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THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS ♦ SPRING/SUMMER 2013 ♦ FASHION ISLAND, NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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FEATURES8 Welcome Letter

12 Events

14 Charity Profile: The Cystinosis Research Foundation

16 Profile: Efva Attling

18 Red Carpet: Rainbow Brights

20 Trends: Asian Fusion

22 From the Runways

28 Behold Bold

42 Cars: Perfect Timing

44 Perfect Gems

46 Travel: The Golden Triangle

48 Spirits: Fine Tequila

50 Design: Nate Berkus

52 Reads: Living a Charmed Life

WATCH SECTION36 Traditional Jewelers Watch Report

38 Profile: TAG Heuer

40 Advisor: Watch Wisdom

ON THE COVERModel Kajsa Nord (Elite ModelManagement) wears IPPOLITAsterling silver, diamond andgemstone jewelry from theStella Collection. Photography by Edwin Santa.Makeup by Eliut Tarin. Hair by Lili Rodriguez. Nails by Abigail Alcala.Assistance by Marlon Pacheco.Headpieces designed by EdwinSanta and Albeiro Pachon.

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I’m very pleased to announce the beginning of a new era... and the further dedication of our historictraditions! There’s so much exciting news to share.

We have expanded our management team with two recent additions, the talented Molly Smola andMax Sotodeh. Molly’s background includes 10 years of luxury marketing and client services, and here shewill play a very special role as our dedicated ambassador to the OC philanthropic community. She willseek out opportunities to further enhance and meaningfully impact Traditional’s charitable partnerships.Additionally, Molly will serve as a customer experience specialist on the operations side of our business inNewport Beach.

Many of you may already know Max. Max is our director of sales and will work closely with our storemanager, Brent Seyler. He has spent most of the last 10 years managing two of Tourneau’s stores inSouthern California, including their Costa Mesa location. Max has an exceptional knowledge of all aspectsof the watch industry and looks forward to greeting his friends and clients at Traditional.

Beginning later this spring, Traditional Jewelers will begin construction to expand and relocate ouriconic location to a new home at Fashion Island. Our new location is privileged to sit across the main plazafrom Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s. We look forward to presenting an extraordinary 10,000 squarefoot showroom in the location previously occupied by The Limited and Kate Spade. Traditional Jewelerswill create the largest luxury jewelry, diamond and Swiss timepiece salon on the West Coast. We will beexpanding our repair and design services, introducing a new, state-of-the-art Custom Bridal DesignServices environment. Along with the reveal of the new store later this year, we will be announcingexciting and exclusive additions to our Designer Jewels Collections as well as a couple of new SwissWatch Collections to complement our storied assortment of the most collectible timepieces.

And finally, one last little teaser: the new store will feature several boutique-style environments thatwill allow for complete brand immersion experiences! Stay tuned for more details in the coming months....We look forward to sharing in the exciting road ahead!

Warm Regards,

Michael Pollak, President

Dear Friends,

WELCOME

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Your Golden Angel“Angel´s Wings“ collection

The extraordinary love story of a Wellendorff admirer has taught us that angels not only protect but also connectlovers with one another forever. This letter has inspired us to create our new “Angel´s Wings“ collection. It has beena fresh reminder to the genuine value of jewellery: to bring joy and offer protection. Experience this magical storyand the entire collection at www.wellendorff.com or at Traditional.


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ANNUAL WATCH FAIRIn September, Traditional Jewelers and Riviera magazine hosted the annual Watch Fair, with 13 fine timepiece brands represented. Representatives from

Cartier, Panerai, Bell & Ross, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, Chanel, A. Lange, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Baume & Mercier, Audemars Piguet, Girard-Perregaux, andmore brought their collections, representing the very best in Swiss timepieces. Guests enjoyed fine food by Anders Catering, and Posh shared their superb

Champagne and wines. The beautifully decorated store quickly filled up with many guests eager to enjoy the evening’s festivities and sounds by DJ Drew. Thebenefiting charity, Orange County United Way, represented by Max Gardner, was pleased to be the recipient of a percentage of proceeds from the evening.

DESIGNER JEWELRY EVENTIn December, Traditional Jewelers and Riviera magazine hosted the Designer Jewelry event, bringing some of the finest jewelry collections in the world to

Orange County. Over a dozen jewelry designers attended the event including Ippolita, Kwiat, Penny Preville, Marco Bicego, Temple St Clair, StephenWebster and more! During their holiday shopping, guests enjoyed tunes by DJ Drew, delicious hors d’oeuvres by Anders Catering and fine wine from Posh

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Natalie Stack was born with cystinosis, a rare geneticdisease in which the body’s cells accumulate the aminoacid cystine. The buildup causes crystals to form, whichdamage the cells and consequently, the muscles andmajor organs of the body including the kidneys, liver,eyes, bone marrow, thyroid and brain. Doctors informed

her parents, Geoffrey and Nancy Stack, that Natalie might not live tograduate from high school. But today, researchers from the UC San DiegoDepartment of Pediatrics are on the verge of an exciting new treatment forcystinosis, and Natalie Stack is poised to graduate from GeorgetownUniversity — two accomplishments that wouldn’t be possible withoutsupport from donors Geoffrey and Nancy Stack.

Decades ago, UC San Diego clinical researcher Jerry Schneiderdeveloped the only existing treatment for cystinosis; Natalie Stack was oneof the early patients to be started on the drug. It is a difficult medication: itmust be taken every six hours and “tastes and smells like rotten eggs.” Italso causes severe side effects including vomiting and gastrointestinalsymptoms. Compliance is one of the biggest challenges facing patients andtheir families.

