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NEWS
G O O D LI FE
PATEK PHILIPPE
ZERMATT REINTERPRETATION OF THE
THE BIGGER PICTURE BELOVED 5905 CHRONOGRAPH
ED ITO R I A L
Dear readers,
We welcome you to the beginning of a new era for Haute Horlogerie

Schindler.
We are proudly entering 2022 with the opening of our new boutique “Patek
Philippe by Schindler” at Bahnhofstrasse 15 and a new Zenith pop-up store
very close to our main boutique.
A new energetic team which is ready to warmly welcome customers,

exchange the knowledge and passion for the watchmaking and jewelry world,
is expecting you in Zermatt.
In the pages of the fourth edition of our magazine, we invite you to have
a closer look at a fine selection of watches and jewelry, carefully picked for
you by the new Schindler team. They perfectly embody the extraordinary
world of high-end jewelry and watchmaking, while transmitting the essence
of individuality.
Oenology, art, literature and design will also be topics of this magazine -
hoping to inspire your thoughts and trigger your interests.
We are looking forward to welcome you in our boutiques and share

memorable moments together.
Your Schindler Team
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SUM M A RY
10. BOUTIQUES Haute Horlogerie Schindler, ambassadors of perfection
12. NEWS PATEK PHILIPPE Reinterpretation of the Beloved 5905 Chronograph
14. TREND VINTAGE A very special Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96
16. INTERVIEW Mike Horn, an interview with a child of the frost
20. NEWS TUDOR Dive into neo-vintage with the Black Bay Fifty-Eight
22. O’CLOCK Our selection of watches
30. NEWS CHOPARD Mille Miglia 2021 race edition : one race, two watches
32. INTERIOR DESIGN Swiss style
34. SHINING Our selection of jewellery

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38. WELLNESS Five spas where you can recharge
40. WHAT’S NEW Wellendorff flexible gold
42. WHAT’S NEW The iconic Fifty Fathoms
44. ZOOM Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet | Piaget Polo Skeleton
46. NEWS ZENITH The Chronomaster Sport at its Zenith
48. WEEKEND Geneva, a journey into watchmaking
50. GETAWAY High-riding architects, the most beautiful hotels of the swiss Alps
38 52. LIBRARY On hands and letters
56. GOURMET The flavours of Valais
76 58. OENOLOGY In vino veritas, discovering the grape varieties of Valais
60. TREND VINTAGE Vintage Rolex, movie stars
62. CULTURE Mechanical watchmaking now listed as world heritage
64. GETAWAY Between heaven and hearth, the most beautiful swiss villages
70. WHAT’S NEW Vacheron Constantin, women in black
72. WHAT’S NEW Piaget unveils its new Polo Date in a 36 mm version
74. GUIDE A piece of jewellery for every occasion
76. GOOD LIFE Zermatt, the bigger picture
78. INTERVIEW A meeting with Andy Wong

B O UTI QUE
HAUTE HORLOGERIE
SCHINDLER
In the heart of Zermatt, Schindler

represents a meeting point and
a place of trust for all watch
and jewellery lovers. A team of
enthusiasts will welcome you at the
shop, providing you with outstanding
service to guide you in your choices
and help you find a special treasure.
Over the past 42 years, the boutique located at

the bottom of the famous Matterhorn owned by
families Aufdenblatten and Sieber has managed
to earn the trust of an international clientele
thanks to its attentive and cheerful staff and its
collections combining the boldest new creations
with timeless classic pieces.

Switzerland’s top brands are on display at
the original Schindler boutique, which is
ideally located on Zermatt’s main street, the
Bahnhofstrasse. Two additional and newly
opened Schindler boutiques can be found in
the same street: The Patek Philippe boutique by
Schindler and the seasonal Zenith pop-up. All
three stores will offer watch enthusiasts a new
experience, giving them the opportunity to (re)
discover their favourite brands.
B O UTI QUE
Haute Horlogerie Schindler SA

Multibrand
Bahnhofstrasse 5, 3920, Zermatt, Switzerland.
Zenith Pop-Up Store

Bahnhofstrasse 14, 3920, Zermatt, Switzerland.
Patek Philippe by Schindler

Bahnhofstrasse 15, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.
www.schindler-zermatt.ch
schindler@zermatt.ch
Tel : +41 (0)27 967 11 18
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PATEK PHILIPPE
REINTERPRETATION OF THE BELOVED 5905 CHRONOGRAPH
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In an exquisitely sporty version,

the self-winding flyback chronograph with
Annual Calendar now comes in steel.
Combining two practical and easy-to-use complications, Ref.

5905, launched in platinum with a blue dial in 2015 and in rose
gold with a brown dial in 2019, is being revamped in an all-steel
style. An unusual metal in Patek Philippe collections.
Visible through the see-through sapphire crystal case back,

calibre CH 28-520 QA 24H has an approximately 50-hour
power reserve. Its elegant 42 mm polished stainless steel case is
water resistant to 30 metres and is distinguished by its refined
construction featuring a concave bezel and recessed sides.
Its olive green sunburst dial and its gold applied hour
markers ensure excellent legibility of all its functions: central
chronograph hand, 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock and three
windows for the day, date and month arranged in an arc making
it easy to read the Annual Calendar indications.
The patented Annual Calendar automatically accounts for 30-

and 31-day months, requiring only a single correction per year
on 1 March. To enhance the precision of date setting, there is a
discreet day/night indicator at 6 o’clock.
Contrasting polished and satin finishes accentuate the integrated

three-row link bracelet featuring a patented Patek Philippe fold-
over clasp secured by four independent catches.
An assertive design that gives enthusiasts a fresh way to wear a

Patek Philippe complications watch on a daily basis.
VI NTAG E
Helvetia meets Marianne

A very special Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96.
When we think of the name

Patek Philippe, highly sophisticated
mechanical watches come to our mind.
Nothing wrong with that, but it is just
part of the story.
Nothing wrong with that, but it is just part of

the story. Patek’s workshops always excelled in
producing models of exquisite simplicity with
just two or three hands, known as dress watches.
An outstanding example is the iconic Calatrava
Ref. 96, introduced in 1932 shortly after
brothers Jean and Charles Henri Stern acquired
Geneva’s most illustrious watch brand. The
Ref. 96 was a pioneering watch in many ways.
It carried an individual serial number, unusual
for Patek Philippe at this time. And soon after
it was launched it got equipped with an in-
house PP caliber - the 12” 120 – to replace the
LeCoultre movement previously in use.
The Ref. 96 was born in a difficult year. In
the US, 1932 marked the lowest point of the
Great Depression triggered by the Wall Street
crash of 1929. Presidential elections resulted
in the victory of Franklin D. Roosevelt over the
incumbent Herbert Hoover, who was somewhat
reluctant to admit defeat. In the autumn of
1932 Germany’s National Socialist Party lost
a number of seats in the Reichstag but soon Patek Philippe ref. 96 with Guillermin case sold in December 1947.
continued its rise to absolute power, allowing
the «Führer» to unleash the most barbaric Herschmann Ascona : Piazza Giuseppe Motta . 6612 Ascona .
crusade against civilization hitherto known. +41 79 227 57 11 . www.orologi-herschmann.ch

VI NTAG E
Very rare Patek Philippe

Calatrava Ref. 96 in rose gold.
the sale, on July 22,1947, of the uncased watch
movement and dial. Another document, issued
by jewelers Guillermin Mollet at 20, Place
Vendôme, Paris, states that the now complete
watch with a gold case bearing the French
Eagle hallmark used in the 1940s, was sold
to a client in December, 1947. Apart from
the hallmark pointing at France, its outer
When, finally, the triumph of the Allied Powers appearance was identical with that of other
brought World War II to an end, and the US Calatrava 96’s entirely «Made in Switzerland».
government launched its Marshall Plan for Watch lovers and collectors usually have many
the economic and political reconstruction of reasons to fall for a particular model: beauty,
the West, the Calatrava Ref. 96 still featured rarity, and historical relevance are important
prominently among many watch wonders incentives, and of course the price should
produced by Patek Philippe. be right. No doubt, the Ref. 96 as such is an
A bizarre footnote to the brand’s history exceptionally intriguing watch, thanks to its
relates to its sales in France. After the War, that minimalistic, «Bauhaus» - inspired design, the
country was levying import duties on objects work of Britain’s David Penney. It cannot claim
made of gold. Patek Philippe managed to sail to be rare, since it stayed in production for more
around this obstacle by furnishing her French than twenty years with only minor changes
partners with watch dials and movements only, relating to the shape of hands, numerals, dial
leaving both the manufacture of (gold) cases colors and the materials used for its case. But if
and the process of watch assembling to local one is lucky enough to track down a piece with
entrepreneurs. A rare and exceptionally well a distinguished history like our «French» model,
preserved result of this kind of cross-border buying it should definitely be considered. Sure,
cooperation has recently arrived at the shop there are not many bargains to make these
of Orologi Gioielli Herschmann in Ascona: days. But a fine vintage Ref.96 may be available
a Patek Philippe Ref. 96 accompanied by an for a sum allowing anyone to avoid sleepless
Extract of Patek Philippe’s Archives certifying nights after the purchase.
Peter Berger
I NTER V I E W
Mike Horn
an interview with a child of the frost
Mike Horn and his PAM985 Submersible.

