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When it comes to giving out gongs, there is only one awards ceremony for the watch industry that truly matters, and that is the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG). It’s the horological equivalent of the Oscars, with big brands and indie watchmakers alike competing to win one of the 16 prizes on offer. And for a self-confessed watch nerd like me, it offers the opportunity to check out the brands that have done the most to advance watchmaking over the past year. With that in mind, we’ve compiled our own selection from the 72 watches featured on the GPHG’s shortlist. From high jewellery pieces to ground-breaking tech machines, there’s something for everyone in the feature you’ll find on page 53. Elsewhere, we take a look at the upcoming ski season. In the first of a series of ski specials, we focus on the slopes and sophisticated chalets of Switzerland on page 73. Staying with travel, we head to the beautiful island of St Lucia, where out intrepid writer embarks on a comfortzone-challenging triathlon. Find out how he fared on page 115. You can also check out the best that the Monaco Yacht Show has to offer, discover the hippest trends in interior design and take a look inside Aston Martin’s iconic Oxfordshire factory, where we were privileged enough to gain access for our fashion photoshoot. Check out the results on page 84. Enjoy the issue.
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67 High Value Insurance
16 Take Me There
Good watches deserve good insurance. Here’s the lowdown on protecting your valuables
We head to New England,US, in search of the changing colours of the autumn foliage
73 Above and Beyond
19 Luxury Briefing
In the first of our ski specials, we showcase the best chalets and ski operators in the Swiss Alps. If you’re looking to hit the slopes this year, your essential guide starts here
Find the finer things in life right here 31 Food and Drink
Where to eat, drink and be merry
84 Factory Setting
35 The Word
Aston Martin’s Oxfordshire factory provides a suitably dramatic backdrop for our fabulous motoring-themed fashion shoot
Food and drink writer and beer consultant Mark Dredge reveals why beer could become the new wine
100 Hip Homes
38 The Watch Snob
Interior design experts reveal current trends in luxury home design
AskMen’s columnist pulls no punches when solving your horological conundrums
110 Making Waves
40 Fashion and Accessories
The Monaco Yacht Show is the premier event in the superyacht calendar. We highlight the best in show
The latest in luxe
42 Objects of Desire
Breguet’s latest timepiece is a true showstopper
115 Mind, Body and Soul
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53 Best of the Best
A trip to St Lucia provides the perfect opportunity for Tempus to take up a triathlon challenge with a difference. Read on to discover if our writer made the cut 122 Moments in Time
Russian cosmonauts and their Fortis watches take flight on a timepiece-testing trip to the orbiting International Space Station
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New England U SA
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From the principality of Monaco comes this fascinating high-end, low output brand, headed up by respected watchmaker Pim Koeslag. The in-house production, with many models offering tourbillon movements, results in watches that combine modern parts, such as silicone and sapphire bridges, with more traditional hand-engraved elements, making for timepieces that are as forward-looking as they are beautiful. ateliers-demonaco.com
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Aviation-inspired
LO N G I N ES TW EN TY- FO U R H O U RS S I N G LE P U S H-P I EC E C H RO N O G R A P H
Taking its design cues from a pilot watch made by the brand in the 1950s, this handsome piece combines a 24-hour time format with a chronograph operated by a single pusher set in the crown. At 47.5mm in diameter, it’s not one for slimmer wrists, but it’s a brilliant addition to Longines’ increasingly impressive collection. longines.com
Retro cool
STA N FO RT H K I B O In today’s world of overengineered bikes, this simple, striking machine is a refreshing change. Hand-built in the UK, and with a frame made from Reynolds 631 lightweight steel, its aesthetic has been inspired the first UK mountain bikes of the early 80s. However, quality components such as Shimano Deore drive train, Genetic CX Cantilever brakes and Sturmey Archer thumb-shifters keep it bang up to date. stanforthbikes.co.uk
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Time for tea
T H R EA D N EED LES H OT EL London’s City workers are no strangers to the delights of Threadneedles, a five-star boutique hotel situated in the capital’s financial heartland, with its bar and restaurant doing brisk all-day business. Less well known, though, is its innovative afternoon tea offering. Besides delicate finger sandwiches and fruit and savoury scones, it also includes pastries themed around famous Britons, including Winston Churchill (a fan of Dundee cake, apparently), and Sir Isaac Newton, who is suitably honoured with a caramelised apple and lemon thyme tart. On the strength of a recent visit, Tempus can confirm that this is an afternoon tea is fit for a king. hotelthreadneedles.co.uk
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To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel – regarded as one of the most luxurious properties on the planet – has launched a special package for guests that includes a Rolls-Royce Phantom pick-up, a 170 sq m suite, six-course dinner, private butler and signature spa experience. With autumn the perfect season to visit Dubai, it’s a great time to enjoy the best of the Burj. jumeirah.com
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Born in the USA
R EN OVO C O U P E
This all-electric supercar, recently revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours, is the result of four years of research and development from California-based Renovo Motors. Its patented electric technology is wrapped up in a modified Shelby Daytona CSX9000 chassis and body, with the battery fast-charging in just 30 minutes. Crucially, the car delivers 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds, making this one of the fastest EV cars on the planet. Expect high demand when its limited series production run starts next year. renovomotors.com
Chic chalet
C O N S EN S I O H O LI DAYS The French ski resort of Megève is now home to one of the finest ski chalets in the Alps – chalet Mont Blanc, available through Consensio Holidays. Perched on the Jaillet piste, this outstanding property complex offers ski-in, ski-out access and sleeps 12 adults and four children in seven en suite bedrooms, with facilities that include a large outdoor heated infinity pool overlooking the resort, a spa, mezzanine bar, hair salon, cinema, indoor pool with jet streams, helipad, a sauna and hammam. So good you’ll find it hard to hit the slopes. consensioholidays.co.uk
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M U S I C LOV ER ’ S G I FT B OX The D&D restaurant group, owner of some of London’s finest dining rooms, has just launched an innovative drinks package, dubbed the Music Lover’s Gift Box. It comprises six great wines – including malbec, sauvignon blanc, merlot and Riesling – selected by the group’s head buyer, with each wine type matched to a particular style of music. The idea is that their tune recommendations will enhance your drinking pleasure; a theory that’s definitely worth testing. danddwineshop.com
The sound of the cosmos
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Not content with producing some of the most daring and imaginative timepieces on the planet, MB&F founder Max Büsser has now teamed up with the world’s only remaining high-end mechanical music box manufacturer, Reuge, to create this intricately crafted piece that plays six songs (including the theme tunes from Star Wars and of course, given its shape, Star Trek), three on each of its two cylinders. The technical skills needed to produce this handbuilt piece of human ingenuity are incredible and the whole thing is a glowing testament to the crazy vision of MB&F and its sci-fi loving founder. mbandf.com
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One of this year’s big Baselworld announcements was that Tudor, a sister brand to Rolex, finally launches in the UK this month. 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
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VAC H ERO N C O N STA N T I N
One of our favourite dress watch brands has just released another addition to its Collection Excellence Platine range – the Patrimony Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve. Cast entirely in platinum, from the case, case back, crown to the dials and even the stitching on the navy alligator straps, the piece makes brilliant use of the precious metal. It also includes day, date and power reserve complications and is certified with the Poinçon de Genève, or Hallmark of Geneva, a rigorous quality control standard whose stamp can be seen on the caseback. vacheron-constantin.com
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Made to measure
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Jermyn Street tailor New & Lingwood has turned its attention to sartorial nightwear, with the launch of a made to measure dressing gown service. This option also allows for a choice of opulent fabrics – woven silks, velvets, golden jacquards, heavy brocades, printed foulard and traditional male shawls from India, transforming this practical garment into a fashion statement. Unleash your inner dandy and make bedtime a stylish affair. newandlingwood.com
‘What gives you the licence to do this?’ THE CEO OF A MAJOR SWISS WATCH BRAND ON HEARING ABOUT CALIBRE SH21, CHRISTOPHER WARD ’S FIRST IN-HOUSE MOVEMENT.
