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Marriott International Signs Agreement With the Red Sea Development Company To Bring the First Ritz-Carlton Reserve to the Middle East Part of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination, this Private Sanctuary will Deliver Transformative and Immersive Guest Experiences.

Going Virtual is the way to go these days, for Companies. Founder Amir Negm, www.neuocean.com We're spotlighting an entrepreneur who actively alters the way we think about technology and professional growth to inspire others in their own entrepreneurial ventures. He illustrates how a unique viewpoint and dedication to a new idea can bring about some of the most significant changes in the globe, in our communities, and in our lives from a variety of backgrounds and industries. Amir Negm has advanced the digital nomad lifestyle by establishing Neu Ocean Technologies in the UK, employing over 158 people who do not know or see each other in the same way that they would in a traditional workplace and conducting operations from home, cafes or holiday rentals. via a fully automated cloud system. Amir succeeded to demonstrate his innovative business transformation solution by implementing the best out of it in his own business. He proved that enormous corporations can produce highly efficient outputs with fewer resources while adopting remote employment and work from home policies. With 99.9% uptime servers at 9 locations and 42 TB of Data, Neu Ocean makes its product line ‘Jirlie’ available for its satisfied customers in 118 countries worldwide. About company plans, Amir said; “According to our marketing plan, we're expanding in the Middle East as a key market in addition to North America, UK and Europe. We will be tackling new markets by 2023 Q2. We are currently in the process of raising funds for our new product Jirlie Cloud which is now in the prelaunch phase. We are continuing business partnerships with the champs out there in the market to aggrandize our market share. We cannot reveal all cards but we’re moving forward and the best is yet to come.” In brief, Neu Ocean is not just one of the world's most promising technology startups; but also, its Jirlie is creating new standards of doing business to a level of quality that exceed anywhere else.

Four decades of watch collecting revealed to the world at the Design Museum, London. World Premiere: The 1st private watch collection opens its doors to the world! THE OAK COLLECTION A WORLD PREMIERE in the world of watch collectors! Never before has such an important private watch collection been revealed to the public. Celebrating the OAK watch collection international launch event Four decades of watch collecting revealed to the world at the Design Museum, London The Design Museum, London Open to the public - May 19 – 25, 2022 (free entrance) A World Premiere for such a large and Exceptional private collection of Patek Philippe, Rolex & independants watchmakers. An exquisite selection of 168 watches drawn from a collection of over 600 significant timepieces. A collection built over the span of 40 years, behind the scenes, far from the spotlight, by a passionate watch lover… Quite unique in the world of watch collecting: the collection is a combination of historical, vintage and contemporary watches. ‘One-of-a-kind’ (OAK) not only due to size and scope, but also because it consists mainly of one-offs. Unique vintage pieces, and modern Patek Philippe timepieces made bespoke in close concert with the collector in a creative process based on mutual trust and respect, from design to manufacture. The world’s largest concentration of iconic Patek Philippe ‘Calatrava’ watches. The OAK collection pays also tribute to Henry Graves Jr., Patek Philippe great collector of the 1930’, featuring the greatest number of timepieces that once belonged to him, outside the Patek Philippe Museum. Exceptional pieces from other brands: chiefly Rolex and the independants, F.P. Journe, Kari Voutinalinen and Akrivia. The diversity and rarity of the collection , in combination with the watches quality , excellent provenance and perfect condition, make this collection an hommage both to Haute Horlogerie and to the passing of time. Each of the 600 pieces in the collection has in common its rarity an exceptional state of conservation. The collection almost exclusively features One-of-a-kind watches, watches produced in limited series as special editions or on special order. It also includes many items worthy of being showcased in museums. From intuitive attraction to discerning passion. From initiation to deep connection with the art of watchmaking. The OAK Collection invites you on a collector’s journey. 