This limited-edition professional diver’s watch
has been produced in a limited edition of
only 19 pieces. Mike Horn’s signature and a
representation of marine life are engraved
on the personalised back. The case, crown-
protecting bridge, bezel and back are made of
ECOTITANIUM™ while the bracelet, which is
both robust and ultra-light, is made of recycled
plastic. By acquiring this exceptional watch, you
will have the extraordinary opportunity to take
an internship in the heart of the ice floe in the
company of Mike Horn.
I NTER V I E W
A Panerai ambassador for nearly 20 years,

the explorer needs no introduction. For him,
the watchmaker designs exceptional timepieces
for extreme conditions. “At extremely low
temperatures everything on me was frozen and
did not work anymore; the only thing which
continued to work was my watch.”
Around the world along the equator without a motorised vehicle; the two poles as part of the Pole2Pole
project; ascent of the Himalayas... This extreme adventurer tackles challenge after challenge to push his
limits in places that are as hostile as they are desolate. A meeting with a force of nature.
Hello Mike Horn, how are you coping with the current health crisis? What is your
lockdown routine?
I didn’t experience a real lockdown in the previous year, because I’ve always been able to travel, also
because the places I usually go to are not crowded, at all. At the moment, I’m at home in Switzerland and
luckily here it’s possible to go out and have walks in the nature, and that’s exactly what I’m doing. In the
last years, I didn’t spend a lot of time here and I’m enjoying this moment.
You nearly lost your life during your last expedition in December 2019. What qualities
enabled you to withstand the polar cold of the Arctic Ocean while waiting for help?
I have never been so creative in my life! 2020 allowed me to take my foot off the gas. It was an opportunity
to settle down and think about what I wanted to do. With my team, we launched a Youtube channel to
continue sharing my stories with as many people as possible. Now, in the street, 12-14 year olds call me
and congratulate me for my youtube videos! I think that these moments should be used as moments
of reflection. This year has been a bit similar to what I experience on expeditions. You have to face an
unknown environment and if you don’t work on yourself, if you don’t adapt your goals and let yourself
go, it’s hard to find a meaning to life. I often say “We might be confined physically but no one can confine
your mind! “
Mike Horn wearing his Luminor

Submersible 1950 3 days GMT
Automatic Titanio 47 mm, calibre
Panerai P.9001.
You take customers who buy certain Panerai limited editions on expeditions with you.
What do you remember from these experiences?
All these experiences are part of amazing memories and moments that I collect in my mind. It’s
extremely satisfying seeing all these people living this kind of adventures, because they can all go and
visit remote areas on their own, but in this case, they live a “once in a lifetime experience”, as I like to
call it. What I really like is the strong bond that develops within the group of Panerai customers and
the fact that I can share my knowledge with them, allowing all the participants to get in the touch with
the nature and perceive it through my eyes.
Tell us about the process to manufacture a Mike Horn timepiece.
For me, it’s very important to have a functional tool, as the watch is the only indispensable tool to me
in all my expeditions. It gives me the direction, the position of the sun and the stars, so the watch isn’t
just something pretty do adorn my wrist, it’s my only functioning tool to navigate. When Panerai and
I conceive a watch, it’s necessary that it shares my values, so I always try to look for innovative and
recycled materials.
Pieces in ECOTITANIUM™, recycled plastic straps… The watches developed by Panerai to
accompany you on your adventures take into account that climatic constraints can alter the watch, yet
they also seek to be more environmentally friendly, an area that you have been focusing on since 2017,
when you asserted that you were witnessing how your playground was changing.
What are the most significant changes you’ve seen in 30 years of exploration?
I saw the first attack of a grizzly bear on a polar bear. I have seen the plastic in the ocean everywhere
I’ve sailed and that influences birdlife, fishlife, and mammal life in the oceans. Then I’ve seen ice break
off from the Antarctic continent: the Larsen A, the Larsen B, the Larsen C Ice shelves, and that would
lead to glaciers sliding into the water and causing the ocean levels rise. I’ve seen the jungle being cut
down in the Amazon. For me the climate is changing rapidly; we are allowing the whole process to
accelerate and if we don’t change our behaviour very soon, I think we are running into big problems.
And while time is running out for the planet, your expeditions seem to resemble races
against the clock... What exactly is your relationship with time? And what does your
watch represent to you?
An average life lasts 30 000 days and it is our duty to make every one count, to make the most of each
passing minute. We don’t come into this world to be simple bystanders to our own existence. The real
investment in your life is not so much in the house you have, or the car. Your real investment is what
you spend your time in, and if you carry that time with passion for anything that you do, then nothing
can really stop you. You enjoy the greater moments of everything.
The only tool that is indispensable to me in all my expedition: my watch. From Officine Panerai. A
company that has been supplying the Italian Navy since 1936. It created this chronograph to tell me
the time: also for navigation. Because compasses don’t work at the poles. When you know where you
are and have the time, you know where you are going. It is also made for the cold: it has a double
casing, to thermally insulate the oil needed for the mechanism. Without it, no extreme expedition.
Before leaving, would you tell us a bit about your future projects?
After having experienced all that I have, it is true that sometimes I feel that the world is getting smaller
and smaller, but I have not reached its limits.
But as long as I am on this planet, as long as I am alive, there will always be new challenges to face,
new oceans to cross, new mountains to climb, new ways to go around the world! I still have a few
“8000” to climb, like K2 which I hope to try again this summer as well as Nanga Parbat. I also recently
learned about a river never explored before in the Amazon. I hope to go there this year!

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Dive into neo-vintage

with the Black Bay Fifty-Eight
N E WS TUD O R
Black Bay Fifty-Eight.
Withstanding the most extreme conditions, the most daring lifestyles, is more than
a saying - it’s an identity.
Fifty-Eight is a denomination straight out of the company’s three years after presenting its first manufacture calibre,
history. Indeed, 1958 was a key date for TUDOR, as it was TUDOR unveiled a new family of movements with a 70-
the year it presented to the public its very first diving that hour power reserve.
was water resistant to 200 metres: the Big Crown, Ref. 7924.
With an entirely satin-brushed openwork rotor and bridges
It is not a question of simply re-issuing iconic models by and a mainplate alternating sandblasted surfaces and laser
reproducing the series identically. The brand’s success has decorations, calibre MT5402 measuring 26 mm in diameter
to do with how it manages to reinvent history, offering a has the distinctive appearance and finishes of TUDOR
compendium of over 60 TUDOR diving watches that are Manufacture calibres. Its variable inertia balance together
truly in sync with the times. with its nonmagnetic silicon balance spring have earned the
model C.O.S.C. chronometer certification.
Featuring TUDOR hands with their characteristic angular
shape, a large crown, a red triangle on the unidirectional Designed for slim wrists, smaller watch connoisseurs and
rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale, gold accents on the vintage timepiece fans, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight comes
markers and hands, a minute track on the black and steel in an array of options: bronze, yellow gold or silver case;
bezel and a rivet-style bracelet, the aesthetic lines of the brown, blue, green, taupe or black dial. As for the straps, the
timepiece have been preserved to the delight of collectors. variety of materials and colours means the sky is the limit.
It contains a new TUDOR Manufacture movement, taking

the heart of the watch to a whole new dimension. In 2018,
O’C LO C K
CHOPARD
ALPINE EAGLE LARGE
The Alpine Eagle is made up of a symphony of exquisite deals, each

paying tribute to the splendour of the Alps and to the eagle that
majestically reigns there. Its self-winding CHOPARD 01.01-C calibre is
chronometer certified by the COSC and has a 60-hour power reserve.
Its large 41 mm case, which is water resistant to 100 metres and set on a
steel bracelet, contains a dial in a grey colour obtained through galvanic
treatment An undeniably elegant finish.
13’100.00CHF

TUDOR IWC
HERITAGE CHRONO BLUE PORTOFINO CHRONOGRAPH 39
Taking its cues from the iconic “Montecarlo” The Portofino Chronograph 39 combines a classic
Ref. 7169 launched in 1973, the new TUDOR Portofino design with a sporty touch in a compact
Heritage Chrono Blue completes the brand’s 39 mm case that is water resistant to 30 metres.
sporty collection. The 42 mm stainless steel case, This model features a stainless steel case, a black
which is water resistant to 150 metres, has a dial and gilded hands and appliques. The two
bidirectional rotating bezel with a blue anodised totalizers at 6 and 12 o’clock bring balance to
aluminium insert. Under its sapphire crystal, it the dial. Its automatic movement, calibre 79350,
houses an automatic chronograph movement, builds up a 44-hour power reserve. It is attached
TUDOR calibre T401, with a 42-hour power to a quality brown alligator strap ensuring optimal
reserve. The Heritage Chrono Blue is set on a steel comfort and undeniable elegance.
bracelet and comes with a second reinforced fabric
strap featuring blue, grey and orange. 6’000.00CHF
4’300.00CHF
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN
FIFTYSIX COMPLETE CALENDAR
Recalling an iconic Vacheron Constantin piece from 1956, the Fiftysix

Complete Calendar in 18-carat rose gold has a precision moon phase that
is accurate for 122 years. A horological achievement housed in a 40 mm
case that is water resistant to 30 metres. Its dial is adorned with a double
date window and four hands driven by self-winding calibre 2460 QCL/1.
Its dark brown alligator skin strap completes the beauty of this poetic
timepiece.
41’000.00CHF

