Talk of the Town: The Timepiece Collection Edition

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An Air Command is for eternity.

Marrying vintage style with watchmaking’s latest advances, the Air Command celebrates a fascinating era of our history. A legendary flyback chronograph, whose reputation has flourished over the decades.

Dear Friends, The time has arrived once again. Another year, another edition of Talk of the Town: The Timepiece Collection Edition. So, get comfortable and dive in to find out what the watch world will have to offer in 2024!

Through the years, we dedicated much of our time searching for the finest and most diverse timepieces the world has to offer. We carry 20+ exceptional brands, as well as an impressive collection of preowned watches in our newly expanded boutique. We proudly serve some of the world's greatest timepiece collectors, yet also have the perfect watch for the curious newbie looking to purchase their first!

Our state-of-the-art service center, located in the heart of Englewood, has seen significant growth year over year. It's outperforming our own expectations as our five highly trained watchmakers offer customers specialized services once only provided by the manufacture - oftentimes taking 6-12 months for the repair to be completed.

Though dedicated to the world of watchmaking, this magazine offers the discerning enthusiast a taste of so much more. Take for instance, our sit down with Chef Jamie Knott. Since starting his culinary empire with the esteemed and award-winning Saddle River Inn, Jamie, a watch lover and friend of the Timepiece Collection himself, has added four more different and exciting restaurants to his portfolio.

Finely crafted to impressive specifications - much like the watches in our portfolio - the new Rolls-Royce Ghost for a spin about town. Our in-house car enthusiast will give you the full breakdown on why Rolls-Royce remains a king of the automobile world.

Throughout this special edition of Talk of the Town, you will find some of the world's most impressive and luxurious new timepieces.. All of these exceptional items are available at our boutique in Englewood. We look forward to serving you.

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Contents THE TIMEPIECE COLLECTION Aaron rodgers & zenith Glashütte Original HUBLOT Love at first bite: The jamie knott story 32 parmigiani fleurier 36 franck muller 38 BALL WATCH CO. 42 the rolls-royce ghost 48 the style guide 56 Longines 58 bulgari 60 blancpain 64 Nomos Glashütte 66 Bell & ross 68 chopard 70 oris 72 palazzo ricci 10 14 16 20 22

The Timepiece Collection Edition Winter 2023 | 2024

Talk of the Town is published by BCtheMag. Copyright 2023.

Publishers: Sharon & Steven Goldstein Associate Publisher: Brandon Goldstein Editorial Director: Jessica Humphrey-Cintineo

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The State of the Watch World A conversation with The Timepiece Collection’s Jeffrey Khalaf

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By Richard Posluzsny

n recent years, it's been fascinating to see markets evolve and shift. Some have been for the better. Others have been for worse. That said, one thing is certain: The only constant in life is change.

For luxury goods, this has always been the case, but over the past decade there's been an explosion in interest related to timepieces.

Frankly, that's not a matter of opinion, it's fact. Manufacturers have seen demand outstrip supply and web destinations like Gear Patrol and Worn & Wound have become lightning rods for all things related to horology.

To better understand the state of the watch world, I spoke with one of The Timepiece Collection's co-owners, Jeffrey Khalaf. Having operated the business for more than 22 years, Khalaf has seen the industry's ebbs and flows firsthand. Armed with his wide breadth of industry and product knowledge, Jeffrey has his finger on the pulse of the current climate.

While The Timepiece Collection's primary focus remains on being an authorized dealer of leading luxury brands' new products, it's evident that the pre-owned market has matured. According to a 2022 report from Deloitte, the secondary market is about half the size of the primary market. Here's the catch though: The former is growing more quickly than the latter.

And, oddly enough, both markets feed off each other. Khalaf notes that the heightened interest in timekeeping and the history of watchmaking, "Has actually stimulated new watch sales" because it's common to see a collector that's interested in a new acquisition, "Trade in two or three pieces to get started." Additionally, if a consumer is searching for a particular reference number that is difficult to source, as new inventory - in some cases - can be

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sparsely allocated to authorized dealers, enthusiasts invariably turn to the secondary market to hunt for the latest object of their affection.

Making things even more interesting is how manufacturers have been embracing the secondary market, given that collectors have had a shift in mindset. Jeffrey points out that "consumer's perception of timepieces' values over time can impact their purchasing decisions," and that "people will purchase a watch more eagerly if the value holds up over time."

The result of this? The launch of manufacturer-sponsored, certified pre-owned programs. Khalaf predicts that we're in the early days of these initiatives and it's likely that more brands will follow suit.

All of this follows on the heels of what was originally very healthy activity in the secondary market, pre-pandemic. During COVID, however, things changed. Jeffrey says that "there was a buildup of cash reserves, which led to a buying frenzy. This resulted in the pre-owned market's prices going through the roof."

Today though, there's been a bit of a pull back from the peak of activity.

"I am seeing pricing in the secondary market being elevated, although the irrational exuberance has slowed considerably," says Khalaf. "Essentially, consumer's FOMO [fear of missing out] has corrected."

If you're left wondering where pricing goes next, you're not alone. That's because the timepiece market operates similarly to the stock market, which has a plethora of variables that can change an equity's price overnight. Personally, I've experienced this as I was eyeing a particular watch for purchase a few years ago in March. Then, one of the watch industry's biggest events, Baselworld, happened and the brand showcased minor tweaks for the reference number's 2019 model year. Literally, the next day the 2018 version's price had doubled overnight and the wait list for a 2019 was impossibly long.

The best advice? Jeffrey advises that "people should buy what they like and expect to own it for years to come as no one knows what the future will bring."

That said, "There will always be certain timepieces that are highly regarded, and they will continue to appreciate. That won't change," notes Khalaf.

So, how does The Timepiece Collection participate in the pre-owned market? In business for over two decades, The Timepiece Collection had what Jeffrey characterizes as a "head star" in truly understanding secondary market values.

That's because the Englewood-based business was willing to take in brands on trade that most dealers may not have even heard of before.

Knowing that there was a market for these eclectic and unique timepieces though, The Timepiece Collection was able to better meet customers' expectations.

Adding to this, The Timepiece Collection doesn't just take a watch in on trade and turn around to retail it. Jeffrey says, "The piece is gone through entirely. With The Timepiece Collection's in-house service center and five full-time watchmakers on staff, these pieces are put through our own protocols to ensure the next owner will be satisfied for years to come."

Just to give you an idea as to what that means, exactly, Khalaf told me that this amounts to a full service. All watches are tested in-house for timekeeping accuracy and that they have the proper amplitude. If not, The Timepiece Collection team will get to work ensuring that it is running precisely to manufacturer specifications.

From there, the watch is further inspected and, if needed, its case will be refinished, a new strap will be added, and The Timepiece Collection will back it with a one-year warranty.

That's The Timepiece Collection difference.

Reflecting on the industry's latest happenings, Jeffrey says, "I believe that timepieces will always have a long life and that the passion for handmade, low production watches will not be swayed."

