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WORLDTEMPUS - 20 July 2012

Wimbledon, whose finals were played on July 8, is now getting ready for the Olympics. The 126th edition of the biggest title in tennis crowned the brand of the crown on the men's side and flashed retro style in the women's event. Miguel Seabra was on the scene and saw so much more.

Wimbledon and Rolex form not only one of the oldest partnerships in the history of sports sponsoring, but are also viewed as an ideal association - a case study since 1978, with both institutions bound by a deep respect for tradition and long-term vision. This is the reason it will seem odd to see Omega as official timekeeper at the All England Club during what will probably be the highest profile Olympic tennis event ever due to the legendary setting and the pedigree of the champions involved (even if Rafael Nadal won't play due to injury). Rolex, however, clearly dominated the recent 126th edition of The Championships, both on and off the courts.
First of all, in one of the most anticipated finals ever the champion that is Rolex's grandest ambassador prevailed: Roger Federer, who receives a reported 15 million Swiss francs per year from the Genevan brand. Showing smooth Swiss precision and displaying his modern classic style, the Basel native dismantled local hero Andy Murray with a blend of old-school sliced backhand shots and tremendous forehand accelerations en route to a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win that tied him with William Renshaw and Pete Sampras as most Wimbledon title winners (7). A consequence of the triumph, the thirty-something's return to number one in the world's rankings allowed him not only to automatically tie Sampras' benchmark of 286 weeks on top of the tennis hierarchy, but also to surpass him this week for yet another record. And when it was time to lift the trophy he didn't forget to put his timepiece on - even though the shell-shocked Murray forgot to do the same.

My kingdom for a title
The men's singles summit was guaranteed to provide history either way. Federer, who had become the first man ever to play eight Wimbledon finals, seized the moment. Murray, the first Brit to play a Wimbledon final since Henry "Bunny" Austin in 1938, battled valiantly but in the end couldn't become the first to win Wimbledon (or a Grand Slam) since Fred Perry in 1936. The Scot had lost his three previous Grand Slam finals without winning a single set, but started in emphatic fashion, only to be denied once again. Understandably gobsmacked and having signed with Rado a mere three weeks previous, he did not possess the reflex to put his D-Star 200 on for the ceremony that glued the United Kingdom to the telly: during his moving speech, Murray was constantly showing his bare left wrist whereas cameras frequently caught his emotional girlfriend, Kim Sears, sporting a timepiece from Federer's longtime sponsor: a Rolex GMT-Master II.
Ironically, a 24-year-old Federer - who had a steel Rolex Daytona when he won his first Wimbledon in 2003 - also forgot to don his Maurice Lacroix when he won the tournament in 2005, ruining the brand's desire to make posters out of the traditional trophy picture and globally advertise a partnership that didn't last the scheduled five years; Rolex bought the remainder of the contract time back in 2006.
 

During the final, the cameras also caught a Rolex Daytona in rose gold on Victoria Beckham's wrist and one of Rolex's leading employees in the star-studded Royal Box: Arnaud Boetsch, a former number 12 in the world rankings who gave France the winning point versus Sweden in the 1996 Davis Cup final and the main man behind the brand's comprehensive investment in tennis throughout the past decade. Beside its historical tie with Wimbledon, the Geneva-based company also sponsors another Grand Slam (the Australian Open), the biggest team competitions in the world (Davis Cup and Fed Cup), the year-end championships on both tours (ATP World Tour Finals and WTA Championships) and several Masters 1000 events - including the title-sponsored Monte-Carlo Masters and Shanghai Masters.
Army of ambassadors and a maverick
In an era where there are more watch sponsorships in tennis than ever, Rolex dominates with an army led by Federer that also includes top-tenners Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Martin del Potro on the men's side, and Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Li Na and Zheng Jie among the women. Other notable partnerships include Novak Djokovic, defeated by Federer in the semifinals, who signed with Audemars Piguet right after winning Wimbledon in 2011. Rafael Nadal wasn't able to repeat his 2010 title with Richard Mille, losing in the second round. David Ferrer, who's been wearing Bovet for years, succumbed in the quarterfinals. TAG Heuer's Maria Sharapova, fresh from her Roland Garros title, lost in the fourth round to Longines ambassador Sabine Lisicki and subsequently lost her leadership in the rankings.

