Corum / Best of Baselworld / Will Smith / LaFerrari / World’s best members’ clubs / French luxury special / Supercool hotel pools / Musical watches / Michel Parmigiani
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fifteen Contributors
From the editor Editor
Scott Manson
scott.manson@astongreenlake.com 020 3617 4693 Art Director
Ross Trigg
ross.trigg@astongreenlake.com 020 3006 2122 Writer
Hannah Silver
hannah.silver@astongreenlake.com Business Development Director
Mark Edwards
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Tom Pettit
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Maxime Mendelewitsch
maxime@astongreenlake.com Managing Director
Jay Boisvert
In the rarified world of luxury watches, it takes something pretty special to get seen-it-all timepiece connoisseurs truly excited. That something is, more often than not, a grande sonnerie complication – a watch that chimes the time on tiny gongs inside the case, in layman’s terms. Of all complicated watches, they are most challenging to make. This month sees us celebrate the very best of these aural and visual masterpieces – check out the feature on page 102 to find out more. They are, sadly, only for those with the deepest of pockets though, as you’re unlikely to pick one up for less than £100,000. Our recent visit to Baselworld, the annual Swiss watch fair, also revealed a vast array of horological treasures. We showcased several of them last issue but, with the embarrassment of riches on offer in Basel, we’ve highlighted more of our favourites in this edition too. You’ll find our huge Baselworld special on page 59. Elsewhere, we celebrate the best in French luxury goods, check out some supercool hotel pools, take a spin in Ferrari’s latest creation and discuss ‘extreme beauty’ with Michel Parmigiani, founder of the eponymous luxury watch brand. Finally, if you’re wondering where best to show off your finest timepieces, then turn to page 78. We’ve selected some of the world’s best private members’ clubs; the sort of places, no doubt, where even the bar staff can spot a grande sonnerie watch at 50 paces.
Nicci Perides
As editor of Boat International Media’s Charterfleet.com, Nicci is well-placed to reveal this summer’s greatest superyachts for charter. Turn to page 117 to find your dream vessel.
Luke Mackay
Luke is a London-based professional chef and cookery writer. On page 31, he lifts the lid on the fascinating world of the private chef.
Enjoy the issue.
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Personal trainer to the stars, Ruben has put the likes of Amir Khan, David Haye, P Diddy and Tinie Tempah through their paces. On page 126, he reveals what you should eat and drink to help optimise an exercise regime.
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Inside issue fifteen
- 78 Members Only From the deeply
- 14 Take Me There Party at Macau’s
traditional to the cutting-edge, there's a members' club for you
International Fireworks Display Contest, part of a heady year of celebrations of the region’s multicultural past
- 88 A Touch of Frost We learn the
- 17 Luxury Briefing Because, it turns
secrets of Frost of London's success from director, Joseph Banin
out, the best things in life aren't free, after all
- 94 Chic Happens Our pick of
- 27 Food and Drink Where to eat,
the most stylish pieces to come from France
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drink and be merry
Photography - Leo Acker
The Word Hannah Silver on dining trends; Luke Mackay on private chefs - 35 The Watch Snob The cold hard
truth about your favourite watches - 36 Auction Watch Our pick of the best
pieces going under the hammer
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complex world of musical watches goes under the spotlight
- 113 The Art of Time Michel Parmigiani
reveals what's next for his eponymous watch brand - 117 Superyacht Summer In a busy
- 38 Trendwatching Frost of London
year for superyachts, we select the best available for charter
- 40 Fashion and Accessories
All eyes are on Ferrari's LaFerrari
- 42 Object of Desire Devon Works'
London's Metropolitan Hotel is full of surprises
- 120 Ooh La La
director, Joseph Banin, reveals what's hot right now
- 122 Return of the Met A stay at
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Cover: Corum Ti-Bridge Flying Tourbillon
- 45 Father Time Will Smith on
wanted to know about DACS, but were afraid to ask
working with his son and his love of luxury timepieces
- 126 Eat Yourself Fit What to eat to
- 52 Winning Ways We take a closer
hit your peak
- 131 Supercool Pools The most
look at Corum's thrilling 2013 Basel releases - 59 Showstoppers Showcasing
the most technically impressive, ostentatious and unique timepieces from Baselworld 2013
- 124 Audio Nirvana Everything you ever
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For such a small region – just 11 square miles – Macau offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. A multicultural melting pot, this year sees Macau celebrate the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Portuguese traders to the region and this European influence, from food to architecture, can still be seen today. In a year of celebration, one of the most hotly anticipated events is September’s Macau International Fireworks Display Contest. It’s one of the biggest pyrotechnic parties in the world and provides the perfect reason to visit this beguiling city.
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Easy Connection. Exceptional Sound. Loewe Speaker 2go. Portable Bluetooth speaker with hands-free speaker phone RSP ÂŁ269. Silver or Black. Available July. www.loewe.tv
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The one to watch
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Although still a relative newcomer on the scene, Romain Gauthier is making serious waves. The brand places high importance on manufacturing everything in-house from its base in the Swiss Jura mountains and designs, develops, produces and assembles everything there. The Logical One timepiece is testament to the skill involved in the process, featuring a triple patent-pending flat chain-and-fusee style constant force system and mainspring barrel with sapphire inserts.
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The new Range Rover Sport is the fastest and most agile to date, so it’s no surprise the audio system – the result of over 4,000 hours of research – is similarly impressive. The 1700W Meridian Signature Reference System drives 23 speakers positioned throughout the car, while Trifield 3D technology ensures audio is rendered in its true scale, ensuring sound is crystal clear wherever you sit.
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Let there be light
- H u b lot
With a skeleton tourbillon movement fully set with baguette diamonds, the Hublot Classic Fusion Skeleton Haute Joaillerie was never going to be understated. An awesome piece – its 1,185 diamonds were sourced from Yakutsk, Eastern Siberia, requiring over 4,100 hours of cutting.
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Turning point
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Anyone with an automatic watch collection needs a good watch winder. This one from Scatola del Tempo is a great choice, thanks to its handy variable rotation setting. The 1,500 diamonds encrusted on top are arguably less essential but, let’s face it, luxury watches deserve an lavish home.
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- R i c h a r d M i lle When it comes to new watch releases, Richard Mille’s are always hotly anticipated. Fortunately, the RM39-01 lives up to all expectations. It’s an update on last year’s RM 039 aviation watch and is even more complicated than its predecessor, thanks to its 1,000 components. More than just a watch – this is actually a flight navigation instrument – it’s possible to use the fixed and rotating bezel to gauge fuel consumption, ground speed, altitude and wind influence. Non-pilots can enjoy the sleek futuristic look and feel of the truly groundbreaking piece.
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Talking about an evolution
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This summer sees the launch of a new luxury suitcase collection, the result of a collaboration between makers of hand-crafted luggage Globe-Trotter and The Goring hotel, London. The beauty lies in the detail: crafted from ivory vulcanised fibreboard, the lining of the cases is a rich damask silk, a perfect miniature of the silk wall covering used in the drawing room of The Goring’s sumptuous Royal Suite.
Jacob & Co has taken inspiration from airports for its latest creation, the Epic SF 24 timepiece. Appropriately aimed at the jet set, the new release features an old school departure board-style flap system to show the location of the wearer and the date. Other aspects are more modern – the mechanical selfwinding movement is based on a Concepto Caliber 2220 and there’s also an extra time zone thanks to the SF 24 module. Available in rose gold, white gold or titanium, the watch represents a brilliantly forward-thinking evolution from this flamboyant brand.
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COMO Hotels’ latest venture is a luxury resort found on a secluded island retreat in the Maldives. Opening in October, Maalifushi is a beautiful 66-room property on Thaa Atoll surrounded by a stunning unspoiled coral reef offering guests the rare opportunity to spot hammerhead and whale sharks. The resort itself comprises luxury suites, private villas and first-class restaurants, all set against an idyllic backdrop of turquoise lagoons and powder-white sand.
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Trends and news from the best bars and kitchens babbo London has no shortage of high-end Italian restaurants – Locanda Locatelli, Cipriani, River Cafe and San Lorenzo, to name but a few. But, following a visit to Babbo, this Mayfair gem gets my vote as London’s finest Italian dining experience. First impressions are good. It’s handsome and cosy with exposed brick, a cool bar, beautiful chandeliers, family pics and that anticipatory buzz that is the hallmark of every great West End restaurant on a Friday night. The chink of wine glasses and the murmur of conversation make this place feel instantly welcoming – something that Italian restaurants seem to get right more than any other. The food is no slouch, either. For once I’m dining with a table of four, rather than the review-standard two. What this means is that we can really explore the excellent menu, courtesy of head chef Carlo Scotto. I looked him up on Twitter prior to my visit and discovered a mouth-watering selection of tweets. From the celebration of the arrival of a bespoke wheel of aged black truffle-studded parmesan cheese to ‘food porn’ shots of pasta and meat and fish dishes on the pass, Carlo’s online musings
Reviewed by Jay Boisvert
had us excited even before we’d walked through the door. On our visit, Carlo had just launched a new burrata menu, dedicated to the Italian cheese which they ship in twice a week fresh from Puglia, Italy. It’s a £55 set menu which sees the wonderfully creamy cheese used as an element in each dish. We skipped this option but did try the simple burrata, tomato and basil salad as a starter – a neat twist on a caprese salad – and instantly regretted that one of us hadn’t opted for the full-on burrata feast. The rest of the meal was a fabulous mix of the comforting and the luxurious. Think perfect pasta, tons of truffles, pink veal and home-made ice cream, marshmallows
and petits fours, all served by a twinklyeyed manager who, on seeing that one of our party was popping out for a cigarette, offered him one of his own and joined him for a chat. It’s that kind of place. Other hit dishes included a delicious salad of green beans, broad beans, peas, radish with mint and salted ricotta, plus fresh seared scallops served with fennel, spring onions, radish salad and sesame seeds. Accompanied by a few drops of balsamic vinegar, it had a curiously earthy feel that added plenty of depth. Despite the skills on show this is, at its heart, deceptively simple cooking. Take our fillet of beef main course, for example, served in succulent slices with spinach and foie gras escalope, or the pearly white sea bass cooked in a salt crust, accompanied by lightly fried zucchini friti. It’s the sort of food you could (almost) see yourself cooking at home, provided you had a brilliant butcher and fishmonger to source the best produce. In truth, though, it’s far better to sink back into Babbo’s soft leather banquettes and enjoy one of London’s loveliest Italian dining rooms.
