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The greatest luxury in life is time. Savour every second.

United under a “winged B”, Breitling and Bentley share the same concern for perfection.The same exacting standards of reliability, precision and authenticity.The same fusion of prestige and performance. In the Breitling workshops, just as in the Bentley factories in Crewe, cuttingedge technology works hand in hand with the noblest traditions. For devotees of fine mechanisms, Breitling has created a line of exceptional timepieces named Breitling for Bentley. While conveying the essence of aesthetic refinement, these wrist instruments are all equipped with high-performance “motors”, patiently assembled by watchmakers at the peak of their art... Time is the ultimate luxury. 2 www.breitlingforbentley.com

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EDITORIAL

Dear readers, For the first anniversary of SM Magazine since its launch in April 2007, we have prepared for you a special issue dedicated to passion, tradition and wonders. One of the most important innovations of all time and born as a fundamental instrument for measuring time, the watch quickly became a symbol of stature and power and, therefore, a status symbol. Because of their intricate complications, until the beginning of the 20th century watches were accessible only to a very prestigious clientele, royalty and aristocrats. In the 17th century, Abraham-Louis Breguet was mandated to develop the most complicated timepiece for Queen Marie-Antoinette. The watch had to comprise all the latest refinements and sophistications, with no limit on either time or price, giving birth to a unique work of art, a real wonder of incredible craftsmanship.

A strong passion and a true spirit of innovation were the driving forces behind the legendary names in the watchmaking realm. The same passion and innovative approach are still the driving forces for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swiss master watchmakers in their efforts to preserve the preciousness of over 300 years of heritage and tradition. This unique heritage and tradition live on today in the new mechanical wonders created every year by the best Swiss watchmaking brands. Through the centuries, the symbolism of a watch has evolved from timekeeping instrument into a subtle way of expressing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own personality. Choosing or buying a watch is a very emotional process. Names and brands are no longer the main criteria in this difficult selection. More elements come into account, such as the history of the brand, its exclusivity or rarity, its appeal and association with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own personal interest and lifestyle. This is probably the reason young, talented independent brands, spurred by their strong passion and beliefs, are registering a strong success among watch collectors and aficionados, breaking into the exclusive realm of Haute Horlogerie. In every issue, through watches, travel, cars, art, fashion and taste, our aim is to bring you these emotions, allowing you to discover and appreciate this magnificent world of complications, traditions, craftsmanship, talent, passion and the luxury of time. From SM Magazine to you: Happy Anniversary!

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INDUSTRY

baselworld_08 exquisite quality all round

Attracting more than 100,000 visitors from around the globe, BASELWORLD — the World Watch and Jewelry Show — consolidates its position as the top international show and the number one rendezvous for the watchmaking and jewelry sector. With the new Hall of Impressions for jewelry exhibitors and the reconfigured Hall of Fascinations for watch brands, this year’s show has even more to offer. A total of 2,100 exhibitor companies will present their product innovations in a surface area of 160,000 square meters. And those exhibiting their products are increasingly benefiting from the enormous interest shown by the specialist and lifestyle media, as well as by the daily press and business press. Significantly more than 2,500 journalists from across the world report on innovations and trends, with SwissMade Magazine in the front row. Prominent, high-caliber exhibitors All the eminent watch and jewelry brands exhibit in Basel every year, and a number of exhibitors have announced that BASELWORLD will be the only show that they will attend in future. This highlights the importance of the show in providing impetus to the luxury goods industry. The show management is abiding by its successful concept of always paying attention to the quality of the participating brands and 10

to the significance of companies on the world market when allocating stand space. In this way, the show is guaranteed to reflect the constantly changing markets. Hall of Fascinations BASELWORLD continues to maintain its immense importance for the further development of all the segments of the watch industry. The full range of watch brands on the market has been represented in Basel, without exception, right from the start. And, in response to the constantly growing demand for exhibition space for watch brands, the show management has revised its concept for the different sectors involved. With the newly designed Hall of Fascinations, exhibitors now have more space to present their brands and products in an optimum manner. Hall of Impressions Demand from exhibitors in the jewelry sector also runs at a high level. With their growing branding activities, these companies require an increasing amount of space for a presentation commensurate with their brands. This year, the extended Hall of Visions provides a top-notch platform for the prestige jewelry brands. And the newly furbished Hall of Impressions offers an additional 8,500-squaremeter exhibition space, opening up a new world for jewelry exhibitors. The sophisticated décor and stand concept allow

those exhibiting here to present their products in a truly upmarket setting. BASELWORLD Palace The BASELWORLD Palace constitutes a further innovation for this year’s World Watch and Jewelry Show, marking a new approach on the part of the show management to achieve attractive presentations and extend what the show has to offer to its professional visitors. The BASELWORLD Palace is a temporary installation in a prime position right at the exhibition square. A select group of exhibitors uses this generously dimensioned, lounge-like platform for highly refined presentations, offering guests an exquisite show experience. BASELWORLD Village Under the motto “Highlight the Night,” the show management in 2007 launched the BASELWORLD Village as an evening rendezvous outside the show. The new venue proved to be a great success. Large numbers of exhibitors and visitors benefited from this attractive networking platform in the heart of Basel, where they were pampered with culinary and musical delights.

PORTRAIT

Romain Jerome by Beth Braverman

profile Rust has served as an opponent to watchmakers for hundreds of years, but a new timepiece from Romain Jerome embraces the hitherto hated iron oxide. The watch, created by Romain Jerome CEO Yvan Arpa, offers a tribute to the legendary Titanic shipwreck. The bezel of the watches feature authentic, rusted steel from the Titanic shipwreck combined with steel from the shipyard Harland & Wolff, which witnessed the building of the ocean liner almost a century ago. “The rust is the enemy in the watchmaker’s world,” Arpa said in an interview. “But Titanic rust is rarer and more valuable than gold.” Mr. Arpa, a mathematician by training, joined Romain Jerome in 2006 after stints at Sector Sport Watches, the Richemont Group and Hublot. Arpa says he became interested in watch making as a means of strengthening his Swiss roots. “Mathematics is fabulous,” he says. “I loved it because it gave you a solution to every problem, but it is not a genuine Swiss endemic science.”

To find a true Swiss vocation, Arpa weighed many options. He eliminated skiing because it would become more difficult in old age. He considered becoming a cheese maker or a chocolate maker but felt such professions might make him too portly. He also contemplated going into banking but decided such a move, while it might make him wealthy, could become rather boring. “So there was only one thing left,” he says with a chuckle.

“And that was watch making, so that’s what I wanted to do.” Mr. Arpa joined Romain Jerome because the company’s board, comprised completely of private equity interests, cares more about making money than about the emotional ramifications of each watch. As such, as long as Arpa continues to profit, he has free creative reign at the company. This represents a large change from Arpa’s experience at Hublot and Richemont.

“At those brands, there are so many people, it is very difficult to be the only decision maker,” he says. “You have to compromise, and I don’t want to compromise, I want to make watches.” Arpa says that unlike other luxury watchmaker, Romain Jerome will never turn to celebrity ambassadors. “Every brand uses actors to personalize their brands,” he says. “Maybe this is because the brands have no personality. I think this makes the end consumer out to be stupider than he is. You may see a celebrity wearing our brand, but we will never pay him.” 16

The majority of the 617 watch manufacturers who place the “Swiss Made” stamp on their products market their brands by extolling the long history of their companies. Romain Jerome cannot compete with other brands on this level, since the three-year-old brand has no real history yet. So Romain Jerome must differential itself from other luxury Swiss watch manufacturers by creating innovative concept watches like the Titanic DNA or its premier watch, the Hole in One Gold Counter, which keeps score on the golf course. “This is a brand with huge creativity,” Arpa says. “We will

never sit on one concept. If you look at trends, you are a follower. We don’t ever look at trends, because we are a leader. New brands must be creative and difference and take risks. If you have no risks, you have no success. If you sit on a success, to me, you are dead. It is good to be able to break the mold .” Arpa’s focus on innovation appears again when he is asked to associate Romain Jerome with a car. Without missing a beat, he cites the RinSpeed Squba, a new concept car that recently debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. The automobile navigates traditional roads, but it also can operate as a submarine when emerged in water. The Titanic DNA watch represents the first offering in a DNA series. “Every three years, we will have a new watch based on a different historical legend and allowing you to wear a slice of that legend on your wrist,” Arpa says. “We started with the Titanic because it is the most luxurious symbol of the Belle Epoch. It is also the greatest legend of the sea, although it is a sad story.” Arpa expects the DNA series to attract all types of watch luxury watch customers, including investors looking for established resale value, connoisseurs looking for collectibles and the newest in watch making innovation, and fashion customers looking for a watch they can show off on their wrist. “We have so many orders already, the watch is selling like crazy,” Arpa says. “Worldwide, as soon as they are delivered, we sell out in less than a week.” Among the offerings in the Titanic DNA collection is the White Star Tourbillon, which features brilliant-cut diamonds set in the tourbillon carriage. Romain Jerome is currently available in 32 retail stores worldwide, and Arpa expects to open a few new outlets in Asia this year. “I want to keep it very limited,” he says of his distribution plans. In another innovative first, Romain Jerome introduced in March 2008 a watch that did not tell time but only whether it was daytime or nighttime. The watch, which retails at prices starting at $300,000 sold out in three days. Arpa says the timepiece appealed to luxury consumers because the greatest luxury is to not have to fret about time. The watch also happens to have a cutting edge double tourbillon movement. “This is a new direction for watchmaking,” Arpa says. “This is a phenomenal movement. And the watch is a trophy that you wear on your wrist.”

