keep your explorations a little closer to home this Bremont Endurance should be your go-to watch this season. The limited edition 43mm model features a bidirectional rotating compass bezel athat allows you to roughly figure-out North by pointing the hours hand at the sun then bisecting the hours hand and '12 o'clock'.

Also features a useful GMT hand in orange.

69961 | £4,795

Unveiled at Baselworld 2018 the new Tudor Black Bay GMT is a real showstopper. The Pepsi coloured dial makes this timepiece not only ideal for those keen to inject a little colour into their wrist game, but also great for travellers who wish to keep track of day (red) and night (blue) hours back home, having aligned the red GMT hand.

70079 | £2,790

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MODERN LOVE STORY For the man about town this Berlutti briefcase is a must have this season – or any season, in fact. A key component of any respecting gent’s wardrobe this remarkable design is made from the brand’s renowned Venezia leather.

Finding a wedding band that captures both your love story and your style can understandably seem a little daunting. This 6mm ROX palladium and rose gold wedding ring manages the delicate balancing act of being traditional yet modern.

56434 | £895

We’re tickled pink over this sumptuous Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore.

This iconic model has continued to impress and inspire since it was launched in 1993 and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. A marvel of craftsmanship this unforgettable timepiece is forged in 18 carat pink gold. Its movement includes a 22 carat gold ‘monoblock’ oscillating weight and contains 59 jewels.

69731 | £58,300

The Mille Miglia has long captured the hearts of motor racing fans and the Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chrono pays homage to just that. The stainless steel design features a 44mm case with the three dial chrono featuring contrasting red hands to give the ultimate sports watch feel. Even the black rubber strap features a racing tyre tread.

67630 | £5,720

CLASSIC CHARM They say dressing well is a form of good manners. Take your look to the next level with a simple yet stylish set of cufflinks. These ROX Classic cufflinks are the ultimate in sophistication and a staple of gents accessorising.

63862 | £85

Since he appeared in the 1970s hit Le Mans wearing a Monaco timepiece, Steve McQueen has been inextricably linked with TAG Heuer. Oozing with selfconfidence and macho style the actor will always be considered the ultimate king of cool. The blue faced watch and the blue eyed actor are icons in their own right!

69903 | £4,350

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Graypaul Edinburgh As an Official Ferrari Dealer for over 13 years, Graypaul Edinburgh is part of a select network that ensures Ferrari ownership remains a truly unique and rewarding experience.

Our service department offers an enclosed truck collection and redelivery service and very competitive menu pricing on a wide selection of models.

Graypaul Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR Telephone: 0131 475 5000 www.edinburgh.ferraridealers.com

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FIRE IN THE HOLES The Big Bang Unico Golf is one of Hublot’s hottest new releases – a brilliantly styled stroke-counter to keep you on track around the course.

Allow ROX to be your caddy, as we guide you through all 18 holes of the world’s first mechanical golf watch with aperture displays, all developed in collaboration with #1 PGA star, Dustin Johnson

The case of the Big Bang Unico Golf is carved from Texalium, an innovative lightweight material dear to Hublot, which has the look of carbon fibre.

Developed by Hexcel in California, it’s basically woven fibreglass, thinly coated with aluminum to give a highly reflective surface. This unique composite brings the Unico Golf in under 100 grams on the wrist.

The pusher at 8 o'clock is shaped like a tee. This resets the entire mechanism and sets all the counters to zero at the end of the round.

During the round, this button can be locked by rotating it by 45°, ensuring you don’t inadvertently press it while rummaging for your next club.

Despite the mechanics being based on Hublot’s in-housemade Unico chronograph movement, the pushbuttons control three stroke and hole counters instead of a stopwatch. The putter-shaped pusher at 2 o’clock notches up the number of strokes taken per hole, indicated in yellow at 3 o’clock.

The pusher at 4 o’clock allows the wearer to move on to the next hole by notching-up the hole number and resetting the stroke counter to zero.

The intricately crafted, fully skeletonised ‘MHUB1580’ movement allows the wearer to admire its mode of action, every time you press a button.

The counter at 6 o’clock displays the total number of strokes played and is updated every time the 2 o’clock pusher is pressed, in parallel to the perhole strokes counter.

The watch comes with two interchangeable wristbands fitted with the ‘One Click’ system. Our favourite is the white leather sewn onto rubber, just like a golf glove.

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It pays to keep your ear to the ground, finger on the pulse, eyes on the prize and many other parts of your anatomy elsewhere. For, in these ‘woke’ times, 2018 is already offering a smorgasbord of smart thinking and cultural newness, to keep even the most apathetic of men enthralled to the now. Take note!

THE BOOK GAME, HANDSET AND MATCH ‘Digital detox’ is the zeitgeist buzz term that might just have mileage after all…

Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning and the last thing you look at before bed? Are you reading this on your phone right now? Well, unless you’re scrolling through ROX’s online magazine pageturner, the chances of the latter are slim – so give yourself a pat on the back; you could be a rare case of someone who’s happy to give their mobile a rest every now and then. For others, our featured book, ‘How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life’ could be their only hope. But ‘breaking up’ with your phone doesn't mean throwing it under a bus. It means creating a long-term relationship with it that makes you feel good. Think of it as a normal relationship where the respective partners respect each other’s space and independence, yet couldn’t be without each other. In her rapidly cult-statusachieving book, award-winning, Philadelphia-based science journalist Catherine Price (The New York Times, Popular Science, The Washington Post) argues a practical, hands-on plan towards a long-term relationship with your ‘tech bubble’, explaining how how apps are designed to be addictive, and how they damage our ability to think deeply, even form new memories. And yes, you will take back control of your li–.

(Hello? No, you’ve gone back to your phone already…)

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THE EVENT TRNSMT, GLASGOW June 29 - July 1, July 6 and July 8 Back for a second year Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival is a shining example of why festivals aren’t just for teenagers. Taking place over two weekends this summer, it offers the chance to check out some of the world’s leading musicians without the thought of having to wake-up hungover in a tent! And with big names such as Liam Gallagher, Interpol, Chvrches and The Arctic Monkeys taking to the stage, it’s set to be one to remember. Dust off your bucket hat and check out the full line-up at: trnsmtfest.com

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Commute or sunbathe with either of these in your ears – emerge exhausted or burnt to a crisp an otherwise enlightened man!

“COCOA SUGAR” Young Fathers Ninja Tune, 2018

Thanks to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, a massive clock worthy of a Bond villain is finally seeing the light of day, albeit inside a Texas mountain

From city benches purposefully built to be uncomfortable to deter rough sleepers, to the worrying design flaws that mean governments are turning their backs on cul-de-sacs, 99% Invisible tells the stories behind our human-made world that we should probably pay much more attention to. Visit 99percentinvisible.or. Or for history buffs, be sure to check out the Veteran BBC correspondent Jeremy Bowen’s Our Man in the Middle East, which charts the last 25 years of history in the region, combining a mixture of archive clips from Bowen's legendary TV reportage and voiceover from the man himself. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08rmkcd

With a running time that barely hits the 40-minute mark, still squeezing in 12 brutally poignant tracks, the Edinburgh trio – Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole – are more selfassured than ever before. (Anyone who’s seen them live will know how assured this can be.) It really is, as a Guardian journalist put it, “a sizzling stew of Tricky-covers-theFall garage rap”, swinging between dirgey basslines and soaring vocal laments with more anthemic melody than you’d expect.

Just don’t expect the fourth album to be anything similar. Young Fathers are the urgent voices of estranged pop we’ve needed for too long. Visit ninjatune.net

You might have heard of the Clock of the Long Now, or its umbrella ‘Long Now’ Foundation – founded in 1996 by US tech polymath Danny Hillis, and christened by none other than Brian Eno. This is a philosophical undertaking like no other, designed to make us think differently and more sustainably about our time on the planet. It obviously struck a chord with Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos, because he’s finally bringing the clock into the real world by investing around £30m to realise Hillis’s dreams. We urge you to take time and read the mission statements and build updates at the URLs below. Seriously, go look: longnow.org/clock10000yearclock.net www.rox.co.uk

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W-ART-CHES It’s not just about telling the time – today’s luxury wristwatch can be as effective a muse or even blank canvas to a veritable academy of talent. Words by Alex Doak.

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ven the most long-in-the-tooth tradeshow veteran is left slack-jawed at watchmaking’s annual extravaganza of all things gleaming and ticking, ‘Baselworld’. Inside this parked-up Star Destroyer, just over the Rhine from Basel’s medieval district, you’ll find a space resembling a couple of Dubai airports bolted together, with all its duty-free shops and luggage belts replaced by towering pavilions, each bearing the badge of a fine watchmaker.

But come June, just two months after the watch nerds fly home and the wrench monkeys start breaking down this indoor network of Bond Streets, Basel’s exhibition complex is a very different thing indeed. It is instead filled instead with 291 galleries’ and 4,000 artists’ worth of paintings, drawings, sculpture, installations, prints, photography, video and digital art. A much calmer affair that has nonetheless seen Art Basel’s unique offering expand to Miami Beach and Hong Kong. And somewhere that has inspired at least one watchmaker to stick around.

As global associate partner, Audemars Piguet has installed its own conceptual pavilion

at every Art Basels since 2013, collaborating with a different band of young artists and designers every time. And it’s not, as you might think, just a cynical way of tapping a congregation of wealthy browsers clutching blank cheques.

For, like most of its contemporaries (of which there are few) this venerable Swiss maison crafts mechanical watches that could be considered kinetic art. Despite the necessity of three hands and 12 numbers arranged in a circle, the utilitarian obligation frees designers to be creative in every other which way; the contours of a watch case and the light sensitivity required to hand-polish those facets could be likened to sculpture.

In the last issue of ROX Man, we interviewed the pioneering mind behind east London’s Sang Bleu tattoo and design studios, who brought a hypnotically geometric artistry to Hublot’s Big Bang. And now, the rebellious Swiss watchmaker has teamed up with no less than France’s most successful contemporary artist, Richard Orlinski.

Chances are you will recognise Orlinski’s brightly coloured, Pop Art-style sculptures from somewhere. Inspired by nature's wildest www.rox.co.uk

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You no longer have to choose between an SUV and a Maserati

Levante. Yours. From £56,250 Park’s Maserati 143 / 159 Almada Street, Hamilton ML3 0ET 01698 303 828 parks.uk.com/maserati

Official fuel consumption figures for the Maserati Levante MY18 range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 18.8 (15.0) - 34.4 (8.2), Extra Urban 33.2 (8.5) - 42.8 (6.6), Combined 25.9 (10.9) - 39.2 (7.2). CO2 emissions 189 - 253g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are based on standard EU tests for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Models shown are: a Maserati Levante S GranSport MY18 at £88,550 On The Road including optional metallescent paint at £680, 21” Anteo alloy wheels at £1,760, Brake callipers painted yellow at £445, Bi-xenon headlamps with AFS and headlamp washers at £680, Full premium perforated leather interior with heated and ventilated front seats at £4,010, Headrest Trident stitching at £320, Steering wheel with carbon fibre insert at £550, Surround view camera at £950 and Bowers & Wilkins surround system at £2,160. A Maserati Levante S GranLusso MY18 at £87,335 On The Road including optional metallic paint at £680, 20” Nereo alloy wheels at £1,005, Panoramic sunroof at £1,235, Full premium perforated leather interior with ventilated front seats at £905, Power steering column at £340, Gear shift paddles at £250, Steering wheel in Sabbia leather at £325, Radica wood trim at £480, Sports pedals at £235, Bowers & Wilkins surround system at £2,160 and Driver Assistance Pack Plus at £2,525. Prices correct at time of publication.

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animals, their contours are 'cut' into diamond-like facets, as with his ‘Wild Kong’ gorilla sculpture on the Croisette in Cannes or his fivemetre-tall bear on the snowy pistes of Courchevel. Naturally it's this bold, multifaceted style that Orlinski brings to the new Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph, reshaping Hublot's own iconic octagonal porthole design into a three-dimensional dodecagon – 12 sides for every hour. The bright-blue ceramic model is a miniature work of art and a surefire collectible.

