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For Those Who Celebrate, a Very Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!!! (2 replies)

Jaw — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:03:22 -0500

Have a wonderful Life!!!

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Santoni Opens Boutique at MBS............ (4 replies)

watchculture — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:57:50 -0500

Santoni celebrated their store opening at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands earlier this month. The store was packed with customers and guests from the fashion industry. Giuseppe Santoni flew in from Italy for this special occasion. Two artisan were also present to demonstrate the art of shoemaking.

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Besides shoes, the boutique also carry a wide range of accessories like belts, wallets and bags

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Ferrari Launches the Fastest F12berlinetta in Singapore in conjunction with their F1 Week. (18 replies)

Jaw — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:48:52 -0500

As the Singapore Night Formula One Race about to begin, Ferrari has been busy this week with a series of events raising its already high profile in winning the hearts and minds of car-mad Singaporeans.

One of the highlights is the launch of their fastest road car ever, the 12 cylinder F12berlinetta, and the car will be in open public exhibition from 18th to 23rd of September at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

The Ferrari press release states that "F12berlinetta delivers unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, combined with innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics".

“The rich history of our 12-cylinder models, starting from the very first Ferrari 125S by Enzo Ferrari, continues today with this new F12berlinetta, which is everything Ferrari enthusiasts have come to expect from the Prancing Horse marque, a celebration of beauty, performance and more,” says Simon Inglefield, Head of Region, Ferrari Asia Pacific Other Countries.

The new Prancing Horse 12-cylinder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. It also completes the lap of the Fiorano circuit in 1’23”, faster than any other Ferrari road car.

The remarkable supercar’s perfect balance of uncompromising aerodynamics with harmonious proportions is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina. The typical elements of Ferrari’s front-engined V12 cars are interpreted in an original and innovative way – a coupé with sleek, aggressive lines whose compact exterior dimensions conceal exceptional in-car space and comfort. There are also two new colours developed for this model only---Rosso Berlinetta and Aluminium.

Ferrari said that personalization for every F12berlinetta is possible to suit the needs of individual owners and every single F12berlinetta that leaves Maranello is tailored to a greater or lesser extent around the tastes and needs of its individual owner. To ensure the high standards of quality of each Ferrari, the company has extended its unique, 7 Years Maintenance programme to the F12berlinetta.

F12berlinetta technical specifications

Engine
Type 65° V12
Bore/stroke 94 x 75.2 mm
Total capacity 6262 cc
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Maximum power 545 kW (740 CV) at 8250 rpm
Specific power output 118 CV/l
Maximum torque 690 Nm at 6000 rpm
Maximum revs 8700 rpm
Dimensions and weight
Length 4618 mm
Width 1942 mm
Height 1273 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm
Front track 1665 mm
Rear track 1618 mm
Dry weight* 1525 kg
Kerb weight* 1630 kg
Weight distribution 46% front, 54% rear
Weight/power ratio 2.1 kg/CV
Fuel tank 92 l
Wheels and tyres
Front 255/35 ZR 20 9.5J
Rear 315/35 ZR 20 11.5J
Front (winter tyres) 255/35 ZR 20 9.5J
Rear (winter tyres) 305/35 ZR 20 11.5J
Carbon-ceramic brakes (CCM3)
Front 398 x 223 x 38 mm
Rear 360 x 233 x 32 mm
Electronic controls
ESC Stability control
High-performance ABS/EBD High-performance anti-lock braking system with
electronic brake balance
F1-Trac F1 traction control
E-Diff 3 Third generation electronic differential
SCM-E Magnetorheological damping control with twin solenoids

Gearbox
F1 dual-clutch 7-speed

Performance
Top speed over 340 km/h
0-100 km/h 3.1 sec
0-200 km/h 8.5 sec
Consumption and Emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
Consumption 15l/100 km
CO2 emissions 350 g/km

Jaw

Laurel Wreath Ring (2 replies)

Carl — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:09:33 -0500

I thought that this beautiful piece of jewellery deserves it's own special thread.
Well, I got a nice bonus last week with my paycheck. Extra money, I thought, so it must be there to spend. So, I went to Granville Island: "a sophisticated home to performing arts, art education, dining, artists' studios and workshops, art galleries and a fabulous public market". There is a wonderful leather goods shop and a couple of fabulous jewellery stores, where artisans make their own jewellery.
I came upon one such shop, and took a look at what rings the lovely young lady who who is the artist there had on offer. My eyes were immediately drawn to an exquisite Laurel Wreath ring - one of a kind - which turned out to be exactly my size:

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Although I have many rings, this one instantly became my favourite. Most special, being one of a kind, and meeting the artist who created it.

