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Breguet, the innovator.

The Marine 5827 chronograph

Having become a member of the Board of Longitude in Paris in 1814, Abraham-Louis Breguet was appointed Horologer to the French Royal Navy by Louis XVIII the following year. This prestigious title, embodying exceptional scientific competence, is now perpetuated through the Marine collection and the Marine 5827 chronograph, which features a central chronograph minutes and seconds. History is still being written...

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OVE RS E A S Bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, this timepiece is the ideal companion for an extraordinary voyage that reveals a unique perspective on the world. It is the only watch of its kind.

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Our tourbillon ensures highest rate accuracy.

1815 TOURBILLON

The tourbillon is one of the most amazing inventions in watchmaking. It neutralises the effect of gravity to which the oscillator of a mechanical timepiece is exposed and thus increases its rate a c c u r a c y. To b e n e f i t f r o m t h e a c c u r a c y g a i n , t h e w a t c h m u s t b e s e t t a b l e

w i t h e q u a l p re c i s i o n . H owe ve r, t h i s p rove d to b e a h o ro l o g i c a l p ro b l e m t h at remained unsolved for over 200 years. In 2008, Lange finally presented the solution: the patented stop-seconds mechanism for the tourbillon made it possible to precisely halt and set a watch

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Now you can also set it with absolute precision.

Tourbillon with stop-seconds and ZERO-RESET mechanism

endowed with this complication. Now, the 1815 Tourbillon takes this development a step further: thanks to the integration of the Zero-Reset function, the seconds hand jumps to the zero position when the watch is stopped. This allows the minute hand to

be exactly positioned and the watch to be restarted to the second.

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CONTENTS TROPICAL PARADISE

A TASTE OF EUROPE

CHARM AND COMFORT

HEINEKEN REGATTA

PERFECT PAMPERING

WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE

GOURMET DELIGHTS

ANTOINE VERGLAS

LOVELY LANDSCAPES

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And Luxury Art Book is pleased to be part of the scene. We have captured the beauty of your hotel and the island in our portfolios of fabulous photographs. Browse our pages to enjoy the island’s beaches and its varied landscapes, as well as to get a taste of a place that is both sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

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Chers amis, La conservation de la beauté naturelle des Caraïbes est l’une des principales priorités de l’île de Sint Maarten-Saint-Martin. Avec les parcs marins et les réserves naturelles des deux côtés de ce paradis à double nationalité, l’environnement est protégé sur terre comme en mer, afin d’assurer une toile de fond à couper le souffle lors de votre visite.

Luxury Art Book est fier de faire partie de la scène. Nous avons capturé la beauté de votre hôtel et de l’île à travers notre sélection de photographies fabuleuses. Parcourez nos pages pour découvrir les plages de l’île et ses paysages variés, mais aussi pour vous offrir un avant-goût d’un lieu à la fois sophistiqué et cosmopolite.

Luxury Art Book vous accueille sur l’île des amis, dont la beauté naturelle donne le ton pour un séjour fabuleux!

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Dear Guests, What better place for the perfect Caribbean vacation than the Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa! We welcome you to Dawn Beach, where you can make the most of all that the hotel has to offer, from a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool to a swim in the turquoise waters of the sea. In the evening, change gears for a bit of fun at the casino after a lovely meal with fine wine.

The island is big on protecting its natural beauty, and we are doing our part with the addition of solar panels, harnessing the power of the tropical sun for reduced energy usage. A great way to ensure the future of the island.

While you are here, please enjoy Luxury Art Book, in this special edition customized for the hotel. The images capture the essence of the resort, as well as the spirit and charm of the island.

Please enjoy this customized edition of Luxury Art Book, created especially for Holland House. The lovely photographs are your blueprint for a more than perfect vacation!

Sincerely, David Ifrah & Alejandra Padin Director of Sales and Marketing

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Chers hôtes, Quel meilleur endroit pour des vacances parfaites dans les Caraïbes que le Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa! Nous vous accueillons à Dawn Beach, où vous pourrez tirer le meilleur parti de ce que l’hôtel vous propose, que vous préfériez faire un plongeon rafraîchissant dans la piscine luisante ou une baignade dans les eaux turquoise de la mer. En soirée, ralentissez pour vous faire plaisir au casino après un bon repas accompagné d’un excellent vin.

L’île accorde un soin particulier à la protection de sa beauté naturelle, et nous contribuons à cette conservation avec l’ajout de panneaux solaires, en exploitant la puissance du soleil tropical pour une consommation d’énergie réduite. Une excellente façon d’assurer l’avenir de l’île.

Pendant que vous êtes ici, profitez donc du Luxury Art Book, dans cette édition spéciale personnalisée pour l’hôtel. Les images capturent l’essence de la station balnéaire, ainsi que l’esprit et le charme de l’île.

Nous vous invitons à profiter de cette édition personnalisée du Luxury Art Book, créé spécialement pour Holland House. Ces belles photos seront l’ébauche de vacances plus que parfaites!