PIAGET PANERAI
LIMELIGHT LUMINOR DUE
With the Limelight Gala, Piaget offers a Attached to a red alligator strap, the Luminor
glamorous, seductive, dazzling watch. Its bezel Due is a feminine timepiece with a bold style. Its
adorned with a line of progressive round-cut automatic movement, calibre P.900, has a generous
diamonds conveys flowing femininity. Its 32 mm 3-day power reserve. Its polished Goldtech™ case
case is water resistant to 30 metres and contains a measuring 38 mm in diameter houses a white dial
Manufacture Piaget 501P self-winding movement with Arabic numerals and luminescent indexes and
with a power reserve of up to 43 hours. The is water resistant to 30 metres. Its date aperture
flexibility and comfort of its Milanese mesh at 3 o’clock and its seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock
bracelet in rose gold perfectly embraces female round out a ladies’ watch that has nothing to envy
wrists. of models for him.
45’400.00CHF 15’600.00CHF
O’C LO C K
ZENITH
CHRONOMASTER REVIVAL SAFARI
Evoking the vibrant colours and textures of wild landscapes, the

Chronomaster Revival Safari reinvents its extraordinary El Primero
chronograph calibre in a model featuring the historic shape and
proportions of the original A384. The timepiece, which is water resistant
to 50 metres, is set on a rubber strap with pin buckle and features a
microblasted titanium case that is 37 mm wide framing a khaki green
dial with black counters, luminescent markers and a tachymeter bezel. A
decidedly wild model.
8’900.00CHF

BLANCPAIN IWC
FIFTY FATHOMS BATHYSCAPHE DAY PILOT’S WATCH CHRONOGRAPH 41
DATE 70S – LIMITED EDITION 500 PIECES
Drawing its inspiration from cockpit instruments,
In 1956, three years after the release of the the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 is ready for
legendary Fifty Fathoms diving watch, Blancpain action. This sporty watch, which is driven by
unveiled its first Bathyscaphe model. The new Fifty automatic movement 69385 with a 46-hour power
Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s, in a limited reserve, has a compact 41 mm stainless steel case
edition of 500 units, is inspired by this heritage while that is water resistant to 100 metres and a quick
also embracing Blancpain’s modern-day technical and ingenious strap change system. Its domed
advances. Nestled in a 43 mm stainless steel case that sapphire glass that is resistant to depressurisation
is water resistant to 300 metres, its automatic calibre protects a green dial with luminescence featuring
1315DD has an exceptional 120-hour power reserve. three counters and a date window. Able to measure
Its gradient grey dial topped with a unidirectional stop times up to 12 hours, its extreme reliability
bezel with ceramic insert gives the watch a refined and precision are amazing!
look while making it exceptionally readable.
6’900.00CHF
11’900.00CHF
O’C LO C K
CHOPARD
HAPPY SPORT THE FIRST – LIMITED EDITION OF 1993 PIECES
With its rounded shape, the elegant Happy Sport The First exudes softness.
While it is a faithful tribute to the original model presented to the public in
1993 with its legendary dancing diamonds and its “pebble-link” bracelet,
Chopard has not failed to endow it with major innovations, including a new
33 mm stainless steel case that is water resistant to 30 metres and self-winding
Manufacture Chopard 09.01-C movement with a 42-hour power reserve.
17’400.00CHF

ZENITH PANERAI
CHRONOMASTER ORIGINAL LUMINOR MARINA
Powered by the El Primero 3600 automatic The Luminor Marina reflects the very essence
column-wheel chronograph movement able to of Panerai. The timepiece features a polished
measure and display 1/10th of a second, this steel bezel surrounding a blue sunburst dial with
timepiece is the result of 50 years of research and a date window at 3 o’clock, small seconds a 9
development. The Chronomaster Original, which o’clock, and luminescent indexes and hands for
masterfully preserves the aesthetics of the iconic uncompromising readability. Housed inside a large
A386, features a stop-seconds mechanism, a date 44 mm stainless steel case that is water resistant
window at 4:30 and an improved power reserve of to 300 metres is a self-winding P.9010 calibre
60 hours. Its steel case housing a white lacquered that ensures robustness with its Incabloc®
dial adorned with attractive three-tone counters is anti-shock device and its 3-day power reserve. Its
water resistant to 50 metres. dark blue alligator strap with beige stitching adds a
sophisticated touch to this all-terrain timepiece.
8’400.00 CHF
8’000.00CHF
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Mille Miglia 2021

Race Edition
One race, two watches
Engines roaring, the smell of

petrol, adrenaline running…
Chopard is back on the roads
of Italy as the Official
Timekeeper of the
Mille Miglia race.

N E WS C H O PA R D
Fuelled by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s passion for

the automotive world, the watches in the Mille
Miglia collection bring automotive engineering and
mechanical watchmaking together.
Since 1888, the Swiss brand has been drawing to read. Moreover, the hour and minute hands
its inspiration from “la corsa più bella del and the hour markers are coated in Super-
mondo» to create timepieces commemorating LumiNova® to ensure that the time can be
this legendary competition. clearly seen both night and day.
And 2021 was no exception, with the brand’s The steel or gold bezels are topped with a
latest models being showcased on the wrists polished black ceramic tachymeter scale (that
of the racers. Indeed, the Swiss watchmaker takes its cues from the dials and gauges of
has launched two new versions: one that is a vintage cars) with white lacquered markings
1,000-piece limited edition in steel and another allowing racers to calculate their average speed
that is an ultra-limited edition of 250 pieces in during the race.
18-carat ethical gold. Meanwhile, the case back is engraved with a
Two exceptional watches powered by a chequered flag, the 1000 Miglia logo and the
chronometer-certified (COSC) self-winding text Brescia > Roma > Brescia to celebrate the
movement with a 48-hour power reserve. The strong connection between the watch brand and
timepieces have galvanised grey dials featuring this iconic event symbolising the Italian way of
an hour counter at 6 o’clock, a minute counter life.
at 12 o’clock, a seconds counter at 9 o’clock and The timepiece is completed with a perforated
a date window covered with a magnifying glass calfskin strap evoking traditional racing gloves.
at 3 o’clock that is pointed at by the Mille Miglia It is enhanced with red or black tone-one-
red arrow. tone stitching (depending on the version) and
The seconds hand and the hands of the lined with perforated rubber inspired by 1960s
sub-counters are red-tipped to make them easier Dunlop racing tyres.
I NTER I O R D ES I G N
swiss style
All you need for a cosy chalet
To modernise a chalet and create a warm,

sophisticated atmosphere,
it is good to know a few simple rules.
Don’t overdo it on the furniture…

… without going as far as the simplicity of a
more Nordic style, because the very essence of
a chalet is rustic. No, it is not about stripping
it of its identity, but more about using a few
tools of the trade to preserve all of its character.
Like a tree in the middle of autumn, remove
everything from your chalet that is not essential
to it. Say goodbye to mouldings and other
baseboards. Carefully choose a small amount
of furniture. Combining light wood and local
stone is a perfect trend for pairing materials.
Thus, cool materials will counterbalance the
warmth of wood. Waxed concrete, slate, iron,
blown glass… play with rock grey and ice blue
notes for a modern and harmonious interior.
Fire, a spectacle to be nurtured

Whether a wood burning stove or an insert, the
fireplace is the centrepiece of a chalet. It is what
warms, what comforts, what brings together.
To bring it up to date, try repainting the mantel
and formwork to bring a sense of verticality
and to provide contrast in a shade found in the
cushions of armchairs and sofas, for example.
I NTER I O R D ES I G N
Warm atmosphere near the fire. Nature invites itself into the bathroom.
Combine textiles Light is key

Nature is all around; don’t forget to use it in Lastly, light should be soft and warm. During
your interior. Wildflowers add a beautiful touch the day, the snow’s reflection is a major
on tables and in bathrooms. Keep in mind that component of the luminosity of a chalet, but
a careful pairing of natural materials is the when night comes, balance is essential. A zinc
secret to refined interior design. Combining the lampshade, a pendant luminaire in matte grey
delicacy of natural linen with white furs will steel or concrete…. In this case too, materials
gently lighten up your interior. Do away with as well as the placement of objects must be
double curtains that block out the bright light studied with care. Suspension lights over a table,
of snow and go with large bare bay windows floor lamps next to a sofa, thoughtfully placed
with understated frames. wall lights… indirect light will help to rest the
hard-pressed eyes of ski enthusiasts. A cosy
atmosphere is guaranteed!
S H I N I N G
Radiant and exquisite

Sophisticated and delicate, your jewels
illuminate the most precious moments
of your life…
Chopard Wellendorff
Happy sun moon and stars Rings THREE HEARTS.ONE LOVE
Pendant in ethical white gold and mobile and TWO HEARTS.ONE LOVE.
diamonds. In yellow gold with red enamel hearts
and rows of diamonds. The world’s
10’700.00CHF most vibrant rings.
Starting 19’600.00CHF

S H I N I N G
Chopard
Collection Happy Heart
Ethical rose gold, diamond
and red stone earrings.
3’260.00CHF Chopard
Collection Happy Hearts Wings
Ethical white gold and diamond necklace.
2’490.00CHF
Chopard
Collection Happy Hearts Wings
Bracelet in pink gold,
mother-of-pearl and diamond.
2’930.00CHF
S H I N I N G
Frieden
Collection Liberty
White gold and diamond necklace.
1’700.00CHF
Frieden
Collection Mother & Daughter
Chain in pink gold, mesh forçat,
45 cm.
520.00CHF
Frieden
Collection Liberty
White gold and diamond earrings.
1’500.00CHF
Serafino
Consoli Brevetto collection
Classic ring in white gold and
white diamonds.
7’920.00CHF
Chopard
Collection Happy Hearts
Rose gold and mother of pearl ring.
1’690.00CHF

