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(Clockwise from top left) A personal welcome aboard our Private Jet; Silver Service onboard; Chichen Itza in Mexico; the iconic city of Sydney; Moai statues on Easter Island; the Taj Mahal seen from our hotel; Bustling Delhi; Sosussvlei in Namibia; the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro; wildlife on the Serengeti plains; the Angkor Wat temple site in Cambodia, and majestic Iguassu Falls in Brazil.

LUXURY CRUISING AT 35,000 FEET There’s no better way to explore the world’s most remote and exotic destinations than on an escorted tour by private jet says Scott Manson Have you ever dreamt of wandering like a Maharajah in the grounds of the Taj Mahal, trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda or even completing a full circumnavigation of the globe in the wake of Sir Frances Drake? Well, now you can, courtesy of Captain’s Choice, the leader in luxury escorted travel.

All these experiences, and many more, feature in their unrivalled selection of tours by luxury private jet.

For many, the dream of visiting exotic, iconic destinations can be thwarted by the complexities of planning such a journey, or concerns about safety and comfort. But with Captain’s Choice everything is taken care of for you. Itineraries are meticulously planned to include all the must-see sights as well as hidden gems. Accommodation is in some of the world’s finest hotels and you will dine at superb restaurants at each destination, with the option to make your own choice on Dine-Around evenings.

And in seelcted destionations there is a wide choice of sightseeing options. Throughout, travellers are accompanied by a dedicated flight crew and looked after by an experienced tour escort team which even includes a tour doctor, for ultimate peace of mind, especially in remote places.

The real luxury of these tours is being able to travel by private jet. It’s an experience that is exclusive from the very start when you check-in - VIP style - at the luxurious Harrods Private Jet terminal at Luton airport. On board you will enjoy the comfort of businessclass seats, wide aisles, fine hospitality and a standard of personalised service that you won’t find on a scheduled flight. More importantly, private jet travel means that flights can be planned at convenient times of day and airports chosen to be within easy reach of each destination. And you won’t have the hassles associated with some larger airports such as immigration queues and baggage

handling, which are all taken care of for you (wherever possible) making the journey much more civilized than regular travel.

Captain’s Choice Exotic India & Mountain Kingdoms 19 day tour departing September 2014 takes you to Oman, India, Nepal and Bhutan - countries steeped in fascinating history and culture and boasting jaw-dropping landscapes. Highlights include seeing the sun rise over the Ganges in Varanasi, a stay in Kathmandu surrounded by the Himalayan peaks, the stunning landscapes of Bhutan’s Paro Valley, and the dazzling Taj Mahal.

A new tour for 2015, Ultimate Africa, is an incredible 25 day adventure on which you will criss-cross this immense continent and discover a wide ranges of cultures, landscapes and wildlife as you visit Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia.

For a truly worldwide adventure, how about the Captain’s Choice Circumnavigation of the Globe tour? You will fly around the world taking in Mexico, Brazil, Easter Island, Tahiti, Australia, Cambodia, India and Africa. Visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, the Khmer temples of Angkor Wat and the breathtaking Taj Mahal. Soak up the lively carnival atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro, and explore Easter Island. Not to mention relaxing in tranquil Tahiti, experiencing the power of Iguassu Falls, visiting the iconic city of Sydney and going on Safari in the Serengeti National Park.

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From the editor

Contributors

‘It’s not an argument, we’re having a robust discussion.’ This was just one of the amusing phrases bandied around when the Tempus team was putting together its Baselworld special, which you’ll find on page 59. It’s a 20-page behemoth, partly down to the wealth of great watches on display at the show, but also down to every team member’s tenacity when it came to defending their choices. What you’ll read, then, is a brilliant snapshot from the annual bellweather of the timepiece industry.

Tempus is proud to work with some of the UK’s finest timepiece and luxury writers, including:

We also talk to movie star and Tag-Heuer ambassador Cameron Diaz on page 53, discover the latest trends (and key etiquette) in the world of shooting (page 47) and visit the atmospheric atelier of Richard Hoptroff – a physicist turned British watchmaker who has created the world’s first atomic-powered pocket watch (page 87).

Elsewhere we discover the best summer cocktails, wines and barbecue-friendly champagnes, plus there’s a snapshot of some of the finest properties currently on sale in the international real estate market. Lastly, closer to home, we head down to London’s Chiltern Street, currently one of the hippest enclaves in the capital, and give you a guide to the best that the street has to offer.

Ken Kessler

Juliet Kinsman

Alex Doak

Kyle Fortune

One of the world’s most highly respected watch writers, Ken also pens pieces for Tempus on highend audio products, which is another of his passions

As the editor-inchief for Mr and Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel guide, Juliet is a fabulous source of knowledge of the best of luxury travel

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Inside ISSUE TWENTY SIX

18 Take Me There

59 Ones To Watch What will be

We head to Qufu, China, to check out arguably the most beautiful hotel in the Shangri-La group

gracing the well-dressed wrist this year? It’s all here in our massive Baselworld review

21 Luxury Briefing This month’s

87 The Atomic Man We head to the

loveliest luxury offerings

remarkable workshop of Richard Hoptroff to find out more about his eponymous watch and clock brand

31 Food and Drink Where to eat,

90 A Taste of Summer

drink and be merry 35 The Word

From warm weather cocktails to the best champagnes to match with food, we’ve got your summer drinks covered

Scott Manson on London’s new wave of casual dining

99 Dream Living Looking to invest in

37 Auction Watch

Our pick of the best pieces going under the hammer

an amazing property? Don’t buy a thing until you’ve seen our guide to some of the best on the market

38 The Watch Snob

106 Horsing Around

Jay Boisvert takes a trip to Maranello and Modena, courtesy of Ferrari, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s greatest motor manufacturer

AskMen’s columnist pulls no punches when solving your horological conundrums 40 Fashion and Accessories

111 Playtime

The latest in luxe

44 Object of Desire

How the Jetsurf board became the must-have toy for luxury yacht owners 2 6

114 Easy Living

All eyes are on Audemars Piguet’s latest timepiece 47 Style Advice: Shooting Accessories

What to wear and essential etiquette for a shooting trip

A stay at London’s Mandarin Oriental hotel is a joyful affair

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53 Good Times

Movie star and TAG-Heuer ambassador Cameron Diaz reveals all

117 Rebirth of Cool An essential guide

to hip, villagey Chiltern Street, in the heart of Marylebone

122 Moments in Time Intrepid explorer Special thanks: Steve McC ubbin, Christina Ryder and Graeme Allen

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Shangri-La Hotel

QU FU, C H I N A

We rarely run pictures of new hotels in this section, but the fabulous design of the Shangri-La hotel group’s latest Asian outpost deserved pride of place in Tempus. Created by renowned design studio AB Concept, it combines traditional features, such as delicate latticework, imposing pagoda-style pillars and calligraphy, with modern, elegant luxury. It’s a fitting tribute to the city of Qufu, the home town of Confucius, and provides the perfect base for visitors to explore this quaint, traditional and welcoming destination.

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There will also be a range of accessible systems from both Naim and Focal on demonstration for you to enjoy.

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Because the best things in life aren't free Made in Britain

DAV I D B ROW N AU TO M OT I V E Monaco’s Top Marques show is always a feast for the luxury connoisseur and Tempus was particularly taken by this feat of British engineering – the Speedback GT, made by David Brown Automotive, which stole the show. With the styling of a classic Aston Martin, a drivetrain from a Jaguar XKR and a production run of just 100 vehicles, this hand-built £600,000 car has already got the attention of petrolheads worldwide. It’s a grand tourer, rather than a track day demon, and the picnic bench that retracts from the boot neatly encapsulates that intention. davidbrownautomotive.com

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The key to luxury

S ELECT ED J EW ELS

In the rarified world of automobile one-upmanship, German brand Selected Jewels has taken it to the next level with the release of its Golden Key range. Customers can get the keyholder to their car hand-crafted in rose, white or yellow gold (or platinum), and then surrounded by a range of up to 300 brilliant top quality gemstones. The bespoke feel is further enhanced by engraving, which could be a family crest, or another symbol personal to the owner. The six-week process results in a stunning, yet practical piece of automotive art. selected-jewels.info

Long-stay London

T H E R ES I D EN C ES AT W

W London, one of the capital’s hottest hotels, has just unveiled its latest offering for long-stay guests – The Residences. Offering spectacular views across the London skyline, The Residences comprise 11 exclusive two- and three-bedroom duplex penthouses. Ranging from 1,125 sq ft to 1,890 sq ft, and designed for the most discerning residents, the newly remodelled apartments have been furnished with a mix of both specially commissioned bespoke pieces and classic designs. A true taste of the high life. wlondonresidences.co.uk

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Golfer’s paradise

T H E R EN A I SSA N C E C LU B

The members-only East Lothian-based Renaissance Club has been lauded by critics and golfing professionals since launch, with Golf Monthly describing it as the Best New Course in Great Britain and Ireland. Now non-members have the chance to experience this exquisite Tom Doakdesigned links course, thanks to a new initiative called One Time Experience. This allows visitors to play the 18-hole course, stay in the club’s luxury hotel and use its gym and spa facilities. This being the Golf Coast, guests might also want to take the opportunity to visit the area’s three other fine courses – Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick. trcaa.com

Consider the evidence

DY N AU D I O

The ultimate expression of high-end audio brand Dynaudio’s range has arrived in the form of the Evidence Platinum loudspeakers. Weighing 115kg apiece and crafted at the brand’s HQ in Skandeborg, Denmark from the finest, most acoustically optimal materials available, they provide the ultimate listening experience. In short, they bring you closer to the music. dynaudio.com

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East side living

T H E C H A R LES

New York’s East Side has long been the area of choice for those looking for luxury living with an urban edge, and property hunters now have a fabulous new residential tower to put on their mustcheck list. Located at 1355 First Avenue and slated for completion later this year, The Charles is the city’s first full-floor-only residential tower, climbing 32 storeys into the city’s famous skyline. The project has already broken a price record for the neighbourhood, with the sale of its four-storey penthouse for $38m, more than double the highest price ever paid in this area. Current available apartments start at $6m. charlesnyc.com

Aquatic inspiration

B O U C H ERO N

Among the many beautiful jewellery watches we spotted at this year’s Baselworld, one of the standouts was Boucheron’s Epure Oursin Bleu. This charming and original timepiece is designed to look like the shell of a spiny sea urchin, with its glossy blue cabochon sapphires and diamonds decreasing in size towards the centre. A wonderful example of the artistry of this French watch and jewellery maker. boucheron.com

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Crystal clear

LA LI QU E

When it comes to luxury collaborations, there are few more appealing than a team-up between prestige timepiece brand Parmigiani and Lalique, the French crystal maker. Together, they have created this stunning 15-day table clock, combining the unique skills of both houses. Available in clear, red or blue crystal, it allows the owner to see the 180-part, 19-jewel construction and appreciate the artistry that goes into this beautiful piece. lalique.com

The look of luxe

M O N D ELLI A N I

Just launched in the UK, Mondelliani is an Italian eyewear brand with a great line in colourful, handmade on-trend sunglasses. Designed as unisex pieces, they take inspiration from the shapes of the classic wine glasses and the colours of Italian wines. Other pieces in the collection take design cues from the colours of the Mediterranean. Great statement accessories for men and women. mondelliani.it

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Precision engineering

Z EI TW I N K EL

With its classic, clean design and supreme legibility, not to mention a great in-house automatic movement, the Zeitwinkel 273° has long been a choice of the in-theknow horophile. This year’s Baselworld saw Zeitwinkel take a daring step – at least for a sober Swiss watch brand – of introducing an eye-catching blue and gold version of its flagship model. Better still, all of the brand’s gold is ethically sourced from small-scale mines, making for luxury with a conscience. zeitwinkel.ch

Flying colours

H A P PY D ES I G N

So you’ve got the private jet, but something’s still niggling you. It’s the fact that, as lovely as it is, your business jet looks very similar to every other one. Step forward France-based Happy Design studio, specialists in the design and painting of aircraft and helicopter livery. Starting with a 3D model rendering they can give your aircraft a unique bespoke paint job, providing much-coveted standout on the airstrip. happydesign.net

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TRENDS AND NEWS FROM THE BEST BARS AND KITCHENS THE GREENHOUSE

Reviewed by Scott Manson

Tucked away down a quiet Mayfair side street sits this venerable London dining institution, a two Michelinstarred joint untroubled by fast-moving fads and trends, concentrating instead on technical brilliance under the watchful eyes of head chef Arnaud Bignon. I’ve previously enjoyed his cooking when he was in charge of Athens’ celebrated Spondi restaurant, and on the strength of this visit he seems to be settling perfectly into his new home in the capital.