Mr. Arpa says he does not focus on time in his everyday life. “Time is not the point for me,” he says. “Intensity is the point. It is not the length of time, it is the intensity of it.” Still, Mr. Arpa’s academic roots show themselves when a reporter asks him how he defines time. “Time is way of reassuring ourselves by slicing up the way we live,” he says. “We need a mathematical structure to be reassured.”

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INNOVATION

by Massimiliano Pantieri

For the past few year, the Swiss watchmaking industry has been living a great momentum all over the world. The interest for mechanical watches has never before lived such a great momentum. True to the fundamental values and tradition of the watchmaking industry, the most respected Swiss watch manufactures have chosen Baselworld as their stage to introduce new mechanical wonders. Our quest for the best innovative products and designs continues. In this pages, we want to present you a selection of what is considered Innovation is every sense of its term.

E A LS MAURICE LACROIX - Mémoire 1

Mémoire 1 mechanism

MÉMOIRE 1_EMOTION IN ITS PUREST STATE At long last the veil has been lifted and the Mémoire 1 can now be admired in all its glory. Maurice Lacroix is introducing a new era with its development of the first memory function for a mechanical watch. The highly complex mechanism and the movement of this completely new Grande Complication were designed and developed in “L’Atelier de Maurice Lacroix”. A first glance at the Mémoire 1 already triggers many different emotions: its impressive presence immediately places this watch in the category of exceptional timepieces known as Grandes Complications. The strong and unique visual appearance is its first distinguishing feature. A closer look reveals the subtle harmony of the pure and elegant design with its smooth transition from mirrorpolished components to fine-brushed surfaces uniting the different levels of the case and dial. In a word, the Mémoire 1 incorporates that fantastic quality which typifies the most important creations of the watchmaking art – the fusion of elegant design and exceptional functions. This has not come about by chance. The entire development process behind the Mémoire 1 focused on an effort to unite eye-catching styling with simple readability and ease of use. “The idea was to package up an innovative mechanism in

such a way that the wearer can benefit from the technical advantages of his watch, so making its use a source of constantly renewed pleasure.” Despite its circular form which reflects the endeavour to achieve a pure and elegant impact, the white gold case of the Mémoire 1 comes in a unique and entirely new look. It is built up from several different levels and its screw-fitted bezel with a laterally mounted sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating enables the movement of the seconds hand which is linked to the minutes ring to be admired. Another innovative feature is the mode selection button which is integrated in the crown at 3 o’clock. The dial also incorporates a number of innovations. Its different levels make the individual displays far more easily readable. A skeleton section with an aperture at 6 o’clock reveals the movement behind and the memory mechanism for the seconds. Another world first of the Mémoire 1 is the hours disc. This transparent disc is not made of sapphire, as might be supposed. After making detailed tests, the designers found that sapphire lacks the necessary density for this purpose and is therefore too weak for this particular application. So a different solution had to be found. Finally, a mineral-based material was chosen which is already

RICHARD MILLE - RM 018 “hommage a Boucheron”

successfully used today in pioneering industries such as the automobile branch or in mobile phones. The Mémoire 1 is rounded off by the superb strap made of precious, matte-finished alligator leather with white gold buckle, fully integral with the watch case by means of a hinge system. The Mémoire 1 is the first watch to enable elapsed time to be memorized by an all-mechanical system, so elevating Maurice Lacroix to the exclusive circle of Haute Horlogerie or fine luxury watchmaking. But when the veil over its movement and appearance has now been lifted, the working principles of its complications remain part of the secret which surrounds this exceptional timepiece. THE RM 018 _“HOMMAGE A BOUCHERON” The RM 018 “Hommage à Boucheron” represents the extraordinary union between jewellery and watchmaking, combining the best of jewellery design with Richard Mille’s

revolutionary know-how. This entire project was a new challenge for both companies; as such a feat had never before been achieved. However, they succeeded, and the result is a world premiere: a timepiece creation with the wheels of the movement made from semiprecious and precious stones. An astounding technological achievement that in reality simply exudes exquisite elegance and refinement to the eye of the beholder. The production of this unique tourbillon wristwatch will be shared between both companies with the case and the movement by Richard Mille and the semi-precious and precious stones chosen by and embellished with Boucheron’s great expertise. Furthermore, each watch will be unique, with different combinations of stones in each. Due to the timeconsuming nature of the production, which requires much hand finishing and embellishment, the series will be limited to 30 pieces in 18ct white gold.

TOURBILLON GRAVITY_A WORLD PREMIÈRE The challenge here was to deliberately choose to ignore centuries of watchmaking classicism, while paying tribute to one of the symbols of its age-old know-how. The visionary response is the Tourbillon Gravity, which ranks Concord more firmly than ever in the highest echelons of engineering expertise. True to its own identity by taking a sharp new turn in both technical and aesthetic terms, the world-first C1 Tourbillon Gravity is an invitation to ponder the history of time, while simultaneously propelling Concord into the modern age of innovation and a firmly futuristic approach. This stupefying timepiece will be equipped with a unique and complex movement based on an orthogonal mechanical concept. The vertical position of the tourbillon – the only justifiable one for a wristwatch – enables it to serve its initial and primary function: namely to compensate for the effects of gravity in a vertical position.

But Concord’s creativity does not stop there. An unprecedented construction principle enables it to display a tourbillon carriage on the fringes of the actual body of the watch. Independent and apparently detached from the mechanism, it is housed outside of both the dial and the case. This feat will give watchmakers more space to create other complications “inside” the watch itself…The Tourbillon Gravity sums up the very essence of Concord’s boldness and creative energy. A larger-than-life boldness and resolutely future-oriented creativity that herald the emergence of a new watchmaking generation: bordering on madness, transcending tradition, symbolizing reform and well ahead of its time. TOURBILLON PLANÉTAIRE SKELETON SUPERLIGERO True to its tradition, FRANC VILA introduces a new timepiece in which sport, state of the art engineering, architecture and modern art come together: the FVa Nº 6 Tourbillon Planétaire

CONCORD Tourbillon Gravity

FRANC VILA FVa Nº 6 Tourbillon Planétaire Skeleton SuperLigero Concept

Skeleton SuperLigero Concept. The movement has been built for the first time ever in an Aluminium-Lithium based alloy named ”Lightnium” by the brand. This new material is an extremely low density metal, formerly reserved for state of the art aeronautical engineering. It’s main characteristics are lightness combined with high tensile strength, allowing a structural weight reduction and an increase in elastic modulus. Designed to be shock and stress resistant, FVa Nº 6 Tourbillon Planétaire Skeleton SuperLigero Concept is the result not only of an intense quest for aesthetics, but also of technical prowess. The creation of a movement with these characteristics in a material with these properties has led FRANC VILA to seek inspiration in disciplines not traditionally related to High-End Watchmaking. The structural design of the mechanism has its roots in modern architecture. By using an extremely low density material and by reducing the movement to its minimum expression, it is made into a skeleton. Maximum stability of the system is ensured by allowing the movement to be rigid enough to stand up to the stresses of the gear train, barrel and tourbillon thereby ensuring perfect performance. The lightness of this new

material means that the movement is less affected by inertial forces. This advantage, combined with its strong architectural design, makes this tourbillon the strongest and sportiest skeleton watch in it’s category. The staging inspired by contemporary art is a clear expression of the artistic background of the founder of the brand. We see this in the back of the movement and the impressive cage of the tourbillon which is constructed in coloured Lightnium and decorated with the logo of the firm. This timepiece is without doubt the most impressive proof to date of the artistic and technical sensibility of Franc Vila. He once again pushes his ethos to the maximum by creating a calibre which, while being a skeleton, maintains the characteristic “Esprit Unique” shape which gives all his creations their strong and unmistakable identity. As Franc Vila says, “most skeleton watches are highly traditional machines, featuring ornate engraving and classical motifs in the style of Rococo Art. They don’t take care of the architecture of the movement. I wanted to create a contemporary skeleton tourbillon which evokes the senses with clear influences of contemporary art, design and modern architecture”.

HAUTE HORLOGERIE

sparkling atches W All that glitters by Susan Robinson

The sparkle of diamonds transforms these beautifully designed ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; watches into objects of fine jewelry. In styles ranging from casual to the most formal, powered by quartz or mechanical movement, a watch accented with precious stones can be the perfect accessory for any occasion.