Hublot’s sibling watchmaker, TAG Heuer is flirting with a contemporary artist too – New York’s Alec Monopoly.

Another maverick beloved of Miami’s red-hot Design District, now specially

THE CONTOURS OF A WATCH CASE AND THE LIGHT SENSITIVITY REQUIRED TO HANDPOLISH THOSE FACETS COULD BE LIKENED TO SCULPTURE. appointed as TAG’s ‘Art Provocateur’, the always-masked street artist (a hangover from his dicey graffiti days) began peppering his work with tophatted cartoon characters like Mr Monopoly, Scrooge McDuck and Richie Rich after the financial crisis of 2008. Somewhat ironically, this tongue-in-cheek slant on capitalism propelled Monopoly onto the walls of the rich and famous. And eventually their wrists too – ‘watch’ this space…

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1: Inverness 3: An Teallach Ale Brewery (Start / Finish) (IV23 2QT)

5: Applecross Inn (IV54 8LR)

2: Garve (IV23 2PS)

6: Lochcarron (IV54 8YS)

4: The Torridon Hotel (IV22 2EY)

Bealach na Bà (Pass of the Cattle ) Highpoint: 626M

LOCH & LOAD There’s no better way to experience Scotland’s only true ‘Alpine’ pass, Bealach na Bà, than by Ferrari GTC4Lusso – so load up the capacious boot and make tracks with our guide to the ultimate Highlands road-trip

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quirky ‘shooting brake’ style that found favour in the Sixties, the GTC4Lusso is part exotic coupé, part luxury estate car. Those two long doors open wide on a lavish and irresistibly inviting interior, which though focused on the driver in true Ferrari style, is also attentive to the needs of passengers. You’d be amazed at how convincingly the those cossetting rear seats swallow two adults, and with enough leg and headroom to make it a genuine long distance proposition, rather than a token gesture, you might almost be disappointed to be the designated driver. Almost…

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THE CAR Room for four adults, the boot space of a Ford Focus and still with more than 200mph at your disposal… The Ferrari GTC4Lusso is the perfect steed for whisking you and the family or friends, plus ample luggage, to the wilds of the Highlands – an exceptionally versatile car in every kind of grip condition, from snow to gravel, thanks to the Ferrari-patented 4RM Evo four-wheel drive system.

Engine V12 - 65° Overall displacement 6262cc Max. power output 507kW (690cv) at 8,000rpm Max. torque 697Nm at 5,750rpm Maximum speed 335km/h Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 sec

THE HOTEL Situated on the banks of a sea loch, The Torridon is part of a 58-acre estate, just a short drive from Applecross and the Pass of the Cattle. The hotel offers 18 sumptuous rooms with incredible views, a fine-dining restaurant and an impressive whiskey bar. Guests can also choose to dine at the adjacent Torridon Inn, for excellent pub-grub. Archery and claypigeon shooting tuition is available in the hotel grounds. (Game of Thrones fans also get to say they stayed in Wester Ross!)

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THE WATERING HOLE If your search for truly unique locations involves a healthy thirst for Scotland’s excellent real ale, the An Teallach Ale Brewery makes a refreshing change from the hoard of commercial whiskey distilleries. Make no mistake, this brewery does not offer a visitor centre or a gift shop. Instead, brewing beer in nine traditional 36 gallon British Brewer Barrels, vendors David and Wilma are more than happy to show visitors around their modest but blissfully situated facility in person, in exchange for a little of your custom.

Camusnagaul, Dundonnell, Little Loch Broom by Garve, IV23 2QT T: 01854 633 306, anteallachale.wordpress.com

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THE DIARY Whether you’re a lover of sports, a racing car enthusiast or all of the above, here’s our guide to this summer’s unmissable events.

GP HISTORIQUE MONACO MONACO

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15th - 22nd July 2018

The romance and mythology of Monaco's street circuit won't be lost on anyone.

Considered the slowest and hardest of the Formula 1 World Championship, it is a track that has pushed drivers to their limits since 1929. It is this that has earned the circuit legendary status and as such it is now the home of the GP Historique Monaco. Organised every two weeks before the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, classic cars line up to take spectators back in time in a celebration of racing history.

Celebrities, sportsmen and footballing greats will take to the pitch this June all in the name of charity.

In a game like no other Robbie Williams will lead team England against Usain Bolt’s World XI in the ultimate charity football match, raising cash for Unicef. Since the inaugural game in 2006 Soccer Aid has raised more than £20 million for charity, with big names such as Will Ferrell and Michael Sheen joining legends including Ronaldinho in the anticipated match.

Teeing off this summer The 147th Open championship will see some of the world’s best golfers vie to lift the historic Claret Jug. The first Open tournament took place in 1860 in Prestwick and since then has taken place at some of the most respected golf courses across the country.

With its thick rough and devilish bunkers, Carnoustie is known as one of the world’s most challenging links courses.

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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA HENLEY-ON-THAMES 4th – 8th July 2018

Regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious rowing competitions the Henley Royal Regatta holds a special place in the hearts of rowers across the world. Founded in 1839 the event is a key date in the British summer social calendar with the event recognised as being a top level sporting competition and social soiree. More than 300,000 spectators take in the spectacle every year, with former champions such as Olympians Sir Steve Redgrave and Dame Katherine Grainger counting Henley titles amongst their biggest achievements.

In 2017 Bremont was named as the first official timing partner.

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3rd - 27th August 2018 The world’s greatest platform for creative freedom will once again take over the Scottish capital this summer as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe rolls into town.

Ever wondered why you should make the journey? Well in 2017 the city played host to 53,232 performances of 3,398 shows across 300 venues, so there are literally thousands of reasons. From comedy shows, to musical performances and of course the annual ROX Fringe extravaganza, there really is something for everyone.

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 14th June – 15th July 2018

All eyes will look to Russia this summer as the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 14th.

Teams from across the globe will make the journey, vying for the title of the world’s greatest team in the ultimate celebration of the beautiful game. The tournament kicks off at the capital’s iconic Luzhniki Stadium where Russia will begin their 2018 campaign against Saudi Arabia.

Once again, Hublot will be at the heart of the action taking on the role of the Official FIFA Watch and the Official FIFA Timekeeper of the 2018 World Cup.

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BE A MODERN MAN Are you too old for jeans? Does #MeToo mean you need to shut up, or have an opinion? Does it matter that you don’t know what a carburettor does (or should that be ‘did’)? Modern life is trickier than ever for men, with the timeworn codes of masculinity acquiescing to equality (a good thing) and enlightenment (a scary thing). But don’t start playing the emasculation card just yet – here’s our third installment of ROX MAN’s guide to getting it right where your father probably never did anyway. Words by Alex Doak.

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RECOVER FROM A SKID LIKE THE STIG Thank the Gods our spring has finally sprung! But in the infinitesimally tiny offchance that the Beast from the East is still clinging on grimly, as it is at the time of writing, then you need to know about skids: what types of skid there are, and how to avoid the resulting browntrousered variety.

Most common is understeer, when your car carries on towards the outside of a corner, often because you’ve approached it too fast. The good news is that understeer is simple to deal with, which is why most modern cars understeer by design. When a hedge rapidly begins to replace your clear lane ahead, let off the gas and apply the brakes gently, to shift the weight from the rear to the front tyres. The rear end will start to swing round in the right direction and the front will gain more grip. Whatever you do, resist the temptation to give the car more actual steering.

And then there’s oversteer – most likely in a sporty, rear-wheel-drive number, when your rear tyres let go and you start to fishtail into the corner. This time it’s really counter-intuitive: release the brakes and hit the gas!

because it’s alerted us to a weekly Stateside tradition that we should all be observing as busy parents, in an era when, mercifully, women can expect to return to the career they were building before having kids.

So, workplace politics aside, how to ensure those precious few child-free hours are well worth the babysitter fee? Here follows five footloose and fancy-free tips.

1. Alternate who’s ‘hosting’ and make it a surprise. It isn’t Valentine’s or a special birthday, so the pressure’s off – make it quirky. What about greyhound racing at Shawfield? Or, speaking of animals, one of Edinburgh Zoo’s late-night events? What’s not to love about zebras and wine?

DO DATE NIGHT (WITHOUT A HINT OF CRINGE) As a nation so averse to Americanisms – ‘reaching out’? Keep your hands to yourself, thanks – it’s funny how ‘date night’ has entered our lexicon so readily in recent years. It’s certainly not because we all found that Steve Carrell and Tina Fey film so amusing… No, it’s probably

2. Don’t force yourself not to talk shop – the kids and domestic stuff are all bound to come up eventually, so don’t fool yourself. Embrace it as a rare opportunity to congratulate yourselves on a job well done (while you are, in actual fact, skiving).

3. Stay in, dress up, cook something nice (see ‘Fillet a fish’ below). With the kids dispatched to

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IT’S CALLED SPORT FOR A REASON

MONTHLY PAYMENTS FROM £699 PLUS DEPOSIT AND OPTIONAL FINAL PAYMENT With the Range Rover Sport it’s all about performance. Lightweight, all-aluminium monocoque body for improved speed and agility. And advanced driving technology that enables Range Rover Sport to adapt instantly and effortlessly to changing road conditions.

With it's cleaner, more dynamic design, there’s a contemporary feel everywhere you look, from the new Range Rover Sport grille, redesigned bonnet vents and fender vents to the refined, yet sporty selection of wheel options. This powerful, athletic vehicle is now more compelling than ever.

Call or visit to book your test drive today.

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PHEV in mpg (l/100km): Combined 101 (2.8). CO2 Emissions: 64 g/km.

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grandparents or friends, the house will never feel more decadently large or quiet. And you needn’t worry about ‘getting a room’.

4. Speaking of dressing up, polish your shoes.

She will jump at the chance to make an effort, so you should too. Just don’t get testy waiting for her downstairs – that’s a surefire bomb-drop on the whole shebang.

5. It doesn’t always have to end in ‘you know what’, so don’t add that to the pressures of babysitters, table reservations and sparkling conversation. As for those three? You’re on your own there, matey…

FILLET AND COOK A FISH LIKE A MICHELIN STAR If you’ve caught the fish yourself, stop reading right here. Slapping that five-pounder down on the worktop and demanding to be fed is probably the manliest thing, short of lassoing a buffalo. Failing that, get your fishmonger to gut and clean whatever’s freshest, then, having trimmed the fins with scissors, get cracking back at home using your sharpest, bendiest knife (an actual fillet knife being ideal, of course).

Insert into the top of the head until you feel bone, then run one long incision along the spine.

Run your knife down the back of the head and, tail towards you, gently slice (without sawing) down to the tail, following the shape of the fish between flesh and ribs. Turn over the fish and repeat with the second fillet, this time starting at the tail and working towards the head.

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firmly to prevent ‘curl’) and baste the preseasoned flesh with lemon, white wine, butter and capers. Serve with a bottle of Puilly-Fumé.

It doesn’t matter what fish it is; everything goes with Pouilly-Fumé. (Drop that into conversation casually, too. You’ll sound like Lovejoy on fire.)

IRON A SHIRT (THEN PACK IT, CREASE-FREE) Sorry, chaps. If you’re expecting a wicked ‘life hack’, then the best we can recommend is the dry cleaners. Otherwise, a perfectly ironed shirt that re-emerges resplendently from your suitcase requires precise process: 1. Start with the opened-out collar, pressing the inside-fold side. Then work your way around the shoulders.

2. Do the cuffs, then the entire sleeves, pressing just one side and ensuring a crisp crease all the way down.

3. With the collar buttoned up to keep things manageable, work around the torso, paying special attention to the bib, which is always on show wearing a suit.

4. Fold fully buttoned up.

5. If you’re really clever, repeat step 4 but with your shirt inside an old plastic drape from the dry cleaners. Friction causes wrinkling, plastic reduces friction. Simple!

