With so many innovative watches emerging from the TAG Heuer workshops over the last few years, one could become a little blasé. However, the brand’s constant search for perfecting precision timing in the world of sports, clearly places it apart from the vast array of watch manufacturers. In fact, the all-demanding consumer has made it known that TAG Heuer is one of the most demanded brands: one in nine of all watches purchased throughout the world is a TAG Heuer; it is the number two brand in the USA (second only to the inevitable Rolex!); over the last three years it has out-performed all other brands with the highest level of growth.
Two years ago at a special event in St Tropez, TAG Heuer presented a prototype of the Aquaracer Chrono Calibre S Regatta and thrilled the assembled watch journalists with a remarkable display of how this revolutionary timepiece would transform timing. The wait for the final version seemed a little long, but when you see how it performs and with what technology, the wait was worth it.
The watch is in stainless steel and is equipped with a remarkable Calibre S movement developed and patented by TAG Heuer. What it does is measure and display all watch and chronograph functions with the same hands. This unique and patented architecture, offers an eye-catching and simple means of measuring elapsed chronograph and countdown time for regattas. The Calibre S displays hours with the central hour hand in the Time mode and Chronograph mode; minutes are displayed with the central minute hand in the Time mode, Chronograph mode and Regatta countdown; and seconds are displayed with the central seconds hand in the Time mode, Chronograph mode and Regatta countdown. The semi-circular counter on the right of the dial displays tenths of a second in the Chronograph mode. Switching from Time mode to Chronograph mode or Regatta countdown mode, is achieved by simply pressing the crown once to access the Chronograph mode or twice to access the Regatta countdown mode; the chosen mode is clearly indicated on the semi-circular counter on the left of the dial.
In the Chronograph mode, you start, stop and reset it to zero using the pushbuttons as on a normal chronograph, but elapsed time is displayed on the large central hands of the watch. The hour hand displays the elapsed hours, the minute hand displays the elapsed minutes and the seconds’ hand displays the elapsed seconds. The right counter indicates tenths of a second. Returning to Time mode, the hands revert to the correct time.
The Calibre S movement is a marvel of technology requiring 230 components and 5 high-performance bi-directional motors capable of twice the torque of those in conventional timepieces. The movement has more components than most mechanical movements and has a built-in complexity close to a ‘Manufacture’ movement. The extraordinary synchronization of the central hands and their reset to zero in chronograph mode functions demand the highest level of precision, while the multi-tasking of the central hour, minute, second hands doubles the workload on the main motors. To achieve this revolutionary precision, meant maximizing the power source and engine efficiency; optimizing hand shapes, weights and inertia; and reducing gear tolerance in the power train to minimize friction. Designed as a competitive yachting timepiece, the Calibre S is water-resistant to 300 metres, has 1/10th of a second precision, a perpetual calendar using the combined indications on the two counters, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a fixed aluminium bezel with countdown scale for regatta races, luminescent hands and markers, hand-applied indexes and semi-circular counters. The triple-row steel bracelet with a double safety clasp and bracelet extension can be comfortably worn over a sailing suit. TAG Heuer is renowned for its rigid quality tests and controls and the Calibre S is no different; 12,000 hours of testing without losing 1 second. As TAG Heuer explains, the distinctive Aquaracer Calibre S is ‘easy to use and a breeze to read.
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Spicy and sexy, Gucci Pour Homme will turn heads this summer. Conceived by the label’s maestro Tom Ford, the fragrance has an intense masculine identity with roots in the spicy, woody family. Perfect for day into evening, it’s a subtle scent with a sophisticated turn of phrase. As ever, the fragrance comes perfectly packaged in a massive glass quadrangle bottle topped witha solid metal cap and presented with true Gucci style.
The Philips Norelco BG2020 Bodygroom Shaver is the All-in-One grooming solution, exclusively for men that safely trims and shaves all body zones. With the Bodygroom, men can trim and shave hair from their chest & abs, underarms, groin area, legs, back and shoulders. Bodygroom features the very latest technology and ergonomic design to offer a convenient, easy and pain-free way to remove and trim body hair. Bodygroom’s advanced design allows for it to be used wet or dry and even in the shower. Its hypoallergenic foil protects even the most sensitive skin against nicks, cuts or irritation, and its stainless-steel blades ensure long-lasting performance. The Bodygroom comes with many extras including a cleaning brush and convenient charging stand.