On the eve of her 12th birthday, Natalie made a wish that her diseasewould “go away forever.” Her parents responded by establishing theCystinosis Research Foundation (CRF) to search for better treatments and,ultimately, a cure. Since 2003, the foundation has raised more than $21million. The Stacks underwrite all of the foundation’s operational expenses,ensuring that every dollar raised directly supports cystinosis research —much of which is happening at UC San Diego.

“When Natalie was diagnosed, there was very little research happeningon this disease,” says Nancy Stack. “Now, we have a vibrant internationalresearch community with UC San Diego as the hub.”

Ranjan Dohil, a pediatric gastroenterologist at UC San Diego, is one of

the key players in cystinosis research. His work, funded by the foundation,has led to a new, improved treatment that is expected to becomecommercially available in the next few months. It is a delayed release formof the current medication that significantly enhances drug absorption andonly needs to be taken twice each day at a lower daily dose than previouslyrequired. This means improved quality of life, reduced side effects andimproved compliance for patients.

“For the first time in their lives, our kids can sleep through the night,”says Nancy. “That seems like such a simple thing, but for families affectedby cystinosis it is huge.”

One of the challenges facing cystinosis research is the fact that it is arare or “orphan” disease. It affects roughly 500 people, mostly children, inNorth America and fewer than 2,000 worldwide. Thus federal funding forresearch has been very limited. Yet the knowledge gained from studyingrare diseases can often lead to advances in other more prevalent and well-known diseases. Delayed-release cysteamine, the medication developed atUC San Diego to treat cystinosis, is also being explored in multicenterstudies for the treatment of Huntington’s disease and NASH (nonalcoholicsteatohepatitis, also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease).

The research jump started by the CRF has attracted interest from thescientific community, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Stephanie Cherqui, a Department of Pediatrics researcher whose workfocuses on stem cell and gene therapy, is one such example. The foundationhas funded Cherqui’s work since 2006, enabling her to generate thepreliminary data necessary to obtain three NIH grants — highly competitiveawards. Now, Cherqui has a clinical trial open to transplant healthy bonemarrow stem cells as a possible treatment for cystinosis — results that holdhope for a pathway to a cure.

For more information on CRF news and events, please visitcyctinosisresearch.org.

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SPOTLIGHT ONTHE CYSTINOSIS

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CARPE DIEM “Seize the day”

“I want to boost people with my jewelry.”

ROSE PETALS “Inspired by the beauty queen

of nature; the Rose.”

TWOSOME “One rounded ring and one ring

with sharp edges link together like two people who complement each

other, becoming one stronger unit.”

from Stockholm, Sweden. She is the leading jewelry designer in Scandinavia and has just opened her f lagship store in New York. Efva made her first piece of jewelry at the age of 11. After school she became a silversmith pupil, but at the age of 17 she was spotted by Eileen Ford and a 12 year long modeling career began working in Paris, London, Milan and New York.In the 80´s she started a band, The X Models. They had a hit ballad “Two of us” which Efva composed herself. Through the years she also designed clothes for both Levi’s and H&M, has been a TV host and a fashion editor.In 1996 she decided to go back to where she once started, designing jewelry, working with silver, gold and precious stones.

“I put strong expressions on my pieces because I want to boost people with my jewelry and that’s when they become conversation pieces.”

“You can say that some of the statement pieces are ref lections of life ‘Amor Fati’, is my favorite expression, the love for our destiny. To me this means, we have been given this life so let’s make the best of it. Its all up to you!” Efva loves to travel the world, it s her curiosity for the human being that is her greatest inspiration for her jewelry. “I am intrigued by all our differences and I believe what ties us all together is humour, music and love.”

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At the Montblanc de la CultureArts Patronage AwardsCeremony honoring her father,Quincy Jones, the Parks andRecreation star’s fuchsia poutpumped up the pink pattern onher dress. Though she kept therest of her accessories minimal,Jones’ choice of jewelry provestwo rings are better than one.

The always-elegant jewelry designer let her dress speak foritself at the 9th Annual Style Awards. Statement earringsand a silver bag subtly accented the sparkly floral appliqué.

Even through the London fog, this rising star shone asbright as the sun at the West End premiere of her newNetflix series House of Cards. Mara added even more boldcolor with a jeweled bib necklace and violet box clutch.

Perhaps Lange’s goldencuff was a prelude to thestatue to come. Thistangerine dream turnedout to be a winning lookfor the actress, who tookhome the Best SupportingActress Emmy for her roleas Constance in AmericanHorror Story while wearingthe goddess-like gown.

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The actress played up herexotic good looks in theMercedes-Benz Star Loungeduring Fall 2013 FashionWeek at New York’s LincolnCenter. A satin sheath in aroyal blue hue provided theperfect backdrop forintricate silver beadwork,while a cocktail ring helpedHudgens call attention toher avant-garde manicure.

For a lesson in how to liven up basic black, look no further thanthis Italian bombshell, who paired a show-stopping statementnecklace with a slinky black dress to cut the ribbon at thereopening of Cartier’s boutique in Milan last fall.

Not many people can pull off head-to-toe plum velvet, butIman manages to make it chic with the additon of a chunkygold tassel necklace. (Her glowing golden skin doesn’t hurt,either.) We bet Bowie would approve.