The chronometer-certified C9 HARRISON 5 DAY AUTOMATIC, with 120-hour power reserve, is the first watch to house our own movement. Conceived and designed by our master watchmaker, Johannes Jahnke, and manufactured by some of Switzerland’s finest watchmaking craftsmen, it is destined to be one of the most talked about watches in years. And, yes, you do have the licence to own one.
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London’s West End has no shortage of Indian restaurants, although many simply cater to the post-pub brigade. Carom, though is a cut above, serving wonderful pan-Indian food in a lively, fun environment. The menu is small but well judged, mixing up familiar classics with more esoteric fare, such as a tender slowbraised shalgam lamb Kashmir-style and slow-cooked black lentil dhal. Having sampled the selection of papadums and homemade chutneys I felt ready to go for it, choosing the crispy squid for my starter and the intriguingly named ginn-izzler as a main course. The squid was superb, lightly fried and served with a fantastic chilli and coriander dip, although the portion was so generous I had to exercise some restrain in order to leave room for what was to follow. This was a Genever-inspired botanical chicken tikka, which sounds a little odd, I know, but it was one of the most succulent chicken dishes I’ve ever had. It was also flambéed at the table, adding a neat touch of theatre to our evening. Another dish of note was the chicken lababdar. Not dissimilar to a tikka masala, this was a big bowl of tomatoey, creamy goodness, with the last drops mopped up by a delicious garlic naan. Just writing that last sentence
makes me want to go back there immediately. And it’s only 9:13am. Such is the pulling power of this wonderful Wardour Street restaurant. caromsoho.com
UNI In my experience, restaurants described as ‘hidden gems’ are often nothing of the kind. They may have been once, of course, most likely before being discovered by critics, but genuine word-of-mouth dining rooms are hard to find in the capital. Take a stroll through picturesque Belgravia, though – good for antiques shops, not so great for eating out – and you’ll come across what can only be described as sushi heaven, in the form of the small but stylish Uni restaurant. Headed up by an ex-Nobu chef (in truth, almost very decent sushi restaurant in London seems to have one of its former staff on board), it feels instantly welcoming and less stark than most Japanese restaurants. This convivial feel extends to the staff too, whose friendly nature and careful explanation of the menu sets the scene for what turned out to be a remarkable experience. A pair of signature chilli mojitos and some edamame beans proved to be the perfect opener before we moved on to some zingy lobster ceviche,
Reviewed by Scott Manson which had also been given a chilli hit, alongside lemon and salsa. Given the restaurant’s name (pronounced oo-ni) is Japanese for ‘sea urchin’, I thought it only right to order a few of the spiny little fellas but, sadly for us, they were out of season. Still, no matter, as the delicate salmon tartare tacos, king crab tempura and generous plate of dragon maki served us well. No visit to a Japanese restaurant is complete without trying the miso black cod, to measure it against Nobu’s signature version, if nothing else. Uni’s take on it was just as good, with its pearly hunks of flesh taking on the sweet flavour of the sauce beautifully. A final dish of seared scallops in garlic butter was similarly strong, a meltin-the-mouth moment that saw us fighting over the last piece. Tucked away, serving brilliant food and buzzing on a Tuesday night, Uni might just be the perfect local restaurant. restaurantuni.com
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Molecular conundrum By Peter Dean While dining at the three Michelinstarred restaurant Arzak in San Sebastian, the sommelier suggested that I avoid the iconic wines and plump instead for a cheap blended white, as trying to match a bottle that would go with such a bewildering array of tastes and textures is nigh on impossible. I mean, what wine goes with a dessert that blows smoke rings at you? Similarly, take just one dish at London’s Sketch – ‘crabmeat, tête de veau, squid with cucumber and green apple water, gougère filled with creamy brandade’ – and try and match that. Er, lager? Things started getting complicated in the 1960s with surf and turf, then terra et mare, the Italian trend that mixes fruits of the sea with those of the earth. But there are some really good ways around this. The first is to just go with the wine flights, rather than look like ‘Stuffed pillock smothered in jus of embarrassment’ in front of a tutting sommelier. The second, if you’re after a whole bottle, is to pick a blend that is as equally complex as the food, such as those below.
It’s not for everyone but is perfect for matching with molecular cooking, because it comprises a real mélange of flavours. In a lesser mortal’s hands the blending could be a disaster but Bolta pulls it off with aplomb. philglas-swiggot.com, £26.20 a bottle LA ROQUETTE, CHATEAUNEUFDU-PAPE, 2001 Grenache and syrah blended together
make a robust combo that stands up to almost any combination of food, even Indian. The Rhône is where they blend it best, which is great as most restaurants have an entry level Côtes du Rhône on the list. For greater elegance, go for a named Châteauneuf-du-Pape which is predominantly grenache and adds a touch of mourvèdre to the syrah. It’s a fine, balanced wine with lots of red fruits and hints of orange peel on the palate. laywheeler.com, £30.42 a bottle
BEST OF BRITISH Ask any wine buff about British wine, and one name keeps coming up. That name is Nyetimber, creator of the finest English sparkling wine, rivalling champagne for taste and complexity, which is made at its own vineyards set in the chalky soil fields of West Sussex and Hampshire. Beloved of critics and connoisseurs the world over, those looking to invest in some wines for Christmas should consider Nyetimber’s delectable Blanc de Blancs 2007 or Classic Cuvée 2008. nyetimber.com
CHATEAU MUSAR 2001 If you are eating Ottolenghi at home or in one of his restaurants, this is the wine to drink. It’s a Lebanese blend of cabernet sauvignon, cinsault, carignan, grenache and mourvèdre. It ages very well and, if you can get the 2001, or better still the 1991, then stand it, decant it and enjoy a unique wine that is the perfect pairing for complex Mediterranean or North African flavours. bwiltd.co.uk, £25 a bottle CONUNDRUM 2011, WAGNER A white Californian table wine like no other. This is one for foxing wine chums at a blind tasting, as winemaker Jon Bolta blends an unprecedented mix of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon, muscat and viognier in a unique fashion.
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Is beer the new wine?