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the old swan I realise how Alan Partridge-esque this sounds, but there’s a deep satisfaction that comes from beating the traffic. In this case, leaving London at precisely the right time on a Friday to avoid the wave of urbanites escaping in their 4x4s to country retreats. The result? Two hours from the city and we are pulling into the car park of the Old Swan, a 600-year-old pub in the Cotswolds village of Minster Lovell. As I settled down in the pub’s vast garden, next to the babbling Windrush river that runs through it, a glass of white wine in hand, I gave silent thanks to the traffic gods that had helped whisk me to this idyllic slice of country life. A duck pond, complete with feathery friends, plus a chicken run and vast organic garden filled with vegetables all pointed to a great gastro experience and, indeed, so it proved. Inside, the aesthetic is just the right side of gentrification. Vast wood beamed ceilings give the pub an airy feel, yet there are enough nooks and crannies that you can easily hole up in a cosy space for two. The food is, as you’d expect, quintessentially British and solidly seasonal. Heck, even the crayfish in our crab and crayfish cocktail had been hauled out of the river, just 20ft away, that morning, and the duck terrine had been pressed in the kitchen a day or two before. Other highlights included a 28-day hung sirloin steak (from Oxfordshire, naturally),
Reviewed by Scott Manson served with mounds of watercress, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms and onion rings. Served at a perfect medium rare, this dish alone was worth the drive. One tiny quibble, though, was that came plated on a slate slab – a personal bugbear. The dark stone does nothing for overall plate design – and the scrape of knife and fork on it is about as relaxing as a death metal gig. Puddings were excellent (and in a trad pub like this, it’s definitely a pudding and not a dessert), comprising a warm chocolate fondant, with its rich melting middle, and a moreish old-fashioned treacle tart with vanilla seed custard. So, London, you can keep your hip eateries and pop-up pizza joints. If I could choose my local pub, the Old Swan is the place I’d like at the end of my street.
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Ornellaia, one of the top Italian estates, recently celebrated its 25th vintage in fine style at a gala dinner at London’s Royal Opera House. The 2010 vintage was unveiled along with its label, specially commissioned from leading Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto. The label design is unique and different on each of the large and regular format bottles that were auctioned off for £238k, the proceeds going to the Royal Opera House Foundation. This is the fifth year that Ornellaia has commissioned an artist to design the label. by Peter Dean
Mouton Rothschild 1945
The first Mouton bottle to feature a specially commissioned artist label was designed by Philippe Jullian in the year of victory. I have not tasted this vintage and am not likely to – even if I could find a bottle it would set me back around £10,000 for 75ml. Compare this with 1959 (£2,000) and 1982 (£800) vintages and you’ll see the power an exclusive label holds.
£125,003 for 12 bottles, frw.co.uk Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia 2010 The anniversary vintage of this Bordeaux-style ‘Super Tuscan’ is noteworthy for being a cool, long and late-ripening vintage. This allows a greater vivacity to shine through the wine’s customary dense richness. While a bottle of its top 2010 wine currently costs about £100, the limited edition labelled bottles rise to £290 a pop.
£1,200 for 12, farrvintners.com Romano Levi (various)
This technique can also extend to the roughest of Italian drinks – grappa, the by-product of squeezed red grape skins. Romano Levi, who until his death five years ago was Italy’s last independent grappa producer, individually hand-painted every single label with his child-like designs.
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Fast fashion Hannah Silver
Hannah Silver is a luxury lifestyle journalist.
The 5:2 diet hit the headlines at the beginning of the year after a flurry of celebrities took to the red carpet looking a fraction of their former selves. Gywneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck are just some of the stars who’ve been said to give it a try, with press and nutritionists alike extolling the benefits of a diet that sees you fast for two days of the week, with women limited to 500 calories and men to 600. You can see the appeal. For five days you eat what you want, and it’s said that the effect on hormone levels is enough to kickstart weight loss as well as helping to protect against major diseases. Of course, the diet’s now so mainstream that you’ll be hard pushed to find an office in the country where it’s not being followed by someone, and trend watchers are claiming that it’s the hottest eating programme since the celeb weight loss trend for cayenne pepper and maple syrup. There’s nothing new about faddy diets, of course, but there is something different in this obsession of virtually starving ourselves, aiming only for the absolute minimum of nutritional benefit. It’ll soon be the case that for every trendy new burger, hotdog and pizza restaurant opening in a hipster-appealing warehouse space, there’ll be a sparse, clean neutral calorie bar. Neutral calories, for the uninitiated, is food you eat having already having burnt it off. The new celery, if you will, which has always been loved by dieters for its negative calories. In other words, you burn more calories in digesting it then you take in by eating it. Steam, the recent pop-up eaterie in Covent Garden, was London’s first neutral calorie
restaurant and led diners through a programme of yoga and pilates before they sat down to eat. Indeed, even when seated, the chair was attached to vibrating pads so customers could keep burning calories while they ate. Although the food was top-notch, created by the head chef of The Boundary, there’s something slightly sinister about the need to not absorb a single thing from your meal. As always with dieting trends, it’s an obsession that’s spread from across the pond - the popular Energy Kitchen chain in New York, where nothing on the menu is over 500 calories, continues to thrive with new locations opening all the time. Other restaurants are flirting with the concept: New York’s Koi restaurant has a skinny menu where everything is less than 300 calories, and more and more places are putting the calorie content on the menu so customers can account for every single calorie they consume. As cooking food also adds calories – think oils, delicious sauces and spicy flavourings – the next obvious step in the healthy dining scene is to serve it raw, and the spate of recent raw food openings suggests that this is a trend that’s also on the rise. 42°Raw at London’s Royal Academy has had lukewarm reviews – hotter than the food, at least – and you can’t move for vegan cafes in Soho. Covent Garden’s Wild Food Café also continues to thrive. Is this trend a flash in the pan or a must for every menu? Only time will tell, but for its health-conscious acolytes, it seems they have finally found a way of having their cake and eating it too. Although strictly on a non-fast day, of course.
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The good private chef Luke Mackay
Luke Mackay is a professional chef and cookery writer.
A good private chef is a ghost. You are there but you are not, part of a family, but not. You garner information and forget it; you hear scandal and gossip, see tears and tantrums then cook food and leave. If you are good, you are trusted, loved and feted – a commodity of great value, because ‘good’ is rare. A chef does not become a private chef just because they can cook; you don’t earn the big bucks only by putting pretty swirls of fancy food on a plate. You must be a confidant, a wine expert, a babysitter and a marriage counsellor. You must be able to tactfully resist the advances of your client’s wife. And then her granddaughter. There is much to do before the cooking starts. A good private chef does all of his own shopping. You form relationships with sinister purveyors of beautiful produce in every port, strike deals with Croatian fisherman in moonlit harbours and swap vintage wine for special cave-aged gruyere in the Alps. You plan your day with military precision; you wake up and begin to devise your menu. What’s in season? What did they have the day before yesterday? Doesn’t the sister have a nut allergy? How many vegetarians might there be? You keep strict accounts, saving every receipt, no matter what the budget. You treat your domestic kitchen as you would a professional one.
You don’t have a commis chef to peel your carrots, a sous chef to plate up for you, or even a porter to wash your pots. You do everything, from the planning to the shopping to the cooking to the washing up. You fight fires – sometimes literally. You solve problems, think on your feet and paper over cracks. You are a whirling dervish internally, yet on the outside you are under control. You have an aura of calm. That is the most important thing: rich clients can smell panic; sniff out inexperience like a great white would your blood. The aura of calm is a priceless gift in any kitchen, but crucial in an open plan chalet with a family of 12 watching your every move. When you have repaired a split hollandaise in a minute galley in gale force 6 winds off the rugged coast of Malta, glassware flying past your head, you can pretty much do anything. When you know exactly who to call when you arrive in Trogir for the best chanterelles; when you can hold your own in conversation with a politician about politics and a businessman about business; when you can flirt just enough, but not too much, with a beautiful film star; and when you can create stunning and inspiring plates of food from seasonal ingredients in foreign climes, then you can say ‘yes’, I am a good private chef.
