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In collaboration with Isabelle Garnerone, Editor-in-Chief, SQUA.RE Watches
The sideward gaze, swirls of smoke, the double-breasted jacket with top few buttons undone on impeccably tailored shirts, the white Repetto jazz shoes, the Breitling Navitimer watch, the Van Cleef and Arpels signature cologne and the unfailing stubble — the very name of Serge Gainsbourg conjures up such images of the stylish French icon.
Piaget, the pioneering Swiss watchmaker has recently added to their well-known Limelight collection by introducing Limelight Jazz Party – a mini collection of four luxurious new pieces themed around musical notes and the piano.
The first and most eye-catching piece is the Limelight Exceptional Secret watch, that appears to be a bracelet, but a secret door opens up to reveal a dial that tells time. A black dial and several encrusted diamonds give the appearance of the ebony and ivory colors of piano keys.
London, our city of choice, has always been the ideal melting pot of new trends, global culture and luxury through modernity and tradition, sometimes both at the same time. In this particular case, London reached a new height in watchmaking, as we owe to the excellent English watch magazine QP, the very first SalonQP: a gathering of the top watch brands and watch enthusiasts for the first time in London.
Just as for Formula One, it’s all about the skill of the driver and his team. And there’s no exception to the rule at the recently completed 2009 Series of the Super Trofeo at the highly acclaimed Circuit De Catalunya and in the sunshine of Provence, in France. As explained in a recent post, on top of contributing exciting new dates to the existing racing calendar, the series symbolises a fascinating alliance between two legendary brands: Lamborghini and Blancpain.
The series began with a quick start where its corporate sponsor, Blancain and the brand’s President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek, became quick on the mark on the race track to make him win third place in round two of the first race along side with his co-driver and Le Mans Champion and Dutchman, Peter Knox. Read the rest of this entry »
This Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of one of the most talked about events of the English social calendar: the Cartier International Polo at the renown Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park.
With a guest count of nearly 30,000, the list is well managed with a private tent reserved to the friends of Cartier. “It’s our 25th anniversary, so we want to make it even more special,” says Arnaud Bamberger, managing director of Cartier UK. Guests at this year’s Cartier International Polo included Prince Charles, Anna Friel, Neve Campbell, Amber Le Bon and many others.
England was defeated 12-5 by Argentina, the visiting team lead by world leading polo player Adolfa Cambiaso.
Jaeger-LeCoultre strongly believes in the connection between Film and Watches, defining them as the two worlds where Movement is an art, History is wealth and Time is energy. Needless to say, the two worlds also share yet another great quality: their Glamour.
It is therefore of no surprise that Jaeger-LeCoultre has chosen to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its most prestigious ‘Haute Joaillerie’ model, the Calibre 101, at landmark film events throughout the year.
The celebration has started at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, on the wrist of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ambassador Diane Kruger, accompanied by the entire cast of Quentin Tarantino’s new movie.
For the third year running, the fine Swiss watchmaking manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre held a charity polo game for nearly 300 guests. The UK Brand Director, Guillain Maspetiol, welcomed international and local celebrities at the Ham Polo Club in Richmond. The event featured two exhibition games with the world’s best polo players and an auction for two charity organisations “Ideas del Sur” and “Maggie’s Centres”.
The People
Fabio Capello, England´s soccer team coach and friend of Jaeger-LeCoultre, took a relaxing day-off after the recent matches of the World Cup qualification. He was wearing his favourite watch: a Jaeger-LeCoultre Squadra World Chronograph.
Special guests included Princess Beatrice and Dave Clark, Yasmin Le Bon, wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso duetto Duo and her daughter Amber Le bon, Pippa Middleton, Astrid Harbord, Henry Conway, Olivia Inge, Marissa Montgomery, Elizabeth Von Guttman, Alexia Niedzielski and Veronica Echegui.
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Renowned watch and jewellery company PIAGET presents the Sprit Awards 2009, giving SQUA.RE viewers the chance to enter the PIAGET competition before February 20th 2009 to win their stunning ‘Limelight, Paris New York’ diamond pendant.For the first time, PIAGET are opening a SQUA.RE channel featuring their latest footage surrounding PIAGET timepieces and as a preview ahead of the much awaited spring launch of SQUA.RE WATCHES.