19th May 2022, London: The OAK Collection exhibition - 'One of A Kind' - comprises 168 'best of the best' vintage and contemporary museum quality watches was previewed at London’s Design Museum with an exclusive cocktail party event to mark the Grand Opening of the week long OAK Collection public exhibition. This is the first time a private collection of this magnitude and importance has been exhibited at a museum therefore representing a significant moment in the modern history of horology. The OAK Collection is a one of a kind collection that reflects a four-decade long passion of a single private collector, Mr Patrick Getreide. Among the collection includes a carefully curated edit of the world’s finest timepieces including; unrepeatable special orders, ultra-rare limited editions, the most valuable examples of their type and the largest number of Patek Philippe pieces once owned by the celebrated collector Henry Graves Jr. to now be held in private hands.Mr Patrick Getreide welcomed his special guests with an opportunity to delve into the exclusive preview of the curated private collection prior to public opening. The exhibition was officially declared open with a traditional ribbon cutting moment presented by Patrick Getreide, the Swiss ambassador Markus Leitner, Tim Marlow CEO & Director of the Design Museum, exhibition curator Nick Foulkes and Lord Peter Mandelson Chairman of the Design Museum.Guests of Patrick Getreide were included Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, Jean Arnault from LVMH Group, Jean-Claude Biver, Pierre Biver, H.E Evelyne Genta, Adam Clayton from U2 music band, Guy Ritchie, Rocco Ritchie, George Bamford, François Curiel, President of Christie’s Luxury, Aurel Bacs and Livia Russo, Tinie Tempah, Marchioness Weymouth, Lord Ceawlin Thynn, June Sarpong, Tamara Beckwith, Giorgio Veroni, James Marks, Jay Rutland, Bella Freud, Martha Freud, Jeremy Hackett, Patrick Grant, Oliver Spencer, Flora Vesterberg, Fiona Leahy, Lily Gabriella Elia, Sebastian Conran, Sophie Conran and Gertrude Conran. *** The OAK Collection travelling exhibition opens at the Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG on May 19 and runs until May 25. It will then move for a World Tour, USA, Middle East and Asia. Getty Images Opening Party

Purnell presents a World First with AS Monaco: an innovative Rotating Crystal Football, revealing the tourbillon inside with its transparency. Rise. Risk. Repeat. A philosophy AS Monaco abides by on the field, and one that matches with Purnell’s “More Future Than Past.” It is in this spirit that Purnell created a World Premiere for its AS Monaco collaboration: two limited editions of 11 pieces featuring a see-through football tourbillon crafted out of tinted crystal, putting the tourbillon inside on full display. The Limited Editions will be exclusively available in Monaco in July 2022.

Breguet unveils a visual variation of its Tradition Quantième Rétrograde, which displays an elegant contrast between the anthracite-clad movement and the blue gold dial and retrograde date sector. These two elements echo the colour of the hand indicating the date, which is skilfully curved in the vertical plane to match the contours of the highly architectural movement. This new timepiece delves into the Maison’s origins. From the shape of the bridges to the pare-chute, as well as the size of the balance and the wheels, all the components are implicitly inspired by the movements of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s souscription and tact watches. The new Quantième Rétrograde is therefore a real eye-catcher with its symmetrical calibre architecture.

For the first time in Davos and during the World Economic Forum 2022, Davos is becoming a part of a historical mixed reality event. Under the theme "The Future is Now", EmTech Invest Hub and co-host MetaverseTalks are hosting an unique event on the 26th of May about NFTs and Metaverse with renowned speakers and panelists. On the last day of the WEF in Davos, the NFT & Metaverse event will take place at Promenade 63. Influential speakers from finance, legal, art, and the luxury industries will join impactful panel discussions. Between the panels, the audience can expect exciting showcases from companies like Pax.World, Adresta, Metabloqs and GOGO. Banking & Metaverse In the past six months, the metaverse has gained market traction across industries, including the banking sector as well. Several banks are entering the Metaverse to connect with younger generations as well as to gain a better understanding of virtual worlds. Through the metaverse, banks hope to attract new customers and potentially create new business models and products. The first panel discussion will be together with Megha Shrestha, founder and CEO at Metabloqs, moderated by Kumar Chatterjee. NFT Valuation, Legal and Business Considerations The Metaverse is becoming a confluence of technologies and business models. Many companies are jumping into NFTs and Metaverse but do not have a full understanding of all the possible business and legal issues. It is important to get an understanding of the potential business and legal issues that could come up within a Metaverse implementation project or participation, as well as the various technical and business elements. In the second panel discussion, Cedric Ming, Co-Founder of MetaverseTalks, Caroline Taylor, Founder of Appraisal Bureau will discuss the NFT valuation as well as legal and business considerations, moderated by Jasmin Karatas. The event series NFTs & Metaverse ends on Thursday evening with a closing party with star DJ Dean from Stil & Taktvoll. Further information: Schedule for NFTs and Metaverse on May 26, here. Tickets for the Closing Party are available here. The EmTech Invest Hub is one of the most exclusive Annual Davos Events from Tech Leaders and Professional Investors for community and corporations. It combines top networking, hightech shows and impact investment deal flow. MetaverseTalks is a non-profit association in Switzerland and one of the leading spaces where Metaverse & NFT thought leaders and interested people connect, foster and promote ideas globally. MetaverseTalks is co-host of the NFTs & Metaverse event on May 26 in Davos.

