Innehållsförteckning för 1 August 2022 från India Today

Many associate the exchange value of their currency with national pride. This is a misconception as exchange rates can vary due to factors outside the control of a country, such as the Ukraine war this time. However, they do reflect the strength of a nation’s economy at some level, even if largely determined by market forces. A weakening rupee means investors are selling their rupee assets for dollars, and they are doing it for various reasons. A falling rupee means our exports become more competitive in sectors where our import content is low. But our imports become more expensive, and we are an import-dependent country, especially for critical products like oil, fertilisers and edible oils. Central banks keep an eagle eye on the exchange rate to avoid undue speculation and…

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant inducted 28 opposition MLAs into the BJP bet ween 2019 and 2022, the highest by any CM. However, his reputation as a ‘skilled poacher’ took a beating this July when he could convince only five of the 11 Congress MLAs to switch instead of the eight needed to beat the anti-defection law. Some say Sawant himself wanted Operation Lotus to fail as he did not want his critics in the BJP to swell. Sometimes you need failure to succeed in politics.…

On July 17, hours before India won the ODI against England at Old Trafford, Bihar leader of the opposition and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav posted a video of him hitting sixes in the backyard of his official residence. Perhaps he was trying to shrug off the ridicule he faced after fumbling in his speech at a function attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna on July 12. He also got flak for calling Droupadi Murmu a statue. If only he could bat political bouncers off the boundary like the cricket ball in his backyard.…

How the mighty have fallen. When Sanjay Pandey, then acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra, recommended an FIR against fellow IPS officer Rashmi Shukla in an illegal phone-tapping case in December 2021, he would have had little premonition that a similar scandal would catch up with him. The Enforcement Directorate on July 19 arrested Pandey in connect ion with the alleged illegal snooping on National Stock Exchange (NSE) employees, seen as potentially a key part of a mega scam. Pandey had retired just days ago as Mumbai police commissioner, after a ‘blotless’ career. At the root of the charges is iSec Services Private Limited, a security audit firm Pandey set up in 2001. The CBI claims that between 2009 and 2017, then NSE managing director Chitra Ramakrishna and…

DEPLETING FOREX With the RBI dipping into India’s forex reserves to shore up the rupee, India’s import buffer is getting steadily denuded FLIGHT OF CAPITAL While FDI flow has been stable, FPIs have been selling incessantly for nine months in a row with a cumulative outflow of over $34 billion so far NET FLOW ALL ASKEW The overall trade balance has been in negative territory for the past two years MERCHANDISE (Figures in $ billion) SERVICES OVERALL Source: RBI, Ministry of Commerce…

How do you resist it? That wetting of filter, the smell of unlit tobacco awakening your senses, the feeling of warmth washing over your body, soothing the frayed nerve and dissipating all accumulated tightness. Cigarettes can be a constant companion, your friend through pleasure and pain, a coping mechanism when you are feeling stressed or angry. For Prerna Barde, a 29-year-old marketing executive from Mumbai, “A cigarette is like my second skin. My happiness is linked to it. I find it difficult to do anything without one.” Trouble is, the more nicotine lures you in, the more difficult it becomes to shake it off or escape the havoc it will wreak on your lung or mouth. It is something people know. Every so often, they try to break off the…

Deboor tried to quit smoking for the first time in 2017, ten years after he first started smoking. He was in Bengaluru for a month as part of an anti-smoking group. “I thought I had succeeded but then had a relapse a month after quitting. I didn’t know how to stop after that.” So strong was the addiction that even after he was put on ventilator after an attack of bronchitis, he wasn’t able to quit for good. Counselling for tobacco cessation never crossed his mind as he wasn’t sure if it would help him. Ultimately, it was US comedian Allen Carr’s book How to Quit Smoking that did the trick for Deboor two years ago on April 8. “The lockdown was on and I started listening to the book’s…

An American of Indian origin, Gautam Kapur, 28, did much of his schooling in New Delhi. Here he developed his love for basketball, playing for his school team at the Siri Fort Sports Complex. He continued playing his beloved sport when he returned to the US for college, and, suddenly, he realised he was something of a novelty: a brown person, returning from a country of cricket-obsessives, passionate about basketball. “People were shocked,” says Kapur, “Thinking, ‘Wow, Indians can hoop?’” Caught between two faraway lands, basketball would become the thread that tied Kapur together—and soon, help him connect with other Indian players from all over the world. “This moment of transition—from India to the US—got me dedicated to elevating basketball for all South Asians around the world.” Despite a wide…