Cheers,
Carl

To me, the most beautiful car ever produced (no replies)

Carl — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:46:16 -0500

I was enjoying a gelato at my favourite Italian Coffee House tonight, when a gorgeous 1960s Jaguar Mark II drove by. There are very few around, and even fewer in the beautiful condition this one is in.

The Mark II was produced from the late 50s until around the mid 60s. Using the 3.8 liter straight six cylinder engine found in the XK series. The XK series was beautiful, but I always found the style and proportion of the Mark II to be the best, and I still do.

I still love the proportions of this car! Even the wheels are nice and large. In those days, I always thought the North American cars had wheels that were too small. Not so with this beauty! Elegant and very sporty at the same time.

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One night, in 1962, my Father came home driving one of these. A beautiful old English white, with a stunning red leather interior. I was only 13 at the time, and I had never seen a more beautiful car, nor have I since. Well, we only had the car for two days. My father was test driving it. In those days, you could leave your car at the dealership, and they would let you drive a car for a day or two. This Jaguar was only one of many different cars my father was testing, to replace our 1954 Mercury Monarch.

Anyway, the second night we took it out, my father said there was a flaw in the windscreen, which bothered his eyes. They thought maybe it was a faulty windscreen, so they replaced it, and my father tried the car again. Unfortunately, it was the shape of the windscreen, so that was the end of the Mark II for our family. Every time I see one, to this day, I remember it so well. The smell of the new all-leather interior. And there was real wood panelling everywhere. At that age, my brother and I were intrigued with the small wooden tables that folded down out of the front seatbacks. Not to mention the beautiful sound of that engine. It was not to be. I was disappointed for days!

Just a short story I thought I would share.

Cheers,
Carl

Who says the Swiss do not have sense for humour ? (4 replies)

MarkS — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:00:07 -0500

Things started like that in February 2012 :

In the meantime, Sebi & Paul did a great job: Getting Switzerland Ready For Summer

Visit Switzerland this summer.

And the Italian poison runs deeper…The new Viper (4 replies)

Martin Green — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:39:10 -0500

And the Italian poison runs deeper…The new Viper

As a self-proclaimed petrol head I have a strong preference for Gran Tursimo’s from Italy, United Kingdom and the United States. Large, comfortable cars, created with passion and crafted with expertise. Powerful, luxurious yet never true athletes. A pretty determent taste with one exception…..the Dodge Viper!

Conceived in the brains of Racecar legend Carroll Shelby and (then) Chrysler President Bob Lutz, in the late 1980’s the Viper was meant to become a modern interpretation of the famous AC Cobra. They build the car like only American’s can. They took the V10 engine of a Dodge truck and shipped it to a company that was part of the Chrysler empire in those days…..Lamborghini! The brand of the raging bull was founded itself by a tractor manufacturer and had no problem recasting the block and head into aluminum. Although this made the engine a lot lighter, it did not change it’s volatile potential, because the V10 Chrysler shipped to Italy wasn’t exactly the smallest; 488 cubic inches/ 8,0 liter. And when you put an engine like this in a sports car that has a total weight of 3,284 lb/ 1,490 kg……

How it all began; 1st generation Viper

It was thanks to this engine that the first generation Viper (1992 – 1995) produced 400 bhp, enough to provide the driver with explosive performance. This is also what set the Viper apart from the crowd. While even your grandmother can take the Corvette or 911 to pick up her prescription from Walgreen’s, this was not the case for the Viper. Because of the enormous engine it could be driven quite well at lower speeds, but one had to always realize that you where not driving a car, but a force of nature! Respect was and is the key to drive a Viper fast and safe. A lack of it, even for a brief moment, can be fatal. No safety features in this car can provide you with even the smallest margin of error, for the simple reason that there aren’t any! Even the steering wheel in the first generation viper came, very un-American, without an airbag. It is just you and a huge engine, and although this was all brought together by breathtaking bodywork, it was still as subtle as a cutting your steak with a chainsaw.

Because of this, although some might say despite, the Viper became a huge success. Not as successful as the Corvette, but for that was the Viper also too rough and too expensive. Over the years, Chrysler did develop the Viper into a more contemporary car, but compare this from going from an old fashioned canon to a modern howitzer. The engine size was enlarged to 510 cubic inches / 8,4 liter, and the power output has risen to 600 bhp. Thanks to numerous smaller and larger changes, the 4th generation Viper was the sharpest knife in the box. In the hands of an experienced driver it was hard to beat a Viper, even when you brought powerhouses like the Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 Turbo or the Corvette Z06.