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Got a question about timepieces? Put it to AskMen.com’s Watch Snob. Be warned: you may not like what he has to say…
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Dear Snob, There are so many watch companies out there that have tourbillon watches. Which companies do you recommend as being the best ones?
Dear Snob, I noticed that at BaselWorld this year, Swatch has introduced a 51-piece mechanical watch costing CHF 100. What do you think of this concept? You must admit, it takes some ingenuity to make a Swiss mechanical watch that cheap.
Dear Snob, I’ve recently been wearing my Rolex 14060M two-liner on a strap made by Rubber B. If you’re not familiar with the brand, it makes rubber straps specifically designed for Rolex pieces with end links matching up to the case perfectly. Do you think it’s blasphemous to swap out an oyster bracelet for one of these high quality rubber straps?
The tourbillon has become, dare I say, common. Personally, I have never been smitten with Monsieur Breguet’s antiquated solution to a problem that really doesn’t exist anymore. Call me iconoclastic, but I’m not wearing a pocket watch much anymore, so averaging out the vertical positional errors of the balance isn’t terribly important to me. This is why, if you insist on owning a tourbillon, at least you should opt for one that addresses the other positions in which a watch finds itself while riding on your wrist. Two that I suggest are the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Sphérotourbillon and the GreubelForsey Double Tourbillon. Both make use of more than one rotating tourbillons inclined at different angles whose sum effect is to counteract the effects of gravity on the balance in vertical and horizontal positions. Both JLC and Gruebel-Forsey should be commended for taking the genius of the tourbillon and making it relevant to the wristwatch. Of course, horological excellence has its price, and for both of these, if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.
It’s about time. What Swatch is crowing about, Seiko has been doing for the past 30 years. We’re not talking about haute horlogerie here. A human hand will never touch the movement of this awkwardly named Sistem51, and there won’t be a hint of decoration on any of the movement other than some teenybopper colours – not that I’d expect a high level of finishing on a watch costing as little as a decent dinner. Now, would I rather see people wearing a cheap mechanical watch than a cheap quartz one? Sure. But let’s call this what it really is – a marketing gimmick. It really doesn’t take ingenuity to make this watch. It was more a matter of Swatch taking a concept that the Japanese have known about forever and putting a marketing spin on it. “Swiss made?” The only Swiss that will touch these watches will be an ASEA-BrownBoveri robot.
Rubber B sounds like a brand of birth control sold in pub toilets. I’m not a fan of rubber straps in general unless you’re actually using your watch near water – and even then, a steel bracelet is far more versatile. In the past decade, watch brands have decided that they can get away with putting moulded rubber straps on watches that really have no business being on rubber. Is there a single owner of a Patek Aquanaut who dares dip his wrist in water beyond washing his hands during an intermission at the opera? Chalk this trend up to the over-casualisation of the world, where jeans have become acceptable at business meetings, CEOs have stubble and dress watches are over 40mm. Don’t even get me started on those silly nylon ribbon straps that every hipster in East London is wearing. Beyond my aversion to rubber straps, Rolex is one brand whose watches look better on a bracelet (no, those Cellini watches don’t count).
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Estimated at £330,000 - £530,000. Christie’s Important Jewels sale is on 5 June christies.com
Estimated at £15,000 £20,000. Bonhams’ sale is on 11 June bonhams.com
Focusing on pieces from the 1920s, Christie’s Important Jewels sale features an impressive selection of Art Deco jewellery. The highlight is this natural pearl necklace, circa 1925. Composed of three graduated rows of natural saltwater pearls, it will undoubtedly prove to be a popular lot.
This 18-carat gold open face automatic Breguet pocket watch was made for Coco Chanel’s lover, designer Paul Iribe. The rare piece was sold to him in 1933, the same year he collaborated with Chanel on an extravagant jewellery collection commissioned by the International Guild of Diamond Merchants.
Auctionata
Auctionata’s upcoming luxury watch auction is worth keeping an eye on for the many sought-after, rare pieces going under the hammer. It’s hard to choose, but the highlight must be this beautiful Patek Philippe Reference 2499 in yellow gold that was introduced in 1951. Only 349 were made, making this a unique opportunity to own a piece of Patek history.
Starting price is £152,000. Auctionata’s Luxury Watches, Pocket Watches, Wrist Watches sale is on 7 June auctionata.com
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PRESTIGE HMS The Prestige HMS – Hour, Minute, Seconds is a perfect blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Hours and minutes are clearly legible in the large sub-dial, while cut-outs in the main dial reveal the intricate workings of the precision micro-mechanics of the in-house manufacture movement beneath. www.romaingauthier.com
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Trendwatching Frost of London director Joseph Banin
T h e G h o st I saw loads of amazing things at Basel, but one of the most impressive was the Ghost by Jacob & Co. We’ve already had serious orders for this watch and it hasn’t even been released yet – we’re just waiting for production then they’ll be good to go. It’s a gorgeous piece in rose gold with 34 timezones on it and can easily be personalised by changing the colour or removing the bezel.
S h a m ba lla Another Basel pick is Shamballa, which has introduced spikes into its range as well as using flat stones. We’ll be getting the first batch. The brand is starting to mix more with precious stones, rubies, emeralds and a lot of moonstone which looks really strong.
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Jac o b & C o One thing that really struck me at Basel was Jacob & Co’s stand. He really showed a lot of muscle there, putting out some stones that were unbelievable to see. There was one particularly stunning piece with internally flawless diamonds as well as vivid yellow, vivid blue and vivid purple pink diamonds. The colours were just unbelievable. You see these stones once in a lifetime and it’s a honour to handle jewellery that showcases them.
V i et n a m We just had our soft launch for Frost’s new Vietnam store in Hanoi. It was fairly chilled as we’re just learning the market and what goods to bring in, so I reckon in a few weeks we’ll be looking to do a big launch. Watch this space!
T r ea d 2 Ronaldo loves Devon’s Tread 2 and I do too – it’s a very cool watch and another of my Basel favourites. It’s just unique, completely different and thinking out of the box. There’s no movement in this watch as the mechanism is driven by a rechargeable battery.
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01 Roberto Coin
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Taking inspiration from the world’s largest land animal, this Roberto Coin limited edition piece is certain to make a statement.
Put some sting in your suit with the Bee Cufflinks from Theo Fennell in 18ct yellow and white gold with exquisitely finished black rhodium.
Stop pussyfooting around and give a jungle roar with this Jacob & Co Leopard Safari Bangle featuring black and yellow pave diamonds.
Hook yourself a fabulously quirky catch from the unconventional design mind of Jason of Beverley Hills.
See off less stylish predators with this beautiful reptilian piece – a Gaydamak Iguana hand bracelet with 18ct rose gold and pave brown diamonds, finished on the eyes and spine with rubies.
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Devon Works Devon Works is quickly building up a reputation for slick, cutting edge timepieces, and the California-based brand hasn’t disappointed with its latest release, the Tread 1 Exoskeleton. Substituting metal for translucent polycarbonate on the end caps, master links and crown means there’s a panoramic window right into the heart of the movement, with the latter also containing as many translucent parts as possible so that the complicated ‘engine’ can be fully admired. A metal multipart linked bracelet – a first for the brand – keeps the watch looking tough and sleekly aerodynamic.
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Will Smith, 44, stars in the sci-fi drama After Earth with his son, Jaden, 14, reteaming for the first time since 2006’s in The Pursuit of Happyness. The Academy Award winner is the star of Independence Day, the Men in Black and Bad Boys franchises – as well as an eloquent fan of luxury wristwatches
Q: Has there ever been a time where you have been conflicted about letting your kids go into show business?
Essentially the only conflict in that sense is getting the rules down – like with our kids, for example, with Willow, she shaved her head bald. Well the rule in our house is, you can do anything that you want and we don’t pull the parent card until danger is involved. But hair grows back! With Willow I don’t want her to feel that she has to check with me before she does something to her body. That’s because if she does that, she is then going to look for a man with that same dynamic, whereas if she is used to making decisions about her body, she is going to always get used to and demand that she makes the decisions about her body.
Q: How much is this different from how you were brought up?
Oh my God, listen, I was brought up with the idea that you don’t even talk to your parents about what your opinion is ... you are not allowed to have an opinion! [Laughs] When you pay some bills, you can have an opinion.
Q: Was your father disappointed that you didn’t join the army, as he did?
You know, a big part of my relationship with my father and my relationship with Jaden is similar in that I was raised in the family business. I have never had a job outside of the family. You see those bags of ice in supermarkets? We bagged and delivered those – and the long freeze cabinets in supermarkets, we installed them. I have only ever worked in the family business. So, that’s very similar for me with Jaden – it’s just that the family business is entertainment, so to make a movie like After Earth and every day on the set, even doing interviews ... it’s like I am teaching my son how to hunt. So it’s similar.
Q. So let’s talk wristwatches. Are you a fan?
I guess so, yes. I guess I’ve always liked watches that have a bit of originality; a bit of street style. I don’t want anything that looks like someone’s spent hours polishing it. I did see some watches that had my face on them, on the internet. They were kind of scary. I’m not sure why you’d want to buy something that had me screaming the time at you on each occasion you looked down. But each to their own, I suppose.