To view The Timepiece Collection's extensive preowned assortment, stop into the store or visit online at www.thetimepiececollection.com.

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Zenith

Chronomaster Sport Aaron Rodgers

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living legend on the field, ZENITH ambassador and 4-time MVP, Aaron Rodgers, has come a long way in reaching his star. His passion, perseverance, and discipline have made him one of the greatest athletes to ever play the game. His commitment to excellence and precision, and unique understanding of what a difference a single instant can make, have made Aaron Rodgers the perfect ambassador for ZENITH, the renowned LVMH-owned Swiss watch manufacture. What better way to honor this ambassador than creating a limited edition Chronometer Sport to Aaron's discerning specifications.

Using the steel Chronomaster Sport as the foundation, Aaron Rodgers wanted his limited edition timepiece to heavily feature the color that has accompanied him throughout his phenomenal career. Exceptionally for this edition, the engraved bezel with a 1/10th of a second scale has been crafted in green ceramic. The dial is fashioned in the same shade of green as the bezel and, for the first time in the Chronomaster Sport collection, the hour markers featured are applied luminescent Arabic numerals, resembling jersey numbers. The tricolor dial configuration has been reinterpreted in shades of anthracite, light grey and silver. A three-link steel bracelet with fine-adjustment clasp complete the sporty look and feel without compromising comfort.

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To celebrate the release of the Chronomaster Sport Aaron Rodgers Edition, The Timepiece Collection and Zenith hosted a private client dinner at The Saddle River Inn on November 15th. Rodgers was unable to attend, but he had a special video message for The Timepiece Collection guests, wishing them an eventful evening and thanking all for attending and celebrating his limited edition release. The Chronomaster Sport Aaron Rodgers is a limited edition of 250 pieces and is available for purchase at The Timepiece Collection.

Glashütte Original

The Senator Chronometer

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ool silver brilliance and dark blue - the new Senator Chronometer from Glashütte Original reveals its incomparable sense of rhythm in a new combination of colours evocative of the frothy spray of rolling ocean waves. Like its historic predecessors, this model offers exceptional mechanical precision combined with a wonderfully clear design for optimal legibility.

The Senator Chronometer is thus the contemporary successor to the famed precision timekeepers of its hometown: the latest face of an enduring tradition, unmistakably from Glashütte and clearly the original.

If precision were an international discipline, chronometers would rightly be considered the superstars of this art, since only the most accurate timekeepers of a given generation are permitted to bear this title. In the past, these instruments, which are as accurate as they are reliable, were used for navigation on the high seas, and in the 19th and 20th centuries marine chronometers from Glashütte won worldwide acclaim. In developing the Senator Chronometer, the Glashütte Original design team found inspiration in the original design of these timekeepers. They also adopted the historic high standards for quality and performance: in a strictly controlled 15-day test run, each model in this line is examined in five positions and three different temperatures by the independent Thuringian Office of Weights and Measures. They then take up their role as officially certified chronometers in the grand tradition of precision in everyday life.

The Senator Collection is an integral part of the Glashütte Original product portfolio. These sophisticated timepieces are an expression of the finest in German precision engineering. They combine

mechanical complexity with traditional elements and elegant, timeless design.

The new version of the Senator Chronometer adds a new facet to this collection: fresh and cool in silver-blue, it fuses traditional techniques with modern requirements. The dial and parts of the manual winding movement are silver plated by friction. In this elaborate process, a mixture of fine silver powder, salt and water is rubbed into a surface by hand, which lends it a fine, shimmering texture. These elements are then given a galvanic grey coating.

Polished and traditional blued hands and appliques complete the design.

The silver-blue colouring of the dial set the tone for designing the other aspects of the watch. The 42 mm case is fashioned in fine white gold, elaborately polished by hand and satin- brushed.

Sapphire crystals on the front and back offer optimal views. The watch's displays are arrayed on the dial in a particularly clear and harmonious manner: along with the central hour and minute hands, a small second appears, lightly recessed, at 6 o'clock. It is complemented by the German watchmaker's signature Panorama Date at 3 'clock, a running-time display and the discreet day/night indicator just below 12 o'clock: a black dot appears during the period from 6 in the evening until 6 in the morning. A dark blue Louisiana alligator leather strap with fold over clasp in white gold rounds off the elegant appearance of this watch.

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The watch movement inside the Senator Chronometer and responsible for its exceptional rate precision is the manufactory's own Calibre 58-08 with manual winding. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 half-oscillations per hour and has a running time of 44 hours and 40 minutes. It is equipped, in addition, with a refined second-stop mechanism: when then crown is pulled out, the time display stops and the second's hand is reset to zero and held in that position. When setting the time, the characteristic minute detent ensures that the minute hand jumps ahead from one minute index to the next with an audible haptic click - thus ensuring that the correct relationship between seconds and minutes is maintained at all times and allowing the time to be set precisely to the second.

The manual winding Calibre 58-08 is also a visual delight. Through the sapphire crystal case back, the classic, finely finished features of the Glashütte art of watchmaking can easily be recognized: the characteristic three-quarter plate, screw-mounted gold chatons and the hand-engraved balance cock.

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Hublot Classic Fusion original

42 Years of AUDACITY

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ublot brings back the watch that shook up conventions in 1980. Both refined and sporty, this precious gold case strapped on a simple rubber strap, unthinkable at the time, sent huge shock waves through the world of fine watchmaking. By winning over an audience of connoisseurs who were searching for different watch products, so began a tireless visionary momentum, impelled by audacity. This vision inspires the Maison in everything it does, including new product development, designs and partnerships. The Classic Fusion Original celebrates this youthful maturity with timeless simplicity.

"Daring... Shattering established conventions, mastering traditional heritage to push back the boundaries, merging high-tech composites with precious, natural materials, working with sectors or people who transcend our motto'to be first, unique and different.' Forty exhilarating years have shaped these Classic Fusion Originals. We have redesigned them because Hublot has changed, they embody these rebellious alliances that make us who we are today," said Hublot CEO Richardo Guadalupe.

Echoes of Carlo Crocco's original design are recognizable in the rubber strap, the purity of the polished black lacquered dial that is only distracted by time, embodied by the facetted hands; the yellow gold and the Maison's hallmark signature.

At first sight, seemingly similar to the original, the logo has become more modern and contemporary over time. A past tense conjugated in the present.

Today, the Classic Fusion Original is available in yellow gold, titanium and ceramic; the cases are available in 42, 38 and 33mm. Like the seals, the 6 famous screws place their hallmark on the bezels; their sapphire case backs reveal the mechanical parts. Hublot's iconic details bring the original watch up-to-date, to undoubtedly make it a new timeless, classic.

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Love at first bite

By Megan Montemarano

FROM BUSBOY TO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHEF AND OWNER OF FIVE RESTAURANTS, NEW JERSEY RESIDENT JAMIE KNOTT SHARES A TASTE OF HIS IMPRESSIVE CULINARY JOURNEY.