5th Generation Viper; Ready to roll!

Now after a brief, 2-year retirement is the Viper back with the 5th generation. A lot has changed and a lot stayed the same. Changed is first of all Chrysler itself. Lamborghini isn’t part of the Chrysler-empire since it was sold in 1994. In an ironic twist of events and as a result of the crisis in the American car industry is it now Chrysler self that is owned by an Italian company! Fiat now controls the American brand. Of course does Fiat makes cute, little cars like the 500, but it also owns some of the crème de la crème of Italian car manufacturing; Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Ferrari. These brands know how to make some of the best sports cars in the world, and that knowledge can most certainly help to bring the Viper to the next level.

Sound is unfortunately horrible, but seeing the new Viper actually driving does makes this video worth while!

What is the next level for the Viper? Well, that is the shocker. Although Viper sales where never bad, Chrysler (read Fiat) would like to see a better return on its investment in this new generation and in order to do that they not only need to seduce current Viper owners but also get a new clientele who now drive performance cars from other brands. To do this, the Viper had to become a little bit more friendly…. However, don’t think that they turned the Viper into a nice clown that pat kids on the head and gives them balloons. No, think more like the legendary performance of Keith Ledger as the Joker. Yes, the Viper now has electronic stability control…..but that is government required these days. It has launch control….which is a good thing because it makes you get more mileage out of your expensive set of tire. It has a few, only a few, electronic safety angels build in……which are driver adjustable and can even turned off like they never existed. So the 5th generation is the old and the new Viper in one, you just have to choose which one you want to drive when you take off.

This engine is about as powerful as your local powerplant. In the past high tech tuning companies like Hennessey have added turbo's to the Viper, giving it 1.000 bhp+!

And taking off you will, because the Viper still has the 510 cubic inches / 8,4 liter V10, although it pumps out now 640 bhp! This will result in a 0-60 mph (0-96 kmh) in just above 3 seconds and will end your adrenaline rush at 200+ mph (320+ kmh). Also important is that the new generation is 50% stiffer then the previous generation and that is something that you most certainly will appreciate when you put the car through it’s paces. What you also will appreciate is that the weight split is still 49% front and 51% back. No word on how extensive the help was from Fiat, but it would have been foolish if they didn’t use that expertise to also benefit the Viper.

The part of the Viper you will see most likely the longest when spotted in the wild

A thing they most certainly put some Italian style in is the interior. Although always practical, the interior was not the reason you bought a Viper. With the magnificent interiors of Porsche, but also Aston Martin’s V8 and Masterati’s Gran Turismo, they had to upgrade and they did. Functionality is still the key factor but it has now more flair and refinement.

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This is especially true when you opt for the Viper GTS, instead of the standard Viper. This one was created to give the car a more luxurious, sporty feeling. Not so much to make it faster, because it isn’t, but more so to seduce customers from other brands who are accustomed to this type of finish. On both Vipers an ACR (American Club Racer) package is optional. It saves you 40 lb/18 kg, and add’s light weight breaks and stiffer suspension. Unlike the 1999 Viper ACR, is an oversized wing this time not included in the package.

American muscle meets Italian style; Gucci on steroids!

That is not so much a pity since the Viper not only has a tremendously good-looking interior but also a breathtaking exterior. You will immediately recognize it as a Viper, simply because cars with hoods this long are not that common anymore. The back is also still cut short, but now feature high tech looking LED break lights, that we can also find in the front by the way. Exhaust pipes still end just passed your door and the whole care has tons of carbon fiber details in its bodywork. Unique is also that this is the first generation Viper where the coupe is introduced before the targa/convertible version. Will it come? Chrysler/Fiat would be foolish if it didn’t!

One other major change is the name, since the new Viper is no Dodge but SRT. This stands for Street & Racing Technology and is to Dodge what AMG is to Mercedes, or RUF to Porsche. A pity? Well, what’s in a name? It is still every bit a Viper, although the Italian poison now not only runs in it’s heart, but also just below it’s skin, ready to bite you and inject you with the adrenaline rush of a lifetime!

Cufflink & Watches... why not both? (9 replies)

eddiesng — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 05:04:36 -0500

My new cufflink and more pictures to come...