Cordialement, David Ifrah & Alejandra Padin Director of Sales and Marketing

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TROPICAL PARADISE Glittering waters in stunning shades of aquamarine and deep blue, with powdery beaches and stately palms! Dive into the sea or slip into the pool for a refreshing swim as you unwind into the laidback charm of the Caribbean lifestyle. Relish every aspect of your tropical paradise!

Des eaux scintillantes avec des tons magnifiques d’aigue-marine et de bleu profond, et ses plages de sable agrémentées de palmiers majestueux! Plongez dans la mer ou laissez-vous glisser dans la piscine pour une baignade rafraîchissante tout en vous détendant dans le charme relaxant du style de vie des Caraïbes. Savourez chaque aspect de votre paradis tropical!

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CHARM AND COMFORT Welcome to your home away from home. Settle in and enjoy the stylish interior décor with its great attention to detail, matched with excellent service to treat you in a delightful manner. A true contemporary flair mixed with Caribbean charm for elegance in ambiance and allure.

Bienvenue dans votre maison loin de chez vous. Installez-vous et profitez de la décoration intérieure élégante avec une grande attention aux détails, et un excellent service pour être traité d’une manière exquise. Un vrai style contemporain allié au charme des Caraïbes pour une ambiance élégante et l’esthétique.

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PERFECT PAMPERING Surrender! Shed the stress of daily life as you relax into a special moment of enjoyment at the spa. From the magic of massage to refreshing skin and body treatments, indulge in a dose of perfect pampering from head to toe. The ideal addition to your tropical holiday!

Laissez-vous aller! Libérez-vous du stress de votre vie quotidienne en vous détendant lors d’un moment spécial de plaisir au spa.

Vivez la magie d’un massage aux traitements de la peau et du corps rafraîchissants, laissez-vous choyer de la tête aux pieds. Le complément idéal pour vos vacances tropicales!

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GOURMET DELIGHTS From tropical fruit and juice for a healthy way to kick-start your day, to salads and fresh fish for lunch, plus gourmet menus for dinner, savor every meal under the tropical sun. From feet in the sand to the elegance of world-class dining, the fusion of international cuisines, and fine wines and spirits!

Des fruits et des jus tropicaux pour une façon saine de démarrer votre journée, aux salades et au poisson frais pour le déjeuner et les menus gastronomiques pour le dîner, savourez chaque repas sous le soleil tropical. Les pieds dans le sable, l’élégance des restaurants de classe mondiale, la fusion des cuisines internationales et des vins et spiritueux de qualité!

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L ANDSCAPES Fiery sunsets. Languid lagoons. Scintillating seas of emerald, turquoise, and the deepest of blues. The elements of a tropical landscape that keep you coming back, year after year, to enjoy all the island has to offer, its natural beauty preserved for generations to come.

Les couchers de soleil. Les lagunes langoureuses. Une mer scintillante aux couleurs émeraude, turquoise, et des bleus les plus profonds. Les éléments d’un paysage tropical qui vous font revenir, année après année, pour profiter de tout ce que l’île a à vous offrir, sa beauté naturelle préservée pour les générations à venir.

Yotam Sandak Photography

Yotam Sandak Photography

Yotam Sandak Photography

Yotam Sandak Photography

Yotam Sandak Photography

Yotam Sandak Photography

A TASTE OF

EUROPE

With French and Dutch influences, the island of Saint Martin-Sint Maarten retains a taste of the old world, as seen in its architecture and overall style.

Check out the historic buildings, and the forts that once protected the island from attacks by sea. You’ll find it all, from pirates to pearls!

Avec ses influences françaises et néerlandaises, l’île de Saint Martin-Sint Maarten conserve une saveur du vieux continent, comme on la retrouve dans son architecture et son style général. Découvrez les bâtiments historiques, et les forts qui protégeaient autrefois l’île contre les attaques maritimes. Vous trouverez de tout ici, des pirates jusqu’aux perles!

Yotam Sandak Photography

Yotam Sandak Photography

The epicenter of Caribbean sailing every March, St Maarten proves its prowess on the waves as hundreds of boats compete in the annual Heineken Regatta. From bare-boats to high-tech racing yachts, an international roster of sailors, and parties on the shore, this is one nautical event not to be missed! Épicentre de la voile des Caraïbes chaque mois de mars, St Martin prouve ses prouesses sur les vagues avec des centaines de bateaux en compétition lors de la régate Heineken annuelle.

Des bateaux nus aux yachts de course high-tech, une liste internationale de marins et des fêtes sur le rivage, c’est un événement nautique à ne pas manquer!