The Greenhouse experience starts before you’ve even entered the restaurant, with visitors entering the oasis of calm that is the venue’s elegant, decked front garden – a tree-lined space that transports you through to a cool, spacious and well thought-out dining room.The room was buzzing during our weekday lunch and there were plenty of staff on hand to guide us through the menu – particularly useful when it came to the 3,000-strong wine list.

As for the food, the kitchen’s brilliance was established from the off, with a tiny tomato meringue amuse-bouche providing a flavour-packed hit of essence of tomato. We also enjoyed a tiny log of foie gras, served with sweet muesli and fig confit, and Cornish crab accompanied by an intriguing cauliflower cream, mint jelly and apple. Special mention must also go to bread selection, which was sublime. Like most men of a certain age, I tend to avoid carb overload, but these were too good to pass up. Reader, I tried every one.

Mains comprised a chunk of pearly turbot, served with baby artichokes, cockles, kaffir lime and pak choi cress, plus a beautiful piece of Dorset lamb carved into a cute rectangle shape and served pink. Again, this is a dish that bears repeat eating.

Indeed, while many would see this restaurant as a place for a

special occasion, I’d argue that with its impressive set lunch option, and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere, this beautiful dining room demands repeat visits. thegreenhouserestaurant.co.uk

AFTERNOON TEA WITH A DIFFERENCE Mr Fogg’s, the bar of choice for the Mayfair post-work crowd and one of the quirkiest drinking spaces in the area, has introduced the wonderfully named Tipsy Tea to its offerings. Served with charm and efficiency in a Victorian-style setting, guests can enjoy a delicate array of dainty sandwiches, cakes, pastries and petits fours, served alongside tea-infused cocktails (in teapots, of course), including a zingy Earl Greybased gin cooler and another that combines English breakfast tea with crème de bergamot, lemon juice and bee polled sugar. An elegant way to spend an afternoon. mr-foggs.com

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MARGAUX Until now, South Kensington has missed out on the round of interesting new restaurant openings in the capital. The launch of Margaux, designed by the team responsible for Dabbous, is a welcome addition to the area, not least because head chef Xavier Castella Vilamajo has previously worked at Zuma, Iberica and El Bulli – the sort of CV that whets the appetite of every serious foodie.

The menu comprises a fashionable mix of French and Italian dishes, served

The Chosen Ones

By Peter Dean

Sir Alex Ferguson was a football manager who always displayed a canny sense of timing and value when it came to buying and selling players. When I heard the news that Sir Alex was to sell a large chunk of his wine collection, some 5,000 bottles estimated to raise £3m, I thought that he couldn’t have picked a worse time, as the bottom has fallen out of the Bordeaux market and values have struggled of late.

But when I saw what the wily old fox was selling, it told a different story. Two-thirds of the collection is from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, the most ‘in vogue’ and impossible-to-secure Burgundy there is.

The timing is perfect, although don’t expect to see David Moyes putting his hand up in the auction room.

Reviewed by Jay Boisvert in a space on Old Brompton Road that feels more New York cool than it does ‘ladies who lunch’. There’s a huge copper bar that stretches almost the length of the room, plus metal furniture, exposed brickwork and inspired lighting making it an excellent venue for both a business lunch or a party with friends.

My dinner visit allowed me to investigate the restaurant’s renowned wine list – let’s face it, if you call yourself Margaux then you need to

offer oenophiles something special – and the waitress guided us perfectly. With a beautiful bottle of Californian pinot noir on the table, I kicked off with a thick, creamy mushroom risotto, with each grain of rice offering the perfect level of bite. The boldness of the pinot also worked well with the main course – the Gallic classic that is beef bourguignon.

The home-baked bread served well for mopping up duties – I didn’t want to miss a drop of that rich sauce – while tender, melt-in-the-mouth pieces of beef brought memories of happy holidays in France come flooding back.

When it came to dessert, it was hard to resist the delights of the cheese selection.

All the options were strong but the standout was the Blue Des Causses, a blue cheese from the Midi Pyrenees with a creamy, spicy punch. This is confident, inventive modern European cooking at its best – highly recommended. barmargaux.co.uk

Highlights from the sale

dip eight years ago. The market for Burgundy has gone stratospheric of late so this estimate is conservative – it costs at least £10k a bottle in the open market. Given that Sir Alex is making sure that the provenance and his ownership are carefully recorded this is one case that I think will smash the estimate, especially since ‘99 was a special year for Manchester United.

Petrus, Pomerol, Grand Vin 2000

Sir Alex used to have ‘special bottles’ reserved to drink after a game and which he often shared with the opposing manager. He tells a great story where, having finally won the Champions League Cup Final in 1999, a prepared bottle of Petrus ‘61 was decanted and prepped for slow, satisfied enjoyment of the highest order.

Unfortunately a few of the players descended to the gaffer’s room and proceeded to knock it back, unaware that they were guzzling a £5k bottle of wine. The Petrus 2000 is one of the few wines to be awarded a perfect 100 points

by Parker.

Christie’s estimate: £32-£42,000 for 12 bottles

Romanee-Conti Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits 1999

DRC, as it is affectionately known in the trade, was fetching about £90k a six-pack in 1990 but took a big

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Christie’s estimate: £50-65,000 for six bottles

Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, 2004

Classic Italian wines are one of Sir Alex’s real loves and they don’t come more classic than this, one of the original ‘Super Tuscans’, a movement that chose to ignore the rules and regulations that had restricted Italian winemakers.

The wine first started appearing in 1968 and it was given its own appellation in 1994 – Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. And wines don’t get higher recognition than that.

Christie’s estimate: £600-700 for six bottles

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The new wave of casual dining

Scott Manson

Scott Manson is the editor of Tempus

BLAME IT ON the financial crisis, blame it on the rise of ‘no bookings’ dining spots, blame it, if you like, on the boogie, but London’s fine dining restaurants are slowly turning from hushed temples of gastronomy to become altogether more relaxed affairs.

Marcus Wareing, one of the capital’s top chefs, recently said he wanted to introduce a “dinner party atmosphere” to his two Michelin-star Knightsbridge restaurant, advising his waiters to be more American and less French in their approach, thus attempting to end the stuffiness that many associate with this kind of dining.

You know the sort of thing – haughty waiters, endless explanations of each course and constant interruptions to pour wine or water. Honestly, put the wine on the table, or by the side in an ice bucket, and I am perfectly capable of pouring it myself.

The lack of tablecloths and fussy service doesn’t mean the food quality suffers though, and nor does the price. Look at Dabbous, one of the hottest London restaurants of last year. It’s a hip and casual dining experience, but the technical brilliance of the kitchen is unquestionable.

Elsewhere, Russell Norman’s empire (Polpo et al) has captured the imagination of the capital’s foodies, combining brilliant cooking with a buzzy, relaxed ambience.

As well as Marcus Wareing’s new approach at his eponymous restaurant – now rebranded under the more brasserie-style MARCUS name – there is also the Pollen Street Social, overseen by former Gordon Ramsay protégé Jason Atherton. It’s a fun, informal experience – the polar opposite of what many consider to be fine dining. It features wildly inventive cooking and has rightly been celebrated as one of London’s best dining rooms.

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The fussy cheffery of molecular gastronomy also seems to be fading as chefs rediscover more traditional skills, such as foraging, pickling and smoking. Crucially, this also allows them more money to spend on the actual ingredients, rather than expensive techniques.

Elsewhere, those seeking a playful, unsnooty dining experience should visit Pont Plage, a crustacean, sashimi and ceviche bar set up outside the legendary Le Pont de la Tour on the banks of the Thames. Alternatively, top chef Nuno Mendes – formerly of Viajante – has set the gastronomic world on fire with his brilliant take on modern American food at the newly launched Chiltern Firehouse in the increasingly fashionable area of Marylebone. If you can secure a booking, this place is a must-check.

Customer-friendly dining, with chefs cooking for your pleasure rather than for a Michelin inspector? By jove, I think we might be on to something…

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Underthe hammer From rare coins and medals to watch sales, here’s a pick of the best that auctioneers have on offer Bonhams

The Los Angeles outpost of this international auction house has announced an intriguing sale of rare coins and medals. The pieces are from the famed Kernochan Family Collection and include the 1859 PCGS PR62+ Cameo $20 (pictured), one of the great rarities in the US coin series, and a highlight of the 24 coin collection.

Estimated at $100,000 to $150,000.

The Rare Coins and Medals: Featuring the Kernochan Family Collection and the Champagne Lanson Collection Part II sale is on 2 June bonhams.com

Sotheby’s

Specialist musical instrument auctioneers Ingles & Hayday are selling a collection of 180 violins, violas, cellos and bows, with some of the proceeds going to the charity Luthiers Sans Frontières, from Sotheby’s New Bond Street showroom. The sale includes this fine example of 18th-century Venetian violin making by Santo Serafin (b Udine, 1699; d Venice 1776), dating from 1743.

Estimated at £200,000 to £300,000.

Ingles & Hayday Fine Instruments Auction is on 13 May. sothebys.com

Fellows

The Birmingham-based auction houses hosts bi-monthly watch sales which are renowned for being filled with fascinating pieces, many of them at outstandingly good prices. May’s auction saw this circa 1995 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, in a rather fetching blue and gold colourway, hit the stand at an estimate of £3,400 to £4,400.

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I see they are about to launch in the UK, which is the reason I ask.

(To be more specific, the model I’m considering is the Tudor Pelagos with titanium case and ceramic bezel).

Thanks for the help.