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Even for a beer lover like me, it’s hard to deny the romance of handsome farmhouses, neat vines lining bucolic hills and the thrill of a once-a-year harvest, especially when you compare it to the industrial estate greyness of most breweries, with their stacks of battered barrels and buckets of spent grain in the corner. But breweries are now influencing a significant shift in our drinking, making beers of great quality and variety. You can sniff out a kiwi Sauvignon Blanc from a French one with a swift swirl of your wine glass, right? But can you spot the difference between Citra and Saaz hops with a single sip of your beer? Because knowing about your brew is no longer reserved for geeks and grandads. There’s nothing new about beer, of course, and grain-based alcohol has been around for 10,000 years. What’s new is the surge in appreciation and variety. And the variety is incredible, ranging from light to dark, sweet to bitter to sour, from delicate to rich, with aromatic and bitter pilsner, citrusy pale ale, acidic gueuze, and boozy full-bodied imperial stout just a few stand-outs on the beer spectrum. No other drink can match beer for its breadth. The great thing about beer is that most of them are ready to drink within a couple of weeks of being brewed, and brewing takes place year-round. So where winemakers have one harvest to work with, brewers get to do it daily. They have the ability to change and develop, to experiment and innovate, and to make new beers whenever they choose. This ease at creating new brews combines with a trend towards impactful flavours, where hops are undoubtedly the heroes of
the brewhouse, the ingredient that gives beer its bitterness and much of its aroma. Hops are perennial growing flowers that share similarities with grapes in that they are varietal and their provenance has an impact on the different aromas and flavours you get from them. From the new world (Europe is the ‘old’ hop growing area, while US, Australia and New Zealand are the ‘new’), Sierra Nevada Brewing’s Pale Ale is a floral and grapefruit-like hit of American Cascade hops, while Thornbridge Brewery’s Kipling has a distinct gooseberry, lime and mango quality from New Zealand Nelson Sauvin; Pilsner Urquell is spicy and fragrant from classic Saaz, while Meantime Brewery’s India Pale Ale is deep with the marmalade and woody notes of British hops. Now take those beers, pour them into a good glass and take them to the dinner table. Wine has dominated the dining room for decades, but we’re finally seeing that beer is a brilliant alternative, where there’s the refreshment of bubbles, fat-fighting bitterness, hop aromas reminiscent of spices, and savoury flavours of malt mirroring those in bread, meat and anything grilled. The combination of caramel and citrus in Sierra Nevada makes it ideal for roasted meat and vegetables; the zesty fruit freshness of Thornbridge Kipling is a mighty match for Vietnamese and Thai food; Pilsner Urquell’s bitter-sweetness is superb with Italian food, especially anything with garlic or artichoke; Meantime India Pale Ale is unbeatable with mature cheddar. Is beer the new wine? No. But it is tasting better than it ever has and it’s time to find a new favourite.
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Hi Snob, First, thank you for your column. I recently discovered it and will definitely continue reading as it is quite informative! I was recently gifted a Rolex Daytona Arabic Blue with a two-tone bracelet for my 20th birthday. In my parents’ mind, the two-tone was not a matter of money, but rather one of flash. They knew that I wanted something a little showy, but they felt that diamonds on a male or an all-gold watch was too much. What are your opinions on a two-tone Rolex? Is it tacky or does the fact that I am only 20 negate the two-tone stigma of ‘all the gold he could afford’. Thank you.
Dear Snob, May I ask your opinion of the 38 and 40mm Blancpain Villeret Moonphase and Complete Calendar? I do not believe that you have written much about Blancpain. I am under 30 and fond of more classically-styled watches, such as the Patek ref. 5140 and Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation du Temps, but these are beyond my means.
Hi there, Snob, I know that you like the Omega Speedmaster Professional because of its historical relevance (among other factors). I wonder what your take is on the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatches. Particularly, I’d like to know your opinion on the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon, whose case is said to be ‘innovative’.
My dear young man, even at the age of 20 you must be aware that if ever a dictionary is made illustrating adjectives with images of watches, a blue-dialed two-tone Daytona is at the top of the list for ‘tacky’. Not only is it tacky, its entire raison d’étre is to be tacky – it was called into being so that lovers of tackiness in all its forms should not be disbarred from flaunting their love of being tacky and endorsing tackiness horologically. Your problem, of course, is that you lack the strength of your convictions. Let me give you the best advice anyone is ever going to give you. Never be half-hearted about what you like and don’t like. If someone thinks your watch is tacky, but you like it, too bad for them. Remember – and this will stand you in good stead no matter where you go in life – the only difference between being tacky and chic is self-confidence. There is absolutely nothing more suffocatingly dull, pedantic and uninteresting than unvarying good taste.
Blancpain has much to answer for – burying the noble name of Frederic Piguet, an insistence on spurious history (elaborate and expensively commissioned apologies notwithstanding) and turning the lean and hungry (and attractive) looks of the original 50 Fathoms into a hypertrophied Muscle Beach poser. However, they can still make a sensible watch when they have a mind to. The Blancpain Villeret Moonphase and Complete Calendar is just such a watch. This one suffers from some of the most common diseases of modern luxury watches: its design is too fussy for its own good. And yet I still can find it in me to love it. Its flaws are what gives it its character, and character is rarer these days than simple perfection, which is the only fault that (for instance) Lange & Söhne has. There is a charm to gamely risking ridicule, especially when you have some beauty of your own to play against your fatal flaws. If it’s good enough for Oedipus Rex, it’s good enough for you. P.S. Or save up for the Jules Audemars Equation du Temps, for God’s sake; life’s too short to settle.
Innovative. Hahahahahaha … sorry. The Omega Speedmaster Professional is interesting to the extent that it is the Moonwatch. That means solid caseback, steel, calibres 321 or 861/1861, and there the story ends. The others – all the others – are for those too woolly between the ears to take advantage of the fact that probably the most historically interesting chronograph ever made is still in production as it was last flight-qualified by NASA because Omega daren’t risk losing the right to scratch “Flight Qualified” across the back. ‘Innovation’ is what watch brands use as a placeholder for “we can’t figure out how to make money doing real watchmaking so we’re going to present solutions to non-existent problems and get you to foot the bill.” I admit I haven’t tried very hard as I have other demands on my time, like my peerless collection of Communist-era Hungarian dessert wines, but I fail to see anything about the Dark Side of the Moon Speedmaster to recommend it, unless you’re operating on the monkey-brained notion that black is cool.
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Tumi Watch lovers will already be aware of the impressive properties of carbon fibre, but now renowned travel accessories manufacturer Tumi has introduced a hard-wearing, softer version of the material in its new CFX range. Comprising 11 styles of beautifully made bags, it’s a stylish choice for the international traveller. International Carry On, £2,495, tumi.com
Better things We highlight the latest must-have accessories, and look at what’s on offer to jewellery lovers who want something with the wow factor to complete that special outfit
Vertu The heavyweight champion of luxury phones has now turned its attention to audio products, with the launch of its V Headphones and V Speaker. Both are as subtly elegant as the brand’s iconic communications technology, with the Bang & Olufsen tuned and tested aluminium headphones particularly worthy of your attention. £490, vertu.com
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Silhouette Luxury Austrian eyewear brand Silhouette is bringing some retrofuturistic nostalgia to bear on its latest release, the Futura, a reissue of the 1970’s design classic. The originals have become a true collector’s item and the dynamic new model brings the brand bang up to date with a ultra-light, flexible SPX and polymer construction. Silhouette Futura, £300, silhouette.com
Tresor Paris The recent launch of Tresor Paris’s new diamond range encapsulated three collections, with the highest-end of the trio – 7 – featuring rare one-off pieces, such as a 226ct topaz on an 18ct whitegold pendant. A spectacular selection. Topaz and diamond necklace, £50,000, tresorparis.co.uk
Myriam SOS Recently shortlisted for the New Designer of the Year Retail Jeweller award, and winner of the Treasure Designer of the Year 2013, Myriam Soseilos creates unique, delicate, statement jewellery. Among her avante-garde treasures are this ingenious ring that swivels on the finger. 925 silver, dark green tourmalines, aquamarine, blue/green sapphires Rubik’s Cube ring, £1,100, wolfandbadger.com
Fabergé Ahead of its exciting plans for timepiece releases at next year’s Baselworld – more on that soon – Fabergé also offers some highly covetable accessories for the discerning gentleman, such as these stunning white diamond and rose-gold cufflinks. Stanislav diamond cufflinks, £8,576; Fjodor diamond cufflinks, £7,465, faberge.com
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lthough few realised it at the time, a patent registered by renowned watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet on 26 June, 1801, was a red-letter day for horology. It marked the arrival of the world’s first tourbillon – invented by Breguet – a device that compensated for the errors and fluctuations in functioning due to the inevitable changes in position experienced by watches.
