Célébrant ses 10 ans d’existence, le Salon « Les Montres » accueillera les amoureux de belles mécaniques horlogères les 7, 8 et 9 novembre, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés à Paris. Créé par Arnaud et Jean Lassaussois, propriétaires des boutiques Les Montres, cet événement réunit 13 marques parmi les plus prestigieuses de l’Horlogerie mondiale haut de gamme. Gratuite et ouverte à tous, cette 10ème édition invite amateurs et néophytes à s’émerveiller devant le meilleur de la création horlogère, à découvrir les dernières nouveautés des marques, à s’initier à l’Horlogerie, et même à acquérir sur place leurs coups de cœur . . .Fidèles à cette rencontre de passionnés, Baume et Mercier, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breitling, BRM, Chanel, Hermès, Hublot, Jaeger LeCoultre, Panerai, Pequignet, Tag Heuer et Zenith présenteront leurs nouvelles créations, aux côtés du fabricant de bracelets de montre Bouveret et du créateur d’horloges contemporaines Philippe Lebru. Dans un décor feutré et intimiste, les visiteurs pourront satisfaire leur curiosité, bénéficier de l’expertise des marques, essayer leurs modèles favoris et même repartir avec, puisqu’il est possible d’acquérir sur place les montres exposées. Enfin, le salon « Les Montres » sera ponctué de plusieurs animations dévoilant les coulisses de la fabrication d’une montre. Un atelier d’horlogerie, orchestré par les maîtres horlogers de Jaeger-LeCoultre, révèlera le minutieux travail requis pour monter un mécanisme de haute précision. Des cours d’initiation horlogère seront dispensés gracieusement par Objectif Horlogerie pour apprendre à monter une montre, et une librairie éphémère, regorgeant d’ouvrages de référence, permettra aux plus curieux de parfaire leur culture horlogère !
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, “Les Montres” exhibition will greet all fine horology enthusiasts on the 7th, 8th and 9th of November, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, France. Created by Arnaud and Jean Lassaussois, proprietors of the Les Montres stores, this event gathers 13 of the most prestigious fine watchmakers of the world. Free of access and open to all, this 10th edition welcome watch-lovers and novices to come and feast their eyes on the finest in watchmaking, discover the brands’ latest creations, take an introduction course to horology and even acquire their favorites. . .Loyal to the meeting, Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breitling, BRM, Chanel, Hermès, Hublot, Jaeger LeCoultre, Panerai, Pequignet, Tag Heuer and Zenith will showcase their newest creations, along with wristband manufacturer Bouveret and contemporary clock maker Philippe Lebru. In a hushed and intimate atmosphere, favoring conviviality and exchanges, visitors will have the opportunity to satiate their curiosity, benefit from experts’ advice, try their favorite watches and even leave with them, as it is possible to buy the timepieces displayed. Tinged with Parisian charm, “Les Montres” exhibit is punctuated by several features unveiling what is behind the making of a watch. A horology workshop, set up by Jaeger LeCoultre watchmakers, will reveal the minute work required to assemble a high precision movement. Complimentary introduction courses to horology, given by Objectif Horlogerie, will let visitors grab the professionals’ tools and try their hands at making a watch. A temporary bookshop full of reference books will help the more curious ones to deepen their clockmaking knowledge. Last but not least, the watch buffs will try their luck at the sweepstakes for a chance to visit the Jaeger LeCoultre manufacture. A wonderful journey through the world of watchmaking, “Les Montres” exhibit is an invitation to the heart of creation and know-how…
Salon Les Montres – du 7 au 9 novembre – 4, place Saint-Germain des Prés – 75006 Paris. www.boutiquelesmontres.com
Tera-4 concrétise le projet du quadrimaran
/dans Plaisance /par Florence BernardinTera-4 repousse les limites techniques du transport maritime multicoques en imaginant un navire à 4 coques : le quadrimaran. Ce concept des plus novateurs est garant de hautes performances puisqu’il combine des avantages hydrodynamiques et aérodynamiques pour accéder à une navigation semi-aéroportée inégalée jusqu’à présent. Contrairement aux bateaux existants type monocoque, le quadrimaran « surfe » sur des coussins d’air naturels et se démarque par ses nombreux avantages. Il subit très peu de frottements eau/air et de contraintes liées aux vagues grâce au phénomène de « planning » induit par l’engouffrement de l’air dans ses 3 tunnels : sa consommation est ainsi nettement réduite et divisée par 2. Il offre une large gamme de vitesse d’utilisation, aussi à l’aise à faible allure qu’à grande vitesse. Il peut atteindre les 60 noeuds car il optimise la puissance de ses moteurs tout en gardant une maîtrise totale du pilotage.
Navigant entre air et mer, le quadrimaran Tera-4 garantit, en plus de sa stabilité et de sa rapidité, une diminution de -50% de la consommation d’énergie et ouvre ainsi de nouvelles perspectives dans l’industrie navale.
