< Previous60 C EO M I D D L E E A S T M AY 2 0 1 9 style WOMANM AY 2 0 1 9 CEO MIDDLE E A ST 61 style ELEGANCE COUNTS Designer fashion online store Net-a-Porter has launched a curation of 17 exclusive capsule collections for Ramadan. The line features special pieces designed specifi cally for Ramadan alongside modest fashion ensembles that are perfectly tailored for an Iftar or Suhoor gathering. The capsule includes Haider Ackermann’s silk satin-paneled polka-dot chiffon kaftan. For evening events, fasten the languid neck ties into a bow and team it with tailored pants. If you’re looking for a memorable evening outfi t, go with Safi yaa’s show-stopping pale yellow crystal- embellished stretch-crepe gown. The split, fl oor-length sleeves that are perfect for showcasing a diamond bracelet. The brand has famously dressed the likes of Meghan Markle and Michelle Obama for high-profi le events. Meanwhile, Jenny Packham’s embroidery provides the ultimate after dark glamour with this soft pistachio satin-trimmed sequined chiffon-wrap gown. WOMAN62 C EO M I D D L E E A S T MAY 2 0 1 9 CELEBRATING A MOTORING LEGACY Breitling introduces the Premier Bentley Centenary Limited Edition THE BEST WRIST-WORTHY INVESTMENTS ALWAYS ON TIME A new timepiece from Breitling has been launched to celebrate Bentley’s 100 years of luxury motoring excellence. The new Breitling Premier Bentley Centenary Limited Edition is the latest model in Breitling’s refined Premier collection and was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2019, commemo- rating the collaboration between the watch company and car manufacturer Bentley Motors since 2003. Breitling’s partnership with Bentley Motors can be traced back to when the iconic automobile brand was design- ing its legendary Continental GT, which defined a new type of Grand Tourer on the global stage. Bentley commissioned Breitling to create an onboard clock that would reflect the unparalleled luxury, peerless quality, and extraordi- nary performance of the new GT, which MAY 2 0 1 9 CEO MIDDLE E A ST 63 debuted in Paris in 2003. Both brands have since worked to- gether to create exquisite timepieces and special edition cars that cemented the strength of the relationship. In 2018, Breitling also introduced the Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley British Racing Green, a striking wrist- watch with a distinctive British racing green dial. Breitling Premier Centenary watch specifications Produced in 18k red gold and stainless steel versions, the new Premier Centenary Limited Edition features an elegant and unique wooden brown burl elm dial with black subdials – a chronograph minute counter at 3 o’clock and an eye-catching small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock. The contrasting subdials indicate that the watches are powered by Breitling’s flagship Manufacture Caliber 01. The in-house mechanical movement delivers an impressive power reserve of approxi- mately 70-hours. The movement is visible through a unique transparent caseback featuring a Bentley logo. The 18k red gold version is engraved with a ‘ONE OF 200’ inscription while the steel version is inscribed ‘ONE OF 1000’, confirmation of the edition sizes for the watches. The dial features a white tachymeter scale on a black inner bezel around the dial, with a red tachymeter inscription. The Bentley Centenary Limited Edition in 18k red gold is presented on a brown leather strap whose pattern and stitching were inspired by the seats in a Bentley. The stainless steel version will also be available on the brown Bentley-inspired leather strap or on a stainless-steel bracelet. On the left side of the 42 mm steel case is a plate with an engraved “Bentley” inscription, which owes its in- spiration to the dashboard of the historic supercharged 1929 “Blower” Bentley. The Breitling Premier Bentley Cente- nary Limited Edition is a COSC-certified chronometer, an independent confirma- tion of its precision. The Breitling Premier Bentley Centenary Limited Edition is a COSC- certified chronometer, an independent confirmation of its precision64 C EO M I D D L E E A S T MAY 2 0 1 9 TAG HEUER AUTAVIA With design elements and features inspired by the models introduced over half a century ago TAG HEUER Tag Heuer’s revamped version of the iconic Autavia is inspired by its rich heritage and origins in the automobile and aircraft industries. This 21st-century model blends the legacy of the original Autavia models with the avant-garde watchmaker’s new Isograph carbon-composite hairspring for improved timekeep- ing performance. The benefits of the carbon-composite hairspring include being virtually unaffected by gravity and shock, ensuring concentric