AUDEMARS PIGUET Millenary Pianoforte CARTIER Perles de Cartier Panseri ÂŠ Cartier 2007

MILUS ERIDANA Joaillerie Pearls BLANCAPAIN Tourbillon Diamants

For the woman looking for an everyday timepiece with plenty of sizzle, Audemars Piguet offers the Millenary Pianoforte model. The casual style of the crocodile strap offsets the diamonds, making it appropriate for work or a day running errands. The piano key design on the face is ideal for someone who is musically inclined. Sometimes a girl feels the need to be… well, girly! The Ballon Bleu de Cartier combines pearls with diamonds on a black velvet strap. Circles within circles add to the fun, and luxury joins playfulness for the best of both worlds. The Eridana Joaillerie Pearls timepiece from Milus is for when nothing less than “ultra-feminine” will do. Perfect for an elegant wedding, a night at the opera or an intimate dinner for two at the best restaurant in town, this watch will be just the right touch. After all, what’s more feminine and sophisticated than 18-karat red gold, pearls and diamonds? When an event calls for all-out glamour, the show-stopping Tourbillon Diamants design from Blancpain certainly fits the bill. Just looking at this watch makes your mouth drool and your heart pound: The “baguette” setting is encrusted with 480 diamonds totaling 58 carats. Don’t leave home without a bodyguard! 26 26

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sensualtime by Susan Robinson

PIAGET Limelight Paris-New York, Necklace inspired by New York Couture theme G37L7100

With its new Limelight collection, Piaget explores the aesthetics and architecture of Paris and New York. A key landmark in the City of Lights, the Eiffel Tower, gives rise to diamond-studded watch and jewelry creations from Piaget. A necklace reflects the arches of the world’s most beautiful tower, a magnificent architectural feat also evoked by diamond-set cuff watches. Inspired by the sensual, feminine couture style of Paris, Piaget dares to go for a sexy look by echoing the lacing on corsets. Paved with diamonds, a fabulous cuff watch evokes a luxurious corset delicately laced by a ribbon of square-cut stones. Across the Atlantic, Piaget focuses on two American icons: the Chrysler Building and the Statue of Liberty in New York. A spectacular set features a necklace and earrings based on a design reflecting the illuminated roof of the Art Deco style building. Whether serving as a motif for a pendant, earrings or a watch dial, the graphic design of the seven rays of the diadem of the Statue of Liberty symbolizes the seven oceans. With an imagination roaming freely, Piaget gives bows and ribbons a distinctively “haute couture” feel with black tourmalines and diamonds. These interpretations evoke the black and white colors of a classic New York evening. Couture-like touches include a black satin and diamond bow that hides a “secret” watch. Black tourmaline and black spinels glitter along a matinee length necklace, secured by a diamond bow-tie motif. Put yourself in the “Limelight” this spring with these dazzling works of art from Piaget!

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SIZE Call it the case of the growing case.

For the past few years, the average watch case size has continued an expansion that seems to show no sign of slowing anytime soon. For years, important brands like Breitling, Zenith and Omega have introduced increasingly larger watches to increasingly greater acclaim. In the early 1990s, connoisseurs would have considered a 35-millimeter an average watch case, but with most men’s watches now pushing the 40-millimeter mark, smaller timepieces emerge as quaint and even outdated. Even dainty-wristed women have taken to wearing the massive timepieces, either by buying larger ladies watches or by confidently sporting watches made for men. “Oversize watch cases are no longer a trend,” says Michael Wunderman, president of Corum USA. The current trend for extra-large timepieces stems from an increased interest in large diver’s watches, which watchmakers began to redesign from a fashion perspective, according to Doron Basha, president of Milus USA. “As watches became more of a fashion accessory, they needed to become more visible and thus larger in size,” Basha says. “The trend was based on being able to see the details on the

by Beth Braverman

face and dial clearly and overtly.” In addition to having larger diameters, watches with bigger case sizes are inclined to come in a greater range of colors (often with diamonds), with bolder bezels, crowns and pushers and even domed crystals for a more three-dimensional look. In the 1980s, many men preferred small watches, thinking that the finer the movements inside, the more expensive the watch. However as technology progressed, mass watchmakers began coming out with smaller watches, which took some of the shine off the smaller cases. Meanwhile, watch aficionados began to increasingly demand more and more complicated watches, and the size of the cases needed to accommodate the increased complications and movements necessarily grew to meet that demand. Even those who do not employ all the complications want them and want to see them on the dial of the watch. Others enjoy the feel of the hefty timepieces on their wrists. Larger watches have become an increasingly visible sign of power and wealth, particularly in the United States, adding to the allure of the pieces. “Additionally, individualism has become more acceptable in

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fashion as a whole and created a broad spectrum of options for watch wearers,” Basha says. “Today it is acceptable to wear watches of many sizes ranging from small to large.” One watch company to capitalize on the larger case trend is Vacheron Constantin, with its 40-millimeter Patrimony Contemporaine, its 42.5-millimeter Patrimony Retrograde Date and Day and its 42-millimeter Overseas sports watches. “At Vacheron Contstantin, we find that customers appreciate a balanced and harmonious aesthetic, meaning that we do not manufacture ‘oversized’ watches; the size of the case must make sense with the overall aesthetic of the watch,” says Julian Tornare, president of Vacheron Constantin North America. “I think many male customers are becoming more and more interested in having a collection of watches for a variety of occasions and like to make a statement with a timepiece,” he says. “In the past, when a man owned just one watch, it was typically a conservative, classic timepieces. Now, men have several different timepieces, including a sports timepiece, a classic dress watch and a watch that can be worn to work but still makes a statement, like a chronograph in rose gold or another complication. This 38

increased demand overall for a variety of timepieces has helped fuel the interest in bigger, bolder watches.” Vacheron Constantin’s designs have evolved to create more interesting, bold watches that remain in line with the firm’s aesthetics and reflect its heritage, Tornare says. “I think it’s hard to reverse the trend and go back to a time when timepieces for men were about 36-millimeter diameter,” he adds. “Now there is a new comfort level with the 38millimeter to 40-millimeter cases for a classic timepiece. I think the trend is here to stay, however I do not expect that wristwatches will get overly large, because, at the end of the day, men need a wristwatch that fits on their wrists.” Recently, watchmakers have taken the oversize watch trend to new levels, moving beyond circular cases to create oversize tonneaus, squares and ovals. The trend for larger designs extends beyond watches into architecture, furniture and cars, says Philippe Belais, chief executive officer of Bertolucci. “Bigger is synonymous for comfort, security, strength, and we live in a time where these values are more and more present,” he adds. “More and more people are wearing larger watches without necessarily knowing it.”

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FOR HIM

SELECTION FOR HIM by Simone Sanfratello

wearing a manÕ s watch is the most subtle way of revealing your status and life style to the world... as they say you can buy yourself a Porche Carrera, but you canÕ t take it to the boardroom with you.

VACHERON COSTANTIN MALTE TOURBILLON REGULATOR A shaped movement in a shaped case. Such apparent logic is not necessarily the rule in the world of Haute Horlogerie. At the heart of this exceptional watch beats the 1790R calibre, designed, developed and manufactured in-house. Embellished with meticulously-worked decorations and finishing, this manual-winding mechanical movement houses two subtle complications that are among the most prized by genuine watch lovers.

BLU MAJESTY TOURBILLON MT3 An impressive demonstration of three-dimensional, almost architectural horology, the Majesty Tourbillon MT3 is a truly majestic timepiece with a highly complicated system of three corresponding tourbillons with individual turning speeds. In the foreground rotates a „semi-flying“ minute tourbillon, mounted on the cage of a flying hour tourbillon, which in turn is carried around the dial by a big 12-hour tourbillon.

DEWITT TOURBILLON DIFFÉRENTIEL A colourful, whirling Tourbillon of precious metals Patented in 2005, Dewitt’s Differential Tourbillon® has taken its place in the history of creative watchmaking and represents a significant breakthrough with respect to the basic working principles of a mechanical movement. Starting this year, this special model will be clothed in 950 platinum, 18-carat rose gold and a blend of 18carat rose and white gold.

ARMIN STROM HAND SKELETONISED AUTOMATIC A shaped movement in a shaped case. Such apparent logic is not necessarily the rule in the world of Haute Horlogerie. At the heart of this exceptional watch beats the 1790R calibre, designed, developed and manufactured in-house. Embellished with meticulously-worked decorations and finishing, this manual-winding mechanical movement houses two subtle complications that are among the most prized by genuine watch lovers.

FRANK MULLER CONQUISTADOR CORTEZ CHRONOGRAPH KING Designed for the bold, for men and women of strong convictions. The square case – double godron for the Model 10000 and single for the 9000 – is characterized by a slim profile of particularly generous dimensions. The Conquistador Cortez wrist watches are available in a number of different versions – steel, 18k solid gold and a jewelry version set with diamonds.

