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8 Welcome Letter

10 Events

15 Happily Ever After

16 Community

20 Spotlight: Denver Health Foundation

22 Red Carpet

27 From the Runways

34 Profile: John Hardy

36 Hyde Park Fashion

52 Leading Men Choose Chopard

54 Designers: Marco Bicego

56 Profile: Forevermark

58 Perfect Gems

62 Travel: Eco-Immersion

64 End Page: Last Bid for Love

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44 Collecting: Time on His Side

46 Complications: Passing Time

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ON THE COVERModel Silvia Papadaki (MC2Model Management Miami)wears Hyde Park Collectiondiamond necklace, earringsand link bracelet; BreguetReine de Naples timepiecewith mother of pearl dial anddiamond bezel on an 18Kwhite gold bracelet. Dress byEma Savahl. Photographer:Edwin Santa. Feature editor:Jennifer Ferkenhoff. Hair andmakeup: Eliut Tarin. Nails:Esmerelda Tarin. Stylist:Brandon Fogel. Assistant:Marlon Pacheco

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Reflecting on 35 years of Hyde Park’s history fills my mind with so many memories. Wehave built a business based on relationships, values and trust. From my humble beginnings sellingturquoise and Indian jewelry on the lawn in front of the GCB (General Classroom Building) whileattending the University of Denver, to starting Hyde Park with two employees, to a team of over80 passionate stakeholders, I am proud of our commitment to create beautiful environmentsshowcasing the world’s most desirable collection of precious jewelry, fine timepieces andextraordinary diamonds.

In this ever-changing world, we think it’s important to share with you our philosophy andstandards on corporate responsibility, ethical sourcing and support of our global environment. Wehave created a new section on our website devoted solely to Hyde Park’s mission to give back(hydeparkjewelers.com/hearts-of-hp). We think it’s important for our clients and our communitiesto understand the underlying principles which guide each of us on a daily basis. I invite you toplease explore this part of our website and email me with any thoughts, opinions, comments orsuggestions.

We’re extremely proud to announce that Hyde Park has been selected by Rolex to open aboutique in the renowned Forum Shops of Las Vegas. We are excited to transform our current LasVegas store location into a magnificent collection of over 500 Rolex timepieces.

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Accent magazine and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Warm Regards,

Michael PollakCEO, Hyde Park [email protected]

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CHOPARD’S COLLECTOR DINNERPRESENTED BY HYDE PARK

ROYAL PALMS HOTEL, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONADECEMBER 2011

Hyde Park had the distinct honor of hosting an exceptional evening withChopard to give collectors the opportunity to preview rare and limited-edition

timepieces and jewelry. Guests mingled with Chopard U.S. President Marc Hrushkaand were treated to a five-star dining experience.

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EVENTS

JAEGER-LECOULTRECOLLECTOR’S DINNER WITHPRESIDENT PHILIPPE BONAY

September 2011, Denver, Colorado

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Hyde Park co-hosted anexclusive Collector’s Event featuring PhilippeBonay, President of Jaeger-LeCoultre North

America. Guests experienced a private viewing ofthe extraordinary collection during an elegant

wine tasting and dinner at Barolo Grill. Mr. PhilippeBonay gave an intimate look into the world of

Jaeger-LeCoultre while circulating specialtimepieces among the crowd, giving each guestthe opportunity for a hands-on interaction with

the watches.

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HYDE PARK WELCOMES PATEK PHILIPPE PRESIDENTNovember 2011, Denver, Colorado

Hyde Park had the distinct honor of welcoming Thierry Stern,President of Patek Philippe SA Geneva, for a special visit to our

Denver store. Mr. Stern and his executive management team enjoyedvisiting with Hyde Park staff and a select few customers over anelegant breakfast in the store. (Pictured from left: Michael andShereen Pollak, Thierry Stern, Damon Gross, Larry Petinelli and

Jerome Pernici. Photo: Angela Beldy Photography)

FOREVERMARK MASTER CLASSDecember 2011, Phoenix, Arizona

Hyde Park customers in Phoenix enjoyed a hands-on experience to learn aboutForevemark’s mine to market process, which answers the question of why

Forevermark diamonds are so rare. Highlights of the event included a hands-onexperience with one-of-a-kind large diamonds, sifting, sorting and selecting

rough diamonds, understanding the process of cutting and polishing, viewingthe inscription on Forevermark diamonds, and of course, learning about De

Beers’ 120-year-old history and expertise which underpins the selection of everyForevermark diamond.

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EVENTS

Ivanka Trumpseed pearl anddiamond tasselearrings

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DENVERPRESENTS UNVEILED BRIDAL FASHION SHOW

Soon-to-be brides were treated to an evening of bridal fashion and wedding inspiration at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver. The brides wore celebrity couture gowns from

designer Angel Rivera and jewelry from Hyde Park, featuring designer collections from Penny Preville, Ivanka Trump and Mikimoto.

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What drew you to the bridal industry?I’ve designed bridal gowns since I was a little kid; I actually have my originalsketches from when I was 5 and 6 years old. For me it just felt like it wassuch a special time, when every eye was on the bride or the woman for thatone moment.

How would you describe your design aesthetic?Other designers are sometimes a lot more clean and mainstream,but I always like to think of my aesthetic as “modern-day princess.”We only use silks; our gowns are very luxurious, modern buttraditional at the same time. In bridal in particular, every girl wantsto look at her dress and still love it 10 or 20 years later. I try to justput very small elements of fashion-forwardness in our gowns,keeping the classic and traditional look.

What type of jewelry best complements your designs?I love earrings! I feel like they just bring a bride’s face into the gown. Ialways recommend that our brides get something very blingy or shiny

to draw everyone’s eyes up to her face. And a beautiful bracelet,usually something with sparkle!