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ow many people can say they have a long resume of esteemed executive chef jobs, countless culinary recognitions, and own four prosperous restaurants - with another on the way - all by their early forties. Not many. But New Jersey is lucky to have the culinary influence of such a rare phenomenon.

Meet Jamie Knott: A 42-year-old father of three, who fell in love with the non-stop action and fast-paced environment of the restaurant business at the early age of 13. Starting out as a busboy, bar back, and food runner at the original Franklin Steak House in Nutley, Knott eventually landed his first cooking gig in high school and immediately realized this was his true calling.

Knott’s newest concept, Kinjo Newark

"Being able to use my culinary creations to bring people together over a good meal was the best part," Knott says, reminiscing about the early days of his career. "For me, it was love at first bite."

After graduating high school, Knott moved to Boston to assume a lead line cook position at Sofia's, a popular tapas restaurant across from Fenway Park. Determined to take his career a step further, he eventually moved back to New Jersey to attend the New York Restaurant School.

Jamie graduated second in his class and began his externship at the bustling Câfe Centro - a two-star New York Times French bistro in Grand Central Station..

Under the tutelage of Chef Franck Deletrain, known for his extensive time working in several upscale Manhattan restaurants including Four Seasons and Aretsky's Patroon, Knott rose through the ranks. He went from an extern peeling potatoes, to the oyster station, to a sous chef, all in less than 16 months.

"Besides growing up in a family that was always cooking, I credit most of my culinary backbone to Franck," says Knott.

In 2003, Knott joined fellow NYRS alum Ryan Depersio's team and opened the critically acclaimed Fascino in Montclair, where he served as the chef de cuisine. The success of Fascino earned the two chefs an invitation to cook at The James Beard House - an opportunity that brought Jamie to the attention of the upper echelon of the New York City restaurant world.

Jamie rocking the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm A Timepiece Collection Exclusive, Limited to 20 Pieces & The Spoils Co. Bomber Jacket

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This sparked the beginning of an exciting culinary journey, where Knott cooked for several well-known locations throughout New York and New Jersey, including the Upper West Side's Empire Hotel as Executive Chef. While there, Knott ran the fine dining kitchen and oversaw a food and beverage program of 18 million dollars. He also had the pleasure of serving numerous distinguished guests, including the cast of Sex and the City, Danny Devito, P Diddy and Maroon 5.

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The Bar at Madame in Jersey City

"From facilitating menu changes and instating sustainable organic products, to honing skills on French classics and even expanding my knowledge of cheeses, I wouldn't be where I am today without each of these unique career experiences," explains Knott.

Always yearning to own his own establishment, Knott eventually started seeking opportunities closer to home in New Jersey.

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The enchanting Saddle River Inn "I will always remember the night I had dinner at the Saddle River Inn on a beautiful summer night in 2012," says Knott. "I fell for the charm of the Inn immediately."

Jamie and his father Peter bought the business in January of 2013. Since then, the beloved Bergen County staple has garnered many accolades.

In addition to receiving four stars from the New York Times, it is listed in "New Jersey's Monthly Top 25" in the state for five years and counting, as well as named the "Best 100 Restaurants in the Country" by Open Table. The Saddle River Inn also has 3.5 stars in the Bergen Record and the Star Ledger and is considered the "most romantic restaurant" for five years running by 201 Magazine.

But it doesn't end there. The success of the Saddle River Inn marked the start of many new and exciting chapters in Knott's culinary career:

August 2016: Jamie Knott and his business partner, Robert Palmer, open Cellar 335 in Jersey City. This is a progressive American restaurant with Asian-influenced food and tiki-style cocktails.Cellar 335 has been a part of "New Jersey's Monthly Top 25" restaurants two years in a row, making Knott one of two chefs to have two restaurants simultaneously on the list.

August 2018: Knott and Palmer open the Saddle River Cafe - a restaurant built on the same traditions of quality cuisine and hospitality-driven service as its acclaimed sister restaurant, the Saddle River Inn. This bright and casual American café features the highest quality coffee, farm-fresh eggs, organic pressed juices, and smoothies. The menu is healthy, creative, and nutrient-packed for the modern active diet.

Summer 2022: Knott and Palmer buy Madame Claude, located directly behind Cellar 335. Since

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redesigning this Jersey City favorite, the now renamed Madame is listed as the "sexiest new restaurant in New Jersey" With speakeasy vibes and delicious cuisine, this modern bistro and cocktail parlor offer the chance for locals to regularly fill the bar, sipping craft cocktails and enjoying the freshest oysters among friends.

And happening as the ink dries on this article, Knott and Palmer are poised to open their next business a modern Japanese restaurant in Newark, located at the ground level of the newly opened Urby. Named Kinjo, which means "neighborhood" in Japanese, this delicious and unique spot will look to make its mark on the up-and-coming urban area directly adjacent to Rutgers University's campus. Visitors can expect dumplings, hand rolls, ramen, and plenty of craft cocktails in this gorgeously designed space.

"The best part about my career is that I'm just getting started," says Knott.

"There are a ton of opportunities currently in the restaurant world, and I feel like my business partner and I are poised for longterm success."

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Parmigiani Fleurier TONDA PF Minute Rattrapante

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nnovation in terms of complications, paired with simplicity of use: true to the spirit of the brand, Parmigiani Fleurier presents the TONDA PF Minute Rattrapante, a new world premiere following on from the TONDA PF GMT Rattrapante.

The TONDA PF GMT Rattrapante caused a sensation in 2022 as a world premiere reinterpreting the meaning of horological "complication" by propelling it towards intuitive innovation. Parmigiani Fleurier is naturally pursuing this theme by presenting a new world premiere: the TONDA PF Minute Rattrapante. Its birth was guided by the idea of reinterpreting one of the most common watchmaking functions while helping it evolve to become an absolute innovation. The basic premise: to perform the function usually operated by the graduated bezel on a diver's watch via the movement itself. The result: user friendliness, excellent legibility and apparent simplicity right the way through to activating the function.

While TONDA PF GMT Rattrapante enables a distinction between local and home time in one-hour increments, this new development of the function now serves to display the minutes in five and one-minute increments respectively.

The dial features an hour hand along with two superimposed minute hands - of which the premiere in rhodium-plated gold indicates real time coupled with the hour hand. It conceals the other hand in 18ct rose gold, which will calculates minutes in five or one-minute increments on demand.

In both cases, pressing on either pusher will make the rose gold hand jump according to the desired increment: five minutes by the pusher located at 8

o'clock, one minute by the one positioned at 10 o'clock. The period of time to be measured will have elapsed when the rhodium-plated hand has reached the position of the 18ct rose gold hand. It is returned to its position by means of the crown-integrated pusher, in a similar way to the split-seconds function.

The function enables on-demand fine calibration of the minutes over a specific period of time for any occasion or event requiring measurement of the minutes count.

The contrast is striking. This is very much a complication, yet in the Parmigiani Fleurier spirit. The TONDA PF Minute Rattrapante is graced with pure and essential proportions featuring sophisticated aesthetic codes and finishes.