Proof that a lack of colorcan sometimes be just assexy! The Dutch model’son-trend extras, includinga studded bag and astack of mixed bracelets,popped against the blankcanvas at a partycelebrating the inauguralissue of Generation Whosted by W Magazineand Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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W hile shoppingfor your wardrobe thisseason, have you noticed thatmany of the most fashion-forwardstyles contain elements of Easterncultures? Influences from Japan are

particularly prevalent, like pleated origami-inspired organdy cotton, wing-shaped shoulders, and wide pants, among others. It’s a trend that willcontinue into fall and winter, with floral jacquards from Vera Wang, Easternspiritual styling from Prada, and brushstrokes of color from Lela Rose.

And what jewelry do these Asian-infused fashions beg for? Pieceswith a decidedly Eastern edge, of course. “These clothes are theperfect canvases, so to speak, for jewelry,” says David Wolfe, creativedirector of the Doneger Group in New York City. “Unlike what we sawbefore this year, the new fashions aren’t heavily embellished.” Wolfe,one of fashion’s leading international forecasters, adds that with thesemodern Eastern-inspired clothes, “The lines and the shades provide thecolor, if you will. And with this new sophisticated simplicity of extremestructures and curvilinear cuts, a strong jewelry statement becomes veryimportant.”

GO EAST WITH YOUR JEWELRYSome of the best fine jewelry brands aremaking accessorizing à la the Asian aestheticeasy to do this year, by incorporating one orseveral of the following elements: Gems. Certain stones “say” Eastern, especiallyjade (in all colors), red coral, black onyx,pearls, mother-of-pearl, emerald and ruby. Materials. Enamel and lacquer, materials usedin original Far Eastern jewelry, are significant,

and today “new Eastern” collections sometimesrely on colored resins and ceramics to impart that same

bold mien. Techniques. Filigree and mokume-gane bring Eastern cultures

to mind. The openwork of filigree can invoke the idea ofChinese calligraphy, while the ancient Japanesemetalworking art of mokume-gane is a process used byspecially trained artisans for one-of-a-kind jewelry.Themes. Art Nouveau-like motifs are characteristic ofEastern jewelry, especially dragonflies and butterflies, plusflowers and plants like cherry blossoms, bamboo, lotusand peonies. Spiritual symbolism abounds: the Om, theTree of Life and certain mythological creatures, such asdragons. And all 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac are

definitely key. 2013 is The Year of the Snake on the Chinesecalendar, so new jewelry focused on those writhing reptiles is

everywhere. The ancient Chinese culture viewed snakes as apositive omen, symbolic of eternal love, wisdom, immortality and

so on. Today, contemporary luxury brands are fashioning serpentine-stylejewelry whichever way you want it: replete with demonic details like a long

tongue and menacing eyes, or in morestylized versions merely hinting at asnake via their super-curvy shapes,often inlaid or prong-set with preciousgems. Whether you choose a snake-ystyle this year, or pieces with afeminine Art Nouveau-like beauty,heading toward the exotic East willsurely lead you in the right direction!

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1. Tacori sky blue topaz necklace in sterling silver with an 18K yellow gold gem seal. 2. Traditional Jewelers Reserve Collection sapphire and diamond ring set in 18K white gold.

3. Ippolita Rock Candy London blue topaz drop earrings in sterling silver. 4. Stephen Webster black opalescent quartz, black diamonds and blue sapphire bracelet in 18K white

gold. 5. Zoccai mother-of-pearl, blue topaz and diamond ring in 18K white gold. 6. Penny Preville True Blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings in 18K white gold.

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1. Armenta Old World blue mother-of-pearl and diamond drop earrings in sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. 2. Penny Preville white diamond cutout ring in 18K white gold. 3. Ippolita

Classic sterling silver open cascade earrings. 4. Tacori cuff bangle bracelet in sterling silver. 5. Stephen Webster Forget Me Knot Collection white diamond chain ripple earrings in 18K

white gold. 6. Temple St. Clair Tree of Life pendant with diamonds in 18K yellow gold.

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1. Wellendorff Blueberry ring in 18K white gold with diamonds. 2. Kwiat white diamond flower necklace in 18K white gold. 3. Marco Bicego Jaipur white diamond and flower earrings in

hand-engraved 18K yellow gold. 4. Temple St. Clair white diamond vine ring in 18K yellow gold. 5. Traditional Jewelers Reserve Collection white diamond double flower ring in 18K

white gold. 6. Efva Attling Garden of Eden necklace in sterling silver.

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1. Aaron Basha black and white enamel dog charm with mother-of-pearl bone featured on an 18K white gold and diamond bail. 2. Adolfo Courrier Classic 18K white gold, enamel, black

and white diamond stack ring set. 3. Jude Frances Soho white sapphire and black spinel cuff bracelet in sterling silver. 4. Traditional Jewelers Noir Collection black and white diamond

ring in 19K white gold. 5. Traditional Jewelers Noir Collection black and white diamond triple drop earrings in 19K white gold. 6. Tacori black onyx multi-strand bracelet in sterling

silver with an 18K yellow gold clasp.

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Opposite page:ARMENTA 18K yellow gold and“midnight” oxidized sterlingsilver jewelry featuring lapis,mother-of-pearl and opaldoublets, diamonds and whitesapphires from the Old WorldCollection.


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PENNY PREVILLE 18Kyellow gold jewelryfeaturing emeralds anddiamonds from theEmerald City Collection.


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IPPOLITAsterling silver,diamond andgemstonejewelry fromthe StellaCollection.

Makeup byEliut Tarin.Hair by liliRodriguez.Nails byAbigail Alcala.Assistance byMarlonPacheco.Headpiecesdesigned byEdwin Santaand AlbeiroPachon.