MIRANDA KERR at Vuitton's WOMEN’S CRUISE 2023 FASHION SHOW Deepika Padukone at Vuitton's WOMEN’S CRUISE 2023 FASHION SHOW Nicolas Ghesquière travels far in space and time to propose the most exciting styles and shows to Louis Vuitton clients. For Cruise 2023 Fashion Show guests flew in to California, to experience iconic venue for the show. Lea Seydoux Gemma Chan The clothes: playing with duality of woman's wardrobe, this collection is combining the seemingly opposite parts of the fashion evolution and creates mix of futuristic and folklore, this collection is combining the seemingly opposite parts of the fashion epoques and creates mix of futuristic and untraditional fabrics or elements for luxury wear, accentuated by prisms across shimmering silhouettes, while a myriad of natural materials gives the illusion of a metallic palette. The dichotomy was further emphasised by staging the Cruise shows in the Salk Institute, designed by Louis Kahn in 1965.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces a new expression for Phantom Series II. Adaptations to the eighth-generation Phantom include 'light-touch' visual and aesthetic enhancements in line with client requests and feedback. “Phantom occupies an unrivalled position at the very apex of the luxury world. As our pinnacle product, it represents the very best of Rolls-Royce design, engineering and craftsmanship – a perfect blend of vision, creativity, the finest materials, skill, patience and precision. With Phantom Series II, we have retained and carefully protected everything our clients love about this superlative and luxurious item; subtle, yet meaningful enhancements reflect their evolving tastes and requirements. “Phantom has always been viewed as the 'best car in the world': our Bespoke capabilities mean that, for our clients, it can be the best car for their world, too.” Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Rolls-Royce products enjoy an expansive lifetime, ultimately becoming timeless expressions of good taste, beauty and luxurious perfection. Phantom occupies a unique, pinnacle position in this regard, being revered for its timeless elegance. The eighth-generation of Phantom was presented in 2017. In creating the new expression, Rolls-Royce designers and engineers have been guided by the requests of clients, who have implored Rolls-Royce not to make any major changes to an already iconic motor car. In answer to these client demands, only the lightest of design touches, embellishments, and adaptations have been incorporated. Indeed, it is not about what should be changed, but in fact, what should be preserved and protected. A NEW EXPRESSION The most obvious and important feature to be retained is Phantom’s commanding presence. This has been further enhanced by a new polished horizontal line between the daytime running lights above the Pantheon Grille. This gives Phantom a new and assertive modernity, reflecting its driver-focused character. A subtle geometric change to the Pantheon Grille makes the ‘RR’ Badge of Honour and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot more prominent when viewed from the front. The grille itself is now illuminated, a feature debuted and popularised in Ghost. The headlights are graced with intricate laser-cut bezel starlights, creating a visual connection with the Starlight Headliner inside, and adding further surprise and delight to Phantom's night-time presence. Phantom’s side profile retains Rolls-Royce’s signature short front and long rear overhang, long wheelbase and broad c-pillar, the latter giving greater privacy for occupants. The silhouette preserves the elegant key lines running from the Spirit of Ecstasy to the tapering rear tail. The ‘split-belt’ line begins at the front fender and curves gently towards the rear door, emphasising the car's long dash-to-axle proportions, before falling gently towards the lantern-like rear lamps. The heavily undercut 'waft line' creates a strong shadow, visually signalling the marque's unequalled ‘Magic Carpet Ride’. The side profile is further enhanced with a suite of new wheels. A 3D, milled, stainless steel wheel with triangular facets is available to commission in a fully or part-polished finish. Alternatively, Phantom may be graced with a truly elegant disc wheel, recalling the romance of 1920’s Rolls-Royce motor cars. This disc wheel is produced in both polished stainless steel and black lacquer, perfectly encapsulating the sense of flight on land. Responding to Phantom clients who have previously requested a darkened chrome grille surround, black bonnet reins, windscreen surround and side frame finishers, these may now be commissioned. This aesthetic now enables Rolls-Royce to transform Phantom into the lightest of light or the darkest of dark appearances. Phantom’s sumptuous interior remains almost unaltered: the steering wheel has been made slightly thicker, providing a more connected and immediate point of contact for the owner-driver. Phantom and Phantom Extended have distinct characters of their own, representing two different seats of power. Phantom is now predominantly favoured by the ever-increasing number of clients wishing to be in the driving seat themselves. For those preferring to command the road from the rear seat, Phantom Extended offers the definitive super-luxurious chauffeur-driven experience. ROLLS-ROYCE CONNECTED Now, Phantom includes the debut of ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’. This enables the owner to send an address directly to the motor car from Whispers, the Rolls-Royce private-members’ Application, providing seamless navigation to an event, restaurant, dealership or even the Home of Rolls-Royce itself. ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’ also displays the motor car’s location, security status and current 'health' condition on Whispers; at the touch of a button, the owner can contact a preferred dealership for any servicing requirements or information about the car. THE ‘POLES OF LUXURY’ As the marque's pinnacle product, Phantom attracts an elite stratum of Rolls-Royce clients. Established and successful, at the top of their field and often in the public eye, these are determined and demanding people. It is no coincidence that Phantom attracts the most ambitious and challenging Bespoke commissions ever undertaken by Rolls-Royce. The resulting creations − each an artistic masterpiece in its own right − illustrate a broader truth: since its inception, Phantom has always been whatever the client wants it to be; not only the ‘best car in the world’, but the best car for them and their world. Self-evidently, there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Phantom client. Spanning the ‘poles of luxury’, they may be ever-younger or older, modern or traditional, self-made or from long-established wealth. Their commissions reflect a full spectrum of interests and influences. At one extreme, Phantom takes on a subversive, almost rebellious character – youthful, dynamic and daring. At the other, Phantom transforms into an ode to luxury grandeur and timelessness. The challenge of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective is to accommodate this vast expanse of client characteristics and desires in one pinnacle product. The eighth-generation Phantom has thus been deliberately designed to offer a ‘blank canvas’ for Bespoke personalisation, capable of becoming whatever the client wishes it to be, and a true reflection of their individual style and character. Phantom's great strength and appeal is that it allows clients to position themselves anywhere between these 'poles of luxury', defining luxury on their own terms. And wherever that point happens to lie, they have the assurance that Phantom itself is − technically, materially, aesthetically and dynamically − still the 'best car in the world'. PHANTOM PLATINO: THE RETURN OF FINE TEXTILES To mark the introduction of Phantom Series II and to illustrate Rolls-Royce's Bespoke capability, the marque has created a new Bespoke masterpiece, Phantom Platino, named after the silver-white finish of the coveted and precious metal, platinum. Phantom Platino continues Rolls-Royce’s exploration into fabric interiors, a story which began in 2015 with the launch of Serenity, a truly Bespoke Phantom with a hand-painted, hand-embroidered silk interior. Heralding the next step in this significant journey, Phantom Platino introduces materials other than leather, an area of exploration for Rolls-Royce and a move that demonstrates a greater acceptance of alternative interior upholsteries. Echoing the marque’s formative days, the front seats of Phantom Platino are finished in fine Rolls-Royce leather, while those in the rear are upholstered in fabric. The beautiful tone-on-tone of Platino's interior is achieved by combining two differing fabrics; one created in an Italian mill for its durable yet luxurious appearance, the other derived from bamboo fibres, selected for its lustrous finish. Both materials share an original repeating pattern based on an abstract interpretation of the Spirit of Ecstasy. In the silken textile, the design is smaller and woven into the fabric to create a more visually stimulating finish. It also appears in Phantom’s Gallery, right in the occupant's line of sight, and on key touchpoints such as the armrest and centre console. The bamboo fabric is embroidered with larger icons, presenting a tufted appearance commonly found in interior design. This more resilient material is placed on the lower elements of the interior where they will need to withstand most contact. The same design also appears on Phantom’s dashboard timepiece. The surround is made from a 3D printed ceramic, a truly contemporary execution of a traditional material. Set into an iced finish woodset, the tonal properties of the interior take Phantom to a beautiful and unsurpassed level of opulence. The largest canvas in Phantom is the Starlight Headliner. In a unique design created especially for Rolls-Royce Platino, the ‘stars’ are placed to draw the eye rearwards, with whimsical shooting stars following the sweeping arc of the pattern. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, says, “We are acutely conscious of our clients' esteem for and love of their Phantoms. They felt it could not be improved; but while naturally respecting that view, we believe it is always possible, indeed necessary, to gently go further in our pursuit of absolute perfection. “The subtle changes we have made for the new Phantom Series II have all been minutely considered and meticulously executed. As Sir Henry Royce himself said: ‘Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing’.”