In the Perveen Mistry series, a young woman lawyer-turned-detective investigates mysterious deaths in colonial Bombay. Sujata Massey’s sleuth is loosely modelled on Cornelia Sorabji, the country’s first female advocate. Mistry has already appeared in three novels: A Murder on Malabar Hill, The Satapur Moonstone and The Bombay Prince. UK-based writer Vaseem Khan has two ongoing series. The Baby Ganesh Agency novels follow former cop Ashwin Chopra in modern Mumbai, and the Malabar House books revolve around Persis Wadia, India’s first woman police detective. Set in colonial India, Nev March’s debut novel, Murder in Old Bombay, is another historical mystery that follows the investigation into the deaths of two sisters-in-law. Captain Jim Agnihotri, an Anglo-Indian private detective, freshly awash in Sherlock Holmes stories, leads the probe.…

Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunks Author Olivier Margot Publisher Assouline Pages 222 Size: W 30.7 x L 38.8 x D 3.9 cm Availability: Available on Order Price on Request Making memories is an art form that has been honed into a marketable skill by legendary brand Louis Vuitton. So, it’s only fitting that the luxury Maison celebrate unparalleled athletic excellence by creating custom cases for some of the most recognisable trophies in the world. After all, the brand does boast a 160-year-old association with legends of all stripes—royalty and writers, explorers and actors. These special cases house awards for the winners of iconic international sporting events. Hand-made by experienced artisans, some require more than 400 man-hours of work at Louis Vuitton’s atelier in Asnières, France. Each trophy case is a testament…

Patek Philippe Ref. 5470P 1/10th of a Second Chronograph Technical Prowess Technologically endowed, elegant, yet sporty, Patek Philippe has introduced a high-frequency balance that ticks at 36,000 vibrations per hour, which is actual person’s favourite toy. While the lightning punc-seconds chronograph finds its practical utility, the watch’s blue dial and straps are great to look at and easy to read. Of course, the red chronograph arm in the field of blue simply looks stunning. Zenith Chronomaster Open Open Heart Zenith extends the Chronomaster lineage with the Open series. It’s a throwback to two decades ago and bears a striking resemblance to the sport, sans the ceramic. Available in gold and steel, the cases sport tri-coloured sub-dials that give them a unique character. The Chronomaster Open is powered by Zenith’s calibre…

Rolex Submariner Date Yellow Gold Black Dial Born to Lead The iconic Rolex Submariner was updated in 2020 with changes made to the case, dial, movement, and bracelet. The reference 126618LN in 18 carat yellow gold features an eye-catching combination of a black dial and a black bezel. The updated case is marginally bigger at 41mm as compared to the previous generation’s 40mm case. Housed inside it is the modern calibre 3235 automatic movement which features the time with an instant-adjust date window and offers a time reserve of 70 hours. Cartier Pasha de Cartier Grille An Ode to Art Deco Pasha de Cartier Grille made a comeback in 2022 as a tribute to the original that was introduced in 1985. The timepiece features the signature removable protective 18-carat gold…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Star Make a Wish The Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Star watch captures the ephemeral and romantic celestial phenomena of shooting stars. The watchmaker created an entirely new complication for this ladies’ watch. The deep blue aventurine dial has multiple layers that conceal and reveal a cut-out of a dazzling star, recreating the randomness of shooting stars on the wrist. The 36mm pink gold case is studded with diamonds and houses a new automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 734. Hermès Kelly Cuff Parade The new Hermès Kelly is a modern reinterpretation of the original Kelly watch, which came out in 1975 and was modelled after an iconic trapezoidal handbag. The chic and playful timepiece is available in steel or rose gold and with or without diamonds. The lock-shaped case of the watch measures…

Omega Constellation Aventurine Exclusive by Design The 29mm Omega Constellation Aventurine is a beautiful timepiece with a dial designed by nature, which means no two watches are ever alike. Available in 12 new versions, all of them come with natural Aventurine stone dials in green, red, or blue with matching leather straps. Further, the bezel and the dial are set with diamonds. Powering the model is Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8700 - or 8701 for the all-gold versions. Chopard Imperiale Flying Tourbillon Collector’s Edition Limited to just eight examples, the ref. 385389-1001 is the first timepiece in Chopard’s Imperiale collection to include a flying tourbillon. The feminine timepiece perfectly demonstrates the brand’s gem-setting expertise. Inside the 18-carat white gold case is Caliber L.U.C 96.24-C, a hand-wound movement entirely designed,…