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command bezel and annual calendar. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver in ceramic with in-house calibre 3120, hours and minutes function,water-resistant to 300 meters. Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Titanio, 45mm brushed titanium case, brown dial, alligator strap, brushed titanium buckle, hand-

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Patek Philippe Ladies’ World Time in 18K white gold. Bezel set with 62 diamonds, ivory-opaline dial. Alligator strap and diamond buckle. Chanel Première instainless steel with diamond-set case, black lacquered dial and chain bracelet. Omega Ladymatic in 18K yellow gold. Mother-of-pearl dial with diamonds, water

resistant to 100 meters. Cartier Tank Anglaise watch small model. 18K rose gold and stainless steel with diamonds. A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic, in pinkgold with diamond bezel and hand-stiched crocodile strap.

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FOCUS: PROFILE by Robert Haynes-Peterson

Only a couple of weeks after Hurricane Sandy, when much of lowerManhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey were still plunged indarkness, TAG Heuer went ahead with its plans for the Manhattan

launch party of its latest Link collection, the Link Lady Trilogy LimitedEdition. Created in conjunction with brand ambassador Cameron Diaz,who attended the event, the Trilogy collection (a limited-edition steel ring,bracelet and watch trio featuring the first automatic watch in the LinkLady line) was already slated to do good: Profits are dedicated to supportUN Women, an organization that advocates for women's rights around theworld. In the wake of Sandy's destructive force, however, the watchcompany knew it must do more.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy,"TAG Heuer president and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin told the crowd of500 or so, many of whom had flown in from Europe for the event. "Wedecided it was important to help New York Cares with their relief efforts,and we are donating $100 for every guest who is here."

As it happened, actor Leonardo DiCaprio — another TAG Heuerbrand ambassador, whose new Signature Link Calibre 16 Chronograph(with blue dial) will raise funds for Green Cross International and the

Natural Resources Defense Council — was in town filming The Wolf ofWall Street. He bounded on stage to join Diaz and Babin, showering highpraise on the brand. "It's incredible to work with a company that cares somuch, and gives so much. That kind of dedication to service is importantto me, and it's reflected in everything TAG Heuer does."

The Link Lady Trilogy Limited Edition set and Leonardo DiCaprioLink Automatic Chronograph Calibre 16 watch are in stores now. TAG Heuer fans can also enjoy a technological breakthrough this year: theTAG Heuer Mikrogirder. The innovative regulator, which TAG Heuerclaims challenges the 300-year heritage of hairspring/balance wheelmechanical regulation, allows the company to present a highly accuratechronograph, impervious to gravity, with minimal isochronous error.Winner of the 2012 Aiguille d'Or — the top prize in all categories at theGeneva Watchmaking Gran Prix — the Mikrogirder Chronographreplaces the spiral hairspring and classic balance wheel with a couplingbeam and excitatory beam system, paired with a linear oscillator. Thetechnology allows the chronograph accuracy to 5/10,000 of a second,beating 7.2 million times each hour. The design features a anthracite dialand rubber strap, with assymetric case.

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IS IT NECESSARY TO SERVICE MYWATCH IF I’M NOT HAVING PROBLEMSWITH IT?All watches need maintenance. The extent of the service requireddepends on the particular timepiece, its movement and its age.Generally, quartz watches need battery replacements every twoto three years. Mechanical watches, much like automobiles, needregular servicing. The inner movements of the mechanical watchare lightly lubricated to reduce friction between the parts andensure accuracy and reliability. Deterioration of the lubricantsoccurs over time and results in higher friction, increasing wearand tear and decreasing precision. A mechanical watch should beserviced every three to five years. Watches should always betaken to an authorized retailer to be properly serviced. If thewrong gaskets, batteries or parts are used, it can result in moreexpensive repairs down the line. Even quartz watches, after asimple battery change, have to be properly sealed and closed toensure their water resistance.

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WATCH WISDOMTIME TO ANSWER YOUR PRESSING QUESTIONS.

IS A WATCH A GOOD INVESTMENT?Many people buy a watch because they love the individualstatement the piece makes about them. However, in today’seconomy, people also want to know that the watch they’rebuying will hold its value over time, and maybe even go up invalue. Most top-name watches will hold their value and somecan even become heirloom pieces over the coming generations. Ifyou’re looking to start building a watch collection, invest indifferent styles of watches appropriate for different situations,and do your homework regarding the most coveted brands.Special or limited-edition watches are almost always a goodinvestment in the long term. Don’t be afraid to ask questions; ourknowledgeable watch experts are here to give you guidance.

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WHAT NEW MATERIALS ARE BEINGUSED IN WATCHMAKING?As watchmakers progress in their quests for innovation, theynaturally turn to other fields, such as the space and automotiveindustries, to see what these state-of-the-art worlds are utilizing.This has led to a wealth of new lightweight, rugged, hypo-allergenic materials being incorporated into wristwatch cases,dials and straps. Among the more interesting materials beingused: high-tech ceramic, carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium andalloys of various elements. These are great new introductions thatare well worth checking out the next time you visit the store.

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WHAT ARE THE CURRENT WATCH TRENDS?One of the most important trends in the watch market today is definitely the proliferationof dual-, triple-, and multi-time zone watches. For today’s global business person, or anybusy traveler, having alternate time zones readily available at the flick of the wrist is almostessential. These timepieces come in a wealth of styles and in an array of price ranges,offering design and technology options for men and women. Chronographs also steal thelimelight with their form-meets-function attitude. A chronograph is a watch that timesmultiple events, and it can be a very useful tool. Another important trend today is themove toward new timepieces for women. These include mechanical and quartz watchesthat offer sophisticated features and functions, like elegant moonphase indications,chronograph counters and calendars.