All the men playing in the semifinals had watch endorsements, though not one of the women semifinalists were brand ambassadors - although runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska has had past ties to Longines, the official timekeeper of Roland Garros. The ladies' tournament actually crowned a champion who played wearing a watch as a retro fashion statement rather than an endorsed instrument. Since April Serena Williams has been touting an '80s-inspired Casio Calculator watch, and she didn't need to use the calculator function to add another singles title to her Grand Slam tally: 14, five of which were won at Wimbledon. However, she might have used it to add the 1.18 million pounds' prize money amassed at the All England Club to total her official prize-money winnings at around 38 million dollars.
So why does a multimillionaire known for her taste in expensive accessories wear a non-sponsored, non-advertised Casio CA53W-1 calculator watch that can be found on the secondary market for as little as $16.45? "It all started when my sister and I put on this tournament for our friends and family. And this year the theme was the '80s, so we all tried to outdo each other with accessories and I managed to find this crazy calculator watch and I wore it and I never took it off. I also found another 'ridiculous' '80s gold-plated watch…it's just fun, I can't get out of the '80s. I think I'm stuck in 1986 and I love it," Williams revealed during last week's title run (another one) in Stanford.
In just over one week from today, both Williams and Federer will return to the grass courts of Wimbledon as heavy favorites to win the coveted gold medal in singles for the first time. Both have previously won the Olympic title in doubles.

From 30 August to 28 September 2013, the dates set for the grand auction at Monaco's Hôtel Hermitage, the 33 unique watches will be completing their very own world tour before succumbing to the bidding frenzy. These exceptional pieces will thus set out to capture the hearts of international collectors all over the planet in their own bid to promote the fight against muscular dystrophy. Between 25 and 28 September, they will be back in Monaco as part of the Monaco Yacht Show, the world's premier showcase for super yachts. They will then be visible in the Salle Belle Epoque in an exhibition held under the High Patronage de H.R.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. Among the visitors, often identified by the brands themselves or the Antiquorum auction house, are Collectors and informed amateurs, who include some of the most important in the world.
A feminine presence
This year, the Only Watch exhibition is marked by a marked feminine presence. Of the thirty or so manufactures united by this biennial adventure, 6 have chosen to design and craft a unique watch intended for ladies. Will these models succeed in winning the hearts of the ceremony-goers? One thing is certain, they will all illustrate one of the thriving trends in current watchmaking, namely the growing fascination among a feminine clientele for watch complications, due to their complex mechanisms or discreet adornments. This phenomenon points to another widespread trend, the return to less ostentatious dimensions. Watch diameters of less than 40 mm are now being seen, as well as a tendency towards a neo-vintage flashback to the original iconic lines of former years when the standards of classic watchmaking were being set.
  

100% of funds raised to be donated

The record 4 million Euros raised at the 2011 are yet to be beaten! As in past editions of Only Watch, the sums collected at this 5th edition will be donated in their entirety to the fight against muscular dystrophy, mainly to finance research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare neuromuscular auto-immune disease, and an extremely disabling disorder that affects one in 3,500 boys, i.e. approximately 250,000 children, teenagers and young adults around the world. 

'The funds raised by Only Watch enabled the Monaco Association against muscular dystrophy to finance more than a dozen teams around the world working on approaches to cell therapy, gene therapy and the exon jump. The task ahead is still immense', concedes the highly motivated and appreciative Luis Garcia, research director at the CNRS and scientific co-ordinator of ICE, a concerted international research programme on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In this very human adventure, where the notion of time is vital in saving lives, Only Watch celebrates these tremendous efforts every two years by uniting the key Swiss watchmaking workshops at a very worthwhile auction event with a high media profile. 

The sheer epitome of Maurice Lacroix expertise, the watches of the Masterpiece Collection capture the urbanity, dynamism and elegance of the 21st century. As the brand's flagship, this collection is brilliantly masterful in its interpretation of complications, including the retrograde and moon indications over which Maurice Lacroix has shown such total mastery over the years.

While the Masterpieces previously developed alongside manual winding mechanisms, last year saw them adopt automatic calibers for the first time. In 2012, the collection continues to expand, revisiting its longstanding manual expertise with a new version of the incredible Masterpiece Roue Carree Seconde. Meanwhile, the new Masterpiece Lune Retrograde further enhances the range with a new self-winding anufacture movement that subscribes to the highest standards of traditional mechanical watchmaking.

The modernist design reflects the quest for innovation encapsulated by the brand's "Never Stop Moving" advertising campaign launched last year. While the notion of movement is always at the heart of each timepiece, each design is also driven by innovation. In this collection, time is a form of expression that is never compromised.

Hewn in steel, the Masterpiece Lune Retrograde is a subtle fusion of contemporary spirit and experienced craftsmanship. Presenting two complications held in great esteem by Maurice Lacroix, the Masterpiece Lune Retrograde opts to capture time in a 43 mm diameter case, thus renewing its links with a more traditional size. Water resistant to 50 meters, it alternates satin and polished finishes without ostentation, displaying its craftsmanship with impressive clarity. A deep sense of authenticity springs from its blue dial, imbuing time with unquestionable maturity.