This revolutionary project which has been maturing for years and led by the Tera-4 company will soon be put out to sea. In order to meet the expectations of an impatient public, Tera-4 has pushed the technical limits of multi-hull maritime transport by imagining a vessel with 4 hulls: quadrimaran. The most innovative high performance of such a concept has been guaranteed through the combination of hydrodynamic and aerodynamic advantages so as to access unrivalled, up until now, semi airborne navigation. Navigating between the sea and air, the Tera-4 quadrimaran guarantees, in addition to its stability and its rapidity, a decrease of 50% in energy consumption and thus opens up new horizons within the shipbuilding industry. The main innovation of the Tera-4 quadrimaran resides in the fact that 3 tunnels form the 4 hulls. Unlike existing single-hull boats, the quadrimaran « surfs » on natural airbags and stands out from the crowd due to its many advantages. It benefits from great stability as it is little affected by rolling and pitching: a significant benefit for those who suffer from sea sickness. It is also little affected by water/air friction and constraints linked to the action of waves due to the phenomena known as « planning » induced by the engulfment of air into its three tunnels: its consumption is significantly reduced by 50%.
The Tera-4 quadrimaran is both efficient and manoeuvrable and is an additional working tool for all operations which take place at sea. Robust with precision steering and an ability to turn flat in all circumstances, it offers new professional perspectives as a result.
42ème Fête Nationale des Emirats Arabes Unis célébrée au Burj Al Arab
/dans Evénements /par Florence BernardinThe luxurious Hotel, Burj Al Arab, celebrated the 42nd United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day in magnificent style with perhaps the greatest visual performance ever to grace her sail. This show is a real technical and artistic prowess. 80 projectors and lasers thus gave life to this prestigious tower with 3D animations video maping over 300 m high. 21 points pyrotechnic firing on both sides of the arches of the building, 60 firing positions around the island and 17 platforms at sea for an aerial pyrotechnic front more 2km were installed for the occasion. This show XXL outlined the main steps of a historic journey of 42 years since the establishment of the UAE in 1971. Gerald Lawless, President and Group CEO of Jumeirah Group, said: “With Burj Al Arab as the canvas of the dazzling show organised by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, we are honoured to play such an integral role in celebrating this significant day. The achievements of the United Arab Emirates made in just 42 years lead to even brighter prospects for the future, with a number of ambitious projects and Dubai being chosen to host the World Expo 2020.” This event was a fitting finale to an incredible few days for the beginning with the announcement of the country’s successful bid to host Expo2020 in Dubai.
Hugo Boss installe son nouveau siège au cœur de Paris
/dans Mode /par Florence BernardinJust one year after the spectacular transformation of the Champ Elysee Flagship Store, Hugo Boss settles its new headquarters and showrooms at Palais Royal Place. After two decades spent on the Grande Armée avenue, Hugo Boss France moves out on October to the Louvre des Entreprises Building, at the corner of the Saint-Honoré Street and Palais Royal Place. The new headquarters lie at the heart of the Parisian culture and heritage. With 2500 m², the new office will embody a frame that perfectly suits the ambitions of the ready-to-wear leader. Resolutely modern and elegant, the new Showrooms match the codes of the brand and are directly inspired by the B7 concept – implemented in the Paris, New York, Shanghai or Sydney Flagship stores.
« Speed dating » au salon Rencontre de Jardins à Gassin
/dans Evénements /par Florence BernardinThe 2013 edition of the garden fair, Rencontre de Jardins, taking place in the Derbez garden nursery in Gassin on the road to Saint Tropez from 6th to 9th September, invites you along to a ‘Speed-dating Breakfast’. A new private area has been made available by the organizers before the opening of the event from 9am to 10am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to allow you to meet in privacy with a number of participating exhibitors over a breakfast supplied by the event’s partners. Don’t hesitate to contact the organizers for a full list of participating exhibitors in order to plan your appointments and make the most of your visit.
For further information : 04 94 56 61 04 or www.rencontredejardins.com
Salon « Les Montres » : un voyage dans l’univers de l’horlogerie
/dans Joaillerie-Horlogerie /par Florence BernardinCelebrating its 10th anniversary, “Les Montres” exhibition will greet all fine horology enthusiasts on the 7th, 8th and 9th of November, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, France. Created by Arnaud and Jean Lassaussois, proprietors of the Les Montres stores, this event gathers 13 of the most prestigious fine watchmakers of the world. Free of access and open to all, this 10th edition welcome watch-lovers and novices to come and feast their eyes on the finest in watchmaking, discover the brands’ latest creations, take an introduction course to horology and even acquire their favorites. . .Loyal to the meeting, Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breitling, BRM, Chanel, Hermès, Hublot, Jaeger LeCoultre, Panerai, Pequignet, Tag Heuer and Zenith will showcase their newest creations, along with wristband manufacturer Bouveret and contemporary clock maker Philippe Lebru. In a hushed and intimate atmosphere, favoring conviviality and exchanges, visitors will have the opportunity to satiate their curiosity, benefit from experts’ advice, try their favorite watches and even leave with them, as it is possible to buy the timepieces displayed. Tinged with Parisian charm, “Les Montres” exhibit is punctuated by several features unveiling what is behind the making of a watch. A horology workshop, set up by Jaeger LeCoultre watchmakers, will reveal the minute work required to assemble a high precision movement. Complimentary introduction courses to horology, given by Objectif Horlogerie, will let visitors grab the professionals’ tools and try their hands at making a watch. A temporary bookshop full of reference books will help the more curious ones to deepen their clockmaking knowledge. Last but not least, the watch buffs will try their luck at the sweepstakes for a chance to visit the Jaeger LeCoultre manufacture. A wonderful journey through the world of watchmaking, “Les Montres” exhibit is an invitation to the heart of creation and know-how…
Salon Les Montres – du 7 au 9 novembre – 4, place Saint-Germain des Prés – 75006 Paris. www.boutiquelesmontres.com