Leona König in the ORF TV Show "Goldene Note" and "Stars & Talents" 2022. Adorned with Chopard Jewellery and Zuhair Murad dress. Photographs by Thomas Ramstorfer. Leona König leads the ORF TV Show "Goldene Note" and "Stars & Talents" 2022. Leona is the founder of the International Music Foundation for Highly Gifted Children. When Leona König takes stage welcoming guests and young music talents in Goldene Note Gala award, she is adorned with Maison Chopard Jewellery and wears an incredible Zuhair Murad dress. "Golden Note 2022" founded by Leona König An unforgettable moment of art and celebration, emotions and the sensation of preparations for the final show of "Golden Note 2022" are in full swing. This will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022, as part of a glamorous TV gala at 20.15 in ORF 2 with the distribution of the annual classic remake of the stage. A total of nine of the country's most talented young musicians then compete in three categories (keyboards, strings and wind instruments), for the prize initiated by Leona König, commissioner of the International Association of High-Gifted Children (IMF). For the second time, an audience prize will be awarded here, which can still be voted on until Friday 13 May (11.00), under https://extra.ORF.at. As moderator, this time Leona König will lead the evening together with co-host. Two of the three jury members are already established: The winning decision will be made this year by violinist Lidia Baich and Rebecca Horner, solo dancer in the Vienna State Ballet. The third member of the jury's jury will be announced shortly. Leona König stated: "Last year it was Thomas Gottschalk, here I am very happy, to lead together with Alfons Haider in the final of 'Golden Note 2022'. For our jury, we have so far been able to win great personalities from the cultural world for the show with star violinist Lidia Baich and Rebecca Horner, solo dancer at the Vienna State Opera. It is definitely exciting, thrilling and enriching for all musicians. With this very skilled team, we will ensure an extraordinary evening! " The "Golden Note" award winners of the instrument categories receive, in addition to concluding performances with the artists of the star jury, as well as all other finalists, including masterclasses in collaboration with members of the Vienna Philharmonic and other musicians. These age-appropriate master classes are held at the Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), crowned by a graduation concert. The public award winner beckons a free study semester, provided by the MUK. In addition, the young musicians are expecting various appearances as well as participation in the ORF show "Stars & Talente by Leona König". A reunion with Leona König and a "Golden Note" finalist from last year, supported by her, is already available on Sunday, May 1, in a new edition of the TV series "Stars & Talente" This is how his enthusiasm for "Stars & Talents" is obvious: At a meeting with Leona König in a Vienna gallery, Revich talks about his own childhood, his love of art. This includes the "Dreamland" gala - a musical charity event, which the artist has already organized for the fifth time, in favor of the UNICEF Austria project "Children on the run". The "Golden Note" award winners of the instrument categories receive, in addition to concluding performances with the star jury artists, as well as all other finalists, including master classes in collaboration with members of the Vienna Philharmonic and other musicians. These age-appropriate master classes are held at the Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), crowned by a graduation concert.