Who should brides listen to for advice on choosing theirwedding look?Themselves! I always recommend following your heart; you know whatyou love.

What’s the latest in bridal trends?Frothy, flowy skirts, three-dimensional floral detail all over theskirts or on bodices…girls are really into something that pops off ofthe gown or brings a little bit of life into it, as opposed to flat orstraight lines.

Do you have a favorite gown in your collection?I do not—they all have a special spot for me! You know how a parentsays they love all their children equally? I feel the same way about thebridal gowns.

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IN EVERY BRIDE. BY JESSICA FARMWALD

With a new flagship boutique in New Jersey, custom evening gowns gracing the red carpet and a bridesmaid collection

on the way, Angel Rivera is living happily ever after—just like the would-be princess brides he designs for. We caught up

with him at Unveiled, a bridal showcase hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, where Angel Rivera Couture gowns and

designer jewelry provided by Hyde Park set the stage for an inspirational evening of food, flowers and, of course, fashion.

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 34TH ANNUAL GALA, CARING AND CURINGSEPTEMBER 2011, DENVER, COLORADO

The Children’s Hospital Gala is among Colorado’s premier fundraising events, and for the past nine years, Hyde Park Jewelers has been honored to be apart of helping make this event successful. This year’s 34th annual Gala, themed Caring and Curing, hosted over 1,400 guests, including Denver Mayor andfirst lady Michael and Mary Hancock, as the hospital celebrated the more than 158,000 kids treated in the last year.

Hyde Park and partner, Ippolita jewelry, presented a fabulous package at this year’s Gala called “Jewels of the Desert,” which included an Ippolitashopping spree at Hyde Park’s store in Phoenix, Arizona, a weekend stay at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, golf, dinner and first-class airfare.

The evening’s festivities were held at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center, with a cocktail hour featuring aerial bartenders who amusedand served Champagne while swinging overhead. The evening’s headliner was comedian Brian Regan, who entertained the crowd with his unique banter.Guests took to the dance floor to cap off the night to the tunes of world-renowned dance band Starlight Experience. Visit childrenscoloradofoundation.orgto learn more.

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BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOWBENEFITING GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION

OCTOBER 2011, DENVER, COLORADOAt the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, fundraising and awareness go hand-in-hand. In 2011, the Foundation’s marquee fundraiser, the Be Beautiful BeYourself Fashion Show, honored award-winning actor John C. McGinley and international musician Sujeet Desai with the Quincy Jones ExceptionalAdvocacy Award. The fundraiser raised over $1 million and attracted 1,100 attendees, including celebrities Jamie Foxx, Quincy Jones, Beverly Johnson,Peggy Tanous, Chauncey Billups, Ed McCaffrey and many more. The highlight of the evening was a fashion show featuring beautiful guest models, whohappen to have Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. The Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show is the largest single fundraiser for DownSyndrome in the nation.

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Hyde Park and Chopard hit the road together for the24th Annual Colorado Grand event. The ColoradoGrand® is an annual charity tour for 1960 and

earlier sports and race cars of distinction. Hyde Parkand Chopard joined over 85 vintage cars to coverover 1,000 miles in five days, through some ofColorado’s most spectacular fall scenery.

The tour attracts entrants from around theworld and always includes several 1920s and 1930scars. Typical makes include Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari,Porsche, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Aston Martin,Jaguar, Maserati, Allard, and such exotic names asAmilcar, Cisitalia, Squire, Delahaye and Talbot-Lago.

Hyde Park and Chopard donated two exquisiteChopard timepieces that were featured at the ColoradoGrand Gala to help raise funds for the Colorado GrandCharities. In addition, drivers could purchase limited-editionChopard Mille Miglia timepieces, uniquely personalized with thedriver’s name, car and the Colorado Grand logo, with a donation

for each watch made to the Colorado Grand.The Colorado Grand® currently generates well over

$200,000 annually for small Colorado charities andWestern Slope towns, as well as college scholarshipsto graduating high school seniors in those towns.

Current charities include the Colorado StatePatrol Family Foundation, the Robert SutherlandFoundation, Flight for Life, CASA and medical

facilities in small towns. Cumulative donations since1989 are over $3 million.

This year’s Colorado Grand will be held fromSeptember 10 to September 15, 2012, starting andfinishing in Vail, Colorado. For more information pleasevisit co1000.com.

One of the timepieces donated to the event by Hyde Parkand Chopard was this Chopard Grand Prix De MonacoHistorique, set in 18K rose gold, Chronometer Certified(COSC), power reserve to 48 hours, water resistant to 50meters. Limited and numbered edition of 250.

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Many people are surprised to learn that so many facets of ourcommunity’s health care connect at Denver Health. Here, you findworld-renowned trauma, emergency, infectious disease and

orthopedic care. You meet highly skilled physicians who not only care andmend the sick, but mold many of Colorado’s future doctors. You find a criticalnetwork of health care resources like Denver’s Public Health Department, theCenter for Medical Response to Terrorism, the Rocky Mountain Poison &Drug Center and School-Based and Family Health Centers. And you see thenational model of health care success in action.

Denver Health is shaping the leading edge of health care, proving thatquality of care should never be determined by where or how you live. Theyhave the lowest mortality rate of any academic medical center in the country.And Denver Health remains fiscally sound while delivering $450 million inuncompensated care in 2011 alone.

As the city’s only integrated health care system and a national model ofsuccessful health care delivery, our community counts on Denver Health todeliver the highest quality care and critical resources to help all Denver’scitizens heal and lead better lives. From providing diapers to newborns, tohosting lectures that further advance the pursuit of world-class medicine, toraising money through community events, Denver Health Foundationsupports the work that needs to be done at Denver Health.