S H I N I N G
Frieden Frieden
Collection Mother & Daughter Collection Mother & Daughter
Square pendant in pink gold and diamonds. Pendant in pink gold, red garnet and
diamonds.
2’180.00CHF
950.00CHF
Frieden Serafino Consoli

Collection Liberty Serafino Collection
White gold and diamond ring. 1492 ring in rose gold and
white diamonds.
1’800.00CHF
9’845.00CHF
W EL L N ES S
Five spas where you can recharge

your batteries after a day on the slopes
In family, with friends, as a couple or on your own, there is
nothing better than a spa to relax and enjoy some well-deserved
rest. Here are our top five spots!
The Omnia.
W EL L N ES S
Mont Cervin Palace, Nescen treatment.
Cervo Mountain Resort heated loungers…Reserve your moments of

Tranquillity, relaxation and mindfulness reside delightful rest at the foot of the Matterhorn.
at the heart of the Cervo. Inspired by Japanese Address: Schluhmattenstrasse 131, 3920 Zermatt
Onsen thermal baths, Bhutan hot stone baths Telephone: +41 27 966 24 24
and Northern European sauna art, step into Contact: info@matterhorn-focus.ch
the Mountain Ashram Spa for an unforgettable
journey into your interior. Mont Cervin Palace
Address: Riedweg 156, Postfach 388, CH-3920 Enjoy complete relaxation at Spa Nescens at the
Zermatt Mont Cervin Palace. Indoor pools, whirlpool
Telephone: +41 27 968 12 12 with a view of the Zermatt mountains, Finnish
Contact: beyond@cervo.swiss sauna, biosauna with chromotherapy, eucalyptus-
scented steam baths, exclusive massages,
The Omnia Hotel fitness room, etc. Forget about the superfluous;
A place to nurture soul and spirit, the wellness rediscover the essential.
centre at the Omnia Hotel offers pure relaxation Address: Palace Bahnhofstrasse 31 CH-3920 Zermatt
in an atmosphere conducive to meditation. It has Telephone: +41 27 966 88 88
an indoor/outdoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish Contact: info@montcervinpalace.ch
bath, caldarium, aromatic steam room and
outdoor whirlpool with a view of the village and Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
the Matterhorn. Nestled within the Grand Hôtel Zermatterhof,
Address: Mountain Lodge, Auf dem Fels CH-3920 welcome to the Via Borni spa area, where the
Zermatt natural purity of the mountains blends with
Telephone: +41 27 966 71 71 the healing properties of water. With its pool,
Contact: info@the-omnia.com whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, alpine cave and ice
cave, the calm and enveloping atmosphere of this
Matterhorn Focus exceptional spa will embrace you with softness.
Let yourself go, you are at home here. Indoor Address: Bahnhofstrasse 55, 3920 Zermatt
pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, caldarium, Telephone: : +41 27 966 66 00
saline bath, outdoor pool, relaxation room with Contact: info@zermatterhof.ch
N E WS
Wellendorff
flexible gold
Recognised around the world as the

German manufacturer of jewellery
made out of gold, Wellendorff’s origins
date back to 1893.
Founded by Ernst Alexander Wellendorff,

the company is now run by his great-great-
grandchildren in Pforzheim.
Embrace Me, a bracelet, an embrace

The result of 17 years of research and work,
the Embrace Me collection is a small technical
miracle. The goldsmiths at Wellendorff
redesigned the gold rope’s interior, also known
as the core, to push the physical limits of
18-carat gold’s elastic deformability. Twice as
flexible as standard gold, the flexible gold of the
Embrace Me bracelet always smoothly returns
to its original shape. It has no clasp, meaning
that it can be put on and taken off intuitively
to delicately encircle the wrist of the person
wearing it.
After having designed the world’s “softest

necklace” and “the most vibrant ring» in the
world, Wellendorff has now created a third
jewellery icon that transfigures the most
precious of metals.
N E WS
After having designed the world’s “softest necklace” and

“the most vibrant ring” in the world, Wellendorff has now
created a third jewellery icon that transfigures the most
precious of metals: the world’s most flexible gold bracelet.
Available in five variations, the Embrace Me

bracelet is an expression of Wellendorff’s
genuine values – jewellery of the highest quality
handcrafted at its factory to accompany you for a
lifetime and of course to bring joy.
The most delicate variant of the bracelet, the
Brilliance of the Sun, features two silky gold
strands adorned with refined sparkles. A second
model has a wider circumference, while the other
three models have diamonds crowning their
embrace in limitless sparkle. Each movement of
the hand brings the refined brilliance of the rope
and diamonds to life. Signed with the jewellery
brand’s exclusive trademark, the brilliant W,
EMBRACE ME feels more intimate and
precious to wear than ever before.
W H AT’S N E W
The iconic Fifty Fathoms

Automatique and Fifty
Fathoms Grande Date
now come with a titanium bracelet

W H AT’S N E W
Since releasing the first modern diving watch over 65 years ago,
Blancpain has continued to break ground by combining cutting-edge
materials and watchmaking techniques.
This year, the brand is giving three versions of its timepieces until now. Production of the bracelets
iconic Fifty Fathoms a titanium bracelet. These involves a series of demanding assembly and
sporty yet sophisticated pieces are distinguished finishing processes. The hand satin-brushed links
by their awesome performance and exceptional are joined together with transverse pins, giving
lightness. The Fifty Fathoms collection is built them a fluidity and flexibility that ensure a perfect
on a rich heritage that dates back to 1953, when fit on the wrist. To achieve smooth bracelet edges,
Blancpain presented the first modern diving the screws, which are usually lateral, are placed on
watch. The Fifty Fathoms stands out with its state- the back of the links, based on a patented system.
of-the-art technique and modern aesthetic. Its The combination of this expertise has ensured
large luminescent indexes and hands on a black seamless cohesion between the case and bracelet.
background, its robustness, its water resistance and This in turn has accentuated the iconic face of the
its secure rotating bezel quickly became standards watches, which incorporate all the attributes of
for the entire watch industry. Blancpain has played a diving instrument, such as Super-LumiNova®
a pioneering role in defining diving watches while hour markers and hands that are legible in all
also focusing on the use of innovative materials circumstances and unidirectional rotating bezel
very early on in the production of its timepieces. with a scratchproof sapphire insert.
In fact, Blancpain began using titanium in the
early 1960s, when it created a special series of Sporty, airy and lightweight
MIL-SPEC II models for the demining teams of With a 45 mm titanium case that is water
the United States Navy. An example of this “US resistant to 30 bar (300 metres), the Fifty Fathoms
Navy” piece was acquired by the brand in 2015 at Automatique and the Fifty Fathoms Grande Date
an auction. This timepiece has a case in nickel silver respectively contain in-house movements 1315 (a
(a non-magnetic alloy of copper, zinc and nickel) pillar of the contemporary Fifty Fathoms collection
and a case back in titanium (undoubtedly used for since its release in 2007) and 6918B. These calibres
its greater resistance to pressure). Nonetheless, at are resistant to magnetic fields thanks to the use
the time, titanium was primarily reserved for the of a silicon hairspring and build up a convenient
aerospace industry and scarce in watchmaking. As 5-day power reserve provided by the three series-
likely the first manufacture to use this material in mounted barrels. Their meticulous finishes are
producing its watches, Blancpain is a pioneer. visible through the sapphire crystal case back.
The Fifty Fathoms Automatique still comes with
Continually revamped must-haves a black or blue sunburst dial, while the Fifty
The Fifty Fathoms Automatique and Fifty Fathoms Fathoms Grande Date continues to feature a black
Grande Date models are must-have pieces that dial. Lightweight and sturdy, these timepieces will
attest to the brand’s history and innovative tradition. undoubtedly appeal to lovers of sporty elegant
Their new titanium bracelet, which is exceptionally watches who want to wear a large yet airy timepiece
lightweight, are a wonderful complement to the on a daily basis.
sailcloth and NATO straps that have come with the
ZO O M
40 mm steel case housing automatic

calibre 6645 with a 72-hour power
reserve.
Windows showing the day of
the week and the month.
Openwork hour and minute hands.

Central seconds hand. Serpentine
blued steel date hand. Moon phase complication.
Under-lug correctors at 1 o’clock to adjust the

month, at 5 o’clock to adjust the moon phases,
at 7 o’clock to adjust the date and at 11 o’clock
to adjust the day.
Black alligator strap with a folding clasp.
QUANTIÈME COMPLET, collection Villeret de BLANCPAIN

Sleek lines, excellent power reserve, secured calendar and moon phase mechanisms,
the Villeret Quantième Complet expresses the essential with timeless elegance.