PIAGET, which was established in 1874 and owned by the Swiss luxury goods group Richemont, celebrates the men and women who have displayed artistic excellence in the field of independent film. The innovative brand, which has made its name through unique watchmaking and jewellery know-how allied with a pioneering spirit, supports all forms of art and expression be it design, video, film, music and fashion. It was a natural step for PIAGET to work hand in hand with Film Independent Spirit awards by sponsoring their current nominations, in particular, PIAGET’s Producer’s Award.
The Film Independent Spirit Awards was founded to honour films made by film makers who embody independence who challenge today’s status quo. Awards will be presented to the following categories: Best Feature, Best First Feature, John Cassavetes Award, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best First Screenplay, Best Male Lead, Best Female Lead, Best Supporting Male, Best Supporting Female, Best Cinematography, Best Foreign Film, Best Documentary and the Robert Altman Award.
To enter PIAGET’s nominations contest visit their competition online by clicking this link: PIAGET SPIRIT AWARDS
The Spirit Award ceremony will be held on Saturday 21st February 2009, in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, California (the day before the Oscars). PIAGET competition winners will be announced online following the event.
To view PIAGET’s latest timepieces, click onto the inspirational videos featured on SQUA.RE now. Highlights include:
- The Altipano Classic Watch by PIAGET - Classicism is reinvented in this round model characterised by its imposing diameter and remarkably slim profile.
- The Black Tie by PIAGET - The complex sapphire crystal case-back of the Piaget Emperador coussin is designed to accommodate the ultra-thin perpetual calendar movement.
- The Polo Forty-Five Chronograph by PIAGET - Dynamic design meets perfectly mastered technology. A sporty look combined with in-house calibres are the signature of Piaget Polo’s next generation.
- The Polo Chronography by PIAGET - Dressed in pink gold, the Piaget Polo houses its first chronograph movement; an 88OP calibre model equipped with a column wheel and vertical coupling clutch.
SQUA.RE member Theresa Bernabe presents her exclusive interview with the founder of prestigious Swiss jewellery brand De Grisogono – Mr Fawaz Gruosi.
The video footage shows a day in the life of Gruosi’s intriguing world, where he designs and directs the global operations for this innovative jewellery and watch brand.
Held in Geneva, the home of Fawaz Gruosi and De Grisogono’s head office, we are privately shown through Gruosi’s home and stunning grounds, where he creates ideas for designs, gaining inspiration from music, art and nature. He later demonstrates how his inspirations are turned into show-stopping jewels at the company’s atelier; pieces which have adorned the most A-list and glamorous names.
De Grisogono now has 16 stores across the globe, with more than one opening per year since Fawaz Gruosi launched the influential company in 1992, injecting new life into the traditional designer jewellery world. Gruosi’s designs are fuelled by his passion and creativity that challenges industry standards. His jewellery incorporates materials such as natural black diamonds, his ‘lucky colour’. Gruosi introduced De Grisogono watches 8 years ago, with the current collection including a pendant watch, encompassing his combined fervour for both watches and jewellery.
James Bond girl Caterina Murino is one of the front faces of luxury brand Omega. View SQUA.RE’s exclusive footage where Murino reveals her love of the James Bond dynasty, while viewing Omega’s latest collection of luxury timepieces.
Omega has had a long-standing history with James Bond, who has worn the Omega Seamaster in every movie since 1995’s Golden Eye. Caterina Murino, who created such a memorable impression with international audiences when she appeared on-screen in a green bikini and riding a white horse in the movie Casino Royale, was the star attraction at an event celebrating the Bond Girls. It was held at the OMEGA Pavilion on the Olympic Green in Beijing.
Another week, another launch party, London keeps its busy social wheels turning at Evisu’s launch of their watch collection; Evisuisse (what’s a watch without the Swiss content).
Organised by party professionals, Elite Events, the Evisu launch entertained a host of A-list names including it’s watch ambassador Kelly Rowland. Guests were entertained at the denim giant’s Savile Row store, where their Japanese theme was in full force including models covered in gold wielding bamboo ’samurai’ swords and serving eye-popping amounts of sushi.
The watches, inspired by vintage military and diving watches, are priced from £200 – £800, are oversize but subtle at the same time… a definite favourite for our recent girl-in-town Kelly.
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