6. Hanging your shirt in the hotel bathroom while running a steamy shower never works. Be less Alan Partridge and resign to the overpriced hotel dry-cleaning service.

7. Or wear a rollneck!

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FOLLOW HIS LEAD We all have that one person. That one guy who, regardless of what others might think, is the epitome of all that is suave in our eyes. Whether it’s the way that he dresses to how he carries himself with a sense of effortless cool no matter the situation, there is no denying that we all have a style icon that we aspire to. In our Follow His Lead feature we walk in the shoes of some of our favourite leading men, all chosen not on the basis of his impeccable dress sense but also his ability to make being a modern gentleman look like something we could all pull off.

JOSÉ MOURINHO He’s known for his no nonsense approach to the beautiful game and no matter which side your allegiances lie, there’s no denying that José Mourinho is footballing royalty. Dubbed the ‘Special One’ he is regarded by many as one of the world’s greatest coaches and managers, but the Portuguese star actually set out to following in the footsteps of his footballer father José Manuel Mourinho Félix.

However, fate stepped in changing the game for the young hopeful and Mourihno soon found himself receiving a degree in science from the Technical University of Lisbon, setting on a path that he’d never stray from.

Having successfully managed top tier teams in Europe, such as Inter Milan and Real Madrid, and the UK the now Manchester United manager has secured his legendary status.

Known for his strong personality and dapper dress sense it’s hardly surprising that Mourhino has found himself the subject of fashion features across the internet.

And it is this distinctive nature that aligned him with Hublot. A brand proud to march to the beat of its own drum, Hublot is unashamed in its forward thinking approach to watch making just as Mourhino is with football.

Speaking of the partnership, he said: “First, I am a family man and then a football manager, but somewhere on the list of my many passions - I am a watch fanatic! I am honoured to be part of a brand that upholds such similar values to me.”

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LEBRON JAMES A big man with a big personality, LeBron James is a man with his finger on the pulse of all that is cool, calm, collected and did we mention cool?

No stranger to appearing on the pages of the fashion and lifestyle pages of GQ and Vogue the 6ft 8 baller can add fashion icon alongside his titles of NBA MVP and NBA all-star. The reality is, you just can’t mention James without paying homage to his classic, effortless style and impeccable suiting.

With that in mind, it’s little wonder that Audemars Piguet turned to the NBA star to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore.

AP is reissuing the iconic model first launched in 1993, taking its big, bold and daring design to the next level. Hailed as the Future of First, LeBron James poses the question: “Where does first go from first?”

Well if anyone was ever going to figure it out, it would be him.

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH Actor, family man and superhero. It’s little wonder Chris Hemsworth tops this list of leading men around the world. Not to mention that he’s not too shabby on the eye either.

Now, that list of all-star qualities could make the 35-yearold seem almost cartoon like – too perfect you could say – so almost unlikable. However, there’s no escaping the Aussie’s charm.

When he’s not donning a cape as hammer-wielding God of Thunder Thor as part of Marvel’s stellar box office successes, Hemsworth masters the art of being able to dress for any occasion. With Brad Pitt looks and a twinkle in his eye that brings to mind a younger Steve McQueen, there’s no denying his style prowess.

As comfortable in a pair of board shorts and flip flops as he heads to catch a wave on the beach to donning sleek tailored Hugo Boss suits he is a true fashion chameleon.

A modern man in every sense of the world, his fashion choices reflect the style of a guy living his best life – it really is as simple as that.

Of course, we couldn’t talk about Mr Hemsworth without mentioning his connection with TAG Heuer. He became intrinsically linked with the Swiss brand after taking on the role of famed Formula One driver James Hunt in the Ron Howard movie Rush. From his humble beginnings as the teenage heartthrob Kim Hyde in Australian soap Home and Away to taking on the role of an Avenger, he is certainly seems deserving of TAG’s Don’tCrackUnderPressure motto.

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THE BIG CLOTH There is tweed, and then there is Harris Tweed – still hand-made on the Outer Hebrides, according to a jealously guarded historical code that makes traditional horology seem positively Space Age. Words by Alex Doak.

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t’s a familiar journey for anyone in the habit of visiting a Swiss watch factory. Driving that winding road of spaghetti tarmac, draped over a rolling and windlashed topography. Hours of verdant wilderness, peppered by the odd cluster of low-rise dwellings, in and out of low cloud…

Then suddenly, you’ve arrived, wherever you are: a storied atelier, bearing a world-famous luxury logo, still stood on this same remote spot since the 19th century. Inside, a peerless team of craftsmen, using tools and machinery that have barely changed either, realising a product that couldn’t and will never be made elsewhere.

Only, we’re not at a watch factory at all, let alone a watch factory buried in the valleys of the Jura mountains. We are in fact somewhere far more remote, despite still being in the U.K. - the

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Outer Hebrides.

The long, barren archipelago on the far northwestern tip of Europe is home to every dyer, blender, carder, spinner, warper, weaver, finisher and inspector of Harris Tweed. Not a single part of the process takes place elsewhere. As such – just like traditionally crafted mechanical wristwatches – the land and people are woven into the very fabric of this renowned cloth.

It was the harsh, isolating winters of the Jura and the metal ore of the surrounding mountains that drove 18th-century cattle farmers to experimenting with clockwork in their own homes; by the same token, it was indigenous sheep farming, unforgiving weather and the rugged beauty of the islands that inspired Scotland’s most famous wool – unlike watches nowadays, still woven at individual homes, or

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‘crofts’. Mandatorily, in fact.

So-called ‘Clo Mor’, or ‘The Big Cloth’ is the only fabric in the world governed by its own Act of Parliament. Passed in 1993, the Harris Tweed Act even established a new statutory body, the Harris Tweed Authority, who guards the hallowed Orb Trade Mark (ironed onto every 50 metres of certified cloth) and police highly focused parameters: “Harris Tweed means a tweed which has been hand woven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the islands of Harris, Lewis, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra and their several purtenances and made from pure virgin [Scottish or English] wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.”

The islanders of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra produce this luxury cloth entirely by hand and have long been known for the excellence of their weaving. However up until the middle of the nineteenth century, their cloth was used only on their crofts or sold at local markets. It was 1846 when Lady Dunmore, widow of the landowner of Harris, the Earl of Dunmore, chose to have their clan tartan replicated by Harris weavers in tweed.

The results proved so successful that Lady Dunmore introduced the tweed to her wealthy friends, further afield – even Queen Victoria’s inner circle – and as a result of her enthusiastic work, trade of the island cloth was soon established with merchants across the country.

It was the latter who, anecdotally at least, bestowed the erroneous ‘Tweed’ name. Having misread a hand-written sales docket listing ‘twill’ fabric, the hapless if influential salesman naturally assumed it had something to do with the Scottish borders’ river, a mere 300 miles from the Isle of Harris.

At the heart of the craft lies the relationship between the hundreds of self-employed ‘weavers’ and just three ‘mills’. Neither can survive without the other and their shared history truly tells the story of the cloth. The Harris Tweed weaver is a true artisan, the master of his loom in the same way a musician relates to his instrument.

Each loom will have its own sound, quirks and idiosyncrasies and only the weaver will know how to get the best from it. Sat alone at home, it may take a weaver hours to ready his loom for weaving a new cloth, in either basic twill, herringbone or complex check patterns, then creating just four metres of tweed an hour once underway, watching constantly for flaws.

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However the weaver is only part of the story.

Without the skill of the millworkers there would be no yarn to weave. Harris Tweed Hebrides is the biggest of the three mills, producing 65% of the world’s supply. Its experienced and impassioned wool dyers, blenders, yarn spinners and warpers all work to provide yarn to the

the mill’s youthful and fashion-forward creative director Mark Hogarth, “we go by our own yarn when it comes to colour. And we have as many as 9,000 tweed patterns on record. We’re always reviving from the archive.”

The interesting quirk of the industry is that, tight regulations aside, the self-employed

“I’VE ALWAYS THOUGHT OF TWEED AS THE ‘DENIM OF SCOTLAND’. WE LIKE TO THINK WE’RE ‘BRINGING THE MOUNTAINS HOME’.” weavers, before finishing the cloth, stamping, marketing and selling.

Unlike other, less-discerning tweed makers who tend to use Merino from as far away as Australia, Harris Tweed Hebrides produces yarn using nothing but finest Scottish Cheviot wool.

And it is literally ‘dyed in the wool’, before being carefully teased and blended to create a multitude of yarn colours from over 50 solid wool colours.

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nature of the weavers means they can design their own patterns from the mills’ yarn and sell them independently to private clients (having been duly inspected and ‘Orb stamped’ by the mill, at a cost to them). The Harris Tweed Authority website’s ‘Independent Producers’ is a wormhole well-worth venturing down, and the best illustration of Harris Tweed’s intrinsically parochial nature: a jumble of personal Hotmail addresses, home numbers, and no fancy brand names; just Donalds, Reginalds, Johns, even a refreshing quantity of Catherines, Joannes and Rebeccas.

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Which begs the question, why would Harris Tweed’s biggest mill employ a cool cat from the mainland like Hogarth? Well, it can’t have escaped anyone’s notice that rugged outerwear is all the rage – part festival fever, part eco-friendly rejection of synthetics – and Harris Tweed certainly hasn’t been caught napping. Up there with Hunter and Barbour, it’s the hardwearing retro choice for hipsters and fashionistas alike.

“We like to think of ourselves as a ‘Pirelli’ of the fashion world,” Hogarth says. “The genius of the tyremaker is that they make an amazing product, which needs to be on every Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche, not just practical cars.

“The similar thing with Harris Tweed is that we’re not just the choice of gamekeepers and country sorts – we’re the default choice of tweed for some of the world’s finest designers. Over the years, we’ve been used by Chanel, Zegna, Prada, this season it’s New York’s Thom Browne in particular…”

“As makers of a fabric, rather than finished products,” he continues, “Harris Tweed Hebrides is dependent on what other people do with it.

And there’s always something quite uplifting about seeing tweed that started life in a weaver’s shed being transformed into clothing that will adorn the fashion capitals of the world.”

Closer to home, the contemporary interpretation of Harris Tweed and tweed in general can arguably be traced back to 1989, when Paul Walker founded Walker Slater – a very modern tailors, now on Grassmarket in Edinburgh, Brunswick Street in Glasgow and even London’s Covent Garden – “an overnight success in 30 years, we like to say,” says Walker himself.

So much so that his business’s trademark style of lighterweight garments with a more stylish silhouette makes Walker Slater the default choice when Harris Tweed Hebrides needs a collection ‘run up’.

“Take our Ryder Cup collection launched in 2014,” says Hogarth, “I knew Walker Slater would understand the heritage element, but they’re also unique for designing in a highly contemporary manner, fit for a younger discerning customer.”

For Walker, this is the key. As well as admiring Harris Tweed’s heritage and the fabric itself’s distinctive ‘build’ and texture, he was particularly future-forward in his vision for the brand.

“I’ve always thought of tweed as the ‘denim of Scotland’,” he says, “it really can be contemporary, despite the stereotype. Perfect for city dwellers who miss that connection with the elements.

“We like to think we’re ‘bringing the mountains home’.”

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As creative director of Harris Tweed Hebrides, at the whim of how labels use his top-pedigree fabric designs, MARK HOGARTH always has plenty on his mind when it comes to men’s style...

Oscar Wilde said “And, after all, what is a fashion?

From the artistic point of view, it is usually a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.”

I would never normally challenge the sentiments of the literary genius but, sorry Oscar, “the times they are a changin’,” as another great writer had it.

The traditional fashion industry with its two seasons, top-down declarations of trend and monopoly on ‘cool’ are all being disrupted, and there has never been a more exciting time for menswear.

I have never been comfortable with the traditional fashion industry. There has always been great designers, but the idea that red or tartan or red tartan is in fashion one season and by definition not in fashion the next has always struck me as both unfair and unsustainable.