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Little wonder, then, that today Breguet still produces some of the finest tourbillon pieces on the market. This Classique Tourbillion Extra-Plat Automatique is a case in point, offering a combination of the world’s thinnest automatic tourbillon with a pared-down, contemporary aesthetic, plus a patented ‘high energy’ barrel resulting in a 90-hour power reserve. The back of the piece is similarly impressive, showcasing the ornately decorated movement. A beautiful, discrete dress watch. breguet.com
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Livyora, beautifully crafted contemporary fine jewellery inspired by beloved narratives.
Pavoni, featuring yellow sapphire, smoky quartz, iolite and blue topaz.
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Underthe hammer From Banksy to Bowmore, here’s the pick of the month’s auctions Bonhams
With a rapidly expanding international profile, Bonhams is renowned for selling post-war and contemporary art at the highest level, holding regular sales in London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. These carefully curated auctions feature paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculpture by some of the biggest names in the field. The next London sale includes pieces such as Banksy’s Che Guevara on Skates and a Joan Mitchell Triptych, the later estimated at between £250,000 and £350,000.
The Post-War & Contemporary Art Sale will be held at Bonhams’ London sales room on 16 October. bonhams.com
Fellows & Sons
Founded in 1876 and situated in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, Fellows is one of the UK’s leading auction houses, with a particularly strong focus on timepieces. Its upcoming Vintage & Modern Wristwatches auction is hotly anticipated by keen horologists, with its July sale producing quality pieces such as this Comex issue Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, which sold for £43,000, and this rare Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Montauk Highway watch, which sold for £10,000.
The Vintage & Modern Wristwatches auction will be held at Fellows & Son’s Birmingham sales house on 20 October. fellows.co.uk
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Fans of the ‘water of life’ also have good reason to check out Bonhams in October, with its Edinburgh-based whisky sale offering an array of fine drams for collectors. These include a 62 year-old Macallan in a Llalique decanter and a trilogy of black, white and gold bottles of Bowmore, all aged over 40 years, estimated at between £13,000 and £15,000.
The Whisky sale will be held at Bonhams’ Edinburgh sales house on 1 October. bonhams.com
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Horology’s ‘Oscars’ honour this year’s stand-out timepieces. Meet some high-profile nominees... When it comes to the watch industry, there is only one awards ceremony that truly matters – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve. Its distinguished group of judges comprise a mix of high-profile collectors, retailers, watchmakers and watch writers deciding who has done the most to advance watchmaking over the past year. It’s the horological equivalent of the Oscars, with big brands and indie watchmakers alike competing to win one of the 16 prizes on offer. The pre-selected group of 72 watches forms part of a travelling exhibition that is displayed in cities such as New Delhi, Beijing and Geneva – where the winners will be announced at a prize-giving ceremony on 31 October – before finally touching down at London’s Salon QP in November. Happily, general watch-lovers can also get involved as the public prize is, as the name suggests, voted for by the public. After registering, voters are in with the chance of winning a fabulous Girard-Perregaux watch. You can find out more at gphg.org. Before then though, feast your eyes on some of the nominated watches pre-selected by the judges – all representing brilliant examples of the art of timekeeping.
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’ ladies de Grisogono Allegra Steel Company founder Fawaz Gruosi’s horological ode to his daughter Allegra combines a 1930’s strap style with a striking double square face, encircled with precious stones – diamonds, emeralds, pink and red spinels, yellow tsavorites, orange, yellow and pink sapphires, and amethysts.
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Frédéric Jouvenot Surya Master watchmaker Frédéric Jouvenot founded his eponymous brand in 2008, with his Solar Deity collection receiving an award at the 2011 Geneva Time Exhibition. This year saw the release of the Surya, which features a flower dial with 12 jumping petals indicating each hour. A clever and beautiful piece.
’ men s MB&F Legacy Machine 101 At around £37,000, this is the most affordable of MB&F’s ‘horological machines’ and represents the most wearable (and smallest) timepiece from the stable of Max Büsser and his friends. Conceived in-house and hand-finished to a high level by watch guru Kari Voutilainen, this 30-piece collection proved very popular when it was launched earlier this year.
chronograph Chopard L.U.C 1963 Chronograph
The L.U.C 1963 Chronograph pays tribute to the Scheufele family’s 50 years at the helm of Chopard. Equipped with a fully integrated column-wheel chronograph, a flyback function and patented features, this exceptional timepiece bears the prestigious Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark.
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Blancpain 12-Day One-Minute Flying Tourbillon This 60-second flying tourbillon allows an unobstructed view of the beautiful decorated movement and, thanks to a 50% power increase, it now offers a whopping 12-day power reserve. The model is part of the brand’s esteemed, classic Villeret collection.
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Hublot Tourbillon Cathedral Minute Repeater
Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planetarium
Baselworld 2014 saw Hublot present its second Minute Repeater, coupled with a tourbillon and integrated into the design of the Classic Fusion 45mm. Its double cathedral chime and exceptional tone quality saw it win a plethora of plaudits from watch connoisseurs.
Inspired by planetariums, the watch’s movement was created for Van Cleef & Arpels by Dutch watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw. Quite simply, it tells the time by placing a miniature rotating solar system on your wrist, with the diamond-decorated version coming in at £247,000.
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mechanical exception Andreas Strehler Sauterelle a lune perpetuelle This impressive mechanical timepiece includes an incredibly precise perpetual display of the moon, requiring an adjustment by ten minutes every 14,000 years, or by one day every two million years. A wonderful combination of tradition and modernity.
TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Tourbillon One of the brand’s most extraordinary creations, this piece includes the world’s first belt-driven tourbillon and takes its design cues from the cylinders of a Formula 1 engine – a fitting tribute to Tag Heuer’s rich automotive history.
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best watches under £5,000 Tudor Heritage Ranger
port Another of Tempus’s top picks from Baselworld, this wonderfully simple piece from Tudor – which launches its UK operation this month – blends rugged, military chic with a self-winding automatic movement and a 38-hour power reserve.
Zenith El Primero Lightweight
A vision in carbon fibre, titanium, aluminium and silicon, this is one of the world’s most precise series-made chronographs, capable of measuring short times to the nearest 10th of a second. A sensational open-worked dial completes this ergonomically perfect beauty.
Seiko Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 GMT Elegant, simple and subtle, and with a new caliber, the 9S86, building on the platform of the impressive hi-beat caliber 9S85, this was one of Tempus’s favourite watches when we saw it debut at Baselworld earlier this year. This is also Grand Seiko’s first GMT with a 10-beat caliber, making for supreme accuracy.
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Graff Multi-Coloured Butterfly watch Multi-Coloured Butterfly watch Inspired by the delicate symmetry of the butterfly, this high jewellery piece features a dial that is made of 333 diamonds, plus 30 multicoloured sapphires, with each butterfly appearing to hover above the gemstones. Bespoke colour variations are available.
