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DOHA JEWELLERY & EXHIBITION THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2015

Alessandro Savelli, CEO and Founder of Savelli Savelli unveils ‘Jardin Secret’ at Doha jewellery exhibition

avelli, a new luxury brand from Geneva, unveiled its debut There are eleven models in the Jardin Secret collection designed collection “Jardin Secret” at the Doha Jewellery & Watches with an Italian flair, each model is fluid in every contour, each sensous Exhibition 2015. This marks their first ever collection unveil- curve is inspired by “Line of Grace”. A timeless concept of beauty and ing in Qatar. femininity, reinterpreted by Savelli that creates a harmony of technol- The brand’s founder Alessandro Savelli’s dream was real- ogy and artistry. Sised in creating a revolutionary jewellery brand, merging technology “Your Savelli is a precious possession and the more you hold it and with craftsmanship. use it, the more personal it becomes. Beyond a way to connect, it’s a Savelli is the first luxury smartphone specially designed for women way to indulge in your passions. Just like a special place that belongs to — handmade in as a precious piece of jewellery, crafted you and only to you. This was the inspiration for our debut collection. from treasured metals and precious stones that include sparkling We created a story to be part of yours,” added Savelli. white diamonds exquisitely set, sculpted hand-polished rose and A contemporary line titled “Elegante”, comes in three striking Savelli is powered by Google Android operating system with all ultra-bombe sapphire crystal of stunning clarity. styles — python, blue jeans ostrich and black sport. Another line titled the key apps we use every day. Moreover it is equipped with a per- Savelli is truly exceptional in paying attention to detail. “I wanted to “Precieuse”, includes four models to treasure — emerald iguana, classic sonal proactive app, Jardin Secret, a unique function that invites all create something totally new, never attempted before. A jewel of tomor- caramel, white ice and ardent red. The third line titled “Merveilluse” Savelli Customers into a world of knowing. Savelli debuted in some of row, only for women. A design which would bring a new perspective showcases the ultimate pieces including: diamond rain, diamond the world’s most exclusive department stores including Harrods and on jewelry and in the industry, and obsessive search for night, champagne diamonds and black insane. Style Icon Julia Restoin Printemps. Now, Savelli is distributed through a selection of and beautiful materials to work with. From ultra-bombe crystal sapphire Roitfeld is the muse of Savelli. Her natural grace is captured in the jewellery boutiques across the globe, and is planning its expansion into to hi-tech ceramic,” Savelli said. Savelli campaign by legendary photographer . Asia, the Middle-east and . THE PENINSULA DOHA JEWELLERY & WATCHES EXHIBITION THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo joins TAG Heuer’s star team of celebrity ambassadors

AG Heuer signed football superstar to a long-term partnership as a TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador Two-time Ballon d’Or winner, Real Madrid forward and TCaptain of the Portugal team for the coming World Cup in Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo joins an illustrious roster of TAG Heuer sports stars and celebrities that includes film actors and Leonardo DiCaprio, WTA tennis champion , World Champion Jenson Button, World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier and the entire crew of 2013 America’s Cup winner Oracle Team USA. Past members have included actors and and Tag Heuer join hands , golfing great , and the most legendary kate park or red carpet? Sneakers or stilettos? Ravishing smile names in the history of Formula One, from to Kimi or funny face? Difficult choices to make, which is why TAG Heuer Räikkönen, , and . Stakes it all and chooses Cara Delevingne — the most disruptive It “TAG Heuer is by far the best at what it does,” said Cristiano Girl of the moment — as its new feminine ambassador. She has a mas- Ronaldo, “and has been for more than 150 years. No other luxury sive social media presence, is up for everything, and relishes freedom. brand has such strong ties to the highest levels of sports. It is incred- Cara is the new ruling queen of the media jungle, the It Girl spokes- ibly glamorous yet also so unconventional, and we share exactly the person for the online generation, and the top fashion model of our day. same determination: to totally change the game, push the limits and What is most refreshing about her is the way she navigates so cooly make our own rules. It is a great honor to be a part of such a powerful through these high-pressure worlds, with her indomitable take-me- and pioneering legacy.” as-I-am élan. “Every TAG Heuer creation celebrates intense life in the contem- TAG Heuer held Cara Delevingne’s “Welcome to the TAG Heuer porary arena, and no individual represents this more powerfully than Family” fête in the Salle Melpomène, the most beautiful room in the Cristiano,” said TAG Heuer CEO Stéphane Linder. Ecole des Beaux Arts de Paris. After all, where other than Paris, on “Like TAG Heuer, Cristiano demands perfection and pushes him- the eve of Fashion Week, could such a celebration be held? The catwalk self harder than anyone in his domain. This is the first time we enter princess was positively radiant and at her cheeky best as she charmed the world of football, and it's a perfect fit to do that with Cristiano, the 150 journalists and VIPs in attendance. opening a new trend and a new way to engage with our fans. Sports The exhibition space, named after the Greek muse of tragedy, was is part of our tradition because we share the same values: self motiva- magically transformed for the occasion into a theatre of antiquity, with tion and discipline, pushing one's limit, never giving up. We’ve been the solemnity of a red carpet experience and the unexpected presence of in the sports world since signing on as official of the wildness. Cara, unafraid of the muse’s spell, showed her impish tomboy 1920 . We started timing ski events in 1928, Formula side as she strode boldly down the aisle, gliding around … a lion. Yes, One and regatta racing in the 1970s. Adding football alongside our lion, like the one tattooed on her index finger, her emblem — with float- longstanding link to motorsports, especially with its number 1 icon ing mane and graceful gait perfectly matching Cara’s. The audience was and most powerful player, is incredibly exciting.” stunned into silence; no one had expected it, or seen anything like it. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