Michael Pollak, CEO of Hyde Park, has established a system of corporatevalues with a strong emphasis on supporting the communities in which HydePark does business. He serves as a member of the board of directors for theDenver Health Foundation. He has chaired the summer event Hot Rocks

Griller Challenge, a top chef cook-off at Elway’s, which has raised money formen’s health programs and awareness at Denver Health since its inceptionfour years ago. His creativity and commitment have ensured the success andlongevity of this event, which now brings in well over 1,000 guests.

Hyde Park has contributed significantly to their largest annual fundraiser,NightShine Gala, an evening for Denver Health Foundation, with someincredible auction items. The sale of these unique and quality items hasenabled Denver Health Foundation to contribute significantly to the hospital.

Additionally, Hyde Park has partnered with Denver Health Foundationon a Men’s Night Out event: a swanky, themed cocktail party that bringstogether many philanthropic and influential men to hear their message,contribute to the cause and learn more about taking care of themselves.

To learn more about Hyde Park’s involvement in the community, visithydeparkjewelers.com/hearts-of-hp.

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SPOTLIGHT

Denver Health FoundationMICHAEL POLLAK AND HYDE PARK PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TODENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION.

2012 EVENTS FOR DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION

• NightShine Gala at the National Western Event Center,April 28th

• Hot Rocks Griller Challenge, June 13th• Riverfront Park Fashion, August 11th• Men’s Night Out, December 5th

For more information, visit denverhealthfoundation.org.

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Though the Guess model-turned-actress is always striking, Amber Heard truly smoldered

at the SAG Awards. Her fitted black satin gown epitomized covered-up sexy, while sparkly

diamond studs and metallic smoky eyes added just the right amount of shimmer.

Zac Efron and Michelle Pfeiffer sure made a good looking pair at the New Years Eve premiere.

Yellow gold and pink tourmaline chandelier earrings lit up Pfeiffer’s face and helped prepetuate

that youthful glow. We don’t know how she does it.

For Showtime’s Emmy Nominee Reception at the Mondrian Los Angeles, Claire Danes chose

pavé diamond drop earrings that popped against the silvery threads of her dress. With a confident

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smile, flushed cheeks and dewey décolletage, the nominee for Best Actress in a TV Drama looked

like a winner long before they called her name.

Stacy Keibler knows how to accessorize. Adorable arm-candy aside, the former Ravens

cheerleader still looks sensational in the old purple and black, topped off with teardrop earrings,

stacked bangles and a notice-me cocktail ring. As if we wouldn’t have noticed her without it.

All tassel, no hassle! Katherine Heigl’s blue sapphire and black rough-cut diamond earrings lent

an effortless glamour to her gown at the 39th Annual American Music Awards. Paired with a

sparkly strap and matte red lips, the look recalled old Hollywood at its best.

Nothing amps up a little black dress like a statement necklace. At the L.A. premiere of The

Mighty Macs, Marley Shelton chose this blackened beauty to elevate her outfit from ho-hum to

yum! Kelly Osbourne, Kate Mara and Kristin Cavallari have recently been spotted in identical

designs; you can bet that style-savvy ladies everywhere are following suit.

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HYDE PARKFROM THE RUNWAYS

This season the IPPOLITA Rock Candy® collection isawash in sun-kissed splendor. This bright andbrilliant Riviera Sky color palette mixes gemstonesof turquoise, orange citrine, chrysoprase, ruby, clearquartz, red agate, green agate, blue topaz, motherof pearl, lapis and madeira citrine. Pictured above:18K gold, diamond and gemstone bangles from theRock Candy Riviera Sky collection. 27

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HYDE PARK RUNWAY TRENDS

GO FORTHEGOLD

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Marco Bicego hand-engraved 18K gold and diamond JaipurLink earrings. Gucci 18K yellow gold Horsebit necklace.Mikimoto Twist collection, golden South Sea cultured pearland diamond ring in 18K gold. Cartier Tank Anglaise in 18Krose gold with double rows of diamonds. Roberto CoinPrimavera stretch bracelets in 18K rose, yellow and whitegold with amethyst, lemon quartz, blue topaz and smokyquartz gemstones.

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Marco Bicego hand-engraved 18K goldthree-strand Jaipur mixed semi-preciousstone bangle. Temple St Clair ClassicCabochon locket with pink tourmalineand diamonds in 18K gold. Ippolitapolished Rock Candy four-stone Cascadeearrings in lapis, and Ippolita polishedRock Candy Cascade earrings inchrysoprase. M.C.L by Matthew CampbellLaurenza Confetti collection pavésapphire cuffs and rings in sterling silver.

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DARK&DANGEROUS

Penny Preville

Ivanka Trump

John Hardy

TAG Heuer

Penny Preville diamond and 18K white gold 36-inch labradorite Signaturechain. TAG Heuer Formula 1 in stainless steel and black ceramic withdiamond bezel, markers and pavé center. Ivanka Trump black onyxcabochon cocktail ring in 18K white gold with diamonds. John Hardy Nagasilver and gold extra-wide cuff.

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PROFILE

SCALINGBACK

First introduced in 2009, on the anniversary of John Hardy’s 20th yearin business, the Naga collection tells the Balinese myth of the dragonand the pearl. As legend has it, the dragon would leave his volcano

each night and dive down to the bottom of the sea to visit his love, the pearl.At sunrise, as he burst from the water and returned home to the volcano, thewater dripping from his scales fertilized rice fields across the land andbrought prosperity to the Balinese.

Now, for the Chinese Year of the Dragon, John Hardy head designer andcreative director Guy Bedarida has dramatically expanded the 2012 Nagacollection with more pieces featuring this mythical symbol of good fortune,prosperity and success.