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Hermès Arceau Temari This piece is nothing less than a masterwork of artisanal craftsmanship, from the painstaking setting of more than 700 stones – which takes around three weeks – to the Japanese-inspired dial pattern composed either of white mother-of-pearl, onyx, lapis lazuli or opal. The mechanical self-winding movement offers a 50-hour power reserve.
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Voutilainen Hisui This unique piece combines the skills of master watchmaker Karl Voutilainen with Unryuan, one of Japan’s greatest lacquer studios. The latter takes around 1,000 hours to complete the dial and bridges, using materials such as gold dust, gold leaf and abalone shell from New Zealand. Only one of these pieces will be made, ensuring its place in horological history.
Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Saisons The magnificence of birds, and especially the blue songbirds of his native Swiss Jura, has always captivated Pierre Jaquet-Droz. Here, the dial is fashioned in hand-engraved mother-of-pearl, the birds are sculpted and engraved in gold before being applied to the dial and finally, the birds and the dial are painted – a miniature trompe-l’œil which comes to life in the hands of the brand’s craftsmen.
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effects When it comes to insurance, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Here is your essential guide to high-value item insurance
When it comes to high-value items – watches, jewellery, art or other collectables – it pays to investigate your insurance options. Increasingly, canny thieves are specifically targeting collectors or owners of expensive items, using sophisticated alarm-bypassing burglary techniques to more brutal doorstep attacks, resulting in watches or jewellery being torn from their owners. Before that, though, it’s important to obtain a valuation of the single items you’re looking to insure. Insurers may not require a valuation, but making a claim is much more difficult without one. Auction houses, such as Bonhams, can help with this, although they usually charge around £100 per hour. While that may seem a little steep, it means the replacement cost is based on what that cost would be from a specialist dealer. This is important because, in some instances, the replacement cost may have gone down, due to the vagaries of fashion for collectables. Persian rugs, for example, are worth less than they were ten years ago. In theory, that means the cost of the owner’s policy should also reduce, but many insurers don’t do this unless the policy owner orders a new evaluation. This is why specialist high-value insurers such as Assetsure, Hiscox or Axa Art are a boon to those with a significant amount of expensive single items to insure as part of their contents insurance. Their specialist knowledge means that they may be able to offer a more competitive annual cost, as opposed to a more general insurer. Your property is precious, and the right level of insurance is the best way to guarantee peace of mind.
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Need to know Assetsure’s Bob Andrews on five essentials to consider when insuring your watch Scope of the cover
How much cover are you actually receiving on your watch and is it covered both in and out of the home? The widest cover is arranged on an “All-risks” basis which will include accidental damage, theft and loss. This cover is given as an extension under a home insurance policy or is usually standard under a more specialist policy such as ours. It’s also important to look out for exclusions or endorsements that might limit the cover your policy provides.
Policy excess
Always check to see what your policy excess is. This could be anything from £50 upwards and it’s important to remember to add voluntary and compulsory excess together to establish the total you will have to pay in the event of a loss. Our policy has no excess deducted in the event of a claim and because it’s a totally independent policy, you won’t have to worry about any potential loss of no claims bonus earned under your home insurance.
How will the item be replaced?
Some insurers may want to replace your watch by simply providing you with a voucher. We have many ways at Assetsure of helping replace a lost or damaged item and can work with the policyholder to source a replacement. This is particularly useful if the required model is difficult to obtain or a cherished vintage item.
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What are the territorial limits of the cover? Most policies will allow you to travel abroad, but there are often restrictions on the number of days that you can spend away from home. Our Assetsure policy allows you to make unlimited trips abroad providing no one trip is longer than 60 days. We cover worldwide, with no excluded countries.
Security arrangements required
Once you introduce valuable items into your home, even if they are portable items such as watches, some insurers many want you to upgrade your home security. This can include fitting key-operated window locks or even an alarm – always check the level of security your insurer expects you to comply with. Generally speaking at Assetsure, we do not ask for any special security arrangements at your home.
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Insurance can reimburse you financially in the unfortunate event that a piece of jewellery is lost, stolen or damaged. You can insure watches and jewellery in two ways, through extended warranty or contents insurance. The manufacturer’s or retailer’s warranty should initially cover faults with watches and jewellery that you have purchased. After this has expired, extended warranty policies can guarantee that belongings like your jewellery and watches will be repaired if they are faulty or, in some cases, provide replacement items. Contents insurance covers the cost of replacing possessions such as jewellery and watches if they are damaged, destroyed or stolen. Most policies cover damaged or lost belongings because of perils like flooding, storms, fire and theft. There are two types
of contents insurance policies. ‘New for old policies’ cover the replacement of contents according to the original purchase price regardless of the age or condition of the item is in when a claim is made. Alternatively, ‘indemnity policies’ take wear and tear into account and insurers will cover the cost to replace items at their current value. Some policies can be extended to cover possessions you take outside your home, such as the jewellery you wear, so you should check with the individual insurer what would be covered before taking out a policy. Extended warranty policies and contents insurance differ from insurer to insurer, so it’s important to read the policy conditions carefully before purchasing cover to ensure that it meets your needs. The ABI is the voice of the UK insurance industry, representing general insurance and long-term savings. The ABI has approximately 250 members who account for over 90% of UK insurance premiums. abi.org.uk
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eing the one country that shares its winding borders with every other Alpine nation, it’s no surprise that Switzerland has it all when it comes to winter sports: spectacular mountain scenery, the most peaks in Europe over 4,000m and the biggest glaciers, thousands of miles of world-class pistes lined with pristine powder, excellent ski schools, beautiful resorts, and all of it reached easily by the famously efficient Swiss transport network. Better still, watch lovers are well served with virtually every resort offering at least one high-end timepiece boutique for your shopping pleasure. A recent visit to Gstaad, for example, revealed four brilliant watch stores in a 100m stretch, including a fabulous Breguet standalone boutique. As home to the world’s most luxurious winter destinations, Switzerland is the sole choice for many of Europe’s bon vivant skiers, and the burgeoning choice of palatial chalets or five-star hotels reflects this. Yet, despite the high-end gentrification of the ski scene, Switzerland’s resorts have all benefited from tightly controlled development, helping to preserve that chocolate-box charm and increasingly attracting refugees from the ‘factory skiing’ of Europe’s more crowded slopes. Fear not, however: within those wooden chalets’ shallow roofs and curlicue eaves, an increasingly sleek and luxurious lifestyle, with superyacht levels of service is available. Today’s chalet operators and ski travel companies provide unrivalled levels of service in the most stunning properties, the in-chalet staff – often outnumbering guests – are recruited from the yachting industry, hotels and Michelin-star restaurants to cater for global superstars and billionaires. For one chalet alone the stats record 12 private jets, nine helicopters, one baby grand piano, eight world-class chefs, 1,000 white linen napkins, 128 bags unpacked and packed, two tailors flown in from Milan, two firework displays and 11 bodyguards… There’s never been a better time to take a Swiss ski holiday.