I suppose I only have myself to blame for the fact that everyone and their brother and their dog and cat and budgie and their postman, for all I know, seems to think I hate inexpensive watches as a class. What I have done in the past is present my own personal preferences as ex cathedra pronouncements, and that I feel justified because of my incredible grasp of the essential points of the horological arts and sciences is beside the point; I have been a party to creating confusion. Let me clarify something. There is nothing objectively wrong with such watches; indeed, they serve a noble purpose in allowing those who might otherwise not be able to enjoy a mechanical watch to do so. There are perfectly respectable watches to be had in the lower end, just as there are perfectly awful, shoddily designed, listlessly made pieces of excruciatingly ill-conceived junk in the high end (which are there for all to see if you can do so past the carefully

obsequious smiles of the boutique staff and the powerfully distorting effect of the money you pay.) That there are virtually none that I am personally interested in is obvious to any regular reader, but that doesn’t mean they’re objectively bad (whatever that means.) My own tastes may or may not be instructive but they should be taken for what they are, and no more emulated for their own sake than you would in your own life ape my inexplicable but long-standing preference for petite, argumentative brunettes with well-defined biceps. Tudor, therefore, I can recommend sincerely, if not with the warmth of personal enthusiasm. They’re solidly made, mostly devoid of silly attempts to be au courant (I said, “mostly”, advisedly; the Fastrider is a pretty risible attempt to pander to the base, as they say) and moreover they do nice things to the stock ETA movements they use, virtually none of which are cosmetic and most of which are sensible functional improvements. I’m totally disinterested in Tudor but if I weren’t, the Pelagos is the one I’d choose.

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Dear Watch Snob, I’m an avid reader of your nicely penned, well intentioned advice — I have actually followed it, as you convinced me to buy a Sinn over a Stowa. I know you have no great opinion of digital watches, but can

you find any redeeming qualities on the Ventura line of automatic digitals? It would seem to me they answer to many of your demands for a decent watch: mechanical in-house movement, hardened cases, sapphire crystal, innovation in styling and a ‘complication’.

I have a certain morbid fascination with these mongrel watches, which I find quite a lot more interesting than other selfwinding watches that use a rotor to charge a capacitor but have a conventional face — like putting lithium ion batteries and an electric engine in the body of an Alvis roadster.

First of all, the designs have a nice retrofuturistic flavour to them and, second, they seem to come by them honestly (unlike so many other such things). Moreover, they seem like something Kier Dullea might have worn in 2001: A Space Odyssey, which I’ve had a sentimental fondness for every since accidentally running across a screening, projected on a purloined bedsheet, of a contraband print being shown in a grotto behind Le Rosey, as I wandered through the woods during my last year while under the influence of a poorly characterised species of psychoactive fungus that used to grow behind the rugby pitch. (You can’t make this stuff up.)

Anyhow, despite that I have no personal interest in any such thing, but if such a Proustian madeleine is your, haha, cup of tea, I feel you may imbibe without guilt.

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he smile says it all. As Nash Masood, creative director of Emmett, circles around me, checking the fit and finish of the handmade shirt he and his team have crafted for me, it’s clear that he’s pleased with his work.

“Look at the shoulders,” he says. “It sits perfectly at the edge of each shoulder, plus it hugs your back neatly and the collar is just so.”

We both grin at each other. Two men bonding over a piece of tailored cloth. It sounds ridiculous, it is ridiculous but, hell, this is one fine piece of clothing.

The story started a month before when I visited Nash (pictured right) in his studio beneath Emmett’s Jermyn Street store.

I like Jermyn Street – it has a traditional feel, with many of its men’s outfitters plying their trade there for decades. One criticism could be, though, that some of the stores feel a little old-fashioned.

However, Emmett’s style is bang up to date. Little wonder when it’s directed by Nash, a hip, livewire chap whose healthy irreverence for the traditions of Jermyn Street are refreshing.

“From the moment you come in, I am sizing you up,” he says. “Not just your

measurements, but how you hold yourself, what you do for a living, where you might wear the shirt we’re going to create and so on.

Then it’s about listening and collaborating with the customer.”

After a quick admonishing regarding how I wear my jeans – too low, apparently – Nash goes on to show me a variety of colours and shirt styles to choose from. I choose the ‘Dermot’. This, incidentally, is my name for it as it’s same style that Dermot O’Leary – a regular in Nash’s studio – sports when presenting The X Factor. There then follows a series of micro-adjustments to ensure that the piece is totally bespoke.

“Most of my customers order three shirts at a time,” says Nash. “And once I have your measurements – unless your body shape changes – we can produce more shirts and ship them to you whenever you want.”

The store also offers a great selection of ready-to-wear shirts, with each range made in a limited edition of 25. However, if you’re visiting ‘London’s street for men’ then you really owe it to yourself to let Nash work his magic. Like me, you’ll be grinning like a sartorially satisfied Cheshire cat before you’ve stepped out of the door. emmettlondon.com

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“Shooting clothing hasn’t changed a great deal over the years. The breeks and jackets may have become more tailored, but many shooting enthusiasts still sport the same sartorial style. However, with shooting growing in popularity with many new, younger guns arriving, the old baggy Barbour and smelly tweed trousers just don’t cut it anymore.

Here at Ray Ward we’re fast establishing ourselves as the ‘Youngest London Gunmakers’, not only for our bespoke shotguns made by the finest craftsmen in the gunmaking trade, but also for our range of accessories for men and women.

They embody the traditions of the past but with an eye to the future in terms of the detailing and cloth used. We recognise that the younger customer may not be in

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the field every weekend and therefore needs a garment that is both traditional and yet versatile – that can be used in town or country. And while we still stock the traditional tweed shooting suits, – all made in the UK – this year’s collection sees some welcome additions, such as a tweed parka-style jacket and a brown loden coat that would look as at home over a city suit as they would over breeks, shirt and tie for a high bird day on Exmoor.

Every item has carefully thought-out technical features, such as action backs and protective cuff s, that have been designed to embody both the style and functionality required when off to a winter business meeting in Mayfair or a shooting party at one of the country’s finest estates.” rayward.co.uk

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Gwyn Evans, managing director of the celebrated hotel and game shooting estate in Wales, on key shooting etiquette

“A growing trend in recent years has led to many so-called ‘English’ gunmakers manufacturing their guns from parts imported from other countries and, in the worst cases, importing the guns entirely and rebranding them with ‘English’ brand names.

At Longthorne Gunmakers we’re proud to say that we manufacture entirely in-house at our Lancashire workshops in the north west of England.

Britain has a great engineering heritage and this combines with the creative skills of our in-house artist, Chloe Longthorne Stewart, to allow us to craft innovative and exquisite shotguns to our client’s specifications. We use a combination of traditional methods and modern technologies, which are ideally suited to present day demands and ammunition. Indeed, we believe we are the only UK manufacturer currently proofing our guns for magnum steel shot.

Every Longthorne shotgun is bespoke and a true sidelock in all gauges. Innovative barrel design also results in a well -balanced gun with low recoil,

which has negligible ‘muzzle flip’. Better still, because of the high specification materials we use, the weight is reduced but the strength is increased.

A typical Hesketh gun with 30-inch barrels, for example, weighs around 7lb. The best way, though, to really get a gun that fits is to visit us and try some for yourself. Alternatively, we attend a number of events over the year and you’ll find details of these on our website. Come and say hello.” longthorneguns.com

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“The first rule is to reply to your shoot invitation promptly. From a host’s perspective, getting a team of eight busy people together on the same day is comparable to herding cats. Therefore, accept their invitation in good time.

You also need to ensure that you have all the kit you require on the day, from your gun to your wellies. If you are not a regular visitor to the field then you should arrange use of guns, 4WD travel, cartridges and so on. Most important you should have enough cash for all gratuities (tips for gamekeepers, loaders and any other necessary staff ). Your host can advise on this.

On the day you should give the safety briefing your full attention as there may be unusual quirks to the day which you have not encountered while shooting on other estates. The host will also clarify the quarry for the day and any necessary timings. After this, pegs will be drawn and you will boot up and move off to the first drive.

There are three crucial things to remember when you are on your peg: do not poach your neighbour’s birds, shoot at the more sporting birds (providing they’re within your capabilities) and, most important, shoot safely.

Before leaving, there are a few traditional formalities that need to be taken care of. First, if you have a loader he will have cleaned your gun ready for you to depart. Make sure you thank him and pass a tip for his services. The host will introduce you to the head gamekeeper who will give you a brace of the day’s quarry to take home with you.

Again, you should make sure you thank him for his services on the day and tip him Lastly, a letter of thanks never goes amiss and you should always return an invitation, whether it be a reciprocal day’s shooting, a day’s fishing or something a little different, such as a trip to the races.” bettwshall.com

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Think of Pro Hunter, then, to Rolex as AMG is to Mercedes-Benz – a modifier that adds value and interest to an already fine product. Indeed, the designs not only pay homage to the golden years of Rolex of the 1950s and 1960s, but are also faithful to the Rolex style and history. They are inspired by vintage models, such as the Daytona, with anti-reflective bezels, the 4-line James Bond big crowns, the

Submariners specifically created for the Special Boat Squadron, and the near-mythical black coated Rolex Submariner made for a few British Army officers based in Africa.

And while you might get short shrift if you tried to get your Pro Hunter serviced by Rolex, the fact that Pro Hunter only use original Swiss-made parts, coupled with the relative ease of working on Rolex movements, means that Pro Hunter has a number of highly trained staff in service centres around the world to work on their watches.

The brand was set up by Kamal Choraria, one of the world’s leading Rolex vintage sports watch dealers and the creator of the ‘MK’ dial classification (MK I, MK II, etc) which dates vintage Rolexes, allowing buyers to understand the true value of each watch and dial. His classification system is now used by all auction houses and Rolex dealers in the industry.

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lights cameron action Cameron Diaz, an instantly recognisable Hollywood face, has enjoyed the past two years as a TAG Heuer ambassador and muse. The actress’s passion for mixing subtle chic with A-list glamour has informed its latest Link Lady conception – a feminine timepiece faithful to the long-established TAG Heuer savoir-faire.

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“The Link Lady watch is wonderful – so beautiful, yet with a bit of an edge to it as well ”

Cameron, how have you found the past year?

Well, this is a good time for me. I feel happier and more satisfied than ever and I’m very grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had, and continue to have. After 20 years I still find it remarkable that I’m able to do the things I like, enjoy my family and friends, and live a very full and interesting life.

You’re lucky…

Lucky, hardworking and grateful for every day!

I have been a fan of the TAG Heuer brand for many years. The Link Lady watch is wonderful – so beautiful, yet with a bit of edge to it as well. That’s not an easy combination to pull off. But upon seeing the design it just seemed to resonate glamour, elegance and strength.

That’s pretty cool!

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TAG Heuer was established in 1860 and you’ve been with the team since 2012.

Are we looking at longevity?

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A wristwatch can be a key part of someone’s Your go-to wardrobe essential? style but I get the sense that, for you, it’s only part of the equation.

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Like a necklace, a new hairstyle or a pair of shoes, it transports you to a new level.

A watch is something that doesn’t just require a big occasion, and I think that makes it pretty unique. So I’m usually dressed down in my off time, but whether I’m casual or dressed up I have to feel comfortable and confident in whatever I’m wearing.

“Who wants to play the sex symbol forever, anyway?”

Can a watch speak volumes about the person who wears it?

Well, I think the Link Lady is for the confident, elegant, modern woman who sees her watch as a piece of her favourite jewellery.

How do you decide on what accessories to wear?

Less is definitely more for me. I feel that accessories should complement what you are wearing and not overpower the outfit.

How would you define luxury?