Like the dragon in the myth, one of John Hardy’s missions is to helpthe Balinese land and people flourish. The company views itself as acollaborative effort between designers and artisans, and believes that “abusiness can prosper while respecting people and nature.” Their “GreenerEveryday” policy signifies an ongoing commitment to environmentalconservation, which includes the planting of bamboo, rice and even theblack palm wood used in some of its men’s designs. The brand’s HongKong headquarters are completely green, and its Mambal, Bali compoundis a village unto itself, composed of traditional bamboo and mudstructures, rice paddies and an organic farm that provides lunch for theentire workforce there.

The Naga collection, like all John Hardy collections, is handcrafted in Baliby these talented native artisans, some of whom have previously served asjewelers to Balinese kings. Some pieces feature full dragons or dragonheads, while others showcase a more abstract dragon scale motif. Craftedfrom sterling silver, yellow gold and an assortment of precious and semi-precious gems, the collection’s cuffs, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earringsare rich with detail, inside and out.

JOHN HARDY REVISITS ITS NAGACOLLECTION WITH FIERY NEWDESIGNS TO USHER IN THE YEAR OFTHE DRAGON. BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

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“I LIKE TO THINK THAT THE WEARERS OF THE NAGACOLLECTION WILL ENJOY LOVE, PROSPERITY AND LUCK.”

–GUY BEDARIDA, HEAD DESIGNER

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TEMPERATURES

RISINGBOLD HUES AND GEOMETRIC SHAPES ADD SOME SIZZLE THIS SEASON. PHOTOGRAPHY BY EDWIN SANTA.

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HYDE PARK COLLECTIONBlack & White Diamond

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FOCUS: WATCHMAKING by Karen Alberg Grossman

The first thing one notices upon entering the stately stone buildingnestled in the rolling hills of Lititz, Pennsylvania (a town with astrong watchmaking tradition) is the magnificent brass clock in the

lobby. One soon learns it was crafted totally by hand by students in thisRolex-sponsored watch school, under the direction of its esteemedprincipal Herman Mayer.

Mayer is a certified watchmaker with tremendous pride in, andrespect for, the Swiss watchmaking tradition. His goal is to developindependent retail watchmakers who are technically exceptional, ofcourse, but who are also business-savvy, service-oriented, personable,well rounded and creative, a tall order to say the least. “The watchmakerof today needs to be compatible and in sync with the spirit of the high-end watch culture,” Mayer maintains.

His intense two-year program, establishedin 2001, is fully funded by Rolex (but totallyseparate from the Rolex Service Centerupstairs in the building). Mayer is personallyresponsible for creating and updating thecurriculum, which is also used at watchmakingschools in Seattle and Oklahoma. It features sixmain areas of training: history/culture, micro-mechanics, mechanical movement diagnostics

and repair, electronic movement diagnostics and repair, customer serviceand case/bracelet diagnostics and repair.

The school is small and selective, with a capacity for only 28 students(there are currently 12 first year students and 13 in their second year). It’san intense eight-hour school day (7:30 to 4:00, with a 30 minute lunchbreak) and requires much outside reading and research. According toMayer, most students are highly motivated and even talk watchmaking intheir free time. “We emphasize that whatever they don’t learn in these twoyears, they pay for later on…”

Of utmost importance to Mayer, who interviews and tests 70 to 80applicants each year looking for various skills, from strategic reasoningto social competence, is abstract thinking. “Because often in a fine

watch,” he explains, “you can’t diagnoseproblems just visually. You need to analyzebased on input and output of the mechanism:it’s behaving a certain way so the problemmust be this or that. You can’t always see theproblem because many watches are built inlayers, so the movements might be covered,or else just too small.”

Mayer admits that among his greatestfrustrations is a decline in abstract thinking

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skills among young people over the past decade. “I’m sorry to say this,but in many applicants, these skills have gone down the drain. It’s a veryvisual world these days; we rely on computers to do everything soyoung people don’t learn to think for themselves. But in a watchmakingcurriculum, abstract thinking skills are essential. It’s all about deductivereasoning, which is no longer taught in school…”

Why are these skills so critical? “Because evenif the student has worked on hundreds of watches,the next movement that comes along might betotally different than anything he’s experienced. Soit’s not a matter of simply learning to piece thepuzzle together: students need to understand whatthe parts do and how they interact and whether ornot the watch is worth repairing. Of course it’s rarewhen you can’t fix it at all (e.g. serious salt waterdamage where parts are caked together), becauseeven if spare parts are not available, we can alwaysmake the parts. That’s what we teach them in the‘micromechanics’ segment of the program.”

According to Mayer, his ideal applicant is mid-to late 20s (the actual age range is 17 to 45 andmostly male; there are only one or two females perclass), in a second career but with some previousexposure to watchmaking. “If they’ve had someexposure, at least they know what the profession isabout: having to deal all day long with these tinyparts, the responsibility of working on suchvaluable pieces. Of course, there are always somewho drop out because it’s too stressful…” Recentapplicants have included bankers and real estatebrokers, some from major cities. “People havemore appreciation for job security when it’s a second career,” he explains.“And watchmaking certainly offers job security: all of our graduates whowant jobs get them.”

Beyond technical expertise (which Mayer believes can be taught),

the most important trait is the desire—the passion—to repair and buildwatches. Also necessary is the ability to communicate. Explains Mayer,“It’s essential that we teach students how to network: with peers, withmentors, with superiors, so they’re not left alone with importantdecisions. In fact, I’m working on making this an active component of

the curriculum.” On a personal note, Mayer grew up in

Würzburg, Germany; his university studies focusedon philology and teaching. But at some point, hislove of watches inspired him to study watchmaking,which led him to servicing jobs in the States, andultimately to Lititz.