ZO O M
Ultra-slim 42 mm steel case that is

water resistant to 30 metres.
Openwork hands for

unmatched transparency.
Transparent sapphire crystal

case back with meticulous
finishes and an array of details. Self-winding skeletonised manufacture
movement Piaget 1200S1 with a
44-hour power reserve.
Interchangeable straps: one in solid stainless steel,

the other in grey alligator skin.
POLO SKELETON, elegance by PIAGET

Bold, refined and dynamic, the famous PIAGET POLO
luxury sports watch is taking on a new look with the PIAGET POLO SKELETON.
N E WS Z EN ITH
The Chronomaster Sport

at its zenith
Winner at the Grand Prix

d’Horlogerie de Genève 2021
(GPHG), the Chronomaster Sport
climbs to the top of the chronograph
category. A high distinction received
by Zenith at the most prestigious
annual award ceremony in the
watchmaking industry.
An illustrious representation of Zenith’s rich

heritage in the realm of exceptional chronographs,
the Chronomaster Sport is a standard of
excellence in this genre. The timepiece, which is
driven by the latest version of the legendary El
Primero calibre, is the fruit of more than 50 years
of work and fine-tuning.
It features an elegant 41 mm stainless steel case
that is water resistant to 100 metres, a matte
white dial with a discreet date window at 4:30,
and azure and applied, overlapping, recessed, tri-
colour sub-dials: 60-second counter at 3 o’clock,
60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, and small seconds
at 9’clock.
It houses the automatic El Primero 3600
movement, which has an exceptional 60-hour
power reserve and can be seen through the
sapphire glass case back. The central Super-
Luminova®-coated rhodium-plated hands
indicate hours and minutes. Meanwhile, the
polished black ceramic bezel is etched with a
1/10th-second chronograph scale for astounding
precision.
Set on a polished and satin-brushed three-link
steel bracelet or on a blue textured rubber strap
resembling Cordura, the Chronomaster Sport
continues to accompany men and women in
the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the
occasion.
N E WS Z EN ITH
Julien Tornare.
Zenith CEO Julien Tornare at the GPHG 2021

ceremony:
«Today, the teams at the Zenith Manufacture and I are
both humbled and proud of this reward. The El Primero,
now over 50 years old, was a revolution for Zenith and all
of watchmaking when it was released as the world’s first
automatic high-frequency chronograph in 1969. Half a
century later, it still inspires us to continue to innovate and
push boundaries. The Chronomaster Sport represents the best
of our past and the next chapter of the El Primero’s legacy,
with a new level of performance in a dynamic and sporty
design. I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the jury
and academy members, and to all those who passionately
support Zenith.”
W EEK EN D
geneva
a journey into watchmaking
Calvin’s city, a promised land of

watchmakers, bears the culture of
its unique knowhow. Manufactures,
museums, workshops, monuments…
Influences of the 12th art (in reference
to the 12 numerals marking a watch
dial) abound throughout the city to the
delight of visitors.
The time machine

A reputation that dates back to the 16th
century. While its strategic position at the heart
of Europe gives Geneva its aura as a nerve
centre of international trade, it was in fact
with the arrival of Jean Calvin that its destiny
as a watchmaker was forged. Even though
ostentatious jewellery was banned by the
Protestant reformer, the making of watches was
allowed. Over the years, Geneva thus became
the largest watchmaking hub in the world,
bringing together all its professions under
the single label of “La Fabrique”. Engravers,
enamellers, goldsmiths... Those who were
referred to at the time as cabinotiers worked at
their workshops on the top floors of buildings
with the best light to manufacture Europe’s
most beautiful pieces.
These workshops can be visited in the historic
Saint-Gervais district and are evidence of
an activity that shines as bright as ever.
Enthusiasts from around the world come to
the city to discuss matters, attend the Grand
Prix d’Horlogerie or even offer a watch bearing
the famous Poinçon de Genève, a standard of
excellence since 1886.
The Patek Philippe Museum
W EEK EN D
Rue du Rhône, or a shopper’s paradise. A piece that you can discover in the Patek Philippe Museum.
Caliber 89, commemorative pocket watch, 150th anniversary.
Geneva: the cradle of cabinotiers An extraordinary garden

It is only in Geneva where the past and the On the lawns of the Jardin anglais, or English
future manage to come together so effortlessly. Garden, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is
Prestigious industry powerhouses like Vacheron the world’s largest clock, adorned with some
Constantin, Piaget and Patek Philippe rub 12,000 flowers, marking the pace of the city
shoulders with new brands that express their and counting the minutes until your return
take on the codes of this secular discipline. with unparalleled precision, as the time is
Yet, if there were only one place to discover all transmitted via satellite...
the magic of watchmaking, it would no doubt
be the Patek Philippe Museum. The wealth of
its watchmaking heritage is spread over four
floors for curious eyes to ponder. The first watch Geneva in numbers
built, a collection of watches, automatons and · 8,500 workers are employed in the
miniature portraits, Patek Philippe models since Geneva watchmaking industry
1839… In total, nearly 2,000 objects and 8,000 · Almost 1.3 million watches are
works are on display at this extraordinary place. certified by the Poinçon de Genève
Rue de Rhône is home to most major watch · There are 100 multi-brand retailers
manufacturers from Switzerland and around and 50 single brand boutiques
the world. Single-brand boutiques and multi- established in the city
brand retailers present their latest pieces to · 12 historic monuments pay tribute
watch collectors from here and elsewhere. to the city’s watchmaking tradition
G E TAWAY
High-riding architects
the most beautiful hotels of the Swiss Alps
In addition to being designed by top

architects, these hotels also share the fact
that they offer commanding views of the
mountain peaks…
Hotel Alpina, straight out of 007

A cocoon of well-being on top of the world, the Alpina is
unlike any other hotel. It is reached by an underground
route carved into the mountain worthy of a James Bond
adventure and offers a new take on the palace spirit. Its
interior decoration is the perfect balance between design
and comfort enhanced by contemporary works of art
(installations by Richard Hambleton, pulsating neon lights
by Tracey Emin, paintings by Neil Raitt…), its Six Senses
Spa and above all by its Japanese restaurant.
Address: Alpinastrasse 23, 3780 Gstaad.
Tel: +41 33 888 98 88.
Hotel Carina, chalet version luxury

This establishment designed in the spirit of a mountain
cabin features a meticulous decor and cosy Swiss-made
furnishings. The hotel is a strong advocate of local industry
and committed to running a sustainable and responsible
hotel to provide an experience that promotes beauty,
sustainability and overall goodness.
The Carina does not seek to revolutionise the alpine hotel
industry. Instead, it strives to offer a simple, sincere, honest
experience.
Address: Untere Wiestistrasse 12, 3920 Zermatt.
Tel: +41 27 966 40 66.
Hotel Alpina

G E TAWAY
Bürgenstock Resort Lake, a liquid paradise

Bürgenstock Resort Lak A favourite spot of Audrey Hepburn and Charlie
Chaplin, the Bürgenstock Resort Lake is, as its
name suggests, ideally located on Lake Lucerne.
Accessible by funicular railway, this colossal glass
structure has a huge spa with an indoor pool that
appears to flow into the lake and no fewer than
10 restaurants. It was recently renovated to provide
its guests with an even more magnificent experience.
Address: 6363 Obbürgen.
Tel: +41 41 612 60 00.
Hotel 7132, an already historic monument Hotel Chetzeron: summits of privacy

Brought to the screen by Paolo Sorrentino’s film Taking the place of a former gondola lift station
Youth, this small architectural gem was classified that had been abandoned, Hotel Chetzeron
as a historic monument just two years after its stands at over 2,000 metres above sea level, on the
creation. It was entirely renovated by architects slopes of the Crans-Montana. The establishment,
Thom Mayne, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma and which can only be reached on foot or on skis, has
Peter Zumthor, resulting in an elegant space 16 guestrooms, a panoramic swimming pool, a
featuring large volumes in dark wood from local restaurant serving excellent Swiss food and
forests and grey alpine rock. a cosy bar.
Address: Poststrasse 560, 7132 Vals. Address: Chetzeron, 3963 Crans-Montana.
Tel.: +41 58 713 20 00. Tel: +41 27 485 08 00.
L I B RA RY
On hands
and letters
Noses have Perfume,

cabinetmakers, Pinocchio…
What about watchmakers? From
children’s stories and thrillers to
nouveau roman and autofiction,
here are six novels that stand the
test of time.
Master Zacharius, or the clockmaker

who lost his soul - Jules Verne
All the clocks and watches of a Swiss watchmaker
stop working. In desperation, he agrees to marry
his daughter to a being who embodies Time in
order to seal a pact that would turn things back
to the way they were. This fantastic tale intended
for young people, which was published in 1854,
tells the turbulent tale of a rather particular
watchmaker’s race against time.
Passing Time – Michel Butor

An iconic nouveau roman writer, Michel Butor
offers a thriller that reads like a newspaper.
Following a trail of breadcrumbs in a narration
that cleverly combines what is real and what
is not, the reader wanders through a temporal
labyrinth, no longer knowing whether they are
out to solve a crime or a temporal equation.
What appears to be muddled in the timeline,
Butor compartmentalises within the arbitrary
L I B RA RY
frames of calendar time, a mirror of our society

where the units are again artificial. The work
is ultimately a reflection on time lived and the
relationship with socialised time, i.e., that of
clocks.
The Grand Complication – Allen Kurzweil