Q. How much were they retailing at?
Much more than they should have been!
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Q. You’ve obviously had some watch product placement in films such as I Am Legend and Men In Black. Do you have a favourite timepiece?
The watch that Robert Neville wears in I Am Legend is very cool the Hamilton Khaki Twilight. He also wears the Swiss Army SporTech 4000. That was adapted especially for the movie because of some sponsorship deal, but I really like the Hamilton. I needed a special watch because I required something to tell me when twilight was approaching so I could get away from those crazed zombies!
Q. Was it necessary to have two though?
Hey, I just do what I’m told. I think it all came down to commercial deals. That’s typical of the sort of detail these things run into, and it makes you realise how special these wristwatches are because people take them so seriously. These films have given me a new understanding, definitely.
Q. And you wore a Ventura in Men In Black. Is that right?
Yes, we all had them, I think. Myself, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin in the later film had Hamilton Venturas. They were nice watches – I loved the shape and I loved the feel of the Chronograph. It’s a solid watch but the dial means it doesn’t dominate your entire wrist, so it’s almost quite subtle. I still have that watch somewhere, I’m sure. Elvis was really the first to show that off, so if you’re following on from a great like that then that’s a nice thing to be doing.
Q. Do you worry about wearing expensive watches, or anything else that’s expensive for that matter?
I wouldn’t say I worry about it, no. I certainly know I have to look after things, and I think wearing a wristwatch takes some adapting to, but you’re reminded it’s there every time you take your hand out of your pocket! I never dreamed of having something like that on my wrist when I was a kid, so I’m going to look after it. And I understand why men especially are keen to make such a statement with a good wristwatch. It adds to the look.
Q. And Jaden has a Curtis & Co. watch?
I think he does, yes. He’s still quite young, I think. He’s as much into wrist bracelets and all that. There is time for him!
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The latest must-have models from Corum have their sights set on the wrists of only the most discerning of horology connoisseurs
It’s no exaggeration to say that, since its launch in 1955, Corum has changed the face of the watch world, producing innovative, well-designed pieces fitted with sophisticated mechanical movements. Most of its 150 current models are spread between the two popular main collections – the Admiral’s Cup and Corum Bridges. It’s the Admiral’s Cup, in particular, that has made a huge impact on the watch world, defining the brand and creating both horological and sporting history, thanks to its association with major sailing competitions and world famous sailors. It’s currently worn by fourtime Olympic medal winner Ben Ainslie and arguably one of the best sailors in the world, Loïck Pryron, both of whom appreciate the watch’s technical capabilities as well as its distinctive 12-sided case and dial set off by 12 nautical pennants. Of course, there’s more to Corum than the sporting connection – the unique design of the watches has helped the brand’s longevity. Its flagship complication model, the Golden Bridge, was seen as avant-garde on its 1980 introduction thanks to its baguette movement in the centre of a transparent sapphire crystal case. It’s still pushing the boundaries today: Corum celebrated the 30th anniversary of the
baguette movement in 2010 by enhancing the movement with an outstanding complication and producing the world’s smallest tourbillon with silicon escapement. The following year, it created the first Golden Bridge Automatic with linear-winding automatic movement. Clearly, this is a brand that doesn’t rest on its laurels. Its other main collections, the Romulus and Artisans models, combine technical ability with creativity and high art. In 1966, the Romulus model was the first to have the hours engraved on the bezel. In 2010, the remarkable Romulus Billionaire housed a tourbillon movement in a plate and bridges made of sapphire crystal. The Artisans collection has focused more on a decorative aesthetic, producing models with enamelled dials and painted miniatures and using gem-setting and engraving techniques. The future’s looking even better. At Basel this year, Corum launched its heavily-anticipated new pieces in an architecturally impressive large new booth that encompassed three floors and appeared to be suspended in mid-air. As technically complex as the watches – taking 44 days to set up – it impressed even the most jaded and watch-weary in the crowd. Here, we take a look at three of the latest models which are heading straight to the top of our wish list.
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Ti-Bridge Automatic The Ti-Bridge Automatic’s horizontal linearity, seen in both the case and the movement, means it remains faithful to Corum principles. But while it looks reassuringly familiar, there are crucial differences. In a world first, the new patented Dual Winder system of the automatic CO 207 caliber takes its energy from two interconnected inline oscillating weights that move in parallel whatever the rotation direction. The movement itself is held in the centre of the case by four titanium cross-bars that look sleek set against an anthracite grey dial and contained in a grade 5 titanium case.
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Admiral's Cup AC-One 45 Chronograph There’s a sophisticated new design for the AC-One, the new addition to the flagship collection. It keeps its distinctive 12-sided case but boasts redesigned lines and a structure that combines polished and satinbrushed finishes for a tougher look. The case is slimmer than its predecessors and is crafted from grade 5 titanium that holds the stillimpressive automatic CO 132 chronograph caliber. It’s the dial here that particularly stands out: composed of tiny diagonally incised raised squares, it creates the pattern of nautical pennants which will already be familiar to loyal Admiral’s Cup fans.
Admiral's Cup Legend 38 Chronograph The Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 is one of the more glamorous and feminine pieces in the collection. It looks the part, thanks to a shimmering white or grey mother-of-pearl dial and 11 diamond hour-markers, as well as a case that’s edged in 72 white diamonds. Inside, a new complication brings a sportier touch. The automatic caliber CO 132 is a high-performance movement that oscillates at a rate of 4Hz and has a more than adequate 42-hour power reserve, bringing some welcome attitude to a traditionally delicate piece.
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We came, we saw, we wore. The Tempus team recently descended on Baselworld, the world’s biggest watch show, and found a feast of horological delights on offer. The show offered the perfect snapshot of what the watch world has in store over the next few months and, as always, threw up several surprises. Boundary-smashing technical innovation and ostentation ruled supreme, making this one of the most vibrant watch fairs to date. - 60 -
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Bulgari
TAG heuer
A future classic in the making, the eight-sided Bulgari Octo is impeccably designed. Its beauty lies in its simplicity: a black-lacquered polished dial, stainless steel case and in-house mechanical movement not only makes this piece a joy to wear, but also a sound investment. bulgari.com
Tag’s latest release is its most complicated to date. The MikroPendulum is the first-ever magnet-driven chronograph and the first-ever magnetic double tourbillon – an achievement previously regarded as impossible because magnetic fields are affected by temperature differences which in turn affect performance. A new magnet-driven spiral that moves the balance wheel at a low amplitude has overcome that. This latest release is a tribute to Tag’s continuing technical achievements. tagheuer.com
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Oris
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The Oris Aquis Depth Gauge is the first diver’s watch to measure depth by allowing water into the timepiece, completely revolutionising the diving world. It works by letting water and air in through a small hole that is then compressed by the water pressure as you dive, with the water line showing your depth. Divers will find this deceptively simple watch a genuine asset. oris.ch
Nomos applies its famous stripped-back aesthetic to the world of diving watches for the first time, coming up with the beautiful Ahoi. Combining 200m water resistance – ample for recreational divers – with a cool waterproof strap that’s inspired by the cords found on locker keys at German swimming pools, plus a thin automatic movement – makes for a desirable piece of utilitarian chic. nomos-glashuette.com
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Omega
Harry Winston
Omega’s latest addition to the Speedmaster family is the cool all-black ceramic Dark Side of the Moon. The black zirconium oxide ceramic dial and brushed and polished casebody give it a sportier feel than its predecessors, while the advanced in-house movement and silicon balance spring guarantee smooth running. omegawatches.com
Harry Winston’s Opus watches are consistently brilliant. The jewellery house raises the bar still higher with the Opus 13, thanks to a groundbreaking design from former F.P. Journe watchmaker Ludovic Ballouard. He’s designed a watch that showcases appearing and disappearing functions, with hour and minute markers vanishing under a smoked sapphire crystal ring as soon as they’ve been displayed. Even the Harry Winston logo can only be seen when it’s 12 o’ clock. Bold and futuristic – we love it. harrywinston.com
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The Rolex GMT-Master II was greeted with surprise due to its blue-black bezel, an unusual colour combo for the brand. It’s made from Cerachrom, Rolex’s patented procedure that merges different colours of ceramic materials into one piece that won’t scratch or discolour. There are larger lugs and more ceramic parts than previous versions, but the caliber 3186 movement and extra time zone remain the same. rolex.com
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava is unquestionably one of the world’s best dress watches. The latest Ref. 5227 offers a twist on the classic thanks to a specially integrated ‘officer’s style’ caseback which opens to reveal the automatic calibre movement. Rather than using a standard hinge to open, Patek spent two years developing an invisible hinge in order to keep the 39mm case’s lines clean and smooth. patek.com
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Because, when you look closely you realise that this is a solid bronze watch and that it is going to age over time and evolve with you. Because there are only 300 in the entire world and yours will be hand-made with human strokes of genius and main-d’œuvre. Because the individual tarnishing on your watch will be a manifestation of the trials and tribulations you have both shared. Because the domed glass is a breakthrough from U-BOAT where, until now, it had been impossible to cut 46mm diameter sapphire. Because the top soigné Valjoux has been finished with blued screws. Because the 44-hour power-reserve is driven by a custom-built sterling silver U-BOAT autoweight. Because only now, you know. u-boatwatch.co.uk facebook.com/uboatuk Twitter @uboatuk Instagram @uboatwatches