In addition to restoring watches, Mayer is acollector: he wears a different watch every day andfavors those that combine technical precision with abeautiful finish. So dedicated is Mayer to the Lititzprogram that he even lets his students work on hispersonal watches (excluding vintage handmadepieces, of course!). His first expensive watch was infact a classic Rolex. Does he still have it? “Of course:Rolex watches are forever…”

His most meaningful watch is one he inheritedfrom his father. “When my dad returned from WWII,the economy was down so he drove a taxi onweekends. An American soldier who couldn’t affordthe fare gave him his automatic Cyma. I wore it everyday for years but at some point, it was difficult to getreplacement parts because their factory had burneddown. Observing the watchmaker adapting spareparts by hand was my first exposure to the craft andits artistry, which triggered my lifelong passion.”

Mayer’s best advice to graduating students? “Remember to take theloupe off on occasion and engage in meaningful, positive dialogue withmembers of your professional environment. You need to actively live theexciting and ever-evolving watchmaking culture you are part of.”

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FOCUS: COLLECTING by David A. Rose

Among the many rewards of successin sports, perhaps the best isgarnering the respect and

admiration of fans and peers. But for thoseathletes competing in Rolex-sponsoredevents, the grand prize comes in the form ofa luxury timepiece, a goal drivers set forthemselves long before they’re strappedinto their racecars.

One man, Scott Pruett from Auburn,California, is a true champion in all forms ofmotor sports, with the additional honor ofhaving won more Rolex-sponsored racesthan any other driver. Thus, he has becomethe proud owner of racing’s largest collection of Rolex timepieces.

Pruett has won the Rolex 24 at Daytona four times. He’s also wonthe Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Championship three times andwas awarded a Rolex timepiece for each of these accomplishments. Inall, Scott owns 12 Rolex timepieces, of which 10 were awarded for hisbrilliant race wins.

“My first Rolex is by far the one I love the most,” he confides. “WhenI won the Championship in 1986 while driving for Jack Roush and FordMotor Company, I was invited to compete in what was known as theInternational Race of Champions (IROC). It was such an honor just to beinvited to compete in this series, and I promised myself that if I wereever to win one of these races, I’d go out and buy myself a Rolextimepiece. At the last race ever to run at Riverside Raceway in California,and with just a few laps left in the race, I took the lead and held on totake the win. The first thing I did after that was to go out and buy myfirst beautiful Rolex Submariner.” (In addition to this Submariner, Pruettalso bought himself a solid gold GMT-Master.)

As a world famous racecar driver stillat the top of his game, it’s remarkable thatPruett makes time for other ventures. Heand his wife Judy have joined forces toestablish Pruett Vineyard, as well as WordWeaver Books, publishers of a series ofchildren’s books they authored. Notsurprisingly, the theme is racing, includingtitles like Twelve Little Race Cars, RookieRacer and Racing Through the Alphabet.Based on actual aspects of Scott’s racingcareer, these books provide inspiration andexcitement for young readers.

As for his winemaking business,Pruett explains that even though racing and winemaking are spectrumsapart, the feelings of accomplishment are similar. “Racing is literallyminute to minute, day to day; things happen in a matter of seconds.Wine making, on the other hand, takes years: you can’t rush the process;the wine absolutely tells you when it’s ready. But it’s the blend ofchemistry and artistry in winemaking that I find so rewarding. I’m notone of these athletes who puts my name on a project withoutinvolvement; in fact, I am totally hands on at my winery, involved inevery aspect of the process (pressing, corking, labeling), with the help ofsome incredible winemakers.”

Scott Pruett began his career in karting at the age of eight and has racedevery year since. 2011 was his 43rd year of racing and it was anotherextraordinary one. With teammate Memo Rojas, Pruett won the Grand-AmRolex Sports Car Series Championship, earning yet another Rolex timepiece.“At 51 years old, I’m racing against drivers half my age,” says Pruett, “sobeing the fastest driver out there is incredible! But I never take it for granted:I’ve been blessed with this ability and feel very fortunate.”

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FOCUS: COMPLICATIONS by Laurie Kahle

Once watchmakers mastered the measurement of hours, minutes andseconds, they naturally advanced beyond mere timetelling to createever more intricate and ingenious mechanisms. Referred to as

complications, these mechanisms perform a myriad of additionalfunctions from the simple to the sublime. The more complicated a watchis, the more difficult and expensive it is to produce. Despite technology’s

advancement, complicated watches are still in demand—watches likeIWC’s made-to-order, seven-figure, astronomical Portuguese SidéraleScafusia. While some complications are fanciful and superfluous,chronographs and calendars remain perennial favorites with practical usesfor modern lifestyles.

The chronograph, with a timing mechanism similar to a stopwatch,

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PASSING TIMECHRONOGRAPH AND CALENDAR COMPLICATIONS LET YOU TRACK

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originated in France in 1821, when Nicolas Rieussec, watchmaker to KingLouis XVIII, demonstrated his novel device for timing horse races. Using aclock movement, ink-filled markers and two rotating discs—a seconds discthat completed a revolution every minute and a minutes disc that made acomplete rotation every hour—the contraption accurately measured thehorses’ times by pushing the markers onto the discs when each horse crossedthe finish line. The term chronograph translates to “time writer,” particularlyendearing the complication to Montblanc, which is most famous for its pens.The brand acquired the rights to use Nicolas Rieussec’s name, and built acollection of chronographs that shows elapsed time with two fixed handspoised above two turning discs (the seconds and minutes counters), a uniquesystem reminiscent of Rieussec’s original invention.

Rather than using turning discs, sporty chronographs typically feature amechanism that controls a central chronograph hand, which is started,stopped and returned to zero by using push buttons on the side of the case.

As the chronograph hand completes a full turn of the dial each minute, sub-dial totalizers track the number of revolutions and show the elapsed time inminutes and hours.