Alexander Short, a New York reference librarian,
has a unique encounter one day. Henry James
Jesson III, an eccentric book collector, entrusts
him with a strange mission: to find the missing
piece in a “case of curiosities” containing
items that each “marked a singular moment in
the life of an anonymous eighteenth-century
inventor”. It turns out that the missing item is a
famous Breguet watch once belonging to Marie
Antoinette that had been stolen in 1983 from
a Jerusalem museum and never found since.
Alexander devotes himself body and soul to
search for the item. At first intrigued by Jesson’s
personality, he gradually discovers that the book
collector is manipulating him and that the old
man’s mind contains more compartments than
the case of curiosities he is trying to complete.
A unique, grandiose and complicated piece told
with a keen sense of humour.
Alles hat seine Stunde – Urs Karpf
Little concerned with literary fashions, the Biel-based writer Urs Karpf offers an
extensive realistic novel containing some 800 pages discussing nearly a century
and a half of history. The setting is the watchmaking world of the city of Biel
during five generations. The novelists sets out to describe the fate of three families
whose rise or decline reflects individual lives as well as the development of modern
Switzerland between 1850 and 1990. A depiction of society set in motion by the
gears of Biel society.
Zenith – Jean Grégor

Jean Grégor, hero to whom the author gives his own name, a courier in a transport
company in Bobigny, feels as though his life is slipping away. Until one day when
one of his colleagues, a watch collector, gives him a Zenith engraved with the name
Louis Cabolet dating back to June 1949. For no particular reason, he sets out to
find out about the watch’s former owner. And so begins a meticulous investigation,
a time machine, which leads him to Herstel, in the north-east of Liège, a now
devastated land of coal mines. While Grégor tries to untie the genealogical ties
of his Belgian interlocutors, he wonders about his own kinship: his mother, an
apparently uninteresting little woman who reveals to him her bitter past; his father,
a modest firefighter who committed suicide at age 42, from whom he learned
exceptional dedication… His Zenith ticks off the hours, he catches up with them,
he penetrates the mysteries, he discovers others, he becomes an adult at the age
when his father jumped into the next world.
10 heures 10 – Prune
Walk in the shoes of Sarah Parmentier, a small hand in the Swiss luxury watch
industry. Experience her professional setbacks within the marketing department
of Gameo, her failed attempts at seduction and her day-to-day frustrations. This
Swiss version of Frédéric Beigbeder’s novel 99 francs offers a behind-the-scenes
look at the not-so-civilised world of watchmaking where low blows and petty
humiliations are the order of the day.

G O UR M E T
The flavours
of Valais
Älplermagronen
Swiss cuisine is very diverse, combining influences

from the foods of Germany, France and northern
Italy.
Raclette
The favoured dish of skiers needs no introduction: melted cheese served
with skin-on potatoes, mushrooms, onions and pickles is the ultimate
comfort food for frozen skiers after a day on the slopes.
Älplermagronen
This kind of gratin made with potatoes, penne pasta, cream and onions is
often accompanied by a delicious dessert: applesauce.

G O UR M E T
Raclette
Rösti Sausage with onion sauce

A sort of pancake made from A tender veal sausage and a fine
cooked skin-on or raw potatoes sauce made from white wine, golden
that is held together thanks to onions and thyme. This dish is
the starch in the potatoes. It especially popular with the Swiss,
is cooked in a pan with butter particularly when served with crispy
or other cooking fat. It can be rösti.
eaten on its own or topped with
a thin slice of smoked salmon.
Birchermüesli Chräpflini
Created around 1900 by the These delicious sweet pastries
Swiss doctor Maximilian will delight any sweet tooth with
Oskar Bircher-Brenner, it is delectable apricots and walnuts.
made up of oatmeal, lemon Traditional from Goms, they are
juice, condensed milk, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
grated apples and walnuts
or almonds.
O EN O LO GY
In Vino Veritas
discovering the grape varieties of Valais
Vineyards of Salgesch © Artiom Vallat

O EN O LO GY
A true paradise for wine lovers, Valais has by far the driest climate of
all Swiss winegrowing regions. This mild temperature coupled with
the range of soils, which vary from plot to plot, favours a multitude of
grape varieties. The vines often grow on the slopes of the valley and are
among the highest in Europe.
Valais vineyards, which spread over 100 kilometres village is devoted to it. The municipality of Fully
along the Rhône, account for nearly a third of total is indeed the capital of Arvine and every two
Swiss wine production. Their south-facing slopes years hosts the “Arvine en Capitale” wine tasting
extend without interruption from the municipalities event. This grape can be made into different
of Salquenen in the east to Martigny in the west. kinds of wines, including a dry and nervous wine
Some 59 different varieties, including 26 reds and 33 with notes of glycine and grapefruit, a slightly
whites, are grown here. In addition to outstanding soft wine featuring notes of rhubarb preserve, as
robust red wines made from indigenous grape well as wines made from partially dried grapes
varieties, the region is also home to the delicate and endowed with a concentration of a wide range
noble Pinot Noir, the main grape variety found in of exotic fruits. On the palate, all the varieties are
the famous Dôle blends. Meanwhile, local white distinguished by their clear vivacity, lively acidity
wines range from the light and delicate Chasselas and a slightly saline finish.
(or Fendant) to specialities like full-bodied and
complex wines made from partially dried grapes. Vin du Glacier: the oldest wine in Valais
We recommend enjoying them in the region, given Vin du Glacier, also known as the “sherry of
that only 1 to 2% of Valais wines are exported and Valais”, is only made in one place, the village of
the opportunity to observe the beautiful landscape Grimentz in Val d’Anniviers. This special wine is
where they grow adds to the enjoyment. an ancestral custom. It is made from a blend of
90% Rèze and 10% Humagne Blanc, Ermitage,
Perched vineyards in Visperterminen Petite Arvine and Malvoise and aged in larch
Valais’ most important growing area for Savagnin barrels. What is so unique about it? The barrels
Blanc (here known as Heida or Païen), this are never fully emptied! Each year’s new wine is
traditional village is also home to Europe’s highest added to the wine already in the barrel. Some of
vineyard, located at an altitude between 650 and the oldest drops are over 100 years old! It can only
1150 m. The grape is fruity, minerally and rich be tried in the cellars of Val d’Anniviers, taken
in alcohol and sugar (up to 14%). At one time, it directly from the barrel.
was in danger of disappearing, because the small,
hard-to-work plots had been neglected for decades. Cornalin: the region’s greatest red
Fortunately, however, the vineyard was saved thanks In the past known as Rouge du Pays or Landroter,
to the tenacity of several passionate winegrowers. it is one of the oldest grape varieties in Valais. It
To try Heida, we recommend visiting the village features an intense purplish colour and hints of
of Visperterminen, which you can even reach black and candied cherries, giving it an usual fruity
on foot via a theme trail leading from Visp to strength and resulting in the greatest Valais red.
Visperterminen. Château de Vaas, or the Maison des cornalins, is
an establishment that seeks to promote Cornalin
Petite Arvine: the great Valais white reds through exhibits, research, tastings and more.
Petite Arvine or simply Arvine is the most widely Its refurbished historic building located in a typical
planted white grape in Valais. In fact, an entire hamlet hosts all sorts of events.
TR EN D V I NTAG E
rolex
movie stars
Maybe you are passionate about watchmaking mechanics, a lover of vintage style or looking
for an investment. The reasons for acquiring a legendary watch abound. Those nostalgic
about Hollywood stars will inevitably find a Rolex on their wrist.
ROLEX - SUBMARINER 5512

The history of the Submariner 5512 has also captivated audiences. To thank
Loren Janes, his friend and faithful stuntman, Steve McQueen gave him his Rolex
Submariner which he engraved with the message: “To Loren, the best damn
stuntman in the world. Steve.” The watch was presumed missing for decades, but it
was found in 2016 in the rubble of Janes’ house, which had been destroyed by the
historic Sand Fire that raged through Los Angeles. The timepiece was immediately
sent for restoration, with Rolex New York bringing it back to life while preserving
its stunning case. Even today, it still has soot wedged between the bracelet clasp.
ROLEX - DAYTONA 6239

The story of the Daytona 6239 is above all a love story, that of Paul Newman and
his wife Joanne Woodward. Concerned about the danger of her husband’s motor
racing, in 1969 she gave him a Daytona 6239 which she had engraved with the
words: “Drive carefully. Me.” An iconic timepiece that sold at auction in 2017 for
$17.8 million, a record for a wristwatch.
ROLEX - GMT MASTER 1675

Originally created for airline pilots and frequent travellers, the GMT Master,
nicknamed the “Pepsi” in reference to its two-tone bezel, made an impression with
the Magnum series. In the words of Tom Selleck, “I’ve always loved that watch. It
was the perfect match for Magnum. It’s a watch that likes action, and believe me
I know what I’m talking about. I’ve had my fair share of ‘sport’ watches but never
one as tough as the Rolex.”

Ref. 1611 « Khanjar » dial from 1974 Ref. 18038 « Stella » dial from 1984
Ref. 16570 from 1997
Ref. 1016 « Tropical » dial
Ref. 16520 from 1989
Ref. 18238 « Onyx » dial
Let yourself be carried away by the charm

of the vintage timepieces and discover our Ref. 3827 from 1941
Vintage Collection in our multi-brand store.
Ref. 6265 from 1977
Ref. 1875 from 1961

CULTUR E
Mechanical watchmaking
now listed as World Heritage
Good news for manufacturers!