Louis Moinet unveils TEMPOGRAPH SPIRIT collection that integrates uncompromisingly modern break with tradition, combining ancestral expertise with incisive styling. "Playful, unique, technical: the new generation of a revisited icon” Jean-Marie Schaller The 20-second retrograde mechanism – an exclusive animation The large central retrograde hand dominates the dial. Its running 20-second sequences are displayed on a dedicated segment, creating a unique animation. This first choreography is completed by another subtler animation at 9 o'clock. A counter with a red, black and blue gradient marks the three 20-second sequences composing each minute, complemented by an hours & minutes subdial at 4 o’clock. TEMPOGRAPH SPIRIT, the new animated creation TEMPOGRAPH SPIRIT combines power with a modern touch. It unites two major firsts while taking an unprecedented contemporary turn. Highlighted retrograde mechanism The evolution of the aesthetic concept is based above all on the use of style elements conveying the value of the technical solutions adopted in the service of ergonomics and the quest for purity. That is exactly why the raised, rhodium-plated, chamfered and snailed bridges have been created. They bear a retrograde reading zone rising towards a curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal. These bridges make it possible to play with space and reveal three different reading levels. The power of the mechanism is revealed in a new light. The case: less volume, more show Although the diameter of TEMPOGRAPH SPIRIT is only 40 mm, it enables better visual appreciation of the mechanism! This is due on the one hand to the design of the upper bridges, the retrograde zone and the hours dial, all of which emerge from the mechanism to bring it closer to the gaze. On the other hand, the production of the anti-reflective sapphire crystal is designed to complete the show by enabling technical details to be admired from the front as well as from the side, while at the same time slimming the silhouette and guaranteeing optimal ergonomics. The care devoted to the aerodynamic treatment of the TEMPOGRAPH SPIRIT's design began with the integration of a new, more fluid crown guard. The flanks have been given a facelift, with openworked lugs topped by a subtle satin-finish camber accentuating the integration of the bracelet. The lugs are tipped with Louis Moinet's emblematic signature, four black zircons featuring chatons held by screws. The case is made of grade 5 titanium which is extremely light on the wrist at only 18 grams, or of 18-carat gold. The bracelet is perfectly integrated to ensure maximum comfort. The magic play of light across the finishes underlines the strong character of this model and feature a seamlessly integrated whole composed of a unique mechanism whose functions are enhanced by a highly original exterior. Exposing an in-house calibre Among the exclusive features of this model is the calibre itself. Designed and developed by Ateliers Louis Moinet, it comprises over 250 components. Its single-piece construction forgoes the use of an additional module for the complication, which is therefore fully integrated so as to demonstrate the full force of its mechanical beauty. Through the caseback, TEMPOGRAPH SPIRIT with its 48-hour power reserve reveals circular Côtes de Genève, diamond-polished recesses and circular satin-brushed gears with a 5N-coloured finish. The rotor features a reinterpreted version of the Clous de Paris hobnail pattern, with a concentric decoration that lights up the entire timepiece. Jean-Marie Schaller created Les Ateliers Louis Moinet in St-Blaise (NE) in 2004. The fully independent firm was established to honour the memory of Louis Moinet (1768-1853): master watchmaker, inventor of the chronograph and high frequency (216,000 vibrations per hour) (certified by two Guinness World Records™). Louis Moinet was a watchmaker, artist and astronomer. He is the author of the Traité d’Horlogerie, a watchmaking treatise published in 1848 that remained a definitive work of reference for a century. Today, Ateliers Louis Moinet is perpetuating this legacy. The firm’s mechanical timepieces are produced as one-of-a-kind models or limited editions only and comprise two categories: “Cosmic Art” and “Mechanical Wonders”. Louis Moinet creations often make use of unusual and rare components, such as extraterrestrial meteorites or prehistorical materials. The brand’s core values are creativity, exclusivity, art and design. This uniquely creative mechanical approach combined with bespoke fine watchmaking has enabled Louis Moinet to win some of the most coveted honours around the world, including a UNESCO Award of Merit, six Red Dot Design Awards (including one Best of the Best Award), a Horological Creativity Contribution Award, gold and bronze medals in the International Chronometry Competition, ten Good Design Awards, five Middle East Watch of the Year Awards, two Robb Report “Best of the Best” Awards, three German Design Awards, a Moscow Grand Prix Award, and a “Chronograph of the year” distinction from Begin Magazine, Japan.