Pequignet: A great French watchmaking tradition

t the heart of the French- Jura mountains, birthplace “We cannot cultivate the Art of the of Horology, Pequignet is an Aauthentic luxury brand per- Royale Titane petuating the great watchmaking tradi- difference without Independence.” tion in an independent French company, committed to quality and love of the Haute Horlogerie laboratories and work- Large date and day with no amplitude Noire Soldat craftsmanship. shops, this exceptional caliber is unique loss upon activation. Unique system for Pequignet is one of the last truly inde- worldwide. Its unique technique now exceptional reliability and accuracy. pendent French watchmaking houses combines accuracy, reliability and ele- Integrated complications. 100-hour that keep control of his creations and gance in the same timepiece with multi- power reserve design, set to 88 hours, his fabrications. Like any craft business, ple complications. with 72-hour guaranteed isochronism. and modernity, yet with strict respect bear the hallmarks of advanced technol- it consists of men and women united in Case: Integrated complications. for the traditions of French Haute ogy and innovation - the signature of the same story and whose love of the best 44mm, black titanium. Large accurate moon phase at 6 o’clock, Horlogerie Manufacture. Pequignet Manufacture. work merges with the ambition to serve Case-back secured by 6 black titanium integrated complications. Small second at The time-keeper incorporating the This new model from Pequignet and to assert a genuine luxury brand. screws. 4 o’clock symmetrical to power reserve latest generation of the famous Calibre Manufacture is the association of thick- All the talents provide day after day the Non-reflecting sapphire crystal bezel indicator. Movement finish: bridges and Royal movement features a character- ness, elegance and performance in a pilot reputation of Pequignet. and case-back. main plate circular-grained and snailed, ful timepiece clearly in the Pilot style, style. Black titanium crown with Fleur-de- with Côtes de Genève. with large Luminova indexes and hands Haute Horlogerie Française Lys logo Oscillating weight with sunray finish reminiscent of the illuminated beacons Mesmerizing and rare The Calibre Royal was entirely 50m water resistant and rhodium plating, gilt Lys logo. used to guide aircraft on the ground. This new version of the Royal Titane designed, prototyped, tested and assem- Dial: Black dial. Strap Hour, Minute, Small Second, Power is a limited edition. Only 50 units will be bled in Pequignet’s Haute Horlogerie labo- Large Date with double window Small Black vulcanized rubber with Fleur- Reserve Indicator of 88 hours, and dou- produced by the French Manufactory. ratories in Morteau, France. Its creation second and Power reserve indicator. de-Lys logo and double folding black tita- ble window date display composed this 30 watches with date display in English required 279 technical drawings, 318 com- Two-tone Superluminova hands. nium buckle. elegant dial. and 20 watches with date display in ponents, of which 316 were created to plan Movement Limited Edition: 30 units with date Designed in the Jura watchmaking French will be available. by the Pequignet laboratory, 150 tools and Black DLC titanium Calibre Royal. display in English, 20 units with date dis- region, the new Calibre Royal models THE PENINSULA component manufacturing matrices, and 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz). Dual play in French. more than 20,000 dimensions. direction automatic winding. Initial Price: 7500€ Benefiting from 8 international pat- force distribution by a central barrel axis. These watches are available at Al Majed Jewellery pavilion at the ents, the Pequignet Manufacture Calibre Large balance with compensating screws. Pequignet Manufacture is launching its 12th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition being held at the Qatar Royal is a true masterpiece of innovation. 220°amplitude in vertical position after new Royale Titane collection. This sym- National Convention Centre. Designed and produced entirely in 72-hour operation. bolizes the marriage between innovation