ULYSSE NARDIN BLUE SEAL EDITION LIMITÉE - CHRONOGRAPHE MAXI MARINE A wind of the purest aestheticism blows across the waves.Designed for use in extreme conditions, the distinctive Maxi Marine Chronograph features an exclusive 45-minute counter with an instantaneous return-to-zero function for the recorded minutes and seconds. Produced in a limited series of 999, it houses a spectacular movement with a blue titanium alloy coating applied by the ionic bombardment process.

AEROWATCH – RENAISSANCE TOURBILLON To showcase this watchmaking tour de force, AEROWATCH has chosen 18-carat rose gold for the 42.00 mm diameter case. The movement, embellished by “Côtes de Genève” decorations, offers a power reserve of 5 days. The silvered dial displays a circular satin-finished flange with minute-circle and an aperture at 9 o’clock through which can be observed the complete rotation of the regulating organ in one minute.

OMEGA PRESENTS DE VILLE HOUR VISION ANNUAL CALENDAR - LIMITED SERIES At the heart of the Hour Vision Annual Calendar is the exclusive OMEGA Calibre 8611, a high-precision COSC-certified chronometer, featuring the additional functionality of an instantaneous jump annual calendar complication. The intricate beauty of the mechanism is echoed in the luxurious decorative finish, as fine black screws complement the delicate Geneva stripes presented with an arabesque pattern, a world premiere.

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT TOURBILLON MANUFACTURE SILICIUM FC confirms its position among Switzerland’s leading watch brands with this creation of a tourbillon with a silicon escape-wheel and, for the first time, an amplitude of over 300 degrees between its vertical and horizontal positions. Coupled with the rapid oscillation, this gives the watch an unusually high level of precision, while the silicon guarantees optimum protection. Limited edition of 188.

DE GRISOGONO MECCANICO DG WORLD FIRST With its 651 components, the Meccanico dG’s mechanical movement is one of the most intricate made today. A Haute Horlogerie timepiece with two distinct timezones, it is the first to display both analogue and digital time by mechanical means. This world first - and de Grisogono patent! features a highly complex time mechanism inside a particularly contemporary design.

CHOPARD MILLE MIGLIA GRAN TURISMO XL GMT Imposing, original and endowed with an original GMT indication, this watch combines cuttingedge mechanical engineering and sophisticated aesthetics. It is entirely attuned with the models that have made the Mille Miglia collection so sought after and houses a mechanical self-winding COSCcertified chronometer movement. The watch is also fitted with natural rubber strap resembling the tread of the 1960’s Dunlop Racing tyres.

PIERRE DEROCHE PINK GOLD GRANDCLIFF ANNUAL CALENDAR The inspiration behind this fascinating pink gold timepiece is to push back the limits of time and horological know-how. In a very limited edition of 21, this rare piece brings together such exclusive chronometer complications as a 60-minute counter and a retrograde 6-hour counter with a flyback function, combined with an annual calendar and a power reserve indicator.

HERMES DRESSAGE ANNUAL CALENDAR Adorned with hollowed Arabic numerals,the Dressage annual calendar watch houses a selfwinding movement crafted by Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier – a virtuoso of fine mechanical engineering. A single artisan assembles and adjusts the subtle choreography of the 329 parts in this exceptional calibre. The sophisticated annual-calendar mechanism drives a central pointer-type date display running over a 225° segment.

PANERAI LUMINOR MARINA AUTOMATIC 44 MM. Luminor and Marina, two names that bring to mind Officine Panerai’s specialist vocation, the construction of watches designed to be worn often, if not continuously, underwater, equipped with an extremely luminous dial. Part of Contemporary Collection, this new chronometer is offered with a newly devised metal bracelet incorporating innovative details relating to its suppleness, comfort in wear and finish.

LINDE WERDELIN TWO TIMER BIFORMETER The architectural design of the BIFORMETER range of watches is built for longevity, usefulness and functionality with no compromise on style. The defined edges and angles with handbrushed facets are unique to LINDE WERDELIN watches. The Two Timer is an analogue watch which includes a second time zone and acts as the cradle to carry the LINDE WERDELIN Land Instrument.

EBERHARD CHORNOGRAPHE 120ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE REF. 30121 Technique, elegance and attention to every detail. This elegant red gold version of the “Chronographe 120ème Anniversaire” collection fitted with an automatic cam movement. The transparent caseback enables to admire the refined movement and the particular skeleton rotor with the gilt Silhouette “120”. The special counter at 6 o’ clock has a double function: the hours-counter of the chronograph and the days indicator.

CIMIER SEVEN SEAS SEXTANT The sporty, technically refined Seven Seas Sextant chronograph is the latest addition to this marineinspired line of timepieces. Lovers of the high seas will certainly appreciate the sextant engraved on the case back as well as the navigation symbols decorating the dial and hands.

TISSOT QUADRATO AUTOMATIC Sharp-edged, sporty and robust, Tissot Quadrato Automatic watches feature strong lines, bold dimensions and powerful colour contrasts. Housing a Chronograph Automatic Valjoux movement, the chronograph elements—squared pushbuttons and counters— rhythmically underscore the striking geometric purity of the design. This is in turn offset by the rounded elements and volumes—the lugs, coloured Arabic numerals and a classically domed sapphire crystal.

PORSCHE DESIGN WORLDTIMER P’6750 The purity of lines, the character of the materials and the absolute perfection of every detail: the highly distinctive spirit of the first chronographs designed by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche in 1972 has been well and truly respected. An innovative module makes this timepiece even more user-friendly and legible. The Worldtimer P’6750 is subtly underscored by its matt or black titanium case.

JEAN RICHARD TIME SQUARE A landmark famed as the scene of constant creativity and daring experimentation, New York’s legendary Time Square has inspired the JEANRICHARD watch brand to create a world first: the Paramount Time Square features an hour display that, instead of the traditional circular turn ‘around’ the dial, follows the lines of a square. An amazing technical feat that both delights innovation lovers and thrills design purists.

HUBLOT BIG BANG AERO “Aero” — aired in a stylishly designed Big Bang case. The movement is visible through the skeleton-like cut-out dial, and intrigues the wearer while giving the chronograph a new depth. In matching tones, this mono-material 100% tungsten timepiece, breaks new ground from the inside while keeping its profile, combining in an unusual design both sharp and round angles. 44.5 mm diameter in satin-finished tungsten.

ALPINA MANUFACTURE REGULATOR Alpina Genève is celebrating its 125th anniversary with the inauguration of the first movement to be made entirely in its own workshops. While this new timepiece was inspired by the distinctive angular design of the celebrated Extreme Avalanche Regulator, it reveals its own touch of originality: the case is slightly smaller and the dial skilfully designed to harmonise with its size.

LONGINES ISTITUTO IDROGRAFICO R. MARINA WatchThe stainless steel case of this chronograph contains a mechanical movement which beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a power reserve of 42 hours. The stamped back opens to reveal an engraved caseback with the original Longines EFCo logo. The black lacquered dial is decorated with 12 Arabic numerals and has blued “baton skeleton” hands and numerals coated with superluminova.

BELL&ROSS BR03-94 B&W With its 42 mm diameter, the BR 03 INSTRUMENT, true replica of an aircraft cockpit instrument, is a real alternative to the BR 01 Instrument XXL 46 mm. Designed for professionals seeking tools with total reliability, for this new version, the Bell & Ross designers have developed an automatic Chronograph with a high-precision Swiss movement with differentiation and featuring chronograph functions.

FOR HER

Ladies Watches by Lilli Bertoni

RAYMOND WEIL SHINE JEANS Female elegance personified! With its pure lines and subtle angles, the new timepiece exudes delicate sensuality. The precious setting — blending harmoniously with the suggestive curves of the rectangular case — highlights the refined dial, available in black or mole-grey. The new strap goes perfectly with these cool, stylish tones. A subtle balance of colours and materials. To sublimate feminine charm in all its diversity, shine watches have a gift for metamorphosis. With their patented system of interchangeable straps, they can be cheerfully transformed according to the wearer’s mood or time of day.

EMILE CHOURIET KING All the nobility and exquisite charm of old Europe’s royal palaces are concentrated in this sumptuous King model. Set with over 500 precious stones, this truly luxurious timepiece is a highly successful marriage of classicism and modernity. The dial of this elegant watch is paved with 432 diamonds (2.16 cts) and 10 blue baguette sapphires, while the Bezel is set with 74 diamonds (0.64 ct) and 4 blue baguette sapphires (0.8 ct).

FRÉDÉRIQUE CONSTANT CLASSICS ART DÉCO JEWELLERY Embellished with 102 diamonds, this enduring Classics Art Déco timepiece looks stunning in its new jewellery mantle. Inspired by Art Déco, a style that was very popular in the 1920’s with the Parisian intelligentsia, the Classics Art Déco collection has become, over the years, a veritable paradigm of the refined watches made by Frédérique Constant Genève.

