PATEK PHILIPPE TRADITION AND INNOVATION ANNIVERSARY
OMEGA IS PUTTING IT ALL
ON CULT WATCHES!
CITY GUIDE
THE PORT HOUSE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
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SPOTLIGHT
For luxury watch enthusiasts
EDITORIAL
DEAR CUSTOMERS, DEAR FRIENDS This magazine is yours – it testifies to our history and also to our philosophy. It is bridge that links us to you. We are pleased to invite you to delve into these pages to discover the extensive and fantastic world of watchmaking. You will discover the latest watches presented in Basel and their secrets, the current trends in the sector, including the commitment of watch manufacturers to the environment and sustainable development, as well as a large selection of men’s and women’s watches from our catalogue. It will also be time to escape with a suggested getaway to Copenhagen and a trip to Chile. Moreover, we will share with you the best spots in Antwerp, a dynamic city in constant transformation that never ceases to surprise us. We sought to create a personable magazine to be read at a relaxed pace with quality articles ref lecting our passion. We hope you enjoy reading these pages as much as we have enjoyed preparing them for you. Feel free to send us your comments and to contact us for information about any of our models or services. Thank you for your trust and loyalty over the years. We wish you an excellent read. The Tensen family
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8. Boutiques · Welcome to TenSen Juweliers 10. Boutiques · TenSen Juweliers’ new website 12. City guide · The best places in Antwerp
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14. Spotlight · Patek Philippe, tradition and innovation 20. Selection of men’s watches · The latest models 24. Dining · Five new starred restaurants in Flanders! 26. What’s new · Rolex Yacht-Master II, a unique watch 30. City guide · WM Gallery, art with a heart 32. City guide · Rubenshuis, the house of painter Pierre-Paul Rubens 34. Spotlight · Breitling, watches made for extremes
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38. Getaway · Ten reasons to spend a weekend in Copenhagen 42. Anniversary · Omega is putting it all on cult watches!
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46. Cult · TAG Heuer Autavia, the legendary chronograph from the sixties 48. Guide · Everything you need to know about chronographs! 50. Watchmaking heritage · Heritage, Longines’ vintage collection 52. Selection of men’s watches · Vintage scent 54. A closer look · Tissot Ballade
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56. The universe of a maison· MeisterSinger 58. Cult · When the Panthère de Cartier reappears 60. Anniversary · Ebel, the return of the Sport Classic
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62. Selection of women’s watches · The latest models 66. Success story · Delvaux, the world’s oldest fine leather goods company
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68. Selection of women’s watches · The time of icons 70. City guide · The Port House: past, present and future 72. What’s new · Drive de Cartier: masculine elegance 74. Motor · A new era for Aston Martin 76. Report · Beautiful mechanics: when watchmaking and automobiles meet 80. Limited edition · Baume & Mercier, the Shelby® Cobra adventure continues! 82. Motor · Operation seduction: the new BMW 5 Series
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84. High-tech · Astron, solar watches by Seiko
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86. Phenomenon · Alpina and Frederique Constant, Swiss-made connected watches 90. Savoir-faire · Rado, the undisputed king of ceramic 92. Anniversary · Hamilton: Ventura, 60 years old already! 94. Practical tips · How to take care of your watch
96. Report · When watch manufacturers take care of our planet 98. A closer look · Tudor & Oris, dive into the past 100. Travel · From north to south, breathtaking Chile
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BOUTIQUES
Welcome to
TENSEN JUWELIERS
GOOD TO KNOW Rolex, Cartier, Breitling and TAG Heuer are some of the brands that trust in the experienced watchmakers at TenSen Juweliers to repair your favourite watches.
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DISCOVER ALL THE SHOPS:
TenSen Prestige Huidevettersstraat 48, 2000 Antwerp +32 (0)3 231 98 97 Open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and again from 1.30 pm to 6 pm. TenSen Exclusive Schuttershofstraat 2, 2000 Antwerp +32 (0)3 231 98 99 Open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and again from 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm nonstop.
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TenSen Boutique Huidevettersstraat 52, 2000 Antwerp +32 (0)3 231 98 98 Open Monday and Thursday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and again from 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm nonstop. TenSen Fashion Store Huidevettersstraat 52, 2000 Antwerp +32 (0)3 231 98 98 Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 6.00 pm nonstop. TenSen Classic & Jewels Huidevettersstraat 46, 2000 Antwerp +32 (0)3 231 98 98 Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 6.00 pm nonstop. 3
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ith fives shops located in the heart of Antwerp on Huidevettersstraat and Schuttershofstraat, TenSen Juweliers concentrates in one place in the city a wide selection of more than 70 watch and jewellery brands, from the most affordable to the most exclusive. TenSen Juweliers is a family business whose passion and expertise have been handed down from generation to generation for over 50 years. Indeed, the family pursues excellence in the demanding world of luxury goods with a single engine driving its journey, passion for the trade.
As a team, they will welcome you inside their friendly boutiques in an intimate and cosy atmosphere. As true experts, each member of the Tensen family will be delighted to help you discover the items in their catalogue and provide you with personalised advice so that you can find the piece of your dreams. Always on the lookout for the latest developments, they will be able to transmit their enthusiasm for their business. A lovely pause in the heart of the diamond capital, the TenSen Juweliers boutiques are an undisputed point of reference where enthusiasts and collectors love to come and enjoy.
1. TenSen Exclusive From left to right: Carl De Hert, Tom Daems and Alain Tensen. 2. TenSen Prestige Philip Tensen and Cathy Lensclaes. 3.TenSen Boutique,TenSen Fashion Store and TenSen Classic & Jewels From left to right: Bjorn Verlinden, Hendrik Fongers, Mieke van de Molengraft, Leslie Swaegers, Monica Esquivel, Nadia Tensen and Deborah Palagashvili.
CONTACT www.tensen.be +32 (0)3 231 98 98 info@tensen.be
TenSen Juweliers’
NEW WEBSITE TENSEN JUWELIERS HAS RECENTLY LAUNCHED A NEW WEBSITE INCLUDING AN ONLINE BOUTIQUE OFFERING A WIDE ARRAY OF TIMEPIECES AND JEWELLERY. ACCESSIBLE FROM A COMPUTER AS WELL AS FROM A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET, IT IS EASY TO USE AND COMPLETELY SECURE. IT IS AVAILABLE IN DUTCH, ENGLISH AND FRENCH.
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he new TenSen Juweliers website allows you to admire and purchase from the comfort of your home a large selection of carefully chosen watches by major watch manufacturers and the most affordable brands making up the TenSen Juweliers catalogue. These include Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Baume & Mercier, Oris, Rado and Hamilton watches as well as models by Casio, Fossil, Daniel Wellington and Michael Kors, to name just a few of the items available. And moreover, most of the brands offered on the site to do not provide this service. All the watches displayed on the site are featured in great detail and accompanied by photographs. This ensures that visitors are well advised in their browsing. Moreover, while benefitting from the advantages of online shopping, visitors need not renounce the explanations and suggestions of experienced sales assistants, as there is a telephone number and email address available for any questions that may arise. Online payment is simple and secure and shipping, which is quick and safe, is free of charge. Lastly, customers have a right to return the item within 14 days. Don’t wait any longer!
CITY GUIDE
The best places in
ANTWERP
HOTEL JULIEN 4*
To sleep
The Cathedral of Our Lady, masterpiece of Gothic architecture, dominates Antwerp’s skyline .
Located in the heart of Antwerp, just a few minutes’ walk from the Grand Palace, Hotel Julien is a boutique hotel located within two buildings dating back to the 16th century. It has 20 modern, well-equipped, meticulously decorated guestrooms as well as a spa. Its rooftop terrace offers a unique view of the city. Korte Nieuwstraat 24 (+32) 3 229 06 00
HOTEL RUBENS GROTE MARKT 4*
Ideally located for visiting the historic city, Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt offers spacious guestrooms and luxurious suites and junior suites, some of which overlook the courtyard or garden and some featuring a small, private terrace. The building has an observation tower from the 16th century. Oude Beurs 29 (+32) 3 222 48 48
HOTEL DE WITTE LELIE 3*
Hotel De Witte Lelie is a small boutique hotel built in the 17th century in the city centre. Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, it features 11 spacious guestrooms and luxurious suites. An authentic oasis of calm, it also has a terrace and garden. Keizerstraat 16 (+32) 3 226 19 66
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MATTERHORN
The Matterhorn is a café/restaurant located in one of Antwerp’s trendiest districts. With its modern chalet style, the Matterhorn serves wine, cocktails and all sorts of alcohol-free beverages that you can accompany with a meal or a few appetisers at the end of the day. Huidevetterstraat 58 (+32) 3 213 31 00 DE FOYER
De Foyer is a café/tearoom located in the former Bourla Theatre. In a traditional setting, one can enjoy a drink and snack underneath its neoclassical dome. A lively brunch is served in the magnificent lobby every Sunday and bank holiday. Komedieplaats 18 (+32) 3 233 55 17
To dine
GRAANMARKT 13
RISTORANTE ARTE
VILLA DORIA
Rewarded with a Michelin Plate, Graanmarkt 13 restaurant offers quality modern cuisine created by young chef Seppe Nobels, skilled in preparing vegetarian dishes. The restaurant also has a very good wine list. A gastronomic delight for all the senses.
ARTE is a restaurant serving refined Italian cuisine located in the city centre. Set in an atmosphere that is both chic and contemporary, diners can see the chefs in action in the kitchen. The restaurant also has an exhibition area dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
Nestled in a villa built in the 1940s, Villa Doria has won over many gourmets in the region. Diners can enjoy Italian and French dishes prepared by Chef Gianni Spiga. The restaurant guide Gault & Millau awarded it one toque.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 2.30 pm and 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
Open daily from 12 noon to 2.30 pm
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and from 6.00 pm to midnight.
Bredabaan 1293, 2900 Schoten (10 km from the centre of Antwerp) (+32) 3 644 40 10
Graanmarkt 13 (+32) 3 337 79 92
Suikerrui 24 (+32) 3 226 29 70
Open Monday to Friday from 12 noon
With its midnight blue dial, new Ref. 5168G is the very first Aquanaut for men in 18-carat white gold. It is also the largest Aquanaut.
SPOTLIGHT
PATEK PHILIPPE Tradition and innovation
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FOR OVER 175 YEARS, PATEK PHILIPPE HAS WORKED TO PRESERVE THE GREAT TRADITIONAL WATCHMAKING ART OF GENEVA. THE MANUFACTURER IS CELEBRATING TWO IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN 2017, THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AQUANAUT COLLECTION AND THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ULTRA-THIN SELF-WINDING CALIBRE 240. IT IS THUS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW AQUANAUT REF. 5168G AND THE NEW CALATRAVA REF. 6006G.
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he last independent watch manufacturer from Geneva still in family hands, Patek Philippe enjoys full creative independence which allows it to design, produce and assemble what specialists agree to be the best watches in the world, a materialisation of the goals of founders Antoine Norbert de Patek and Jean Adrien Philippe. Indeed, Patek Philippe has always sought perfection when creating timepieces of unmatched quality and reliability. Owing to its outstanding expertise, the manufacturer holds more than 100 different patents. AQUANAUT REF. 5168G: AN ANNIVERSARY MODEL AT THE PEAK OF SPORTY CHIC
Among the watchmaker’s best-selling men’s watches, the very first Aquanaut debuted in Basel in 1997 with Ref. 5060A. Same place, 20 years later, Patek Philippe released a new model, Ref. 5168G, the first Aquanaut for men in 18-carat white gold. With a design that has remained unchanged, it is nevertheless the most imposing family member with its 42 mm diameter, paying tribute to the original Nautilus from 1976 with the same size, commonly nicknamed Jumbo. The midnight blue on the dial and the matching bracelet are also new features.
Inside the Aquanaut Ref. 5168G beats self-winding calibre 324 S C. The gold rotor features circular graining, a linear Côtes de Genève pattern and an engraved Calatrava cross.
THE PATEK PHILIPPE SEAL Patek Philippe created its own quality seal in 2009. Going beyond existing official standards, the seal testifies to the excellence of the maison’s watches, integrating all the expertise and distinctive features relating to the manufacturing, accuracy and maintenance of an exceptional timepiece.
The new Calatrava Ref. 6006G with a calendar by date has a dial with elegant and graphic lines distinguished by the unusual position of the seconds sub-dial between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock.
Self-winding calibre 240 PS C, with its 22-carat gold off-centre mini-rotor inserted inside the movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback of the new Calatrava Ref. 6006G.
The embossed checkerboard pattern of the dial serves as the background for the applied Arabic numerals in white gold set by hand and coated in Super-LumiNova®. Also noteworthy are the equally luminescent applied 5-minute markers in white gold, which are brushed over by the hour and minute hands as well as by the delicate seconds hand. Meanwhile, the sapphire crystal caseback reveals superb mechanics: self-winding calibre 324 S C, which is only 3.3 mm thick. In line with the demands of the Patek Philippe Seal, it has a timing rate of +3/-2 seconds per day. This is coupled with refined finishes such as the bridges decorated with linear Côtes de Genève. Moreover, the Aquanaut has finally made its debut in the exclusive circle of Patek Philippe Advanced Research Limited Editions with the Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650, a 500-unit limited edition piece that features innovations including a new Spiromax® hairspring in Silinvar® whose enhanced isochronism gives the watch an exceptionally high rate of accuracy, with a tolerance of -1/+2 seconds per day.
The new “Skeletonised” Calatrava Ref. 5180/1R showcases the ultra-thin self-winding calibre 240. The components of the movement, which have been skeletonised as much as possible, are hand-engraved with volutes and arabesques.
DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF CALIBRE 240 CALATRAVA REF. 6006G: STREAMLINED GEOMETRY
Since it was first released in 1977 at the heart of the Ellipse d’Or Ref. 3738, the ultra-thin self-winding calibre 240 has been one of Patek Philippe’s pillars of success. To celebrate its anniversary, the Genevan watchmaker is releasing several new pieces, including the Calatrava Ref. 6006G, a classic, timeless watch in white gold which is distinguished by the graphic style of its dial and the seconds sub-dial placed in an original manner between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock. Its round case comes in a new diameter, increasing from 37 to 39 mm, affording it an even slimmer and more elegant profile. The innovations are found in the details: first, in the colours of the dial (ebony black and silver) and second, in the contrasting finishes of the different circular areas. Another development: the crescent moon tip of the date hand has been replaced by an arrowhead pointing to the date number. The sapphire crystal caseback allows admirers to discover the exquisitely finished and decorated calibre 240 PS C, with its polished edges and fine circular graining, its linear Côtes de Genève motif, its gold engravings and its 22-carat gold mini-rotor inserted inside the movement and adorned with an engraved Calatrava cross.