Variations on chronographs include a flyback function that can be reset tozero and immediately start a new timing episode with a single push, instead ofusing three to stop, reset and restart. A split-seconds chronograph allows you totime separate events that begin but do not finish simultaneously, such astracking cars in a race. Also called a rattrapante, or double chronograph,watches such as IWC’s Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium feature twocentral stopwatch hands that are precisely superimposed so they appear as onehand as they move, until you press a button, which stops the top chronographhand while the bottom one progresses, allowing the measurement of twoseparate periods of time. After recording, another push synchronizes the hands

again, until the split hand is once again stopped for another time measurement. Categorized as astronomical complications, calendar functions track

the passing days and months, with varying degrees of complexity. Asimple calendar displays the numeric date in a window with a single disc,or with two discs to create what’s known as a big date. A full calendarexpands on the basic calendar display to show date, day of the week,month and moon phases. Full and partial simple calendars cannotautomatically adjust for months with fewer than 31 days, so you have toadjust them five times per year. An annual calendar, however,automatically adjusts for months with 30 or 31 days, though it needs to bereset each year on February 28 of non-leap years. Vacheron Constantinrecently put a contemporary twist on the annual calendar by adding aretrograde annual calendar to its Quai de l’Ile collection.

The most complex calendar complication is a perpetual calendar,which is mechanically programmed to account for leap years and requires

no manual correction until March 1, 2100. The watch’s mechanicalmemory uses sequences that are repeated every 48 months, to correspondto the cycle of leap years. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Eight Days Perpetual40, for example, boasts an impressive eight-day power reserve whiledisplaying the date, the day of the week, the month and the year in fourdigits, along with the power reserve, the moon phase, a day/nightindicator, and even the security zone between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. duringwhich changes must not be made.

This year, Patek Philippe offered the best of both timing and calendarcomplications when it combined a perpetual calendar with its new in-housechronograph movement for the Reference 5270. Sure to be on everyconnoisseur’s hit list, this extremely rare, highly complicated timepiece willland on only a precious few wrists with its price of $156,000.

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FOCUS: PROFILE by Randi Molofsky

Awalk through the historic district of downtown Miami encapsulatesmuch of Michele Watches’ telltale brand appeal: both share an ArtDeco design sensibility, vibrant color palette and bold sense of style.

It’s no wonder Michele is favored by a fashion-forward clientele with aninnate understanding of classic design.

From speedboats to soirees, everything is a little bigger in Miami.The same is true for Michele, as oversized cases emphasize a bit offlash and a signature red button logo creates instant cachet. Miami’sseaside location also necessitates a certain day-to-nighttime glam.Lounging poolside? Bold chronographs with rubber straps from theJelly Bean collection or a sporty white Tahitian Ceramic are chicstandouts. When the sun goes down, diamond-studded timepiecesmake a big statement at affordable prices.

Spring 2012 brings a refined update on Michele’s instantly

recognizable style. Serein, inspired by the Cloette, features a modern takeon a timeless design. A silvery-white dial highlights a fine circular patternand oversized Roman numerals. The Caber Sport maintains the Caber’sround case and T-bar design, now updated with a scalloped bezel andchronograph dial (available with or without diamonds).

One of Michele’s most popular styles, Tahitian Jelly Beans, is alsoreinvented this year in new brights and beach-inspired pastels. Look-at-me neons like pink, blue and green are balanced by seaside neutrals inmint, coral and steel.

Want to make a unique statement any time of year? The brand’scommitment to practicality and fun led them to offer a stunning variety ofstraps that are easily mixed and matched. From alligator to glittery leather,cobalt blue to rainbow stripes, a sense of play makes punctuality a breeze,whether or not you can make it down to North Beach.

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FOCUS: WINDERS by Laurie Kahle

Like early automatic wristwatches designed to eliminate the need forwinding, watch winders originated as practical items to keeptimepieces ready for action at all times. Aside from the convenience

factor, winders can also extend the life of a watch movement. Theyensure that essential lubricants are evenly distributed throughout themechanism, and reduce wear and tear on the crown winding system bylimiting the need for resetting. But as watch collecting becomes a

consuming passion for many affluent consumers, some are seeking evermore elaborate storage systems to keep their horological treasuresenergized and secure. From models with high-concept designs featuringinlaid wood cabinetry and carbon fiber accents, to humidor componentsand stereo systems, winders have entered the realm of luxuryfurnishings with an array of options to create a personalized unit—theultimate of which is a completely custom installation. (Continued)

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Upon his retirement in the 1990s, Chuck Agnoff, founder and presidentof Orbita in Wilmington, N.C., received a gold Rolex automatic watch fromhis wife. He wore the watch on weekends, and found himself frustrated bythe need to constantly reset it when the power reserve ran out. He solved theproblem by devising a “gadget,” as he calls it, tokeep the watch moving when it wasn’t on his wrist.Soon, friends and jewelers started making requests,and Orbita was born. “First and foremost it was aconvenience,” he explains. “But later, I learned thatwhen a watch lays flat for a long time, the lubricantscan wick away from moving parts, so keeping yourwatch on a winder is also about preventativemaintenance that can extend its life.”

Orbita’s recent Avanti system was designed toaccommodate your ever-growing collection andcater to your personal needs. “It became a sort oflifestyle cabinet,” says Agnoff of the expandablestorage system that incorporates drawers where you can install a safe, ahumidor, a wine cooler, or other options. You can store up to 48 watches in theItalian-made Macassar or burl wood cabinets. “It’s a semi-custom winder,”explains Agnoff, “so it is priced economically because it’s built off a standardconfiguration—like buying a car and adding options.”

A similar made-to-measure approach is taken at Buben & Zorweg ofAustria. Known for its modern, slick aesthetic, the company can expand andtailor their winders to your wishes, or you can choose a custom installation.The Treasury, for example, presents an array of 10 interchangeable modules

that include winding modules for four or 16 watches, a humidor, displaycabinets for barware and red wine, and storage drawers for manual watchesand jewelry.