Zermatt Sitting at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in the world, Zermatt epitomises the image of Switzerland: high-alpine, awe-inspiring, yet small-town and charming. Since the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 in the golden age of high alpinism, Zermatt was soon regarded as a mecca for skiers and mountaineers and it is still one of the best winter resorts in the world. The village itself has a mix of rustic old wooden stadels and grand-luxury hotels; the main street is fully traffic-free, except the occasional horse-drawn carriage or electric buggy; the sidestreets are packed with lively bars, restaurants and shops. There’s even an ‘Unplugged’ rock festival every April, sponsored by – who else? – a top-end watchmaker (Parmigiani Fleurier to be precise). At any point in the season, there’s always a real buzz around the entire resort. At any point in the year, for that matter – Zermatt is so high that skiing in some areas is 365 days a year.
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St Moritz Chic, elegant and cosmopolitan, with a dry, sparkling ‘champagne climate’ and sun that shines for an average of 322 days a year. Who wouldn’t want to winter at St Moritz? Indeed, beyond the snow polo, grande-dame hotels such as the legendary Badrutt’s Palace, and celeb-riddled boutiques, there are actually over 350km of pistes waiting for those who can tear themselves away from the high street. As for après-ski, you’re spoilt for choice, with nearly 100 places to eat in St Moritz, around 10 of which are up to proper gourmet standard (try Nobu at Badrutt’s and El Paradiso). No wonder it’s the world’s leading winter resort.
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It’s fast overtaking St Moritz as the jet set’s preferred winter hangout, and yet Verbier has managed to carefully maintain its charm as an alpine village. A rambling collection of wooden chalets in a sunkissed meadow 1,500m up a mountainside, this is nonetheless a purpose-built resort playing host to some of the most lively nightlife going and top-flight restaurants, not to mention some of the most outrageous runs for the keenest skiers. Verbier is gateway to the 4 Vallées ski area, with nearly 100 lifts and more than 400km of ski runs for all levels of expertise at your feet. The amount of snow is extensive and the natural terrain makes it perfect for pushing the limits.
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Hartmann Singleton Why rent a holiday ski home when you can buy? Hartmann Singleton offers a wide selection of properties from charming ski chalets to luxurious apartments and penthouses, or building plots for individual building concepts in many parts of Switzerland. Its discreet, tailor-made service can also help with any building work or renovation, as well as associated services such as advice on legal support and on issues such as emigration and tax. Recent Swiss law has put a cap on second home building, but Hartmann Singleton can advise on pre-approved projects for those looking for a secure investment in a fabulous environment. The company currently also has beautiful chalets available for sale in Champéry, Nendaz, Saas-Fee and Grindelwald. hartmannsingleton.com
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Kaluma Travel Tempus was lucky enough to spend a few days on the slopes earlier this year with Andy Butterworth, director of Kaluma Travel and, crucially, a very nice chap to boot. His expert advice, from restaurant booking to the best slopes to ski at certain times of the day, was invaluable and helped to make our trip truly memorable. His company is an experienced and professional ski holiday specialist, dedicated to sourcing the finest properties for both private and corporate ski trips. The company runs four luxury ski chalets across the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps, with Verbier’s Chalet Maurine particularly worthy of your attention. Sitting two minutes’ walk from the main lift station, the chalet sleeps 16 people. It offers a spacious blend of sublime contemporary interiors and fantastic facilities that include a roaring fireplace, hot tub, private chef, hammam, open bar and 24-hour concierge service. Quite simply, it’s the ideal base from which to explore this vibrant Swiss resort. kalumatravel.co.uk
Powder Byrne Fantastic service and a real understanding of what its clients want makes travelling with Powder Byrne an unforgettable experience. Regarded as one of the leading luxury ski specialists, Powder Byrne has been delivering personalised holidays since 1985, with a focus on the highest quality, flexibility and service. It offers a seamless service with expert advice prior to travel and its in-resort teams are on hand to take care of luxury private transfers, a shuttle service to go anywhere in resort, complimentary ski guiding, a booking service for restaurants and babysitting, and much more. In celebration of the company’s 30th season, Powder Byrne will be offering some exciting new resorts to add to its destinations in Switzerland, Austria and Italy. Accommodation is provided in its hand-picked portfolio of 4- and 5-star hotels in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, as well as more flexible arrangements in its luxury chalet style apartments. Of particular note is the charming Swiss resort of Adelboden – a relatively unknown resort with British skiers – and one where Powder Byrne is operating a full service from three luxury hotels. Among these is the Hotel Cambrian ,with February 2015 half-term prices from £3,299 per person on half board, including Powder Byrne private flights, luxury transfers and full Powder Byrne in-resort service. powderbyrne.com
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Summit Retreats Summit Retreats specialises in bespoke luxury ski holidays, and offers a selection of carefully hand-picked chalets that are tailored towards each client’s specific needs. With almost 100 chalets on offer in the beautiful Swiss resorts of Gstaad, Klosters, Saas-Fee, Veysonnaz, Villars, Zermatt and Verbier, the calibre of Swiss chalets available from Summit Retreats is second to none. Arguably chief among these is the company’s Verbier offerings, including Chalet Dent Blanche, a five-storey property that sleeps 10 and is linked by stairs and a lift. The chalet offers breathtaking views, thanks to its position on the edge of Verbier plateau, and boasts its own cinema room and spa. Similarly impressive is Chalet Nyumba, a seven-bedroom property that sleeps 12 people in the heights of the ski resort. The spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, massage treatment room and a further hot tub on the terrace outside. The chalet includes fantastic children’s facilities with a large playroom with many toys and games.