1977: Calibre 240 is created. 1985: Calibre 240 Q makes its appearance inside the legendary ultra-thin perpetual calendar Ref. 3940. 1991: Calibre 240 PS makes its debut at the heart of Ref. 5000. 1997: Renowned Ref. 5055 is driven by calibre 240 PS IRM C LU. 2000: Calibre 240 HU is used inside the World Time model Ref. 5110. 2002: The Celestial Ref. 5102 contains calibre 240 LU CL C. 2008: Calibre 240 SQU, entirely skeletonised and engraved by hand, makes its appearance.
SELECTION OF MEN’S WATCHES
PATEK PHILIPPE COMPLICATIONS, REF. 5960/1A
THE LATEST MODELS
With its three windows for the day, date and month laid out in an arch shape and its chronograph monocounter located at 6 o’clock, this year, the automatic f lyback chronograph with annual calendar Reference 5960/1A by Patek Philippe has a new ebony black opaline dial while retaining its red accents and excellent legibility.
CARTIER DRIVE DE CARTIER
ROLEX SEA-DWELLER
Owing to its success, the Drive de Cartier is now being released in a version equipped with the moon phase complication. In 18-carat pink gold, it houses manufacture movement 1904 LU MC. Its silvered f linqué dial features Roman numerals and blued-steel sword-shaped hands.
For its 50th anniversary, the new Rolex Sea-Dweller comes in a more impressive 43 mm case. It also contains the new calibre 3235, a self-winding mechanical movement based on 14 different patents! Another new development: for the first time it features the Cyclops lens on the crystal at 3 o’clock.
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER RACING MASTER CHRONOMETER
The new Speedmaster is inspired by the first models from 1968. Taking its cues from motor sports, the chequered pattern of its minute scale evokes racing tracks. Here, shown in a Sedna gold version with a blue dial, it is powered by the Omega automatic calibre 9900 with a 60-hour power reserve.
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TUDOR HERITAGE BLACK BAY CHRONO
The Heritage Black Bay collection makes room for its first chronograph: the Heritage Black Bay Chrono. Equipped with manufacture movement MT5813 certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), it comes in a steel case measuring 41 mm in diameter. Its dial displays two horizontally-aligned sub-counters and a small date.
TAG HEUER HERITAGE CALIBRE HEUER 02
BREITLING COLT SKYRACER
BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON CLUB
TAG Heuer ushers in the grand return of the Autavia. Modern yet wonderfully vintage, Autavia version 2017 comes in a steel case enlarged to 42 mm in diameter housing new chronograph calibre Heuer-02. Its black opaline dial contrasts with its three white “azurage� counters.
The Colt Skyracer is a new generation Breitling watch. With its ultra-lightweight and extremely sturdy black 45 mm case, it has an unquestionably technical look. It is also distinguished by its strap bearing several measuring scales sure to come in handy.
Baume & Mercier expand the Clifton collection with the Clifton Club model. Chic and sporty, this new steel watch has a 42 mm diameter. Watertight to 100 metres, it is powered by a Swiss-made self-winding mechanical movement. A versatile piece, it can be worn both during the week and at the weekend.
SELECTION OF MEN’S WATCHES
ORIS ARTELIER CALIBRE 113
THE LATEST MODELS
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH MANUFACTURE
Frederique Constant unveils calibre FC-760, a new manufacture f lyback chronograph movement nestled in a 42 mm stainless steel case and visible through the transparent case-back. Its silvered dial decorated with a Clou de Paris pattern features Breguet hands, Roman numerals and three counters.
Oris presents its fourth movement with the Artelier Calibre 113 collection offering a complete calendar and a 10-day power reserve. On the dial, there is a window for the day and one for the date, while a central red-tipped hand indicates the week and the month, all of which is housed in an impressive 43 mm case.
RADO HYPERCHROME ULTRA LIGHT
SEIKO PRESAGE MULTI-HAND AUTOMATIC
Created from a trio of exceptionally lightweight materials (silicon nitride ceramic, anodised aluminium and hardened titanium), this grey model weighing just 64 grams houses an automatic movement which can be observed through the clear sapphire glass case-back.
Owing to its success, this year the Presage collection, which is solely driven by mechanical movements, is welcoming four new models with enamel dials. This steel model measuring 40.5 mm in diameter houses automatic calibre 6R27 which builds up a 45-hour power reserve displayed on the dial at 9 o’clock.
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HAMILTON ELVIS80 SKELETON AUTO
To mark its 60th anniversary, the Ventura Hamilton watch is being released in a very rock-and-roll version with a perforated dial recalling the microphone used on stage by Elvis Presley which reveals the automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve that drives the piece. It is attached to an elegant stainless steel bracelet.
LONGINES CONQUEST V.H.P CHRONOGRAPH
ALPINA STARTIMER PILOT AUTOMATIC
Launched in 1984, the Conquest V.H.P watch (VHP stands for Very High Precision) is back this year in a chronograph version. Featuring a long battery life and a perpetual calendar, it houses a new generation quartz movement that guarantees annual precision with a no greater than five second deviation.
The Startimer Pilot, one of Alpina’s f lagship models, comes in a 44 mm titanium-coloured stainless steel case that houses automatic movement AL-525. Its dark grey dial features Alpina’s characteristic oversized indexes and hands and a date window at 3 o’clock. There is also a red triangle at 12 o’clock and on the seconds hand.
TISSOT HERITAGE BANANA CENTENARY EDITION
This boldly designed watch evokes the memory of a wearying journey between Russia and the Swiss town of Le Locle in 1917. Tissot is unveiling several models to celebrate the hundred year anniversary of the voyage, including this PVD-coated yellow gold version. It is attached to an authentic alligator strap in chocolate brown.
DINING
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NEW STARRED RESTAURANTS in Flanders!
THE RENOWNED MICHELIN GUIDE HAS AWARDED A STAR TO NINE RESTAURANTS IN BELGIUM IN 2017, FIVE OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN FLANDERS. REVIEWS FOR GOURMETS!
• CASTOR
• COLETTE
• �’T KORENNAER
• KELDERMAN
• VOL-VER
Refined, the cuisine at the restaurant Castor, made exclusively with quality regional products, is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity. The dishes are created by young chef Maarten Bouckaert, who trained under Hof van Cleve for several years. You will also be welcomed by his wife, Stefanie Vandewalle. Kortrijkseweg 164, 8791 Beveren-Leie
Headed by Chef Thijs Vervloet, the restaurant Colette is located in an old house that belonged to his grandmother, Colette, who instilled him with a passion for food from a very young age. This chef, who has learned from the likes of Joël Robuchon, offers classic cuisine with intense f lavours. Sint-Lambertusstraat 9, 2260 Westerlo
His experience has given Chef Edwin Van Goethem a style of his own. Based on quality regional products, he creates a wide variety of dishes inf luenced especially by Japanese cuisine. The recently refurbished and colourful restaurant offers a good standard of service. Nieuwkerkenstraat 4, 9100 Nieuwkerken
The restaurant Kelderman is located in a lovely villa benefitting from green spaces that are very pleasant with the arrival of sunny days. Known for its seafood dishes, it offers something for everyone. In line with the house, the dishes served are classical and finished with great finesse. Parklaan 4, 9300 Aalst
Vol-Ver is an enchanting restaurant located in a small country villa with a garden area and terrace. Chef Sébastien Ververken prepares delicious bistro cuisine with creative and innovative dishes. The black and white décor brings modernity to the dining room. Watervalstraat 23, 8510 Marke
DID YOU KNOW? The first star, the star of good food, was awarded in 1926, thus initiating the gastronomic endeavour taken by the Michelin Guide. Nicknamed the “red guide” because of the colour of the cover, it now exists in 23 countries.
© Colette.
WHAT‘S NEW
ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II A unique watch
ILLUSTRATING THE RELATIONSHIP THAT ROLEX HAS WITH THE WORLD OF SAILING, THE YACHT-MASTER II REGATTA CHRONOGRAPH IS ALREADY CELEBRATING ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY. THE PIECE THAT LOOKS LIKE NO OTHER ROLEX WATCH IS DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION IN NEW ATTIRE WITH A NEW DIAL AND NEW HANDS.
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N INDISPENSABLE PRECISION CHRONOMETRIC TOOL
At the start of a regatta, which is proceeded by a countdown, one must position his/her boat as well as possible to cross the line at the ideal moment. Created in 2007 for sailing professionals and yachting enthusiasts alike, the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a regatta chronograph that is able to accurately visualise the time left before the start gun goes off, once the countdown timer has been activated. Designed for competition and performance, it is an indispensable precision chronometric tool able to determine the exact departure time, identify the winner in real time, plan a manoeuver or make a strategic choice of sail or course. In all circumstances, the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a loyal, extremely reliable and precise companion.
THE PROGRAMMABLE COUNTDOWN
The Rolex Yacht-Master II chronograph is distinguished by its programmable countdown with a mechanical memory, a remarkable watch complication designed by Rolex. It thus optimally meets the needs and demands of professional skippers. The countdown, which can be programmed for a duration of one to 10 minutes, is set using the Ring Command bezel that is directly integrated with the movement. The programming is memorized by the mechanism so that at a reset it returns to the previous setting. Once launched, the countdown can also be synchronized on the f ly to match the official race countdown. AT THE HEART OF THE WATCH: CALIBRE 4161
The Yacht-Master II is equipped with calibre 4161, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement based on movement 4130. It is fitted with a traversing column wheel and a vertical clutch allowing for an instantaneous chronograph start. The oscillator, meanwhile, has a blue Parachrom paramagnetic hairspring that is up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring. It builds up a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. As with all movements manufactured by Rolex, calibre 4161 is Superlative Chronometer certified (COSC + Rolex certification), meaning that it offers precision of -2/+2 seconds per day. ENHANCED LEGIBILITY
THE RING COMMAND BEZEL Usually separate from the internal mechanism, the Rolex rotatable Ring Command bezel is directly integrated with the movement. Rotating it at 90 degrees allows you to programme the duration of the countdown, while rotating it in the other direction allows you to lock and memorise this programming.
This year, the Rolex Yacht-Master II features a new dial as well as new hands in order to enhance legibility. The dial now features a triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock and a rectangular hour marker at 6 o’clock which makes reading of the watch more intuitive. Moreover, the hour hand now has a luminescent disc to distinguish it from the minute hand.
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Sardinia, Italy. The islands and rocks of the Maddalena Archipelago form mark of the race course. © Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi.
CLOSE-UP
THE NEW YACHT-MASTER II Solid-link steel Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp.
NEW Triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock.
Programmable regatta countdown.
Oyster case in steel measuring 44 mm in diameter.
Bidirectional 90-degree rotatable Ring Command bezel.
Minute and seconds countdown in red.
Cerachrom disc in engraved blue ceramic.
Small seconds at 6 o’clock.
White lacquered dial.
Highly-legible Chromalight display.
NEW Rectangular hour marker at 6 o’clock.
SPOTLIGHT Equestrian sports, golf, tennis… Rolex is associated with activities that, like it, share values such as passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. It is therefore natural that Rolex maintains a special relationship with the world of sailing. Indeed, in the late 1950s, the brand with the crown logo entered into a partnership with the founder of the America’s Cup, the New York Yacht Club, thus marking the start to a great adventure whose story is still being written today. Associated with many large yacht clubs, Rolex is the Title Sponsor of 10 major races around the world, including the prestigious Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the Rolex Swan Cup, the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Rolex Farr® 40 World, which bring together the best sailors from the world over. Because of the boat owners and the skippers, these events are just as much about the fair play confrontations endured on the sea as about the festive moments enjoyed on land. Moreover, Rolex also contributes to the development of yachting through its support of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
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ROLEX AND THE WORLD OF SAILING
THE NEXT MAJOR EVENTS From 21 to 28 October: Rolex Middle Sea Race (Valletta Malta) From 26 December to 1 January 2018: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (Sydney, Australia)
Sardinia, Italy. The Costa Esmeralda’s myriad of rocky outcrops provide navigators with numerous challenges. © Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi.
CITY GUIDE
WM GALLERY Art with a heart
LONG BEFORE HE LAUNCHED WM GALLERY, PATRICK DECLERCK (°1960) HAD ALREADY ACHIEVED INTERNATIONAL FAME AS AN ANTIQUE DEALER. LATER ON, HE PUT HIS WEIGHT BEHIND A HELP CENTER FOR BURN VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES, SETTING UP HIS OWN AID FUND. IT IS A PERFECT ILLUSTRATION OF PATRICK’S ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT, FUELED BY A STRONG COMMITMENT, THAT BRINGS A WIND OF CHANGE TO THE ART GALLERY WORLD.
Matteo Pugliese, Blade (80 x 57 x 31 cm, bronze).
Matteo Pugliese (°1969, Milan) Known around the world for his sculptures of athletic male figures breaking through walls in a sea of emotions. One of his most recent works was auctioned off for 40 000 €, only six months after its commissioning. Late 2016, WM Gallery was the first to present Matteo’s exhibition “The Secret”, featuring only new works, amid great interest of many international guests.
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M Gallery is a meeting hub for extraordinary people. The most talented artists feel at home at the Wolstraat in Antwerp, and use the gallery as a springboard to put their work even more firmly on the international map. Among them, the famous artist Matteo Pugliese, whose largest sculpture, Custode Samurai V standing over 2 meters tall and weighing over 450 kilos, was on display for several months in the MAS (Museum aan de Stroom), one of Antwerp’s leading museums. Patrick Declerck also represents Delphine Boël, whose colorful art works – and strong statements – drew hundreds of art lovers to WM Gallery for the exhibition “Talking to the Deaf”. Other prestigious exhibitions were “From earth to heaven or heaven to earth” by the late Pol Mara and “Nevertheless” by Octave Landuyt, showing paintings, drawings and jewelry from these famous artists’ private collections. There was also “It’s Okay to Be…” an art project promoting tolerance, in collaboration with artist and trendsetter Hannes D’Haese. A colorful polyester cat with “It’s Okay To Be Gay” written on its back was sent to the Russian president Putin – and duly returned by the Kremlin. It was then auctioned off for a record-breaking amount, and the proceeds were given to AIDS research and prevention. The deeply-held belief that even if art cannot save the world, it can certainly save civilization. Power and beauty, captured in unique pieces of art. Collections and artists that awe, move and inspire us and make us ref lect. That is the essence of WM Gallery, since seven years already. We never sell works if we do not have a personal bond with the artist, explains Patrick Declerck ; trust is all important to us, to our artists, and to our collectors. It is thanks to this philosophy that WM Gallery is often the only gallery able to offer art collections directly.