Individual style is no longer coordinated by the fashion industry, it promotes personal taste over that of the group. Social media platforms have acted as both catalyst and facilitator to this new paradigm. The phenomenon of streetwear is a great example of a style that is generated by a subculture and seamlessly incorporated into the luxury sector; rebranded as ‘athleisure’ or ‘urban luxury’.

This new age of style is great news for Harris Tweed, Johnstons of Elgin, Ettinger, Globetrotter and many other luxury British companies that deal in quality products with true heritage, because your story and your process are examined in the same intricate way as a luxury timepiece or work of art.

Fashion will prevail. It is the most accessible form of art and that is why so many of us have an interest in it. But it is now more democratic, more fluid and that is something that even Oscar would approve of.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch £47,800 (67334), Jacket from Walker Slater

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch ÂŁ47,800 (67334), Jacket from Walker Slater, Afield top from Ryan James

TAG Heuer Monaco Watch £4,750 (69904), Jacket from Walker Slater

Hublot Classic Fusion Black Ceramic Watch ÂŁ9,800 (67344), Maison Margiela Jacket and Trousers from Cruise, Marni Top from Cruise

Hublot Classic Fusion Black Ceramic Watch ÂŁ9,800 (67344), Maison Margiela Jacket and Trousers from Cruise, Marni Top from Cruise

Bremont ALT1-P Pilot Watch £3,895 (67804), Vivienne Westwood Jacket, Trousers and T-Shirt from Cruise

Bremont ALT1-P Pilot Watch ÂŁ3,895 (67804), Vivienne Westwood Jacket, Trousers and T-Shirt from Cruise, Kestin Hare Shoes

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch £15,000 (62990), Vivienne Westwood Jacket from Cruise

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch £21,900 (67343), Suit Overshirt from Ryan James, Shirt and Trousers from Walker Slater

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch £21,900 (67343), Suit Overshirt from Ryan James, Shirt and Trousers from Walker Slater

Hublot Big Bang Unico Watch ÂŁ15,600 (57314), Maison Margiela Jacket and Trousers from Cruise, Fendi Shirt from Cruise

Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Watch ÂŁ10,600 (69722), Kestin Hare Shirt, Dsquared2 Shirt from Cruise, Trousers from Walker Slater

Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Watch ÂŁ10,600 (69722), Kestin Hare Shirt, Dsquared2 Shirt from Cruise, Trousers from Walker Slater

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Watch ÂŁ5,800 (67935), Balenciaga Shirt from Cruise

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Watch ÂŁ5,800 (67935), Balenciaga Shirt from Cruise, Kestin Hare T-Shirt, Vivienne Westwood Trousers from Cruise

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Watch ÂŁ5,800 (67935), Balenciaga Shirt from Cruise, Vivienne Westwood Trousers from Cruise

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HUBLOT

ROYAL OAK TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH OPENWORKED

L.U.C. XPS OFFICER

CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH KING GOLD GREEN

The Royal Oak Offshore may be celebrating 25 years of oversized beefy bling, outmuscling all other Audemars launches by virtue of sheer audacity, but look closer and you’ll find equally big-ticket, star players on the teamsheet. In this case, in similarly pumped-up proportions – the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked is actually 2mm wider than the Offshore original of 1993 and the titanium case is pure stealth bomber. The skeletonised mechanics framed by all of that bulk, however? Purist haute horlogerie at its finest, executed laboriously by Switzerland’s most experienced hands. £POA

On one side, an exceptionally refined hand-guilloché dial, engraved using antique lathes on which just a handful of Swiss artisans are trained to operate. On the other, an equally guilloché officer-type back cover that opens to reveal the ultrathin L.U.C 96.01-L movement. ‘Officer’ casebacks are so-named because they were used on the pocket watches of military men to protect the glass on the back.

Other than adding theatrical flourish to the spectacle of a display caseback, it gives manufacturers another canvas on which to show off. In this case, a honeycomb motif, presumably in allusion to the busy-bee workmanship required. 70092 | £24,500

The unflagging love for a blue dial – be it midnight, navy or cobalt – is as understandable as Yves Saint-Laurent’s famous maxim when it comes to a men’s suit: blue will always flatter. But green? The opposite; notoriously tricky to pull off when it comes to clothes, yet still surprisingly versatile in watch form. Admittedly, it’s a trend in its infancy, but it’s also difficult to imagine a beauty like this ever looking wrong. The fact it complements the pink gold where almost every other colour won’t (apart from blue, of course) says it all. And if you still can’t pull it off? Don’t worry – it’s a Hublot chronograph, and no one can argue with that. 70093 | £25,500

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BELL & ROSS BR-X2 MICRO ROTOR As you’ll read from this issue’s special Bell & Ross feature, the French watchmaker was founded on the firm principles of nononsense military practicality. As such, its normally monochromatic and robust designs have earned ‘essential kit’ status for many of the world’s professional hardmen (and plenty of amateur ones).

Which would normally qualify a dalliance in fancy tourbillons like this as sheer frippery.

But trust Bell & Ross to get away with it – the signature stripped-back style extends to losing the dial altogether, placing the delicate whirligig carrousel centre stage, rather than pretending it’s about anything else. Bravo! (Two Zero.) 70090 | £49,900

ZENITH

TAG HEUER

BREMONT

DEFY EL PRIMERO 21

AUTAVIA JACK HEUER SPECIAL EDITION

S500 ENDURANCE

As well as Heuer in the same year (with a little help from Büren and Breitling), Zenith singlehandedly broke ground in 1969 with not only a world-first self-winding chronograph, but one that ticked at 5Hz rather than the usual 4Hz, allowing a timing precision of a tenth of a second. The new Defy 21’s chronograph mechanism now ticks ten times faster than that thanks to a separate powertrain, the central seconds hand flying around the dial every second in a mesmerising spectacle of urgency and sportiness. The recently rejuvenated Zenith has wasted no time in having fun with its new posterboy too, now rendering its intricate mechanics in cobalt blue.

70095 | £10,600

When people talk of watershed chronograph designs, Breitling’s Navitimer, the Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona, even Heuer’s own Monaco all come to mind first – but connoisseurs will tell you that the 1962’s Autavia was the original, sporty monochrome groundbreaker. In 2016, TAG brilliantly masterminded the ‘Autavia Cup’ to decide which model would be revived and after 55,000 votes, it was a 1966 model famously worn by another driver, Jochen Rindt, that made the grade.

To celebrate Jack Heuer’s 85th birthday in November, this special edition reverses out the subdials’ monochrome design – a ‘steel panda’ facelift if you like. 70091 | £4,850

With four North Pole expeditions under his belt, Ben Saunders is one of three people in history to ski solo to the North Pole. On 28th December, 52 days and 1,086km into his latest TransAntarcticSolo expedition, he reached the South Pole too, making him the first in the world to have skied solo to both poles. Ferocious white-out conditions may have forced him to abandon the expedition there and then with just 576km to go, but needless to say, his other British companion, the newly launched S500 GMT chronometer from Bremont never failed him, invaluable in determining longitude in an environment far too cold for any batteryoperated device. 69961 | £4,795

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ACCOUNT A quarter-century of steroidal, agenda-setting experimentation peaks this year with Audemars Piguet’s most daring Royal Oak Offshore collection yet. Words by Alex Doak.

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hen it comes to watches, what would you say constitutes a ‘modern classic’? For a deliberately anachronistic industry so wedded to its golden years, it’s rare to give credit to the watches that have made a difference since the industry’s luxury-oriented revival in the early 1990s. (Not to mention difficult, when so 92

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many ‘new’ designs turn out to be an updated ‘homage’, following yet another archive raid.)

But as a modern-day watchmaking heritage has emerged in recent years, several heroes of the late-20th/early-21st centuries have too – watches that can rightly claim ‘icon’ status while less adventurous brands continue to riff on the elder-statesmen models. Hublot’s chameleonic

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Big Bang comes to mind immediately, followed by the monolithic Bell & Ross BR 01. Even the retro touches of Bremont’s breakthrough ALT1-C round off a brilliantly contemporary take on the chronograph.

There is one stone-cold Modern Classic, with a capital M and C, which towers over these, however – one whose runaway success paved the way for all three of the aforementioned Noughties launches. And yet, despite it being the original enfant terrible of modern watch design, the Royal Oak Offshore has its roots firmly in the decade that taste forgot – ironic given how tasteful the original Royal Oak of 1972 still is.

Probably too tasteful, as it was a slow burner at the time, thanks to the alien proposition (at the time) of a luxurious steel sports watch. Coupled, one should say, with a pricetag similar

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troubled four-year gestation. When it was finally launched, a year later than planned, the Royal Oak’s designer Gérald Genta reportedly stormed into Audemars Piguet’s Baselworld stand yelling, “You killed my baby!”.

“Back in 1993, we thought the Royal Oak Offshore would die,” admits CEO Francois-Henry Bennahmias, “so much so that for the first few hundred watches, the casebacks were engraved ‘Royal Oak’, not ‘Royal Oak Offshore’.”

“If you have one of those few with just ‘Royal Oak’, keep it safe,” he adds wryly, “which is what might be called insider trading…”

The big watch needed a big personality to propel it onto the world stage. And it doesn’t get much bigger than Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In 1999, the brand was approached by the Terminator himself – an

THE ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE IS A STONE-COLD MODERN CLASSIC, WHICH PAVED THE WAY FOR OVERSIZED STATEMENT WRISTWEAR – THE ORIGINAL ENFANT TERRIBLE OF MODERN WATCH DESIGN to equivalent gold watches (everything to do with how tricky it was to machine and polish its revolutionary octagonal design in something as hard as steel).

That original Royal Oak never did particularly well until, curiously enough, it found particular favour with high-profile golfers. Then full acceptance came when, to mark its 20th anniversary, then-CEO Stephen Urquhart demanded a Royal Oak “for young people”. And by God they got one; albeit those young people who lived on the Riviera and drove white Ferrari’s.

Of course, there were some detractors, some of whom went so far as to claim it was an insult to good taste – back then, the idea of a muscly 42mm watch was ridiculous. Even internally, the Offshore attracted the nickname ‘The Beast’ over the course of its

established AP fanboy – to create a charitable watch. The resulting ‘End of Days’ limited edition was the brand’s first foray into limited runs, and became a huge success. Bennahmias hails the launch as his proudest moment from the Offshore’s lifetime, raising $1 million for Arnie’s All Star children’s foundation.

As well as being one of the very first all-black PVD-coated watches of the modern era, it opened the floodgates for all manner of limited runs in mix-and-match combo’s and avant-garde materials; paved the way for the era of the ‘statement watch’; opened the Swiss firmament to the idea of hooking up with pop-culture icons, from hip-hop to F1.

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Schwarzenegger’s other outrageous ‘T3’ edition of 2003, measuring 54mm across, and still the biggest to date? Or the Shaquille O’Neal, Sashin Tendulkar, Juan Pablo Montoya, Michael Schumacher editions… The list of world-class sportsmen wooed by the adrenaline-pumped Royal Oak Offshore goes on and on.

“It was an incredibly creative time,” says Sebastian Vivas, director of AP’s brand heritage and museum. “In 2008 alone we launched more than 25 references and we had to refuse more than half of the requests that we got.

Then from 2012 we started to go back in other direction – it was felt by the family members on the board that we had done too much with the celebs.”

More ‘complicated’ Offshores followed featuring perpetual calendars and chiming minute repeater functions, as well as the beefed-up 44mm chronograph of 2011 (the new camouflage version with khakiceramic bezel is our highlight of 2018) and even a bona fide diving-watch iteration, notable for its time-only as well as chronograph version.

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dark blue and steel. Given the hoo-ha it originally caused, it almost seems meek by modern standards. But never ones to waste an opportunity to shock, Audemars Piguet’s other anniversary piece reinvents the Offshore in the most drastic way yet, cutting away most of the octagonal bezel and removing all of the tapisserie dial, suspending everything (including a whirling tourbillon carriage) from monumental, Brunel-esque struts.