Back after a two year hiatus, for Watches & Wonders, what did the pandemic teach Jean-Marc? With the unexpected pandemic, all our ongoing activities had to be postponed or reshaped. It did help us learn things quicker and taught us to become more flexible in the future and to expect the unexpected. What makes the stunning QuarantaQuattro Submersible Collection special? In our quest to develop technologies that meet the needs of our customers, the QuarantaQuattro was introduced. It comes with a 44mm case, which means that we now have a Submersible for every wearer. The improved date window provides better legibility and will find its presence in every Submersible watch. Personally, too, I love the Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel Blue Profondo; it is a sporty watch that can match any elegant…

L’Heure du Diamant celebrates the subtle balance between the art of jewellery-making and watchmaking expertise. Chopard masterfully captures the magnificence of diamonds with this timepiece that orchestrates a meeting between contemporary design and the queen of precious stones. The collection is now enriched by a 26 mm-diameter jewellery watch in ethical gold, embellished with diamonds and fitted with a link bracelet. Powered by a mechanical manual-winding movement, this talisman timepiece is an homage to the alchemist’s blend of form and matter. The absolute purity of the diamond is majestically highlighted by an emblematic gem-setting technique called crown setting, which emphasises the beauty of each stone by allowing the light to blaze through. This ribbon, composed of more than two carats of brilliant-cut diamonds that encircle the case to light up…

IN cricket, what separates 99 from 100 is just one run. But it is the century that gets the batsman applause and a place in the record books. The psychological threshold for the Indian rupee against the dollar was 80. Never mind that when it crossed 75 to the dollar last March, it had already plumbed an all-time low. Yet, when the Indian currency first went past the 80 mark briefly on July 19, and again the day after, it had breached the high water mark and saw panic buttons being pressed across economic stations, including in government circles. In a written statement to Parliament, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 18 cited global factors such as the Ukraine war, the soaring crude oil prices and the worldwide financial…

GAINERS (Export-oriented sectors) PHARMACEUTICALS: Companies with exposure to US will gain and a third of our exports are to US markets. Exports grew 103% since 2013-14 to reach Rs 1.83 lakh crore last fiscal. But materials worth $4-5 bn were also imported. Companies focused on domestic markets and active pharma ingredient players will face escalating costs IT SERVICES: Most companies bill their clients in USD. And the US market contributes 50-60% per cent to revenues for major companies. A 100 bps fall in rupee leads to a 30-bps operating margins benefit TEXTILES: Indian exporters get cost advantage to compete with countries like Bangladesh. Most raw material is domestically sourced. A 1% fall in the rupee increases profit by 0.25-0.5%. India also imports textiles and clothing from countries like China, Indonesia,…

India once again finds itself in an embarrassing and, more importantly, worrying position in the Gender Gap Index report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The 2022 report ranks India almost at the bottom, No. 135, among the 146 countries surveyed. This year’s overall score was 0.629; in past years, India’s gender gap score has oscillated between a low of 0.593 and high of 0.683, while top 10 countries score over 0.8. The report calculates the gender gap between men and women in four key areas—econo mic opportunities, education, health and political empowerment. While India is at a decent rank of 48 in terms of political empowerment, it’s at the bottom of the list in health and survival. The WEF report reiterates the contradiction between improved social empowerment of…

Q. You are only a few films old, but you don’t seem fazed by the idea of carrying a film on your shoulders…. I enjoy challenging myself. When I look back at my filmography, I want to be able to say that I did different films. It’s the influence of the stories I grew up hearing from my mother; stories of her doing diverse roles, what they did for her emotionally and how they led to her growth. Q. You have been one of the first Hindi film actors to profess your love for films from the South. What do you think they do well? I think something as pure as filmmaking comes down to the feeling with which you make it. Hindi cinema is considered the bigger industry, but…

Promise of Purity Fresh is the leading emotion with these limited edition fragrances from Ajmal Perfumes—OATH for Him and Her. While the men’s perfume sets the mode for adventure and intrigue, the woman’s scent is floral with hints of vanilla. Price ₹5,000 for 50 ml; Availability Brand Stores Heaven Scent Rose, by any other name would smell as incredible; Rose Caramel from Neesh Perfumes is no exception. As an essence, it exudes an intense fragrance that will announce your presence with just one spritz. The sweet scent of rose meets the sugary fruitiness of caramel. Alluring as intriguing, this is simply scent-sational. Price ₹5,000 for 50 ml; Availability https://neeshperfumes.com/ TRIED & TESTED Delightful summer freshness to wear alone if delicate is your vibe or pair to go heavy Summer in…