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Delphine Boël (°1968, Uccle) A very powerful artist. After an intensive friendship of many years, Patrick Declerck brought her solo exhibition “Talking to the Deaf” to Antwerp. It received international press coverage. The written word incorporated in paintings and neon sculptures is a recurring theme in her work. The message is one of “happy sadness” : controlled anger, but very subtle and fragile. Her creative thought processes are intense, and the outcome is never random. The recurring textual elements form a creative and psychological mantra. No “art for the sake of art”, there is always a message. Her paintings overflow with color, yet have a calming effect on viewers, who find it easy to draw power from them. Thierry Poncelet (°1946, Brussel) A big name in higher circles, thanks to his Aristochiens : a series of paintings of dogs based on 18th or 19th century portraits the artist discovered at auctions, flea markets or in antique shops. In 2013, Thierry Poncelet retired to his apartment in Monaco, thinking that he would never exhibit his works again. Then came Patrick Declerck, who convinced him to show his work one last time. This final exhibition received the appropriate title “Thierry Poncelet – This Is It”. Pol Mara (1920-1998, Antwerp) Fifteen years after the death of Pol Mara, his widow Maria brought the works of her late husband back to Antwerp, after they had been on display in the museum of Gordes in France for an equally long period. WM Gallery showed a selection of these works, together with
several pieces from Pol and Maria Mara’s private collection, that were representative for the first five periods of the artist. To this day, Patrick Declerck and Maria Mara maintain a warm and trustful relationship. Octave Landuyt (°1922, Gent) Not since 1994 had one of the most influential and versatile artists of the 20th century exhibited his work. Until he met Patrick Declerck, and the old master agreed to come to WM Gallery. There, he showed the captivating and unpredictable evolution of his talent with a choice sample of his art work in all its forms: from paintings, sculptures and ceramics to industrial art and jewelry pieces. The creative process remains the essence of my work, stated Octave during one of the many contacts. It is also the symbol of change and complexity. Hubert Minnebo (°1940, Bruges) At the beginning of his career, Minnebo enchanted us with his wall panels and two-dimensional reliefs. Later on, his artwork acquired the third dimension, a dimension that had really been there all along. These three-dimensional works in bronze, created using the lost wax technique, show an extraordinary monumentality, that is obvious even in the smaller sculptures we can admire here today. From 1975 onwards, Minnebo applies himself to the creation of gold jewelry, masterfully created with the lost wax technique. He tries to instill the monumentality of his sculptures into his much smaller jewelry pieces, which he refers to as wearable sculptures. They are indeed true little works of art. Pieter Vanden Daele (°1971, Oudenaarde) His bronze sculptures of fish and aquatic animals have been exhibited throughout Europe, America, Canada and Russia. Pieter works with organic materials such as leaves, wood or leather, to sculpt the apparently rough but finely rendered skin of his creatures, that look as vivid as fossils captured in bronze. Along with his refined realism, the luminous patina of his artwork is what sets this artist apart from all others.
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CITY GUIDE
RUBENSHUIS The house of painter Pierre-Paul Rubens
VISITING RUBENS’ HOUSE, RUBENSHUIS IN DUTCH, IS WORTH THE DETOUR DURING YOUR STAY IN ANTWERP. THE PAINTER SPENT 25 YEARS OF HIS LIFE HERE WITH HIS FAMILY, AND HE CREATED MUCH OF HIS WORK HERE. © Ans Brys.
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ou cannot talk about the city of Antwerp without evoking the painter Pierre-Paul Rubens (1577-1640). In the heart of the city, just a stone’s throw from the Meir and its shops, you will find the home of the German painter, an emblematic figure of the city. Indeed, the artist actively contributed to its cultural heritage by performing an array of activities, including painter, architect and even engraver. The house, with its palace-like appearance, was designed by Rubens himself. He had it built in 1610. Typically Flemish but also filled with Italian inspiration, he and his family stayed here throughout the 17th century. It has two distinct wings, the home and the studio, connected by an impressive portico opening onto a stunning garden, an authentic oasis in the heart of the city. In 1937, the city of Antwerp bought the house to restore it to its original state and transform it into a museum. Two parts are still original today: the porch and the garden pavilion. In addition to (re)discovering part of Rubens’ work, when visiting this museum, one also discovers his own personal art collection primarily consisting of works by his friends and pupils,
including those of his famous collaborator Antoine van Dyck (1599-1641). But also… Rubens’ self-portrait, the picture gallery of Cornelis van de Geest, the bust of Seneca and the Drinking Peasant by Adriaen Brouwer. RUBENSHUIS Wapper 9-11 Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm except Monday.
CONTINUE YOUR VISIT! To discover other works by Rubens, such as The Descent from the Cross and The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, be sure to visit the spectacular Cathedral of Our Lady located at Groenplaats 21, just a 10-minute walk from the Rubenhuis. You can also visit Saint James Church located at Lange Nieuwstraat 73-75, where one of his last paintings, The Holy Virgin Surrounded by Saints, adorns the altarpiece of his funeral chapel.
SPOTLIGHT
BREITLING Watches made for extremes WITH NON-STANDARD DIAMETERS, INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE MOVEMENTS, IN ITS COLLECTIONS, WHOSE NAMES ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH STRENGTH, BREITLING OFFERS WATCHES READY FOR CHALLENGES. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THEM.
The Avenger Bandit.
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The Avenger range currently has 10 watch models (Bandit, Seawolf, Blackbird, etc.), including two Hurricanes released this year in a Military version and in a 45 mm version. Defined by Breitling as “the new strike force”, the Avenger Hurricane Military is a (very large) chronograph with an oversized 50 mm diameter. Available in a limited series of 1,000 units, its case, which is water resistant to 100 metres, is both ultra-sturdy and ultra-lightweight (weighing less than 70 grams) thanks to the use of Breitlight®, a high-tech material created by Breitling. Its black dial features an uncommon 24-hour display like that used in the military and among pilots, which is brought to life by the COSC-certified self-winding Breitling Calibre B12 with a more than 70-hour power reserve powering the watch. The dial is also distinguished by the luminescent numerals and hands with a slightly aged yellowish-beige colour giving it a somewhat vintage look. Lastly, the strap has black rubber lining and sides and an exterior in khaki-coloured textile fibre. As for the Avenger Hurricane 45, it is the smaller version of the original Avenger Hurricane, as the name suggests, the Breitling of all superlatives. There has only been a small change: it is no longer equipped with Calibre B12, but with Calibre B01 with a classic 12- hour display. Both of the dials feature stencil-type aviation-inspired numerals. SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE, WHEN DIVING RHYMES WITH MANLY
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The 45 mm version of the Avenger Hurricane.
This year, three new watches have also been added to the Superocean Heritage range. These timepieces with unmatched water performance (they are water resistant to 200 metres) now include two new diameters (42 and 46 mm) and a chronograph version (see “A closer look” on the next page). Indeed, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its famous diving watch, Breitling has refreshed its emblematic design while retaining the primary features that have made it successful.
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The Avenger Hurricane Military (1000-piece limited series).
BREITLIGHT ÂŽ BreitlightÂŽ is 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 times lighter than steel, while also being signiďŹ cantly harder. It is noted for many qualities including its high resistance to scratches, traction and corrosion, its anti-magnetic properties, its thermal stability, its anti-allergic properties, and so on. It also has a touch that is warmer than metal.
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The Chronospace Evo Night Mission.
The main innovation is the new steel bezel with a ceramic ring. By eliminating the metal ring around the minute scale, this bezel now seems to become one with the dial. Mechanically speaking, the chronograph version houses Breitling calibre 13, while the 42 and 46 mm models are equipped with Breitling calibre B20, which is derived from manufacture calibre MT5612 by Tudor. As a matter of fact, this calibre represents one of the aspects of a recent partnership between the two watchmakers, who have brought together their expertise for some mechanical movements. The three new models come in three different colours: black, blue and bronze. INSTRUMENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS
The Professional range includes the ultra-technical watches that perfectly embody the brand’s “Instruments for Professionals” slogan. The Exospace B55, Breitling’s connected chronograph, is part of the collection, as is the Emergency II, the world’s first wristwatch with an integrated
personal locator beacon. This year, light on the Chronospace Evo Night Mission electronic chronograph is the only new development in the range. This new version gives the Chronospace model a new face with a light black satin-finished case achieved by a high-resistance carbon-based treatment. It is driven by a SuperQuartz™ movement (Breitling 73) offering a large range of functions, including a chronograph with 1/10th of a second counter, central seconds and minutes, a 24-hour counter, split-time measurement and a fast time zone adjustment system. Meanwhile, its unidirectional rotating bezel boasts excellent grip thanks to its four rider tabs used to mark off times. As for aesthetics, the Chronospace Evo Night Mission features a trendy deep blue dial with tone-on-tone counters. It is attached to a rubber strap embossed with the Breitling signature, accentuating the watch’s sporty look. Specialists and those most attentive to details will have noticed that this model is an exception in the Professional range with its exclusively analogue display.
The Emergency II.
The Exospace B55 connected chronograph.
GETAWAY
Ten reasons to spend a weekend in
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Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day, especially during summer.
A PERFECT BLEND OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY, COPENHAGEN IS A CHARMING, HUMAN-SIZED CITY IDEAL FOR A CITY BREAK. HERE ARE 10 GOOD REASONS TO GO THERE!
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18th century. Today these palaces rub shoulders with the original works created by major names in architectures, such as the DR Radio Concert Hall by Jean Nouvel and the Royal Library (Den sorte diamant) designed by the Danish architects Morten Schmidt, Bjarne Hammer and John Lassen.
THE COUNTRY OF HAPPY PEOPLE
According to an international study on happiness, Denmark is the happiest country in the world, just ahead of Switzerland. Known for its economic and social prosperity, the Scandinavian country also has one of the world’s highest GDP per capita. In everyday life, there is a sense of freedom and tolerance that will quickly rub off on you during your stay. The Danish are particularly welcoming and friendly!
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A CITY ON THE WATER’S EDGE
Copenhagen has the charm of cities surrounded by water and canals. Between land and sea, its ports are great for setting off on boat rides, but you will also enjoy its quays and beaches. Next to Havneparken, cafés and terraces await you in one of the liveliest districts along the waterside. Moreover, take note that the city’s rivers have been redeveloped and the water of the canal has been cleaned to allow people to swim there!
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In addition to offering delicious specialities, Copenhagen is the culinary capital of Scandinavia with the best chef in the world.
THE HARMONY OF ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE
Copenhagen is a city where ancient architecture exists side by side with modern architecture. Indeed, the city is dotted with palaces. The Danish royal family still has a residence in the city centre, Amalienborg, which includes four Rococo palaces from the
Do you know what the “Ant” chairs are? They are the work of Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. In Copenhagen, his works have invaded the terraces of cafés and restaurants. In Denmark, the chair has always been a symbol of modernity. It is the first piece noticed at the Danish Architecture Centre and the Designmuseum. Be sure to visit room 606 of the Radisson SAS Royal and see its trilogy of legendary armchairs: the “Egg”, the “Swan” and the “Tear”.
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CHRISTIANIA, AN EMBLEM OF COUNTER-CULTURE
Much more than a neighbourhood, Christiania is a way of life. An ancient military base occupied since the early 1970s, Christiania is a self-managed community guided by the ideals of peace and love that has its own rules. Visitors are welcome there to take a stroll and to eat and drink at the cafés, restaurants and bars. And in summer, there are many live music events.
Tivoli is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.
How to get there Many airlines, including Brussels Airlines, fly nonstop from Brussels to Copenhagen several times a day. There are also flights departing from Charleroi.
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THE FAMOUS LITTLE MERMAID
The Little Mermaid has become the emblem of the city and even of Denmark itself. It is the most well-known and widely photographed attraction in Copenhagen. The bronze statue, which is inspired by the main character of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale, is located on the Langelinje Pier. It was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is easy to reach on foot from the city centre, walking along the seaside.
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TIVOLI GARDENS AMUSEMENT PARK
Tivoli is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Opened in 1843, you will have the feeling that you are entering a world of fairy tales. There is plenty of entertainment to be had throughout this oasis of greenery in the heart of Copenhagen. Moreover, with its lamps hovering from the trees, its cafés and restaurants, and its rides open at night, Tivoli exudes a very romantic atmosphere when night falls.
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A GOURMET CAPITAL
In addition to offering delicious specialities like smørrebrød, Copenhagen is the culinary capital of Scandanavia with the best chef in the world, the second best restaurant in the world and 15 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Moreover, don’t hesitate to try so-called Nouvelle Danish Cuisine created by young Danish chefs. It is based on seasonal products, traditional knowhow and returning to the roots of Danish fare.
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MUSIC FESTIVALS
The Danes love music and there’s no hiding it! Copenhagen is full of festivals throughout the year, and there is always something for everyone! There is the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, the Copenhagen Summer Festival (which presents young talents in classical music) as well as the Copenhagen Opera Festival. Furthermore, there is also the Strøm Festival for electronic music and the famous Distortion festival, which every year brings together nearly 300,000 people to celebrate rock, hip hop, techno, etc.
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A BIKE-FRIENDLY CITY!
With 350 kilometres of bike paths, Copenhagen is the ideal destination for cycling. You will see more bicycles than cars on the streets of the city centre. Indeed, the people of Denmark use their bike as a means of transport on a daily basis. To get to the beaches, the forests, the parks and other sites, the distances are short...don’t think twice about renting a bike! The room 606 of the Radisson SAS Royal.
Circularis Power Reserve Automatic with date display and manuel movement MeisterSinger MSH02 4.998,- â‚Ź
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These three special edition watches feature a brushed and polished stainless steel case and a black “tropical” dial. The bracelets are adorned with a retro-style Omega logo on the clasp.
ANNIVERSARY
OMEGA
is putting it all on cult watches!
IN 1957, OMEGA RELEASED THREE PROFESSIONAL WATCHES WHICH HAVE ALL ATTAINED THE STATUS OF WATCH ICONS. NOW THAT THEY ARE BLOWING OUT THEIR 60TH CANDLE, OMEGA IS PAYING TRIBUTE TO THEM WITH A TRILOGY OF LIMITED EDITION WATCHES SLIGHTLY REVAMPED TO MATCH TODAY’S TASTES.