Luxury is anything that makes you feel good.

To me, luxury is about quality, not extravagance.

Is there a luxury you cannot live without?

The luxury of time. When I’m not working I love the feeling of not rushing around.

Speaking of time passing, how have you felt about turning 40? Do you worry about ageing?

I’ve always lived in the moment – I’m an ebb and flow girl. I don’t worry about how people perceive me. I’m fortunate that I get to make movies, period. I’m not worried about how many dramatic roles I get to do. The good roles will somehow find you. When you’re in your 40s you may not be playing the sex symbol roles anymore, but who wants to play the sex symbol forever, anyway? That was never my ambition.

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You’ve also gone to some lengths to present a strong body image for women. Tell us about The Body Book you wrote…

I feel like there are so many women of my age who say, ‘I don’t understand how my body works. I have been in it for 40 years and I still just don’t know how it works and it’s constantly fighting me. I do one thing and it does another and then I go on a diet and I gain more weight back.’

I’m like, ‘How can you live in your body for four decades and not know how it works?’ And it’s just because we have not been taught. It’s information that we should have been given in school on day one; the same way we learn our reading, writing and arithmetic. We learn those things so that we can get a job, so that we can buy food, so that we don’t die. That’s the whole point.

Why don’t we know how our body breaks down nutrition? Where does it go, how is it needed, what is nutrition, how does it function inside of our body, how does our body utilise it? It’s science that we should know and it should be just something we shouldn’t have to think about. But if we don’t have that information we rely upon these fad diets… So I just thought that making a comprehensive science book about the body would be helpful.

Wellbeing for you stretches beyond the body and into social responsibility, though.

While Leonardo DiCaprio’s partnership with TAG Heuer is raising funds for environmental organisations, your endorsement is supporting UN Women.

What do you think about TAG Heuer’s social responsibility?

I appreciate TAG Heuer’s social responsibility and it was an important factor in my decision to align myself with them for this campaign. It is very important that companies and individuals strive to make our world a better place and I’m happy to be involved with a company that understands that.

Look at the TAG idea of supporting women and giving them freedom and encouragement. I feel that’s so important.

There is still so much repression in the world – perhaps down to religion, or gender, or where you live. We need to free people and by raising awareness to it, that’s possible. UN Women is a fantastic organisation and I’m so glad we’re, collectively, doing something special.

You don’t tend to endorse many products.

Why TAG Heuer?

Throughout my career I have been very selective about aligning myself with brands. I love the fact that TAG Heuer challenges the rules and thinks outside the box, and I’m honoured to be associated with such an iconic and forward-thinking brand.

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I’ve heard you don’t like the suggestion it’s just a smaller version of a man’s watch…?

Well, it’s true to the TAG Heuer line, but distinctly feminine at the same time. There are as many variations on the women’s watches as there are types of women.

I consider mine one of my favourite pieces of jewellery, much more than just a timepiece.

Do you have any regrets in life?

I don’t believe in regret. I think regret is

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a real waste of time and energy. Regret means that you don’t value the experiences you have. Every experience has value, and it’s up to you, no matter if you look at something and you say, ‘I could have done this or I could have done that,’ but I did this. You have to really take the value of that experience so I think regret is just a terrible way to live life.

What has been your biggest challenge in life and what will be your next one?

I don’t think about challenges, I consider them opportunities to learn and grow.

I consider having the career I have to be a great gift and I try to never lose sight of how fortunate I am to be able to do what I do. I look forward to finding new and different ways to express myself creatively and to share what I’ve learned with others. tagheuer.com

Cameron Michelle Diaz was born on August 30 in 1972 in San Diego, California. Her father’s family were Cuban and settled in Tampa’s Ybor City, later moving to California, where her father was born. Diaz’s mother has English, German and Cherokee ancestry.

Her career began in modelling and at the age of 16 she signed a contract with model agency Elite Model Management.

Her major box office successes include There’s Something About Mary, The Mask and My Best Friend’s Wedding.

She has received four Golden Globe Award nominations for her performances in the movies, despite auditioning for her first part, with no previous acting experience, aged 20.

Other notable achievements include her health and fitness manual, The Body Book.

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Armin Strom One Week Skeleton As masters of skeletonisation, it was no surprise to find that boutique brand Armin Strom released one of the show’s most striking skeleton watches. Powered by the brand’s inhouse manual winding ARM09-S movement, it features beautiful traditional-style engraving on an otherwise resolutely modern piece. Oh, and with only 50 pieces available, the brand will even put the owner’s initials on the case. arminstrom.com

Julien Coudray 1588 Sport Swiss watchmaker Julien Coudray unveiled a host of novelties at the event – the most exciting was its first sport collection featuring the limited edition model 1588 Sport. The watch has a round 41mm case made of titanium or pink gold and incorporates the famous service-indicator aperture. This reveals an oil drop after four years of operation as a sign that the watch is due to be serviced. Ruggedly clad in a titanium finish and water resistant to 50m, it’s a handsome beast that also offers the unique selling point of each watch’s tech specs and spare parts being held in a sealed canister in a vault of a private bank. Simply show your watch to gain access to the kit. juliencoudray1518.ch

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Meccaniche Veloci Due Valvole La Cocca This always-inventive Italian brand brings a touch of Americana to its Baselworld offerings in the form of shapely US pin-up girls. The dial of its signature Due Valvole La Cocca model recalls the fuselage of WWII planes with their painted vintage comic-strip character aesthetic, used as a symbol of good luck. Dual ETA movements and titanium finish complete this limited edition 250 specimen model. meccanicheveloci.com

4n Black Edition Titanium The horological hotbed that is Baselworld’s Palace area provided several surprises, including this avant-garde Black Edition Titanium piece from 4N. An update of last year’s inventive model, it now comes in a round-edged titanium case featuring highly polished visible components and will appeal to anyone fascinated by the beauty of mechanical timekeeping.

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TAG Heuer Carrera CH 80 One of the busiest stands at the event saw most of the crowds coveting this beautiful Carrera CH 80, a retro-style piece inspired by the brand’s first 1960s versions. The name refers to its 80-hour power reserve and the watch also includes an integrated chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch, with a classic 3-6-9 subdial layout. At 41mm it’s also a good size for a sports watch, given some of the behemoths we’ve seen of late. tagheuer.co.uk

burberry Britain Travel Chronograph Last year saw this venerable British brand make its Baselworld debut, showcasing quality timepieces that went way beyond the usual offerings in the ‘fashion watch’ category. 2014’s updates include this smart Britain Travel Chronograph model, combining practicality, such as 100m water resistance, with bold styling and a COSC certified movement. Shock protection and a 40-hour power reserve are also key features of this rubber and steel piece. burberry.com

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Romain Jerome 1969 One of the more adventurous brands at the show, Romain Jerome showed Tempus some incredible pieces, including one featuring parts sourced from the Titanic. The watch that really caught our eye, though, was a more restrained affair – the 1969 – which comes with some Moon dust mixed into the case back. There are four versions available, although the blue is the piece of choice, in a limited run of 99 watches per style.

Harmonious and beautiful, edgy and inventive, this is a brand for those who think differently. romainjerome.ch

zenith El Primero Not content with offering the best mechanical chronograph on the market – the striking 10th – Zenith released a tricked out version of it this year, dubbed the El Primero Lightweight.

It weighs just 40g – the incredible lightness achieved by replacing standard materials with exotic alternatives like carbon, aluminium, titanium and silicon. The 45mm case is also made of carbon, designed in a tactile weave effect, while the dial is semi skeletonised for weight-saving purposes. Two hundred and fifty pieces are available. zenith-watches.com

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De Bethune DB29 Maxichrono De Bethune is known for its high-concept, high-quality timepieces and this one – the DB29 Maxichrono – doesn’t disappoint. Beneath the rosegold case and chronograph rings lies a titanium skeleton containing one of the lightest tourbillons on the market.

With the push of a button the invisible-hinged case back flips open, revealing a patented chronograph complication employing three different types of clutch mechanism. Just 20 pieces of this groundbreaking watch are available. debethune.ch

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Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Aluminium The pilot’s watch can often be a sombre affair, so we were delighted to discover these colourful Khaki Pilot Pioneer Aluminium watches from Hamilton. There are four variations, with all watches crafted in a specially treated form of aluminium, increasing strength and durability, and powered by the caliber-10. An on-trend nylon strap sets off the dial nicely. hamiltonwatch.com

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tudor Heritage Ranger One of the big Baselworld announcements was that Tudor, a sister brand to Rolex, will finally launch in the UK in September. We’d advise those looking for a sturdy well-priced watch to check out its Heritage Ranger, Tudor’s take on the classic military or adventurer’s watch. It offers a classic 3-6-9-12 dial, a 41mm brushed steel case and a choice of straps – steel, leather or a funky camouflage fabric.

A great first watch. tudorwatch.com

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon With its stand sitting pride of place at the front of Baselworld’s Hall 1, Bulgari’s timepiece offerings more than lived up to the super prime location. Its Octo Finissimo Tourbillon was the watch that got cog botherers beating a path to the door. It boasts the world’s thinnest tourbillon movement (with the whole watch measuring just 5mm high) – a feat that took the in-house watchmakers more than five years to develop. The caliber is also hand decorated and housed in the brand’s distinctive Octo case, a 40mm platinum version, which looks great against the black lacquer of the dial. bulgari.com

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Breitling Chronomat Airborne The celebrated Chronomat range celebrates its 30th birthday this year and this update – the Chronomat Airborne – is housed in a tough case with a satin-brushed bezel studded with raised tabs (for making adjustment easier when wearing flying gloves, obviously) and a NATO-style strap. As with all Breitling watches, it’s COSC certified, and it also provides 70 hours of power reserve. A great tool watch. breitling.com

Seiko Hi-Beat GMT While Swiss brands reign supreme in Baselworld, Seiko’s high-end Grand Seiko collection showed that the Japanese watchmaker also has a nice line in prestige timepieces. This Hi-Beat GMT is a case in point. It comes in a fetching deep green-dial option (very on-trend this year), has a distinctive, brightlycoloured GMT hand and highly accurate timing, staying within -3 to +5 seconds per day. Six hundred pieces are available. seiko.co.uk

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Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic Sunstar With the Startimer Pilot Automatic Sunstar, Alpina has reinforced its position as a manufacturer of superb pilot’s watches. A stylish grey sunray dial sits on a 40mm case, with the automatic AL-525 movement providing a 38-hour power reserve. An oversize screw-in crown and generous lume on the hands completes its aviation credentials. alpina-watches.com

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bremont Boeing Model 247 The Bremont stand is always a must-see at Baselworld and this year’s even included an ejector seat – a nod to the brand’s rigorous testing process for all its watches.

Little wonder it’s a favourite with pilots the world over.

It’s fitting, then, that Bremont has now teamed up with Boeing for the Boeing Model 247. It’s a burly, functional chronograph housed in a 43mm case and featuring a turbine-style rotor that’s visible through the caseback.

Available in steel or titanium, this is a great addition to the brand’s already impressive collection. bremont.com

nomos Metro This brand never puts a foot wrong and is a firm favourite with the Tempus team. For the money it offers some of the best automatic movements on the market. With its pure, simple functionality and minimalist styling, this looks set to swell its legion of adoring acolytes still further. Watch nerds should also note that it employs the brand’s new ‘swing system’ movement, which means that the entire watch is now manufactured in-house. For the more aesthetically inclined, check out those lovely mint green accents and tapering hands.