Bulgari Aluminum GMT “Amerigo Vespucci” Limited Edition Explore the Unknown Created as a tribute to the namesake Italian Navy ship and its heritage, the special edition is a colourful iteration of the Bulgari Aluminum GMT, sharing the same specifications. Limited to 1000 watches, it is decked out in the colours of the majestic Amerigo Vespucci training vessel. Housed inside the 40mm aluminum case is the BVL caliber 192 which delivers a power reserve of 50 hours. A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Titanium Simple Beauty A. Lange & Söhne introduced a third new iteration of its Odysseus sports watch this year entirely clad in titanium, marking a first for the watch brand. The titanium version is also the first limited-edition Odysseus ever. Housed inside the 40.5mm round titanium case is the…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Artistica Calibre 945 Galaxia Celestial Magic Demonstrating Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mastery of decorative crafts, the timepiece is a celestial masterpiece powered by one of the most complex movements in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s repertoire, the Calibre 945. It unites astronomical complications with a minute repeater, which is further elevated by the Cosmotourbillon. The highly complex watch features a 45mm rose gold case along with a multi-layered grey/black dial executed in grisaille enamel which adds three-dimensionality to the celestial scene and the star map. Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Platinum Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Elegance Personified The newest version of the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is offered in platinum with a salmon dial, a first for the model. Similar to previous iterations, the timepiece features a 43mm case and an alligator strap with a matching platinum…

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G Globetrotter’s Companion This captivating vintage-inspired timepiece features the highly practical combination of an annual calendar with a GMT function—a first for Patek Philippe. For the same reason, its self-winding 31-260 PS QA LU FUS 24H calibre was freshly developed for the timepiece. Executed in an all-new 41mm Calatrava case in white gold, a beautiful hobnail guilloché pattern decorates the entire circumference of the case band. Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Orange Orange is the New Black The limited-edition timepiece by expert aviation watchmaker Bell & Ross combines its vintage case design with a bright orange dial as a tribute to the 70s and the golden age of skating in California. Limited to 500 pieces, the novelty timepiece is powered by the selfwinding BR-CAL.302…

Parmigiani Tonda PF Skeleton Inspired Mechanics While skeletonised watches inspire an appreciation of mechanics, the Parmigiani Tonda PF Skeleton inspires reverence for art. Even though it is a luxury sports watch, this incredibly versatile personality has been developed by the brains behind Bvlgari’s watch department, Guido Terreni. It comes in rose gold and platinum, with a knurled and polished bezel. Piaget Polo Skeleton Bedazzled The Polo has come a long way, over the past four decades. Today, it is still worn as if it was jewellery, but with the technical grace that celebrates the handiwork of a maestro. With 268 brilliant-cut diamonds arranged meticulously on the white gold case and 1,478 lesser ones on the bracelet, the Polo Skeleton is all set to dazzle. Vacheron Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton Golden Hour…

Telangana chief minister K. Chan drashekar Rao has never been happy with the governor’s durbars Tamilisai Soundararajan holds for people to present their issues and then promises to bring them to the government’s notice. On July 17, the two crossed paths and swords when they visited flood-ravaged Bhadradri-Kothagudem. No sooner had the governor left the shelter for the flood affected than its gates were shut and people not allowed to present their petition to the CM’s convoy. The victims, who wanted the government to build houses for them, had to sit in protest on the road instead.…

Source: Investing.com NOT QUITE REINED IN The NDA govt has failed to break the rupee’s fall. It has depreciated 25 per cent since December 2014 Source: QuantEco Research AHEAD OF THE PACK The rupee has fared better than other currencies like the yen or the pound Source: European Central Bank; Percentages rounded off…

FOREIGN TRAVEL Especially to the US, has now become prohibitively expensive STUDYING ABROAD Indian students in US universities may now find their tuition and accommodation bills going up, aggravating the financial crunch INFLATION Could have a spiralling effect on the prices of FMCG goods, cars, phones, laptops and so on BUSINESS Margin pressures on companies may hurt their expansion plans, thereby reducing employment opportunities. Foreign loans will become costlier for companies NRIs Remittances from overseas could now become an attractive option…