The slightly raised time markers - subtle despite their high-tech engineering - are emphasized by the satin sunburst finish of the dial whose royal blue testifies to the nobility of their craftsmanship. Encircled by a hand display marking the days of the week, the moon asserts itself at 6 o'clock. It turns on a black disk in striking chiaroscuro, as if the skies themselves were within reach. The calendar is housed at 10 o'clock in a wide retrograde arch, while the power reserve is dynamically displayed at 2 o'clock. Enhanced by a crescent of applique hour markers that gradually fan out, it evokes a real sense of movement. The hours and minutes adopt the traditional central position so as not to disturb the almost architectural balance of the piece. In a striking play of light, their slender hands are graced with a diamond finish enhanced still further by a slight curve, an additional detail that ensures complete legibility.

The self-winding ML 192 movement, manufactured entirely in-house, bears the stamp of the highest Swiss watchmaking traditions. Its workings, down to the smallest component, are revealed by the sapphire crystal case, while its brushed vertical and Grand Colimaçon finishes reflect the light down to the jewels themselves.

The new Masterpiece Lune Retrograde comes with an optional leather strap and is available with dials in slate and silver/gold two-tone. Its particularly competitive position on the market for manufacture watches confirms the desire of Maurice Lacroix to expand its range while remaining ever-attentive to the expectations of a demanding public.

The organisers of this gathering of lovers, aficionados and collectors of fine watches due to take place in Monaco on Monday May 30th - under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II, Honorary Chairman of the Cercle de l'Horlogerie de Monaco- are putting the finishing touches to preparations for this major event catering to the Riviera clientele and a growing international public.

DISCOVERING THE PASSION OF WATCHMAKING
For this edition taking place the day after the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, some twenty brands of fine, new and high-end watches come to meet a clientele keen to discover these exceptional timepieces and the art of making watches.
The brands which have confirmed their attendance at the Monaco event are: Cartier, Chanel, Corum, Dior, Manufacture Royale, Montblanc, Pequignet, Piaget, but also: 4N, Atelier de Monaco, BlackSand, Cabestan, Cyrus, Drakkar Timepieces, Hautlence, Ladoire, Laurent Ferrier, Perrelet, Valbray and Vertu.
This event, sponsored by Barclays Wealth Monaco and organised by Deluxe Society, will this year host a workshop presented by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie with its craftsman watchmakers at work, along with screenings on the art of watchmaking. Also worth noting is the exceptional presence of Rolls Royce and the Davidoff firm, and the partnership with Global Blue who are inviting a select Russian clientele to discover this unique soiree where the stars will be the timepieces.
THE EVENT WILL HOST A PHOTO EXHIBITION OF ONLY WATCH 2011
The fourth edition of the ONLY WATCH biennale will be held on September 22nd at 4pm, in Monaco. This charity auction of one-off watches is organised in aid of research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
As a preview of this major event in the international collector's and watch lover's calendar the Rendez-Vous de l'Horlogerie is pleased to host a photo exhibition of a selection of these pieces, made by some of the great watch makers, on the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum.
In alphabetical order: Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Blu, Bovet Fleurier, Breguet, Celsius, Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, Corum, De Bethune, Delacour, De Witt, Franck Muller, Frederique Constant, Girard-Perregaux, Glasshutte, Harry Winston, Hermes, Hublot, Ikepod-Marc Newson, Jaquet Droz, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Vuitton, Maurice Lacroix, MB&F, Montblanc, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Richard Mille, Romain Jerôme, TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, Urwerk, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vulcain, Zenith.
The funds raised every two years are used by the Association Monegasque contre les Myopathies to support 15 research teams in the United States, France, Italy, Great Britain and Switzerland.