SHARED DESIGN CODES
It all began in 1957 when Omega presented its range of professional watches consisting of the Seamaster 300, the Railmaster and the first ever Speedmaster (Reference CK 2915). Holding a special place today in the heart of collectors, Omega is celebrating its three watchmaking masterpieces by presenting special editions. For the first time, Omega used a digital scanning technology unique in its sector to obtain accurate representations of the original watches. All three watches share common design codes: they have a brushed and polished stainless steel case as well as black “tropical” dials. Adorned with a retro-style Omega logo on the clasp, the bracelets, which are also in stainless steel, have been reinforced. Moreover, take note that all the logos on
the watches are in a different style, which is playful reference to how suppliers in the 1950s all had their own way of interpreting the Omega logo. UNDERWATER: THE SEAMASTER 300
Intrinsically linked to the world of diving, the Omega Seamaster 300 was released with the CK 2913 series which at the time featured a 39 mm diameter, a black dial, triangular hour markers and the famous “broad arrow” hour hand. The first Seamaster 300 was highly sought after not only for its design, but also, and above all, for its exceptional water resistance. This is why the new Seamaster 300, in addition to being fitted with a black aluminium bezel, once again displays the Naïad sign on the crown, a symbol of its outstanding water resistance.
Seamaster
Water resistant to 300 metres, this revisited version is powered by Master Chronometer calibre 8806 with a 55-hour power reserve. ON LAND: THE RAILMASTER
Less well known to the general public, Omega has also brought its Railmaster model up-to-date, a watch initially designed for scientists or more generally speaking for anyone who worked close to electrical or magnetic fields. Simple and practical, this watch with its anti-magnetic double case protecting the calibre is perfect for wearing to work. It was highly successful when it was released. Driven by an Omega Master Chronometer calibre 8806 able to withstand magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss, the new Railmaster has increased resistance to magnetic fields all the while retaining the aesthetics of the original model with a stainless steel case measuring 38 mm in diameter. IN THE AIR: THE SPEEDMASTER
Speedmaster
Also forming part of the trio is Omega’s f lagship model, the Speedmaster (or Moonwatch for those in the know), the first watch to go to the moon on the wrist of Buzz Aldrin, but also the one and only mechanical watch ever deemed “Flight qualified by NASA for all Manned Space Missions”. This revamped version is based on the very first Speedmaster to be launched, which was also the first chronograph wristwatch in the world to feature a tachymeter scale on the bezel as opposed to printed on the dial. The scale has been accurately reproduced on this new version of the Speedmaster, which is powered by Omega calibre 1861 and comes in a 38.6 mm diameter.
Railmaster AN EXCLUSIVE BOX SET These three watches, limited to 3,557 units each, can be purchased separately or in a trio in an exquisite box set limited to only 557 units. The case is inspired by the 1950s version with the seahorse on the lid, a retro logo and red corduroy lining. Two additional straps are included in the set, a leather one and a NATO one.
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SHORT TIMELINE OF THE “MOONWATCH” 1957: Omega presents its range of professional watches including the very first Speedmaster Ref. CK 2915. 1959: A new version of the Speedmaster is released under Ref. CK 2998 with two primary innovations: the Alpha hands and the tachymeter scale in black aluminium. 1965: The Omega Speedmaster is certified “Flight qualified by NASA for all Manned Space Missions” and designated as the official NASA chronograph during the Gemini 3 mission. 1969: On 21 July, the Omega Speedmaster Professional becomes the first watch to go to the moon, worn on the wrist of American astronaut Buzz Aldrin. 1970: In April, the Speedmaster helps save the lives of the three astronauts on the Apollo 13 space mission after one of the oxygen tanks explodes.
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THE NEW SPEEDMASTER RACING MASTER CHRONOMETER THIS YEAR, THE SPEEDMASTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN A SPORTIER, EXCEPTIONALLY AUTOMOTIVE VERSION DRIVEN BY SELF-WINDING OMEGA CALIBRE 9900 WHICH BUILDS UP A 60-HOUR POWER RESERVE THANKS TO ITS TWO BARRELS.
Stainless steel case measuring 44.25 mm in diameter.
Larger counters.
Bevelled arrowhead indexes coated in Super-LumiNova.
Polished ceramic bezel with tachymeter scale in Liquidmetal®.
Matte black “Racing” dial.
Minute scale evoking the chequered patterns of the race track.
Black leather strap with an orange rubber inside.
Date window at 6 o’clock .
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TAG Heuer Autavia
The legendary chronograph from the sixties THE AUTAVIA RETURNS TO CENTRE STAGE THIS YEAR TO CELEBRATE ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY. THE REISSUE OF THE “RINDT” MODEL WAS CHOSEN BY TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INTERNET USERS IN 2016 DURING THE ONLINE CAMPAIGN “THE AUTAVIA CUP”.
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Before becoming the legendary chronograph we all know, the Autavia was the first dashboard timer for race cars and planes designed by Heuer in 1933. In fact, its name is actually a contraction of the words automobile and aviation. Then, in 1962, Jack Heuer decided to put the Autavia on the wrist, thus marking the start to the first generation of wristwatch chronographs with a rotating bezel. The greatest Formula 1 drivers at the time, such as Jo Siffert, Mario Andretti, Derek Bell, Clay Regazzoni and the actor/driver himself Steve McQueen, wore one on their wrist and contributed to its fame. Produced until 1986, the Autavia is now one of the chronographs most sought after by collectors all over the world. It’s coming back this year, returning in a version inspired by the famous reference 2446 Mark 3 designed in 1966. Nicknamed the “Rindt”, it is named after the famous Formula 1 driver Jochen Rindt who wore it all the time.
The Autavia offers various strap options, including the metal bracelet shown here.
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Like all iconic watches, the design of the Autavia has evolved throughout its life in step with trends and with innovations in watchmaking. Much more than a simple reissue, the new generation Autavia is grander with a steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter versus the 39 mm of the original piece from the 1960s. Moreover, it is also fitted with a notched bidirectional rotating bezel in black aluminium with an hour scale. The new Autavia has the ideal proportions to meet the requirements of today’s chronographs and combines all the ingredients to make it a success. Its black opaline dial features a f lange with a 60-second/minute scale and displays the three counters of the chronograph in white. The markers and hands are coated in white Super-LumiNova®, affording optimal legibility. It also has the “Heuer” logo and the “Autavia” inscription at 12 o’clock and the inscription “Heuer-02” at 6 o’clock. In addition, “mushroom” push-buttons, a ridged crown and a distressed calfskin leather strap give it a vintage look. The Autavia is coming back this year, returning in a version inspired by the famous reference 2446 Mark 3 designed in 1966.
THE ICING ON THE CAKE: THE HEUER-02 CALIBRE
Inside the new Autavia beats a manufacture movement, the Heuer-02 chronograph calibre, as indicated on the dial. With a 4 Hz frequency, this new movement is comprised of 233 components, is just 6.9 mm thick and offers a power reserve of 80 hours. It is also equipped with a pillar wheel and a vertical clutch. Lastly, its traditional finishes are visible through the sapphire caseback.
The Autavia is now one of the chronographs most sought after by collectors all over the world.
Inside the new Autavia beats a manufacture movement, the Heuer-02 chronograph calibre.
#MONDAYMONDAY Along with the Carrera and the Monaco, the Autavia is one of three TAG Heuer masterpieces. The book Autavia – Story of an Icon is a collection of 227 pages that retraces the history of this legendary chronograph. It went on sale last May during the launch of TAG Heuer’s exclusive online sales #MondayMonday.
GUIDE
Everything you need to know about
CHRONOGRAPHS! WHO INVENTED THE CHRONOGRAPH? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHRONOMETER AND A CHRONOGRAPH? WHAT IS THE COSC? WE’LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING! CHRONOGRAPHS WILL NO LONGER BE A SECRET FOR YOU!
French watchmaker Louis Moinet is who invented the chronograph in 1816. Referred to as a “compteur de tierces” or “thirds counter” at the time, it had a precision of 1/60th of a second, that is, 216,000 vibrations per hour, also making it the first high-frequency timekeeping instrument. It was equipped with two push-buttons to stop and start it and a large central hand. Amazing! Today there is much confusion about the terms chronograph and chronometer. To resolve it once and for all, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was tasked with precisely defining these terms. A chronometer is distinguished by its high precision and particularly by its certification as such. Indeed, a chronometer is not simply any instrument measuring short time intervals with push-buttons! For a watch to obtain this status, it must first be checked by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), which tests a movement at different positions and temperatures during a 15-day period. Every chronometer is unique and is identified with a number engraved on its movement and endowed with a likewise numbered certificate of authenticity. Moreover, watch manufacturers like Rolex and Omega offer their own inhouse certification in addition to the COSC official certification. In the case of Rolex, it is known as the “Superlative Chronometer” designation, and in the case of Omega, the “Master Chronometer” certification, in conjunction with the Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). Hence, the word chronometer is often used (incorrectly) in everyday language to refer to what is actually a chronograph. A chronograph, for its part, measures short time intervals relating to specific events thanks to the aid of an additional mechanism visible on the dial: a central chronograph hand located in the centre of the dial in most cases and often called the “sweep second hand”. It can be started, stopped and reset on demand and measures the duration of an event to the fifth, tenth or hundredth of a second. The number of times it goes around are totalised in minute and hour counters. Note, a chronograph can receive chronometer certification, but not all chronometers are necessarily chronographs!
THE COSC
Omega offers their own in-house certification. This test submerges the watch underwater, gradually applying more pressure up to the point of the stated water resistance.
The COSC is a non-profit organisation of recognised public utility working exclusively for Swiss watchmaking. It was created in 1973 by five watchmaking cantons (Berne, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Solothurn and Vaud) and by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH. It tests over 1.8 million timekeeping instruments every year. Approximately 21% of exported mechanical wristwatches are certified chronometers.
The original Longines Hour Angle Watch from 1931.
WATCHMAKING HERITAGE
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Manufactured in a 90-piece numbered limited edition, The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary is as imposing as the original piece shown opposite (47.5 mm).
Longines is also celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Flagship watch by unveiling a reissue that is very faithful to the 1957 model, here in its steel version.
The Longines Heritage 1945 is part of Longines’ desire to reissue pieces whose design and elegance have withstood the test of time.
VINTAGE WATCHES ARE AT THE HEART OF AN UNDENIABLE TREND. LONGINES HAS CLEARLY GOT THE DRIFT AND EACH YEAR REISSUES ONE OR MORE OF ITS EMBLEMATIC MODELS IN THE HERITAGE COLLECTION. THE MAISON, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 1832 IN SAINT-IMIER, SWITZERLAND, IN THE CANTON OF BERNE, THUS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ITS RICH WATCHMAKING PAST.
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FLAGSHIP, AN ANNIVERSARY PIECE FULL OF ELEGANCE
An authentic gold mine, Longines draws its inspiration from its museum to reissue the most iconic timepieces from its history and thus bring joy to all aficionados of watches from yesteryear. Making up the Heritage collection, these models combine the look of their time with the watchmaking technology of today. Along these lines, Longines has presented three new watches this year: The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary, The Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary and The Longines Heritage 1945.
A WATCH HONOURING CHARLES LINDBERGH’S FEAT
This year, Longines is also celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Flagship watch by releasing a very faithful reissue of the original piece launched in 1957 which was distinguished by its white dial, its thin profile and its fine fasteners. Today, the Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary is available in three versions: stainless steel, yellow gold and rose gold, all of which come in numbered limited editions (1957 pieces in stainless steel and 60 pieces each in yellow gold and rose gold). They all have a brushed silvered dial featuring a pair of dauphine hands and applied indexes in yellow gold or rose gold, depending on the model. And as on the An authentic gold 1957 piece, the caseback is stamped with a caravel mine, Longines – the f lagship. Behind the scenes: it was brand draws its inspiration from its museum ambassador Kate Winslet who chose the face of this to reissue the most anniversary timepiece among the models exhibited at iconic timepieces the museum in Saint-Imier. from its history.
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The most celebrated piece in the Heritage collection is undoubtedly The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch, a re-issue of the watch developed for the American pilot Charles Lindbergh in 1931. This year, marking the 90th anniversary of the first ever non-stop solo transatlantic f light, which was made by the pilot, Longines has unveiled a new 90-piece limited and numbered edition called The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary. A remarkable feat, Longines participated in the adventure by timing the f light. At the heart of this titanium watch (which is as imposing as the original model) lies automatic calibre L699. Equipped with a rotating bezel used to correct the equation of time and a rotating internal dial to set the exact second, The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary indicates hours, minutes and seconds as well as the hour angle in degrees and minutes of arc.
THE TIMELESS LONGINES HERITAGE 1945
Lastly, Longines has presented a watch with a timeless, simple and elegant design: The Longines Heritage 1945. Its 40 mm steel case house self-winding movement L609.3 with a 42-hour power reserve. Its domed copper-coloured dial features leap-shaped hands in blued steel and baton hands for the seconds sub-dial. The changing hour is marked with alternating Arabic numerals and silver cabochons. To finish off the piece, The Longines Heritage 1945 is attached to a beige leather strap with a nubuck finish.
SELECTION OF MEN’S WATCHES
PATEK PHILIPPE GRAND COMPLICATIONS, REF. 5320G
VINTAGE SCENT
OMEGA SEAMASTER 300, 60TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
In 1957, OMEGA released three professional watches, all of which have since become cult items. The new Seamaster 300, which is based on Reference CK2913, has a black aluminium bezel and once again features the Naiad sign on the crown found on the original model. The 2017 version is powered by Master Chronometer calibre 8806.
Patek Philippe has unveiled a new perpetual calendar equipped with self-winding calibre 324 S Q. Its cream-coloured dial features a double window for the day and the month at 12 o’clock and a sub-dial indicating the date by hand and a window for the moon phases at 6 o’clock. There are also two small round apertures: one for the day/night indication at 7.30 and one for the leap-year cycle at 4.30.
BREITLING SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE II 42
ORIS BIG CROWN 1917
Breitling revisits its classics and has come out with a new version of its Superocean Heritage II diving watch. Its case, which is 42 mm in diameter and water resistant to 200 metres, houses an officially chronometer certified self-winding manufacture movement. This “bronze” version comes with an exclusive rubber strap.
This new Oris Big Crown 1917 model offered as a limited edition piece is a reinterpretation of the maison’s first wristwatch dedicated to aviators. Its steel case has a 40 mm diameter, while its silvered dial features hands and numerals coated in light old radium Superluminova.
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FREDERIQUE CONSTANT VINTAGE RALLY
Frederique Constant is once again celebrating classic Austin Healey sports cars with this new model being added to its Vintage Rally collection. Its 40 mm diameter case encloses a silver dial notably featuring a minute track on the outer rim, a date window at 3 o’clock and the Healey logo at 6 o’clock.