I HEAR PEOPLE TALK ABOUT“COMPLICATED” WATCHES; WHAT DOESTHIS MEAN (AND ISN’T LIFECOMPLICATED ENOUGH)? The term complicated refers to timepieces with certain functions orfeatures that are considered top feats of watchmaking. The mostcoveted complications vary depending on personal taste andwatchmaking progress. Among the top categories today aretourbillon watches (expensive, complex mechanical calibers thathouse an escapement, which compensates for errors in timekeepingdue to the effects of gravity), repeater watches that chime the timeon demand via a series of gongs and hammers, and perpetualcalendar watches that can track the day, date, month, year and leap year (and sometimesmoonphases and more) for hundredsof years to come. Some of the world’s finest complicated watches can have waiting lists, but please stop in anyway — we’re happy to show you some fabulous timepieces whether or not you plan to buy.

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It was a tough qualifying session. Lap after lap I pushed myself to the max,knowing it meant the difference between starting on the pole position(where there’s an advantage going into the first turn) or starting on the

outside of the front row (where chances of taking the lead at the start areslim). As I took off alongside the other 35 cars in the field, I was confident Icould win the pole, especially since my pit crew had written a large #1 on mypit board. But as I came into the pits, I could tell by the look on their faces thatthis was not to be: I had lost pole position by only 5/100ths of a second.

Motor racing is a sport where time can be your best friend or your worstenemy. At the Rolex 24 at Daytona or at Le Mans, two cars can finish justseconds apart after 24 hours of racing. Pit Stops in Formula 1 are lightningfast: a car can have four tires changed in under three seconds. The driversof these cars are in constant radio contact with their crew members, whoreport competitors’ timing and scoring figures; race strategy can changeseveral times based on these reports.

While both motor racing and timepieces involve speed and precisemechanics, the fashionable gatherings of classic and vintage cars at Concoursd’Elegance events involve neither. In fact, these extraordinary vehicles arepresented stationary. Perhaps the longest running of these events is theConcorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, which has been held on the shores of LakeComo, Italy since 1929. At events like this, classic and vintage cars are scoredon the basis of perfection. It may be a static display, but the value of theseglorious cars can reach or even exceed that of some thoroughbred racecars.

In England, The Goodwood Festival of Speed is held each summer atLord March’s estate in West Sussex. This event combines static display with

individual runs up the driveway, and attracts about 150,000 spectators fromaround the world. Then in the fall, Lord March presents a spectacularvintage race held at the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, built in 1948 byhis grandfather just a mile or so from Goodwood House. In its glory days(the 1950s through 1966), this circuit hosted Formula 1 races and other top-level events that rivaled the best in the world. Today, all who attend thereunion come dressed in period clothing.

In the U.S., Classic Car Week in Monterey, California takes center stageevery August. Dinners, auctions, car shows, lawn parties and other exclusiveevents keep auto enthusiasts remarkably busy all week. At nearby MazdaRaceway Laguna Seca, some of the most extraordinary vintage racing is

held from Friday through Sunday at theRolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.Perfectly restored racecars from aroundthe world compete in full fields, usingmodern timing and scoring techniques.Split-second accuracy determines gridpositions, and drivers fight to shedevery possible second from their timecharts.

On the 18th green at nearby PebbleBeach on the final day of Classic Car

Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance draws the most remarkablecars and the most knowledgeable attendees to these celebrated grounds.The contrast between the racecars and show cars is significant: In racing,time is everything; in showing cars it’s inconsequential. In both instances,however, winners at Monterey are presented with iconic Rolex timepieces. TO

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THE NIGHT SPOTIt’s no secret that Broadway singers and actors hate whenthe curtain comes down and they have to leave the stage.So on Tuesday nights, after the shows are out, performersand the fans who love them gather for Backstage at 54Below (located in the basement of legendary Studio 54) tokeep the music and jokes going over drinks and supper. Ledby musical director Brad Simmons and host Susie Mosher,gypsies, Broadway and cabaret stars (and occasionally anaudience member) sing or do their routines in this intimateand fashionable 144-seat space created by Tony-winningset designers. The wine list and food are good, the serviceexcellent, the crowd always fun. And you never know whomight turn up to perform. End your evening on a high note.

A STROLL THROUGH HOTEL LA MAMOUNIAMarrakech has a fascinating history, exotic markets, exciting nightlife and a delightfully opulent hotel. La Mamounia, a former palace celebrated for its mixtureof traditional Moroccan and modern French styles, offers intriguing experiences from great art to ice cream. Take a walk through the reception room, lobby andtearoom, where Moroccan paintings and statues inspire. Stop at the Italian Bar to view the latest photography exhibition while sipping a Le Grand DameChampagne cocktail made with citrus essence. Next, wander outside into the serene 17-acre garden filled with olive and citrus trees, magnificent roses and anextensive kitchen garden (you might chat with the chef as he gathers vegetables for dinner). At the center of the garden is Le Menzeh, an ice cream pavilionthat offers pastries and freshly made ice creams. Finally, to recover from your exertions, complete your tour with a Royal Hammam treatment at the lavish spa.

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SPIRIT OF THE PASTBuilt in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgosfamily, Ashford Castle is set on 350 acres with aspectacular backdrop of Irish woodlands, lakeand mountains. Sir Benjamin Lee Guinnesspurchased the estate in 1855 as the family’scountry residence. Since becoming a hotel in1939, the castle has welcomed dignitaries andcelebrities including Prince Edward, King GeorgeV, Ted Kennedy, Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt andBarbra Streisand. The castle offers contemporarycomforts and conveniences, but naturally, old-world traditions still thrive. There’s Ireland’s firstschool of falconry, a decanter of sherry in eachroom, and tea served in the drawing room. Andin keeping with conventional castle ambiance,there’s also a ghost, reportedly from the 19thcentury when the Guinnesses were in residence.Not to worry: guests who’ve seen the youngfemale apparition say she’s friendly.

