Foreword

WMR - OUR VISION (August 2009)

Sunil Karer, Editor - WMR

“Life is like a rainbow. You need both the sun and the rain to make its colours appear.” In India, the monsoons weave their own magic colours. This colourful issue also highlights the magic of pink and blue watches. Expressive timepieces that communicate emotions galore…

Inspite of the global economic slowdown and recession, several brands continue to make investments in India. India is still posting a healthy GDP group.

Talking of emotions, elegance is the only dimension that global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan evokes while lighting up the Royal Ascot for Longines. She unveiled three new ladies’ models from the Longines Master Collection, which is steeped in tradition.

Tradition-rich can also be used to denote Swiss brand Milus, which is extending the
ZETIOS Chronograph range with Joaillerie versions. For the contemporary and discerning watch connoisseur, Titan Automatic is also a true style accessory. The beauty of an
automatic watch is that it ticks the way a human heart does. And Timeless seduction is what the Homme Limited Edition watch exudes as it is a high-performance chronograph that functions as both a sport and luxury model.

From sports to films! The makers of movie “Bodyguards and Assassins” have bagged support from the prestigious Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet, which will lend a few pieces of priceless antique pocket watches for shooting. Shooting star Officine Panerai, the luxury Italian watch brand under the flagship of Richemont group, makes its presence at the renowned Dia Boutique, located in the prestigious and legendary Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai.

Time for memorable anniversary. On June 24th, a date chosen to echo the famous 24 Hours at Le Mans race, MONACO LS, the latest launch in TAG Heuer’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the iconic MONACO line of racing-inspired sports watches and chronographs, was feted.

Fairer sex readers will love the freshness of the 6Timezone Sunny by Icelink, which shines with its 12 diamonds which will capture the sun on the world’s most sought after places.

Up, close and personal! David Vallata, Managing Director Asia/Pacific, Carl F. Bucherer watch brand, spoke to us during his recent visit to Mumbai.

Interesting moments from the world of horology. Read on…



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