SOCIO-ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT Women find more share in property and voice in family WOMEN OWNING A HOUSE AND/OR LAND (ALONE OR JOINTLY WITH OTHERS) WOMEN HAVING A BANK OR SAVINGS ACCOUNT THAT THEY THEMSELVES USE MARRIED WOMEN WHO USUALLY PARTICIPATE IN HOUSEHOLD DECISIONS MARRIED WOMEN AGED 18-49 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPOUSAL VIOLENCE WOMEN AGED 20-24 MARRIED BEFORE AGE 18 YEARS WOMEN WHO HAVE USED THE INTERNET WOMEN HAVING A MOBILE PHONE THAT THEY THEMSELVES USE GETTING AN EDUCATION More women are heading to schools FEMALE POPULATION AGED 6 YEARS AND ABOVE WHO HAVE ATTENDED SCHOOL WOMEN WITH 10 OR MORE YEARS OF SCHOOLING WOMEN WHO ARE LITERATE HEALTH Sex ratio improves but anaemia, obesity and diseases hit women WOMEN WITH BELOW NORMAL BMI WOMEN AGED 15-49 YEARS WHO ARE ANAEMIC WOMEN…

➘ COMBINATION THERAPY Research shows a mixed approach using nicotine replacement therapy, counselling and new drugs such as varenicline and bupropion is the most effective for cessation ➘ REWARD Incentives and rewards add to the motivation to quit. Give yourself a treat such as a holiday or a new product for every month of tobacco abstinence for the first year, and then for every year ➘ DISTRACTION The urge to smoke lasts on an average for 2-4 minutes. Using distraction techniques in this time can help in resisting the urge. Earlier, you’d be asked to chew ice or gum. Today, you are told to clean the house, talk to a friend, or simply take a walk ➘ TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS Research shows that having your problem and situation addressed…

2006: LATA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH The Supreme Court rules that an adult woman is free to marry or live with anyone she likes 2008: TULSA & OTHERS VS DURGHATIYA & OTHERS Upholding the inheritance rights of children born to a couple whose marriage was challenged by rival claimants, a Supreme Court bench ruled that when a man and a woman live together continuously for a long spell, they will be presumed to be married. ‘The presumption is rebuttable but a heavy burden lies on the person who seeks to deprive the relationship of legal origin to prove that no marriage took place,’ the bench observed. 2010: S. KHUSHBOO VS KANNIAMMAL The Supreme Court stated that a live-in relationship comes within the ambit of the Right to Life…

Shroff-Shah’s Temple Hill is a barely disguised version of Malabar Hill; this is south Bombay red in tooth and claw NOTHING SAYS COSY mystery like a bloodless death, an amateur woman detective and a tightly-knit community. The Death of Kirti Kadakia, billed as a “Temple Hill Mystery”, has all of these. The new novel by advertising professional and writer Meeti Shroff-Shah was longlisted for a Crime Writers’ Association prize and joins a growing subset of Mumbai-based detective fiction. When Radhi Zaveri relocates from New York, nursing a bad case of heartbreak and an even worse case of writer’s block, she isn’t planning on investigating funny business. All she wants is to get on with her next book and her new life. But soon enough, Kirti Kadakia, her friend Sanjana’s father,…

WHILE TRADITION DOESN’T ALWAYS GET ALONG WITH change, a little bit of imagination and ingenuity can help the most venerable brands to stay fresh. Legendary watchmaker Patek Philippe had it down pat with its popular advertising campaign: “Begin your own tradition”. This gentle imperative nudges nostalgia while looking forward. Omega and Swatch—sibling brands from the Swatch group—were probably inspired by Patek’s philosophy when they launched the Moonswatch this year. The Omega X Swatch Moonswatch range caused a worldwide stir with fans clambering into stores to get their hands on one. The frenzy reached such a pitch that Swatch was apparently forced to institute a one-person-one watch rule in their shops for a while. The collection offers 11 models that recreate the exact proportions and design of the famous Omega Speedmaster…

Creativity is finally back in the watch industry. After years of classic and neo-vintage designs (which are still going strong), many watch brands have decided to let their creativity run free this year. Cartier presented its Masse Mystérieuse watch (Image: Opposite page, bottom corner) with a movement that also becomes the rotor; TAG Heuer unveiled its Carrera Plasma using 12-carats of labgrown diamonds in all kinds of shapes and forms while Montblanc created a dial that looks like a glacier with its new Iced Sea collection. The Luxury Sports Watch The luxury sports watch is nothing new; it has been around for over half a century, but until recently, it was predominantly the domain of Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe. As models from these brands have become highly sought-after…