RADO HYPERCHROME 1616
HAMILTON INTRA-MATIC 68
TISSOT HERITAGE 1948
Rado is expanding its range of vintage-inspired pieces with this new model being added to the HyperChrome 1616 line. With its inimitable late 1960s style, it comes in an impressive cushion-shaped 46 mm case in titanium with a bright blue dial that contrasts with the likewise imposing hands and indexes. A thick leather strap completes the ensemble.
With its black and white “reverse panda” dial which was very popular in the 1960s and 1970s, this limited edition automatic chronograph draws its inspiration from the historic Chronograph B watch from 1968. Inside the 42 mm stainless steel case of this new Intra-Matic 68 beats automatic movement H-31 with a 60-hour power reserve.
Inspired by a watch held at the Longines Museum, this new model brings together past and present. Its 39.5 mm steel case alternates brushed and polished finishes. In addition to the chronograph counters, its dial also has a date window at 4.30. The watch is attached to a very trendy Milanese bracelet.
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TISSOT BALLADE
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1. Round case in stainless steel available in a 39 or 41 mm diameter. 2. “Clous de Paris” pattern on the black dial and bezel. 3. Date window at 3 o’clock. 4. Hour, minute and seconds hands. 5. Leather strap with butterfly clasp with push-buttons. 6. Transparent case-back revealing the chronometer-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve. 7. Guaranteed watertight to 50 metres.
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MEISTERSINGER A unique approach to time RECOGNISABLE AT FIRST GLANCE, MEISTERSINGER WATCHES OFFER A DIFFERENT WAY TO TELL TIME. INDEED, THEIR DIAL ONLY FEATURES A SINGLE HAND WHICH MOVES EVERY FIVE MINUTES.
M Circularis is a colourful collection! Right here, Sunburst Blue, Bordeaux and Green dials.
eisterSinger is a German watch manufacturer founded in 2001 by Manfred Brassler, a widely renowned designer but also, and above all, a great watch enthusiast and collector. Tired of the race to complication, he wanted to move toward simple, classic, timeless watches. And through its collections, MeisterSinger takes us on veritable journey to the origins of watches, offering models equipped with only a single hand, like the earliest mechanisms used to tell time. On an elegant
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And through its collections, MeisterSinger takes us on veritable journey to the origins of watches, offering models equipped with only a single hand.
dial designed specifically to showcase this particularity, the single hand beats along time, alone. MeisterSinger thus revisits the telling of time, which takes on a completely different dimension: the dial is comprised of a total of 144 5-minute segments, or 12 segments per hour. These seductively original pieces are designed in Germany and assembled in Switzerland, thus bringing together quality and knowhow. In 2014, MeisterSinger unveiled the Circularis collection, which is equipped with the first in-house movement, the hand-wound mechanical movement MSH01. Built with two barrels, it offers a good power reserve of 120 hours, that
is to say five days. Available in a diameter of 43 mm, the watches in this collection feature a design similar to the models N°01, N°02 and Nº03, timepieces which have already won the hearts of many fans. The company’s quintessential design codes, such as the “0” before all numbers up to “9”, are found on these watches as well. There are also some small innovations to be discovered, including the discreet indication of half-hours. Today, the Circularis collection has been expanded with an automatic version equipped with the new calibre MSA01. To make it, MeisterSinger used the previous mechanism as
a base and added a rotor winding mechanism with a circling tungsten weight that supplies the two barrels with energy while offering a 120-hour power reserve. And the other innovations? The date window at 6 o’clock and the Super-LumiNova coating on the markers and single hand. The Circularis Automatic collection offers stainless steel watches measuring 43 mm in diameter fitted with a dial available in several different colours which features a sunburst finish, except for the ivory version. The finishes on the new movement are visible through the clear caseback.
A TOP-RATE COLLABORATION Cartier commissioned the services of filmmaker Sofia Coppola, giving her free rein to make the commercial for the Panthère de Cartier collection.
Panthère de Cartier watch, small model in rose gold with a diamond-set bezel.
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CULT
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INITIALLY CREATED IN THE 1980S, THE PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER IS FIRST AND FOREMOST A PIECE OF JEWELLERY. WITH ITS BRACELET FEATURING SMOOTH, FLUID AND SENSUAL LINKS, THIS WATCH ICON EXUDING ITS TIMELESS STYLE RETURNS WITHOUT HAVING MISSED A BEAT.
THE PANTHER, CARTIER’S FAVOURED ANIMAL
In 1914, the panther theme appeared in the bestiary of Cartier. In fact, the feline was used for the first time on a bracelet watch whose onyx and diamond setting mimicked the animal’s coat. It was Jeanne Toussaint, a close collaborator of Louis Cartier, who made it his favourite animal. Cartier was the first jeweller to approach femininity through the metaphor of the panther, an animal which quickly became a focal point of the maison’s creations. The panther won over the heart of the Duchess of Windsor, who in 1949 ordered a brooch featuring the feline standing on a sapphire cabochon weighing over 152 carats. A WORTHY HEIRESS OF THE SANTOS
Resembling the original 1983 model like two peas in a pod, the new Panthère de Cartier is a watch in tune with the times. Indeed, the watch icon is reborn with a complete collection whose design is in every respect identical to the original: the square case, the screw-down bezel, Roman numerals and the small Cartier logo in the X at 10 o’clock. The only small changes to be noted are the whiter dial, the tighter links and the absence of the date. Available in yellow, white and rose gold as well as stainless steel with or without diamonds, the 2017 version of the Panthère de Cartier comes in two sizes, small and medium. There is inevitably one that resembles you!
Slim and sleek, the new bracelet is a perfect match for the rounded case.
ANNIVERSARY
EBEL
The return of the Sport Classic THIS YEAR, EBEL IS CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ICONIC MODEL FROM THE 1970S, THE EBEL SPORT CLASSIC, BY UNVEILING A REVAMPED VERSION AVAILABLE IN THREE SIZES… ENOUGH TO FIT THE WRISTS OF BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.
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Established in 1911 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Ebel truly took off with the launch of its Sport Classic model in 1977. Unique in its class, the watch was unlike any other at the time. With its wave-shaped link bracelet fully integrated into the case, today the watchmaker’s trademark feature, this collection created by designer Eddy Schöpfer was an unprecedented success and sparked the sport chic trend, more relevant than ever today. Combining gold and steel, the Sport Classic watch has earned fans with the innovative design of its delicately-curved, hexagonally-shaped case. The five screws on the case accentuate the identity of the watch, which over the years has become a fully-f ledged watch icon.
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The Ebel Sport Classic, whose beauty lies in its simplicity, has become a This collection created by designer cornerstone of the Ebel brand. Elegant and Eddy Schöpfer was timeless, it is celebrating its 40th birthday an unprecedented this year. To celebrate it, and give it new success and sparked impetus, Ebel is releasing a new version of the The Ebel Sport the sport chic trend. Classic Lady watch, now available in three different diameters: (29 mm). 24 mm, 29 mm and 40 mm, meaning that gentlemen can now sport one too! With its sophisticated geometric shapes, this watch crafted in stainless steel features an 18-carat yellow gold bezel held in place by five yellow gold screws, a material also used for the hexagonal crown bearing an embossed “E” logo. Among the new details, the font used for the Roman numerals, painted in black like the indexes, and the new sharper wave shape on the bracelet giving it a more contemporary look. DID YOU KNOW? Slim and sleek, the new bracelet is a perfect match for the rounded case and provides even greater comfort. While some models feature a diamond-set Ebel was born of a love story. Indeed, the watchmaker bezel, every model houses an ETA quartz movement. was founded by Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy and is simply named after their initials.
SELECTION OF WOMEN’S WATCHES
PATEK PHILIPPE AQUANAUT, REF. 5072R
THE LATEST MODELS
Patek Philippe is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Aquanaut collection. This fine jewellery model comes in a rose gold case that is fitted with a bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds and contains a self-winding mechanical movement in its heart. The engraved mother-of-pearl dial features diamond markers and a date window.
CARTIER PANTHÈRE
OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA 150M
ROLEX LADY-DATEJUST 28
Icon from the 1980s, the Panthère de Cartier is making a comeback. True to the original, this model in 18-carat rose gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds features a square-shaped case, screws on the bezel, Roman numerals and a railway-style minute track on the dial.
The Seamaster Aqua Terra collection for women suits all wrists with its selection of sizes. Its refined mother-of-pearl dial is simply adorned with indexes and a date window at 6 o’clock. This steel and Sedna gold version measuring 38 mm is equipped with an Omega Master Chronometer 8800 calibre.
A great classic of the ladies’ sports watch, the Lady-Datejust is dressed in pink this year. All clad in steel, it comes in a new 28 mm diameter and houses calibre 2236, a self-winding mechanical movement that builds up a 55-hour power reserve. It also benefits from Superlative Chronometer certification.
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BAUME & MERCIER PROMESSE
The Baume & Mercier Promesse watch now comes in a smaller version that is more poetic thanks to the different moon phases displayed on the dial. All dressed in blue, its round stainless steel case is set with 30 diamonds.
EBEL LA MAISON EBEL LIMITED EDITION
TUDOR CLAIR DE ROSE
TAG HEUER LINK LADY
This 15-piece limited edition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ebel and the 100th anniversary of Le Corbusier’s design for the building Villa Turque. Its 35 mm rose gold case houses a Swiss-made automatic movement. Set with diamonds, it is attached to a burgundy alligator strap.
This year Tudor revisits its women’s Clair de Rose line with new models in steel, all of which feature mechanical movements. A selection of three straps is also available for each one. Opposite, 30 mm model with a diamond-set opaline dial and a winding crown adorned with a spinel cabochon.
Sporty and glamorous, the Link Lady watch is outfitted in new attire. The 32 mm steel model is equipped with a quartz movement and features a blue sun-brushed dial finished off with diamond markers. It is watertight to 100 metres.
SELECTION OF WOMEN’S WATCHES
RADO CERAMICA
THE LATEST MODELS
An icon of minimalist design, the Rado Ceramica was created in 1990. This year, it comes in a more contemporary version than ever thanks to the talent of German designer Konstantin Grcic. Opposite, the 701-piece limited edition “signature” model distinguished by the creative use of typography on the dial.
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT HOROLOGICAL SMARTWATCH NOTIFY
LONGINES SYMPHONETTE
TISSOT BALLADE POWERMATIC 80
Frederique Constant has unveiled new models in its collection of connected watches for women. They have complex dials with a heart guilloche pattern in the middle, mother-of-pearl on the outer section and applied Roman numerals.
Longines presents new variations of its oval Symphonette watch crafted in rose gold and steel and driven by a quartz movement. This model features a sleek white mother-of-pearl decorated with diamond indexes. Available it two sizes, it is watertight to 30 metres.
Timeless, the Tissot Ballade is a beautiful dress watch in steel equipped with the automatic Powermatic 80 movement, which for the first times has a silicon hairspring. With its white mother-of-pearl dial and its 30 mm diameter, it is the perfect fit for feminine wrists.
SUCCESS STORY
DELVAUX The world’s oldest fine leather goods company
Appearing in a Antique Silver version, the Cool Box is the maison’s new signature piece.
THE HOUSE OF DELVAUX WAS FOUNDED IN BRUSSELS JUST ONE YEAR BEFORE BELGIUM’S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. IN 1908, IT FILED THE FIRST PATENTS FOR HANDBAGS, AN ESSENTIAL ACCESSORY CREATED FOR THE NEW NEEDS OF WOMEN AT THE TIME. « Les Humeurs de Brillant » : L’Humour.
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Hostesses carrying Delvaux bags at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.
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Delvaux created its iconic handbag, the Brillant, to coincide with the World Expo in Brussels in 1958. A masterpiece that would leave its mark on the history of leather goods worldwide, it was designed in collaboration with the renowned architect Paule Goethals. The Brillant is distinguished by its horseshoe-shaped buckle outlining the letter D. A true signature of the brand, it has remain unchanged since its creation. Over the years, the Brillant has been manufactured in many materials and structures as well as in different sizes and colours. The collection is also complemented by the “Les Humeurs de Brillant” models, which are new creations symbolising the brand’s values, like the L’Humeur paying tribute to painter René Magritte. Lastly, bear in mind that it takes no less than eight hours of work to assemble the 64 pieces comprising the Brillant.
“Le Livre d’Or”, a registry of the company’s products.
THE COOL BOX, THE MAISON’S NEW SIGNATURE PIECE
Delvaux has reinvented the Boston and come out with a new creation with sleek lines, the Cool Box, a lightweight, f lexible and functional handbag. A casual accessory, it is made from practically one piece of very thick Taurillon Soft leather folded over on itself and then stitched. It is practical and also features the signature D logo in metal, which is both ornamental and functional as it can be used as a handle: a fresh and original way to open the bag. It can be carried in the hand or crossed over the body with its leather strap. The Cool Box comes in winter season colours: Black, Mink, Prune, Smoke and Empire, and it is also a jewel in its Crispy Calf Metal version.
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Nine years after the Brillant, at a time when sailing sports were becoming very popular, the Tempête, inspired by the trapezoidal shape of a sail, was born. Later, in 1977, came the Marronnier, today known as the Madame. That same year, the very first Givry from the Grand Cru collection made its appearance. These are the models that today form the current collections of handbags by the House of Delvaux in conjunction with other creations such as the Mutin, the Simplissime, the Pin and the Louise.
OFFICIAL PURVEYOR TO THE BELGIAN ROYAL COURT The House of Delvaux was appointed Official Purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court in 1883 by King Leopold II.
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Delvaux has reinvented the Boston and come out with a new creation with sleek lines, the Cool Box.
Brillant MM and Mini Box Calf Vison.
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS, REFERENCE 7118/1
SELECTION OF WOMEN’S WATCHES
THE TIME OF ICONS
This new automatic watch in steel for women from the Nautilus collection by Patek Philippe is sporty, elegant and feminine at the same time. The striking decoration on its silvered opaline dial forms small waves typical of this iconic model. The applied numerals and the hands highlighted with luminescent coating ensure optimum legibility of the dial. It is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement, calibre 324 S C.
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL 26
CARTIER TANK SOLO
EBEL WAVE
Timeless, the Oyster Perpetual by Rolex comes in a 26 mm stainless steel version water resistant to 100 metres suited to the daintiest of female wrists. It features a Red Grape dial with three hands, one for hours, one for minutes and one for seconds. It is driven by calibre 2231, a self-winding mechanical movement made in-house by Rolex that builds up a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.