DOHA JEWELLERY & WATCHES EXHIBITION THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2015

aeger LeCoultre unveiled astronomy inspired collection “Rendez-Vous Celestial” at the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition J2015. The distinctive seductive power of the Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils Rendez-Vous Celestial collection lies in its ability to embellish the woman who wears it. “Enriched by the expertise cultivated by the manufacture in the Vallee de Joux, the new Rendez-Vous Celestial collection distills its horo- logical messages while showcasing the beauty of astronomy-inspired collection a face exquisitely enhanced by rare craftsman- ship. In tribute to astronomy, its flamboyant finery for the artistry of the gifted artisan. reflects the colours of the sun through the unu- The hour numerals follow the curve of an sual choice of bordeaux aventurine The sophisti- entirely guilloché crescent shape. This graceful cated aesthetic of this radiant, fiery new creation and delicate motif adorns the dial with a gently exercises an irresistible magnetic attraction,” said raised wave, reminiscent of the grand historical Janek Deleskiewicz, Director of Jaeger LeCoultre. tradition of superbly ornate pocket watches. The As part of the tribute that Jaeger-LeCoultre is guilloché draws and delights the eye by its effects paying to astronomy this year, the palette of col- on the material. In each of its creations, Jaeger- ours gracing its new creation explores variations LeCoultre applies a principle cherished by the in blue, evoking an immediate connection with Grande Maison and which consists in combining the celestial canopy. Yet the observation of the functional and aesthetic considerations, while tol- heavenly bodies, considered the most ancient of sci- erating no compromises. ences, was long focused essentially on the sun. The The elliptical dial opening houses a disc bear- luminosity of this star, with a history believed to ing a sky chart. The mechanical automatic move- date back more than 4 billion years, has regularly ment drives this disc at the almost imperceptible increased throughout its life. This incandescent cadence of 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds, a giant inspired the Grande Maison to create a new highly symbolic figure for all those who are fas- Rendez-Vous Celestial clothed in a fiery mantle. cinated by astronomy. The eye darts from one The dial is adorned in bordeaux aventurine, constellation to the next, before losing itself in the whose deep tones dotted with glittering spangles infinity of the celestial canopy. A splendid depic- set off a powerful sensual wave. Depending on how tion of the zodiac portrays the sedate dance of the the light plays across the watch, the Rendez-Vous zodiac signs at 6 o’clock. Each of the 12 signs is said Celestial fleetingly and alternately shimmers in to correspond to certain character traits, while the vibrant red, mineral ochre and even orange shades. zodiac as a whole is believed to reflect the entire The ability of bordeaux adventurine to so con- range of distinctive features of the human soul. vincingly embody the sun, source of light and life, The signs of the zodiac, along with the various stems from its nature as a symbol of energy and constellations, have been painted on the rotat- creativity. Thus associated with the emblematic ing dial. The artist has drawn inspiration from Rendez-Vous aesthetic, it transforms the latter ancient depictions of the constellations to recreate into a remarkable seductive asset, like a powerful a charming narrative. talisman. The zodiac calendar serves to specify the posi- For this new creation, the case of the Rendez- tion of the constellations at any time of the year, Vous Celestial is crafted in warm-tinted pink gold, via an annual calendar that regulates the time making a stunning match with bordeaux aven- Janek Deleskiewicz during the unvieling at exhibition yesterday. display and measurement system. With the new turine, while infusing the watch with a sophisti- Rendez-Vous Celestial as an astronomical observa- cated and contemporary elegance. Like a luminous The gemsetter’s talent lies in perfectly master- the Rendez-Vous Celestial create a sparkling aura tion instrument, reading the sky takes on a unique echo of the precious metal, diamonds adorn the ing the art of positioning gems in such as way as that accentuates the ardent nature of this model. delicacy. Nonetheless, this prodigious watch gives sides of the case, all the way to the crowns and the to ensure they sparkle even more brightly. The Rimmed with diamonds and exalted by aventurine, free rein to the imagination. bezel, forming a precious halo above the numerals. rows of diamonds around the dial and bezel of the dial provides a spectacularly beautiful space THE PENINSULA Glimpses from jewellery & watches exhibition

Mamoon, PR Manager, Jacob, Vice President and CFO, and Basheer Pasha, Business Manager, of Al Majed inside An inside view of the Marzooq Al Shamlan & Sons pavilion. their pavilion during the jewellery exhibition at the QNCC yesterday. (Pics: Baher Amin)

TAG Heuer booth inside the Al Majed Jewellery pavillion. booth inside the Al Majed Jewellery pavillion.