LIGHT FOOTEDThis spring, let your feet shine with bright bejeweled footwear byIvy Kirzhner, featuring cloisonné metal work and exotic leathers.The 2013 collection includes the Ark, a dress wedge with crystalsand snake leather inlays on an 18K gold-plated heel. The Taj Mahalgladiator sandal features gold silk metallic leather with crystals.Nefertiti is an ornamental high wedge with 18K gold-platedhardware and hand-enameled cloisonné treatment. Pictured aboveare the Montezuma Deco-bejeweled slippers in royal blue and hotcoral kid suede and gold silk metallic, and the Tresor, a Deco balletflat in gold silk metallic and opal, both with crystals on an 18K gold-plated hardware ornament. Step into a brilliant summer.

CONCERT GRANDSteinway Lyngdorf is a collaboration between Steinway & Sons, makers of theworld’s finest pianos, and audio innovator Peter Lyngdorf. Their speaker systemsrange from the invisible to the compact to the giant. Currently, the state-of-the-art choice is the Model LS Concert. Combined with the SP-1 Stereo Processor orP-1 Surround Sound Processor and Steinway Lyngdorf’s fully digital amplifiers, it’sperfect for luxurious home theaters. The open-baffle design makes the speakerinteract with the room much as a musical instrument would, resulting inextremely open and life-like musicality. There’s also a remarkable remote thatweighs nearly 2.2 pounds, with a rotating wheel crafted from solid, gold-platedbrass and mounted on precision-machined Swiss bearings, providing intuitiveand total command of the system.

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In the northeastern corner of Thailand, in what were once nearlyinaccessible lands, you will find the tropical Asian destination knownas The Golden Triangle. Decades ago, thisregion, which borders Laos and Myanmar,was filled with opiate traders and insurgents.

Nowadays, it is one of the most unspoiled parts ofSoutheast Asia with a sophisticated infrastructure ofroads, markets, hotels and shops to attract visitors.

Physically, The Golden Triangle has magnificenthills, mountains, swaying bamboo forests, and themajestic Mekong river. Culturally, you’ll find Buddhisttemples and first-rate artisans perfecting sculpture,woodwork and pottery. Socially, the famedgenerosity of spirit that characterizes the Thaipeople is in abundance; as yet, the region has notbecome overwhelmed by tourists.

When I came across photographs of amagnificent house, available for rent, on a formercoffee plantation near Chiang Rai, a town within The

Golden Triangle, I booked flights immediately. Owned by an Australianinterior designer currently based in Hong Kong, pictures of the property

made it clear that this was an architectural gem.It took about 90 minutes to get to Chiang Rai

from Bangkok, and from the plane we were in awe ofthe verdant mountains to the north. We were pickedup at the airport by Sakda, our driver andhousekeeper for the next 10 days. During the ridefrom the airport, on a highway as sleek as what you’dfind stateside, we passed by pristine villages,remarkable fruit and vegetable markets, and smalllocal Buddhist temples. It was exotic but welcoming,and so clean and lush I felt as if we were in Hawaiirather than a remote Southeast Asian country. The airwas redolent with the scents of onions, ginger andfrying chilies, and even the colors of the fruits — pink,orange, red and purple — seemed so magical.

Chiang Rai has simple, wonderful, open-airrestaurants. The cuisine of this region is based largely

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largely on Chinese peasant cooking. This means placing fresh herbs in thebottom of a bowl, topping them with noodles, filling the bowl with broth, andputting grilled chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp over the noodles. Or, if you’re inthe mood for a lighter snack, head to the markets to buy exotic, colorful fruitslike durian, longan, rambutan and pitaya.

When not eating, you should visit the bizarre, fascinating Black House,a huge installation organized by the artist Thawan Duchanee. The vasttemple grounds are perfectly landscapedon undulating rises, with fruit trees, narrowstone paths, small horses stationed nearthe buildings, and views of the hillsides thatmade me feel as if I was in a movie. Theartist had utilized the landscapes as if theyexisted only to complement his own work:it was that audacious! Each buildinghoused fake skeletons of imaginarycreatures, pelts from beasts that had neverexisted, and an odd, evocative mix of oldand new elements. Each building wasunique and stunning, and each was an art gallery unto itself, displayingworks of art in stone, fabric, clay and oil paint. It looked like somethingSalvador Dali might have done had he been born in Thailand.

The best pottery in the region can be found at Doy Din DangPottery, where master potter Somluk Pantiboon producesmuseum-quality work. While the region has a long history ofusing clay to make household items, Pantiboon is creatingart that is decorative rather than utilitarian. He is an

independent thinker, international in outlook and experience in contrast tomost who have spent their entire lives here as farmers.

Massages are the high point of a trip to The Golden Triangle. For about $50,you can have a one-hour treatment that will loosen you up, revive your sensesand restore focus. The very best place for massages in Chiang Rai is ChivitThamma Da. Located on a narrow street next to a river, this spa is housed in awonderfully old-fashioned, two-story wooden building next to a coffee shoprun by the same owners. I went there each day during my trip, and after a 90-minute massage, all the stress that remained from my ordinary life wasdiminished. Massages are a fundamental part of daily life for many in Thailand:It’s their therapy. As a clinical psychologist it’s hard to admit, but I believe theirpractice trumps mine.