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Both these round cufflinks have balance wheels that oscillate when fully wound.

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I have to find time to take pictures of my entire range. It has been awhile since :)-D

a limited edition you probably do not expect.... (2 replies)

time2tic — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:05:00 -0500

Kiwi yoghurts are like high end watches these days, and they come with their very own limited editions.
I don't know how they retain value over time or age for that matter....

as usual... time will tell (well, if I can save one from the other family members, that is)

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tools for manual thinking (no replies)

time2tic — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:29:28 -0600

I believe in the power of "thinking with the hands".
for this purpose, I use pen and paper.
I recently acquired a modest Aurora Ipsilon and rediscovered the pleasure of writing with a nice foutnain pen, filled with a good ink and a smooth piece of paper. (I know, it is so 20th century).

then my passion for photography took over.
here is one shot of the ipsilon.

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Chopard Co-President and Creative Director Caroline Scheufele Wins amfAR Award of Courage (press release). (no replies)

Jaw — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:19:18 -0600

Contents are as supplied by Chopard.

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Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, was honored at the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) annual black-tie gala for her brave and enduring commitment to the fight against AIDS on 7th of February 2012, a cause that she has always felt particularly passionate about. She received the Award of Courage from long-time friend David Furnish.

“When one has been given so much in life,” Scheufele commented, “it is only natural that one should give back in one way or another.”

Caroline has been a committed supporter of amfAR for many years, most notably through her steadfast support of the annual Cinema Against AIDS gala, which is organized during the Cannes International Film Festival. Caroline and Chopard have been instrumental in the success of the Cinema Against AIDS event series, which has raised nearly $70 million for amfAR’s initiatives to end the AIDS epidemic since 1996.

The exclusive gala dinner at Cipriani Wall Street was hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and celebrated honorees Roberto Cavalli, Caroline Scheufele, and Goldman Sachs Gives.

Elizabeth Hurley and Karolina Kurkova were some of the guests who sparkled in Chopard. Other guests included Alessandra Ambrosio, Giovanna Battaglia, Cindy Crawford, Alexa Chung, Jennifer Hudson, Karlie Kloss, Heidi Klum, Leighton Meester, Julianne Moore, Carine Roitfeld, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, Anja Rubik, Molly Sims, Harvey Weinstein and others.

The evening paid homage to amfAR’s late Founding International Chairman, Dame Elizabeth Taylor with a video tribute and special performance by opera singer Michelle Johnson, who sparkled in Chopard. After dinner, guests enjoyed a live auction followed by a performance by Theophilus London and Janelle Monáe. The excitement continued with music spun by DJ Michaelangelo

Since 1998, the amfAR New York Gala has become one of New York City’s most successful and high-profile AIDS benefits and has raised more than $12 million to date for essential AIDS research, prevention, and education.

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About Caroline Scheufele:

Caroline Scheufele devotes a great part of her energy and passion to creative design. In 1985, she produced the first line of jewelry, Happy Diamonds, for Chopard, which up until then had exclusively been a watchmaker. Later on, she brought Chopard into the world of Haute Joaillerie, by creating collections such as Red Carpet and Animal World. She has contributed to the international exposure of the brand by connecting its image with cinema and iconic events such as the Cannes International Film Festival, of which Chopard has been the official partner since 1998. Thanks to bold and constant determination, Scheufele has succeeded in propelling the 150-year-old company to the forefront of the Haute Joaillerie arena and the world’s most glamorous red carpet events.

In addition to her insatiable creativity, Scheufele is also a devoted philanthropist. For many years, Scheufele and her family have leveraged Chopard’s reputation to help charitable causes.

In addition to her strong commitment to amfAR, Caroline has been creating a watch collection for the past 12 years dedicated to and inspired by her dear friend Sir Elton John, of which a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF). Chopard also partners with EJAF’s Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles and their White Tie & Tiara Ball, which takes place annually in Windsor, UK. In 2007, Scheufele received the “Enduring Vision Award” from EJAF for her “exceptional support.”

Through sponsorship activities, Chopard supports the José Carreras Leukaemia Foundation and The Prince’s Foundation. Since 2010, Chopard has been in partnership with the WWF’s Tiger Initiative and in 2011, joined the Responsible Jewellery Council.

About amfAR:

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $340 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.

"The Beauty of a Second" - Wim Wenders for Montblanc (no replies)

MarkS — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:56:03 -0600

Discover the project "The Beauty of a Second"

The Truth About Bottled Water (3 replies)

MarkS — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:30:58 -0600

While many might appreciate coffee, tee and stronger beverages, water still is among the best for your brain and cells.