The sunken, hyper-architectural effect is spectacular. But too much of a risk, given how sacred the Royal Oak of 1972 continues to be, chez AP? Not a chance – the Royal Oak Offshore is in a league of its own now, with any rebellious road ahead wide open.

“Despite that initial timidity in 1993, just engraving ‘Royal Oak’ on the back of the first Offshores,” says Bennahmias, “we definitely see the Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore as very separate lines at AP now.

The comparison I like to use is Hermès’ iconic Kelly and Birkin bags.

Two classics from the same stable with very different vibes.”

Well put, we say.

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OFFSHORE MILESTONES

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The first limited-edition Offshore, commissioned by Arnold Schwarzenegger, named after his sci-fi film of 1999. Its success bred a pedigree of crazy specials.

2008

Despite the bulky ‘diver’ style of the Offshore, and the name of course, it was never billed as a proper diving watch. Until this time-only update, kitted with a heliumescape valve for prolonged deepsea ‘saturation’ dives.

2011

A limited edition made for Switzerland’s America’s Cup-winning Alinghi sailing team introduced ‘forged carbon’: an aerospace innovation that forges random strands of fibre in moulds, giving a marbled look. www.rox.co.uk

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AQUATIC After so many decades of being misconstrued as ‘Rolex’s little brother’, Tudor is finally stepping from the shadows and carving a horological identity of its own – underwater, for the most part.

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s marketing ploys go, it was a pretty ingenious one on Hans Wilsdorf’s part. The man who founded Rolex back in 1905 had noticed by the mid-1940s that the public’s fascination with luxury wristwatches was at feverpitch. Customers wanted something that was still as well-made and iconic as a Rolex, but more ‘accessible’.

Enter Tudor. The watches were similar looking to Rolex, the quality of assembly and construction were the same and a lot of them bore many of the same names, such as ‘Submariner’. However, they were made using third-party movements and non-precious metals,

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yielding a desirably well-priced proposition for a younger market.

Initially, Tudor mirrored Rolex – same design, same name, with different logo and cheaper movement. But it didn’t take long for Tudor to make its mark – especially when it came to the Submariner, which was quickly adopted by the Israeli naval commandos in the 1960s, followed famously by French naval divers and the US elite combat divers. Cased-up in Rolex’s famously watertight ‘Oyster’ case with screwed-down crown, yet fitted with a cheaper, out-sourced movement, the Tudor Sub’ was realistically affordable kit for Marine nationale française divers until 1981.

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Its European customers were also mad for its chronographs, which perfectly captured the vibrancy of the 1970s with out-there colour combo’s and oversized cases. In an early sign of true independence, these chrono’s weren’t even mirrored by anything in Rolex’s oeuvre. Tudor’s ‘little brother’ position in the pecking order allowed a rare latitude for experimentation.

Like the ‘Monte Carlo’ dials of the ref.

7159, whose black-and-red checked 45-minute and running-seconds subdials were straight from the roulette table.

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Whether in marine-grade bronze or stainless steel, framed by a red or blue aluminium bezel, on a bracelet or fabric strap, the Black Bay is the posterboy for Tudor’s renaissance, and a classic in every sense. So engrained has the modern Black Bay become in the horological landscape, that it was only inevitable a ‘sartorial’ version would arise – more suited to the Admiral’s table than black ops beneath enemy waves. Sure enough, raise a salute to the ‘S&G’, named after its combination of yellow gold with steel. If it was around in 1982, it would

THE BLACK BAY IS THE POSTERBOY FOR TUDOR’S RENAISSANCE, AND A CLASSIC IN EVERY SENSE Despite its successes, Tudor was a name that, like so many others, was damaged by the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s, when cheap Far Eastern imports decimated the traditional craft in Europe. Rolex tried its best to bail out its sibling, but Tudor eventually disappeared from the limelight, pottering along (ironically enough) in the Far East.

That is until 2010, when the Heritage Chrono became the talk of that year’s Baselworld trade fair.

Brilliantly, it revived Tudor’s groovy ’70s waterbaby with that kaleidoscopic Monte Carlo dial set off by a jazzy nylon strap. Two years later and Tudor was hands-down back in the game, thanks to the launch of the Heritage Black Bay – the watch that has consolidated Tudor’s newfound identity as a colourful, nostalgic, deadcool brand. Yes, it’s a greatest-hits cocktail of retro details, such as the famous ’70s ‘snowflake’ hours hand and oversize crown – a Now That’s What I Call Tudor Sub’ if you like – but the Black Bay stands alone, and it’s the diving watch that everyone can’t get enough of.

surely have been on Richard Gere’s wrist in An Officer and a Gentleman.

For all the retro touches however, the New Tudor has followed through on substance as well as style, in a big way. Building on its re-established standalone repute, Tudor established its rights as bona fide watchmaker in 2015 by unveiling its very own inhouse-made mechanical movement, ticking away inside a utilitarian design inspired by watches taken on the British North Greenland Expedition in the 1950s.

A highfalutin ‘haute horlogerie’ movement is all very well, but designing a utilitarian ‘base calibre’ like Tudor’s MT5601 in lieu of the long-proven, industry-standard automatics made

by Swatch Group’s ETA facility is – while less romantic – a far more impressive feat. More have to be made on an industrialised level, to similar precision and tolerances, with a longer lifespan in terms of both physical robustness and futureproofing. Setting up a base-calibre ‘manufacture’ with all its CNC milling machines and expert technicians will cost upwards of €10 million and require years of www.rox.co.uk

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The new Continental GT fuel consumption – EU Drive Cycle in mpg (l/100 km): Urban 16.0 (17.7); Extra Urban 31.7 (8.9); Combined 23.2 (12.2). CO2 Emissions 278 g/km.

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development. Tudor is clearly stepping up by several gears.

Production is stepping up beyond 2015’s North Flag vessel, too. With MT5601 having proved its horological chops, this tiny powerhouse is now driving proceedings across the Black Bay board. It’s proved its chops elsewhere in Switzerland, too, with industry stalwart Breitling now adapting the MT5601 for its own chronometers in a surprise exchange deal that sees the pilot-watchmaker supplying its own in-house B01 chronograph movement back to Tudor.

Last year’s Heritage Black Bay Chrono was arguably the runaway favourite of last year’s Baselworld; not only is the styling achingly on-point, but how Tudor’s chronograph is priced almost half of Breitling’s equivalent is no short of miraculous. Talk has been made of bolstered economies of scale and

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deferred development costs, but either way, this is one beautiful bargain.

Ultimately, Tudor’s renaissance has managed to cleverly mine its past, but, rather than offering up slavish reissues (something it could easily do given the freshly kickstarted market for the brand’s vintage examples) it is finding ways to reinterpret them and bring them into the 21st century.

Look no further than Baselworld 2018's highlight for many: the new Black Bay GMT, in 'Pepsi' bezel configuration. A style made famous by Rolex, but so much cooler, let alone more affordable (£2,790).

We are living in a colourful Tudor Period for sure, but without a whiff of historical fug.

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FUTURISM Take a step into the brave new world with incredibly crafted timepieces. Timeless craftsmanship joined with forward thinking design concepts create watches that never fail to inspire.

from left to right: Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Watch £5,110 (67624), TAG Heuer Connected Modular Watch £1,450 (69908), Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch £21,900 (62997), Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Watch £9,600 (68822), Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Watch £16,500 (65284)

from left to right: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Watch £16,800 (69960), TAG Heuer Aquaracer Watch £1,400 (69923), Bell & Ross Diver Watch £2,800 (67907), Tudor Heritage Black Bay Watch £2,710 (67936), Hublot Big Bang Blue Watch £10,700 (67863)

GET HOOKED Dive into SS18 with remarkable watches designed with resistance and durability in mind. Whether you’re jetting off on an exotic adventure or are looking for a practical design for day-to-day wear look no further than a diver watch.

from left to right: Bell & Ross Vintage Watch £3,400 (67926), Bremont Airco Mach 1 Watch £2,895 (67852), Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch £21,900 (70086), Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Watch £6,400 (69725), Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze Watch £2,860 (68630)

ATTENTION! We don’t know, but we’ve been told.

Military watches never get old…

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TIME FLIES Bell & Ross are making super-modern watches for supersonic pilots, says Alex Doak.... as well as spacemen, bomb disposal teams and, as it transpires, the cool kids.

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ime was when timekeepers did exactly that – keep the time. But then proportions bulged, multifunctionality became king, and bling-bling found its way onto even the most refined of horological specimens.

One brand that continues to defy all the above is Bell & Ross. Using high-end Swiss components, this rather un-Parisian of Parisian brands (despite being part-owned by Chanel since 1997) was founded in the early Nineties by designers Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo, in collaboration with über-Germanic watchmaker Sinn, and some aircraft instrument manufacturers. Their mission: to craft robust and functional watches for ‘professionals’.

Right from the start, it was clear there would be little messing about.

“Our watches,” says Rosillo on the phone from Paris HQ, “were born from the passion and desire to equip professionals of the extreme with a tool adapted to their mission, which could become an ally of every moment.

And this is how we earned their recognition.

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Going to the essential without letting any space for the superfluous.”

After all, hurtling along tens of thousands of feet up, one has very little room for error. Which is why aviator watches – Bell & Ross’s biggest sector – are the most straightforward of all: black dials and white markings for optimal readings, chunky pushbuttons for ease of use with flying gloves, and definitely no diamonds. Fortuitously, the crisp form born out of such functionality lends itself rather nattily to the wrist. Conceived, assembled, and fine-tuned in La Chaux-deFonds, every Bell & Ross timepiece meets four fundamental principles: legibility, functionality, precision and water resistance.

Subsequently, naval air force pilots, the Gendarmerie’s elite ‘R.A.I.D.’ SWAT unit, industrial divers, a genuine spaceman (Spacelab's German astronaut, Reinhart Fürrer) and even the French civilian bomb-disposal squad have all used Bell & Ross watches ‘in the field’ as essential kit.

“Take the French Air Force for example,” Carlos Rosillo recalls. “They requested proposals

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from three watchmaking brands that were highly regarded in the aeronautical sector. And at the request of the Chief of Staff, our Instrument BR 03 Type Aviation was chosen – it serves as an emblem, while also meeting the tough requirements of their fighter pilots.”

It just so happens it also goes rather nattily with a charcoal-grey knit or turtleshell frames, meaning Bell & Ross has found itself sorely coveted by hipsters and designsavvy aesthetes alike.

The watchmaker has responded well to this unintended cool factor, with deliberately retro and fashionably chunky specimens coming out every year, such as the gnarly Bomber Command inspired Vintage WW2 Regulateur, not to mention the restless iterations of the brand’s most iconic model yet, the unashamedly slab-like BR 01 Instrument, which was arguably Bell & Ross’s golden ticket to the fashion set. Inspired by square cockpit dials, complete with exposed screws in each corner, the Instrument’s uncompromising proportions took everyone by surprise in 2005. But look at the fashion-watch world now: blocky, techy timepieces everywhere.

The cool kids adore the brand’s clean, monochrome simplicity as much as pilot’s appreciate something failsafe and mechanical on their wrist (flying through an electrical storm really can disrupt your avionics). And the BR 01 is already evolving beyond the jet age with ‘BR-X1’: a growing line-up of souped-up, sci-fi wrist rockets with infinity and beyond in their sights. Stencilled-out dials and Batmobileworthy armoured cases lend an appropriately “engineered” look to the space-age Hyperstellar, the lightweight forgedcarbon or titanium BR-X1, and especially the recent RS16 and RS17 driving pieces, designed in collaboration with the Renault Formula One team, whose comeback to the sport has been the perfect opportunity for its own country’s prominent watchmaker.