A beautifully legible piece. nomos-glashuette.com

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moonlite A 300m dive watch that weighs less than 63 grams? Yes, this avant-garde brand has done the seemingly impossible, thanks to the use of ALW (Alloy Linde Werdelin), a robust combination of aluminium, zirconium and magnesium. It’s twice as strong as steel and twice as light as titanium, resulting in a highly covetable, skeletonised piece of wrist candy that goes by the fabulous name of the Oktopus Moonlite. lindewerdelin.com

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Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph This magnificent piece of watchmaking is the Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, a dual timezone piece that is water resistant to 120m, although you’d be hard pushed to find an owner who was up for testing that claim. It’s powered by the automatic calibre CH 28-520 C FUS composed of 370 parts, 34 jewels, Gyromax balance and with a power reserve of 55 hours.

This beautiful movement is visible through the caseback, while the colour tones also make it match almost any outfit. Despite the high price, expect exceptional demand for this piece. patek.com

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Chanel J12 Flying Tourbillon Baguette-Cut Diamonds The market for women’s evening watches was well represented this year and this J12 Flying Tourbillon Baguette-Cut Diamonds was a particular standout. You may be familiar with the ceramic J12 but this version takes it to the next level. Crafted in white gold and featuring 500 baguette-cut diamonds, there are just five pieces of this exquisite high jewellery watch available. chanel.com

chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chrono Ah, there were so many Chopard watches we could have included here, including the Italian-styled Mille Miglia piece with its lovely red, green and white dial, but the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chrono just pipped it to the post. With its modern good looks and restrained elegance, plus those neat yellow accents and racer-style strap, this precision chronograph is a fitting tribute to the popular vintage race series that Chopard has sponsored for many years. chopard.com

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Raymond Weil Nabucco Rivoluzione II The Nabucco Rivoluzione II is the first watch from this brand to feature a ceramic bezel and it’s a welcome addition to Raymond Weil’s strong line-up of sporty chronographs. At 46mm diameter and 15.25 thickness, it’s a chunky beast but one that still feels well-proportioned. There are a number of colour options available, although the special edition all-black version (complete with smoked glass caseback) is the one to seek out. It even comes with a set of Sennheiser headphones, in keeping with the brand’s close affinity with all things musical. raymond-weil.com

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DeLaneau Translucent Hoar Frost Another beautiful jewellery watch comes in the form of the Translucent Hoar Frost. Its guilloche enamel dial has a beautiful violet hue complemented by a diamond-set bezel.

The painstaking enamelling process ensures uniform colour and depth while still allowing the dial pattern to refract light to dazzlingly intriguing effect. delaneauwatch.com

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback One of the world’s best known dive watches – the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe – got a welcome reissue at last year’s Baselworld. 2014 saw the brand add a new version in the form of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback, housing an all-new movement chronograph boasting a movement beating at 36,000 vibrations an hour and a flyback function that enables the user to stop and restart it using the pusher at 4 o’clock. Water resistant to 300m, you can even operate the chrono pushers under water, while the sturdy NATO or canvas straps are the perfect choice for sub aqua use. A wonderfully executed piece. blancpain.com

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Franc Vila Manual Suspended Skeleton Watch From the ever-inventive mind of Franc Vila comes the Manual Suspended Skeleton Watch, limited to 88 pieces.

It comprises the signature ‘snake’s head’ aesthetic but with the entire watch caliber cleverly cased-up in total suspension, held in place by a series of springs. The result is a movement that seems to hover in the middle of the case, taking the art of skeletonising to another level. A true talking point and the definition of sport luxe. francvila.com

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YESLAM 24/7 City Titan With its thin 8mm case housing a solid ETA 2892 automatic movement, the 24/7 City Titan model is a clean, timeless take on the dress watch. It comes in grade five titanium, stainless steel or stainless steel with black PVD, and is water resistant to 30m. There are three dial colours to choose from, but our finish of choice has to be the midnight blue. Antireflective sapphire glass and a 42-hour power reserve complete this perfect package.

If you don’t know it, this is a brand to investigate further, particularly for its tourbillon pilot’s watch. yeslam.ch

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AT O M I C M A N Combining cutting-edge technology and classic design, Richard Hoptroff embodies the forward-thinking independent watchmaker

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or those who’ve been fortunate enough to visit different watch manufactures, Richard Hoptroff ’s studio comes as something of a surprise. There are no giant machines pumping out parts, no white-suited tweezer-wielders dissecting movements on banks of benches and little sign of the paranoid secrecy that often overshadows a visit to a timepiece factory.

Instead, the visitor – and you sense that Richard doesn’t get many – is treated to the sight of banks of books, many watch-related, stacked on old wooden shelves, various pieces of electronic testing equipment scattered around on work benches, next to hundreds of watch parts and, arguably best of all, the surreal sight of an artist at work, painting an enormous wall-sized picture in the adjacent room.

“Oh, him,” says Richard airily. “He’s our resident artist. We rent him a room that he uses as his studio.”

For the uninitiated, Hoptroff wowed the watch world last year when he released his debut timepiece, the No 10 pocket watch.

Containing a highly accurate atomic clock, it included a caesium gas chamber inside a temperature-controlled oven, a laser to excite the atoms and a microwave resonator to gauge their atomic transitions in order to measure time. Despite its vintage styling, there’s also a USB port to govern a multitude of complications, including longitude and latitude indications, tide height, atmospheric pressure, sidereal time and more. The result is a one-of-a-kind pocket watch that is accurate to an amazing 1.5 seconds every 1,000 years.

Arguably the most surprising thing is that this level of complexity has been created in what is effectively an artist’s garret situated on Clink Street, a cobbled lane close to London Bridge and the former location of a notorious 12th century prison.

“As far as we know, this is the first time an atomic time source has been used in a pocket watch movement,” says Richard. “And it delights me that it was achieved right here in London, not Le Locle or Tokyo.”

Despite the apparent chaos of his workshop, though, and Richard’s informal, cerebral bearing, he is no scatty mad professor. With a PhD in physics and a lucrative background developing tech startups and selling software to digital watch producers, Richard then decided to devote all of his time to building a watch range.

The three watches in the core collection are the No. 11, with a neat swinging pendulum, the No. 8, which off ers a dual time zone and personal assistant function and – for the City boys and hedge fund types – the No. 9, which tracks a city share price of your choice on the dial. All of this is run through Bluetooth technology, regulated by your iPhone. And while the No.10 pocket watch is strictly POA, the wristwatches come with a very reasonable sticker price of £5,000.

“We have a defined market, for sure.

Specifically, there’s an age cut off. People above 50 can’t make the leap and prefer traditional pieces. People who’ve grown up with technology are very comfortable with our concept,” says Richard.

Perhaps the most cutting edge part of the process, though, is the fact that the gold cases of his watches are 3D printed, allowing

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Richard to create small production runs and change aspects easily.

“The creative process is definitely my favourite part. Sadly, it’s only about 10% of what I do. I don’t have an average working day as such. I spend a lot of time just designing on a computer, mostly 3D design in Rhino or dial design in Adobe Illustrator.

“The design is the hardest part. Designing a watch that consists of hundreds of parts, designing circuits, software, aesthetics and, crucially, designing for manufacture. A lot of things that go into design are not to do with it how it fi nally functions but how you make it. For example, I’m designing the plastic shell that holds the movement at the moment and that has to be crafted so that a machine can cut the mould, ensuring that it isn’t too thin, or too fat. Will it cool correctly, and so on.”

The watches are in a classic British horological style, with something of a nod to George Daniels, the late legendary British watchmaker. Indeed, before he died, George sent Richard a note regarding watchmaking ideas – a letter he still has in his office today.

Despite this, Richard avoids checking out other watchmakers. At the recent Baselworld event, for example, he spent his time in Hall 4 “drooling over milling machines”, rather than evaluating the competition.

“I try not to look at other people’s watches because I don’t want to be derivative,” he says. “I like the watch industry because, although there’s a few big players, there’s also a very healthy independent watchmaker section because buyers will always want something individual.”

Like his watches, Richard Hoptroff is a true original.

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A OF Discover the perfect warm weather cocktails, the best food to eat with champagne and some very special wines

The best rosés Marcelo Eiras, beverage manager of Francos, a London restaurant that offers the largest selection of rosé wines in the capital, on his wines of note Over the past 60 years, Franco’s has established itself not only as a food destination but also where St James’ s regulars go for rosé wine. In its eighth consecutive year, the restaurant’s recent Rosé Wine Launch attracted a mix of wine pundits, journalists and the eclectic crowd that make Jermyn Street such an exclusive hot spot.

Sparkling

As the trend for English sparkling wine continues to grow, it’s a no-brainer to find Nyetimber, Brut Rosé, 2009 or Camel Valley, Brut Rosé, 2012 on our list. Both proving vibrant, fresh and with enough structure to match the likes of Taittinger, Brut Rosé, NV or the exquisite 100% Cabernet France, king of the Loire Valley, Bouvet Ladubay, Excellence Brut Rosé, NV. In Italy, Ettore’s Germano Rosanna, Brut Rosé, 2012 is a delicious surprise coming from a Barolista and made with 100% Nebbiolo from single vineyard locations.

French rosés

It is in France that the Rosé Wine List 2014 truly excels in style, quality and variety. A unique Burgundian rosé – Marsannay Rosé, 2009 (100% Pinot Noir) – from Bruno Clair delivers a scented freshness with a silky texture, while further north in the Loire Valley, Charles Joguet (Chinon Rosé, 2011 – 100% Cabernet Franc) and Lucien Crochet (Sancerre Rosé – 100% Pinot Noir), both classic and established winemakers, showcase how great rosé wine can be with food.

As the world’s leading region for quality rosé, we are extremely proud to showcase a unique and exclusive selection, by the glass, from the major domains and winemakers in Provence. What binds Clos Mireille, Domaine Ott, 2012, Bandol Rosé, Domaine Tempier, 2012 and Garrus, Château d’Esclans, Domaine Sacha Lichine, 2010 is not only their location, but potential to age and develop in complexity.

As a classic example, the bold, full-bodied style of Bandol Rosé always matches well with Provençale food. Finally, with more than 100 years of history and an iconic bottle shape, Domaine Ott, Clos Mireille,

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Champagne Bruce Langlands, director of foods at Harrods, on food matching with champagne

expresses its location by delivering a firm structure, crisp and fruity nose but with a smooth and lingering finish. All of these wines are available by the glass and range from £12 to £35.

Italian rosés

While France is a secure and traditional destination, Italy is developing its rosé wine industry at great pace. The biggest surprise of this year’s Rosé Wine List was definitely Cataldino, Caltadi Madona, 2013. Its paleness equals that of a Provence rose; its lingering fruit component, firm acidity and freshness are unusual and exciting for a rosé wine from central Italy, Abruzzo; further north, eccentric Pojer e Sandri makes Vin Dei Molini, 2012 (100% Rotberger, a cross between Trollinger and Riesling). Besides its unique grape variety, its Sauvignon Blanc-like freshness and tanginess captivated our palates and minds.