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Revelation
Like its previous Emergency model, the Breitling Emergency II has a transmitter that operates on the international air distress frequency, used to locate pilots after an air crash. The latest model is more accurate than ever, employing a system that’s based on a network of satellites in low-altitude Earth orbit. Best if you don’t let your friends play with it in a bar, though, as there is a $100,000 fine if it’s set off accidentally. It’s 51mm, too, so those with slim wrists should perhaps look elsewhere. breitling.com
Truly unique, the Revelation R04 Tourbillon Magical Watch has a patented dial that changes from black to transparent, which means that the tourbillon can be easily admired with a quick rotation of the bezel. It’s all down to two polarising discs that pivot on top of each other, blocking the light or letting it pass through, depending on which disc is on top. revelation-watches.com
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Dior
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Dior was one of many jewellery brands at Baselworld experimenting with bright colour, and its La Mini D injects a bit of fun into the sometimes staid world of fine jewellery watches. The diamond-set bezel and black mother-of-pearl dial keeps things ultra-luxurious. dior.com
Girard-Perregaux chose its first appearance at Basel in over a decade to premier the Constant Escapement. It’s a true world-first as it employs a silicon blade rather than the usual extra spring that’s used as the escapement in the normal constant force mechanism. Usually, a watch will gradually run out of energy as it winds down, but the silicon blade stores the energy and redistributes it in a more regular way, preventing the loss of accuracy that’s familiar with other mechanical watches. Only ten of these will be made, priced at $100,000 each. girard-perregaux.com
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Baselworld saw Cyrus launch its third collection, introducing the Kambys to sit alongside its Kuros and Kelpcys ranges. It’s the first of its watches that, escapement aside, has a completely in-house design, with a movement created under award-winning watchmaker Jean-François Mojon. Technically accomplished, it also boasts manual double barrel winding, seven-day power reserve and an animation on the face that reveals the trademark Cyrus coin as well as a design of your choice. cyrus-watches.ch
Jaquet Droz’s watches are always gorgeous works of art, but the brand has excelled itself with this latest piece. The Charming Bird, a follow-up of last year’s Bird Repeater watch, has automaton birds and a minute repeater complication. The wearer can activate the bird on the dial to move, sing and flap its wings and move its beak, all visible through an open movement architecture. jaquet-droz.com
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Chopard Chopard’s L.U.C timepieces continue to get more complicated and remain part of the horological aristocracy. The 43mm Perpetual T boasts a perpetual calendar with tourbillon, powered by a manual-wound Chopard movement that has an impressive nine-day power reserve. chopard.com
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U-Boat
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The U-42 Unicum has a unique vintage look thanks to its treatment with a variety of ageing techniques, including acid treatment and hand-painting; even the hands have been discoloured and scratched by hand. Based on the U-42 B&B, it also features a double dial – one bronze and one black – and is powered by an automatic mechanical modified movement. uboatwatch.it
Deceptively simple, the Badollet Ivresse was created by industrial designer Eric Giroud, best-known for producing pieces for Harry Winston and MB&F. The Ivresse has a clean feel but is surprisingly complex, housing a complicated hand-wound movement with flying tourbillon escapement. Despite measuring almost 54mm long, its beautifully curved case in platinum gives it a svelte aesthetic. badollet.com
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Romain Gauthier’s Logical One is an impressive piece. The superbly finished movement features a triple patent-pending flat chain-and-fusee style constant force system and an ergonomic push button winding system. A new titanium white frame adds an elegant touch. montres-rg.com
One of our new favourite brands, Cvstos’s Challenge Sea-Liner really caught our eye at Baselworld. The blue looks great against the rose gold and the tonneau shape gives it a pleasing chunkiness, juxtaposed nicely by the skeletonised date disc. A good in-house automatic movement completes the package. cvstos.com
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Picard Cadet Originally founded in 1910, Picard Cadet has marked its recent revival with the Metamorphose model – a stunning jewellery watch with a case made up of 163 pieces studded with 1,113 black or white diamonds. Available in yellow gold or steel, it’s a glamorous piece that’s sure to be a talking point. picardcadet.ch
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Raymond Weil’s new Maestro Three Trois Aiguilles Or Rose is an elegant and wearable piece in warm rose gold. The dial’s central decoration is typical of the clean style we’ve come to expect from the Maestro collection, but the detailed finish on the case and excellent mechanical movement viewable through the sapphire crystal case back keep it looking fresh. raymond-weil.com
This brand continued its tradition of tough, sporty watches with a new piece, the Chrono Driver. It’s a modern reinterpretation of the ‘driver’s watch’ worn by motorsport heroes, and is designed for easy reading. The chronograph has an automatic ETA 7750 movement and is available in a titanium or carbon frame that can be handily positioned at two different angles. meccanicheveloci.com
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www.lepassionneur.com Aix En Provence – Monaco – Paris
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Whatever business you’re in, there’s a members’ club for you. Whether it’s the traditional environment of London’s Naval and Military club, where captains of industry can sometimes be found snoozing on the antique Chesterfields after a two-bottle lunch, to the cutting edge creative cool of New York’s Norwood club, a good members’ club allows visitors to relax far away from the madding club. Granted, waiting lists can be long, but the time-consuming vetting process results in a feeling of security for members and visitors alike. And, crucially, they are great places in which to do business.
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The Arts Club Originally founded in 1863 by Lord Frederic Leighton and Charles Dickens, the Arts Club recently relaunched under the stewardship of acclaimed restaurateur Arjun Waney (Zuma, Roka). DJ and music producer Mark Ronson is onboard as music director, while actress Gwyneth Paltrow chairs the club's membership committee and has also been involved in the design of the venue. The style press has already swooned over the club’s impressive collection of international contemporary art, while foodies have been similarly wowed by the food, courtesy of La Petite Maison’s Raphael Duntoye. Membership is strictly by nomination.
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Home House Fusing 18th-century splendour with 21st-century style, this is one of the most beautiful clubs in the capital. The space itself dates back to Georgian times, but has been brought bang up to date with a summer champagne courtyard, two bars, elegant bedrooms and suites and a gym. There is just one rule, they tell us: “Nudity is discouraged”. Naughtiness, on the other hand, is de rigueur.
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Magnificent white marble portrait bust of the composer George Frideric Handel (1685 -1759) attributed to Louis François Roubiliac (1702-62), London, c. early 1740s Affixed to a socle inscribed ‘By Heaven Inspired’, resting on a later dove marble pedestal, H. 53 cm (excl. pedestal) Exhibited Migrations: Journeys into British Art, Tate Britain, 31 January – 12 August 2012 For further information see
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Playboy Club One of the world’s most famous clubs relaunched in the capital last year to great acclaim – not just for its glamorous bunny girls, high stakes gaming tables and beautiful cocktail bar, curated by world-renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese, but also for its culinary offerings. The Club’s kitchen, overseen by executive chef Judy Joo (Gordon Ramsay, Fat Duck, French Laundry), offers brilliant ‘modern American’ cuisine such as shrimp cocktails and steaks, plus Korean favourites like the marinated pork belly buns. Frankly, it’s worth joining the club for these alone…
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Searcys With its elegant minimalist surroundings and 360 degree panorama views, Searcys club – situated on the top three floors of London’s iconic Gherkin building – offers members an experience like no other. You get access to the exclusive club lounge, fabulous fine-dining restaurant and champagne bar, but – frankly – the real draw is being able to entertain clients in one of the capital’s most unique spaces.
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The Cuckoo Club Established in 2007, this Mayfair club recently underwent refurbishment led by Biba fashion house founder, Barbara Hulanicki, Its founding members – Alice Temperley, Elle Macpherson and Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins – give an idea of the kind of celebs you might rub shoulders with. This is 5,000 square feet of unbridled glamour for London’s late night party tribes.
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KX Granted, you won’t see too many people whooping it up at this Chelsea club, as it’s principally a very high-end health and fitness space, comprising gym, spa and restaurant. Some of London’s finest personal trainers will whip you into shape, after which you can relax in the comfortable Clubroom with nutritious, healthy food and some of the finest juice combos we’ve ever tried. There’s even a delivery and takeaway service for those chained to their desk (or sofa).
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the hospital club Previously a hospital, this Covent Garden building’s history is steeped in progressive thinking, from 18th-century philanthropists funding a maternity ward to hosting one of the first artificial kidney units in the country. From 2004, though, it’s been a haven for creative industry types. Its seven floors are home to a TV studio, music studio, gallery, screening room, private dining and meeting rooms, loft lounge, pool room, restaurant, two cocktail bars and lots of events.
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Norwood Club Five floors of elegant New York townhouse, built in 1845 and subject to a landmark preservation order, is the setting for one of the city’s most celebrated member’s clubs. From the casual downstairs lounge to the more sophisticated Salon, housed on the third floor, this has become a hub for creative business types. Out-of-towners and non-members should note that you can book a Saturday brunch in the club’s garden, giving you a day’s access to every level.
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Club Silencio Celebrities owning clubs is nothing new, but few owners are as unorthodox, or as hands-on, as acclaimed film director David Lynch. Based on the identically named establishment in his film Mulholland Drive, it’s claimed that Lynch oversaw the design of everything from the bathroom stalls, cinema and library, down to the saltiness of the nuts. He even created the 1950s-inspired furniture, the chairs designed to “induce and sustain a specific state of alertness and openness to the unknown”. Descend six flights of stairs to find yourself inside David Lynch’s imagination – a place that, if the membership waiting lists are anything to go by, is somewhere that plenty of Parisians want to be.
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Joseph stayed for 15 years, predominantly working with mass market items, selling them quickly then moving on to the next batch. “We gained a reputation for coming up with the latest and best designs in the business, and we started to get more requests for bigger, better jewellery.” Setting up another business was inevitable, this time focusing on unique pieces for higher-end clients.
“Frost’s own brand jewellery also channels this quest for the unique. Joseph is heavily involved with design and the pieces”
“Getting the Bond Street address was a big moment for the company, but it’s also a massive thing for the client – if you’re in one of the top five addresses of the world it means you’re authentic.” Of course, opening a new shop on such an established street came with its own set of problems. “One of the main hurdles for our company was the fact we’re entering into a market that has a history. We’re the new kids on the block coming in with predominantly new money, so we need to get the recognition from the brands. Certain groups, such as the Richemont group, are harder to work with, but the independents – like deLaCour, Snyper and Jacob & Co – are self-owned and happy to work with small companies like us.” Joseph’s main interest lies in watches and jewellery that do things differently and he’s always on the lookout for incredible, one-off designs that stand out. He commonly sees customers who have invested in a classic Photography - Gareth Hacker
pening a high-end watch and jewellery store on April Fool’s Day in the middle of a bitter recession is either a very brave, or very foolhardy move, depending on your point of view. For Joseph Banin, director of Frost of London, it was a risk that paid off. Together with his business partners, brother Ariel and friend Dino D’Auria, he has seen the Mayfair boutique become a massive success since it launched four years ago. Originally in training to become a chartered accountant, his plans changed when his father, who owned a jewellery business, split up with his business partner. It proved to be a crucial turning point: “It was either him closing down or me leaving my studies and joining him,” Banin explains. “Once you’ve been involved in jewellery and diamonds, and learned about the values and the stones, you take a serious liking to it, and so I joined him.”
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Cartier or Rolex and who are now on the look-out for a second or third watch. “Our philosophy is that if someone’s coming to shop at Frost then they want something different – we wouldn’t be the first on a customer’s list to come and shop with.” Frost’s own brand jewellery also channels this quest for the unique. Joseph is heavily involved with design and the pieces – spider rings encrusted with black and white diamonds, as well as dolls, teddies and skulls covered in
a variety of bright semi-precious stones – are well designed and quirky. Black diamonds, currently hugely fashionable, are a favourite at the moment, while yellow diamonds set in rose gold are also popular. And while they have never said no to a customer’s design ideas, one of the biggest problems they face is sourcing the stones. “They’re not freely available on the market,” Joseph says. “If someone wants a 3-carat vivid pink diamond, you can’t click your fingers and find it; they’re hard to source.”
Frost also specialises in customising watches, and frequently have special editions produced just for them. Especially popular, recently, was a Corum watch in black diamonds that sold out straight away, as well as special Jacob & Co pieces in black and white diamonds and limited edition bracelets from Shamballa. Joseph designs pieces himself, although he admits this has slowed down as they get busier and their relationships with clients – something that’s very important to them –
“If someone wants a 3-carat vivid pink diamond you can’t click your f ingers and f ind it; they’re hard to source.” In brief Which watch do you wear? It’s so hard to choose. I love deLaCour’s limited edition Mourinho watch and Breguet’s Marine. I wore a Jacob & Co today, actually – the classic Five Time Zone. I know people are sick of it but it was one of the first ones in my collection and was one of the reasons that the shop came together. At the time when David Beckham wore it is when it all really took off.
How do you want to be remembered? My dad’s always said there’s a fine line between genius and madness. I think in a couple of years we’ll find out what side we’re on, but so far, so good. How do you relax? Football – well, I try and play football. I swim and go to the gym regularly. My four kids are hugely important. They’re a massive part of my life. It’s the best thing in the world, bar none. The idea was to have them all together so eventually, we might get some free time.
Describe the Frost experience As far as the customer’s decision process [goes], we guide them and never make the decision for them. Our store is also one of the few in the area where you can see multiple brands in one location and which is run by a person, rather than a corporation. We don’t carry watch brands because they fit a certain price point. I choose each watch because I like it and I think it will be interesting to our customers. The trick is to find watches that grow with our customers.
have grown. He’s proud that their accessibility sets them apart from more established names, ensuring it’s easy for clients to walk into the store and sit down with one of the directors. Designing the pieces for customers is a deeply personal process, beginning with showing wax prototype designs to the customer, which are then finalised in base metal, before they pick out the stones. “We build a stage with our clients that’s above the usual customer relationship: they become friends. We will go the extra mile for them – we’ve flown to Dubai, Qatar and France to deliver pieces to clients personally.” The future is looking bright. Frost has just opened its second store in Vietnam and celebrity clients such as Amir Kahn, Professor Green, Theo Walcott and Michael Essien all wear their pieces at high-profile events. “Next on our hit list is Elton John. We met him at an awards ceremony – a lot of these guys are looking for new, innovative designs.” As the company becomes more high profile, Joseph is keen that the personal touch that sets them apart isn’t lost. “I’m not tempted to sell out if we get so big, but financially it is a question mark. We’re getting people calling us now, which I presume is the right sign of success, and we’ve plans to open more shops in the future – we’re keeping it under wraps but it’s being negotiated. Just watch this space.”
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Chic happens Traditionally the home of everything sophisticated and beautifully chic, France has plenty to teach us when it comes to style. Not just the birthplace of world-famous brands, it is home to a plethora of companies producing well-crafted and elegant accessories infused with that inimitable French flair. Here, we pick the best pieces that will add a touch of ’je ne sais quoi’ to your life…
Ca m i lle Fo u r n et Since opening in 1945, Camille Fournet has established its reputation as a serious player in the leather goods business. Fournet himself trained as a leatherworker before producing small leather goods and watch straps, something the company soon became famous for. Now though, they have branched out into beautifully crafted leather bags and other accessories, all made from a variety of butter-soft skins like ostrich, smooth calf, natural python and alligator. Available in a rainbow of bright colours or in more muted neutrals, all the pieces look set to be classics.
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If you’re spending good money on the finest cigars, you’ll need somewhere suitable to keep them. Elie Bleu produces many desirable accessories but specialises in an extensive range of cigar boxes. Whether crafted from exotic shagreen, decorated in vintage Cuban colours or even smelling sweetly of fruit, you’re sure to find something to suit you.
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S.T. D u po nt It’s all in the detail – and for stylish embellishments, consider S.T. Dupont. Its lighters, pens, belts and travelling bags are all well-made and reassuringly classic. The lighters are a case in point: adorned in silver and gold, over 100 hours of work and 600 operations are required to make a single lacquer lighter.
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4N The 4N has a deceptively simple digital display which is powered by a mechanical movement. The brand takes its name from the four digits on the face that reveal the time thanks to a complex movement which, with its easy timesetting system, enables hours to be set independently of minutes.
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B ell & Ross Originally created by designers and aircraft control specialists who wanted to make watches for professional use, Bell & Ross watches have now gone mainstream. Its classic Aviation, Marine and Vintage pieces are synonymous with a streamlined style that’s not only practical but also looks fantastic.
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Pequ i g n et Pequignet’s elegant timepieces all feature the impressive Calibre Royal, which integrates multiple complications into one. Fully designed and assembled at Pequignet’s laboratory in Morteau, in the heart of the French Jura watchmaking country, it’s compromised of complications such as the trademark large date and day power reserve indicator, made up of an impressive 298 parts which ensure slick and accurate movement.
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J o h n Lo b b Born in Britain, but launched in France in 1902 (and since bought by Hermes), John Lobb is already well-established as a luxury shoemaker and continues to surprise with its collections. A first for them is a new non-welted style, the Turf, which is a smart suede ankle boot. Other new styles, the LIvonia and Evesham, are more classic, consisting of a slip-on nautical style and welted loafer, respectively.
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Sera ph i n One of the last French menswear companies to still use traditional artisanal skills, Seraphin is based in the workshops on the Quai de Valmy where tanners and leatherworkers have been located since Napoleon’s time. Skins are sourced from all over the world – crocodile from the Sudan, elk from Svalbard, goat from Hunza Valley – and expertly designed, cut and made in-house.
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Le Ca p Pa r is There’s usually a distinct lack of stylish and comfortable swimwear for men, but that’s all changing, thanks to Le Cap. The company has put serious work into finding the perfect fit for swimwear and uses a variety of high quality materials which also ensure rapid drying. Even better, there’s a vast choice of design, from the vintage-looking 70s Spirit to the brightly coloured Resort collection.
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Representing the apex of master watchmaking, only chiming watches will do for those who demand horological perfection
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In the world of watchmaking, complication is everything. When flying tourbillons and unimaginably slim calibres are no longer enough to satisfy the demands of serious timepiece collectors, watchmakers are increasingly turning to the tricky field of musical watches. Ultracomplex, these pieces are the result of years of research performed by some of the most skilled watchmakers in the world, resulting in products to provide a flawless auditory experience. Patek Philippe, for example, takes chime quality so seriously that its chairman personally approves every minute repeater and sonnerie.
While the first alarm watches can be traced back to the 16th century, the trend really took off with minute repeaters – an aural complication that makes it possible to tell the time in the dark on demand by pressing a button – essential in the days before electric light. In essence, a touch of a button causes two hammers to strike gongs which sound the hours, quarters and minutes. The oldest minute repeater was produced in Friedberg, Germany, around 1710. Before long, though, talented watchmakers had taken this further, inventing the Grand Sonnerie (French for ‘making sound’ or ‘ring’). The sonnerie is a
complication in its own right, and differs from the minute repeater as it chimes automatically on the hour or quarter hour and can also tell the time on demand if required. Compared with minute repeaters, sonneries are rare as they need a constant power supply by the mainspring to enable it to chime automatically. The F.P. Journe Sonnerie Souveraine (grand strike watch) is a great example of the complexity and skill that goes into these pieces. It’s one of the rarest grand strike watches on the market and is so unique that each watch is engraved with the name of the owner and not a number.
“Patek Philippe, for example, takes chime quality so seriously that its chairman personally approves every minute repeater and sonnerie”
Ulysse Nardin’s Stranger can chime the ‘Strangers in the Night’ melody every hour
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Arguably F.P. Journe’s most complicated watch, it took years of research and includes ten patents. The manufacturing risk factor is huge as an elementary error, such as setting the time while the chimes are ringing, can irretrievably damage the mechanism. One of the other difficulties is finding a watchmaker who has the skill to assemble the 500 or so components in such a manner that they won’t consume too much energy as, incredibly, the striking mechanism uses almost 60% of the watch’s power reserve. In this case, a single mainspring provides enough
energy for 24 hours (96 chimes) of grand strike. Little wonder, then, that a Grande Sonnerie takes one watchmaker four months to build. Founder and President of F.P. Journe, François-Paul Journe explains: “Constructing this movement has been a permanent search to save energy in maximising mechanical efficiency. The result is a low-tension movement with gentle mechanisms that have to be very finely adjusted to ensure the unfailing chimes.” For Journe, it was vital that the complexity of these pieces didn’t interfere with the usability.
“Our first specification for this watch was [to] make it safe to use by an eight-year-old. That … set me the toughest assignment of my career. To meet these demands I had to construct a movement on new mechanical principles.” The brand’s minute repeater, the Répétition Souveraine, set its own challenges. It’s ultraslim, which meant Journe had to reinvent the minute repeater mechanism in order to ensure its strike tones still rang true. Weighing just 69.6g, including strap, it’s also one of the lightest complications in the world.
“Constructing this movement has been a permanent search to save energy in maximising mechanical eff iciency”
Above: The Sonnerie Souveraine is arguably F.P. Journe's most complicated watch
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François Boegli of Montres Boegli SA, a brand that specialises in musical watches, acknowledges the difficulty in mastering the technical requirements without compromising sound quality. “To obtain a clear sound without vibration isn’t easy. Our calibre is made with two movements – time and music – and to fit them both in the case brings lots of difficulties.” Other brands, recognising these difficulties, have taken alternative paths when pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie rings the time with the clear tones of a Westminster
chime, and again, compromising over 1,472 parts, it’s one of the most complicated watches ever made. Some have a more quirky take on the concept: Ulysse Nardin’s just-released Stranger can chime the Strangers in the Night melody every hour or on demand – effectively a music box in a watch. Like F.P. Journe, the brand has also experimented with a minute repeater. This year saw the release of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Minute Repeater Carnival of Venice – an update on the San Marco minute repeater, first introduced in the 1980s. In the latest version, two ‘Jaquemarts’
– seen as two masked figures – lift their masks when the repeater chimes, making this a visual as well as an aural pleasure. Bulgari’s Magsonic Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon also offers a visual surprise, with the hammers that create the chimes viewable through the dial. These, then, are not just watches, but musical instruments. As such, they are hand-tuned by musical experts and subjected to a physics-lab level of frequency spectrum analysis. Unique, beautiful and very expensive, chiming watches truly represent the apex of master watchmaking.
“Our calibre is made with two movements – time and music – and to f it them both in the case brings lots of diff iculties”
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Seiko The Credor Spring Drive Sonnerie is inspired by the sound of the centuries-old ‘orin’ bell, based on the hanging bells found in Buddhist temples that give a pure and lingering sound that express the flow of time. This bell has been incorporated into the movement, with the other parts of the sonnerie made absolutely silent by using the viscosity of air to ensure no friction distracts from the crystal clear sound. seikospringdrive.com/sonnerie
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Montres Boegli SA Montres Boegli SA is rare in that it specialises only in mechanical musical watches. The Grand OpĂŠra collection is one of its more classic ranges thanks to a round-shaped case and dial that lets you view the movement that offers a 17-note keyboard and polished drum. boegliwatch.ch
Bulgari The Bulgari Daniel Roth Grande Sonnerie Quantieme Perpetual watch is so complicated it comes with its own iPhone app. Several gongs and three hammers create a complex code of chimes which is run smoothly by a movement with around 850 parts. bulgari.com - 109 -
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Breguet Breguet’s new release at Basel was the beautiful ‘La Musicale’ watch. During the 20 to 25 seconds of Bach it plays, the dial rotates completely while engine-turned finishes illuminate the dial in shimmering colours. An ingenious blocking system ensures there’ll always be enough energy to play the entire tune. breguet.com
Jaeger-LeCoultre Incorporating an impressive 26 complications, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie watch also has a hugely complex calibre 182 flying tourbillon movement with over 1,300 parts and, better still, the gongs and hammers can play the Carillon de Westminster melody. jaeger-lecoultre.com - 110 -
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The art of time
Michel Parmigiani founded his eponymous watch brand in 1996, after honing his skills as a master restorer of highly complex watches and clocks. He’d restored pieces for the Sandoz Family Foundation, which led to Maurice Sandoz approaching him with the idea of creating a high-end watch brand with Michel at the helm. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, picking up plaudits from watch collectors and achieving international horological credibility. With six collections and 17 calibres developed in-house – including four world-firsts – Parmigiani’s achievements rival those of much longer-established brands. We caught up with Michel at the official launch of L’Atelier Parmigiani, a new standalone store on Mount Street in Mayfair, London, to find out what makes this world-class watchmaker tick.
Q: Parmigiani is a relatively new brand – you launched it in 1996. How do you think you compare with older, more established brands? We may be quite a new brand but you have to remember that I am hardly the new kid on the block! Prior to Parmigiani, I’d been working in restoration for brands like Breguet
since 1976 – the era of the quartz crisis, in fact – so I was already operating at a very high level, rather than starting from scratch. Indeed, part of our legitimacy as a brand comes because I have a deep passion and understanding for horological heritage and tradition. I respect the craft of watchmaking – I work in it, I live it, I love it.
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Q: What challenges are the brand currently facing?
Visibility is key. In this throwaway world of ours, it’s important to let people know that we are producing pieces of real beauty, setting standards for design and finishing on watches that will stand the test of time. An increase in production will also help spread the word – we’re looking to up our output from 5,000 watches a year to 10,000 very soon.
Q: How involved are you in production?
My passion and curiosity for watchmaking is what drove me to study it in the first place, so I could never step away from the production process. I am very involved, particularly on movement manufacture. It’s
important that it’s not just technically excellent but that it also has extreme beauty, with every part of the movement decorated.
Q: You’ve just launched a London store. How important is the capital to you?
London is a window for the world – there are many collectors here and it was vital that we had a presence in the city. Again, it’s all about visibility.
Q: What inspires you? I take my design cues from nature and architecture. Nature is the base of everything we do. From the golden ratio – which da Vinci used in his work – to the Fibonacci sequence, I believe that beauty is mathematic. Our watches are a realisation of that notion.
Q: The Parmigiani range is very broad, comprising both classic and modern pieces. Was it important to have that wide spread of product?
Parmigiani is like a family. Each piece looks different but they share the same family values. We produce all our own components, which helps us to avoid being a mono-product range. Innovation is key if you want to stand out – our Bugatti watches, launched in 2004 and again in 2010, are a good example of this.
Q: What have been the highs and lows of the past few years?
2005 was a great year – a milestone – because it was then that we produced our first mainspring in-house. It was the final part of the journey to becoming 100% independent. One negative was the 2008 financial crisis, which impacted on sales. Thankfully, with the backing of the Sandoz Foundation, we managed to trade through it and emerged stronger than ever.
Q: What’s next for Parmigiani?
Q: Which other watch We want to open more brands do you admire? new premises, increase All the serious watch brands: Breguet, Patek, Vacheron and so on. They have wonderful character.
brand awareness, set up more events and continue our innovative product development. Exciting times lie ahead.
