TABLE OF CONTENTS F.P. Journe Vagabondage III The ephemeral endures The 87th Geneva International Motor Show Ready to Launch Valentine’s Day at the Laureus World Sports Awards The House of Grimaldi, Hugh Grant, and sport legends attend UbiQ-uitious Real Estate Made in New York Virtual reality remodels property management services Notes on an Obsession March 2017 La La Oscar Land The most exciting moments of the 89th Academy Awards Rose Cut: A David Morris Love Affair This delicate and original watch is the third and last edition in the Vagabondage trilogy launched in 2005 and brings together a number of in- novations designed to appeal to lovers of fine watches. The Vagabondage III is produced in a limited series of 137 examples, of which 69 are in platinum and 68 in red gold. It contains an original calibre specifically designed and pro- duced in-house and is endowed with a digi- tal jumping hour and a completely new way of displaying the seconds. Like the other two lim- ited series that were produced, this beauty has the same flat tortue® case and is exactly the same size as the Vagabondage II. But with this timepiece operated by a manual wind- ing mechanical calibre, the difference lies is in the way it represents time pass- ing. By playing the diffraction card, the passage of time becomes playful and the jumping second a moment of pure pleasure to be shared as each second brings with it a new instant of surprise. TAP HERE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH F.P. JOURNE To share this magic, F.P. Journe has creat- ed a smoked sapphire dial for this dandified marvel that lets the spirit wander and the eye discover, without revealing all, a part of this high quality engineering that is the attrac- tion of the creations of this master craftsman working in the heart of Geneva. The 87th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will open its doors to the public from March 9-19, 2017. It will kick off with two Press Days before the official inauguration presided over by Mr. Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, a member of the Swiss National Council, open- ing the exhibition of 900 models including 148 world and European premiers. 180 exhibitors will share this limelight. They include all of the large manufacturers, smaller exclusive construc- tors, high performance preparation specialists, resolutely timeless automotive designers, plus suppliers of parts, accessories, and equipment to the automotive sector. These diverse groups will offer visitors a unique experience and in- sight into the world of the automobile. Ferrari introduced an “Technology and Design are the two key words that best characterise updated version of its FF GT the Geneva Show, and that provide the happiness for the more than car called the GTC4 Lusso. 700,000 visitors who are expected. A tour of the Show is like plung- ing into a universe of bodyworks with fluid or marked lines, colours that are scintillating or deep matt and reflect high performance, plus the scents emanating from high resistance leather” explained Mr. Maurice Turrettini, President of the Geneva International Motor Show, and echoed by Mr. Andre Hefti, General Manager of the Motor Show who said “It is also a unique opportunity to discover the latest technol- ogies of “infotainement” that have been launched to assist in driving and other areas to ensure our motoring is more efficient, reliable and comfortable.” The ridiculously powerful AF10 which Arash claims to produce a titanic 2080 horsepower. Aston Martin unveiled the long awaited follow up The starting flag will go down on Monday, March to the company’s DB9, the DB11. There is an Aston 6, 2017 with the election of the Car of the Year. It Martin DB10 but that was used only as James Bond’s movie car in the film “Spectre”. is the 6th consecutive year that the winner will be chosen from the seven finalists at the Motor Show. Apollo’s 200mph Arrow is the first product to rise from the ashes of the defunct German supercar maker Gumpert. Following this event will be the two Press Days the British constructor David Brown Automotive. which each year attracts more than 10,000 me- Efficiency, too, is far from forgotten: the Swiss de- dia representatives from all over the world. 