oscil- lations for improved performance, being made from a completely anti- magnetic material which prevents inaccuracy caused by contact with magnetic fields, and featuring optimal thermodynamics. The cockpit-inspired Autavia 42 mm three-hand model features Su- perLuminova® details on its smoky- effect blue dial and is perfectly legible in any conditions. A date window is lo- cated at 6 o’clock on the dial. The blue ceramic bezel rotates bidirectionally, and the rounded stainless-steel case and bevelled lugs mimic those of the Autavia from the 1960s. The XL crown takes inspiration from TAG Heuer pilots’ watches and timers from 1933 to 1957. This model is presented on a dark brown leather strap, and can be swapped out for a stainless-steel bracelet. This versatile timepiece is understated enough to pair with any casual style, and yet its striking design enhances any elegant look. LOUIS VUITTON VOYAGER MINUTE REPEATER FLYING TOURBILLON Showcased in a white gold Voyager case that is midway between a square and a circle, the Louis Vuitton Voyager Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon comes in two versions LOUIS VUITTON The first is a satin-brushed and polished affair and the other adorned with baguette- cut diamonds totalling around eight carats. At just 42.5mm in diameter, it’s a surprising- ly neat package when one considers what’s inside – a beautiful flying tourbillon set at 5 o’ clock has been entirely developed and assembled inhouse. One of the toughest complications to master, a minute repeater, is likewise nes- tled within this intricate movement that can be admired from front and back thanks to the sapphire case. Two gongs and hammers indicate the passing of time via the trigger positioned on the edge of the watch at 8 o’clock and the striking mechanism is a ca- thedral gong, making the sound deeper and more melodious to hear. Developed and assembled at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, this watch is the result of the work of one single master watchmaker and 320 hours of meticulous craftsmanship.MAY 2 0 1 9 CEO MIDDLE E A ST 65 HOROLOGICAL MACHINE HOROLOGICAL MACHINE N°6 FINAL EDITION The timepiece’s audacious construction and design make it one of the brightest stars in the MB&F constellation. Available in a limited edi- tion of eight pieces, the HM6 Final Edition is presented in stainless steel, a fittingly robust and durable material to memorialise the last out- ing of this series. The body is deeply grooved with polished lines that stretch from the turbine pods to the hour and minute spheres, contrasting sharply with the satin-drawn main surfaces. The platinum oscillating weight, visible through a sapphire crystal pane on the underside of the case, has been given a blue PVD (physical vapour deposition) coating. The hour and minute spheres are also in this arresting hue, with numerals and markings standing out in thickly ap- plied Super-LumiNova that luminesces light blue. The hour and minute spheres are oriented perpendicular to the rest of the engine to facilitate readability, and are driven by conical gears to ensure that this unusual configuration still provides the necessary precision in displaying the time. Twin turbines create air resistance that protects the automatic winding system. The HM6’s engine, comprising 475 components, took three years of research and develop- ment to realise – almost as long as the entire lifespan of the HM6 series itself. The Horological Machine N°6 has only been around since 2014 SPEED AND STYLE Santos de Cartier Chronograph CARTIER This year Cartier turns to the friendship between Louis Cartier and aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont for inspiration, with a focus on an updated Santos de Cartier collection. Santos-Dumont designed over 22 flying machines in a relentless mission to conquer the skies. Speed was one of his abiding obsessions and he set record after record including a speed record in 1906 where he covered a distance of 220 metres in just 21 seconds. Known for his style as well as his bravery, he turned to Cartier to create a timepiece that he could wear on his wrist, allowing him to easily consult it during flight. This 1904 watch was a true precursor to contempo- rary wristwatches. This extra-large steel model with interchangeable straps carries a Cartier manufacture automatic chrono- graph movement; its ergonomic design with single start/stop button exudes elegance.66 C EO M I D D L E E A S T MAY 2 0 1 9 CHOPARD L.U.C CHRONO ONE FLYBACK VACHERON CONSTANTIN TWIN BEAT A watch that expresses the best of Chopard – COSC-certified chronometric performance and peerless finishing – this flyback chronograph is unabashedly