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WHERE TO STAY:RAI RAKANG: Easily the mostbeautiful home I have ever rented. Ithad one enormous room, threestories high, modeled on a Buddhisttemple, and a luxurious bedroomand attached bath with views ofgrounds that were once a coffee

plantation. Called “Elephant House,” it ran about $275 a night,which included daily breakfast catered on the patio, dailyhousekeeping, and a driver and car (gasoline extra). Contact theowner, Andrew Bell, directly at [email protected].

LE MERIDIEN: A brand-new riverside property in Chiang Rai, withbeautiful rooms, great food, cooking classes and an incrediblyfriendly staff. 221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai RoadTambon Robwieng, Amphur MuangChiang Rai 57000, ThailandPhone: +66 (53) 603 333Fax: +66 (53) 603 330 Email: [email protected]

ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE: A stone’s throw fromMyanmar and Laos, this is one of thetop luxury hotels in Thailand. Theproperty boasts a spa and an array ofupscale restaurants, and they’ll evenhelp you arrange a trip to an elephantcamp, where the majestic creaturesare protected from poachers and

raised in the serenity and love characteristic of this Buddhist nation. Golden Triangle, ThailandPhone: +66 (0) 5378 4084Email: [email protected]

WHERE TO EAT:Any number of holes in the wall in the dozens of Thai towns andvillages that make up The Golden Triangle offer delicious freshnoodles, broth, fried pork and grilled chicken. The country isfriendly, safe and clean.

WHAT TO DO:In Chiang Rai, you must go as often as possible to Chivit ThammaDa for massages, followed by cold draft beer or coffee and pastriesin the adjoining café. Massages are by appointment. Call +66 (0) 81984 2925 to schedule.

In addition to visiting temples and shrines, it is also great fun to have aportrait done while you’re there. Visit Bliss Studios, where acephotographer Chalit Chawalitangkun takes travel photos to a new level. Email: [email protected].

For pottery, visit Doy Din Dang Pottery. Website: dddpottery.com.

THE AIR WASREDOLENT WITHTHE SCENTS OFONIONS, GINGERAND FRYINGCHILIES, AND EVENTHE COLORS OFTHE FRUITS — PINK,ORANGE, REDAND PURPLE —SEEMED SOMAGICAL.

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T he Margarita continues to rank as one of the country’smost popular cocktails, according to the Distilled SpiritsCouncil of the U.S. (DISCUS), as well as a perenniallypopular resort option. Fortunately, today’s drinker hasan unprecedented range of premium and super-premium tequila options from which to choose, whethersipped, shot or mixed into a drink. Casa Dragones is a

super-premium, limited-production blend of blanco (aged two to six months)and extra añejo (aged five years) tequilas, designed for refined, smoothsipping. It’s made in small batches and bottled in individually engraved,signed and numbered crystal decanters. “For us, it’s one bottle at a time,” saysco-founder and maestra tequilera Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, “and we neverwant to change that.” At about $300 a bottle, it’s not for shooting. Instead,it’s for sipping and is part of what could be called a Third Wave of Tequila inthe U.S. (Jose Cuervo representing our introduction to the agave-based spiritin the 1960s and ’70s, Patron/Sauza/El Tesoro taking us further along thejourney in the ’80s and ’90s, and today’s artisanal and luxury productsexpanding our horizons yet again).

Most of the flexibility in tequila production involves the fine points ofharvesting agave hearts, or piñons, how and how long the piñons are cooked,and specific distillation techniques. Blending differently aged batches, asCasa Dragones does, is a relatively new twist, one which Maestro Dobel

Single Estate tequila ($45) claims to have mastered first. A clear, colorlessblend of various aged tequilas, Dobel is unexpectedly earthy on the palate,in part due to the use of Balkan oak. Don Julio, meanwhile, launched itsAñejo 70 Claro ($70) in late 2011. Not a blend of aged tequilas, rather aclarified and filtered añejo, the result is a clear, colorless juice like a blanco,with the toasted oak and dusty sugar notes of an aged spirit.

Perhaps the most interesting experimentation happening with tequilainvolves barrel choices. Most brands employ new oak or used bourbonbarrels (the way most Scotch whisky does) during the aging process, buta few are exploring sherry casks, port barrels and more. DeLeon, aGuanajuato-based spirits brand, launched Leona on December 21 last year(the “end of the world” on the Mayan calendar). It was the first in a seriesof high-end, limited-edition “reserva” releases from the brand. FounderBrent Hocking says, “We were lucky to have purchased extra Sauternesbarrels used in finishing our añejo expression. While going through thewarehouse, we decided to experiment and see what would happen if weleft some to sit.” Taking the tequila to the aging “edge” of the añejoclassification (34 months), the resulting liquor is sweet, rich and complexand, quite simply, one of the most intriguing tequilas on the market. At$825, it had better be good of course, but Leona is no vanity project. It’sdefinitive proof that tequila has potential, as a fine spirit, far beyond bodyshots at spring break.