Tag Heuer Carrera Plasma Tourbillon Diamant Bright and Shiny Continuing with its legacy of exploring unique design possibilities, Tag Heuer debuted the new Carrera Plasma as its most expensive timepiece ever. The highlight of the timepiece is the extensive use of lab-grown diamonds, referred to by the brand as Diamant d’Avant-Garde. Everything from its 44mm black anodized aluminium case to the panda dial is embellished with lab-grown diamonds. Even the crown is made of a single piece of 2.5 carat lab-grown diamond. Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon SLGT003 Making History This impressive timepiece with an open design marks Grand Seiko’s first mechanical complication in its 62-year history. Taking a decade to develop, the Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon SLGT003 is powered by the commercial version of the extremely complicated T0 “Constant-Force Tourbillon”…

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 Poetic Spring Rolex revealed a trio of new Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 versions this year with striking floral-motif dials. Each dial has 24 flowers in total, each set with a diamond in the centre. The white Rolesor version gets a beautiful Azzurro blue dial, fluted bezel, and an Oyster bracelet. Powering the model is the automatic Rolex calibre 2236 movement with a date display at three o’clock and a power reserve of 55 hours. Chanel J12 diamond tourbillon watch caliber 5 Style Rush This diamond-encrusted Chanel timepiece dressed in black beautifully blends the world of haute horology and fine jewellery. Limited to just 55 examples, the centre of attention for the watch is a uniquely cut solitaire diamond that rotates at the centre of the…

Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide Conscience’s Cool Quotient Aimed at a younger demographic, the Aikon #tide collection by Maurice Lacroix distinguishes itself with the use of bright and vibrant colours and its eco-friendly construction. The timepiece with Aikon’s signature integrated strap design is constructed almost exclusively of upcycled ocean-bound plastic. Available in 10 different colours, the watch is powered by a quartz movement. Omega x Swatch Moonswatch BioCeramic Mission on Earth Best of Both Worlds This collaborative piece by Swatch and Omega is a reinterpretation of the original Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. The 42mm case of the Moonswatch is made from Swatch’s BioCeramic, a material derived from mixing ceramic and bio-derived plastic. Mission on Earth is one of 11 variants of the model and it features an earthy green case, coupled with…

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Arte Hand-Etched Limited Edition Objet d’Art Limited to ten numbered examples, this stunning timepiece was created by Fabergé in partnership with work-master Jean-Marc Wiederrecht from Agenhor and master craftsman André Martinez. The highlight of the timepiece is its hand-etched colourful dial with a peacock which is engraved using a 16th-century technique, making each dial unique. The 38mm 18-carat white gold case houses the calibre 6901, a manually wound unique movement developed exclusively for Fabergé by Agenhor. Longines DolceVita X YVY Horsing Around The Longines DolceVita X YVY is the newest addition to the brand’s DolceVita collection with elegant rectangular-shaped watches. Created in collaboration with Swiss designer Yvonne Reichmuth, the new model features a double leather strap that is embellished with rivets and is inspired by the equestrian…

What inspired this year’s celestial themes? It is astronomy that inspired the origins of watchmaking. Earlier we would tell the time by looking at the sun, the sky, and the stars. This year, we wanted to pay homage to this relationship between astronomy and horology in a big way. This led to the creation of higher complications, the Hybris Mechanica, and the Hybris Artistica, in which we redecorated an existing movement. Over the years we have seen Polaris evolve and this year it has an annual calendar. Has this always been the charted path for the timepiece? The Polaris brings with it a signature movement, its “diver’s watch” personality and a unique dial. The collection has developed naturally, following the path the Maison has set for it. Today, its dial…

Lucie Blinco’s Zoo Emporium, Surry Hills Just walking into the two-level shop will make you want to play dress up. Glitzy party or not, it stocks everything from shoes and clothes to accessories, especially if you’re geared up for a theme party. All Buttons Great and Small, King Street King Street is one of the quirkiest shopping strips in Sydney, lined with interesting stores and this one is the cherry on the cake. Packed with over 15,000 buttons—from Swarovski, diamond, natural material, plastic to metal. The staff can also help you pick the perfect buttons for your fabric. If that’s not enough buttoned-down fun, they also sell button cards, button jewellery and even seasonal button tins. Tuchuzy, Bondi The inner-east district of Bondi is best known for its sand and…