A complication that is intuitive, efficient and extremely simple to use, in harmony with the spirit that guides the brand.

Just as a tailor crafts the folds formed by the drape of a fabric, the Manufacture structures the silhouette of the TONDA PF Minute Rattrapante, a watch distinguished by great formal simplicity designed to become as one with the aesthetes that make it their own.

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Franck Muller Geneve The Vanguard Damas

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nspired by the art of metallurgy, Franck Muller is extending its Vanguard collection with a new material: the Damascus steel. This material is the main element of the Vanguard Damas collection.

As the names suggests, Damascus steel comes from the Middle East, from the city of Damas in Syria, where the first damascus steel blades were produced. Over the years, this innovative steel known for its incredible strength has spread throughout the world.

that Franck Muller mastered in-house, its design is naturally revealed when immersed in an acid bath, giving rise to a timepiece that is unlike any other in the collection. Therefore the design of each Vanguard Damas is unique and spontaneous.

For this collection Franck Muller draws its inspiration from the history of Japan and the authentic Katanas, the emblatic swords of the Samurai warriors, made in the traditional way from Damascus steel.

With its spectacular case and dial fully made of Damascus steel, this watch will become the new favourite for lovers of technology and know-how.

A grosgrain leather strap was the undeniable choice to combine the assertive and sought-after aesthetic of the Damascus steel and complete this exceptional timepiece.

Thanks to a technical and high-quality alloy, the Vanguard Damas is made of austenitic (non-magnetic) stainless steel, allowing the movement to function unhindered. This new material is the combination of two types of stacked steels made by the metallurgy of twopowders on different layers. This process is protected by an international patent which also offers a very high resistance to shocks and leaves no possibility for impurities.

Damascus steel is a material that can be shaped as desired. Requiring a special process

Every detail is thought through, right down to the buckle, which is also made of Damascus steel.

With a three hands version, this watch will become the new favourite for lovers of technology and know-how. Franck Muller aims to explore the possibilities of materials by machining complex elements that are unique to the manufacture.

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Ball Watch co.

Engineer II Moon Calendar Follow Your Imagination.

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imple functionality and elegant design.

Performance of fine-tuned precision paired with tough craftsmanship. Unstoppable glow of micro gas tubes. Rooted in purposeful watchmaking, the Engineer II Moon Calendar is a dress watch with distinction. From its artful moon phase display to its robust stainless-steel construction, it is a timepiece that is designed to go everywhere imagination leads.

the whimsical fourth hand and its crescent moon tip that indicates the date. Not to be overshadowed, the moon phase display showcases BALL Watch's watchmaking prowess with elegance and precision, accompanied by markings that indicate the time it takes for the moon to complete one phases cycle: 291/2 days.

A timepiece full of complications, presented with simplicity.

Day, date, month and moon phase. The true calendar timepiece showcases sophisticated functionality with high legibility. The spacious day and month windows are perfectly complemented by

Crafted from stainless steel, the 40mm case of the Engineer II Moon Calendar is tough enough to handle all the unexpected bumps of daily wear with smooth elegance. At a case thickness

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of just 13.4mm, this everyday watch ensures a comfortable wearing experience. With four different executions, the series offers more customizations than ever. The clean white dial presents the perfect backdrop to highlight the sub-dial and moon phase indicator. Alternatively, the tone-on-tone versions in blue or vintage green make a functional statement piece.

Regardless of the choice of dial colors, the dates of the month marked on the outer edge of the dial remain easy to read.

With four recessed pushers on the flanks of the case to control the adjustment of the complications, the design of the Engineer II Moon Calendar is unadulterated minimalism at its best.

BALL Watch's tritium gas technology stands out as unique in watchmaking thanks to its extraordinary brightness in the dark. The self-powered H3 micro gas tubes provide extreme readability and trusted reliability in all pursuits.

Light energy is released when the H3 molecules strike the internal colored surface of the tubes. Around the dial, 13 slim micro gas tubes give rise to each hour marker, including double tubes at 12 o'clock for a quick orientation. The classic blend of yellow and green glow is simply perfect for this sophisticated piece.

At first glance, the all-around readability and artful moon phase reveal eye-catching aesthetics. And with every time check, the BALL RR1807 automatic movement displays reliable precision that makes the timepiece even more fun to look at. In the event of unexpected knocks,

BALL's tried-and-true Amortiser anti-shock system absorbs external shock impact, while 100 meter water resistance allows to dive in without hesitation.

From tasteful design to robust technology, the timepiece is perfect for every day, every adventure. The only limit is imagination.

Today, more than ever, BALL Watch is continuing its journey and asserting its role as a key protagonist in the exploration of modern time and the evolution of watchmaking history.

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Rolls-Royce Ghost Bringing a Storied Brand Into the 21st Century

By Richard Posluszny

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hen it comes to naming the pinnacle of anything, it's always exceedingly difficult. Take, for example, basketball. It appears on any given day if you turn your television to ESPN there's always a debate about who is the greatest of all time (GOAT). Is it Michael Jordan or Lebron James?

To me, the answer is obvious.

Sparring about GOAT athletes will always be a favorite pastime, whether it's at your local barbershop or cigar joint. But, when it comes to luxury automobiles, it's less subjective and more objective.

For over a century, Rolls-Royce has been producing the world's most luxurious vehicles. It may seem like an opinion, at first, but if you've

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If you were to ask the normal person on the street what they first think of when RollsRoyce is mentioned, they'd probably note they're chauffeur-driven limos, typically found at weddings, associated with classical music and anyone riding in a Rolls-Royce prefers Grey Poupon as their mustard of choice.

Fast forward to today though and we're way beyond that. That's because the Rolls-Royce customer has evolved, which means the brand had to change as well.

Just to give you an idea, the Rolls-Royce website is more akin to Apple's than any traditional automakers. And when you navigate to our subject, the Ghost, the page is full of bright, bold colors and eclectic interior trimmings. It's essentially a celebration of the automobile, decadence and personal expression.

So, what's it really like? Well, let's get into it.

Upon taking delivery, I found myself standing in front of a bright white Ghost - seems fitting, doesn't it? Although it is an all-new design, it's clearly an evolution rather than a revolution.

Frankly, there's other products in the company's portfolio that aim to push boundaries (e.g., Cullinan and the all-new electric vehicle, Spectre). That said, its prominent front grille, which can now be lit via LEDs if you so desire, and overall size ensures that this Roller exudes a strong presence. The Ghost's power-operated coach doors, nicknamed "suicide doors," are a unique feature as they are power assisted for closing and opening - a Rolls-Royce first.

ever spent time inside of one, you'll likely drive about one mile and say, "Oh. I get it now." There's a reason why the saying, "It;s the Rolls-Royce of ________ " exists.

Until recently, however, there was a slight problem. The brand and what Rolls-Royce stood for was a bit stuffy.

While it all seemed like standard fare on the outside, its interior was more flamboyant.

That's because its hides were dyed a bright color, Phoenix Red. Getting more comfortable in the cockpit is an easy task as the seats are sumptuous and the legendary lambswool footmats have a deep pile that is about two inches thick. This results in you second guessing if you, or your passengers, should go barefoot in the Ghost.

Elsewhere in the cabin, you'll be amazed at the stunning leatherwork. Over 335 panels are used to swath the space in hide and while I've been in plenty of über luxury vehicles, the quality of the leather as well as way its stitched is in a league of its own. Then, there's the little Easter eggs along the way. For example, the HVAC dials are leather wrapped and if you think a piece of trim looks like metal, there's a good reason for that.

It is metal.

What typically takes someone's breath away is the Starlight Headliner, which has now become synonymous with the interlocked Rs. When you dial up its brightness, there's a soft glow in the cockpit thanks to the fiber optic lit 'sky' that features over 1,300 'stars.' But, that's not all as the Rolls-Royce team concocted another star-influenced detail. Called the Illuminated Fascia, it is a clever LED lighting system located in the dashboard that glows with more than 850 'stars' when the interior lights are on. When they're off, it perfectly blends in with the passenger-side dash as if it's not even there. It sounds simple, but it's not: It took the team of designers, engineers and craftspeople two years to perfect.

Where Rolls-Royce really shines though is how it strikes a balance between leveraging the latest technology while executing a minimalist design.

This translates into an interior space that's warm and inviting. On the surface that may sound ridic-

ulous, but if you've sat in the latest flagship sedans like a BMW 7-Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class, they can be overwhelming with their endless array of buttons and sweeping screens with difficult-to-use interfaces. In the all-new Ghost, however, all the latest tech is there, its presentation is just more thoughtful - and in some cases, traditional. For example, there's analog-looking gauges in the instrument panel.

While it is a digital display, they present themselves similarly to a Phantom from 2005.

Over the years I've driven a multitude of RollsRoyce vehicles, I've found this sedate experience leads to an interesting phenomenon unique to the brand's products. I tend to find myself savoring the drive. I am not in a mad rush to get to my destination. Instead, I comfortably waft along as time seemingly doesn't matter anymore. To me, it's because of the way Rolls-Royces ride. Let me explain.

Equipped with a 6.75-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine, the Ghost produces an adequate 563 horsepower and 627 lb.-ft. of torque.

Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, where shifts happen without notice, zero to 60 takes about four and a half seconds. Honestly though, no one's counting.

Although those figures sound sports car-like, you do have to keep in mind this Rolls-Royce

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weighs over 5,600 pounds. That's, obviously, a lot. Additionally, the engineering wizards at Rolls-Royce have tuned the Ghost like all its vehicles. Throttle tip in doesn't produce burnt rubber, but what's best described as a crescendo or swell of power. That said, when at highway speeds the silky smooth V12's torque band makes passing more pedestrian autos simply effortless.

And then there's the ride quality. Although my test vehicle was equipped with 21-inch wheels, you wouldn't know it. That's because bumps are smoothed out and absorbed. It makes navigating Manhattan's crater-filled roads a breeze.

Adding to this, the cabin is eerily silent, and the acoustics inside remind me of a recording studio. It's beautifully flat. That means you can have a full-blown conversation at the volume of a whisper. To me, these are the things that really differentiates a Rolls-Royce from other vehicles.

If you were to bottle up the magic of this luxury automaker, that would be it. When you do the calculus it's all a bit over-the-top, but that's sort of the point. This is why Rolls-Royce is undeniably the GOAT of luxury vehicles. It's not even close.

I like to think of it like how I think of Tom Brady. Did he need seven Super Bowl rings to prove his legacy? No. But it sure makes for a hell of a story.

As Rolls-Royce moves forward in the 21st century, it's clear that the brand will continue to embrace all-new technology, stay true to its roots, and provide a way for owners of their luxury autos to express themselves.

Frankly, it's Rolls-Royce's game to lose and I am not betting against them anytime soon.

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The style guide

Bell & Ross BR 03 Copper $3990

Photography & Art Direction By The Design Company Accent Clothing Styled By Sal Lauretta For Men & The Spoils Company Watches Available at The Timepiece Collection, Englewood On Location:The Saddle River Inn Models: Jamie Knott Matt Price Darren Magarro Yashika Armani Jill Klepper 48 | TALK OF THE TOWN : THE TIMEPIECE COLLECTION EDITION

Blancpain Air Command $30600

Blancpain Ladybird $34100 50 | TALK OF THE TOWN : THE TIMEPIECE COLLECTION EDITION

Nomos Glashütte Tetra 476 $2320

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas $85500

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Bulgari

Octo Roma Chronograph $9150

Zenith Chronomaster Sport $38200

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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm A Timepiece Collection Exclusive, Limited to 20 Pieces $27700

LONGINES

The SPIRIT FLYBACK

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uoyed by this exceptional heritage, the Longines Spirit Flyback is equipped with cutting-edge technology. A new exclusive Longines calibre, resistant to magnetism and equipped with a silicon balance spring, drives this timepiece. Extremely precise, with a power reserve of 68 hours, this movement is certified as a chronometer by COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres). A transparent case back reveals all the details of the calibre, including a personalised weight engraved with the globe representing the Longines Spirit collection and the name Longines Flyback. A first for this emblematic line.

This new timepiece is also distinguished by its refined aesthetics and particularly meticulous finishes, which range between satin, matt, polished and engraved details.

It features a bi-directional bezel enhanced by a coloured ceramic insert with luminescent markers.

The Longines Spirit Flyback is available in a black or blue sunray dial.

Its bronze-shaded hands and numerals, coated with Super-LumiNova, enable the time to be read in every circumstances. The 42mm steel case has an interchangeable stainless steel bracelet, a brown leather or blue fabric strap. The straps have a folding clasp fitted with a new micro-adjustment system for maximum comfort and a perfect fit. A beige NATO strap is also available.

So, are you ready to unleash the pioneer that slumbers within you?

The Longines Spirit collection has been expanded with a piece featuring a flyback function, a complication intrinsically linked to the brand's rich heritage. Longines actually equipped its first models with a flyback function in 1925 and filed a patent for this on 12 June 1935. The patent went on to be registered on 16 June 1936: a world first. The particular advantage of flyback is that it gives pilots a practical and fast way of successively timing different flight stages, thus facilitating navigation.

In addition, many legendary pioneers have put their faith in Longines to make the impossible a reality. Richard Byrd tops the list of those who have benefited from the brand's expertise.

Equipped with Longines instruments, he was the first man to fly over the South Pole, a unique feat echoing the pioneering spirit that has guided the hourglass brand since its inception.

Flyback is an additional function of chronographs that has particular advantages in terms of time and speed. Indeed, a simple press of a pusher instantly resets the chronograph's direct-drive second hand, which immediately restarts timing from zero. A single press enables three operations (stop, reset and restart), in contrast to conventional chronographs, which require the stop and reset functions to be activated before restarting the timing function.

BULGARI

Serpenti Tubogas Infinity

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erpetual rebirth, wisdom and vitality are expressed in the sinuously elegant curves of the snake. This mystical creature with its talisman-like allure has always fascinated Bulgari. Its first snakes - serpenti in Italian - featured a stylised geometry in the form of a watch as early as 1948, with Tubogas embracing the wrist with its undulations. This wrapping bracelet is the result of a complex technique that involves coiling several metres of gold or steel wire. In the late 50s, Serpenti changed again: its face became more realistic and took the shape of a cover concealing the case of "secret" watches, while its scales adopted colored enamel and precious stones.

In 2010, Bulgari united two icons in a contemporary version, with the sinuous case of the "Serpenti" watch set atop of the Tubogas bracelet. In 2022, Bulgari debuted the smallest round mechanical movement, the Piccolissimo caliber BVL 100, fitting it into the Serpenti High Jewellery timepieces. In 2023, a bewitching transformation of the snake foreshadowed exquisite and multiple possibilities: Serpenti Tubogas Infinity exacerbates Bulgari's intensely Italian style and expertise.

The legendary Bulgari snake dares to undergo a new metamorphosis, as the reptile slips into a precious and infinitely creative skin with Serpenti Tubogas Infinity. For the first time, the serpentine silhouette continues from the watch case all the way to the bracelet, thanks to refined gemsetting adorning a modular construction. The rings are moulded - each in unique dimensions - before being polished, gem-set and assembled on a titanium blade.

The result is Serpenti Tubogas Infinity, Bulgari's dazzling new snake. The brilliance of the diamonds extends the head of the snake, lit up by snow setting on the dial, a gem-set bezel and eight diamonds on the curve of the case - all requiring a high level of expertise. While the Rome-based Maison is presenting this new expression of Serpenti watches in two initial versions respectively fitted with single tour and double tour bracelets - the technique heralds boundless creative freedom. Both new models, conceived like a second skin, continue to celebrate the deep intimate bond between Serpenti and the one who wears it.

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms’ 70th Anniversary

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eventy years ago, an icon was born: the Fifty Fathoms. The watch that would revolutionize watchmaking by becoming the first modern diver's watch was conceived by a passionate scuba diver, Jean-Jacques Fiechter, then CEO of Blancpain. A pioneer in a discipline that was in its infancy, he understood the imperative need to track time while underwater. The instrument he designed to meet his own needs was immediately embraced by the oceanic community, becoming an unfailing ally of elite divers and underwater explorers. By enhancing safety in diving, the Fifty Fathoms contributed to the development of the sport and promoted the discovery of the ocean world.

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The year 2023, which marks the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, also resonates as a reboot of its birth through the arrival of an innovative anniversary diver's watch. Since the 1950s, diving has experienced a major evolution, notably characterized by an obvious extension of immersion times. While the 1953 Fifty Fathoms met the requirements of Jean-Jacques Fiechter and the most experienced divers of the time, those now capable of spending several hours underwater have new requirements for time measurement.

Such is precisely the case with Blancpain's current president and CEO, who is also an avid scuba diver and has been accustomed to highly technical closed- circuit dives for a number of years. Drawing on the invaluable heritage of the 1953 Fifty Fathoms, but also and above all on his own experiences, the CEO embarked on the design - alongside diver, photographer and underwater biologist Laurent Ballesta - of a new mechanical instrument. It was intended to meet the needs of all extreme divers, starting with the members of the Gombessa Expeditions whose research work involves long-duration deep dives.

With Blancpain's support, these deep-sea adventurers have joined forces in the multi-year Tamataroa mission - dedicated to the study of the behaviour of the great hammerhead shark in French Polynesia.

It is in this context that the latest addition to the Fifty Fathoms collection was presented for the first time: the Tech Gombessa watch designed to measure the duration of up to three-hour-long tech dives or exits from a saturation system. Conceived five years ago by the two divers, this watch has been extensively tested. In 2019, after a year of conceptualization, Blancpain began the development of the project, starting with the two key elements represented by the movement and the unidirectional rotating bezel. Unlike the bezels on conventional diver's watches, the bezel on the Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa has a three-hour scale. It is linked to a special hand that completes one full turn in three hours and whose material and colour - a white luminescent coating with green emission - match those of its markers. This device invented jointly

by Marc A. Hayek and Laurent Ballesta is a world first for which a patent has been filed. It is the heart of the 13P8 self-winding movement, based on the same criteria of reliability and robustness that have made the Fifty Fathoms the ultimate diver's watch for 70 years.

Once the combination of bezel and movement was defined, it was time to tackle the exterior of this new watch designed to plumb the depths. The brief was clear yet meeting it proved tricky: the Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa had to look like a Fifty Fathoms while exhibiting distinct tech attributes. Blancpain's designers therefore opted for a bezel inlay in black ceramic - instead of the traditional sapphire - which they decided to endow with a stronger curve and tilt it towards the dial. To ensure the best possible readability in the dark, the dial has a new finish: absolute black, whose structure can capture almost 97% of the light. In the same vein, the hour-markers are formed by luminescent block-shaped appliques, this time in orange with blue emission.

Grade 23 titanium was chosen for the case. Recently introduced to the Blancpain collections, this metal also known as grade 5 ELI (extra low interstitials) is the purest type of titanium available. This material ensures that the watch is comfortable to wear and guarantees a barely-there feel on the wrist despite the 47 mm diameter. This is especially true since the watch features - in a first for Blancpain - central lugs attached from the inside of the case middle and integrating the strap.

Water-resistant to 30 bar (approximately 300 meters), the case is equipped with a helium valve. During saturation diving in a hyperbaric chamber, helium manages to seep into the watch. During the decompression phase, unscrewing the valve facilitates the evacuation of the helium (a manipulation that has no effect on the watch's water resistance).

The Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa comes in a special PeliTM presentation box that is water-resistant and shock-resistant as well as reusable and configurable. The case houses a rest for the watch, the strap extension, a travel pouch, a magnifying glass, as well as a set of dividers and cutting tools offering the possibility of compartmentalizing it for any future use.

The Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa watch has been able to satisfy the most demanding requirements of the Gombessa divers, who have adopted it as the official timepiece of their expeditions. Its launch honors the Fifty Fathoms' 70th anniversary and sets the seal on ten years of collaboration between Blancpain and Laurent Ballesta. The arrival of this instrument in the Fifty Fathoms collection also inaugurates a new line, the Fifty Fathoms Tech, which will encompass all Blancpain watches dedicated to technical diving.

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NOMOS Glashütte at the heart of german watchmaking

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OMOS is proud to call Glashütte its home a small town tucked away between forests and hills, south of Berlin and near Dresden, located in the eastern Ore Mountains. The timepieces made there are world famous, and the watchmakers also count among the very best of their kind.

Only the designation of a few products around the world are as strictly protected as watches from Glashütte. To emphasize the stringent quality standards of this unique town, the appellation "Glashütte" was placed under special protection. The requirements to receive the appellation are all met by NOMOS, who produces their calibers in-house.

The caliber is the heart of every mechanical watch.

That is why NOMOS Glashütte produces all its calibers itself - something which is extremely rare in the world of fine watchmaking. The watchmaking company was originally known for outstanding handwound movements. Now more and more automatic calibers are joining them; they are just as precise, and some are even just as thin.

Entirely self-sufficient: The automatic movements from NOMOS Glashütte wind themselves. They use the power of motion, the rotor turns during jogging or mixing martinis, turning activity into time - with chronometer-level accuracy. They may feature a date, world time mechanism, or be entirely without complications.

Powering the Ahoi neomatik date sky is the movement DUW 6101. An ultra-slim and highly precise design with a unique bi-directional date change mechanism. This ultra slim and highly precise movement followed the innovative DUW 3001 caliber.

Both, at their core, are kept ticking with the NOMOS swing system, the brand's proprietary escapement, also known as a caliber's heart. Setting the right pace with the highest precision.

Ahoi neomatik 38 date sky. Elegant, sporty, and the color of the bright blue sky. Every glance at the time is a taste of freedom. This automatic watch inspires and relaxes. In the office, at the beach, during evenings spent on a rooftop terrace. Water resistant to 20 atm, with a screw-down crown, and powered by the automatic date caliber DUW 6101 with the NOMOS swing system. This watch does its job effortlessly. And it suits every occasion. It has a case diameter of 38.5 millimeters and is available with another appealing dial, the color of warm sand. Now available at The Timpiece Collection. More online: thetimepiececollection.com and nomos-glashuette.com

Bell & Ross BR 03

THE SUBTLE METAMORPHOSIS OF AN ICON

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reative and brilliant changes, inspire.

This notion describes the essence of Bell & Ross' new version of its emblematic BR 03 watch. The BR 03 shares similarities, but has been taken to a higher level by means of a sophisticated evolution.

creative director, who knows about impeccability, says, "With the new BR 03, we modified the proportions of the collection by respecting its canons.

Our goal was to preserve the identity that has made the BR 03 so successful, while adapting it to the new times and maintaining its allure."

The BR 03 collection embodies Bell & Ross' identity and style and has been one of its landmarks as of 2006. Since its inception in 1994, the brand has proudly been the ultimate reference in the field of aviation watches, by meeting the demands of professional users in extreme conditions. Its design principles are inspired in aircraft cockpits and aeronautical instrumentation, which ensures first class performance. Legibility, functionality, precision and reliability are guaranteed in every Bell & Ross watch.

The lightly smaller dimensions of the case - 42 mm to 41 - are delicate and powerful at the same time. They are immediately perceived by the eye and change the look and feeling of the watch. This is enhanced by the lugs, which have now changed from 4.5 mm to 4. These transformations reflect an exciting and newfound rhythm.

The brand is a benchmark in the world of professional aviation watches. It is also respected because it epitomizes the spirit of refinement and good taste. Today, it surprises us by revisiting its worldwide identifiable case. Its legendary "circle within a square, held by four screws" that is reminiscent of the silhouette of cockpit clocks, was a brilliant bid. The story goes like this: the BR 01 made its appearance in 2005 with an imposing 46 mm case. In 2006, the 42 mm model was launched with great success. In 2023 the BR 03 amazes us, once again, with a 41 mm case and other remarkable features.

Same spirit, striking new proportions In the universe of watchmaking design, every millimeter counts. Enlarging or reducing a case is a serious matter. Designers often prefer to start over, rather than altering an iconic model.

Bruno Belamich, Bell & Ross' co-founder and

Design and movement taken to a higher level The evolution of the BR 03 includes a narrower rubber strap and a new automatic movement: the BR-CAL.302, which introduces an extended power reserve of 54 hours. This implies the watch can be left unused and will display the exact time two days later.

The vibrant and breathtaking BR 03 collection is novel and classic at the same time. The brand's iconic models are now powered by the latest automatic BR-CAL.302 caliber and are also water-resistant to 100 meters.

It presents three models in Bell & Ross' black case: Black Matte, Phantom and Heritage, with a resolutely retro look. Three versions in polished steel: Black Steel, Blue Steel and Golden Heritage - with black, blue and brown dials, respectively.

The latter surprises us with a new tone that evokes a trendy vintage spirit with the Heritage concept at its heart. An available copper dial and a military-green dial inspired Bell & Ross' long military heritage.

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Sustainable Luxury Chopard Becomes First Luxury Maison

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To Roll Out Recycled Steel

s a family-run Maison driven by a longterm vision, sustainability has always been a core value for Chopard. Today sees another milestone towards the fulfillment of Chopard's Journey to Sustainable Luxury.

This announcement builds on the existing Lucent Steel - which was launched in 2019 with the iconic Alpine Eagle watch, and made of 70 percent recycled steel - marking a key next step in a multi-year project towards more responsible steel: By the end of 2023, all Chopard steel watches, including bracelets and cases, will include 80 percent recycled steel. By 2025 this figure will rise to a minimum of 90 percent.

Chopard has underlined this commitment by becoming the first luxury Maison to join the Climate Group's SteelZero initiative to work with the industry to speed up the transition to a net zero steel.

This initiative will allow Chopard to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions related to steel, according to key figures from the International Stainless Steel Forum.

"Chopard is committed to a long-term process of responsible sourcing of the raw materials that make their business possible. We are proud of the work we have accomplished in just ten years.

Through our ethical gold sourcing, followed today

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by our commitment to 80 percent recycled steel, we are approaching the ideal of ensuring the production of fully responsible watches and jewellery," explains Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.

Chopard's quest for sustainability is in no way detrimental to the exceptional quality or properties of the materials composing its timepieces.

Chopard Lucent Steel is made using high-quality industrial scraps from Swiss watchmakers, along with high-grade steel from the medical, aerospace and automotive industries.

The unique re-smelting process which creates Chopard Lucent Steel endows it with three unique characteristics. First, it is anti-allergenic and suitable for even the most sensitive, delicate skin. Secondly, its strength makes it 50 percent more resistant to abrasion than conventional steel. Lastly, its superior homogeneous crystal microstructure enables it to reflect the light in a truly unique way. Like diamond, whose brilliance depends on the lowest degree of impurities, this very high-performance steel has far less impu-

rities than conventional steel, guaranteeing a brilliance comparable to that of gold.

Perfecting the composition and manufacture of a steel with these unique properties was the result of more than four years of research and development, as well as work with suppliers to secure enough volume of high-quality recycled steel to roll out Lucent Steel across all Chopard collections.

Lucent Steel stems from Chopard's creation of a local, circular manufacturing loop. All Chopard suppliers for recycled steel are based within 1000km of its manufacturing unit, either in Switzerland or its neighbouring countries of Austria, France, Germany and Italy, reducing the need for transportation emissions.