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Designer, film producer, author and TV personality Nate Berkus hasmade a career out of taking interior design beyond paint colorsand fabric swatches. His latest book, The Things That Matter

(Spiegel & Grau, 2012), gets to the heart of design in a way that has yousimultaneously poring over the vibrant pages and setting it down torearrange your living room. Here, we chat with Berkus about the book, hisown home décor, and more.Your new book focuses on design as a personal statement. Wasthere a point where you realized design was not just aboutmaking things pretty?I realized that very early on. My mom is an interior designer, so “home” wasmore about a well-designed room than a home-cooked meal. That was herway of saying she cared about her family. Things were not expensive, butthey were beautiful. It was ingrained in me that assembling interiors wasnot something to be rushed. You talk about incorporating things from your travels into yourdécor. How does one avoid a room full of kitschy souvenirs? I do a lot of research before I travel. I talk to the concierge at the hotel, I talk

to a friend who’s gone there before, to really get the best sources foreverything. I have a deep knowledge of furniture creators and modern art,but one thing that is always important to me is the element of the hand-made, whether it’s a Navajo basket on a coffee table or a South Americanbelt on a pile of books. I look for the best silversmith in Portugal, the besttextiles in Asia or ceramics in Mexico. I look for what’s indigenous, what’shistoric and traditional.When you walk into someone’s home, what stands out as“good” or “bad” design?What makes me happy is walking in to see different styles all combined.That may be a Swedish dresser, a French mirror and a Native American rugin one room. I think it makes a room feel layered, like it was assembled overtime. I love when someone takes a risk. I may not love what they did, but Iam taken in when I see someone is adventurous. Conversely, what bugs meis when everything is of the same quality or out of one catalog. You can tellwhen someone spent a great fortune, but you don’t know anything aboutthat person except that they’re rich. In the book, you discuss designing your own home in NYC. Howwas the process different than designing for other people?In a designer’s own home, he is answering only to himself, so he can takemore risks. I like to let things find me, whereas with clients you don’t havethe luxury of buying things haphazardly. For my home, I started to feel likeI didn’t have roots; I wanted to assemble everything in one space, under oneroof. Over 570 boxes were delivered to that home and as I went through allof them, I started to understand my own connection to things. I had todecide what to keep, where to put it, what it went with. The editing processis the most important part. Even if there is something you love, if there’s noplace for you to display it and enjoy it and have it add to the graciousnessof your home, then it should be edited out. What did you learn from writing the book?I didn’t set out to write an autobiography, rather I wanted the book to beabout how I approach design. I hope people recognize that we each have astory, which is why I shared my own in the book. Everyone I’ve known,everywhere I’ve been, everything I’ve done has influenced my style. I hopepeople will stop, take a beat, and decide for themselves what really servesthem in the home and what doesn’t. Only then can someone achieve aninterior that truly reflects their personality. What’s next for Nate Berkus?My Chicago design firm is constantly undertaking new projects. I am excitedabout my collaboration with Target, and hope people find a few things frommy line to add to their décor. I’m producing a second feature film that I’mreally excited about. I love books so much, and after producing The Help, Iwanted to find another project where I could make a beloved book into afilm. We need more of that.

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You’ve been touring the country and the reviews have beensensational. Why did you write this book? I felt there was something ultimately universal in the way women relate themost significant moments in their lives to jewelry. Open any woman’sjewelry box and there will be at least a few pieces that connect her to herpast, that represent her present and that can be handeddown in the future. As a writerand jewelry designer, Iwanted to explore thistheme, kind of what IleneBeckerman did in Love,Loss, and What I Wore.What did you learnabout yourself fromwriting it? More than I wanted to know;it was a painful process of selfdiscovery. I learned that I holdon, am afraid of loss (thus Ihave every piece of jewelryevery guy ever gave to me —even the ones I don’t want toremember). I learned that I haveincredible connections that godeeper than I realized with the maternal side of my family. That Icontinually choose the wrong men and stay too long in bad relationships.And that my mom and grandmother were the true gems in my life.What have women told you about themselves upon readingyour book?I’ve had many women write me about their mothers: the shared emotionsand shared jewelry boxes. Almost everyone who wrote mentioned therelevance certain pieces have to significant moments in their lives: theexciting time they got their ears pierced or the magical moment they werefirst given jewelry by a guy — even if it was from a vending machine!Women have told me about the pain of selling their jewelry after a divorce,the joy of receiving their engagement ring, the bittersweet memoriesconjured up by their mom’s charm bracelet… What are your most prized pieces and why? • My mom’s baroque pearls handed to me in the hospital in a Ziplock bag

when she died unexpectedly• My great-grandmother’s brooch, transformed four times for four

generations, taking on each of our personalities as it changed• My grandmother’s fantasy gems• A platinum eternity band I bought myself. It was my first self purchase

and it meant that I was independent and didn’t need a man to buy mejewelry.

• A locket and baguette stick pin from my mom, pieces that always remindme of her

• My dad’s Cartier Tank watch• The plastic bead necklace my niece made for me when she was three• A pendant my dad gave to my mom that I had revamped into a ring; it

keeps them alive, and together, forever…Family is obviously important toyou. What’s the best advice youever got from your loved ones? From my grandmother: “Always wear alittle lipstick. And earrings…”

“Superstitions are just that. Worryingdoesn’t make something not happen…” Andthe zinger: “If he hasn’t married you by now,he’s not going to!”

From my father: “People can onlyhurt you if you let them.”

From my mother: “You can usuallysee the train coming from afar; get off thetracks before it hits you.” And (the wordsI heard most often) “He wasn’t worthy ofyou anyway…”What’s your best advice to womenabout buying and wearing jewelry?

I very much believe in personal style and creating your own look. Buy forwho you are, not who your friends are. Try on lots of different things: you’lllearn your style as you get more comfortable trying on. Leave hints for yourhusband or significant other about your dream gifts. But never feel like youhave to stick with something: you can change your style as you grow. Themost important rule: there are no rules. Wear what you love. Wear yourjewelry; never let it wear you.I understand you’re a bit superstitious about your jewelry…Just a bit! I always wear some sort of talisman when I fly. (I truly believe ithelps land the plane…) I never wear a ring on my left hand ring finger becausesome Russian woman told me when I was very young that I’d never getmarried if I did. I’m still not married, and still longing for that band of gold… N

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