JEAN RICHARD BRESSEL LADY The watch dedicates its Haute Horlogerie heart to a tender romantic reverie expressed in handwritten letters on its mother-of-pearl face: “Je t’aime, un peu, beaucoup, à la folie”…Standing out against the dainty mother-of-pearl dial, the hours and minutes spin around an off-centred axis symbolising the inherent originality of JEANRICHARD. Four diamonds secure the rosé subdial, thereby underscoring the femininity of this timepiece.

CHARRIOL ACTOR MINI This line echoes the distinctive features of their larger counterparts. CHARRIOL has revised the proportions of the steel case and given the newcomers a slightly broader face, a tonneaushaped version measuring 29 x 27 millimetres and a rectangular version measuring 26 x 25.5 millimetres. They display refined and daring dials, entirely or partially clothed in mother-of-pearl and graced by large Roman or Arabic numerals.

DIOR CHRISTAL CHRONOGRAPH LIMITED EDITION A highly refined very special limited edition of 100 pieces set with 910 diamonds for an impressive 11.5 carats, this stylish and sleek 38mm chronograph is a real jewel. Cold and hard at first glance, yet so feminine with its carefully worked diamonds setting combined with black sapphire crystal, it is destined for women who live life to the fullest.

ICELINK 6 TIMEZONE SNOW The sixth dial of Icelink’s already legendary 6Timezone is a snow flurry of diamonds, precious flakes that float gently in IceFuel® liquid. An acclamation of bold luxury, this spectacular watch catches traditional watchmaking off-guard, but without rejecting its values. Uniting the creative folly of Los Angeles with the rigours of a Swiss winter, Icelink heralds the new “no complex” era.

NINA RICCI NO24 FLOWER OF TIME With the NO24, Nina Ricci has designed a truly original jewellery watch, a precious corolla opening out its petals onto a pure, round dial. The leather bracelet graces the wrist with a subtle ‘gathered’ effect, while the mother of pearl casts out moiré tints. A celestial body beaming rays of light from the wrist of a luminescent woman.

CENTURA MOGUL Spectacular, dazzling and majestic, the new 18K red gold Mogul captivates and enthrals. In this tribute to jewellery, the multiple facets of the handcut and hand-polished sapphire reflect the light, and these reflections, in turn, dance with grace and enchantment.

VERSACE CLEOPATRA Evoking the mystery and geometry of the imposing buildings of the ancient Egyptians, the Versace Cleopatra watch possesses a glamorous and exclusive personality, radiating a sophisticated and avant-garde sense of style. The horizontally shaped case combines perfectly with the braceletset with pyramidal motifs – to create a seamless and precious union.

EBEL BRASILIA LADY RED DIAL This watch collection acclaimed for its understated elegance and the refined sensuality of its soft, elegant lines, shines in an intense yet delicate shade of red that catches and holds the gaze. The case and bracelet are lit up by the radiance of 10 diamond hour-markers on the flaming dial, framed on either side by an exquisite row of the same scintillating gems.

EBERHARD CHRONOGRAPHE 120ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE LIMITED EDITION Pays homage to ladies’ beauty with a new special version dedicated to 120 ladies. The transparent caseback in sapphire glass enables to admire the cam movement and the particular rotor celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Maison. The watch comes with a white dial illuminated by mother-ofpearl details, in perfect harmony with the white alligator.

XEMEX XE 5000 IVORY A graceful design, both pure and powerful: while this chronograph will do well on racing circuits, it will also bring style and dynamism to the dayto-day life of men and women who love speed as well as comfort and exceptional legibility in a watch. Its immaculately white dial and strap and contemporary design reinforce the dynamics of this very trendy timepiece.

GIRARD-PERREGAUX WW.TC 24 HOUR SHOPPING Lit up with diamonds and alluring steps, the ww.tc 24 Hour Shopping gives the time in twenty-four time zones, with its own particular interpretation of the planet: it indicates the time not in cities, but in places famous for their fashion and luxury boutiques, such as Faubourg Saint-HonorĂŠ, Dubai or Ginza. The technical aspect of this creation is in no way inferior to the brilliant aesthetics: with the automatic winding mechanical movement GP033G0 visible through the sapphire case-back, a small second and power reserve indicator complement the world time display.

sm TREND

Spring

Warmer temperatures made for a milder winter this year. But rather than lament the lost opportunities for stylish scarves and gloves, fashionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s followers simply adjusted by bringing out spring styles a few weeks early. The feminine, flirty styles build on winter trends but inject some extra color and whimsy.

fashion trends by Beth Braverman

Colors Spring fashion appears brighter than in seasons past, with energetic sherbet colors brightening up most wardrobes. Yellow represents the hottest color of the season. Fashionforward will don cheerful, lemon-hued dresses and tops, while less daring style followers will get the trend with golden handbags, belts and shoes. Spring fashion will also show a tendency toward pinks and greens. Mixing shades in the same color family will work this spring, particularly when offset by classic khaki or white. Silvers and grays will also serve as neutral anchors to springs palette. Many designers used colors in color-block patterns or bold prints reminiscent of the 1970s. Essential pieces While the bohemian-inspired looks of recent seasons may not come back this season, one element of such look will remain: dresses. This season the wardrobe staples come in light and airy styles with feminine touches like ruffles, ribbons and bows appearing often. Volume remains important, as dresses this season appear either knee-length and full or long, draped and flowing. The long, flowing “maxi” dress works well with stacked heels and a fitted jacket or vest. Ultra-short minidresses will remain in the closet this season, and one-shouldered styles and other glamorous, asymmetrical looks will take their place. Beyond dresses, volume remains important in other essential pieces like trapeze-style tops and flirty skirts. Skinny jeans will remain important, but the most fashion-forward shoppers will turn to the new silhouette offered by wide, high-waisted jeans. The stylish pants lengthen the legs and look just right anchored by a chunkier shoe.

Materials Light and gauzy materials appear most important this spring, with organza, satins and chiffons creating the billowing, voluminous looks craved by fashionistas. These ultrafeminine, ultra light fabrics provide the perfect canvas to add the ruffles and bows that appear throughout spring fashion. Tiered garments in organza, tulle and taffeta offer flowing looks that move with the wearer and accentuates curves without showing skin. Transparent, airy fabrics have a dreamy appeal that screams with life and youth but remain appropriate for any age. Among the designers sending translucent looks down the spring 2008 runways were Alexander McQueen, Chloe and Fendi. Linen and jersey pieces offer the same lightness with a bit more structure. Style themes Just as the flowers bloom outside in springtime, they’re also blooming this year on fashion-forward clothing and accessories. Designers, including Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera and Gucci, have put flower power to work in bold, floral patterns on everything from long dresses to shoes and handbags. While this trend tends to appear each spring, this season’s designs incorporate enough fresh colors and fabrics to send fashionistas back to the stores to update their closets. Menswear remains an important inspiration for women’s fashion trends this spring. The trend manifests itself in shirtdresses, plaid prints and the tailored vests that have made their way into women’s wardrobes. Fashion heavyweights Karl Lagerfeld, Neil Barrett and Helmut Lang all offered variations of this trend in their Spring 2008 collections. Safari-inspired remains a perennial spring fashion favorite, picked up this season by designers Roberto Cavalli, Diane von Furstenberg and Oscar de la Renta. This season it appears in animal-print belts and headscarves, khaki dresses and chunky tribal jewelry. Garments will include multiple pockets and military details. 52

Accessories As clothing itself appears less embellished than in recent seasons, jewelry becomes ever more important. Top jewelry trends this season include stacked bangles, layered necklaces, hoop earrings and colorful cocktail rings. Yellow gold remains the metal of choice, but many women have begun mixing metals for an edgier look. Skinny belts replace their super-wide cousins, which have dominated outfits in recent seasons. The latest versions emerge in patent leather or animal prints and offer just a hint of the waist as they accentuate the natural waist by cinching billowing dresses and tops. Chunkier shoes remain important, with T-strap and Mary Jane styles becoming must-haves for the season. Shoes featuring solid colors and bright prints will provide the perfect finishing touch the bold print dresses and tops of the season. Stacked heels, wedges and peep-toe pumps will all offer an antidote to the flip-flops that have dominated the dressed down fashion of warmer weather.