In addition, the scraps resulting from Chopard's manufacturing process are collected and recycled into new high-quality steel by its suppliers.

This circular process limits the extraction of raw materials without compromising the quality integral to all the Maison's activities.

Oris X Bracenet

Changing the Landscape Oris announces a new partnership with the social enterprise Bracenet, which makes accessories from upcylced ‘ghost’ fishing nets - and now spectacular watch dials.

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hen it comes to thinking, behaving and acting sustainably, there are a number of things a company like Oris can do. First, they can look at their set-up and make changes to how they run our business. Second, they can look at how their watches are produced. And third, they can look beyond their immediate surroundings to see how and where they can affect positive change.

After years of hard work and exploration, they're very proud to say that they're active in all three of these areas. They've significantly reduced the environmental impact of their factory at their home in Hölstein; they're expanding their portfolio of sustainable suppliers; and they are fortunate to have partnered with a wide body of pioneering charities, social enterprises, non-profits and businesses with a sustainability profile that matches theirs. They firmly believe that we can only achieve their goal to bring Change for the Better when they work together.

In 2021, they were awarded climate neutral status by the independent organization ClimatePartner, which helped them calculate their global carbon footprint and find formal ways to offset it.

Last year, they released their first Oris Sustainability Report and initiated the Oris Emissions Reduction Programme. Its purpose is to reduce their carbon emissions by 10 per cent a year for three years. It's a tall order, but they're determined.

They're also proud to have collaborated with some of the world's most effective agents of change.

They've produced watches with conservationists and humanitarians, including the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat, Billion Oyster Project and Wings of Hope, which has twice been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

They've also partnered with the Swiss company Cervo Volante to produce watch straps made of sustainably sourced and tanned deer leather.

And now, they're very pleased to introduce a new collaboration with the social enterprise Bracenet and the Oris X Bracenet, a watch with a dial made of "ghost" and end-of-life fishing nets.

Caught in the act Ocean plastic statistics make difficult reading.

For example, scientists believe the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), an area of plastic waste drifting between Hawaii and California, is fourand-a-half times the size of Germany.

That figure was calculated by the environmental engineering organization The Ocean Cleanup, which also estimates that 46 per cent of the GPGP is made up of fishing nets that have been lost or discarded. This is particularly serious because while they may no longer be in use, these "ghost" fishing nets still catch and kill marine life as they hover in the water.

Experts estimate that up to a million tons of fishing nets enter the oceans every year, and that a ghost net will keep fishing for 400-600 years.

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It's only recently that awareness of ghost nets has begun to rise, thanks to the vision and efforts of people like Benjamin Wenke and Madeleine von Hohenthal, founders of our new partner, the social enterprise Bracenet.

They became aware of this grim phenomenon while diving off the coast of Tanzania in 2015 and determined to do something about it. They began making bracelets out of upcycled ghost nets, and Bracenet was born. Today, the company makes a catalogue of products and accessories that transform this potentially life-threatening waste product into something beautiful that also makes a statement: change must come.

Now, they're very proud to introduce the Oris X Bracenet, a special-edition version of the Aquis Date diver's watch with a spectacular dial made of recycled ghost and end-oflife nets.

Making these kaleidoscopic dials involves taking small green, blue and white offcuts and gently warming them until they melt into the raw material. As they cool, they harden into a thin sheet of material. This is then cut to size, planed, and sanded down until it's just 0.3mm thick. The material contains no additives, fillers or glues. No two dials are the same.

There'll be two stainless steel versions of the watch, one with a 43.50 mm case and a second with a 36.50 mm case. Both have automatic mechanical movements and uni-directional rotating bezels, and are water-resistant to 30 bar (300 metres). More importantly, both are symbols of the change they want to see.

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ating back to 1799, Palazzo Ricci, a 220-year-old soon-to-be restored Italian palace, provided the prominent and noble Ricci family with a beautiful home and many memories. Now, this sprawling estate of 18th century nobility will debut as a private residence club in 2024, offering the world a unique opportunity to call the Italian countryside home.

The Palazzo is located in the heart of the "green lung" of Italy, the Abruzzo region, in the medieval-era mountain village of Casoli. Just thirty minutes from the slopes and 30 minutes from the seaside, Casoli is ideally located for summer holidays, especially for those discerning travelers who crave the outdoors, and want a taste of the authentic Italian lifestyle.

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Long before it's upcoming revival, Palazzo Ricci, and the noble Ricci family, entertained dignitaries, royalty, and some of the most famous artists and writers of the time. During World War II, Palazzo Ricci even served as an officer's residence for both German and British regional commanders. Now, there's an opportunity to own a slice of this rich history.

Now, Palazzo Ricci has engaged the most esteemed build and design team in Central Italy to maintain the historic elements of the palace, while still creating modern luxurious amenities. Collectively Palazzo Ricci's architects, engineers and contractors have worked on hundreds of historic renovations including some of the most prized historic buildings in Italy. Palazzo Ricci's construction company, I.E.S. Mammarella, is a certified restoration specialist of historic real estate and artistic interest, having worked on ancient churches and Papal palaces.

Palazzo Ricci's fractional ownership model starts at $100K and includes 5.5 weeks per year. Combining historic charm with modern elegance, the Palazzo's 14 luxuriously appointed residences are made up of one, two, and three bedroom options.

Palazzo Ricci's luxurious and romantic residences are exquisitely furnished, with the finest bedding, and interior décor - everything you expect at the world's finest resorts.

On the property, a sweeping 10,000-square-foot garden, outdoor pool, large screening lounge, game room, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a couples' massage room, a rejuvenating Roman bath, and 24/7 concierge services are available to all residents.

Prospective owners are given an opportunity to buy into a residence class, rather than just one villa, ranging from one-bedroom homes to a penthouse or cottage. Residents will own oneninth of a property and, in turn, a piece of Italian history. With ownership in Palazzo Ricci comes membership to Elite Alliance - providing an opportunity to enjoy other spectacular vacation homes and properties around the world.

Unlike a typical timeshare, fractional ownership gives you ownership rights to the property itself, yet alleviates the many issues absentee homeowners may face in the care and security of their property. While most residence club owners can afford their own holiday home, but can't justify the high cost relative to the amount of personal use. Residence club owners have generous and flexible vacation use, mirroring that of a 'typical' owner of an Italian holiday home.

They also enjoy a long list of Club facilities and personal attention from their Club staff. What they don't have are the high costs of owning and maintaining a luxury home and the responsibilities and worries associated with absentee ownership.

So, if you're thinking of that that perfect vacation home, a taste of the Italian countryside might be just what you need. Look no further than the region of Abruzzo, named by Forbes among the 'Top 10 Places in the World to Live,'as well as 'The Top 10 Places in the World to Invest in Real-Estate' by CBS News. Palazzo Ricci, your home amongst the clouds, awaits.

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breguet.com

Type XX

2057

The Breguet Type XX has accompanied the most experienced pilots since 1954, landing on the wrist with perfect precision.

Make History with us.

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