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Leander G sneaks in at position 97 on the Top 100 list, measuring 74.65m. She is often described as one of the most beautiful yachts available on the market and is a real head-turner whenever she arrives in port. Following the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, members of the British Royal Family have often used her. Prince Charles famously chartered Leander in the Caribbean in a bid to reduce his carbon footprint and Queen Elizabeth II used her during the Jubilee celebrations of 2012. Leander G can comfortably accommodate 12 guests in ten cabins and her array of toys and amenities means that guests always have something to keep them occupied. Leander G is marketed by Peter Insull’s and can be chartered from $490,000 per week both in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
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If don’t already have your name down for the LaFerrari then you’re too late. Just 499 LaFerraris will be produced and despite an undisclosed price tag – though certainly in excess of £1m – Ferrari has had twice as many requests for its new hypercar than it will build. Supercar enthusiasts may have to go elsewhere then, but with McLaren offering its P1 and Porsche its 918 Spyder, not to mention the glut of other massive power, £1m+ machines currently on offer, the LaFerrari isn’t short of competition. The red car will always be the most coveted and collectable though, with Ferrari inviting customers to buy it, based on their previous history. So expect owners to have at least an Enzo and an F40 and F50 in their garage, if not one of Ferrari’s old racing cars and other specials. What’s interesting is that the LaFerrari’s technical specification is so similar to its McLaren and Porsche rivals. There’s a V12 engine with 800hp,
to which Ferrari has mated a 163hp electric motor. It features the HY-KERS hybrid technology borrowed from F1, with Ferrari’s F1 team heavily involved in the car’s development. The result is a car that will reach 62mph in under three seconds and on to a top speed of 217+mph. It’s constructed from lightweight and strong carbon-fibre, with different types used in its build. Inside, Ferrari has fixed the driver’s seat in place. Instead, the driving position is adjusted via a moveable pedal box and steering column. The operation of the hybrid system is complex – the batteries for the electric motor scavenging charge from braking and unneeded engine torque. None of this really matters. What does is its Ferrari test track lap time – the LaFerrari lapping Fiorano in under one minute 20 seconds. That’s five seconds faster than its Enzo predecessor, making it Ferrari’s fastest-ever road car.
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Return of the Met
The hip hotel finally steps out of the shadows of its infamous bar
Ah, the Met Bar. Synonymous with late ’90s London excess, it was a venue where celebs such as Kate Moss and Tara P-T were regularly papped stumbling out of its doors in the early hours. Although still popular – and rightfully so, given its glamorous feel and skilled mixologists working the bar – it’s thankfully not the hellraisers’ watering hole of choice any more. What this means is that the Metropolitan Hotel itself has finally become better known than its infamous downstairs bar. And it’s
about time too, because this enviably located Park Lane destination remains the last word in hip urban living. As I walk through the doors on a hot summer’s evening, the first thing that strikes me is the minimalist décor – something the Met is renowned for – and it’s clear why. Unlike other hotels aiming for the stripped back aesthetic, the Met strikes the right balance between classy and cosy. This is no empty echoing space, but rather a spacious and airy symphony of natural light and contemporary cool.
I checked in and was shown to my Park suite, a beautiful room overlooking Hyde Park and Park Lane. It had ample space to not only sleep and shower but also to relax, boasting a separate living space with a comfy sofa, big TV and floor to ceiling windows. The view of Hyde Park is spectacular and there’s even a small balcony for those looking to crane their necks and check out the paparazzi plotted up outside of the neighbouring Nobu restaurant. Further away, the light-studded dome of Harrods can be seen – it’s all I can do to stop myself raising a toast to the vista while saying “I love this dirty old town”. Mental note: I’m not starring in a gangster movie. What I am, though, is calm. Everything in this hotel seems scientifically engineered to chill you out, from the delicious trademark smell of the hotel brand’s own Como Shambhala scents to the peaceful bedrooms. It’s hard to believe that buses and taxis are whizzing past below 24/7. If you thought you knew the Met, it’s time to think again.
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The reason some digital music sparkles is due to a humble piece of kit that either opens the door to audio nirvana or slams it shut. The DAC (or digital-to-analogue convertor) is, as the name suggests, what transforms the digital numbers of an audio file into an analogue signal which is then ready to be amplified. Most hi-fis have a built-in DAC, but adding a specialist weapon will give the system a shot in the arm. And if you are serious about making digital sources sound sensational, Californian audio maestros MSB make some of the finest ones. Its top model, the Diamond DAC IV Plus, costs nearly 20 grand – and that’s without a power supply (£4,000). Still, it looks the part, compared with the anonymous silver boxes that constitute most high-end DACs. Once partnered with suitable amplification and speakers – don’t skimp here – you will own what is, in all likelihood, the best digital audio system on the planet.
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Meridian Explorer £249 meridian-audio.com
Few companies know as much about digital audio as Meridian does and its products typically cost a small fortune. The Explorer, however, is a tiny DAC that hooks up to a computer USB socket to deliver a big spoonful of magic via 3.5mm headphone output. It acts as a headphone amp, too, making this ideal for those who listen to tunes on a laptop.
Chord Electronics QBD76 HDSD £4,999 chordelectronics.co.uk
Taking a small step back from ‘planet silly money’ (on which the MSB model resides), this Chord Electronics DAC is another sensational tool with which audiophiles can wring every drop of sonic juice from digital audio sources. Built to practically NASA standards of industrial engineering, this bad boy not only sounds superb, it looks out of this world too.
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How ironic that Linn, the firm behind the most famous analogue turntable ever made, should have recently reinvented itself as a supplier of classy DACs. Nonetheless, its flagship Klimax product, which is milled from a solid block of aluminium, is a serious sonic force. The Klimax DS is a pure source-only player whereas its sibling, the DSM, has a built in pre-amp and can hence act as the front end of a hi-fi system.
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Personal trainer to the stars, Ruben Tabares, reveals the superfoods you need before embarking on a summer exercise regime Whether I’m training high profile types such as Tinie Tempah, a current client, or previous clients such as boxers David Haye and Amir Khan, P Diddy and Mickey Rourke, the first step in the journey to total fitness is improving their eating habits. Together with modern day farming practices and soil depletion, a lack of nutrients in food is at an all time high. Cooking our food kills enzymes and nutrients further so, by the time we eventually eat, we are getting very little nutrition from our food. The upshot of this is that the human race has become weaker. A quick study of history, from the physical power needed by the oarsmen of Viking longships to the distances covered by marching Roman soldiers, shows that we no longer have the strength of our ancestors. Much of this is because we don’t eat to fulfil our genetic potential but merely to survive. Consequently, our immune systems have become less able to fight infections and our bodies are not working optimally to remove fat and toxins. Many of my clients come to me and tell me they feel weak and tired a lot of the time. Once you have discounted any underlying medical conditions, then incorrect eating is almost always the reason.
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Miami / Delano hotel Without doubt, the greatest pool in Miami – a city that is no slouch when it comes to hip hotel pools – is found at the Philippe Starckdesigned Delano hotel and offers pure liquid paradise. The last time Tempus visited, Bruce Willis, Naomi Campbell and Bono were chilling in the poolside cabanas, while other guests enjoyed the combination of underwater music, separate areas devoted to floating and meditating and a stunning ocean view. delano-hotel.com
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Maldives / One&Only Reethi Rah Although it’s surrounded by the crystal clear Indian Ocean, it’s worth leaving the beach to check out the magnificent pools at the Maldives’ One&Only Reethi Rah. While some villas have compact private pools, there’s also a stunning infinity pool blending seamlessly into the ocean, a curved main pool dotted with hammocks and a lap pool teetering on the ocean edge. reethirah.oneandonlyresorts.com
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Santorini / Perivolas There are infinity pools and then there is the infinity pool at Perivolas. It’s featured on the cover of scores of travel magazines and combines fabulous views of the ocean and neighbouring islands with a secluded feel. The latter is due to its cliff-hugging position, hundreds of feet above the Aegean, and its backdrop of fragrant fig trees and brilliant bougainvillea. The hotel is pretty special too, with its cave-like rooms literally carved into the cliff. A perfect honeymoon destination. mrandmrssmith.com
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Provence / Terre Blanche Buried in the heart of the South of France is the très chic Terre Blanche hotel, a large luxury resort in the middle of wine country. It’s full of Provencial charm, boasting lush green gardens and three pools. The largest has panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, while heated indoor and outdoor spa pools will suit those looking to recharge. terre-blanche.com
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Saint-Tropez / Hotel de Paris Even in a location as unashamedly glamorous as Saint-Tropez, the Hotel de Paris stands out. The pièce de résistance of the beautiful hotel is the rooftop pool, suspended over 15 metres above the atrium. It’s a feat of design and technology, crafted from glass and metal with a transparent bottom that means guests below can enjoy the spectacle too. hoteldeparis-sainttropez.com
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Cannes / 3.14 Cannes The pool on the rooftop of the 3.14 Cannes is enviably located and gives stunning, unparalleled views over the city of Cannes and the Suquet hill. The pool area is one of ultimate relaxation and there’s also a hammam, massages and yoga on offer to ensure a fully chilled-out atmosphere. 314cannes.com
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One giant leap
Felix Baumgartner’s jump from the edge of space was one of the defining moments of last year. The Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper plunged from a capsule 23 miles above the earth, breaking the sound barrier and a world record for the highest skydive. Similarly impressive is the work that went into his Zenith El Primero Stratos, the first watch to break the sound barrier at this altitude. Equipped with the world’s most accurate automatic chronograph movement, it was subjected to abrupt variations in pressure, intense vibrations and violent accelerations in its testing. After all, when you’ve been prepping a jump for five years, you need a ‘tool watch’ that’s truly up to the job.
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