HERMES Lindy Black natural crocrodile leather bag ICELINK 6 Timezone

EDITORIAL

Flowers allure Photo Paolo Zambaldi_Art Director Lilli Bertoni

CHOPARD Happy Sport

CARTIER Caresse d’orchidées RADO 18-carat white gold and diamonds Ceramica Chronograph

CARTIER Montre Pasha Seatimer chronographe

CARTIER Caresse d’orchidées ROMAIN JEROME 18-caratDNA white gold and diamonds Titanic

BERTOLUCCI Voglia

HARRY WINSTON Ocean Lady Biretro

TAG HEUER Carrera Calibre 1 Digital Artwork MatteoVallĂ¨@ZAT, Milano

PREVIEW

the sporting elegance

LONGINES

The Longines Conquest is the quintessential expression of the brand’s sporting elegance. Special attention has been paid to the aesthetics of the bezel, the cabochon crown and the black ceramic links that make up the bracelet. This exceptional material combines timeless glamour with novel technical features. As a subtle marriage of steel with ceramic, performance with elegance, the Longines Conquest includes technical characteristics that meet the requirements of the most demanding sportsmen and women. Both sober and sophisticated, this model is guaranteed to be noticed at the most fashionable soirées as well as in the stands at the prestigious Royal Ascot or the Melbourne Cup Carnival horse races. The Conquest line perpetuates the spirit of adventure of all those who, to discover new horizons, have dared to go farther than others. It is in this spirit, and bearing in mind the brand’s own heritage, that Longines has designed the models in the Conquest line. Its aim is to seduce today’s sportsmen and women, who concentrate on efficiency and performance without sacrificing elegance. The subtle balance between ceramic and steel is a perfect allegory of this spirit.

The Longines Conquest has a fixed bezel, a cabochon crown and a bracelet made of black ceramic links. This material is a combination of aesthetic beauty and exceptional technical features. Scratch-proof and non-allergenic, ceramic is impervious to all chemicals as well as being almost totally resistant to friction, abrasion and high temperatures. Its sheen contrasts with the brushed finish of the steel used for the case and the bracelet. The intense black of the dial with its sleek design is a subtle reminder of the quality of the ceramic. The characteristics of the models in the Conquest line meet the requirements of the most demanding sports: waterresistance to 300 m, screw-in crown and case-back, lateral protection for the crown, triple folding safety clasp. The 41 mm diameter stainless steel case houses a choice of a selfwinding, chronograph or three-hand movement. The expert craftsmanship of this blend of ceramic and steel illustrates the philosophy and attitude of Longines in associating elegance and performance.

EVENTS

Oscar

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Cotillard brings Oscar home to France

by Sherry Williams

Many pundits bet on Julie Christie to win the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role, but it was dark horse Marion Cotillard who ended up in the winner’s circle on Oscar night. The 32-year-old French actress won for her portrayal of legendary singer Edith Piaf in “La Vie en Rose.” The award came on her first Oscar nomination. Cotillard was glowing on the red carpet, where her white and silver Jean Paul Gaultier fishtail gown stood out in a sea of red, the predominant color of the evening. She showed off jewelry by Chopard, including a long champagne diamond necklace layered with brown diamond bead necklaces and a square-cut yellow diamond ring. She wore Sergio Rossi evening shoes and carried a Daniel Swarovski clutch. She broke down in tears during her acceptance speech, but she was all smiles after leaving the stage. “This is huge, this is huge,” she said as backstage workers applauded. She stopped for a makeup touchup and took a deep breath. “This is crazy, this is totally crazy. Ooh la la la la! It’s totally surreal,” she said.“I’m totally overwhelmed with joy and sparkles and fireworks and everything that goes like boom boom boom ” Cotillard told reporters backstage. Cotillard was the first French performer since 1960 to win an Oscar in the best actress category. Both her parents are also actors and drama teachers. Her father, Jean-Claude Cotillard, won the 2006 Molière Best Director Award. She said that she did not know much about Piaf when she took the role in Olivier Dahan’s film. She immersed herself in the role, “leaving only a little room to be me,” she said. Cotillard wowed audiences and critics with her physical transformation in the film. The biopic outlines the life of Piaf, who became famous after being raised by her grandmother in a brothel but died at age 47 of liver cancer after years of drug and alcohol abuse. The role was a quadruple winner for Cotillard. The Academy Award came only a few days after the Paris native picked up the French film industry’s Cesar award for best actress for “La Mome,” as the Piaf film is called in France. She also won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award and a Golden Globe.

Marlee Matlin, the Academy Award’s youngest Best Actress winner wearing Chopard’s pear and marquise shape diamond drop earrings (15 carats); Sharon Stone at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party; Hilary Swank, two time Best Actress Oscar winner in Chopard’s flower diamond hairclips, round cut diamond earrings on a French wire; Penelope Cruz wearing Chopard’s ruby (25 carats) and diamond drop earrings.

J AEGER-LECOULTRE WINS THE 114TH ARGENTINE OPEN

30th INTERNATIONAL HOT-AIRBALLOONING WEEK

Confirming the Reverso’s return to the world of polo, and following on from its victory in 2006, the Squadra was once again proclaimed “winner” of the Argentina polo championship. At the end of an extremely close match, “La Dolfina JaegerLeCoultre” team won the prestigious Abierto cup, beating Ellerstina by 16 goals to 15. Regarded as the world’s best polo player, the team captain Adolfo Cambiaso, who lent his image to the latest Reverso Squadra advertising campaign, symbolises the increasingly close-knit ties between JaegerLeCoultre and the world of Polo. Jaeger-LeCoultre is the first watchmaking brand ever to be awarded at the “Abierto”. 66

For nine whole days, this festival, unique on the world stage, offers an idyllic forum for large numbers of balloonists to pit their wits against one another each day in a series of high-altitude aerial contests. As the opening event of the international season, Château-d’Oex each time enjoys continuous growth in its popular success, welcoming several tens of thousands of visitors to this great occasion. On this note, Parmigiani Fleurier is proud to support one of the most popular events in Switzerland and to have been contributing for the last four years to the national and international profile and scope of this competition. Each year, it invites its worldwide customer base to come and discover the beauties of the Pays-d’Enhaut region.

DE GRISOGONO GSTAAD 2008 Among Mr. Fawaz Gruosi guests: Naomi Campbell, Adriana and Christian Karembeu, Ernesto Bertarelli and many others VIPs.

CENTURY... Inaugurates its first boutique in China in the luxurious Venetian Macao Grand Canal complex.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN... The grand opening of the second boutique in Beijing at Oriental Plaza.

MOTORS

Smoke on the Water by Noah Joseph

Every year Switzerland has the honor of hosting Europe’s largest annual auto show. Overshadowing smaller events in London and Bologna, while Frankfurt and Paris are forced to alternate, this year’s Geneva Auto Salon saw the world’s foremost automakers and automotive press converging once again on the city by the lake to show and be shown the latest and most exclusive luxury and performance automobiles the industry has to offer. From across Switzerland’s southern border, Italy has once again rolled out an array of the most exciting creations on four wheels. A year after unveiling its sumptuous GranTurismo, Maserati returned with the even more delectable GranTurismo S, upgrading on the base model with a more powerful 4.7liter V8, driving 440 horsepower through a new rear-mounted transaxle to optimize weight distribution. The engine was initially developed by Maserati, in collaboration with Ferrari, for sister-company Alfa Romeo. The meticulously-crafted engine provides the considerably motivation for the breathtakingly gorgeous 8C Spider, which 68

Alfa Romeo chose to unveil in its final production form right here in Switzerland. Like the 8C Competizione coupé on which it is based, only 500 examples will be made – the majority of which have already been spoken for – serving as a halo model for Alfa Romeo, which also unveiled updated versions of its Brera, Spider and 159 models in preparation for its triumphant return to the American market later this year. With these powerful, low-slung sportscars standing in the limelight, it would have been all too easy to miss the new Abarth. The scorpion brand established in 1949 by Austrian-Italian racing guru Carlo Abarth was re-launched at last year’s show as Fiat’s own in-house performance division with the introduction of the Grande Punto Abarth. In preparation for this year’s show, Abarth turned its attention to Fiat’s new retro Cinquecento, the little car that has managed to traverse traditional market segments to become an instant success, selling out across Europe. The Fiat 500 Abarth packs just 135hp, with a more powerful 160hp upgrade to follow, yet exudes an aggression arguably just as compelling as cars twice its size and ten times its price. 70

At the extreme other end of the spectrum stood Bugatti – another stoic racing marque resuscitated by an industrial giant – which brought to Geneva the latest limited edition of its already-exclusive Veyron. Prepared in collaboration with the famous Parisian fashion house, the Bugatti Veyron Hermès edition makes an exclusive automobile even more so. Automobili Lamborghini, which shares space with Bugatti under Audi’s premium umbrella, lived up to its ambitious pledge to show a new model at every major motor show each year with the new Gallardo LP560-4. Its new nameplate betrays its powertrain: a Lamborghini Prototype with 560 metric horsepower driving through all four wheels…and even sharper styling than its predecessor. Pininfarina, the Milanese carrozzeria which Ferrari turns to for designing its sublime supercars, came to Geneva with its first new concept car in three years: the Sintesi, an advanced hydrogen fuel cell-powered design that packages the most breathtaking exotic styling into a four-door prototype with environmentally-conscious credentials. Former Pininfarina designer Leonardo Fioravanti, responsible for such designs as the Ferrari Daytona and Dino 246 GT, showed the innovative Hidra concept to demonstrate its glass-surface technologies, while Italdesign, headed by Car Designer of the Century Giorgetto

Our designers have always kept in mind the future, because our most important task is to advance the further evolution of the car. Andrea Pininfarina

Giugiaro, celebrated its 40th anniversary with the bold Quaranta concept car, a sharply if controversially-styled hybrid concept. Contrasting Giugiaro’s unrivalled experience was the Maserati Chicane design study created by the graduate students of the Instituto Europeo di Design which showcased what form a future Maserati sportscar, now reportedly under development, could take. For the first time in 50 years, famous design house Bertone had to sit out this year’s show as it scrambles to escape bankruptcy. However Bertone was not completely absent from Geneva, showcasing the BAT 11 concept in the city away from the convention center. Recalling the BAT concepts from the 1950’s, the BAT 11 is an aerodynamics study based on the aforementioned Alfa Romeo 8C. Finally, iconic design house Zagato revealed the Bentley Continental GTZ, which added a splash of Italian aggression to the classically-styled British grand tourer.