Penn & Teller have reviewed the subject for us a few years ago and I bet it is still true today.

Where do you source your water ?

when a man flies in formation with two jets (7 replies)

MarkS — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:09:19 -0600

Breitling can't be far.

We know Yves Rossy, aka Jetman, for crossing the Channel, flying around the Grand Canyon. Recently he did something I wouldn't have dreamed of.

Somewhere above the Swiss Alps, he joined two L-39C Albatros planes from the Breitling Jet Team and flew in formation with them. Isn't it amazing when thinking Yves steers his engine only with his body?

Will planes get obsolete in a close future ?

Check out by yourself, the video as at the end

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Another top-flight feat makes aviation history. After crossing the Channel, flying alongside two Boeing Stearman biplanes carrying the Breitling Wingwalkers, looping the loop around a hot-air balloon and hurtling across the sky over the Grand Canyon, Yves "Jetman" Rossy has shifted up yet another gear with a formation flight alongside two jets from the Breitling Jet Team. The world’s first jet-powered man jumped off a helicopter with his rigid wing equipped with four jet engines. Adjusting his trajectory and altitude by his body movements alone, he then performed aerobatic figures above the Swiss Alps in the company of two L-39C Albatros planes from the Breitling Jet Team, the world’s largest professional civilian aerobatics team performing on jets. A stunning show – and a major new accomplishment supported by Breitling, the privileged partner of worldwide aviation.

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When you pour Italian passion in cars..... (9 replies)

Martin Green — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:18:24 -0600

When people call me a bit of a petrolhead I can only plead guilty. But of course there are cars and cars. Last summer I visited an Italian car festival at the Dutch racetrack of Zandvoort. Very special about this racetrack is that it is build in the sand dunes that seperate the sea and beach from the mainland. It was a wonderful day with lots of sun, cars and there for......pictures!

Of course no Italian car festival without Ferrari!

Ferrari old style

Ferrari Enzo; most certainly impressive but to call it beautiful?

High performance engines like the Enzo need a lot of air

The engine that needs the tons of air

The Enzo's taillights that fortunately also made it to some of the other models

I was very surprised to see a lot of cars in other colors then expected (read Rosso Corsa)

The rims looked amazing on a Ferrari this color

So 70's! Ferrari 412 and one of my favorites because it has a understatement not common to Ferrari and is a true GT

Big fan of Maserati and although I prefer the coupe is this GranCabrio a beauty!

Mean...beautiful....both?

Impressive is also that is can comfortably hold 4 people!

Three Maserati's from three different times

Dated? Perhaps, but nothing less impressive

Old cars have delightfully old engines!

The older the better?

DeTomaso Pantera.....no words needed!

Even the parking lot was a lot of fun!

Lamborghini Jarama; a bull of a car you don't see often

Loved the color of this Maserati 3200 GT

Also Alfa Romeo was there with something new...

And something a little older......this one was designed by Zagato!

Italian passion doesn't always mean big cars; a Fiat 500 Abarth

The rims of the modern version of the Fiat 500 Abarth....

A beautiful day

The first 24 hours of the Volvo Ocean Race (1 reply)

MarkS — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:10:31 -0600

The boats are not on the Atlantic yet and first problems have appeared.

Good Luck for the rest of the race !

MontBlanc - Villeret (3 replies)

Zdenek — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:59:51 -0600

Enjoy!!

Interesting Jewellery Section:- The Chopard Manta Ray Bracelet. (7 replies)

Jaw — Sun, 27 May 2012 02:21:13 -0500

Part of the Chopard Red carpet High Jewellery multi-gem set bracelet collection. The pair of manta rays are set with purple sapphires and designed to be floating on foaming sea waves. Candy to my eyes...

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Michelin Star Celebrity Chef Philippe Rochat's Media Circus - Hilarious! (4 replies)

Jaw — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:52:51 -0500

This week marks the Singapore tour of celebrity chef Philippe Rochat.

The good thing is Singaporeans will finally get to try the good food prepared by the well known Rochat, who has supposedly transferred his whole kitchen to the St. Regis Hotel in Singapore in order to give his best to the Singaporean diners.

Certainly we have to respect and admire the 4 sponsors who have spent big bucks in order to give more privileges to their respective VIP customers, but Rochat's choice of one bank and 3 watch brands as his expensive sponsors seems a bit mercenary on his part. I can understand if he chooses sponsors each from different industries, but 3 watch brands on the same tour sounds a bit inconsiderate to me.

Although I understand the sponsors' objective is a noble one, they should also expect (rightly so) some kind of publicity value to advertise their sponsorship for their big spendings. When 3 watch brands are involved with the same chef and the same tour, it will be interesting to see the celebrity being associated with all 3 watch brands. friendship? prestigious brands? or just sponsorship money he is after?

In the world where money talks, and as someone familiar with the business scene, I will accept and understand this commercial world of ours. While I will expect all 3 watch brands to advertise their Rochat association as they should, I personally will admire the brands who do the least publicity. And if, in the unlikely event that one or more brands are bold enough not to publicise their association with this chef, then I will really worship the brand.

Let's see..... :-)

Always looks better in actual (no replies)

madonna — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:28:58 -0500

I was able to walk around at Marina Bay Sands mall last month and i'm amazed to see the actual looks of the most prestigious watches in the line. I took few photos, really few.. (:D

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sorry for low res photos, took it through my phone. :S

what do you do with your iPad? (no replies)

Wimster — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:58:04 -0500

LOL >:D<

Hanhart Ambassador Elmar Geulen "Mr. Hayabusa" Will Attempt to Set Another Morocycle Speed Record. (1 reply)

Jaw — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:26:24 -0500

According to a press release issued by Hanhart, their ambassador Elmar Geulen, who has broken the motorcycle speed record will attempt to to set a new world speed record for road-licensed motorcycles of over 350 km/h in September 2011.

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"Mr. Hayabusa"

Here is our best wishes.

Jaw

Would you buy a "Tourbillon" like Pen? TF Est. 1968 "Tourbillon" Pen. (4 replies)

Jaw — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:39:38 -0500

Well, since there is no time and I don't see a real escapement, I guess it is not a real Tourbillon cage. But perhaps Tourbillon fans will still get excited?.

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Döttling Customised Collectors' Room Concept... (2 replies)

Jaw — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:24:26 -0500

Döttling, the top luxury watch safe creator can now provide all-in-one Collectors' Room Concept.

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Part of the Press Release said "Whether for watches or clocks, jewelry, artifacts, or weapons – private collections of supreme quality require representative and safe rooms. Creating an exquisite setting for the finest precious items, from basic planning to the development of the design concept and all the way to the final execution, is a challenge which our specialists in wood, metal, leather, and design are predestined to master. With its “Collector rooms.”

The same release stated "Döttling is now offering a product range which leaves nothing to be desired for end customers as well as architects and planners. The first step is choosing between two basic principles: a fully secured room with Döttling high-security access, or a room which can be entered regularly, with Döttling safes which are naturally integrated into the rest of the furnishings. The most exquisite materials and high-security glass cabinets for showcasing special exhibits complete the product portfolio".

For a watch collector who already has everything, perhaps this could be another indulgence; and keeping your watches safe too :-)

Jaw

Eva Herzigova Spotted with Chopard Emerald and Diamond Rings and Earrings at Cannes Film Festival. (no replies)

Jaw — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:35:55 -0500

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Set with two round-cut emeralds each weighing 13.79 carats within an openwork diamond surround with emerald briolette cascades. Red Carpet High Jewellery Collection Emerald and Diamond Ring. Set with an emerald-cut emerald weighing 24.01 carats and 2 triangular-cut diamond showers.

Official launch of Corthay in South East Asia .............. (12 replies)

watchculture — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:37:48 -0500

Official launch of Corthay in South East Asia

Pierre Corthay was awarded the highest recognition of “Maitre d’Art” for his mastery in the art of shoesmaking craft in France. All his shoes are made in his workshop in Paris. His bespoke service and ready-to-wear line was exhibited during this launch at the Malmaison by The Hour Glass.

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Wong Mei Ling’s opening speech with Pierre Corthay

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Pierre Corthay, his shoes are works of art…

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PRESS RELEASE: TAG Heuer LINK...........Smart Phone (1 reply)

watchculture — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:50:18 -0500

The First Swiss Luxury Smart Phone

TAG Heuer LINK

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When Swiss Watchmaking Heritage meets Avant-Garde Technology

What happens when a Swiss watchmaker, world renowned since 1860 for its skilled
workmanship, precision engineering and avant-garde design, extends its savoir-faire to the
leading edge of 21st century communication technology?
The answer is the TAG Heuer LINK, the first Swiss luxury touchscreen smartphone,
operating on Android.

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TAG Heuer LINK: A World Premiere

The TAG Heuer LINK is the ultimate communication tool. Swiss-engineered, French-built, and powered by the world’s most advanced operating system, it shares the core values of every breakthrough TAG Heuer creation: advanced design and materials, peerless handassembled and finished craftsmanship, unsurpassed reliability, and a total commitment to the avant-garde.

The first luxury smartphone with a tactile screen, it is also the first equipped with upgradeable Google Android software, meaning unparalleled access and connectivity. Android’s ability to switch quickly between applications brings incomparable multitasking power, making the TAG Heuer LINK one of the fastest phones on the market: menus open at lightning speed, tabs are super responsive, web pages load with virtually no lag time, and access to news and weather widgets and Skype messaging is instantaneous. A superlative design object and a powerful resource, a pleasure to hold and delight to use, the TAG Heuer LINK is essential equipment for adventurers, sportsmen and business executives. With it, a world of exclusivity and prestige is, literally, at your fingertips.

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TAG Heuer LINK: Mastering Speed with 1 GHZ of processor power

When TAG Heuer launched the MERIDIIST in 2008, the world’s first Swiss-engineered communications instrument, it mastered an entirely new realm of high technology. The TAG Heuer LINK, the world’s first Swiss-engineered smartphone, enriches the offer even further. Unlike anything else on the luxury market, the TAG Heuer LINK is a high-performance machine of unprecedented functionality. Extreme reliability and robustness are guaranteed through a battery of quality tests well exceeding industry standards. Stand out features include lightning-fast connectivity, 16-million color screen resolution, a large 3.5’’ display, a high-definition 5-mega-pixel auto-focus camera, 11 hours of music play time, and, through its avant-garde Android operating system, download access to over 250,000 applications. It also comes fully loaded with a host of TAG Heuer add-ons: customized screen designs, widgets, animations, wallpapers, icons and ring tones.

Swiss Watchmaking tradition allied with the latest in hi-tech telephony

The TAG Heuer LINK is instantly recognizable as a top-end TAG Heuer product, avant-garde both for its ergonomic design and its very contemporary elegance. Motion, purity, curve, precision, a shimmering dynamism in its form and silhouette — these are its signature values.

The luxury handset is composed of classic watch components and cutting-edge technology. Fully shockproof, the body is engineered like the case of a TAG Heuer watch. As airtight and locked-down as a strong box, it provides full protection of the precious contents — your videos, photos, files and data — sealed in its interior.

Other signature TAG Heuer references include the screws on the handset’s reinforced chassis, which echo those on the casebacks of TAG Heuer chronographs. The unique autolock system on the side, which gives quick access to the SIM card, the connection port and the memory card, sports the TAG Heuer’s shield in black lacquer and looks like a classic TAG Heuer timepiece crown.

A luxury design object of ultimate prestige and performance

Luxuriously crafted and detailed, the TAG Heuer LINK incorporates the most prestigious materials and advanced components in the watchmaking and automotive worlds, including black PVD, diamonds and rose gold. The mirror-polished and fine-brushed stainless steel is premium grade surgical 316L, corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic. The big display front is made from visually stunning, lightweight, and highly damage-resistant Gorilla glass®. The exclusive, hand-worked coverings are in calfskin, alligator or lizard. Every material, precious stone and exotic skin or leather is sourced within the strictest industry standards.

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Exclusively launched in TAG Heuer retailers in July 2011, the TAG Heuer LINK is the essential work hard/play instrument, ideal for business and entertainment. Like the watchmaking heritage that inspires it, it delivers avant-garde luxury with uncompromising strength, precision and reliability. A communications instrument of uncompromised calibre and capabilities, it shares the pinnacle of high-performance engineering and innovation with its partner, the MERIDIIST. Like it, the TAG Heuer LINK seriously upgrades the way the world connects.

"Tribute to the Montblanc" Pen and Accessories Collection. (1 reply)

Jaw — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:54:39 -0500

In honour of the Majestic Europe's Summit, it's namesake luxury brand Montblanc pays tribute with a new range of Writing Instruments and accessories. Contents below are as supplied by Montblanc.

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“Tribute to the Mont Blanc” Collection

Montblanc honours Europe’s iconic summit and its namesake with a collection of writing instruments, jewellery and leather goods

Dominating the European continent, few natural milestones have fascinated generations like the imposing Mont Blanc. Since the brand was founded over a century ago, Montblanc has been associated with Europe’s highest summit, using the mystical mountain’s name as its own. The six glaciers and peak of the majestic mountain or “Montblanc star” has become the brand’s logo and is widely recognized as a symbol of Montblanc’s commitment to excellence, exclusivity, enduring quality.