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Momentum Ski Festival Last March saw Tempus attend the fabulous Momentum Ski Festival, set in the pretty Swiss resort of Crans Montana. Comprising three events: the City Ski Championships, the Alpine Business Forum and Momentum Après-Ski, it provides City firms and Europe’s financial community with the chance to entertain clients and network with potential customers against a backdrop of downhill racing, live music and comedy. Celebrity guests this year included British Olympic skier Graham Bell, Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams and sprinter Colin Jackson, with music and entertainment provided by a number of excellent bands. It’s a brilliant way to combine a fun trip with genuine business insights and networking opportunities, and Tempus never failed to be impressed by the ability of the competitors to party in the resort’s bars until the early hours, and yet still be on the slopes at 9am for a day’s full-on racing. The whole event is perfectly organised and runs like clockwork (this is Switzerland, after all) and we would encourage anyone considering attending a ski festival to make this their top choice. Next year’s event will again take place in Crans Montana, from 12-15 March. Alongside the City Ski Championships, the event includes a Business Forum, which will highlight the key challenges facing Europe’s financial community. momentumski.com/festival
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Hot home trends Hannah Birtwistle, interior designer, stylist and founder of Snug Studio (snugstudio.co.uk), on the styles and products gracing the finest homes this season We’re seeing a shift towards simplistic and honest interior design as people move away from both the over-embellished and the stark and clinical look. A softer and more tactile form of design is gaining in popularity, taking its cues from Scandinavian and Japanese design aesthetics. Simplistic design is achieved by scaling back a scheme to its most essential elements and requires considerable decorative restraint. Interiors are being reduced to their bare essentials with a ‘less is more’ approach being key. Unnecessary embellishment is peeled away and more consideration is being given, not only to the materials, but also to what is actually put on display. This includes furniture, lighting, rugs, artwork and decorative items. Less clutter allows the architecture or finishes to be appreciated and, in a simplistic interior, every finish and detail counts. A meticulous decision process is undertaken, with finishes and furniture being chosen for their inherent beauty and natural qualities. Materials are honest and raw; wood is wood, stone is stone. The result is a new, understated glamour and our perception of what is luxurious is in transition – fewer shiny reflective materials and more matt luxe. Darker lacquered and highly polished timbers are making way for lighter, honeytoned timbers such as walnut, oak, and cherry in an oiled or natural finish. Warmer metals, such as pewter, bronze, copper and brass, are preferred to cooler chromes. Luxurious white,
black, grey and green marbles are set alongside unpolished concrete. Glass is no longer left exposed, but softened by the addition of a steel or timber frame. Fabrics are textured and tactile with the layering of wools, velvets, linens, cottons and cashmeres. Suedes and leathers are matt, and soft and supple, while hair on hide is appearing once more on upholstery. People are letting the materials do the talking and palettes are calm, laid back and low maintenance, with no excess or complication. This simplistic approach of design is establishing a new sense of luxury that exudes quality, craftsmanship and integrity. The market is less saturated with unnecessary expense and overt opulence, and consumers are looking for a refreshing approach to styling and furniture collections, where money is spent on design classics and master craftsmanship rather than named brands. Quality of material, detail and form are paramount, with people buying into the heritage, history and narrative of an item – a trend that’s also mirrored in the fashion industry. Furniture manufacturers such as Cassina and Carl Hansen are seeing the importance of heritage, with many reintroducing products from their archives into their latest collections. Integrity has become the height of luxury. Nowhere is master craftsmanship more apparent than in the arrival of drinks cabinets on the market. As more people entertain at home, attention is being focused
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on entertaining and dining spaces. A handcrafted decanter box or free-standing cocktail cabinet has fast become the latest must-have luxury item. In the high end luxury residential market there is a noticeable shift away from the anonymous hotel-room look. Many are craving a more individual and personalised style and are bringing ‘found’ pieces into their homes. While there has been an influx of fun and quirky mid-century modern pieces in recent years, furniture from earlier eras and the antiques sector is being sought for those craving more sophisticated pieces that will stand the test of time. A well sourced armchair, rug, lamp, mirror, piece of artwork, heirloom or handed down piece will add that sense of integrity that many are looking for. Regardless of whether people are fortunate to have lots of outside space or minimal outside space, interiors are increasingly taking cues
Manhattan drinks cabinet by Amy Somerville
from the great outdoors and bringing them indoors. Whether it’s through living walls, terrariums or large potted plants such as ferns, palms or cactuses, inside and outside spaces are being seamlessly fused. An injection of green will instantly inject life and colour into a space. Black and white colour palettes are everywhere this year and will continue into 2015. More black is being used than in previous years to give a less stark look, with natural browns introduced through fabrics and timbers to warm things up. Grey is continuing its reign as the dominant and most popular neutral, with olive green and midnight blue being incorporated into the neutrals palette. If you are feeling braver, then add bold hits of masculine brights, such as Greek blue, burnt orange, cranberry or crimson red. The world of interior design has become terrifically interesting of late, and there’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at your living space.
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Integrated. Automated. Not complicated. Integrating technology into the fabric of your home, seamlessly. Simplifying the use of remote controls for you, intuitively. Whether you want to enjoy movies, music and sports or adjust your lighting, blinds and climate control, Electric Frog creates innovative solutions for clients that utilise smart phones, tablets and mobile devices. Convenience and simplicity in the palm of your hand. We specialise in residential automation products and we relish solving traditionally complex problems, so contact us now for a no-obligation engineering consultation and demo. Find out what Electric Frog can do for you.
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Making a space distinctive Simon Rawlings, creative director at David Collins Studio (davidcollins.com), on key considerations for any design project From Moscow to Shanghai, Milan to New York, the malls, the high streets and the retail experiences have all become alike. This has created a sense of familiarity, especially in emerging markets – the desire for consistency and the need for a reliable image. For those who are travelling and seeking new discoveries, though, this can make the world a less interesting place. As much as boutique hotels are distinctive
from one another, the same should be true for their larger cousins. The same hotel room designs can no longer work across Miami, New York and London. Design is about individuality, customisation, bespoke pieces – and retail will increasingly fall into this bracket. Throughout our 28 years of designing interiors, we have worked across all sectors within retail design, including jewellery,
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food, fashion and beauty – from brands with very organised corporate structures such as Victoria’s Secret, Jimmy Choo and Pret, to small boutique (but still very organised) brands such as Larusmiani and Louis Leeman. We approach the retail sector in the way we approach all of our designs. What is the location? Who is the user? How do you want the user to feel? What is the existing architecture? How should the space be lit? What is its function? These are the questions we ask, whether designing a home, a restaurant or a store – they all have the same set of rules – and these are key considerations that the homeowner should take on board before embarking on any interior design project. We adhere to the fact that even if a space has an inherent concept, it must be adapted to ensure a sense relevance to the building and surroundings in which they sit. We work in collaboration with each of our clients to fashion a unique and identifiable creation, ensuring that the end result stays true to its location and the brand’s identity. For the recently launched Harrods Shoe Heaven, we built on some of the original architectural nuances we uncovered in the space and created a retail environment that evokes timeless heritage, while looking firmly to the future. With the Alexander McQueen stores, the vision created in collaboration with Sarah Burton is very much to take and embrace the culture of surroundings and make them truly identifiable. Making the architectural environment lead the interior result is a concept that every designer should keep front of mind.
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Discover the products, designers and artists that can give you the home of your dreams
Electric Frog
A great space needs great technology and few companies are better placed than Londonbased Electric Frog to provide the latest in home automation. Enhance your lifestyle with simple, yet sophisticated control of music, lights, climate and more, all of which Electric Frog can take care of from initial evaluation to after-sales support. The company’s five-step plan – discovery, system design, engineering, implementation and support – ensures that its customers are kept fully involved every step of the way. Whether it’s a system that controls your whole living space or just one room, total control of your environment can be at your fingertips. electric-frog.com