The craftsmanship of mechanical
watchmaking was inscribed in
December 2020 on UNESCO’s
Representative List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This achievement earned with panache

highlights how much watchmaking knowledge
has shaped the social reality of the Jura Arc and
testifies to the desire to preserve and transmit
this knowledge.
The nomination is for watchmaking

craftsmanship and the manufacture of
automata and music boxes, two industries
characteristic of the Sainte-Croix region that
are “at the crossroads of science, art and
technology”.
As stated by Estelle Fallet, curator at the Musée

d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève, “since the 16th
century, watchmaking and the many specialities
that revolve around it have had a direct impact
on social, economic and cultural life in the Arc
Jurassien. Now as in the past, the development
of new techniques, innovation and research
influence other areas as well as shape mindsets,
encouraging punctuality, perseverance,
dexterity and inventiveness.”
Drapeau suisse © Sebastien Mooze

CULTUR E
Kleiner Mythen © Dino Reichmuth © Johannes Hofmann
Innovative spirit is the cornerstone of the Intangible cultural heritage encompasses practices,
industry, driving watchmaking tradition and representations, expressions, knowledge and skills that
acting as the guarantor of the dynamism people, individually or as a community, recognise as
of these enterprises and craftspeople. An part of their culture. It is transmitted from generation
intangible heritage that is by no means set to generation, testifying to human creativity and
in stone, as evidenced by the proliferation of cultural diversity around the world.
new models featuring ever-more-technical
complications and functions.
“As well as serving an

economic function, the
skills have also shaped the
architecture, urban landscape
and everyday social reality of
the regions concerned.”
G E TAWAY
Between heaven and earth

the most beautiful Swiss villages
German, French, Italian,

Rhaeto-Romance... Switzerland’s
linguistic wealth is reflected in the
diversity of its villages. A brief overview.
Gimmelwald, an earthly paradise

As the saying goes, “If Heaven isn’t what it’s cracked up
to be, send me back to Gimmelwald”. Located atop a cliff
among dizzying peaks, this peaceful car-free Swiss village
in the canton of Bern epitomises the ultimate Alpine El
Dorado. It is a true haven of peace offering magnificent
walks on mountain trails marked by the sound of cowbells.
Gimmelwald is located 1,367 metres above sea level and
has no road access, meaning that it can only be reached on
foot or by cable car. The cable car leaves from Stechelberg,
in Lauterbrunnen Valley, and makes a stop in Gimmelwald
before continuing on to Mürren.
Morcote, the Italian

Listed on the Swiss federal inventory of sites worthy of
protection, this picturesque village on Lake Lugano will
appeal to nature lovers and architecture buffs alike. Its
characteristic alleys, the porticoes of its old patrician homes
and its lush subtropical vegetation have earned Morcote the
nickname “the Pearl of Ceresio”.
G E TAWAY
Grindelwald, the star of Swiss villages

Grindelwald is the gateway to the Jungfrau region
in the Bernese Alps and serves as the base for
climbing the iconic north face of the Eiger. It is
an excellent spot for skiing in winter and hiking
in summer. Just outside Grindelwald is the glacier
canyon at Gletscherschlucht, which features a
walking path with informational panels, waterfalls
and exposed rock galleries and tunnels. The village
and its surroundings have been the site of several
film shootings, including On Her Majesty’s Secret
Service, A Cure for Wellness and Star Wars:
Revenge of the Sith.
Morcote.
The green Luthern

Located in the heart of a green valley between the
canton of Lucerne and the canton of Berne, this
medieval town, all of the buildings of which are
listed as historical monuments, is among the most
beautiful villages in Switzerland. Its stately homes
are lined up around the lime tree on the village
square.
Ascona, the Mediterranean
With its colourful little fisherman’s houses, its
location on the shores of Lake Maggiore and
its Mediterranean climate, Ascona looks as if it
belongs in Cinque Terre. It has a weekly market,
sun-kissed cuisine and a yearly festival of street
artists, making it the ideal setting for a weekend of
relaxing and hiking.
Tschlin, on the border Bremgarten and its freshwater surfers

This typical Engadine village perched on a sunny Tourists and locals alike flock to this village founded
terrace at an altitude of 1,500 metres above sea by the Habsburgs to visit its famous Witches’ Tower
level overlooks the River Inn and rises majestically and for its unique atmosphere. In addition, its
between Austria and Italy. Agriculture and forestry renowned fairs attract thousands of visitors every
are an important source of income, with about a year. You can also surf the flowing waters of the
third of the workforce working in this area. River Reuss.

Poschiavo, the Spaniard
The capital of the southern Grisons valley of the
same name, Poschiavo is popular for its Italian
charm and its stunning Spanish quarter built by
wealthy emigrants. The village is located about 15
kilometres south of Bernina Pass, which connects
Engadine to Valtellina, and is unlike any other
Swiss village. You can also visit the glacier-formed
Giants’ Pots, vestiges of the last ice age.
Soglio, the romantic Grandson, the lord

Soglio is a charming colourful village with some The history of this Vaud town is closely linked
300 inhabitants nestled in the heart of a beautiful to that of the Lords of Grandson, who built an
sunny terrace. With its prominent St Lorenzo imposing castle here. The medieval village, which
church standing above the rest of the homes, the had developed around the castle, was destroyed in a
village is known for its magnificent flowerbeds, an fire in 1466; however, equipped with new defensive
excellent setting for wedding photos. It has been works, it played a significant historical role in 1476
inhabited since prehistoric times and was crowned in the battle of Grandson, fought in nearby Concise
Switzerland’s most beautiful village in 2015. and culminating in the victory of the Confederates
over Charles the Bold. The castle holds a strategic
position on a hill overlooking the lake and is one of
the largest fortresses in Switzerland.
TR EN D
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
WOMEN IN BLACK
Delicacy, femininity and a touch

of sportiness, the Overseas Lady
33 mm dressed all in black is the
epitome of timelessness.
Tied to the tradition of Maison Vacheron

Constantin, the sporty chic quartz models for
women were first released in 1977 with the
legendary 222. Nineteen years later, the Overseas
collection is welcoming three models, one of
which is for ladies.
Equipped with a quartz movement, which

is popular with women for its precision and
practicality, the Overseas Lady combines
femininity, delicacy and dynamism. With eyes
set on functionality, the brand went with a
quartz movement displaying hours and minutes
in addition to small central seconds and a date
window at 3 o’clock.
Its 33 mm case that is water resistant to 50 metres

boasts a sleek design that enhances the silhouette.
The watch comes with a black lacquered sunburst
dial that contrasts with the facetted luminescent
18-carat white gold indexes and hands and is
framed by a bezel featuring 78 round-cut grain-
set diamonds.
TR EN D
Overseas Lady 33 mm.
The concept of strap interchangeability

developed in 2016 to make the Overseas
a contemporary watch collection is also
a feature of this model. Casual with the
metal bracelet with links forming half
Maltese crosses, chic with the leather strap
or sporty with the rubber strap, women
will be captivated by this timepiece able
to keep up with them in their daily lives,
without a tool.
Available in steel with a black or denim

blue dial or rose gold with a silver dial,
this new timepiece is full of character and
charm.
W H AT’S N E W
the wild ride

Piaget unveils its new Polo Date in a 36 mm version
For the first time in its history,

in 1979, Piaget officially
named a watch as a tribute to
equestrian sport and to the
jet-set lifestyle.
Glamour was the watchword at the time, yet it

was expressed through elements that broke with
the standards of traditional luxury. In the 1970s,
design leaned toward a new form of elegance
that was sportier and more casual.
On the wrist of Andy Warhol, the Piaget Polo

experienced the wild nights at Studio 54. The
timepiece also accompanied Roger Moore on
his daily adventures as well as tennis player Björn
Borg and his wife in a harmonious sporty chic
duo. Yet its heyday arrived in the mid-1980s,
when cavalrymen from the Piaget Polo Team
rode down Manhattan’s 5th Avenue wearing the
timepiece.
Quintessential ultra-slim design

conquering generation after generation
Noted for the round shape of its bezel framing
the cushion shape of its dial, the Piaget Polo
has stayed in tune with the times with its many
reinterpretations. This iconic shape-in-shape
design embodying the historic spirit of the
collection is at the heart of the new models.
W H AT’S N E W
Vintage chair, cactus and wooden furnitures © Kara Eads.
Thanks to the sophistication of self-winding

calibre 501P, the Piaget Polo Date 36 mm has
an elegant and refined profile, perfect for this
smaller version. The movement has a slate grey
oscillating weight that can be admired through
the sapphire case back. Its graphic dial features
a horizontal guilloché motif, skeletonised
dauphine hands, a date window at 6 o’clock and
diamond-set hour markers. Most models come
with Piaget’s interchangeable strap system and
are also available with a steel or gold bracelet
with alternating polished and satin-finished
H-design links that are perfectly integrated into
the case.
When the Swiss watchmaker designed the Piaget

Polo in 1979, it sought to create a sophisticated
everyday watch, a timepiece that represented
Piaget’s philosophy of style, casual elegance and
freedom. And that goal has not changed today.
The new Piaget Polo Date 36 mm has been
revamped to today’s tastes and a new generation
that wants to make its mark by focusing on the
essentials.
GU I D E
A piece
of jewellery for every occasion
Chopard Happy Hearts © Federal-Studio.