Montblanc is now honoring Europe’s most impressive peak with the introduction of the “Tribute to Mont Blanc” Collection which not only features a unique interpretation of the iconic Meisterstück Writing Instrument in snow white but a selection of jewellery and leather pieces for both men and women. Celebrating the natural beauty of the Mont Blanc, the collection has been crafted using different stones and materials, reflecting the snow, ice and rocky surfaces that make up Europe’s snowy summit. Every design detail and the intricate craftsmanship of each piece will reflect the spirit and magnitude of the Mont Blanc.

Because Montblanc believes in the importance of preserving the natural beauty of this mountain region for future generations, the sale of the ‘’Tribute to the Mont Blanc’’ Collection will support projects and organizations that work toward the protection and maintenance of the iconic Mont Blanc range.

Meisterstück Tribute to the Mont Blanc

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While the ergonomic shape of the original design has been maintained, the Meisterstück Tribute to the Mont Blanc has been masterfully and dramatically transformed from its distinctive black to a pure white lacquer paying tribute to the snow of the mountain: White for eternity. Furthermore, the Montblanc emblem at the top of the cap has been crafted from snow crystal to reflect the glaciers of the Montblanc Massif and its eternal ice. The platinum plated forefront of the writing instrument has been delicately engraved with the impressive panorama of the Montblanc Massif, with each peak named.

“Tribute to the Mont Blanc” Leather Accessories

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The symbolic and pure white of the Mont Blanc glaciers is also the inspiration behind the collection’s accessories crafted from the finest imprinted white leather. The organizer, the ladies’ purse, men’s wallet and pen case have all been lined with jacquard leather to complete the luxurious look and feel of these pieces. Without a doubt, the radiant white colour of the leather makes a clear statement and contrasts sharply with the black leather used in the traditional Meisterstück collections.

“Tribute to the Mont Blanc” Jewellery Collections

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Montblanc is introducing “Tribute to the Mont Blanc” pieces across its Men’s Fine Jewellery, Men’s Classic and Ladies´ Silver Jewellery Collections. The pieces have been designed to embody the bold presence of the Mont Blanc while using finer details to capture the mountain’s mystical side. Like the formidable peak, Montblanc has a meaningful story to tell.

The different materials used convey the beauty of the Mont Blanc. For women’s pieces: milky quartz like the snow-covered summit of the glacier, vibrant blue lace agate like the sky above, translucent rose quartz like the blossoming of Alpine roses. For men’s collections: stainless steel or platinum featuring intriguing dome-shaped hard stones in either black onyx or white opaque howlite, adorned with a 0.06ct Montblanc Diamond on each peak. With this unusual combination, Montblanc marries the boldness of mountain stone with the luxury of fine diamonds.

The Collection marries classic design with a contemporary twist. Just like the Mont Blanc – an unpredictable force, these pieces reflect the aesthetics of the mountain: they are bold and strong but will surprise with their unconventional details. The Montblanc ‘’Tribute to the Mont Blanc’’ Collection will be available in Montblanc boutiques worldwide from June 1st 2011

Alexa Chung spotted with Chopard Diamond Pendant Necklace at Cannes Film Festival 2011.. (no replies)

Jaw — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:32:35 -0500

Necklace with a pear-shaped brown-yellow diamond pendant (80.38 cts) set with pear-shaped diamonds on platinum. Worn by Alexa Chung during Cannes Film Festival

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Beautiful People at the Inaugural ScreenSingapore International Film Festival Sponsored by Chopard. (2 replies)

Jaw — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:38:02 -0500

The ScreenSingapore International Film Festival was held from 5th to 11th June 20011 with countless movie showings, celebrities cocktail and Chopard Parties and here are just a few of the hundreds of the Photographs of Celebrities who were present at the Festival. Most of them were wearing Chopard jewelleries and watches.

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Aya Osama.

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Coco.

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Fernando Noriega & Luke Brandon Field.

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Fiona Xie.

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Hossan Leong.

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Chopard South East Asian Managing Director Mr Patrick Normand and his Mrs.

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Shekhar Kapur.

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Tom Hanks.

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Vaness Wu.

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Zhang ziyi.

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Zhang Ziyi & Lee Byun Hun.

Jaw