The brand’s limited-edition Objects of Time collection includes a modelproduced in partnership with Aston Martin. TheObject of Time One-77 (pictured above) seamlesslycombines a safe, a collection of the brand’sproprietary Time Mover watch winders, humidors,storage drawers, four world clocks, a sound systemwith a subwoofer and iPod docking station, and aflying minute tourbillion clock. The striking designemulates the muscular curves of the One-77supercar, which, like the winder, has a limitedproduction of 77 pieces.

The next level of watch storage is building acustom room, like the space commissioned by one ofOrbita’s West Coast clients. “It was a unique project,”

explains Agnoff. “He was building a new house and wanted a security room(basically an exhibition area) for all his watches, so he could relax and enjoyhis collection.” The project involved constructing a room with built-in storageunits that hold 108 winders for automatic timepieces, in addition to storagedrawers for over 200 watches. “But very few people want to go through thatkind of process—starting from scratch and working with architects,” saysAgnoff, who said the project cost around $125,000 and required six to eightmonths from concept to completion.

Luckily, you have options.

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T he favorite watchmaker-jeweler of the greatest actressesat festivals and film premieres, Chopard is now alsofinding favor among their male counterparts. Leading

men such as Colin Firth (winner of the 2011 Oscar for Best Actor)and Jude Law (jury member for the 64th Cannes Film Festival)have recently chosen to tread the red carpet wearing elegantwatches from the Geneva-based watch manufacturer.

The world’s most glamorous red carpets offer Chopard anopportunity to highlight their most beautiful creations. This year,their Haute Joaillerie creations are not the only ones shining inphotographers’ flashbulbs, since Chopard’s men’s watches arenow stealing the limelight on the wrists of some of today’s mostcelebrated actors.

During festival and awards season, Hollywood’s leading menhave been seen sporting Chopard pieces. Colin Firth was wearinga splendid L.U.C XPS in white gold when he won the Oscar forhis role in The King’s Speech. This new victory for Chopard—thefirst for a male star—perpetuates the fabulous tradition thatChopard is the “lucky charm” jeweler of the stars at the AcademyAwards. It was indeed the eighth consecutive year that thewinner of an acting prize awarded by the Academy of MotionPicture Arts and Sciences was wearing a Chopard creation.Javier Bardem, also among the nominees vying for the preciousstatuette, had chosen to sport (during the ceremony) a whitegold L.U.C Quattro Regulator watch.

Chopard’s blossoming romance with actors does not stopthere. Jude Law, jury member at the latest Cannes Film Festival,was inseparable from his white gold L.U.C XPS throughout thefortnight, wearing it from red carpets to glittering eveningevents. At the same time, thousands of miles away, Owen Wilsonwore a white gold L.U.C Twist watch to the premiere screening ofMidnight in Paris in Beverly Hills.

A new chapter is clearly beginning in Chopard’s enduringlove affair with the film world. Universally adulated for its originaland refined creations that succeed without ostentation inaccentuating feminine charm or subtly complementingmasculine elegance, the watchmaker-jeweler is once againproving to be the indispensable companion for stars on the redcarpet. Whether motion picture legends or up-and-comingtalents, more and more actresses—and now actors too—aretrusting it to help them shine in the spotlights—and bring themluck!—at premieres and other official ceremonies.

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GETTING PERSONALWhat are you reading? I just bought a new apartment in Venice, so I’ve been looking to the shelter magazines for design inspiration. What are you wearing? I try to wear pieces that are relaxed and casualand fit into my everyday life—mostly Armani. What are you eating? Anything with fresh local ingredients and always vino!Where are you traveling? Basel, Switzerland to the jewelry fair todebut my newest collections.

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In the 12 years since launching his collection, one thing has remainedunchanged for jewelry designer Marco Bicego: his love of gold. “Almostall of our collections are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold. It’s intrinsic

to our brand DNA,” says the Italian native with goldsmithing in his family’shistory. His loyalty to the metal makes for a smooth transition betweencollections and pieces that can always be mixed, matched and layered.

“I don’t really see jewelry as a trend,” Bicego tells us. “Each season ourcustomers gravitate towards certain [different] silhouettes, but there arealways constants in jewelry. It’s about a woman’s connection to a piece—anemotional feeling.”

The designer recently introduced his Africa collection, filled with longlayering necklaces and colorful gems, which Bicego cites as absolute must-haves for any woman looking to update her jewelry wardrobe. He has longbeen drawn to the beauty of Africa and was inspired by unexpected naturalelements, from baobab seeds to the stratified lava of Kilimanjaro. “I wastaken by the fascinating imperfections of yellow-gold jewels, similar to theimperfections found in the tribal jewels worn by African women. The hand-engraved gold finishes generate warmth that evokes the colors of the sub-Saharan land.” Bicego is an avid traveler and often names his collections—Africa, Jaipur, Paradise, etc.—after the destinations that inspire them.

When he’s not busy dreaming up new designs, Bicego relishes thechance to spend time with his wife and children, play in his local soccerleague and hunt for mushrooms. He can frequently be found outdoors,exploring his surroundings and searching for new ideas in “the beauty I findin everyday life, colors in nature and architectural design.” And of course,he adds, “I always try to imagine what my clients want to wear next!”

The bold spheresand jewels of theAfrica collectionare tangible andpronounced, yetremarkably light.