masculine A technological highlight of SIHH CHOPARD VACHERON CONSTANTIN Crafted in steel, its 42mm diameter and 13.42mm thickness give it a reassuringly solid feeling on the wrist, while at the same time expressing a formidable attention to the tiniest details, from the Dauphine fusée-type hands to vertical satin-brushed sides and polished bezel and lugs. The dial of this 250-piece limited series is grey with a fine vertical satin-brushed motif, naturally complemented by a slate-grey alligator leather strap with a brown alligator leather lining. This timepiece from Vacheron offers up an entirely new system of extending the power reserve of the watch, namely two balances that each operate at a different frequency – the mainspring a source of variable energy levels for the first time. The wearer switches between one or the other depending on whether he is wearing the watch or has it tucked away in a drawer – its undeniable beauty means the latter seems unlikely, but the new system extends the potential power reserve to a whopping 65 days.MAY 2 0 1 9 CEO MIDDLE E A ST 67 BULGARI OCTO FINISSIMO CHRONOGRAPH GMT Bulgari confidently takes a fifth world record in watchmaking BULGARI The Swiss watchmaker has added the triumph of making the thinnest ever mechanical chronograph to its already impressive achievements. Needless to say, the new timepiece with its 3.3mm thinness is as instantly desirable as the other Finissimo watches that have come to define Bulgari as masters of seriously hot horology. Baume et Mercier Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar By indicating the date, the day of the week, the month and the phases of the moon while automatically taking into account the variable lengths of months and the leap year cycle, the Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar deserves its place among the most complex watches with this complication, asserting the company’s position amidst the top tier of watchmakers. Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II A new version of this popular Rolex model is likely to see collectors beating a swift path to their nearest dealer. Designed as a navigation aid for travellers, the emblematic bidirectional bezel in blue and black ceramic encircles the dial that shows traditional hour, minute and seconds hand, triangle-tipped 24-hour hand and shows two timezones simultaneously. The date, at 3 o’clock on the dial, is synchro- nised with the local time. The epitome of sturdiness and reliability, the case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres. THE COUPLE68 C EO M I D D L E E A S T FEBRUA RY 20 17 SCENT OF THE MONTH FRAGRANCE P 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 202 212 2222 2322 2422 2522 26 2 27 2 28 31 Opulence and creativity ARISIAN PERF U MER PO WERHO U SE Ex Nihlo’s Atlas Fever by Shy- amala Maisondieu is inspired by the journeys of great musicians. The cedarwood base twisted with pink berries is fashioned to be reminiscent of the smell of precious woods as much as vintage gui- tars. Fused with notes of Tonka bean and Vanilla, this scent plays ancestral perfum- ery heritage with a rock’n’roll attitude. JA N U A R Y F E B R U A R Y M LY A U G U S T S E P T E M B E R O CT 68 C EO M I D D L E E A S T MAY 2 0 1 9MAY 2019 CEO MIDDLE E A ST 69 SMART, SLIM AND SOPHISTICATED HUAWEI’S NEW OFFERING TICKS ALL THE BOXES Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled its new P30 Series smartphones in the Middle East region featuring the world’s first Leica quad camera with a SuperSpectrum sensor and SuperZoom lens. The new Leica quad camera on the back of the device includes a 40 MP main camera with a1/1.7-inch SuperSpectrum sensor, a 20 MP ultra-wide angle lens, 8 MP telephoto camera and Huawei’s Time of Flight (ToF) camera. The ToF Camera is designed to capture depth-of-field information to deliver accurate image segmentation. It uses precise distance measurement to allow for the simulation of multiple levels of bokeh. A 32 MP selfie camera mounts the device front to produce AI-beautified pictures. The P30 series boasts the highest-rated smartphone camera on DxOMark with an average score of 112. The device’s SuperZoom Lens and innovative periscope design enables Huawei to incor- porate the telephoto camera into an extremely slim device. The periscope design uses a prism element to bend light at a 90-degree angle. By doing so, the sensor can be fitted in the chassis and support 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and a never-before seen 50x digital zoom. The Huawei P30 Pro is priced at AED3,399, the Huawei P30 at AED2,499 and the Huawei P30 lite at AED1,099. CEO APPROVES MAY 2 0 1 9 CEO MIDDLE E A ST 69Next >