Born in 1917, the Tank is a major Cartier classic. It has been the subject of many versions, including the Tank Solo. With its elegant, modern design, here it is shown in a small steel model equipped with a quartz movement. Its silvered light opaline dial features Roman numerals and blued-steel sword-shaped hands.
Made into an icon by its wave-shaped link bracelet, this watch from Ebel’s Wave Grande collection for women comes in a 35 mm stainless steel case with a red gold bezel set with 72 diamonds. Its silver galvanic dial is adorned with eight diamond markers, the Ebel symbol and applied indexes.
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OMEGA CONSTELLATION SMALL SECONDS
Brought up-to-date several years ago, the Omega Constellation, recognisable by its famous claws, came into being in 1982. Nestled in a steel case measuring 27 mm in diameter, this model boasts a white pearl mother-of-pearl dial adorned with diamonds and featuring a date window at 6 o’clock and a seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock.
HAMILTON VENTURA
BAUME & MERCIER HAMPTON
LONGINES LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE
In 1957, the Ventura revolutionised watchmaking as the first battery-powered electric watch. Today it is available in a steel version with a black dial matching its leather strap in the same colour. Equipped with a Swiss-made quartz movement with an end of battery life indicator, it is water resistant to 50 metres.
With a feminine look, this Hampton watch in steel is inspired by a model dating back to the Art Deco period. It is powered by a Swiss-made quartz movement which displays the time and has a date window at 3 o’clock. Its silver dial with a satin sunburst finish features golden hands and is paired with a double wraparound strap in brown calfskin.
The Grande Classique by Longines embodies the manufacturer’s oldest aesthetic tradition. This model in steel and yellow PVC measuring 24 mm in diameter retains all the particularities of the original creations. It has a matte white dial displaying a chapter ring and painted Roman numerals in addition to hour and minute hands.
CITY GUIDE
THE PORT HOUSE Past, present and future
AN ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL The city of Antwerp has numerous modern buildings designed by internationally renowned architects. To name just a few, the Palace of Justice was designed by British architect Richard Rogers, who also created the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Museum Aan De Stroom (MAS) is the work of the famous Dutch firm Neutelings Riedijk Architects, and the new wing of deSingel was done by Belgian architect Stéphane Beel. © Utku Pekli.
INAUGURATED IN SEPTEMBER 2016, THE BUILDING OF THE PORT HOUSE, THE NEW HEADQUARTERS OF THE ANTWERP PORT AUTHORITY, IS THE NEW ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL OF THE CITY DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT ZAHA HADID.
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ith its 12 kilometres of docks, the port of Antwerp is one of the largest seaports in Europe and the site of the primary economic activity of the city. With the idea of grouping together all its employees under one roof, several years ago the Antwerp Port Authority decided to transform the former fire station along Quay 63 on Mexico Island in Kattendijk into the new head office (“Havenhuis”). This protected
building from 1912 had been abandoned since 2009. The project was entrusted to the British architecture firm of the Iraq native Zaha Hadid, who passed away unexpectedly before the works were completed. The new Port Houses combines two completely different architectural styles. Indeed, the former fire station, which was repurposed for the project, now holds on its roof a majestic futuristic boat-shaped structure pointing to the River Scheldt. Seeming to defy gravity, it rests on an enormous substructure in white concrete
shaped like an anchor. The façade is composed of glass triangles, some transparent and some opaque, which are facing different directions in order to create interplaying ref lections reminiscent of the facets of a diamond, an undeniable nod to the city’s speciality. Offering stunning views of the port and city, the new headquarters of the Port Authority is now the workplace of hundreds of employees over five f loors. It has become the figurehead of the port of Antwerp, a symbol of dynamism and innovation.
*LE TEMPS EST NOTRE ESSENCE / RADO.COM
RADO DIAMASTER AUTOMATIQUE DIAMANTS CÉRAMIQUE HAUTE-TECHNOLOGIE PLASMA. EFFET MÉTAL. UNE ALCHIMIE MODERNE.
TIME IS THE ESSENCE WE ARE MADE OF*
WHAT’S NEW
DrIve de
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Drive de Cartier Extra-Flat in rose gold housing the movement 430 MC.
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1 AN UNDENIABLY ATTRACTIVE WATCH, THE DRIVE DE CARTIER IS ONCE AGAIN UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT WITH THE ARRIVAL OF TWO NEW CAPTIVATING MODELS.
Now available in five models, the Drive de Cartier watch suits any style. Which will be yours?
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By choosing Drive for the name of the collection, Cartier is fully playing the automotive watch card in a version exuding refinement. Indeed, the nods made by the Drive de Cartier to the world of cars are numerous. To name just a few: the design of the guilloche dials are reminiscent of a car’s radiator grill; the winding crown is shaped like a bolt; the sapphire crystal is domed; and on the models equipped with a retrograde second time zone, the shape of the display window recalls the counter on a dashboard.
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After presenting the hour, minute and second, second time zone, and f lying tourbillon models, Cartier is releasing a new Drive watch featuring the moon phase complication, thus giving the piece a poetic and romantic dimension. Hiding inside this model crafted in stainless steel and rose gold is the new self-winding manufacture movement 1904 LU MC, which enables the moon cycle displayed on the dial at 6 o’clock (new moon, third quarter, full moon and first quarter) to run its course. Highly precise, this moon phase complication is referred to as “astronomical” because it only needs to be corrected one day every 125 years. AND FOR DAINTY MEN
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The Drive de Cartier collection is also being enhanced with a second new model distinguished by its elegance and especially its delicacy. Indeed, Cartier is unveiling an extra-f lat model offered in rose gold, or in white gold in a numbered limited edition of 200 pieces. Featuring lightweight proportions (a 39 mm diameter and 6.6 mm thickness compared to the original model’s 41 mm diameter and 11.25 mm thickness), this new Drive de Cartier is a better match for the shape of the wearer’s wrist and can be worn in complete discretion. It comes to life thanks to the hand-wound manufacture mechanical movement 430 MC.
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After presenting the hour, minute and second, second time zone, and flying tourbillon models, Cartier is releasing a new Drive watch featuring the moon phase complication.
1. Drive de Cartier with date window and small seconds (movement 1904-PS MC). 2. Drive de Cartier with large date, retrograde second time zone, day/night indicator and small seconds (movement 1904 FU MC). 3. Drive de Cartier with flying tourbillon complication (movement 9452 MC).
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4. Drive de Cartier Moon Phases in rose gold (movement 1904 LU MC).
COMBINING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION WITH NEW DESIGN, ASTON MARTIN KICKS OFF A NEW ERA WITH THE DB11 PRESENTED AT THE MOST RECENT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW. HENCE, IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO TAKE A LOOK BACK ON THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH CARMAKER.
MOTOR
A new era for
ASTON MARTIN
A savvy mix of sportiness and class, the new DB11 is an exceptional GT equipped with an in-house V12 engine delivering 608 hp.
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ISTORY OF ASTON MARTIN
A fiercely independent spirit and a rich and prestigious history defines Aston Martin as truly unique in the automotive world. This incredible story starts on 15th January 1913 when founders Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin created Bamford and Martin Ltd, working from a humble workshop on Henniker Mews in London. Their vision for cars with impeccable design and supreme performance captivated the public’s imagination and still commands the same emotive fascination over 100 years later. In 1914 the name Aston Martin was adopted. Fittingly, this decision was inspired by Lionel’s success at the Aston Hill Climb in Buckinghamshire. Competition has always been in the carmaker’s blood. Since those pioneering days, Aston Martin has become an iconic brand synonymous with hand-crafted luxury, peerless beauty, incredible performance and international motorsport glory. JAMES BOND - 007
When Sean Connery first appeared at the wheel of a Silver Birch DB5 in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger, the world was dazzled and enthralled by this vibrant partnership. The effortlessly cool secret
agent and the impossibly glamorous Coupé were the perfect fit : a vision of sophistication, glamour and intrigue. In an instant, Aston Martin established itself as a motoring movie star, an icon of style and speed with a compelling air of mystery. Bond’s association with Aston Martin has continued to take centre stage with DBS, V8 Vantage Volante and Vanquish all making dramatic appearances between 1964 and 2014. ASTON MARTIN RACING
Racing is the lifeblood of Aston Martin. From a motorsport debut at the French GP in 1923 to the DBR1’s famous Le Mans 24 hour race victory in 1959, this formidable arena has always been its passion. Inspired by the great victories of drivers such as Sir Stirling Moss at the Nürburgring 1000km or Roy Salvadori at Le Mans, Aston Martin continues to strive for success. That determination can be seen and heard at racetracks across the world as Aston Martin racing cars fight for victory at the fearsome Nürburgring, Le Mans and countless other circuits across the globe, from club level right up to the prestigious World Endurance Championships.
ASTON MARTIN ANTWERP Autolei 322, 2160 Wommelgem (+32) 3 354 38 56 info@astonmartinantwerp.com
Aston Martin Antwerp Being one of the oldest Aston Martin dealers on the European continent, it has been putting for over 30 years its expertise and know-how at its customer’s disposition. In 1984 René Michiels started as a representative for Aston Martin in Belgium. Today, his only son Yves Michiels has taken over the business his father started together with his team of passionate sales people and technicians. In the showroom in Antwerp (Wommelgem), Luc Goossens and Stef Tassignon will gladly welcome you.
Sales Service & Heritage Centre In the Service & Heritage Centre in Tisselt, you will be welcomed for all technical matters and services for your Aston Martin with the dedicated technicians. The Service Center in Tisselt has already been rewarded two times with the “Service Excellence Award for Europe”. Next to the Service Centre it also carries the label of “Heritage” Dealer. Only a dozen dealers worldwide have this exclusive label showing that it has the knowledge to work on classic Aston Martin’s.
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Ferrari row at the Quail, a motorsports gathering. © Rolex / Tom O’Neal.
REPORT
BEAUTIFUL MECHANICS When watchmaking and automobiles meet
The old Daytona Beach race track.
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona became even more popular when it appeared on Paul Newman’s wrist.
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OLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, BORN TO RACE
Known the world over for having hosted many car races on its famous beach in the early 1900s, Daytona is a town located in the United States in Florida. It is also the location of one of the most renowned race tracks on the American continent, the Daytona International Speedway, inaugurated in 1959. Famous drivers such as Sir Malcolm Campbell,
Dan Gurney, Vic Elford and Sir Jackie Stewart raced here on numerous occasions and contributed to the track’s reputation. Born for the race track, the Cosmograph Daytona chronograph has stood out since its release in 1963 for its highly-contrasting dial. Indeed, its immediately identifiable chronograph counters were set apart from the dial by their colour: black on a light dial or light on a black dial. Similarly, the tachymeter scale was not located on the dial, but rather on the bezel.
Numerous variations enriched the collection during the early years, including the famous “Paul Newman” worn by the like-named American actor and race car driver. This watch had a special feature - a seconds scale printed around the dial on a band in the same contrasting colour as the one used for the three counters. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona became even more popular when it appeared on the actor’s wrist in James Goldstone’s film Winning in 1969.
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ROLEX, TAG HEUER, BREITLING AND ORIS ARE SOME OF THE WATCH MANUFACTURERS THAT SHARE IDENTICAL VALUES WITH THE WORLD OF CARS. WHETHER BECAUSE OF THE WATCHES MADE LEGENDARY BY FAMOUS DRIVERS OR INSPIRED BY RENOWNED RACES TRACKS OR DUE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS, DISCOVER SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN WATCHMAKING AND AUTOMOBILES.
Bentley has come out with a new version of its Continental GT named Supersports.
The original Monaco from 1969.
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The TAG Heuer Monaco became famous when Steve McQueen decided to wear it during the filming of the film Le Mans released in 1971.
MONACO, THE LEGENDARY CHRONOGRAPH WORN BY STEVE MCQUEEN
The launch of the TAG Heuer Monaco in 1969 was an authentic revolution. It could boast of being the first square-shaped watertight automatic chronograph in Swiss watchmaking history. Driven by renowned calibre 11 Chronomatic, the first automatic chronograph movement with a micro-rotor, the Monaco offered
extraordinary waterproofness, a great first for a watch of this shape. Named by Jack Heuer in honour of the Grand Prix of Monaco, but also for the chic and prestigious side of the princely rock, the Monaco embodied a complete break from watchmaking design codes at the time. Contrary to expectations, it was not the immediate success it was anticipated to be. It became famous when Steve McQueen
decided to wear it during the filming of the film Le Mans released in 1971. For the needs of the film, he was asked to wear the exact outfit worn by Jo Siffert, the first race car driver to be sponsored by a watch brand, in this case TAG Heuer. The Monaco immediately became a cult piece when it appeared on the big screen, just like the film that continues to enjoy a staunch following by many motor sports enthusiasts.
Bentley Supersports B55 Chronograph designed as a tribute to the new Continental Supersports.
The Oris Audi Sport Limited Edition III.
THE ICING ON THE CAKE: BREITLING FOR BENTLEY
Breitling entered the automotive world in 2002 when it entered into a partnership with the British carmaker Bentley. That same year, the Swiss watchmaker equipped all new Continental GT vehicles with an on-board clock, became the official sponsor of Team Bentley for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and unveiled the first Breitling for Bentley chronograph, thus marking the start to a great adventure. Bringing together British chicness and Swiss excellence, the partnership between Breitling and Bentley is based on many common values, including a predilection for fine mechanics and a passion for achievement. This is ref lected in the collection of Breitling for Bentley
chronographs, all of which are equipped with extremely reliable and precise exceptional engines. Dedicated to the world of cars, for the occasion, the designers at Breitling reinterpreted some of the hallmarks of Bentley, such as its famous honeycomb grille. This year, Bentley is coming out with the latest version of the Continental GT, the Supersports, which is accompanied by a Bentley Supersports B55 connected chronograph in a limited edition of 500 pieces. ORIS AND AUDI SPORT, A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
Already a partner of the English Williams F1 team since 2003, Oris expanded its presence in the world of motor sports when it formed
a global partnership with Audi Sport in 2013, which was a successful year for the German team, who won the constructors and the drivers title in the FIA World Endurance Championship for the second time and raced to victory for the 12th time at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As the official timekeeper for the Audi Sport teams participating in the WEC (FIA World Endurance Championship) and the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) and of course in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Oris also dresses the wrists of the drivers. Like many other watch manufacturers, the watchmaker from Hölstein offers a range specifically dedicated to motor sports among its collections. Indeed, this partnership was what sparked a series of limited edition watches called Oris Audi Sport.
Carbon Fibre Manufacturing © Oris.