But that’s not to say Bell & Ross is anything but sober. Pieces from its Vintage range such as the WW1 Chronographe Monopoussoir Ivory and Heure Sautante are straight out of the officer’s mess on formal evening – all dapper elegance and rakish flair, in main part thanks to the delicate wire strap attachments (a clever allusion to the bars that entrenched soldiers soldered to their pocket watches, to keep their hands free for fixing bayonets).

Not to mention the stunning midnight-blue Aéronavale dials, from the more classical ‘Vintage BR V’ range, their gilt appliqué indices glinting from the dial like medals on an Admiral’s jacket. Or the salmon blush of BR V’s new ‘Bellytankers’, inspired by the American desert racers who adapt old WWII fighters’ drop tanks into fourwheeled speedsters.

Bell & Ross has yet to put a foot wrong in its short history – in fact, it’s hard to believe such a coherent brand could have only been conceived 24 years ago. But not being burdened by a heritage, as so many slavishly nostalgic Swiss watchmakers are, means Messrs Belamich and Rosillo can play fast and loose within the codes of military timekeeping, keeping things fresh at every turn.

Bell & Ross is available online and at ROX Argyll Arcade

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THREE CLEAN SLATES A smooth new design sensibility is landing Bell & Ross’s flyboy Instrument range into surprisingly mid-century-modern territory

BR S-92 BLUE STEEL

If you’re going to do your best Zoolander, do it with this square-jawed and cobalteyed beauty strapped to your perfectly toned forearm. A rare foray for utilitarian Bell & Ross into stylistic élan, and a perfect example of less adding up to a whole lot more. 67916 | £2,500

BR 03-92 HOROGRAPH

If you’re more used to catching a plane than flying one, then Bell & Ross still have you covered, thanks to one of the brands most surprising and considered design evolutions – from military to modernist. Bauhaus modernist, in fact, as the Horograph takes inspiration from a German airport clock. 67911 | £2,400

BR 03-94 HOROLUM

You may have guessed where the ‘lum’ part of this watch’s portmanteau comes from the dial sits atop a wash of ‘intense green’ Superluminova’ coating, echoing the colour used to pick out airport runways at night. By night, this chronograph glows, by day it’s all about the soft contrast between the dial and the indices. 70015 | £4,300 www.rox.co.uk

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SMARTEN UP It’s all happening at watchmaking’s frontier, with the smartwatch hitting its stride as a proper luxury product – and needless to say, TAG Heuer is already streaks ahead.

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t’s a strange situation: after Rolex, the world’s nextbiggest watchmaker is Apple.

Strange for the fact Apple isn’t a watchmaker per se (whether you consider the Apple Watch an actual “watch” per se is a different conversation). But even stranger because Apple wasn’t even making watches until three years ago.

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Cupertino’s tech giant doesn’t release specific sales figures for the Watch, lumping them into its “Accessories” arm, but whatever your feelings about it, there’s no denying that the Apple Watch is everywhere. And there’s no denying that traditional watchmakers – sniffing a potential replay of the devastating effect cheap Far Eastern quartz technology wrought back in the

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Seventies – were right to join the gold rush of horology’s newest frontier back in 2015.

Now the rush is over, the histrionics easing up, and smartwatches settling into a niche of their own, it seems that brands are hitting their stride with more élan than ever – and its not just the burgeoning plethora of apps and functionality. It’s arguably the TAG Heuer Connected Modular that drew a line in the sand from the get-go, even showing Switzerland’s firmament how to have fun with a smartwatch (much as 1983’s Swatch Watch did, come to think of it, in response to aforementioned ‘Quartz Crisis’).

As well as all the phone connectivity, GPS and activity tracking

THE CONNECTED MODULAR SAVES YOU ALL THAT HASSLE OF RUMMAGING FOR YOUR PHONE OR TABLET WHEN YOU’RE RUSHING AROUND AN AIRPORT you’d expect, TAG has added its own high-end finesse in the form of a slickly engineered swap-out system.

So, with stock market and email done for the working day, the touchscreen ‘Connected’ module (Android Wearinterfaced, but with bespoke Intel innards, and available 41mm or 45mm across) pops out and a traditionally crafted mechanical watch module clicks home for cocktail hour. Or you could just switch your OLED display to something jazzy and play around with the straps and even their attachment ‘lugs’. The latter are available in titanium, titanium with rose gold, and diamond-set, but you get the sense there’s a whole lot more on the

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horizon. Whether you’re a magazine intern or stockbroker, one thing’s for sure about the Connected – this is squarely aimed at the young, indecisive and fashion-conscious.

The seemingly small detail that will win the respect of hardcore watchnerds is the option of an ‘always on’ display – a host of analogue dials on tap, a tap away, and no more disconcertingly blank screens. Maybe TAG Heuer’s boffins finally paid heed to what Charlie Brooker warned about ‘black mirrors’? In fact, from Emporio Armani to Michael Kors, the smartwatch has generally become ‘smarter’ in the literal sense, some saying this could, ironically, could force Apple to roundout the Watch’s rather gadgety look.

“Smartwatches are now a very small part of the luxury watch firmament,” says ROX Managing Director Kyron Keogh, “though I don't think Audemars Piguet will ever

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produce one!

“I still think the best functionality for smartwatches is in the area of fitness or wellness,” he continues. “But also travel, too. The Connected Modular saves you all that hassle of rummaging for your phone or tablet when you’re rushing around an airport but need to check on things back at the office.

“Ultimately, I see smartwatches as complementary to more traditional watches, not a threat… You have two wrists, so why not wear both!”

Take Kyron’s sartorial advice with a pinch of salt if you like! But in terms of building a watch wardrobe that spans your lifestyle, rather than looking for a horological silver bullet, having a smartwatch for the gym and a proper watch for when you’re not sweating on purpose sure sounds sensible to us.

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PART I: THE UNSUNG HEROES Step in the world of Haute Horlogerie as Alex Doak shines a spotlight on how centuries of incredible craftsmanship, outstanding feats of engineering and the countless hours spent by artisans lovingly and painstakingly creating beautiful timepieces has elevated the watch to a symbol of status and luxury. For the first in the new Art of Luxury Watchmaking series we look back at some of the characters responsible for some of the world’s most sought after timepieces.

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here’s no escaping the charm of a watch.

More than just an instrument of time, a watch has the potential to leave an indelible mark in family histories. Often passed from generation to generation, a timepiece becomes interwoven into the fabric of family life, carrying with it tales that could possibly have been lost without its help.

From great, great grandfathers to the youth of today, time is quite literally of the essence for many of these beautifully crafted pieces. As such it’s little wonder that such marvels of design have a history of their own.

The captivating story of the art of luxury watchmaking has a wealth of twists, turns and fascinating subplots.

However, contributions of three

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On British shores it was a Yorkshireman, one John Harrison (1693-1776), who proved that a precision timekeeper, rather than celestial observation, was the way forward in determining longitude at sea – establishing the humble watch as an infinitely more portable (and crucially, personal) alternative to clocks. Simply by comparing midday at sea to the time back at port per your onboard ‘chronometer,’ the difference would give you how far east or west you had sailed.

Harrison’s pioneering efforts paved the way for London’s worldleading watch industry, headed

by Arnold & Son and Thomas Earnshaw. The underlying mechanical principle of mainspring, geartrain and ticking balance-wheel escapement was

THE PRINCIPLES OF THE MECHANICAL WATCH REMAINED THE SAME FOR FIVE CENTURIES UNTIL THE ADVENT OF QUARTZ TECHNOLOGY IN 1970. pioneering characters are crucial to setting the scene.

Scour the tomes of watchmaking history and you’ll alight on the name of Peter Henlein (1480–1542), a German locksmith widely regarded as the first person to produce timekeepers small enough to be portable. His watches were the size of tuna cans (with comparable elegance) and their mechanics were so agricultural as to require regular readjustment by sundial.

The well-crafted, reliable and above all desirable timepiece – the ‘proper’ pocket watches – began to hit their stride in the 17th century, their respective technologies and styles all evolving in parallel in pockets of western Europe, from Glashütte near Dresden, to Besançon in southeast France.

more-or-less shared around the world (the same system still used in today’s luxury creations).

And it was goldsmith Daniel Jeanrichard (1665-1741) who in a moment of genius was the first to formalise a division of labour, with his system of ‘établissage’ independent workshops, a horizontal cottage industry structure, which still survives today in the folds of the Jura Mountains, right on the French border.

In fact, many of the workshops dotting the Jura were run by local dairy farmers who, come the winter snow, would round up their livestock and turn to their workshop. Come the thaw, they’d then traipse down to Geneva to sell their wares to the “établisseur” brands who assembled the components into branded watches.

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the way for an industry that has earned the reputation of being one of the most luxurious in the world, passing their invaluable skills to artisan watchmakers of the future.

However, just how do you manage to keep such an old and respected industry ticking?

Bursting with fresh and new ideas, it is the young artisan watchmakers that play a vital role in securing the future.

For watches to embody the art of luxury, artists blessed with the required talents must work tirelessly to craft such objects of outstanding beauty. The fruits of their labour are lauded and many of those that acquire their products are praised for their excellent taste.

While the dedication to the creation of each individual part of a watch using specialist skills is reflected in the price tag, the artisans that use traditional techniques to produce them can be less celebrated. Those that have dedicated their lives to mastering their craft are often little known outside their pockets of industry in the Swiss mountains, although some of the independent manufacturers who produce timepieces or elements of them are better known.

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craftsmanship, it’s important to celebrate those currently behind the scenes. They're not household names per se, but their work is rightly eulogised by watch collectors and aficionados.

FERNAND SIMAO The underlying principles of crafting Richard Mille watches are to use the sharpest cutting-edge technology, three-dimensional constructions shot through with pure mechanics, and hand-finishing. The brand is at the forefront of innovation when it comes to luxury watches, as evidenced by the RM004, which took over five years to develop and eliminated the jumping of the second hand (achieved through work on the split seconds arms). There is only one watchmaker in the entire world who can make the RM008, Fernand Simao.

Fresh RM008 kits are delivered direct to Simao’s home, where he spends six to eight weeks piecing together, adjusting, taking apart again, re-assembling, re-adjusting just one kit at a time. Simao partially attributes his talents to his mental strength: “I am a former Thai kickboxing champion of France which helps, in fact. In this sport, you develop a real ability to concentrate and focus your energy with endurance. One second of

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lost attention can cost you a championship. With the RM008 it is the same: as the watch nears completion, it requires ever more concentration; with all those parts in a small space, one moment is all it takes to wreck it.”

MARIO CANCELLARA Mario Cancellara is the quiet genius behind the cases of the iconic Bulagari Octo. He is based at the Roman jeweller’s case making factory in Saignelégier, deep in the Swiss Jura Mountains.

Cancellara is responsible for the complex process which produces these amazing cases for the various incarnations of the Octo. The process requires days of programming the 5-axis CNC machines before the production can even begin.

All milled from a single piece of metal, the cases are an arrangement of 110 different facets interfaced by 45-degree angles, overlapping surfaces and awkward cut-aways. With eighteen operations going into the milling of of the bezel alone, they truly are a labour of love. However, for a craftsman as skilled as Cancellara they still push incredible talent to their very limits; he’s reported to have stated “When they first proposed the Finissimo I thought we may as well just go home.”

ANITA PORCHET Anita Porchet is a Swiss artist who is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent enamellers. She works from her own studio in Lausanne and so far has resisted approaches from big brands looking to recruit her in favour of retaining her independence. Porchet has collaborated with some of the most luxurious brands on watches, like Fabergé, Chanel and Hermès. She was also commissioned by Patek Philippe to work on their Aube on the Lake pocket watch to celebrate their 175th anniversary.

Porchet has an incredible gift for the delicate enamel painting that is used to decorate watches and helps set them apart. She is also known to use the champlevé technique, which requires an engraving to be filled with vitreous enamel. Post firing and cooling the surface of the object must then be polished.

There’s a mental resilience required to complement the creativity that she possesses in abundance, as she previously revealed when she stated: “Enamel requires great patience. One must have a certain character to accept that after fifteen successive fires, all the work is damaged!”