Photography by Tim Wright

Photography by Tim Wright

Photography by Laurens Morel

Photography by Laurens Morel

Photography by Laurens Morel

Photography by Laurens Morel

Photography by Laurens Morel

Photography by Carib Web Services

Photography by Carib Web Services

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WONDERS of the UNIVERSE

Stargazing became an obsession for Stephen Thompson, an Irish expat who has lived in Sint Maarten since 1970. By day, he is the owner of the Guavaberry Emporium in Philipsburg; by night he befriends and shoots stars with a variety of astro and regular cameras, setting his sights on the moon, the planets, and the stars of the Milky Way. “I love to show people that there is a lot of exciting stuff going on up there that can be seen without hugely expensive or sophisticated equipment,” he explains.

“When we look up at the sky we are looking back in time. We don’t see what is there, we see what was there when the light beam left there and that can be billions of years ago.”

Stephen continues: “But there is no need to go so far. Scientists spend their whole lives studying the moon and it is close by, only 240,000 miles away. Its reflected light takes only 1.3 seconds to reach us. Light from the sun takes eight minutes. But light from the Andromeda Galaxy takes 2.5 million years to reach us. And we can often see it with the naked eye from a dark sky location on Sint Maarten, St Barth, and Anguilla.”

LUNAR ECLIPSE LUNAR LANDINGS AND IPHONES This photo was taken with a beautiful small telescope from Sint Maarten a few years ago. The Moon is (normally) illuminated by direct light from the Sun. But during a lunar eclipse that light is blocked by the earth. The sun, earth and moon are in a “straight line.” Each lunar eclipse is a bit different. Here we show the “dim” red light, which is reflected by the Earth’s atmosphere. The umbral shadow is blue and the white light is unavoidably overexposed, the thinnest sliver of direct sunlight. Remember that NASA landed men on the moon six times. And brought them back. The last manned lunar landing was in 1972. Most souls living today were not born in 1972. Your iPhone is more a sophisticated computer than those on the lunar-landing vehicles.

IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING For a while the Wind Surf sailed every week at night from Gustavia to Great Bay. A tall ship with full rigging lights on, sailing and swaying towards you on the balmy coast in complete darkness is always exciting. But the tall skinny images taken at 1/100th of a second never quite conveyed the appropriate romance. So this series began as an experiment. We left the shutter open for a few seconds and then 10 and 20 and more.

ST BARTH, TALL SHIPS, STARTRAILS

FROM RIVERS OF MILK TO LIVING FOREVER‌ I became obsessed with capturing the Milky Way Galaxy floating above our neighboring islands, only possible at a certain time of year. The Milky Way is our home galaxy, seen in the photo from within, above and behind the lights of St Barth, St Kitts and St Eustatius. The Milky Way is 100-200,000 light years in diameter, with 100-500 billion stars and maybe as many planets, a densely packed ancient river of white milk flowing across the dark night sky.

Light travels 6 trillion miles in one year. Through fancy telescopes we can see galaxies billions of light years away. There are 150 billion galaxies in the universe. The numbers and distances defy the imagination.

And yet so far, in all this vast cosmos, it is only on our own tiny rocky planet, that intelligent life is known to exist. A basic understanding of the heavens brings wonder and humility and may lead us to care more about our fragile lives and the stewardship of our fragile planet. Life is precious. The Earth is special. If we could only learn to live in harmony with each other and to care more for Mother Earth, the human race could last forever.

ANTOINE

VERGL AS Antoine Verglas is a New York City based, Parisien born photographer. He is known for his aesthetic of intimately capturing the person behind the camera and modernizing lingerie and swimwear photography . He has been published in and continues to shoot for the world’s top fashion and men’s lifestyle magazines such as Elle, Harper’s Baazar, Esquire, GQ Maxim, Sports Illustrated, Vogue, and more. Consequently, he has photographed the biggest celebrities and supermodels.

A.V attended France’s prestigious E.S.C. business school. After graduating, he started his career on the other side of the camera as a host for a popular French television show. He used this as an advantage to transition into fashion photography . His big break came in the late sos when he traveled between NY and LA to capture intimate and personal portraits of budding “supermodels” within their homes. Among these models were Linda Evangelista, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer, and Cindy Crawford.

All of A.V’s black and white photos and interviews were published in French Elle, as well as in several international editions. Verglas is the master of extracting natural beauty and charm from otherwise sexy and enticing photos. His technique to find lighting that embellishes the subject and enhance their beauty has become known as the “Verglas Signature”.

Inspired by certain photographers like Peter Lindberg, Patrick Demarchelier, and Herb Ritts, A.V likes “true, natural beauty,” which he aims to convey through lingerie and swimwear shoots, but also fashion and beauty. A.V spends his time between St. Barth, East Hampton, Paris, and New York City. He has two sons, Julien and Adrien. In 2008, after selling Calypso St. Barth, he and Christiane Celle co-founded the concept store, Clic Gallery. Verglas has published two books of his work: SHOWGIRL (Gravure 2011) and Untitled (Clic 2013). Verglas continues to shoot for campaigns and magazines, and is working on a new book.

Model: Kate Kova

Model: Kate Kova

Model: Kate Kova

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