WATCHMAKING MATERIALS Very popular on Formula 1 tracks, carbon fibre made a notable entry into the world of haute horlogerie several year ago. Watchmakers enjoy working with it because it is exceptionally rigid and extremely lightweight, as well as because of its contemporary look. Major watch brands have recently unveiled watches equipped with movements containing carbon fibre composite materials for the first time. More to come…
LIMITED EDITION
BAUME & MERCIER
THE SHELBY COBRA ®
adventure continues!
BAUME & MERCIER HAS BEEN CELEBRATING THE MEMORY OF CARROLL SHELBY SINCE 2015 WITH LIMITED EDITION CHRONOGRAPHS FULL OF HISTORY AND ELEGANCE. FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE MAISON IS UNVEILING A CHRONOGRAPH THAT IS PART OF THE CLIFTON COLLECTION.
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Before becoming a renowned automotive designer, Carroll Shelby (1923-2012) was one of the most revered drivers in America in the 1950s, when most notably he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 behind the wheel of an Aston Martin. Required to end his racing career for medical reasons, he took on a major challenge: to build a car for the road and the race course able to tame and dominate Ferrari. In 1962, the legendary Shelby Cobra 260 was born, a vehicle comprised of a small British AC roadster body equipped with a Ford 289 horsepower V8 engine. THE SHELBY COBRA DAYTONA COUPÉ
Several years later, Carroll Shelby unveiled
the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé, which, legend has it, was completed in just 90 days. Peter Brock, one of the best automotive designers at the time, designed the body. This race car had an outstanding first racing season in 1964 and also took home many victories the following year. Baume & Mercier was inspired by this car to complete its Shelby® Cobra collection this year with a new chronograph referred to as the Clifton Club Shelby® Cobra. And Peter Brock himself helped with the design, especially of the dial. THE CLIFTON CLUB SHELBY® COBRA CHRONOGRAPH
Like its predecessors, this new chronograph is a limited edition piece, and in this case numbered as well, of which only 196 units
will be made. This number is symbolic, as it refers to the speed record of the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé in 1964 at Le Mans in France, and is shown on the chronograph’s tachymeter scale. The Clifton Club Shelby® Cobra chronograph comes in a 44 mm case crafted in stainless steel and titanium and is powered by a Swiss-made manufacture self-winding movement with the f lyback chronograph function. It features a two-tone dial (half blue/half silver) mirroring the tail of the famous Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé. The dial has three hands: the hour and minute hands coated in Super-LumiNova® blue emission and the chronograph second hand in vivid red. There are many references to the race car, like, for example, the push-buttons, which are exact replicas of the foot pedals on the Daytona.
Cobra logo on the chronograph second hand.
Reference to the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé speed record on the tachymeter scale.
Cobra insignia forged into the case band.
44 mm case in stainless steel and titanium.
Open-worked oscillating weight as a rim.
“Automotive carbon-like” calfskin strap.
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Outstanding driving dynamics, sporty design, maximum comfort, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a true master of its class. A versatile all-rounder that offers plenty of space for all manner of activities.
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Operation seduction:
THE NEW
BMW 5 SERIES THE NEW MODELS IN THE BMW 5 SERIES ARE VEHICLES THAT STAND OUT WITH THEIR ELEGANCE AND PERFORMANCE. THIS YEAR, THE BAVARIAN CARMAKER IS UNVEILING TWO NEW VERSIONS IN THE SEDAN AND TOURING CATEGORIES.
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The new lines of the sedan have evolved without breaking away from the previous model: the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is at all times both elegant and sporty. This seventh generation model looks powerful with the low roof line sloping to the rear, giving the vehicle strength and vigour. It is also more lightweight thanks to the use of the construction concept BMW EfficientLightweight, resulting in a 100 kilogram weight reduction. As for performance, it pushes the limits by harnessing its powerful BMW TwinPower Turbo engines. It is also smart, being equipped with innovative and cutting-edge technologies: the many connected services and driving assistance systems in the new BMW 5 Series ensure increased safety, productivity and comfort. THE BMW 5 SERIES TOURING, A FIRST-CLASS ALL-ROUND VEHICLE
While the sedan is in its seventh generation, this is the fifth generation touring. The new BMW 5 Series Touring has also gotten into shape, taking a lot of weight off. It also benefits from many technologies and equipment to make it all the more attractive. The new Series 5 Touring naturally has certain characteristic traits, including the boot. A major asset of the vehicle, its overall volume has increased 10 litres to a current capacity of 570 litres (1,700 litres when the rear seats are folded down!). As of today, there are four engines from the current generation of BMW Group engines to choose from. There will be other variants to follow, including a propulsion version and an all-wheel-drive version.
LEASE CAR OF THE YEAR 2017
With exceptional dynamics, a sporty design and outstanding comfort, the BMW 5 Series is at the top its class.
The best-selling business sedan in the world conďŹ rms its many strengths. The BMW 5 Series was at the top of the podium in the 25th edition of the Lease Car of the Year election.
HIGH-TECH
Astron, solar watches BY
SEIKO
IN 1969, SEIKO UNVEILED THE ASTRON, THE FIRST WATCH IN HISTORY TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A QUARTZ MOVEMENT. IN 2012, SEIKO PAID TRIBUTE TO THIS MODEL BY RELEASING THE WORLD’S FIRST GPS SOLAR WATCH. THE FAVOURED WATCH OF TENNIS PLAYER NOVAK DJOKOVIC, A SEIKO AMBASSADOR, IT COMES IN NEW VERSIONS EVERY YEAR.
WHY CHOOSE A SOLAR WATCH? For its long autonomy For its combination of technologies For not having to charge the battery For the originality of wearing a watch that is neither quartz nor mechanical!
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The Japanese brand Seiko was founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori. The objective was clear from the start: to innovate and compete with major Swiss watch manufacturers. And since then, Seiko has been releasing world firsts, like in 1969 with the Astron, the first quartz watch in the world, and the Seiko Thermic in 1998, the world’s first watch to use body heat. Still in the hands of the founding family, Seiko once again made watchmaking history in 2012 when it presented the first GPS solar watch in the world. Astonishing and innovative, it features atomic precision and runs solely on solar energy. To achieve this, Seiko, which is one of the few companies to produce all of its components, developed and patented its own low-energy-consumption GPS receiver.
LEADER IN TECHNICAL INNOVATION
Seiko is the only manufacturer to have mastered various watchmaking technologies: mechanical, quartz, Kinetic and Spring Drive. Kinetic models are quartz watches that produce their own energy. Without batteries, they are equipped with an integrated energy generating system that works with the
movement of the wearer’s wrist. Spring Drive is the watchword of the Astron GPS Solar models, meanwhile, contain the world’s most watch, which, in fact, connects to at least four innovative movement, which is a combination satellites orbiting around the Earth to pinpoint of traditional watchmaking knowhow and its position and identify the time zone. The cutting-edge electronic technology. Indeed, hands thus automatically change to local this self-winding mechanical movement time with the precision of an atomic clock features the precision of a quartz watch (+/-1 second every 100,000 years) by simply (+/-1 second/day). Lastly, pressing on the push-button. the GPS solar model Moreover, to ensure that the developed and patented date is as accurate as the time, by Seiko required no less the watch is also equipped with than six years of research a perpetual calendar that will and development. In order need no manual adjustment until Seiko once again for the Astron GPS Solar February 2100. made watchmaking watch to be able to connect history in 2012 when to satellites, it needs to THREE MODELS, THREE it presented the generate up to 10,000 times CALIBRES world’s first GPS solar watch. more energy than that used The Astron GPS Solar collection in a quartz movement. is currently comprised of three It produces its power models: Chronograph (2014), using sunlight and has a Dual-Time (2015) and Worldlithium ion battery to guarantee an operating Time (2016), each of which comes in several autonomy of six months with all functions variations. The most recent model, the intact and of two years in power saving mode. Astron GPS Solar World-Time, is powered by calibre 8X22, which gives the watch a more sophisticated look by allowing for a IMPRESSIVE PRECISION thinner case and a sleeker dial that combines In addition to being a very common first all indicators in a small counter for better name in Japan, Seiko is a word with two legibility. meanings: success and precision. The latter
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The Seiko Astron GPS Solar currently comes in three versions, each equipped with its own movement: Chronograph (calibre 8X82), Dual-Time (calibre 8X53) and World-Time (calibre 8X22).
PHENOMENON
SWISS-MADE CONNECTED WATCHES A closer look at the latest achievements by Alpina and Frederique Constant.
Alpina Seastrong Horological Smartwatch (ref. AL-282LBGR4V6).
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The arrival of connected watches has somewhat shaken up the watchmaking industry. While connected watches will not replace traditionally made watches, they have substantially altered the market. Indeed, connected watches have gradually made a place for themselves at international watch shows, evidenced by Samsung’s presence at Baselworld this year. In any case, on both sides of the playing field, “camouf lage” is the name of the game: connected watches feature digital dials that are similar in appearance to the dials of traditional watches, while traditional watches include connected functions at the heart of their cases kept on the hush hush. THE CONNECTED DIVING WATCH BY ALPINA
Alpina has been contributing to the history of scuba diving with its Seastrong collection since 1960. Today, this diving watch is being released in a version equipped with connected functions. The Seastrong Horological Smartwatch, which retains a traditional aesthetic while benefitting from the latest technologies, is most particularly distinguished by the fact that it is guaranteed water resistant to 100 metres. Its connected functions include notifications when you receive an email, a sensor to track your activities, the ability to monitor your sleep patterns, the worldtime feature with 24 different time zones if you travel, and more. The collection is currently comprised of four models, each with a different coloured bezel: black, green, orange and navy blue. FREDERIQUE CONSTANT’S SMART STRAP
Frederique Constant is taking a new step in the adventure of Swiss-made connected watchmaking with its E-strap, a strap fitted with a buckle extension that can be adapted to any watch and give it smart functions (the same as those of the Horological Smartwatch). The buckle is covered by a leather strap that comes in a wide range of colours under which the buckle extension is hardly visible, making it one with the strap. At the cutting edge of technology, it has an ultra-low power processor, a highly-integrated electronics device with Bluetooth capabilities and a rechargeable battery. The E-Strap is also a stylish strap, with the buckle available in stainless steel or in rose- or yellow-gold-plated steel. The Frederique Constant E-Strap.
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WHETHER YOU’RE FOR THEM OR AGAINST THEM, CONNECTED WATCHES ARE ALL THE RAGE, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE SWISS LUXURY WATCH INDUSTRY. LED BY PETER AND ALETTA STAS, ALPINA AND FREDERIQUE CONSTANT HAVE BEEN OFFERING A NUMBER OF CONNECTED PRODUCTS FOR SOME YEARS NOW. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST PIECES THAT THEY PRESENTED AT BASELWORLD THIS YEAR.
GIRL POWER!
Women have not been left out, as time can also be told on a ladies’ connected watch! This year, Alpina and Frederique Constant have also come out with two lines of Horological Smartwatches specifically designed for women. First of all, there is the new Alpina Comtesse Horological Smartwatch, and second of all, the Horological Smartwatch Notify by Frederique Constant. Elegant and sporty,
the new Alpina Comtesse comes in four different versions, all with a 36 mm case and lugs in fibreglass. The Horological Smartwatch Notify by Frederique Constant, which is more classic, is available in three versions, featuring a 34 mm case with a dial decorated with a heart guilloche pattern in the centre. This is equipped with a “Notify” function allowing you to receive alerts regarding missed calls and emails.
The Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch Ladies (ref. FC-281WH3ER6).
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The Alpina Ladies Horological Smartwatch (ref. AL-281BY3V4).
All the functions of these connected watches can be customised using the application MMT-365 which is connected to the watch via Bluetooth and is available for iOS and Android.
Grey high-tech ceramic has been introduced in the Ceramica collection this year in a matte or polished finish.
SAVOIR-FAIRE
RADO
The undisputed king of ceramic
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Seven colours of high-tech ceramic, namely, black, white, plasma, grey, brown, green and blue, are available in Rado collections. Opposite, the four new shades in the True Thinline collection.
High-tech ceramic feeds.
AN AUTHENTIC TRADEMARK, CERAMIC IS RADO’S SIGNATURE MATERIAL. IT WAS THE INTEGRAL MODEL IN 1986 THAT MARKED RADO’S FIRST FORAY INTO THE USE OF HIGH-TECH CERAMIC FOR ITS TIMEPIECES.
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DIFFERENT RADO CERAMICS
Although they have existed for many years, nowadays A Rado innovation, high-tech ceramic meets three essential watches made out of ceramic are highly sought after and hold requirements: it is durable, beautiful and comfortable. Rado is able to a prominent place in the collections of watch manufacturers, offer this material in different colours thanks to its constant research alongside watches made of gold, platinum and stainless steel. and development. In addition to being lightweight, high-tech ceramic Nonetheless, the use of a particular material adapts to the body’s temperature and prevents the in watchmaking is also a matter of style. Ceramic, feeling of cold or hot on the skin. Moreover, it can one of the materials that have shaken up modern be worn by all types of wearers and does not cause watchmaking like carbon and titanium, has allowed any sort of allergic reaction as it is a non-metallic some watchmakers to stand out, as is the case of material. The high-tech ceramic referred to as plasma Rado. makes ceramic look like metal using a revolutionary A Rado innovation, high-tech ceramic process patented by Rado. White ceramic subject to meets three essential temperatures of 900°C becomes an exceptional material RADO, THE HISTORIC SPECIALIST IN CERAMIC requirements: it is with a metallic shine but without the use of any metal. Rado launched its Ceramica model in 1990. durable, beautiful What’s more, the carburising process does not affect It introduced to the world a watch whose integrated and comfortable. ceramic’s essential properties. Lastly, Ceramos™ is the bracelet and case were completely designed and result of a fusion of metal and high-tech ceramic which constructed from high-tech ceramic and sapphire offers the properties of both components: lightness, crystal. In 1993, the Sintra was Rado’s first watch durability and lustre. Today, Ceramos™ can be made in a variety of in cermet, a titanium-based ceramic combined with metal. More colours, including platinum, gold and rose gold. recently, Rado stood apart in 2011 with the True Thinline, the world’s thinnest ceramic watch with a thickness under five millimetres. It took five years of research to devise the case. Ten years later, the brand unveiled the Esenza Ceramic Touch: the first ceramic watch to be NEW CHALLENGES equipped with touch technology with four sensors embedded in the case enabling the wearer to set the time with a simple touch. Lastly, in 2015, chocolate brown high-tech ceramic made its appearance as Rado is constantly innovating. Its latest find is a titanium hardening treatment that makes the metal exceptionally the latest addition to the brand’s colour range that began 30 years scratch resistant. Solid, lightweight, hypoallergenic and before with black, white and grey.