One of the major environmental disasters affecting both the health of its ecosystems and our human health is the destruction of the ocean, particularly due to plastic pollution. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has made this a priority field of work in order to address this issue. For many years, Repossi has been committed to helping the issues of its day, and as a result, it has sought to collaborate with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation for Ocean Preservation. During Monaco Ocean Week, the jeweler debuted its new Berbere Chromatic Ocean ring, the proceeds of which would be donated totally to the Foundation. Repossi has a lengthy history in Monaco, where it opened its first store. It is with an iconic collection and an historical savoir-faire that Repossi is proud to have created a ring in the colours of the ocean. A special engraving "Together for a healthy ocean" completes the piece. This limited edition piece will only be available at the Repossi Flagship, upon order, in Monaco, until December 31st 2022. Together we can fight this crisis and save our seas. Repossi Monaco Square Beaumarchais 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 89 59

Maurice Lacroix unveils three special edition watches that uphold the benefits of the recently launched AIKON #tide, combining them with the exciting world of 3x3, the global basketball format beloved by millions. Sharing the same qualities as other members of the AIKON family, these latest watches prove a game changer both on and off the court. A few weeks ago, Maurice Lacroix unveiled a ground-breaking new watch, the AIKON #tide. Sharing the same attributes as other members of the AIKON family, these new models are formed of ocean-bound upcycled plastic, an undisclosed formula and glass fibre. The resultant composite material is twice as hard as standard plastic, five times more resistant and has a carbon footprint significantly less than the production of virgin PET. The bezel, case, case back, crown, end-piece and buckle are all made from this composite material. It takes 17 bottles to make one watch and its tailor made packaging which means 17 fewer bottles polluting the ocean. Hot on the heels of the recent launch of the AIKON #tide, Maurice Lacroix now unites its innovative model with the fast-paced sport discipline of 3x3 basketball. The Swiss-based watch brand is no stranger to city life. It is the ‘Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour’, an action-packed game, played in some of the world’s most exciting, urban settings. Born on the streets, 3x3 is now part of the Olympic program. Played worldwide, the game is broadcast in over 100 countries and watched by millions of fans around the globe. With a huge social media audience, connected fans are never far from the action. It’s an exciting domain where players cover the court with incredible alacrity. Pass or shoot, the court is an energy-packed arena where concentration is absolute and fatigue spells defeat. The new special edition AIKON #tide FIBA3x3, brims with energy. Housed in a 40mm case, this basketball-themed watch features a flat sapphire crystal, augmenting readability, while the quartz movement delivers precision in a world where seconds count. These two models, ideally suited to court-dwellers, are available with black or white dials and come supplied on coordinating straps. The dials incorporate the ‘3x3’ logo arranged in an elaborate motif, while the case back is also embossed with the ‘3x3’ logo. When the inaugural versions of the AIKON #tide were unveiled, they sported vibrant dial shades and funky coloured straps. Now, Maurice Lacroix returns with a further eye-popping creation, this time inspired by the official Wilson ball of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour. This new model encompasses blue, orange and yellow hues and fizzes with vitality. Again, the dial is adorned with the FIBA 3x3 logo which is also repeated on the case back. Meanwhile, consistent with the brand’s environmentally conscious mindset, the AIKON #tide FIBA3x3 isn’t presented in excessive packaging but comes in a colour-coordinated mug that can be used again and again and…. With this latest initiative, produced with the help of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, the dynamic watch brand from the Swiss Jura has provided even more choice for members of Gen Z. Consistent with all Maurice Lacroix models, these new creations deliver high perceived value. Maurice Lacroix chose to collaborate with the FIBA 3x3 World Tour because it’s a sporting format that is urban, accessible and success-driven. Irrespective of which special edition watch you choose to wear, you will be contributing to cleaner oceans as well as looking cool on and off the court. Quite simply, the Maurice Lacroix AIKON #tide FIBA3x3 is a game changer! The model will be launched at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Opener in Utsunomiya in Japan from 13th to 15thMay.