We all know that men’s body hair is different, it can be coarse and grow in multiple directions, and that is why Bodygroom is truly a revolution in grooming. Men finally have a product designed specifically to meet their unique grooming needs.
Trim & Shave: Bodygroom’s dual function shave-and-trim system allows you total control over how much hair you want to remove. Bodygroom comes with three length attachment combs to trim and tidy hair with out completely removing it. To remove hair completely use the Bodygroom without any attachments for a close, smooth shave.
Use Wet & Dry: Because Bodygroom is water-resistant it is fast and easy to clean and ideal for use in the shower. It even comes with its own hanging cord so you can keep it close by while bathing. Since Bodygroom can also be used dry, you’ll be able to shave and trim anytime and anywhere you like.
Safe with Less Irritation: –Bodygroom’s hypoallergenic shaving foil means a comfortable shave with less irritation, even on the most sensitive skin and in the most sensitive body zones. Bodygroom allows you to groom your body without worrying about painful nicks and cuts.
Ultra Close Results: Bodygroom’s Chromium Stainless Steel blades deliver ultra close results. The blades ensure long-lasting performance of your Bodygroom and are maintenance-free.
Attitude (armani) Cologne by Giorgio Armani, Introduced in 2007, it has top notes of calabria lemon and coffee absolute, middle notes of ceylan cardamom and lavender and base notes of china cedar and indonesian patchouli.
Art is something that has been a foundation of Italy’s culture for countless years. Michelangelo, Vasari and Aretino are, for some, a few of the people who have given Italy its distinctive touch of culture. There are a few marques however that have created art in their own right, who have touched the exquisite senses of the famous, the royal and those with good taste.
Boats have long been a sign of wealth and exclusivity. Whether they are moving seamlessly through the Adriatic Sea or moored in Monaco, an individual’s boat says something about their character, their taste and often their place in society. Few could describe the Riva Aquarama as anything less than a nautical legend.
The Riva brand dates back to 1842, where in the small north Italian town of Sarnico, Pietro Riva began creating his boats. A century later Riva lead the world in compact racing boat creation. It was around the 1930’s when Riva ventured into the “pleasure boat” market, in response to the growing number of wealthy people who wanted their journey on water to be as comfortable as their automobiles. This was not a difficult feat for Riva to accomplish.
The quality of their boats is indefinable; at times, the amount of work that has gone into the Aquarama beggars belief. The highest quality wood, leather and engine components money could buy, built at the time for those for whom money was no object. Even today, as Aquaramas have become truly classic, prices for this type of boat are high. $200,000 would not be out of the question for a forty year-old model in need of some TLC.
Buying an original Aquarama is, in a sense, similar to joining a conservation society. One will be in no doubt that these remarkable pieces of history need exceptionally dedicated owners, with a reverent affection for the marque and a wallet wider than a Hertfordshire driveway. For the many who cannot afford this weekend luxury, there are less expensive Rivas around, most of which are smaller and, of course, less elusive. For everyone else, you’ll have to settle for the $500 dollar models that grace the fireplaces of many an admirer who just can’t forget these elegant beauties
A clever redesign of an existing ashtray, Spirale is a steel bowl fitted with a steel spring that serves as a cigarette holder and which can be removed to easily clean the bowl.
Stainless steel. The spring is removeable.
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Seen on Nicolas Cage…
manufacturer: Ventura, Switzerland
materials: black “Durinox” (hardened stainless steel) case, liquid crystal display, sapphire crystal
notes: water resistant to 30 m
features:
- Electro-mechanical wheel controls all of the settings on the watch 12 or 24h time indication.
- 3 date formats
- Chronograph and count-down timer
- Alarm
- Back light
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The revival of the classic pilot shape. A full metal frame design with Lacoste logo on outside temples and upper corner of lens. Available in black, grey and brown.
- Polycarbonate lenses provide UV protection
- Adjustable nose pads for proper fitting
- Imported
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