In our next edition, we’ll shine a spotlight on some of the world’s most iconic timepieces and asking just what makes them so special? For more about The Art of Luxury Watchmaking, visit www.rox.co.uk/art-of-luxury-watchmaking www.rox.co.uk

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SUITED & BOOTED There’s no escaping the fact that life is becoming more of a juggling act as we try to manage work and family commitments as well as a bustling social life. Time waits for no man, however, make sure you don't miss a moment of the action with a stylish classic watch.

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NEED FOR SPEED There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a high octane road race. Gear up for a summer of action on the track with these luxury timepieces inspired by the world of motor racing.

Bell & Ross Renault Formula One Watch 67896 | £4,800

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Watch 70055 | £1,250

Bremont Jaguar MKII Watch 67821 | £5,195

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico Watch 69680 | £24,300

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Watch 67630 | £5,720

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SKELETONISED STYLE We all marvel at the incredible craftsmanship of luxury watches but it’s not often we get to see the action behind the dial. This season don’t just wear your style on your sleeve, show what makes your watch tick with a skeletonised model.

Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Watch 68822 | £9,600

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Zenith El Primero Defy Watch 70130 | £6,100

TAG Heuer Carrera Skeleton Watch 70120 | £4,900

Hublot Big Bang Unico Watch 70105 | £15,600

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SUCCULENT SEASONAL ROAST Michelin starred chef Martin Wishart once again helps up cook up a storm with this delectable stuffed organic chicken recipe.

ROAST ORGANIC CHICKEN STUFFED WITH HERB BRIOCH

FOR THE PARSLEY & WHITE WINE When cooked leave them to cool GRAVY and store in the reduced stock until 150ml white wine ready to serve.

FOR THE CHICKEN 200ml double cream 1 loaf brioche, crusts removed 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard FOR THE FRENCH BEANS 250g softened unsalted butter 5oog French beans cooked in salted Salt Remove any fat from the roasting boiling water until tender 50g tarragon, leaves picked tray and discard, add the wine to the 3 tbsp chopped parsley tray and reduce on top of the stove FOR THE GRATIN OF POTATOES 1 clove garlic, finely chopped by half. Then add the cream and boil 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 medium sized organic chicken for 1-2 mins then whisk in the Dijon 1 tbsp salt mustard and pass the sauce through a 300ml double cream Place brioche diced into a food fine sieve into a clean pan and add the 2 cloves garlic, sliced processor with the herbs garlic and chopped parsley.

1 tbsp ground nutmeg soft butter and blend until a coarse paste.

FOR THE BRAISED LEEKS Arrange the potatoes in a well Add salt to taste and transfer to a 4 trimmed washed leeks buttered dish. Put the milk, cream, piping bag. Keep a room temperature. 50g unsalted butter garlic, salt and nutmeg into a pan and Remove the legs and wing tips 2 cloves of garlic bring it up to the boil. Strain this from the chicken and the under 1 small bunch of thyme liquid over the potatoes while hot. Dot carriage (bottom of the rib cage) to 100ml Sauvignon Blanc white wine the top of the potatoes with butter. leave the crown with the breasts on 350ml chicken stock Cook in a pre-heated oven at 220ËšC for being careful not to damage the skin. around 50 minutes.

From the neck (the fat part of the Melt the butter in a large pan.

If the potatoes start to turn too breasts) open a small gap between the Cut the leeks in half and gently colour dark they can be covered with kitchen meat and the skin and pipe in a large them with a pinch of salt in the butter foil towards the end of the cooking. knob of the brioche mix smoothing until golden brown. through the skin with your fingers Pour in the white wine and reduce TO SERVE until evenly spread. Do this on both by 2/3 volume by boiling quickly. Add Serve this dish on a large warm breasts. the chicken stock, thyme, garlic and a tray and carve the chicken at the table.

Lightly oil and season and place couple pinches of salt. Bring the liquid on a tray in an oven pre-heated to back to the boil and cook until the 200ËšC and cook for 20-25 minutes. liquid has reduced by half. Transfer the The skin should be golden brown. pan to the oven and continue to braise Visit Restaurant Martin Wishart in Remove from the oven and allow until the leeks are tender and the stock Leith and The Honours in Edinburgh meat to rest for 10 minutes. has reduced to a glaze. and Glasgow www.rox.co.uk

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BECOME A WEDDING WINE EXPERT Raising a glass of wine to toast saying 'I Do' is a moment you’ll never forget. Here Ian Matthews of Corney & Barrow offers a guide to selecting the perfect pairing for your big day.

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h weddings. Eye wateringly expensive, stress filled occasions or a joy in the making? Whether you’re planning the biggest day of your life, or a slightly more intimate event, your shopping list may seem never-ending. But now is the time to have some fun!

Make sure you’ve ticked off the big three (date, venue, outfits) and let’s turn our attention to that greatest crowd-pleaser of all… wine.

You may be a budding connoisseur or simply an enthusiast, but choosing what to serve can be a relatively simple job as long as you follow the unwritten rules.

or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc) following the evolution of modern winemaking. Let the demographics of your guest list guide your choice, or make a statement by showing your favourites (after all, it is your big day).

2. TIME OF YEAR Sounds obvious but serving big, heavy wines, no matter the quality, in the height of summer will make people very drowsy after they’ve had a good feed and a few glasses. Save these for winter weddings. Aim for seasonal, just as you would when choosing the food.

Five important considerations: 1. YOUR GUESTS

3. DON’T OVERSPEND

Not everyone has the same taste. Whilst it’s always dangerous to generalise, people who developed their taste for wine between the 1970s and 1990s tend to enjoy a more ‘classical’ style, as this was reflecting the style of that time.

This means leaner structures, lower alcohols and a more savoury flavour profile. Younger generations have grown up on a diet of bolshy, boozy and sweetly fruited wines (think Malbec

Unless your guests are an assortment of wine snobs, catering for weddings is the perfect opportunity to explore the many outstanding wines at the cheaper end of the price spectrum.

Don’t write off the ‘house’ option. With the explosion of wine choice on the high street, own label wines have improved greatly and many now offer top quality and real value for money.

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4. PEOPLE WILL DRINK WHAT THEY guests and anticipate going through wine quickly, it might be worth considering the merits of the WANT, WHEN THEY WANT quick ‘n’ easy screw cap versus pulling dozens of Sometimes the perfect pairing for a particular corks. Screwcaps are also an easier way for guests dish you’re serving isn’t the perfect wine for your to transport any leftovers home at the end of the wedding. Yes, it may get you plaudits from your night … oenophile friends for your exceptional food and Need some inspiration? Visit the Corney wine pairings, but many people just want to drink what they like, whatever the time of day & Barrow wedding hub or try these wedding- and some wines really do need food to sing. pleasing wines that won't break the bank.

You don’t want to serve Uncle John who only drinks red wine a super tannic red at 1pm. The ideal wine therefore, is one that both matches your food and is easy drinking enough to drink without – particularly important with reds.

Corney & Barrow have been supplying wines to happy couples for over 200 years (that’s a lot of 5. SCREWCAP VS CORK celebrating), offering free tastings ahead of the event, alternative gift lists, drinks calculators This isn’t a rule as such, just something to and more. Visit www.corneyandbarrow.com/ consider. If you’ve got a big wedding with lots of weddings for the full service.

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Predominantly Sangiovese with a dash of Primitivo thrown in, this light red from Puglia in southern Italy is aromatic and savoury, with juicy and ripe cherry fruit and a balsamic note on the finish. Perfect for a range of dishes from charcuterie, tomato pasta dishes, grilled vegetables and roast pork.

Corney & Barrow's Own Label Reserve Claret should satisfy those wanting a more traditional style (and presence at the table) but equally has a nice rounded texture and integrated tannins to make it a delicious drop.

Great with your classic roast beef or lamb as well as hard cheeses.

From New Zealand based Eradus Wines, this combines earthy notes with dark, perfumed fruit and flowers. With a silky texture and ripe fruit notes, it’s a great accompaniment to duck, or game dishes with a fruity sauce, and Pinot Noir tends to go well with white meats and vegetarian dishes too.

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A great example of a popular grape variety, this comes from the north of Italy, showing finesse and elegance alongside the varieties natural exuberance and aromatic flavour profile. Its pleasant minerality and refreshing, delicate flavours make it a great partner for a range of fish dishes, smoked salmon and goat’s cheeses.

Fiano is indigenous to Italy and produces aromatic and fruity wines that often have tropical notes – perfect for summer! It’s one of the most versatile food wines, easily pairing with seafood, soft cheeses and lighter white meat dishes.

Corney & Barrow's Own Label Gascony white is the ultimate in value and quality and will seriously challenge perceptions of ‘house’. A refreshing, zingy blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc, this is a great aperitif but will match well to lighter fish dishes and salads.

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A CUT ABOVE In his first piece for ROX Man award winning stylist and co-owner of the undeniably suave Mr Blonde in Glasgow’s Merchant City, Grant Carr shares his experiences behind the razor and offers advice for what to expect from the season ahead.

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ake a quick look through the glossy gents’ magazines of the season and one thing is clear, SS18 is the year you’ll mix up your look.

From the charming sweep, as donned by everyone’s favourite Son of Anarchy Charlie Hunnam to the soft parting as championed by all-round legend Tom Hardy, now is the time to wear your style not only on your sleeve but also on your head.

However, as refreshing as going for a fresh new do might seem there’s no escaping that it can be a daunting prospect – after all long hair might be making a comeback but let’s be honest no one needs to recreate the glam rock styles of the 1980s. And so the importance of finding a stylist you can trust has never been greater, something that stylist Grant Carr knows only too well.

Grant, who co-owns stylish Glasgow barbers Mr Blonde, first picked up a pair of scissors 12 years ago with little idea just how far his trade would take him. Initially making a name for himself on the Glasgow barber scene the forward thinking stylist soon found himself travelling the world, all thanks to the humble barber’s chair.

“I started my career in Glasgow 12 years ago and got valuable experience working in various salons and barbers shops across the city,” he says.

“However, the chance to guest spot at a salon in San Diego, California was unbelievable.

“It was just amazing to check out how other

stylists work and I picked up so many amazing tips such as fading techniques used by American barbers. It’s been fantastic to bring these skills back to Scotland and share with my clients – it’s important to always do something fresh.

“This summer I’m heading to Nashville to guest spot too so I’m excited to get out there and continue to learn even more.”

It is this open minded approach that won Grant Best Male Barber of Scotland 2017 at the Scottish Hair and beauty Awards and scores of clients not only across the city but across the globe.

“The last 12 years have been about gaining knowledge and experience as a hairdresser and barber. When it comes to hair, I am a forward thinking stylist. The image and taste of my clients is my number one priority so no task is too big or too small,” he continues.

“I love my job and there is no better feeling than seeing my client over the moon with their hair.”

As for things to watch out for this season?

“For a while, colour was a taboo subject for men but now there are techniques that can exaggerate depth, texture, thickness and obviously reverse the signs of aging hair.”

For regular grooming tips from Grant, check out rox.co.uk/magazine and for more about Mr Blonde visit mr-blonde.co.uk www.rox.co.uk

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hink about the qualities we admire in the greatest luxury cars. Effortless performance.

Peerless refinement.

Near-silent running. These also happen to be character traits of electric powertrains, making the two a perfect fit, though it’s taken a while for Europe’s established luxury brands to marry the concepts.

It was newcomer Tesla that showed the way, leaving old-money car brands looking off the pace. But now long standing luxury brands including Porsche and Jaguar want to steal back some of that thunder. And the first strike comes from Jaguar and the i-Pace, which is on sale now from £63,495. It joins the F-Pace and its E-Pace little brother in Jaguar’s

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earlier versions struggling to last more than 100 miles between charges. But the 298-mile range promised by the i-Pace is a match for traditional petrol engines and it can be charged to 85 per cent capacity in 85 minutes.