62 of signer Sbarro will present a small three-wheeled the 180 exhibitors will be presenting one or more vehicle that is extremely manoeuvrable, the ex- premiers as part of the 148 announced. Among hibitors Dendrobium and Catecar will promote these it will be possible to discover some gold their cars that are both high performance and nuggets such as: the first high performance car environment friendly, and Segula Technologies from the Indian constructor Tata, a dream car for from France will present their concept car, a the F1 Champion Emerson Fittipaldi created by bunch of new technologies including Virtual Pininfarina, or the sportive elegance typical of Reality. Not to be outdone, Pagani is in the game this year with an upgraded version of its “Huayra” hypercar called the “Huayra BC”. Lamborghini unveiled an ultra rare After the President’s Cocktail on Tuesday night March 7, special edition supercar “The Centenario” to celebrate the 100th birthday of founder which will bring together all of the exhibitors plus 350 guests Ferruccio Lamborghini. from the regional business and economic world, a first over- view for this 87th edition, the Motor Show will open its doors to the general public on Thursday morning March 9, 2017. The Laureus World Sports Awards annual- ly honours, in the Principality of Monaco, re- markable individuals who have reached out- standing results through sport. The Award Ceremony was established by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in 1999, by founding patrons Daimler and Richemont and has been support- ed by its global partners Mercedes-Benz and IWC Schaffhausen. Actor Hugh Grant Albert II, Prince of Monaco and Charlene, Princess of Monaco On Valentine’s Day 2017, in the Salle des Etoiles, Albert II, Prince of Monaco, arrived at the Laureus Ceremony, on the arm of his wife Charlene, Princess of Monaco, who enchanted the ambiance with her plung- ing red gown. The ceremony was hosted by British actor Hugh Grant, who was ac- companied by television producer Anna Eberstein, and handed to the winners a Cartier Laureus statuette. Sprinter Usain Bolt, World Sportsman of the Year Gymnast Simone Biles, Sportswoman of the Year Usain Bolt was crowned as the World Sportsman of the Year for a fourth time, while United States gymnast Simone Biles won the Sportswoman of the Year gong, beating British cyclist Laura Kenny, swimming sen- sation Katie Ledecky and track star Allyson Felix. They are the little and large of sport – while Bolt stands 1.95 metres, Biles meas- ures just 1.45 metres – but they were both giants at the Rio Olympics and enjoyed an ecstatic welcome as they received their stat- uettes. Bolt, who won this award in 2009, 2010, and 2013, walked away with the ‘Oscar of Sports’ for the fourth time, joining tennis legends Roger Federer and Serena Williams, and surfer Kelly Slater as four-time Laureus Award winner. Host Kate Abdo talks to Laureus Ambassador Nico Rosberg. The UK brought home two prestigious accolades: Premier League after the Foxes, 5,000-1 outsiders. Rachel Atherton - who became the first rider in After a career defining season in 2016, newly re- history to complete a perfect downhill World Cup tired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg season and then won a fourth World Championship was victorious in the Breakthrough of the Year cat- title a week later - won the Action Sportsperson of egory, as he was recognised for getting the better the Year award for her downhill mountain biking of Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, after two feats, whereas Leicester City was awarded the previous title defeats. Natalie Portman in Prada Getty Images Michael Phelps Three awarded athletes came from the Olympics with all four limbs amputated, who was invited to and the Paralympics in Rio. Michael Phelps won the White House at President Obama’s State Dinner, the Comeback of the Year Award, having collect- to represent the Italian delegation with former ed five golds after his return to swimming. The Prime Minister Renzi. Whilst the Refugee Olympic Disability Award went to Italian Beatrice “Bebe” Team, led by Tegla Loroupe, won the Laureus Vio, the only international fencer in a wheelchair Sport for Good Award for Sporting Inspiration. Italian Beatrice “Bebe” Vio wins the Disability Award The 2017 Laureus Sports Awards Winners South African charity, Waves for Change, won thanks to sports fans around the world who voted the Sport for Good category for the exception- the winner of the new Best Sporting Moment of the al work it carries out in five locations, employ- Year Award. Finally, a historic feat was achieved ing the sport to combat violence, discrimination, by the Chicago Cubs, who won the World Series and inequality. The FC Barcelona under-12 Major League Baseball after 108 years. This com- football team rose to dizzying heights, claim- pany is worth their recognition: Laureus Team of ing a Laureus Award at the event in Monte Carlo, the Year. Brazilian Football Legend Cafu Once again, the worldwide haut monde gath- ered in Monte Carlo to tribute the nobility of this inspiring discipline. The House of Grimaldi, along with Hollywood actors, glorified the ex- ceptional results achieved by athletes through their hard work, leadership, and persever- A scene from Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. ance. All forms of competitive physical activity Photo by Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera.