#77 WATCHES & WONDERS Geneva 2021 Report CHANEL ROLEX Mastering Frontiers BERLUTI For the Gentleman Reborn: IWC Aviation Inspired WELCOME NOTE ith the rollout of vaccine inoculations throughout the archipelago, we are hopefully on our way to lowering the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Bearing this in mind, let us all follow safety W protocols and remain vigilant at this time. Having said this, we now present you with our second edition of The Time Place magazine for 2021. On our cover is the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer in yellow Rolesor. Find out more about this timepiece in our cover story entitled “Worldly Instruments.” Apart from this distinct offering, we also encourage you to discover the novelties introduced during Watches and Wonders 2021 in our special report. Given the travel restrictions and difficulties during this pandemic, we greatly appreciate the efforts made by all the brands to adapt various digital initiatives for their presentations during the virtual event. For Reborn, we delve deeper into IWC’s Pilot’s Watch tradition and the direction it’s currently taking. In our Interview section, we were privileged to speak with Zenith Product Development & Heritage Director, Romain Marietta, on the brand’s 2021 novelties; Piaget Head of Watch Marketing, Antoine Martin, on Piaget’s marketing activities and the Piaget Polo Skeleton; Chopard Ambassadress, Julia Roberts, on her definition of happiness and the Happy Diamonds campaign; and Longines’ Ambassador of Elegance, Jung Woo Sung, on his career and relationship with Longines. Lastly, we put the spotlight on the latest collections from the #TIMEFASHION brands and explore art, travel and motoring in our High Living section. Irwan Danny Mussry Editor-In-Chief and Publisher @irwanmussry 2 CONTRIBUTORS MICHAEL KARINA BIO IN GOD BLESS PURWAGANI SAPHIERA Writer Photographer Writer Born in Surabaya, Michael During her years in the media Passionate about the finest has been working as a industry, Karina has taken on things in life, Bio covers photographer since 2016, a variety of roles ranging from various subjects ranging shortly after his one-year editorial to business-oriented from gourmet and resorts, stint as a digital imaging duties. Together with other to timepieces and jewellery, artist at one of Indonesia’s country representatives, she as well as art, with a leading fashion and lifestyle was also appointed co-editor penchant for high fashion. magazines. With an eye of a regional publication Having a stint in a reputable for detail and beautiful for Southeast Asia. As an fashion magazine, he is now lighting, he now specialises aesthete, Karina’s appreciation an editor at a luxury online in commercial photography, for craftsmanship can easily be media outlet and contributes working with various clients seen in her writings, especially to several upscale print from fashion, beauty and when it comes to intricate publications. hospitality. timepieces. DEBORAH ALEXA KEVIN ISKANDAR PICAULIMA SJAHRIAL Art Consultant Writer Writer Deborah Iskandar qualifies Alexa Picaulima has been In the couple of years as an expert on Indonesian writing professionally for a he has spent writing for and international art, number of years. She has luxury lifestyle media, with over 20 years of written for several lifestyle Kevin has written experience in Southeast magazines and has gained on a host of topics, Asia. Her company, an uncommon perception including fashion, food, now branded ISA Art on the culture, which automobiles, travels and and Design, provides led her deeper into the more. Watches quickly advisory services for clients industry. She is now editor became a favourite as interested in buying and at a digital media outfit. they combine some of his selling art, as well as main interests: design, building collections. craftsmanship, and technology. 4 CONTENTS 77 12 10 62 84 38 64 88 2 WELCOME NOTE FEATURES REBORN 46 A. LANGE & SÖHNE 76 IWC COVER FEATURE 48 BREGUET Magic of flight 92 50 FREDERIQUE 12 ROLEX CONSTANT #TIMEFASHION Worldly Instruments 52 HAMILTON 82 CHANEL 54 BELL & ROSS 2021 WATCHES AND 84 VALENTINO 56 ARMIN STROM WONDERS GENEVA 86 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA 94 20 BAUME & MERCIER 88 BERLUTI INTERVIEW 22 CARTIER 90 CELINE 58 ZENITH 24 CHANEL FENDI ROMAIN MARIETTA 92 26 CHOPARD 94 TORY BURCH 60 PIAGET 28 HUBLOT ANTOINE MARTIN 30 IWC 102 HOSPITALITY 62 CHOPARD HIGH LIVING 32 JAEGER-LECOULTRE Discover the latest addition JULIA ROBERTS 98 ART 34 PANERAI to The Edition hotels family 64 LONGINES Deborah Iskandar discusses 36 PIAGET JUNG WOO-SUNG the union of different art REGULAR COLUMNS 38 ROGER DUBUIS forms 6 INDUSTRY NEWS 40 TAG HEUER PHOTO SHOOT 100 AUTOMOTIVE 66 SPOTTED - WATCHES 42 TUDOR 68 UNPARALLELED Ferrari Indonesia welcomes 44 ZENITH VERSATILITY the F8 Spider 96 SPOTTED - FASHION The Time Place Magazine, Edition 77 The TimeThe Time Place Place, Magazine, Plaza Senayan: Edition 75 All rights reserved, copyright 2021 by PT Komunikasi Perkasa International AllPlaza rights Senayan, reserved, Level copyright 1 #122 2020B, Jakarta, by PT Tel:Komunikasi +62 21 572 Perkasa 5759 Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited The TimeInternational Place, Plaza Indonesia: Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited Editor-in-Chief and Publisher: Irwan Danny Mussry Plaza Indonesia, Level 1 #165, Jakarta, Tel: +62 21 310 7715 Chief Editorial Advisor: Shannon Hartono Editor-in-ChiefThe andTime Publisher: Place, Pacific Irwan Place: Danny Mussry Managing Editor: Maria Zarah Gregorio Viado Pacific Place,Chief Ground Editorial Floor Advisor:#12A-B, Jakarta, Shannon Tel: Hartono +62 21 5140 2776 Production Manager: Erika Tania Dessyandra ManagingThe Time Editor: Place, Maria Tunjungan Zarah Gregorio Plaza 4: Viado Sales & Distributions Manager: Adhika Wicaksana Senior Writer: Mulyadi Kurniawan Business and Development: Amelia Widharatna TunjunganSales Plaza 4,Executive: Level UG # Nabilla 14-16, RamadilaSurabaya, Moehtadi Tel: +62 31 532 7991 Contributors: Michael Purwagani, Alexa Picaulima, Deborah Iskandar, Kevin Sjahrial, ProductionRolex Manager: by The Erika Time Tania Place: Dessyandra Karina Saphiera, Bio in God Bless PlazaCirculation Indonesia, & LevelDistribution 1 #69-70A, Manager: Jakarta, Tel: Adhika +62 21Wicaksana 2992 3982 Art Director: Noni Soeparman Contributors: Jacky Suharto, Triska Putri, Arhadita, Raeyhma Batsyeba, For Advertising Inquiries: www.thetimeplace.co.idDeborah Iskandar, Kevin Sjahrial Please contact Adhika Wicaksana at [email protected] Art Director:Follow Noni us Soeparman on or +62 21 2927 2708 To subscribe, please contact us at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries: Also read online at www.thetimeplace.co.id/thetimeplacemagazine Printed by: Gramedia Printing 5 INDUSTRY NEWS 1 SUPERHERO Tribute AUDEMARS PIGUET PAYS HOMAGE TO ONE OF THE HEROES OF MARVEL COMICS, BLACK PANTHER hen anyone is asked about their childhoods, with some even bringing their favourite superhero, many will comic book fixation into adulthood, Marvel 2 Wmention one of the popular has brought us superheroes for 60 years; its superheroes in the Marvel Comics line-up. characters have made an indelible impact on An undeniable presence in many people’s global popular culture. 6 Emotional and entertaining storytelling aside, superheroes in the comic books are sketched with pure artistry, which is in line with the making of a timepiece. Throughout history, some notable watchmakers have had collaborations with celebrated comic/cartoon characters. One worth mentioning is Gerald Genta – arguably the most influential designer of timepieces such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak – who produced limited edition watches bearing Mickey Mouse’s image. At present, the most thrilling partnership is Audemars Piguet’s collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, which will bring together the best of haute horlogerie and the superheroes we admire. Marvel has indeed found its match in the Swiss luxury world, as Audemars Piguet is known to produce exceptional timepieces, all while having a robust relationship with pop culture and the entertainment industry. The first Marvel heroes watch released is the Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther” Flying Tourbillon, limited to 250 pieces. Ever since 2002, Audemars Piguet has used the Royal Oak Concept platform to reimagine and push the limits of what high-end watchmaking can be, all whilst staying true to its traditional roots. The watch is inspired by the cutting-edge suit of Black Panther, which is a bold interplay of purple and black. The rounded case is made of titanium topped with a black ceramic octagonal-shaped bezel and crown. Measuring 42 mm, the case’s lightweight material and ergonomic curvature provides a comfortable fit on the wrist. Two prominent features stand out on the dial: 3 the white gold hand-painted 3D rendition of Marvel’s Black Panther, and the pulsating flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. The silhouette and volume of the character have been and graded contrasts. The white gold surfaces with black and grey PVD. Also in view through preliminarily cut in a white gold disc. Then, have been polished to provide a subtle play of the case back is the back of the tourbillon 5 recesses were created under the character light, and the resulting alternation of matt and cage and parts of the gear train. Etched on the to provide enough room for the movement mirror surfaces adorning the character echoes sandblasted purple inner bezel is “Royal Oak components, while keeping enough rigidity Audemars Piguet’s trademark hand finishing. Concept Limited Edition of 250 Pieces.” to prevent deformation and achieve optimum Behind the character’s right arm at 10 o’clock is aesthetics. Precision lasers were used to carve the movement’s openworked barrel, allowing And just in case you were wondering, the texture on the character’s suit, which was visibility of the coiled mainspring, which is the unfortunately no vibranium was incorporated then followed by a stage in meticulous hand watch’s power source. in the timepiece nor was it made in Wakanda. engraving. A team of four engravers and four But Black Panther’s spirit lives on.