Last, but not least, Ciantons, Vie de Romans, 2011: we are very proud to have in our hands this truly, magnificent 100% Merlot from Vie de Romans; and also sad as they have discontinued its production. francoslondon.com

The mouth-watering acidity that makes champagne the ideal aperitif also makes it more versatile than still wine with regards to food matching, not least with perceived difficult pairings like egg and asparagus dishes.

A light champagne with a flavour profile of freshness, finesse and elegance is the perfect accompaniment to scallops, crab remoulade or soft cheeses such as brie or goats cheese (eg Taittinger Brut Reserve £44.95, Harrods Grand Reserve Blanc de Blancs £32.50).

Champagne that has yellow fruit flavours (pineapple, apricot etc) and/or floral notes like hawthorn, violets and lilac partner well with poultry and game birds. Gosset Celebris 2002 would be a strong bottle here. Alternatively, for simple grilled meat, crisp pan-fried garden vegetables and hard cheeses look to a rich, rounded and powerful champagne such as Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2000 or Taittinger Prelude Grand Cru. Rosé champagne showing red fruits such as strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant works well with smoked salmon, Dublin Bay prawns and especially well with both salty-sweet dishes and raspberry mille-feuilles. I recommend Piper-Heidsieck Brut Rosé Sauvage or Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millesime 1999 for this style of food.

Finally, rosé champagne offering riper, stewed or concentrated strawberry fruit pairs wonderfully with plump juicy sweet strawberries, strawberry gazpacho or foie gras and even savoury and spicy dishes. In this instance the Krug Rosé or Harrods Rosé would be a sublime pairing.

Here at Harrods we are also proud to be the exclusive UK partner for Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Millénaires 1985, which celebrates Chef de Cave Thierry Roset’s 25th anniversary.

An incredibly rare wine with only 100 bottles released globally, this champagne could match something rich and creamy like a truffled mushroom risotto, but equally would be superb to sip by itself. charlesheidsieck.com, harrods.com

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Hervé Deschamps, Chef de Caves at Champagne Perrier-Jouët, on the perfect champagne for summer drinking There is simply nothing better than enjoying a glass of chilled champagne with friends on a beautiful summer’s day. It makes the occasion extra-special, lifting the mood and injecting a hint of celebration.

But which champagne to choose? In the same way as red and white wines lend themselves to certain situations, occasions and food matches, so do champagnes. For a gathering of friends on a warm summer’s day or balmy summer evening, you want something crisp, fresh and stylish to match the mood. This means steering away from full-bodied champagne styles such as Blanc de Noirs or rich old vintages and choosing something lightly floral and elegant.

Dominated by the purity of the chardonnay from the finest vineyards in the region, PerrierJouët’s champagne cuvées offer the perfect solution. Our flagship Grand Brut non vintage is a great aperitif, with floral aromas of acacia and hawthorn leading to crisp white fruits, underlined by a subtle richness on the palate.

But to make the occasion extra special I choose the sublime and diamond cut prestige cuvée, Belle Epoque. Served lightly chilled with a plateful of fresh oysters or shellfish, you cannot fail to be seduced by its playful mischievousness, its multi-layered, sophisticated aromas and its long and silky, mineral finish.

Not forgetting of course that the beautiful anemone-clad bottle, created by celebrated glass designer Emile Gallé in 1902, brings its own special touch of summer to the table. Santé! perrier-jouet.com

Cuvée Carbon

W hen it comes to ultra-premium champagne, it doesn’t get much better than Cuvée Carbon. Made from the finest grapes, Grands Crus, grown in the greatest locations in the Champagne area in France – the Reims Mountain, the Marne Valley and the Côtes des Blancs – it’s little wonder that it has become the drink of choice at hip hot spots such as Nikki Beach, Hotel de Paris,

Jimmy’s and many of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Before you even open it, the bottle’s design is a seductive piece of work. Hand-made from pure carbon and available in large format bottles, each piece can take up to six days to make.

In terms of drinking, it has an elegant delicacy which is all the more surprising given its intense aroma. Often champagnes that

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are strong on the nose can feel ‘heavy’ when drinking but this perfectly selected mix of pinot noir and chardonnay grapes makes for a deliciously well-balanced drink. The taste starts with a zingy lemony approach before becoming sweet and floral with honey notes.

A lively summer champagne in a bottle that will prove the perfect complement to that carbon fibre watch… cuveecarbon.com

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Rediscovering chardonnay Richard WH Bray works for Swig Wines (@swig_wine) and is the author of Salt & Old Vines: True Tales of Winemaking in the Roussillon. Here he makes the case for a muchmaligned wine.

To paraphrase Mark Twain, ‘reports of the death of chardonnay have been somewhat exaggerated’. The last couple of decades have been a wild ride for a grape variety at once maligned, adored, misunderstood, avoided, sought after and disparaged. Most chardonnays on the market used to be overoaked, over-extracted, over-buttery and dreadfully unbalanced. They were like drinking a pineapple croissant. Elegance was scorned.

Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc and oceans of Pinot Grigio sold as a result. People would noticeably flinch when offered a glass of chardonnay, as though you’d threatened them, or mentioned a particularly odious disease. It was wineshunning on a scale hitherto unseen.

But the Anything But Chardonnay movement has started to stutter now, and with good reason. In a sea change that some view as inevitable, chardonnay is making not only a tremendous comeback, it’s reaching new heights of quality the world over. With wineries sourcing fruit from cooler vineyard sites, cutting back on new oak, embracing elegance and complexity without sacrificing richness, France, California, Australia and South Africa are now producing the sorts of wines that you used to have to go to Grand Cru Burgundy to find. Chardonnay isn’t just good or acceptable again; it’s fresh and exciting, and deserves to be once again a permanent presence in any well-stocked cellar. Especially with summer on the way – these wines are bright and energetic; full of energy and the perfect pairing for seafood and almost anything from the grill. And if, by chance, one of the Anything But Chardonnay crowd shows up as you’re serving one of these beautiful wines to your guests, just wait until they finish praising the glass you’ve given them before letting them in on the secret – they’ve been drinking and loving the grape they swore to loathe.

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Amazing chardonnays to seek out Red Claw Chardonnay, 2012 Mornington Peninsula, Australia £18.95 from Swig.co.uk Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay, 2011 Santa Maria, California £25 from Swig.co.uk Pouilly Fuissé ‘Les Champs’ Domaine Thibert, Burgundy £26 from Swig.co.uk Stonestreet ‘Upper Barn’ Chardonnay, 2011 Sonoma, California £59.95 from Vagabond Wines

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Gin cocktails Tim Homewood, Tanqueray No.TEN UK brand ambassador, on cooling summer cocktails For me there is nothing more refreshing than a gin and tonic, particularly on a long, balmy summer’s night. Not only is Tanqueray quintessentially British, having been around for 170 years, but its versatility lends itself to the creation of an array of delicious cocktails.

From the simple G&T to something heady like a Negroni – there really is a cocktail and a flavour for everyone.

My personal favourite summer cocktail is the Old Tom Fizz for its sharp citrus twist.

Fill a highball glass with cubed ice, add 50ml Tanqueray No.TEN, 10ml of sugar syrup, 35ml fresh pink grapefruit juice and top with soda.

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and enjoy while relaxing in the British sunshine.

Tim's top gin cocktails TINY TEN MARTINI Glass: Coupette/small martini glass Garnish: Grapefruit zest

Tiny TEN Collins (long) Glass: Highball Garnish: Lemon wedge, mint

Ingredients 50ml Tanqueray No.TEN 35ml pink grapefruit juice 10ml sugar syrup

Ingredients 2 dashes Orange bitters 5ml Briottet Apricot Liqueur 20ml Fresh lemon juice 10ml Gomme syrup (1.1 basis) 10ml Cocchi Americano 50ml Tanqueray No.TEN

Add all ingredients to a shaker with cubed ice, shake and double strain in a cocktail glass.

Garnish with a grapefruit zest.

Add all ingredients into a Boston shaker and shake over cubed ice, strain into a highball over cubed ice and top up with soda water.

Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint.

MADAME CAMOMILE Glass: Coupette/small martini glass Garnish: chamomile flowers Ingredients 40ml Tanqueray No.TEN 20ml camomile infused crème de pêche 20ml lemon juice 15ml egg white Shake and strain into a silver-rimmed coupette, place camomile flowers on the top. tanqueray.com

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Organic wines Pasquale Amico, founder of organic vegetarian Italian restaurant Amico Bio, which has two London branches plus a sister restaurant in Naples, on the organic wine revolution.

My culinary ethos when I first opened Amico Bio, was to provide London with delicious Italian vegetarian and vegan food that would appeal to all tastes. All food is imported from my family run farm in Capua, Italy and completely seasonal, so offering seasonal organic wine for the summer was a natural progression.

Organic wine is made from grapes that have been grown without using harsh chemicals which can be found in herbicides and pesticides. This should also follow through

to the wine making process itself with as little manipulation as possible. It’s so important to think about what we put into our bodies and wine is no exception – organic wines tend to taste better and have also been known to prevent next day headaches!

It’s really great that other restaurants in London have begun to recognise the popularity of organic wines and that as consumers we’re all becoming so much more interested about where our food (and now drinks) come from.

I’ve always been an advocate for organic wine, and at Amico Bio, I’ve specifically chosen wines to complement the dishes on my menu now that we’re heading into summer. Below are three wines that I would recommend:

Catarratto, 2012, Barone Monalto This wine has delicious notes of melon and apple blossom. A beautiful rich yellow colour, it’s light and refreshing for warm summer days.

Primitivo, 2011, Perrini, Puglia This delicious red wine is very fruity, it’s great with lighter bites or perfect to drink without any accompaniments (weekends only of course!).

Negroamaro, 2012, Perrini, Puglia This is one of my favourite organic summer reds, the grapes are all picked by hand and the flavour is intense with undertones of cherries and forest fruits. amicobio.co.uk

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rob roy Glass: Coupe Garnish: Maraschino cherry, orange twist

Whisky cocktails We’re big fans of whisky here at Tempus, particularly The Macallan 1824 Series, produced by one of Scotland’s great distilleries.

They began distilling whisky by the Spey River in the Scottish Highlands in 1824 and have been producing fantastic examples of the ‘water of life’ since then. The 1824 collection launched in 2009 and comprises a characterful assembly of four whiskies – Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby – with each colour representing a flavour profile based on their vatting in sherry casks. Every expression is great, but our favourite is the Ruby – a dark, savoury, spicy affair with a hint of sweetness.

Whisky makes a great base for summer cocktails – here are three options for sunny season get-togethers.

Ingredients 50ml The Macallan Amber 25ml sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters

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gold 'n' soda Glass: Highball Garnish: Lemon peel Ingredients 2 dash whisky bitters 5ml honey syrup 50ml The Macallan Gold

amber glow Glass: Whisky tumbler Ingredients 50ml The Macallan Amber 20ml Bols Dry Orange Dash Barrel aged bitters

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From mountain retreats to coastal cool and high-level city living, we've gathered together some of the greatest properties currently on the market

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f you’re looking for somewhere truly special to call home, or simply searching for a holiday retreat, this is where to start…

US miami Plans have just been released for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, an ultra-luxury residential development in South Florida. The Residences, located in seven acres in a quiet corner of Miami Beach on the shores of Surprise Lake, will bring together renowned Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni’s modernist vision with the legendary service of The RitzCarlton to redefine Miami modern living.