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The Elvis80 Skeleton is powered by the Hamilton automatic movement H-10 and can been seen through the geometric grille on the dial reminiscent of the King’s microphone.
ANNIVERSARY
HAMILTON
Ventura, 60 years old already! THE AMERICAN WATCHMAKER FOUNDED IN 1892 PRESENTED A WATCH WITH A FUTURISTIC DESIGN, THE VENTURA, 60 YEARS AGO. IT WAS MADE FAMOUS BY ELVIS PRESLEY, WHO WORE IT IN THE FILM BLUE HAWAII IN 1961.
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Launched in 1957, over the years, the Hamilton Ventura watch has become a genuine icon. Ancestor to all quartz watches, it was the first electrical watch to be powered by a battery. Breaking away from the models of its time, its triangular shape created by talented designer Richard Arbib overturned traditional watchmaking codes. To design the watch, he was inspired by the “space-age design” that he had developed on concept cars with futuristic lines typical of the 1950s, in turn inspired by the conquest of space and sci-fi films very much in vogue at the time. The Ventura was an immediate success and its success didn’t wane, even after production was stopped in 1964. Hamilton decided to reproduce it
again in 1988 and it has been manufactured continuously since then. Today’s collection is a faithful tribute to the original model from 1957 and comes in several variations. To mark its 60th anniversary, the Ventura family is welcoming three new models, including a vintage and elegant commemorative edition. THE ELVIS WATCH
Unique in many respects, the Ventura has captivated many celebrities passionate about watches, starting with Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, who wore it in Norman Taurog’s film Blue Hawaii in 1961. Particularly attached to the watch, the King never separated from it, not even during his military service in Germany. He also gifted it to many of his relatives. In 1965, he purchased
a second Ventura in white gold with a black dial which he didn’t part with until his death. It is the only Ventura officially considered to be a watch having belonged to Elvis Presley thanks to its authenticity certificate. It has been exhibited at the Hamilton Museum since 1999. The watch was so closely associated with the performer that it was commonly known as the Elvis watch. Regularly revamped, the Hamilton Ventura continues to impress enthusiasts of fine mechanical watchmaking 60 years after its release. ANNIVERSARY TRILOGY
Surprising and timeless, this year the Ventura collection, which is currently comprised of the Quartz, Chrono Quartz, Auto, XXL Auto, Elvis80 Quartz and Elvis80 Auto models,
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The Hamilton Ventura Classic comes in a commemorative version with a yellow PVD coated stainless steel case and in a version in denim with a blue jeans pattern printed dial.
Unique in many respects, the Ventura has captivated many celebrities passionate about watches, starting with Elvis Presley.
is welcoming three new reinterpretations of the original model. With their iconic features, the Ventura Classic and the Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton are the basis of a wonderful watch trio. The Ventura Classic comes in a commemorative version with a yellow PVD coated stainless steel case, white dial and brown Teju pattern strap as well is in a version in denim, a very popular fabric in the 1950s, with a blue jeans pattern printed dial. Both models, available in two sizes, house a quartz movement and feature a dial decorated with a design symbolising electrical impulses. The third model, the Elvis80 Skeleton, is powered by the Hamilton automatic movement H-10, which builds up an 80-hour power reserve and can been seen through the geometric grille on the dial reminiscent of the King’s microphone. Nestled in a stainless steel case, a black rubber strap or a steel bracelet completes the look of this very rock-and-roll-esque watch.
HAMILTON AND FILM With its pieces having appeared in over 400 films, Hamilton has a long-standing relationship with Hollywood. The Ventura watch was also part of the flagship uniform of MIB agents in the sci-fi trilogy Men in Black.
PRACTICAL TIPS
How to take care of your
WATCH
A TIME MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT OF GREAT TECHNICAL PRECISION, A WATCH NEEDS TO BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF. HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO ENSURE IT WORKS PROPERLY AND LASTS A LONG TIME. CARING FOR THE CASE
No matter what material it is made of (steel, titanium, ceramic, gold, platinum, etc.), you can clean your watch case with a soft brush moistened with soap and water, after having removed the strap (especially if it is leather). Then dry it with a dry soft cloth. If you are uncertain about the water resistance of your watch, avoid the edges of the glass, the crown and the caseback, as these are the places where water may penetrate the watch. If you see moisture appearing under the glass or on the dial, pull out the crown and take your watch to a watchmaker as soon as possible. CARING FOR THE STRAP
If the strap is metal, you can care for it the same way as you do for the case. If it is leather, it must be cared for in a gentler manner. In this case, use a little warm water and gentle soap on a soft cloth to clean it, without rubbing too hard in order to avoid damaging or discolouring it. Then let it dry in the open air. As with your leather shoes, from time to time you can use a colourless polish. Let the leather absorb it and then shine it with a soft cloth. CARING FOR THE GLASS
Superficial scratches can often be removed with a polishing cream;
however the vast majority of glass used nowadays has a very thin layer of antiglare treatment that cannot withstand any polishing. Nevertheless, this antiglare treatment is usually applied by dipping, so both sides of the glass have it. This means that if you lose the antiglare treatment on the outside due to polishing, you will probably still have the one on the inside, facing the dial... CARING FOR THE MOVEMENT
This, without doubt, is the work of a specialist, of a watchmaker. A watchmaker has the skills and tools necessary to open, disassemble, clean, repair, oil and ultimately reassemble the movement. Even if everything is working well, consider having your watch checked every five to eight years.
IN CASE OF PROLONGED STORAGE A watch should be stored away from moisture and light. Ideally, you should store your cases and manuals apart and keep your watches in a box specially designed for this purpose. Lastly, run your watch at least two days a year to ensure that all the gears continue operating properly.
This project supports by the Rolex Awards for Enterprise aims to protect giant mantas in Peruvian waters.
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When watch manufacturers
TAKE CARE OF OUR PLANET The Good Planet Foundation was created in 2005 by the French photographer, reporter and director Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Omega Master Co-Axial 38.5 mm.
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Oris has decided to help protect sharks by supporting the Mexican non-profit conservation organisation Pelagios Kakunjá.
The Oris Aquis Hammerhead Limited Edition.
For more information www.rolexawards.com www.goodplanet.org www.pelagioskakunja.org
ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION OF THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE AT THE CENTRE OF OUR SOCIETY’S CONCERNS. AND THE SAME GOES FOR MOST WATCH MANUFACTURERS, WHO ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE INVOLVED IN CAUSES TO HELP SAVE OUR PLANET. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES.
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Making the world a better place is the motto of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, which since 1976 has rewarded men and women leading innovative projects in the areas of science, applied sciences and the environment. Through this programme, Rolex regularly supports people who work for sustainable development, with each award-winner receiving a sum of money to continue with his or her research. Peruvian activist Kerstin Forsberg and Franco-Tunisian entrepreneur Sarah Toumi are two young female laureates from the 2016 edition of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. While Forsberg’s project aims to protect giant mantas in Peruvian waters and to help fishermen make a living from ecotourism, Toumi created Acacias for All, a citizen initiative to fight against desertification in Tunisia through reforestation and the adoption of crops adapted to drought. A global reference in philanthropy, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have so far recognised 140 people aged 24 to 74 years old from around the world.
OMEGA AND THE GOODPLANET FOUNDATION
The GoodPlanet Foundation was created in 2005 by the French photographer, reporter and director Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The organisation seeks to raise awareness about ecology and to encourage people to work specifically for the Earth and its inhabitants. The partnership between Omega and the foundation has resulted in a documentary entitled Planet Ocean that exhibits the
extraordinary wealth of the oceans. The release of the documentary was accompanied by the creation of a free app teaching people how to consume seafood responsibly. Omega and GoodPlanet are currently working on a new film, to be titled Time for the Planet, which discusses the protection of the ecosystem and the barrier reef in the Sulawesi region of northern Indonesia. Omega also supports the foundation financially by donating a portion of the sales from its GoodPlanet watch models. ORIS AND THE PROTECTION OF SHARKS
Sharks will have disappeared within 40 years. This is the alarming fact being expressed by leading experts in ocean protection. Consequently, the Swiss watchmaker Oris has decided to help protect sharks by supporting a project focused on studying sharks conducted by the Mexican non-profit conservation organisation Pelagios Kakunjá. The mission is to understand the movements and migratory patterns of shark. Specifically, this new project aims to learn more about the migratory routes of endangered hammerhead shark species in the eastern Pacific. Project scientists will tag sharks using satellite transmitters (funded by Oris) to track the sharks’ movements over a period of several months. On a specific date, the tags will automatically pop off and f loat to the surface, transmitting the collected data to satellites. This information will help scientists better understand sharks so they can advise government agencies on fishing practices, which are one of the biggest threats facing sharks today.
A CLOSER LOOK
DIVE INTO THE PAST THIS YEAR, DIVING WATCHES HOLD A PROMINENT PLACE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO LOVE TIMEPIECES WITH A VINTAGE LOOK.
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6 The self-winding mechanical movement Oris 733 is based on a Sellita SW200 movement. It has a 38-hour power reserve and beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement is visible through the watch’s transparent caseback.
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BREATHTAKING CHILE CHILE, THIS NARROW STRIP OF LAND MEASURING NEARLY 4,300 KM LONG, OFFERS INCREDIBLY DIVERSE AND EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES. FROM THE DESERT OF ATACAMA TO THE ANTARCTIC, WE HAVE SELECTED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES FOR YOU TO VISIT.
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Established in 1565, Arica is one of the oldest colonial cities in Chile. There are an array of different monuments to be visited, including the Museum of History and Weapons located in the ancient fort that overlooks the town on the Morro of Arica, a hill which was the setting of the final battle for the conquest of the city during the Pacific War, and the Customs House, which was built at the workshops of Gustave Eiffel and brought to Chile in 1874. Nicknamed the city of the eternal spring because of its pleasant temperature all year long, it is located along the country’s northern coast. It is said that it only rains here two to three times every 100 years! Indeed, the sun shines every day in Arica, making it a popular seaside resort with beautiful beaches like El Laucho Beach. Arica is also a good starting point for discovering the Altiplano.
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THE ARID ATACAMA DESERT
Considered one of the driest in the world, the Atacama Desert is a predominantly rocky desert with some areas covered in sand. It is a combination of snow-capped volcanoes, mineral lagoons, salt lakes and heat-cracked earth and offers landscapes replete with an endless array of colours. Be sure to visit the Tatio geysers located approximately 90 kilometres north of the town of San Pedro de Atacama. With some 80 active geysers, it is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere and the third largest in the world. There are a number of different tours available to visit the Atacama Desert offering different themes and durations to suit all sorts of travellers. Moreover, it is one of the world’s best regions for observing the sky and the galaxies, so take note!
SANTIAGO, BETWEEN HILLS AND MOUNTAINS
Flanked by the Andean Mountains and the Chilean Coastal Range, the city of Santiago de Chile is worth spending a few days visiting. Its geographical location makes for an exceptional setting offering the chance to carry out a wide variety of activities. Indeed, during the same day in Santiago, one can visit museums in the historic city centre (including the exceptional Museum of pre-Columbian Art), go skiing or hiking, take a dip in the ocean and take an evening stroll in the lively neighbourhood of Bellavista. To get a feel for the city’s allure, visit the hilltop park of Cerro San Cristobal, a must-visit site which can be reached on foot or by funicular. A breathtaking view will be awaiting you at the top. For all wine connoisseurs, the area surrounding
Santiago is full of vineyards and wine cellars making renowned Chilean wines. THE LEGENDARY CARRETERA AUSTRAL
Opened in 1986, Chile’s legendary Route 7, better known as the Carretera Austral, extends over a distance of 1,240 kilometres. From Puerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins, famous for its huge glacier, it runs through about 15 towns and villages throughout two regions of the country and offers a true taste of Patagonia, including volcanoes, fjords, lakes, forests, glaciers and more. There are many national parks along the route which are worth a detour. Tagua Tagua Park in the region of Cahuelmó, Hornopirén Park, which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Pumalín Park and its Cahuelmó hot springs, and Queulat National Park are all picture-perfect
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HOW TO GET TO CHILE FROM BELGIUM Several airlines fly to Santiago de Chile from Brussels. You will first have to make a stopover in London, Rome or Madrid before continuing on to the capital of Chile. Allow for a total of about 20 hours of travel time, depending on the stopover.
landscapes. Moreover, Futaleufú River is world famous for kayaking and river rafting. It’s time for a road trip! TORRES DEL PAINE, A WONDER OF NATURE
With an area of nearly 200,000 hectares, the Torres del Paine National Park, which is named after the three distinctive granite peaks, is the country’s most well-known park. It was declared a national park in 1959, and its stunning Cuernos del Paine, which are easily spotted by their colours, will never cease to amaze you. Hiking, horseback riding, mounting climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, sport fishing, wildlife observation and discovering the f lora are on the to-do list. One of the world’s top places to go hiking, the best place to start a tour of the park is the small village of Puerto Natales located about 100 kilometres away, with the
ideal option being to spend several days hiking while sleeping at the shelters located along the trail. Along these lines, we recommend the W-trail, as it will allow you to see the most stunning places in the park over a period of four to five days of hiking with or without a guide. EASTER ISLAND, MYSTERIES AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometres from the coast of Chile, Easter Island (officially named Rapa Nui) is known worldwide for its gigantic stone statues with their backs to the ocean, the Moaïs, which can measure up to 10 metres high! There are about 900 of them, mainly gathered around three sites: Rano Raraku, Tongakiri and Anakena. Discovered on Easter day in 1722 by a Dutch navigator, the origins of the first inhabitants
The Torres de Paine National Park
on the island is filled with mystery. The most common theory is that they came from the Marquesas Islands located about 3,600 kilometres away. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Park, Easter Island has a wealth of natural assets. Don’t miss the Rano Kau volcano whose crater is filled with a lake. 1. Torres del Paine Park is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. 2. Rapa Nui National Park, the indigenous name of Easter Island. 3. Tagua-Tagua Park is located in the basin of Puelo river, on the shores of Lake Tagua-Tagua. 4. Puerto Montt, departure of the Carretera Austral, the name given to Chile’s Route 7. 5. The future Patagonia National Park will join with the Jeinimeni Reserve to the north and the Tamango Reserve to the south. 6. A sculpture of a giant hand reaches for the stars in the middle of the Atacama desert. 7. Santiago de Chile, or simply Santiago, is the capital and largest city of Chile.
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