Rolls-Royce chose the Swiss venue to show the public its third new model, the Phantom Coupé. Joining the Phantom limousine and convertible DropHead Coupé, the two-door luxury grand tourer continued the grand tradition of opulent luxury and stateliness in true British style. Newly independent Aston Martin showcased updated versions of both its V8 Vantage and DB9 sportscars, while Jaguar displayed new top-of-the-line Portfolio editions of both the XJ saloon and supercharged XKR sports-coupé. The last of the noteworthy British automakers to unveil new machinery was certainly not the least, as former Rolls-Royce CEO Klaus Dieter Frers and noted designer Henrik Fisker took the wraps off the production-ready version of their collaboration, the Artega GT. Koenigsegg, the exotic supercar-maker from Sweden, unveiled new special editions of the CCX and CCXR prepared for the racetrack, making us forget all about Saab and Volvo.

Meanwhile, from across the German border, Mercedes arrived with no less than five new models, including updated versions of its SL-Class roadster and CLS-Class four-door coupé. BMW took the opportunity to show the public the new convertible version of its astonishing M3 high-performance model, showcasing the latest state-of-the-art twin-clutch transmission. Two of the most intriguing cars on display in Geneva came from countries with little automotive industry at all. Holland-based Spyker Cars aims to extract itself from its fiscal quagmire with a new, more commodious long-wheelbase C8 Aileron sportscar, embellished with finely-crafted retro touches not found anywhere else. The most unique vehicle on display at the Geneva show, however, traveled the least distance to get there: the Swiss-made Rinspeed sQuba, a modern take on James Bond’s Lotus submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me. Based on the Lotus Elise, the sQuba is a fully submersible roadster – and if that strikes you as odd, which it should, it’s only the latest in a long line of quirky creations from the Swiss firm. We’ll bring you more on 007 and on Rinspeed in future issues, so stay tuned as we – like the world’s automakers represented at this year’s unforgettable Geneva Auto Salon – endeavor to bring the most alluring automotive creations right to Switzerland’s gates.

BEAUTY

With Advanced Marine Biology Cream, La Prairie has carried its research to a new level, combining five deepsea elements in a protective treatment that women and men can begin using in their 30s to counteract the earliest stages of aging skin.

Céline Cousteau, granddaughter of the legendary ocean explorer, Jacques Cousteau, is committed to increasing the awareness of challenges to the environment, specifically the sea. She is International Program Coordinator of the Ocean Futures Society, founded by her father, educator and filmmaker, Jean-Michel Cousteau, as well as a rising female star in adventure and exploration. She is also a compelling spokesperson on environmental issues, as well as empowering women to take on challenges. “I see my mission as informing people, and a new generation, about our shared responsibility to protect our environment, especially our oceans,” she says. Céline Cousteau has offered to lend her support to the introduction of La Prairie’s new Advanced Marine Biology Cream, based on unique substances derived from marine plants cultivated on land through innovative technology known as mariponics. “This is an excellent example of the responsible use of the ocean’s 76

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The Caribbean Seaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turquoise water endlessly tumbles onto the powdery sand beach at Covecastles in Anguilla, British West Indies. Arching gently backwards from the pristine beach as if in a sun salutation is the striking profile of the whitewashed series of villas designed by architect Myron Goldfinger. A northeast trade wind rustles the lush sea grapes and caresses your cheek as you look out across the sea to the green mountain vista of neighboring St. Martin. There seems no more perfect place to breathe deeply and savor the warmth of the sun on a winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. 78

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by Kathy Hagood

It’s no wonder that celebrities from Brad Pitt to Beyonce frequent world-class Anguillian resorts like Covecastles and its neighbor Altamer for cold-weather getaways. Unlike other Caribbean destinations cluttered with lowquality overdevelopment, the British Overseas Territory caters to a luxury-loving crowd by providing privacy and spacious accommodations designed with rich simplicity. Nightly rates for the best properties range from $400 to more than $5,000. “The philosophy is controlling development to draw higher quality visitors so that the island retains its unique beauty and character,” says Joe Brice, an Anguillian entrepreneur who facilitates the creation of offshore companies and has developed a new upscale condominium resort, Tiwanee Resort. Some of the island’s most exclusive vacation properties, like Cap Jucula, are classic resorts heavy on amenities while others, like Covecastles, feature second homes that are rented out to visitors much of the year to defray costs. Brice, for example, is currently marketing two and three-bedroom Mediterranean-style town homes and condominiums at his Tiwanee Resort and is offering buyers

the option of vacation rentals. Each of Anguilla’s 33 beaches is of the classic island paradise variety and many of the pristine beaches offer living coral reefs swarming with tropical fish. The 16-mile-long island thus offers great sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, diving, sailing, windsurfing and other water sports as well as glassbottom boat tours and dolphin encounters. The nearby waters are filled with wahoo, marlin, tuna, swordfish and tuna in addition to Anguillian lobster and crayfish, offering fresh catch for delicious island cuisine. Resorts restaurants concoct gourmet delights that combine French-chef expertise with West Indies and international flavors. Visitors often resort hop as well as try freestanding restaurants like Blanchard’s and Tasty’s during their stay to sample the culinary creations of some the island’s best chefs. Covecastles’ Executive Chef Dominique Thevenet of Lyons, France, for example, imports the best French produced and organically grown ingredients to combine with fresh local products. An excellent selection of wines and beers accompanies his diverse menu. “With the modern transportation system, its no problem to

get anything we need here quickly,” Thevenet says. Among Thevenet’s breakfast offerings are a changing selection of fresh-baked pastries. Breakfast orders, including piping-hot coffee or tea and fresh-squeezed orange juice, are delivered to the villas to be savored al fresco. For lunch and dinner starters include such delights as chunky lobster soup with a light tamarind ginger lime broth and stuffed crab on a bed of sesame seaweed salad. Perfectly cooked entrees range from grilled crayfish with mango ginger glazed sauce to organic baby leg of lamb with rosemary. 80

While Anguilla offers a limited amount of shopping and entertainment, it allows easy access to such pleasures via ferry to the bustling St. Martin. Anguilla does boast a newly opened Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course. The Temenos Golf Club features breath-taking views of the Caribbean and St. Martin. “With the opening of the golf course this November, we’re drawing a wider segment of the upscale market, says Jeannine Connor-Gittens, general manager of Sheriton Estates, a lavish new villa resort on a hill overlooking Cave

Pond. Luxury resort development on Anguilla was originally kicked off more than two decades ago by Covecastles, which has hosted such notables as Princess Diana. “It’s a unique property that has retained its popularity and continues to draw guests seeking quality accommodations,” says Chris Patrick, co-owner of the CKIM Group Inc. in Sebastian, Fla., a luxury travel provider offering a variety of Caribbean-island accommodations, including at a selection at pricey Mustique. Covecastles’ architecture, dramatically timeless in appearance, has successfully stood the test of

time. Its classic lines and materials, including terra cotta floor tiles and Brazilian walnut-louvered doors, are apt to keep it so. The new Grand Villas, each of which features four to five bedrooms and a private pool and tennis court, have been integrated seamlessly with the property’s one-to-four bedroom beach houses and villas. It’s no wonder that Covecastles has been featured twice in “Architectural Digest.” Architect Goldfinger, based in New York, is renown for his geometric designs inspired by vernacular Mediterranean structures and recently designed Altamer, just down the beach from Covecastles. Goldfinger’s wife, June, tastefully decorated each of Covecastle’s beach houses and villas with custom oversize rattan furniture, clay pots and natural fabrics, including raw silk. The interiors are blissfully simple, showcasing the exquisite designs of her husband and the majestic beauty of the Anguillan beach. Each villa is also outfitted with Georg Jensen silver settings and chef-level appliances and utensils truly creating a-homeaway-from-home environment. Staff members offer courteous and friendly service putting visitors immediately at ease. “This place is so much more relaxing than anywhere else we’ve ever stayed,” said Isaac Constantine of Brooklyn, N.Y. Isaac Constantine and his wife, Rachel, like many other Covecastles visitors, spent much of their vacation staying put, enjoying their ocean-side abode and the waters just a few strides from their back door. The resort provides snorkeling equipment, a small sailboat and kayaks for guests. As the day progresses and the sun shifts in the sky, the beauty of Covecastles unfolds in new ways with changing shadow and light patterns. It’s easy to slip into timelessness by hanging out in the hammock between bouts of sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. The glorious sunset is accompanied by Covecastles’ dramatic silhouette and sets the stage for a stroll down the beach. After dinner it’s time to retreat to the villa’s second floor star deck with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut chilling in the ice bucket. The faint glow of the Milky Way arcs overhead and a multitude of stars blaze in the inky sky. Every so often there’s a shooting star.