When completed, it will be the only standalone Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach and one of a select few in the world.

The Residences is Piero Lissoni’s first major architectural project in the US and is being completed with award-winning Miami architecture firm ADD Inc. This expansive property will feature gardens, pools, entertainment spaces and a private marina for 111 condominium residences and

15 villas. The one to four-bedroom homes range in size from 1,700 to more than 10,000 square feet, in a selection of over 60 floor plans, with striking interiors also customdesigned by Lissoni.

Owners’ amenities will include a waterfront social room with a bar, catering kitchen and state-of-the-art entertainment system; tropically landscaped half-acre roof-top pool deck with stunning views of Miami Beach, Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay; an expansive infinity-edge pool with a waterfall, spacious cabanas, whirlpool spa and poolside Grille Restaurant; a club room with bar, virtual golf and billiard table; a cinemaquality screening room; a game room and a kids’ room.

The Residences are priced from $2m to $25m. theresidencesmiamibeach.com

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Sardinia Sardinia Priced at €5m, Cuccumiao is an authentic boutique-style hideaway situated in the heart of the Sardinian countryside and within close reach of the cosmopolitan hub of Costa S mer alda. Built in traditional Gallurese architecture in rural Mediterranean countr yside, it comes complete with 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It’s the ultimate home for entertaining guests, offering enough room to accommodate both family and friends in close proximity without infringing on each other’s privacy. The estate consists of a farm house, a converted barn that includes a gym overlooking the pond and gardens, a guest house with a private spa, stables that can accommodate up to 10 horses, a swimming pool with a teak sundeck, a riding school and a tennis court. cuccumiao.com

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Chamonix, Courchevel 1850, Crans-Montana, Davos, Megeve, Meribel, St. Moritz, Val d’Isere, Verbier, Zermatt

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Scotland windyhill Located in the village of Kimacolm, 29 miles west from Glasgow, Windyhill is one of only three houses built by the world-renowned architect, designer and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and is regarded as one of the most important.

Collected the world over, Rennie Mackintosh was the leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Today, Windyhill has been restored to museum quality and is an important example of his work. A substantial seven-bedroom house, Windyhill sits in two acres of gardens in a beautiful setting.

Pamela Robertson, senior curator at the Hunterian art gallery and museum in Glasgow, describes the house as ‘Mackintosh’s first essay into the room as a work of art’.

The interiors of the house today reflect the Art Nouveau style on which Mackintosh was so influential. Original features from his construction include glass-fronted

cupboards, worktops and wood panelling, and where the originals have not survived; they have been painstakingly reproduced by the current owners. Light fittings, furniture and fabrics have all been made by craftsmen approved by the Glasgow School of Art and the Hunterian Museum which is the leading authority on Mackintosh. The property is currently used as an example of some of his best work. It has been well-studied by experts and scholars alike and is Grade A listed in Scotland.

As well as the seven bedrooms, the house has two bathrooms, three reception rooms, a Bose surround sound system and an Aga. The garden is over two acres and is still true to Mackintosh’s original design, including four distinct spaces and a lily pond.

Windyhill is freehold and on the market for offers in excess of £3m. londonrea.com

Seychelles Eden Island There are few places as beautiful on Earth as the Seychelles. Scattered around the azure seas of the Indian Ocean, 115 islands offer dreamy, powder white sand beaches, abundant bird and marine life and some of the most impressive properties on the planet.

One of the finest of these is Eden Island.

A private residential marina, Eden Island is situated just off the coast of Mahé and is over 40 hectares in size, while offering more than 16 hectares of private waterways.

Eden Island’s high-calibre commercial marina provides berthing facilities for 250 vessels of all types, but specialises in

accommodating super-yachts up to 100m in length.

Eden Island is not like anything else in the Seychelles. This is the only marina development in the Seychelles where you can buy an apartment, maison or villa on freehold title and get your own private mooring included in the price of the home, and in so doing qualify yourself and your immediate family to apply for residency of the Seychelles. You literally own a piece of paradise forever, something you can pass on to your children.

Owning a home at Eden Island will mean

you either live there permanently if you so choose, or you just spend a couple of weeks or months a year there for the rest of your life. Crucially, owners can also enter their properties into a rental pool, which means that you can rent out your villa, apartment or maison on a short or long-term basis.

Needless to say, facilities are also of the highest standard and include tennis courts, swimming pools, delis, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. Everything you need, in other words, to enjoy the life you always dreamed of. edenisland.sc

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US miami Now this is something truly special.

Internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid has achieved the perfect fusion of art, architecture and design with One Thousand Museum, Miami’s most prestigious new skyscraper – and Zaha Hadid’s first residential tower in the Western hemisphere.

The award-winning architect, famed for her sensuous, soaring buildings in cities worldwide, has created a sculpted masterpiece on a coveted location at 1000 Biscayne Boulevard overlooking Miami’s most prestigious cultural destination, Museum Park, and with outstanding views over Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

The sensuous curves of its skeletal structure will rise to 60 storeys to a dramatic, doubleheight amenity space at its crown. Inside the tower, distinct residential zones comprise duplex townhouses, half-floor residences, full-floor penthouses and a single duplex penthouse, within a secure, state-of-the-art environment.

One Thousand Museum’s residences capitalise on the unrivalled views over Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Interiors have been crafted with the finest materials and finishes by an elite team of designers, including lighting artists and home technology specialists. Prices start at $4m.

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For those looking to secure a luxury property for short or long-term rental in some of the best Alpine destinations, Kings Avenue is a property company worth investigating.

Based in Geneva and focusing on luxury private homes in the most prestigious ski resorts and summer Alpine destinations, Kings Avenue is used by a select international clientele.

The company searches for the right property with the right connections and has access to the finest addresses, thanks to many years of experience, knowledge and personal relations in the most desirable resorts.

Its approach to work is clear, honest and to the point – a business attitude that has resulted in long-term relationships based on trust with some of the world’s most high-profile clients.

Rentals in the winter season start at around €20,000 per week with prices going over the €200k mark for ultra luxe properties.

And yes, that latter price is also per week. The company is also active in long-term rentals in the Alps as well as in the summer season when many Middle Eastern clients come to the Alps to enjoy fresh, clean air and outdoor activities.

Kings Avenue’s portfolio and network is particularly strong in the celebrated resort of Courchevel 1850 in France but it also offers superb chalets in all the top resorts, such as Verbier, St Moritz, Zermatt, Megéve, Meribel, Val d’Isére and Lech. kingsavenue.com

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Horsing Around A trip through thoroughbred motoring history at Ferrari's Maranello factory

s any Ferrari fan will tell you, the next best thing to actually owning one of their supercars is being invited to Maranello, Italy – the home of Ferrari and a mecca for any petrolhead. It’s here that every one of these beautiful babies is born and the whole town seems to unite in celebration of the prancing horse.

Before then, though, we travelled to Modena to visit the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari. This quaint barn was not only the company founder’s home, but also the first Ferrari workshop and now forms part of the museum. Elsewhere, the space that was formerly the garden is now given over to a dramatic, swooping yellow building that houses some of the world’s rarest Ferraris, each given a plinth to show off their beauty.

In short, it comprised an amazing walk through the history of Ferrari, where it came from and where it is today.

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On day two we moved on to Maranello, where we had the opportunity to look around the factory. Now, I’ve have been fortunate enough to visit a number of car factories over the past few years, but this was something else. I can only liken it to the feeling I had as a child when watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – that sense of envy mixed with wonder when Charlie entered the gates of the factory. This time, though, I was the one with the golden ticket, giving me the chance to see first-hand how these cars are put together – a truly priceless moment. The sheer level of detail that goes into every aspect of production is astounding.

Just when I thought the day was drawing to a close we were invited to view the ‘customer section’ of the factory – an area usually seen only by the most valued Ferrari customers – the sort of people who buy every new model.

You only need two things to be a part of this elite club: a burning desire to drive fast Ferraris, and money. Lots and lots of money.

Effectively, it’s a private car club, but one that sees you hand over £1.1m in exchange for a fully race-ready 599X or Enzo FXX, as well as a place to garage it. Three or four times a year Ferrari will take your car to a race track, along with a team of mechanics and engineers, offering the owner the driving experience of a lifetime. Better still, Ferrari deal with all the logistics – all you need to do is arrange for your jet or helicopter to take you to the race circuit where your gleaming car will be ready for some hard driving.

If that sounds good, then option two is even more impressive. The offering is essentially the same, except this time you hand over £1.6m in return for the use of an F1 car. Yes, you read that right. An actual Ferrari F1 car, as driven by the likes of Massa, Alonso or Schumacher. To be fair, a little training is required in this case.

After all, it takes a team of five people just to start an F1 car, and once started it doesn't get any easier. For the average Joe, jumping into an F1 car and expecting to be able to drive it around a track is no different to expecting to be able climb into the cockpit of a fighter jet and fly to Afghanistan for afternoon tea.

For those considering either of these insanely fun options, it’s worth noting that the car is yours.

If you crash it, then you’ve lost your investment and, I’m guessing, there are few insurers wanting to take the risk of providing a policy for a racetrack-thrashed Ferrari. Oh, and there’s also the minor detail of having to have the engine rebuilt every 1,000km, costing a cool £100k.

Our final part of the trip saw us attend the opening of a new exhibition, California Dreaming, at the Museo Ferrari – timed to coincide with the launch of the new California T and opened by Luca Cordero di Montezemolor, the company president.

The California T launched in the UK last month and is the first Ferrari since the F40 to employ a turbo. And while they may not let Tempus near a track when we come to test it, rest assured that I’ll push it as hard as current UK speeding laws allow. Ok, maybe just a tad more…

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THE ICONIC SPORTS CARS by

Swiss artist Dante presents a unique collectible 1:24 sculpture of most famous iconic sports cars.

The legendary Ferrari 250 GTO is the third in the award winning artist’s series of iconic sports cars: the Mercedes Benz 300SL, the Aston Martin DB5 and the Lamborghini Miura.

A limited edition of 50 pieces from each car will be made in solid silver finished with 24 karat gold.

One special edition of each iconic sports car will be made in solid gold of 18 karat, finished with 24 karat gold.

Every art piece comes with a piano black lacquered case and solid silver USB Stick finished with 24 Karat gold, containing the certificate and a number of videos of Dante’s artwork.

Design by Dante GmbH | Murtenstr. 34 | CH-3202 Frauenkappelen | Switzerland | info@dantedesign.ch | www.dantedesign.ch

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AFTER SEEING A PAIR WHIZZING ACROSS A LAKE ON A DIY MOTORISED SURFBOARD, FLAVIEN NEYERTZ TOOK THE PLUNGE TO START HIS OWN BUSINESS SELLING THE HIGH-END ‘TOYS’ TO THRILL-SEEKERS

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“YACHT OWNERS WERE KEEN TO GET ON BOARD. IT’S LIKE SNOWBOARDING MEETS WATERSPORTS MEETS MOTORSPORT – TOTALLY UNIQUE”

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f you are prone to fits of jealousy, then stop reading now. The reason? Because the subject of our interview – despite being a highly successful businessman – appears to squeeze more enjoyment out of life than any human being on the planet. His name is Flavien Neyertz and his company, Luxury Water Toys, offers some of the finest ways to have fun on the water.