Diego Correa Interior Design Specialising in residential projects, Diego Correa’s academic grounding in architecture, combined with more than 12 years of professional interior design experience, provides clients with a uniquely holistic approach when it comes to home design. Crucially, rather than imposing his ideas on customers, Diego listens carefully and plans accordingly, resulting in a project that transforms the home of your dreams into a reality. His services include interior architecture, interior design, furniture design, furnishing, soft furnishing and accessories, art and overall project management. So if you don’t speak ‘builder’, fear not; Diego will liaise directly with them on your behalf, ensuring total project management and quality control. diegocorreainteriordesign.com
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Talk to any company that specialises in fitting home cinema systems and one brand consistently gets name-checked: Cineak. It is the creator of some of the world’s finest custom-made cinema seating. Hand-crafted in Belgium and available in a wide variety of styles, materials and configurations, the modular nature of the seats allows them to be adapted to every environment – from single armchairs, curved and straight rows to day beds. The added extras are similarly impressive, and include Tactile Transducers (seat vibrators, for the uninitiated) which shake the chair when low bass, such as explosions, are on the soundtrack. Other key features include heated seats, cupholders, tables, massage systems and an intelligent automation module that allows you to set the seat’s support in its onboard memory, which means that you can always return the seat to your perfect position. cineak.com
Dominic Payte
Founders Simon Baker and Robert Skiba have combined their talents for both business and construction to create renowned design and build company Dominic Payte. Robert built his reputation redeveloping homes of distinction across Yorkshire and now offers his unrivalled skills to central London clients. Specialising in all aspects of building, from initial conception, through all the necessary processes of planning and building regulation approval to a high quality completed project, the company offers a user-friendly experience with no big payments upfront. A full interior design service is also available, which includes mood boards, 3D visualisation and easy sourcing of the finest furniture, fixings and equipment. The result is a lasting interior full of character. dominicpayte.com
Tom Merrifield Gallery Those looking to include a piece of wonderful art in their home should take a look at the work of internationally renowned sculptor Tom Merrifield. Described by many as a force of nature – not only for his talent but also his lust for life – Tom has been sculpting for more than 40 years and his life-size pieces grace many public arenas and private collections around the world. He has sculpted some of the most prestigious ballet stars of their generation, including Dame Alicia Markova, Dame Gillian Lynne and Sir Anton Dolan. He’s also created an exhibition of paintings of Helena BonhamCarter, when she modelled for him. Tom’s most recent life-size piece, Harlequin, has gained critical acclaim and he is currently working on a new life-size work that will be revealed in December. tommerrifield.co.uk
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launches from Benetti, Italy’s oldest superyacht maker. Designed by the Benetti team, with considerable input from the yacht’s owner, it will be used both privately and for charter. Illusion I has a refined design and can accommodate 13 guests across four VIP cabins, and has a spectacular owner’s suite. Aft of the lower deck is a spacious beach club area. It offers on-water access for guests and is within easy reach of the tenders, toys and diving equipment. Outdoor space is further maximised with a spacious sundeck, complete with mosaic jacuzzi. These are just four of the incredible billion-dollar line-up of yachts on offer, each representing the intriguing possibilities of custom yacht-building. So whether you are in the market for a new yacht, or simply want to window shop and dream, Monaco is the place to be this month. monacoyachtshow.com
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Avakian Discover some of the world’s best luxury jewellery and soon-to-launch timepiece collections from Avakian, a must-check exhibitor and official partner at the Monaco Yacht Show Besides the feast of nautical eye candy on offer at the show, visitors can also enjoy a wide range of exhibitors showcasing a selection of fabulous products. One brand of note is Avakian, a family-run, exclusive jewellery designer based in Geneva with a number of boutiques worldwide. Visitors to both the upper deck of the Monaco Yacht Club and the Hotel De Paris in the heart of Monte Carlo can enjoy a stunning exhibition of the brand’s best pieces, including its rare coloured diamonds high jewellery collection. Highlights include a pair of intricately designed pink diamond earrings set with two pear-shaped pink diamonds and surrounded by small white pear-shaped diamonds, plus a ring mounted with an internally flawless 3.97ct fancy pink diamond. The Hotel De Paris exhibition runs from 9-29 September. Viewings by appointment, avakian.com.
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On any other afternoon this would be the unrivalled stand-out moment of my day, but if you’d caught up with me two hours earlier you’d also have witnessed me wrestling manfully with a mountain bike up and down seven miles of breathtaking (in both senses of the word) coastline, past dusty green cacti and even a picture-perfect galloping herd of wild horses. Such are the incomparable delights of The BodyHoliday in St Lucia. To explain, it turns out that the editor had signed me up for the luxury resort’s challenging Quadrathlon event, which is run weekly for guests of “intermediate fitness” across four disciplines – cycling, running – and when I reach the bottom of this vertiginous rappel, a daunting 2.5km kayak from Pigeon Island across the bay back to the hotel awaits. Once that’s out of the way I am going to collapse headlong into a piña colada. You can keep your kale smoothie.
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In truth, despite my aversion to all things intrepid, what the smiling, easy-going staff never lose sight of is the fact that guests are on holiday. I had visions before my arrival of being marooned in some prison-in-paradise, enduring humiliating, drill-instructor style reprimands for my puny upper-body strength, but the resort comes at it from the opposite direction, opting instead to offer its customers a smorgasbord of fitness options from dawn ’til dusk. The notion of ‘something for everybody’ is the central ethos here and it’s astonishingly effective. You are, of course, welcome to spend all day tanning on the private beach, or lounging around either of the two pools, but wouldn’t you rather at least have a crack at archery? Or perhaps snorkelling through schools of angel fish amid the coral reefs is more your style? Maybe try your hand at t’ai chi, or golf, or even fencing. With dozens of experiences on offer every day – aimed at different skill and fitness levels – conversation around the dinner table in the evenings crackles along as guests enthuse tirelessly about their new adventures. Of course, diet is the flipside of any fitness coin – and once again the BodyHoliday triumphs here by not preaching to its clientele. There are five separate dining experiences dotted across the spacious beachfront, each representing a myriad of cuisines, and menus are varied nightly to assuage even the most jaded palate. I recommend trying the sumptuous miso-crusted mahi mahi at Tao, the hotel’s award-winning fusion restaurant.The lofted ceiling and rainbowglow lanterns imbue this first floor eatery with elegant simplicity and warmth. Equally though, nobody will raise an eyebrow if you elect to treat yourself to a ‘naughty’ slice of wood-fired pizza from the clubhouse. No one is judging you here.
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Of course, the BodyHoliday prides itself on its world-class wine cellar – and with ample reason. Upon sampling the seven-course tasting menu at the Cariblue Windows restaurant, I succumbed to wave upon wave of technical brilliance with each course deftly paired with yet another masterpiece from a selection of the finest vineyards across the globe. A deliciously dry and fruity André Dezat 2012 sancerre was one wine I’d happily sample time and again. Just when I felt sure my evening could get no better, something truly magical happened. Our host, Andrew, leapt to his feet midway through dinner and ushered us out to the beach. What possible reason could there be to break such a brilliant feast?
“Careful,” he said. “Keep an eye out where you’re treading.” And right there, around our feet, tiny, just-hatched baby turtles began emerging from the sand, each no bigger than a playing card, embarking upon a perilous battle for survival. It was a singularly life-affirming moment, and one I shall never forget. The following morning, even those two most dreaded words in the English language – ‘boot’ and ‘camp’ – have the sting taken out of their tail. Golden girls of the British 2012 Olympic rowing squad, Anna Watkins and Katherine Grainger, are on hand to whip us into shape and let me assure you, there’s no greater motivation than receiving even the tiniest morsel of praise from a bona fide Olympian.
At the end of the week I take great pride in knowing that I have pushed myself harder than I ever thought possible. I have rowed, run, cycled and sailed. I even tried yoga in a treehouse – but perhaps most surprisingly, I took part willingly and with a huge grin splashed across my face. I would do it again in a heartbeat. thebodyholiday.com
The Jump-Up
The spa
Seemingly within moments of arriving on the island, somebody will have informed you that you simply must go to The Jump-Up – the Friday night street party in St Lucia’s Gros Islet area. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a heady cocktail of around 2,000 people crowding down one long street, dancing to the largest tower of makeshift speakers you’ve ever seen. Street vendors line the way, offering you everything from mouthwateringly fresh watermelon and papaya to jerk chicken and the local Piton beer. Keep your wits about you, but you’ll certainly find plenty of tourists there revelling alongside the smiling islanders.
The 30,000sq ft wellness centre and spa is truly the jewel in the BodyHoliday’s crown. Set up on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it’s a pristine oasis of serenity and calm. More than 60 expertly trained specialists offer a vast array of treatments from Ayurvedic and holistic therapies right through to deep tissue sports massage and cutting-edge hydrotherapy. Try the intriguingly named Bolus Bag Massage if you’re feeling adventurous and looking to really work out some problem areas, or if you would rather simply drift off into a heavenly ocean of pure pampered bliss, look no further than the Synchronised Abhyanga treatment. You may never spend a more perfect 75 minutes in your life.
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