GU I D E
Engagements, weddings, births… There are many occasions to give

jewellery to a loved one. A sign of love and affection, a piece of
jewellery is worn next to the skin, sometimes for life.
Here is a short guide to the most important events Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Mother’s Day
for which we often give jewellery to a loved one. and Father’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to
Marriage proposals express your love through personalised or non-
Here’s a scene we’ve all seen hundreds of times personalised jewellery.
in the cinema: the traditional marriage proposal. Within the family, Christmas is the holiday when
When making the proposal, the amorous suitor people most often give jewellery to relatives.
kneels down on one knee to offer his bride-to-be an Meanwhile, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are
engagement ring. The ring is usually a solitaire set also a great time to surprise your parents with
with a sparkling diamond. a piece of jewellery, be it earrings, bracelets,
Later on, the spouses often give each other wedding pendants, cufflinks or a watch.
rings during the wedding ceremony. These rings
are often simple gold or platinum bands sometimes Coming of age, successful exams, wedding
set with diamonds. anniversary
The gift of jewellery can also feature a white stone
Births to mark the passage to adulthood or reward a
It is common to give a piece of jewellery to the student’s hard work... Some schools in the United
newborn baby following a birth. It can be a States thus give their students a signet ring with
religious piece of jewellery, like an engraved medal the school’s seal after they have passed their final
given at a baptism, or a non-religious medal, a exams.
bracelet, a personalised name bracelet or even a Every wedding anniversary has a name. For
pendant. Cords are also becoming more and more example, we celebrate 30 years of marriage with
popular. They can be tied around a baby’s wrist pearls, 50 years of marriage with gold and 60 years
and are sometimes adorned with pearls or stones. of marriage with diamonds. And these important
It is also customary for the father to give a piece of moments are of course commemorated with a
jewellery to the newborn’s mother as a token of joy piece of jewellery featuring the relevant material.
and appreciation. A possibility is a ring or pendant
set with the newborn’s birthstone. Moreover, in
some families, the mother’s in-laws also give her a
piece of jewellery.
Jewellery given on special occasions is often
engraved with a message that recalls the event:
a date, initials, a word, a motif… You can also
personalise a piece of jewellery that has been in
the family by having it engraved by your jeweller.
G O O D L I FE
Zermatt Zermatt © Abigail Griffith
the bigger picture
Explore Zermatt and its surroundings.

Learn about the nature of the Alps and
about mountain life through unique
activities to do with family, friends and
loved ones!
The highest viewing platform in Europe: the Klein

Matterhorn
The Klein Matterhorn (or Little Matterhorn) is a summit
in the Valais Alps that stands 3,883 metres high, not to be
confused with the Matterhorn itself, which is seven kilometres
northwest.
Since 23 December 1979, the Klein Matterhorn has been
the highest point in Europe accessible by cable car. The
inauguration of the cableway turned the Klein Matterhorn
into a visitable destination, attracting mountaineers as well
as sightseers and alpine skiers visiting the Zermatt resort.
The facility opened up the largest summer alpine ski area in
Switzerland, known as Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, ahead
of the second largest, the Saas-Fee resort.
Air Zermatt heliport

Founded in 1965, Air Zermatt has a fleet of modern
helicopters to conduct alpine rescues. It was here that
techniques such as longline (rescues from cliff faces) and
tripod (rescues from glacier crevasses) were developed and
refined. The company provides supplies to mountain refuges,
transport for construction projects in the mountains and in
resort, forestry work on the mountain slopes, rescues of
hikers and skiers in the mountains, transfers to hospitals
and specialty clinics, and airport transfers (Zurich, Berne,
Geneva, Sion, etc.).
Free guided tours of the heliport are offered, allowing visitors
to learn about the work of rescuers and discover the area.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Address: Heliport, Spissstrasse 107, 3920 Zermatt.
G O O D L I FE
Zermatt Paragliding: paragliding over the

city of 38 peaks
Zermatt’s only paragliding company that is owned
by a local resident with over 400 years of family
history intrinsically tied to the city, enabling
Paragliding to become a true institution and offer
you a magical, environmentally-friendly way to
experience the Matterhorn.
Accompanied by local pilots, you will set off in
tandem to explore one of the company’s three
route options, Eagle, Falcon or Condor, each lasting
approximately 30 minutes. Thrills guaranteed.
Address: Bodmenstrasse 3, 33920 Zermatt.
Tel.: +41 79 743 43 05
Email: info@zermattparagliding.com
Air Zermatt heliport
Kickbike from Sunnegga-Rothorn

Kickbiking is an increasingly popular sport in
Switzerland. Ride an off-road bike (wearing
helmets for protection) and race family or friends in
a downhill adventure into the valley.
Address: Sunnegga-Rothorn lower station
Tel.: +41 27 966 01 01
Email: info@matterhornparadise.ch
I NTER V I E W
Mini worlds and maxi watches, a meeting with
Andy Wong
Specialising in the
photography of food and
interiors, this Singaporean
watch enthusiast has
managed to combine his
flair for photography with
his passion for watches.
In 2017, he won over watch fans with his pictures

depicting the hallmark pieces of his personal
collection surrounded by miniature figurines.
Meanwhile, in 2020, he put his collection in
front of the lens once again with shots in which
the immaculate setting offers a vivid reminder
of the extraordinary health situation. We set out
to meet this major collector who devotes part
of his free time to researching and acquiring
extraordinary timepieces…
Hello Andy. Do you remember your first

watch?
Yes, I do and it is a Tag Heuer SEL Chronograph
gifted to me by my father on my 21st birthday
and it is still working today with the occasional
battery changes.
What about your first camera?

It is a mechanical Nikon FM2 which I still use
from time to time to photograph guest in my
home.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711.

I NTER V I E W
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A.
What are the main things you consider to reflect that feeling and work through it in a
before buying a timepiece? series. Firstly, the mood and details must be right
· If I would appreciate it enough for the long regardless of the time spent.
haul.
· I value iconic simple pieces and the ease of use You made your last watch series during
of the model. the weeks of lockdown. This time, your
· And of course, workmanship and dial colour. watches are shown on chopsticks that
are balanced over empty bowls placed in
What is your favourite watch? immaculate settings... It is impossible
My Patek Philippe Nautilius 5711. not to see it as an expression of this period
lacking in social relations. How did the
In your photographs, you place tiny pandemic impact your relationship to
workers around your favourite watches. time?
Is this a way to pay tribute to Swiss It made me slow down and appreciate what is
watchmaking expertise? around me and enjoying the moment with my
I have always been fascinated by details and yes, family while creating images every other day out
it is my way of showing my appreciation for the of any ideas and inspiration that comes to mind.
craft.
Lastly, do you think that photography and
How do you go about composing your watchmaking have anything in common?
shots? How much time do you spend on If so, what?
a photograph? Yes of course as it is both a craft to master and
Once I get inspired, I will try to create a set enjoy while creating art through light and time.
Mount Cervin.
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We welcome you to the beginning of a new era for Haute Horlogerie

A new energetic team which is ready to warmly welcome customers,

We are looking forward to welcome you in our boutiques and share

Your Schindler Team

10. BOUTIQUES Haute Horlogerie Schindler, ambassadors of perfection

12. NEWS PATEK PHILIPPE Reinterpretation of the Beloved 5905 Chronograph

14. TREND VINTAGE A very special Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96

16. INTERVIEW Mike Horn, an interview with a child of the frost

22. O’CLOCK Our selection of watches

32. INTERIOR DESIGN Swiss style

34. SHINING Our selection of jewellery

40. WHAT’S NEW Wellendorff flexible gold

42. WHAT’S NEW The iconic Fifty Fathoms

44. ZOOM Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet | Piaget Polo Skeleton

46. NEWS ZENITH The Chronomaster Sport at its Zenith

48. WEEKEND Geneva, a journey into watchmaking

38 52. LIBRARY On hands and letters

56. GOURMET The flavours of Valais

76 58. OENOLOGY In vino veritas, discovering the grape varieties of Valais

60. TREND VINTAGE Vintage Rolex, movie stars

62. CULTURE Mechanical watchmaking now listed as world heritage

70. WHAT’S NEW Vacheron Constantin, women in black

74. GUIDE A piece of jewellery for every occasion

76. GOOD LIFE Zermatt, the bigger picture

78. INTERVIEW A meeting with Andy Wong

In the heart of Zermatt, Schindler

Over the past 42 years, the boutique located at

Haute Horlogerie Schindler SA

Zenith Pop-Up Store

Patek Philippe by Schindler

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In an exquisitely sporty version,

Combining two practical and easy-to-use complications, Ref.

Visible through the see-through sapphire crystal case back,

The patented Annual Calendar automatically accounts for 30-

Contrasting polished and satin finishes accentuate the integrated

An assertive design that gives enthusiasts a fresh way to wear a

Helvetia meets Marianne

When we think of the name

Nothing wrong with that, but it is just part of

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Very rare Patek Philippe

Mike Horn and his PAM985 Submersible.

A Panerai ambassador for nearly 20 years,

Mike Horn wearing his Luminor

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Dive into neo-vintage

Black Bay Fifty-Eight.

It contains a new TUDOR Manufacture movement, taking

The Alpine Eagle is made up of a symphony of exquisite deals, each

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Recalling an iconic Vacheron Constantin piece from 1956, the Fiftysix

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Evoking the vibrant colours and textures of wild landscapes, the

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Engines roaring, the smell of

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Fuelled by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s passion for

To modernise a chalet and create a warm,

Don’t overdo it on the furniture…

Fire, a spectacle to be nurtured