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FIVE FUN THINGS to do while staying on anguilla... 1. Snorkel or dive Anguilla’s reefs. Marine parks include Dog Island, Prickley Pear, Seal Island Reef System, Little Bay, Sandy Island, Shoal Bay Harbour Reef System and Stoney Bay Marine Park. Glassbottom boat tours and dolphin encounters are also available. 2. Visit the beach at Shoal Bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Sunbathe, swim, windsurf, parasail and dine at the casual Uncle Ernie’s BBQ. 3. Visit Scilly Cay. Take the minute ferry to the restaurant on its own tiny island for tasty West Indian barbecue as well as dancing, swimming and snorkeling. 4. If you want to take a break from the low-key upscale island paradise for more razzle-dazzle adventure take the 20-minute ferry to St. Martin/St. Maarten to explore the nearby island’s plentiful shopping, casinos and nightlife. 5. Charter a boat on nearby St. Martin/St. Maarten for a day or a week and take a tour around Anguilla and nearby islands. For more information, visit: www.capjuluca.com; www.cuisinartresort.com.

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With more than 4,000 of the world’s most discerning food enthusiasts, the 15th St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, themed “The Original”, celebrated from January 28 to February 2, 2008 a decade and a half of culinary art and events.

by Sherry Williams

At 1,800 m.a.s.l., St. Moritz’ ever creative hospitality tradition was feted at numerous parties, tasting and dinners over the six days dedicated to gastronomy. Together with the chefs of the deluxe and first class hotels of St. Moritz, top chefs hailing from three continents had more than a treat in store for their birthday guests. The St. Moritz Gourmet Festival was brought to life 15 years ago as the first event of its kind, and has remained a benchmark for all similar festivals that followed. It has gone from success to success – perhaps because it has stayed true to its guiding principle: not competition, but the amicable and creative exchange between great master chefs and young talents from around the world remains at its core. The 15th edition saw the following outstanding chefs assemble in St. Moritz: from Switzerland, Urs Gschwend (16

GaultMillau; Restaurant Aphrodite, Hotel Giardino, Ascona); from Austria, Andreas Mayer (**Michelin, “Austria’s Chef of the Year 2007”; Restaurant MAYER’s, Schloss Prielau, Zell am See); from Germany, Dieter Müller (***Michelin, highest GaultMillau rating of 19.5; Restaurant Dieter Müller, Schlosshotel Lerbach, Bergisch Gladbach) and Tim Raue (18 GaultMillau, “Chef of the Year 2007”; Restaurant 44, Swissôtel Berlin am Kürfürstendamm); from France, Emmanuel Renaut (**Michelin; Restaurant Flocons de Sel, Megève); from the United Kingdom, Theo Randall (*Michelin; Theo Randall at the Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel, London) and David Thompson (*Michelin, highestrated Thai food expert; Nahm Restaurant, The Halkin Hotel, London); from Hong Kong, Ip Chi Cheung (not only “Hong Kong’s Best Chef”, but also rated as one of the world’s best Chinese chefs; Shang Palace Restaurant, Kowloon Shangri-

La Hotel); from South Africa, Ryan Smith (formerly chef to many famous personalities around the world; Restaurant Mange Tout, Hotel Mont Rochelle, Franschhoek). Together with the resident chefs of the five deluxe hotels Badrutt’s Palace, Carlton Hotel, Kulm Hotel, Suvretta House, and Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, and of the first class hotels Crystal, Monopol, Schweizerhof, Steffani as well as the restaurant Mathis Food Affairs (Corviglia), they all celebrated “haute cuisine” on Top of the World. The official events in which all chefs participated have long achieved cult status. Getting festivities off to a good start at the opening party on January 28th was the legendary ‘Grand Gourmet Cocktail’ at the Carlton Hotel, which welcomed chefs and guests in new splendor after an 18-month renovation.

The “Kitchen Party” at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel allowed ones to experience cooking action live – and thanks to the apron and cutlery provided, to taste directly from the sizzling pans. The “Gourmet Safaris” lead one from course to course, each enjoyed at a different Chef’s Table at the kitchens of the participating hotels. And the venue of the “Grand Gourmet Finale” on February 2, 2008 was no less exceptional: the VIP Tent of the frozen lake of St. Moritz, where each visiting chef had one course to demonstrate his own personal culinary style, perfectly blended to a full menu of the superlative. Besides the “Gourmet Dîners Dégustation” served every evening at the partner hotels, wine and Champagne tasting were a further outstanding highlight.

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For the first time Nicola Trussardi Foundation has opened the doors of Palazzo Litta, a 17th century structure in the historical center of Milan, to contemporary art expression. The event coincides with the first anthological exhibition in Italy of the Swiss duo Peter Fischli and David Weiss, winners of the Gold Lion at the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003 with the work “Delays and Revolutions.” In this prestigious contest the two artists organize a body of research maturated in more than 25 years of collaboration that allowed their heterogeneity and complexity to transpire. Both born in Zurich, they undertook separate training. Weiss studied in the art schools of Zurich and Basel, and also embraced the German and Dutch expositive environment; Fischli attended the Belle Arti Academy of Urbino and Bologna in Italy. Their paths met in 1979, when their perspectives converged and interweaved, guided by the paradigm that marked them in their personal and collective exhibitions in prestigious museums. Among them were the Tate Modern Gallery in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Guggenheim in New York. The show “Other Flowers and Other Questions” receives the visitor in a place of apparent continuity. The first work, “Lamp” (2008), doesn’t introduce itself but turn up, surrounded by photographic images evocative of a passage, reminiscent of a daily object coeval of the 17th century space that resurfaces, denatured in the synthetic material sculpted in the black painted polyurethane. The path proceeds through objects continuously de-contextualized — artificial elements hidden in the perception — that in the meantime is seen in 88

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the two-dimensional dynamism of video projections. The peak is made concrete in the renowned footage “The Right Way” (1983), a controversial work recognized at the time by critics as an example of philosophical character and an expression close to the world of Walt Disney. A significant space is given to the work “The Way Things Go” (1986-87), documented by the relative “making of” and exemplary of the strong ironic mark about the re-proposition of the false randomness about how things occur. It well represents the authors’ point of view toward reality, a complex and ambiguous but investigable set of curious sequences. 90

An investigation arises again in a tri-dimensional space in the dead natures of synthetic material (“The Raft,” 1982) and in the 92 clay sculptures of “Suddenly This Overview,” organically molded between 1981 and 2006, and exposed like particles of a present continuously picked up in common objects and situations. Through the years the two artists will be recognized as “the prophets of an art of childish amazement, ferocious skepticism and primal stupor,” drawing the heritage of Marcel Duchamp and the Dadaist movement to actualize the intentions and the functionality of ready-made.

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World-famous jeweler de GRISOGONO is launching a collection of exquisite leather bags. Thanks to a selection of the finest handcrafted leather bags made by the best Florentine artisans, Fawaz Gruosi reinterprets the aesthetic codes of his Company with perfect attention to detail. de GRISOGONO isn’t a newcomer to over-the-top accessories: in the past, it was the first jeweler to set a cellphone with black diamonds – or a pair of handcuffs, one in white diamonds and one in black diamonds, with matching keys! Or still oversize sunglasses set with diamonds and adorned with jeweled ladybugs for good luck…. As with its jewelry and watch collections, the new handbags are not for the faint of heart who are more comfortable blending in the background! These are handbags for the self-confident, vibrant and feminine woman, the type of woman Fawaz Gruosi always has in mind in every one of his designs. The fashionista will love the rainbow of colors that will compliment her wardrobe, and the soft feel of supple leather delicately hand-embossed in signature de GRISOGONO style. The savvy woman will appreciate the luxurious silk finishings in contrasting colors – and the sophisticated woman will revel in the subtle touch of 18-K gold finishings. The de GRISOGONO handbags, like the exquisite jewelry collections, aren’t just bags: they are a lifestyle. From New York to Paris via Tokyo, they embody Chic and Style. Handmade in Florence in very limited quantities, they are sold exclusively in the fifteen de GRISOGONO boutiques around the world. Catch them if you can! 92

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