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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
BLUE DANUBE by GRIEB & BENZINGER
“This
amazing new GRIEB & BENZINGER is based on a gorgeous base movement
originally made by Patek Philippe for Tiffany in about 1890. With a diameter of
only 36.5 mm, this tremendous assembly of complications including a minute
repeater and a split-seconds chronograph is rare in such a small movement.
Keeping in mind that this movement is already about 120 years old, it is
doubtlessly a sensation and tribute to historic watchmaking.
This
extraordinary, complicated watch well displays the intense workmanship
associated with the hand-engraving and guilloché as well as the
hand-skeletonization modifications of plates and bridges which are also
finished with rose gold or rhodium coating. Every single component must be
treated and restored, some had to be entirely replaced and, of course, they all
had to be reassembled to form one functional unit after treatment. The detailed
restoration of the more than 400 components of this movement required intense
attention and took more than 6 months. Taken comparison to the production of
new movements, the treatment in the GRIEB & BENZINGER workshops is so intensive
that it comes even close to a brand new production than just a restoration. And
in fact it is not just restoration – it`s art at its finest.
A signature
element of every single GRIEB & BENZINGER PLATINUM is the blue platinum
coated base plate. This is to honor famous Abraham-Louis Breguet student
Charles Oudin who has already built movements with blue base plates about 1820.
The GRIEB & BENZINGER workshop is proud to own one of these rare original
blue Oudin movements.
Since there
were a striking amount of timepieces with blue base plates supplied by Swiss
watch manufacturers (through Bovet and Charles Oudin among others) to imperial
China of the Qing Dynasty under Emperors Jia Qing and Dao Guang, the BLUE
DANUBE also symbolizes these historical roots.
The dial is
another highlight and signature element of the BLUE DANUBE. Skeletonized by
hand and with a rare Breguet frosted finish it unequivocally shows the
connoisseur the technical prowess needed to turn such an historic movement into
a new masterpiece.
The BLUE
DANUBE is once again a breathtaking collector’s item: a minute repeater
split-seconds chronograph in typical GRIEB & BENZINGER finish – a real
one-of-a-kind watch. In a solid 43 mm diameter case, this unique timepiece is
not only a design statement on the wrist but again the heaviest platinum watch
of its kind worldwide and of course a piece of art for only one lucky collector
worldwide for 350.000 € / US$ 450,000
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Naeem Khan Spring 2012
Naeem Khan
has done a great deal of connecting in his illustrious career. Now in
his eighteenth season, his identifiable gowns are in stores and on women
all over the world. His calling card is his special sense of how to
fuse Indian textiles and techniques with Western glamor. In his Fall
2012 collection, that matchless fingerprint was on display for most of
the show but their were two uncharacteristic elements that muddied the
waters.
The collection for the most part was pure Naeem Khan, brilliant
embroidery and bead work in metallics and jewel tones played off of dark
backgrounds. The silhouette was primarily long and tight which,
although it has emerged as the look of the season, has been Mr. Khan’s
preference since he began. His focus this season was, as it always is,
on the heavy and intricate ornamentation that he uses with great flair
all over his work.
Incredible prints that resembled tile mosaics were softened by their use
on a delicate felt, which helped them achieve a luxurious easy
elegance. Black, gold, silver, and pearl were in abundance, often done
in very transparent looks which added a strong feel of sexuality, which
is often lacking in glamorous evening wear in general. Naeem Khan
doesn’t mind getting the heart racing a bit, and it’s a nice jolt when
he does it. The odd deviation in the middle of the collection into
high-volume bottom dot print dresses and skirts was a jolt of a
different sort.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Leela Palace Udaipur India
When traveling to India there are only few properties that capture the essence of India combined with an ultimate luxury hospitality.
The Leela Palace in Udaipur overlooking the hills of Aravalis on the banks of lake Pichola will indulge you in romantic atmosphere , beautiful landscape and high-end services. With only 80 rooms this boutique property offers complete privacy and calmness to travelers visiting it. All the rooms are spacious from 580 to 3552 square feet of the Maharaja suite in modern style combined with traditional elements.
You will find everything for perfect relaxation within the property a pool, ESPA spa, private gym and if you cannot be without contact with your business, all modern facilities as meeting rooms, business center etc are there.
Personal butler on every floor will make sure that nothing is missing during your stay.
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