Like any great businessman, he had a eureka moment. It came following the 2008 financial crisis when his father’s yacht business sailed into choppy fiscal waters and Flavien decided to focus his attention on the growing area of high-end water toys, such as jetskis.

“I was out on a lake one day,” he reveals, “when I saw a couple of guys doing about 60kph on a surfboard across the water. It turns out that they’d attached an engine to it and, holding the throttle in their hand, took turns racing across the lake. I was genuinely amazed.”

The inventors had built it purely for pleasure and it took Flavien a year and a half to convince them to let him make it as a product for the open market. In the end he built 1,000 pieces and the reaction from the yachting business was astonishing.

Yacht owners were looking for something new to amuse themselves and their guests, and this really seemed to hit a sweet spot.

“Once they’d seen it in action, yacht owners were super keen to get on board,” says Flavien.

“It’s like snowboarding meets watersports meets motorsport – totally unique.”

Flash forward to today and powered surfboards have become the must-have toys

for yacht owners and seaside dwellers, and no model offers a more impressive combination of speed and lightweight construction than Flavien’s Jetsurf Factory GP 100. The board uses a 17hp 100cc gas-powered water jet engine (similar to those used by jetskis) to blast riders along the surface of the water at up to 35mph.

Riders stand on the board, strapped in by their feet, and control the speed with a hand-held throttle which is fastened to the front of the board.

“We also sell other water toys, such as sea bobs and jet skis, but the Jetsurf is by far the most popular,” says Flavien. “It’s become huge, like jetskis were a few years ago. It’s also accessible to anyone who has a degree of balancing skills.”

There is now an official governing body of what has developed into an actual competitive sport – the Federation Internationale du Surf Motorisé – and, unsurprisingly, Flavien is a high-ranking jet surfer, winning competitions worldwide.

“I am an extreme sports guy – from dirtbiking to wakesurfing to skateboarding, so this just felt like a natural evolution,” he says.

His company, Luxury Water Toys, has also recently added another string to its bow in the form of Jetsurf training. He and his team can fly anywhere in the world to help board owners become proficient on their new toy.

Recent high-profile clients include Justin Timberlake, Sébastian Vettel and Sebastian Loeb (pictured).

“Every day is a new adventure,” he smiles.

“We are having some serious fun out there.” luxurywatertoys.eu

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Easy Living The Mandarin Oriental London is the last word in refined luxury, from its spectacularly appointed suites to one of the very best spas the capital has to offer. Its beautiful surroundings even encouraged this writer to go for a run...

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want to live here. Not in the Mandarin Oriental hotel itself, you understand, although that would be lovely. I mean I want to live in Kensington, simply so that I can run in Hyde Park every day. One of the best-known of ‘London’s lungs’, this glorious symphony of deep green lawns and landscaped lakes makes it the perfect place for an evening run.

To explain, a recent fitness initiative has seen me take up running but, three months in, I still find it a Herculean effort to get out there and pound the pavements. After trotting past the liveried doorman at the Mandarin Oriental and taking a sharp right towards the park, however, I suddenly found myself running with genuine pleasure.

In truth, everything about a stay at this hotel is designed to fire up your pleasure circuits. Our room itself was spectacular – a turret suite that overlooked the bustling heart of Knightsbridge and was filled with elegant sofas, thick carpets and a beautiful, and large, marbled bathroom. Six big windows arranged in an arc let light flood in while the bed is easily large enough to sleep four, should that be your thing.

Service, too, is impeccable. My wife is an indecisive type and we must have

rearranged the time for our spa booking and dinner reservation at least four times, and on every occasion the reception staff were a delight to deal with.

The spa is one of the best in London, a tranquil space that feels a million miles from the hustle of the streets outside.

There’s a brand new 17m swimming pool too, plus a gym equipped with state-of-theart Technogym equipment. A couple of hours spent here saw us suitably relaxed for our visit to Bar Boulud, the hotel’s casual dining restaurant, handily located next to the spa. Full and buzzing on a Saturday night, we enjoyed a classic coq au vin and a chunky USDA ribeye steak – even writing about it now is making me feel hungry – along with a beautiful bottle of red burgundy.

This, combined with our spa experience, put paid to any grand plans we had for painting the town red that evening.

Instead, we retired to our suite, sated, happy and ready to enjoy some ondemand entertainment on the Bang & Olufsen television. A TV that rises automatically from a box at the foot of the bed, of course. Everything comes easy at the Mandarin Oriental. mandarinoriental.com

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Into the trees and a little above.

Dinner in the corner seat, le Chef knows how. In the family for years and years. Lumber has settled down. Private spa and a cosy chalet. Where the slope ends, you are home. Roomservice knocks with a picnic box.

Terrine with brioche and local wine. A last glance of red covers the Matterhorn. www.cervo.ch

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ip, villagey Marylebone has become the place to go of late, not least because celebrated hotelier Andre Balazs (Chateau Marmont, The Standard, The Mercer) has recently launched Chiltern Firehouse on Chiltern Street, one of the hottest restaurant openings of the year, and one that is booked solidly for three months.

For those in the know, though, the area has always been held in high regard. Its combination

of cool cafes, smart boutiques and a location just far enough from the West End to have its own unique character, makes it a must for anyone looking beyond the obvious retail choices.

Tempus recently spent a fascinating afternoon visiting the area (and ending the day by plotting up at Chiltern Firehouse, of course) in order to bring you this, our definitive guide of the best that the street has to offer.

So forget the bustle of the West End and find some of the best off-the-beaten path options on fashionable Chiltern Street.

Sunspel Bond fans should make a beeline for this store, as Sunspel’s designers were responsible for the classic blue Riviera polo shirts that Daniel Craig wore in Casino Royale. Elsewhere, visitors to this well thought-out store can get up close and personal with the brand’s fine knitwear, underwear, trousers and shorts. sunspel.com

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Trunk Labs A spin-off store from the magazine and lifestyle brand Monocle, this place offers the sort of high-quality product selection you’d expect from a brand overseen by fashion guru Tyler Brûlé. The stylish store, which combines the best in European and Asian design styles, includes brands such as Alden, Rimowa luggage, Sanders & Sanders, Common Projects, London Undercover, Aspesi and many more. If you’re looking for brilliant, tasteful gift ideas, this is the only store you’ll need. Look out, too, for Trunk Clothiers on the same street. trunkclothiers.com

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Grey Flannel One of the street’s oldest residents, this 40-year-old fashion outlet really hits the mark when it comes to a brilliantly edited selection of men’s designer wear. Most of the items are classic but with a twist, with its own label collection well worth a look.

It’s also one of very few central London boutiques carrying Giorgio Armani pieces.

A made-to-measure service is available. greyflannel-london.com

John Simons Formerly based in Covent Garden, but now firmly ensconced in this parish, John Simons is the go-to store for the best in arcane Americana from the likes of Pendleton, Redwing and Vetra. Whether it’s slick, uptown East coast-style pieces or more casual workwear-inspired designs you’re looking for, this is an Aladdin’s Cave of fashion, overseen by extremely knowledgeable staff. Don Draper types – this is the only store you need. johnsimons.co.uk

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Warning, this shop is dangerous. On Tempus’s last visit we spotted at least half a dozen pieces that we wanted to buy immediately, including some beautifully cut shirts crafted in classic fabrics – all made in Pauline’s London studio. Ladies wear is also available. paulineburrows.com

Stephen Worrall, manager of Chiltern Street’s Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop & Tasting Room, on the rise of smaller distilleries Single malt has become the dram of choice for many across the world, with young and old seeking Scotland’s wonderful amber liquid. For those whose interest in the spirit is more than passing, however, they would be well placed to investigate beyond the big name brands.

Scotch whisky, like many other businesses, depends on PR spend or having the right sponsorship deals in place. Meanwhile, great smaller whisky brands stay under the radar for all but the cognoscenti because they deliberately avoid the mass-market approach.

One of the most highly regarded smaller distilleries has to be Springbank. Established in 1828, it’s Scotland’s oldest family-owned and run distillery and still operated in much the same way as it was during its early days. Its owners’ approach to whisky making is very simple – do it well and do it with care, from malting its own barley to distilling and maturing in oak casks until ready for bottling, all onsite. Quite simply, the whisky is ready when it’s ready.

Springbank never uses added colour because it always bottles at 46% vol or above. This means that the liquid doesn’t cloud and so doesn’t require chill filtering – a process that removes the proteins and oils along with some of the colour.

To explain, when whisky is watered down to the commercial level of 40%-43% it will become cloudy because the oils and proteins thicken up. To remove the cloudiness the whisky is passed through chilled filters and, once the cloudiness has been removed, then caramel colour is added to give the liquid an amber hue.

The natural colour of single malts can range from light straw to deep reds, depending on the cask used to mature the liquid.

Springbank has been issuing a number of vintages and wood ranges over the last few years, ranging from rum casks to the incredibly rare 16-year-old Madeira cask – 312 bottles made from this batch will be sold very soon.

Around the beginning of January every year the iconic 21-year-old hits the market.

It sells out after a few days, although our store usually carries stocks at the normal retail price, as opposed to the collectors’ prices it fetches a few weeks after it sells out nationally.

Another lesser-known whisky brand of note is Kilkerran, made on the site of the former Glengyle distillery in Campbelltown and also owned by Springbank. This year sees the release of its first 10-year-old vintage (it’s being bottled as I am writing this!) and I’m very excited about its arrival in-store.

In today’s fast-moving whisky industry it’s refreshing to see that tastes are changing, driven mainly by a younger, more open-minded consumer who seeks quality over quantity and taste above fancy packaging.

In the UK we often hear the doom-mongers condemning young people for being out of control and unable to hold their drink, but nothing could be further from the truth in the world of whisky. It’s the younger consumer who leads the charge for better drinking.

They seem to appreciate the history they hold in their hands every time they choose a single malt – these are customers who understand the heritage in each bottle.

Indeed, last year saw more than 3,500 people attend our tasting sessions at our Chiltern Street store, most of them aged between 23 and 45. It’s truly inspiring to see so many people being turned on to the best that this spirit has to offer.

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THE ULTIMATE LUXURY GOLF AND LEISURE CAR Driven by our passion for golf

BUBBA WATSON has upgraded his previous golf cart to a customized Garia. Watch the video at www.garia.com

Garia is a unique vehicle, combining the convenience of a golf and leisure car with the experience of exquisite luxury. It is available in street legal, non-street legal, 4-passenger and roadster versions.

Customize it to your preferences using parts from our Garia Mansory Accessory Program - just like the five time PGA Tour winner Bubba Watson.

Book a test drive or design your own Garia at www.garia.com

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BEAR, NO PICNIC When it comes to testing watches, few brands go further than Bremont. The British watchmaker is celebrated for the rigorous challenges it puts its timepieces through, from strapping them to an accelerating ejector seat to dropping them into Arctic waters – not to mention the top fighter pilots who wear them while pulling serious Gs – these are truly robust watches. The company’s brand ambassadors are also intrepid types and, back in 2012, Bear Grylls even took his Bremont for a swim in the murky waters of the Florida Everglades, to test its resistance. The ALT1-P, a timepiece that boasts a 27 jewel COSC-certified modified Valjoux movement, plus a 42-hour power reserve, proved to be the perfect partner for this real-life action man.

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