Porsche’s up-coming Mission E electric car goes even further, quite literally, lasting up to 310 miles between charges. But the really impressive stat is the ability to add 250 miles to the range in only 20 minutes using a new generation of 800v charging points Porsche is rolling out at its dealerships.

First comes a four-door fastback, a production version of Porsche’s 2015 Mission E concept, on sale in 2019 with its sights set firmly on the Tesla Model S. Priced from around £70,000 it’s almost certain to be followed by

THANKS TO A PAIR OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AT EACH AXLE, THE I-PACE DELIVERS 400HP TO ALL FOUR WHEELS, GOING FROM 0 TO 62MPH IN 4.8SEC… WITH A 298-MILE RANGE fledgling SUV line-up but importantly was designed from the ground up as an electric car, meaning the design team didn’t have to compromise on the styling or interior space.

Borrowing design cues from Jaguar’s stillborn CX-75 supercar the i-Pace is characterised by short overhangs and a suitably techladen interior dominated by elegant touchscreen displays. You can even ask your Amazon Alexa device to tell you whether your i-Pace is locked, what the charging level is and whether you have enough range to get to work.

But the real technology is underneath the aluminium skin.

Powered by a pair of electric motors, one at each axle, and drawing energy from a sophisticated lithium-ion battery mounted beneath the floor, the i-Pace delivers 400hp to all four wheels. That’s enough to push it to 62mph in 4.8sec and to a top speed electronically limited to 124mph to help preserve the battery life.

Battery range has been the traditional bugbear of electric cars,

a more practical quasi-estate variant that taps into the current obsession for crossover vehicles. Shown here in almost showroom-ready form, the Mission E Cross Turismo fuses the sleek coupe-like styling of the original Mission E with off-road touches including greater ground clearance and tough-looking wheelarch extensions.

Both Mission E variants will be powered by a pair of electric motors and available in various levels of tune, the fastest producing 600hp and capable of pushing them to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds.

But Jaguar and Porsche won’t have the limelight all to themselves.

With zero emissions cars from the likes of BMW, Volvo, Audi and even Bentley and Rolls Royce already either in production or development, a decade from now electric luxury cars will be very much the rule rather than the exception.

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Every racer’s favourite watchmaker is back in pole position, on board with Aston Martin and F1 partner Red Bull Racing, sporting the British marque’s famed winged badge. Words by Alex Doak.

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nd it’s lights out! Officially announced at the most important date in the motoring calendar, TAG Heuer is Aston Martin’s new watch partner, commemorated from the get-go by two special-edition chronographs. But most tantalisingly, it’s what’s to come further down the track, as the covers came off much more than the watches and a TAG-branded Vantage

together. From a product perspective, firstly – Heuer made dashboard chronographs from 1911 and singlehandedly invented the notion of the ‘driving watch’ with its brace of early-Sixties chronographs – but also a marketing perspective, getting the so-called Autavia and Carrera onto the wrists of winning F1 drivers. Not to mention its shield logo onto winning Ferrari’s throughout the Seventies, plus of course its blue-faced Monaco

TAG HEUER IS BACK IN THE MAINSTREAM MOTORING WORLD, PETROL COURSING THROUGH ITS VEINS, AND RIDING ABOARD A CARMAKER TRULY GOING PLACES. GTE endurance racer at Geneva’s Motor Show in March. All eyes, in fact, were on the monster that is the TAG-branded Valkyrie AMR Pro – a V12 hybrid whose jaw-dropping Red Bull Racingpenned aerodynamics could create enough downforce to drive along the roof of a tunnel.

As an extension of TAG’s recent high-octane exploits as ‘engine name partner’ for RBR’s F1 cars, with Aston Martin’s own marque now prefixing the championship contender’s team name, this will make a lot of sense to petrolhead watchnerds. TAG Heuer, after all, has always been the most successful in bringing the two worlds

chrono’ onto the wrist of the similarly blue-eyed Steve McQueen in Le Mans (1971).

TAG Heuer is back in the mainstream motoring world, petrol coursing through its veins, and riding aboard a carmaker truly going places.

Not just in the racing and track world (albeit with plenty of help from RBR and resident aerodynamics genius, Adrian Newey OBE), but crucially in the mainstream sports-car market.

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in 13 years, the DB11. Meanwhile, its dynamic new CEO Andy Palmer is driving through a ‘Second Century Plan’ that sees its traditionally GT-oriented range exploding into almost every other conceivable luxury segment, from the Valkyrie mid-engined hypercar to an allelectric SUV being built at a vast new facility in South Wales.

Quite apart from all those shared values of luxury, history and performance, it’s a pace of innovation and evolution that is inherent to the watchmaker as well.

“The great thing about TAG is of course its huge, iconic heritage in motor racing,” says design director Marek Reichman. (“In fact, my first ‘real’ watch was a Monaco, bought at the Monaco grand prix,” he adds fondly, “I spent my first two terms’ student loan and ate beans for six months – but if you’re a guy, who wouldn’t want to be Steve McQueen?)

“In terms of Aston Martin, however,” he continues, “our portfolio is growing. And that’s where TAG really makes sense for us. Because of its range, you can align with one collection that feels ‘mid-engined’, or another that’s more ‘GT’ or ‘SUV’.

“TAG’s speed of reaction is very different to a traditional watchmaker,” Reichman continues.

“Their clock speed is as fast as ours.”

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Racing’ Formula 1 Chronograph – are just the start of an ongoing series. Like Aston’s SecondCentury Plan, the long-term is firmly in mind, with a TAG Heuer Connected smartwatch very much in plan, then something “truly unique”, according to Reichman.

“This collaboration will bring forth a wealth of amazing synergies,” confirms TAG Heuer’s ebullient CEO, Jaen-Claude Biver, “which will strengthen TAG Heuer's position as an avantgarde luxury watch brand with a leading position in the automotive sector.”

“We’re running decisions fast and we both know the direction we want to take.”

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Aston Martin, £1,250 Black opalin dial with Aston Martin logo with a 43mm steel case, aluminium bezel with Aston Martin logo and matte calfskin strap with lime green stitching.

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 Aston Martin, £5,250 Black opalin dial with Aston Martin logo, 45mm steel case, ceramic bezel with Aston Martin logo, matte black calf skin rubber and leather strap.

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DRIVE A FAST BARGAIN Three more high-octane watches supercharging our wrists this year

HUBLOT BIG BANG FERRARI MAGIC GOLD In Hublot Ferrari has found a soulmate. The collaboration was launched in 2012 with a Big Bang encased by Hublot’s groundbreaking ‘Magic Gold’ alloy – the most resistant form of gold conceived – and this revolutionary chronograph is now back, subtly re-contoured by the Ferrari x Hublot design team. 69679 | £30,400

CHOPARD MIGLIA 2018 RACE EDITION There is nothing quite like the Mille Miglia classic-car rally staged every year along the titular 1,000-mile loop from Brescia to Rome and back. Chopard has been synonymous with the event since 1988, with every driver receives a special-edition chronograph in their race pack. This is the 2018 model; nostalgic, racy, classic, just like the cars. 70157 | £4,540

BREMONT JAGUAR MKII When Jaguar decided to make the last six in an 18-strong line of lightweight E-Types, it fell to on-off watch partner Bremont to come up with the accompanying timepiece – perfectly nostalgic, with its rev-counterinspired dial and tyretread crown. One of those original Lightweights famously won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1963, and its blue-and-red-striped Old English White livery is celebrated here. 67821 | £5,195 www.rox.co.uk

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GADGET MAN You don’t have to be technical wizard to enjoy a good gadget. We bring you a selection of the best gizmos on the market. As our old friend Inspector Gadget would say: “Wowsers.”

HUBLOT BIG BANG REFEREE 2018 Lucky fans of the beautiful game will have their chance to get their hands on Hublot’s first ever smartwatch, designed for the World Cup. The Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup in titanium, limited to just 2,018 pieces, connects referees to video-assisted goal-line technology (making an appearance at a World Cup for the first time) and will keep fans abreast of every game via “GOAL!”, cards and substitution alerts, as well as benefit from all the usual smartwatch apps, mobile connectivity and activity monitoring tech. 70099 | £4,300

ZENITH DEFY LAB With long-overdue reassertion of Zenith the El Primero rightly consolidates itself at the core of the beloved brand once again.

Cleverly, a halo concept now brings the El Primero into morecrucial-than-ever territory: the Defy Lab, which manages to pare-back the 30-part tick-tick-ticking regulator assembly to a single wafer of silicon, stencilled into Mondrian abstractness. It ‘twitches’ at 15Hz bringing the whole, openworked dial display to life, measuring an error of just one second across 70 hours’ autonomy. Nothing else mechanical comes close to that. £POA

NEST X YALE LOCK There's no denying most of us have had dreams of living in a Tony Stark inspired home. Whether you’re captivated by gadgets and gizmos or not, there’s no escaping that a house kitted out with the latest mod-cons is pretty swish. Well it might not be quite the same as Jarvis the home computer system but the Nest x Yale lock offers the chance to step into modern living. The digital lock combines 177 years of experience from Yale with Nest’s connected home technology resulting in a lock that’s not only secure but convenient and connected. Visit www.yalehome.com

AUDEMARS PIGUET CONCEPT RD#2 Did you know, this watch took Audemars Piguet five years to develop? Believe it or not it really does take five years to develop a perpetual calendar as slim as this, in as shelf-ready a guise. The movement measures 2.89mm from top to bottom, and the casedup watch just 6.3mm. Everything is mounted on the caseback rather than an internal baseplate. Sounds simple, but for your regular top-flight tweezer-wielder, it’s a stroke of painstaking genius. £POA

SONY WF-1000X WIRELESS EARPHONES Noticed a few people walking down the road, seemingly chatting away to themselves? Or found yourself ignored by your work out buddy at the gym for no apparent reason? Don’t panic it’s not you, it’s the wireless headphones. More people than ever before are opting for the Bluetooth connected ear buds minus the drama of being wrapped in wires. The Sony WF-100X offer excellent sound and total freedom of movement for the modern man on the move. www.rox.co.uk

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TREATS FOR HIM You may not need convincing to spend that cash on a flash must have, but just in case, here’s a selection of treats to tempt you.

Tom Ford Leather Travel Wallet

ROX Man Leather Bracelet 69335 | £60

ROX Classic Cufflinks 63855 | £95

Hugo Boss Companion Watch 68501 | £299

Gucci G-Timeless Watch 70142 | £710

ROX Luxe Scented Candle 64228 | £35

James Purdey & Sons Backpack and Wool Blanket

Gucci Man Feline Ring 65561 | £180

ROX Man Leather Bracelet 69327 | £50

Czech & Speake Zebrano Wood Shaving Set

Vivienne Westwood Watch 70038 | £235

Hackett Prince of Wales Checked-Tie

Bottega Veneta Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses

Emporio Armani Watch 69816 | £319

ROX Leather Card Holder 68907 | £39

Raymond Weil Tango Diver Watch 69451 | £995

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GIFTS FOR HER We love the ladies, and they're good us, so if you need some gift inspiration look no further than our selection of treats for her. Happy wife, happy life!

ROX Diamond Ring 0.05cts 67984 | £195

Vivienne Westwood Watch 70039 | £199

ROX Diamond Pendant 0.09cts 68730 | £395

Abrams Alexander McQueen Books

Fendi Studded Leather Cardholder

ROX Boho Gold Vermeil Pendant 68568 | £105

ROX Celestial Earrings 69600 | £45

Michael Kors Portia Watch 69795 | £229

ROX Diamond Pendant 0.05cts 68731 | £295

Gucci Embellished Straw Hat

Emporio Armani Watch 69822 | £169

ROX Zodiac Pendant 68988 | £65

Olivia Burton Big Dial Watch 68944 | £98

ROX Diamond Earrings 0.12cts 66773 | £425

Smythson Leather Passport Cover

ROX Tiki Double Leaf Cuff 68551 | £295

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