WORLDTEMPUS - 8 February 2011
The watch world has been talking about it for a while, and glimpses seen on various wrists at GTE in January made it clear that collectors would soon be graced with a new line of watches. While their maker is familiar to collectors, the look and feel of these new masterpieces will not be.
Gone are the astronomical developments that sealed Martin Braun's reputation as an innovative movement designer. It should come as no surprise that Braun's new horological offerings will include unprecedented technical elements, particularly in the debut timepiece that will be the star of the show at Baselworld. This perpetual calendar adds a new twist to an old theme. Its manually wound movement featuring an integrated perpetual calendar (not a module) holds power for six full days, and its clearly legible large date is unusually positioned. The entirety of the design harmonizes well with the new movement—so well in fact that the waiting watch world may be well inclined to forget its need for back-to-basic, retro-styled looks that the major brands are currently pushing.
Professionals
Braun's new marque—in addition to its alter ego, movement manufacturer MHO—was founded with the financial backing of Swiss entrepreneur Antoine Meier. Soon thereafter Braun, who says, "We aim to go beyond existing boundaries and to give unconventional ideas a chance," hired an experienced industry executive to run the new venture.
Bruno Jufer, previously employed with Maurice Lacroix, Jaquet Droz, and Zenith, was most recently a member of Carl F. Bucherer's executive management. He describes his new place of employment as "a benchmark for innovative technology in movement construction and unique watch design." These are no light comments coming from a man of his experience, with Braun quickly adding that Antoine Martin—a name that is easily pronounced in every language and chosen to represent its two founding visionaries—was born under Jufer's professional tutelage.
No predefined routes are scheduled to be followed by this new company, which should keep collectors on their toes. Stay tuned to Worldtempus for the entire story as it unfolds.

This collection spearheads the brand, and, its interpretation is a wonderful illustration of complications, especially retrograde displays, that Maurice Lacroix has been specializing in for many years.
Until now Masterpiece watches have evolved in step with hand-wound mechanisms, but this year, for the first time, their technological sophistication is embodied in automatic calibers. Meeting the highest manufacturing standards of traditional mechanical watchmaking, the new Masterpiece models, Calendrier Retrograde and Masterpiece Double Retrograde, based on historical pieces, place polished elegance at the heart of a technological sophistication served by modernist design.
 
In keeping with the new advertising concept, "Never Stop Moving", the automatic Masterpiece watches have the idea of movement as their guiding principle. The caliber, wound up by the simple movement of the wrist is the exemplification of such a philosophy. From a broader perspective, the Never Stop Moving concept is evident in the quest for innovation and in the continuous research in technical and aesthetic fields that dictate the design of each Maurice Lacroix watch. A brand that accepts no compromise.
Masterpiece Calendrier Retrograde & Masterpiece Double Retrograde
Excellence in Automation
Available in a limited edition series of 50, the Masterpiece Calendrier Retrograde and Masterpiece Double Retrograde are produced in pink gold. The large 46 mm diameter cases, statuesque in appearance, afford time a space in keeping with its dimensions. The case, which is water-resistant to a depth of 50 m, has a very contemporary style polished and satin finish, with nothing superfluous and no decorative flourishes. Its plain simplicity is echoed in the blue dials that display the time data in a methodical and practical fashion, whatever the model.

One model features a retrograde date at 10 o'clock, the other a GMT double retrograde and date at 12 and 6 o'clock. The delicately cut out displays, stylish despite their technical sophistication, are enhanced by the sun-brushed satin finish of the dial, the deep blue colour of which confirms their credentials. The power reserve display, located at 2 or 3 o'clock depending on the model, is characterized by its bold, dynamic appearance. The pink-gold applied markers sit in a curve that stretches out gradually, giving a real impression of movement. As for the small seconds hand, it circles regularly without stopping.
In a clear, striking contrast, the fine pink-gold hands skim round the blue dial, their diamond-cut finish further enhanced by their gently curved shape. The absence of an arbor hole confirms traditional design where attention to the minutest detail is taken to its extreme. The purity, the quiet poise of the design that emanates from these timepieces cannot fail to evoke the most beautiful architectural creations where design, distilled to its purest essence, transfigures form and function. Perfect visual harmony and crystal-clear legibility testify explicitly to this.
The self-winding movements, ML 190 for the Calendrier Retrograde and ML 191 for the Double Retrograde, are created in the pure tradition of Swiss watchmaking. The finish, even of the tiniest component, invisible after the watch is assembled, can be seen through the sapphire crystal case backs. Their 16½ line diameter makes them among the largest automatic calibers in the market. 

In response to the expectations of a demanding public for whom performance is a way of life, the new automatic Masterpiece watches are also available in steel in a more popular case size of 43 mm, with two dial finishes, black and silver-plated. Their especially competitive positioning on the Manufacture watch market brings powerful added value to the Maurice Lacroix range.

Unveiled at Baselworld watch fair in March, the three designs - a dark metallic take on the five continents from Nicolas, a multi-layered offering by Levy and a superfine, leather covered creation from Barrett - were received with near rapturous response.
All proceeds from the auction - which closes on 19 June - are to be donated to a charity of each designer's choice. Arik Levy has nominated Sinjiya-Ton, a charity dedicated to the aid of Malian street children, Nicolas will be donating to human aid organisation, Medicins Sans Frontieres, and Barrett to world aid charity, Oxfam.
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