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EXPLORE THE LITTLE LUXURIES THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

STEP IN STYLELocated in a small shop on New York City’s East Side,designer Barbara Barran’s Classic Rug Collection putsfashion underfoot with fascinating custom rugs. Herunique creations can be seen in very stylish homes allover the world, as well as the Whitney Museum, theSmithsonian, and other museum stores. Barran’s rugs,inspired by everything from Art Deco to traditionalAmerican quilts and her personal passion, Eastern art,are made of natural fibers including wool, silk,pashmina, hemp, linen, nettle and banana silk. She’sthe only rug designer in the U.S. to offer hand-knottedrugs from Nepal in 300 knot silk. Go barefoot!

A CHÂTEAU IN NORMANDYAt the end of a boulevard shaded with ancient trees, past clusters of huge roses in brilliant, almost illusory colors is the Château La Cheneviere. Thegrand three-story mansion, built in the 18th century, is set in the Normandy countryside, between the exquisite town of Bayeux and the historic beaches,in Port-en-Bessin. During WWII the residence was occupied by the Germans, then by the Americans after the June 1944 landing. Restored in 1988, themanor became a fully equipped hotel and restaurant, with a swimming pool, lovely terrace and beautiful views. Each guest room has a different décor,some with marble fireplaces, others with private patios. An intimate bar leads to a graceful dining room, where the brilliant chef uses local produce topresent the distinctive and legendary dishes of Normandy.

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REST ASSUREDHôtel Le Toiny is, if possible, even morefashionable and exclusive than the island of St.Barth’s itself. Set away from the throngs on agently sloping hillside in the Côte Sauvage area,each of the 15 luxurious private villas has its owngated entrance and a red mailbox flag thatserves as a “Do Not Disturb” sign. Inside, enjoynetting-draped four-poster mahogany beds,high-tech entertainment centers andkitchenettes. Outside, you’ll find private plungepools and incredible views across the lush hills toa beach, popular with surfers. The sommelier hasselected superb wines and the chef createsamazing dishes (including the hotel’s signaturepasta in cream with black truffles). If you chooseto stir from your villa, arrangements can be madefor a sunset cruise or a fishing expedition. Or, youcan just put up your flag, order the excellentroom service, and hide out like the other privacy-seeking celebrity guests.

HOUSTON, WE HAVE ARTInspired by the celebrated French inn, Houston’s La Colombe d’Orhotel takes its muse seriously. This 1923 mansion, located near themuseum district, owns an extensive art collection that includesCorot, Matisse and Chagall, as well as the 1715 panels, thought to beone of the finest examples of authentic French Regence décor inNorth America. When staying in one of the hotel’s rooms or villas(like the Cezanne Suite, pictured above), art- and food-lovingguests can arrange to take a personal tour of the collection, thendine on Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass or Stuffed Quail, (naturallypaired with the appropriate wines) and Champagne sorbet, createdby chef Jeramie Robison in the hotel’s famed Restaurant CINQ.

BUBBLES IN THE AIRPops for Champagne is one of Chicago’s most elegant nightclubs,presenting a Champagne list comprising nearly 200 selections.Beverage director W. Craig Cooper offers the lowdown onChampagne for the summer: "When the mercury rises, it is alwaysbetter to select a drier Champagne. A higher dosage [sweetnesslevel] in a sparkling wine can be cloying when the weather is warmand balmy....” Cooper suggests Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut.“Composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, this wine…isperhaps one of the best of all Champagnes to pair withoysters…but can go just as well with a simple summer crudité.”Here’s to a sparkling summer!

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EDEN IN THE OCEAN:Cruise the Galapagos with EcoventuraThe arc of the sun and rise and fall of the tides measure the days asEcoventura’s luxury motor yachts cruise the Galápagos Islands. The volcanic

archipelago straddling the equator 400 miles west of Ecuador standsoutside human time. Under the tutelage of two naturalists per 10-cabinvessel, a one-week voyage is an intimate engagement with the planet’sleast-spoiled corner.

When you see the lay of the islands from atop a volcanic cinder cone,you immediately grasp the archipelago’s violent birth. Other hikes acrossblack lava moonscapes to sandy coves reveal the resilience of bird andanimal life. Protected since 1959 as a national park, every ecological niche ofthe islands is inhabited by creatures that view human intruders as a curiosityrather than a threat. You stare roosting seabirds in the eye, and watch blue-

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footed boobies in their comiccourtship dance. Male frigatebirds nearly roll overbackwards on their nests,incapacitated by the red chestpouches they have inflated tolure a mate.

The strange creaturesinhabit their own Garden of Eden. Sea lions bask on the beach nursing theirpups, flightless cormorants literally “neck” as they court, giant tortoiseslumber through highland meadows, and bright red Sally Lightfoot crabsskitter across black rocks in the surf. Park rules forbid touching the wildlife,but no one has told the sea lions not to waddle over to sniff a human’s toes.(Their whiskers tickle.) ecoventura.com

RAINFOREST RHYTHMS:Costa Rica Escape at Lapa RiosLapa Rios Ecolodge crouches where Central America’s last lowlandrainforest meets the beach in Costa Rica. A model of ecologically sensitivetourism since 1993, the main lodge and 16 thatched bungalows nestle in theforest overlooking the ocean. Scarlet macaws chatter from branches andtree frogs sing all night, reminding you that Lapa Rios is the humanexception in a 930-acre private nature reserve.

More than 300 species of birds have been logged at Lapa Rios and

birders seek the glint of feathers, the flurry of flight, and burble of song toadd to their life lists. Guided hikes in the rainforest uncover exotic flora andfauna—from more than 200 species of orchids to nectar-licking kinkajous,distant relatives of the raccoon. For a complete immersion in the rainforestexperience, join an off-site excursion into the wild river canyon of ElRemanso to spend an afternoon rappeling down a series of four waterfalls.laparios.com

MANTRAS OF THE CANYONS:The Purifying Desert at AmangiriFor thousands of years, people have sought enlightenment and rejuvenationin the purifying spareness of the desert. Amangiri, which means “peacefulmountain,” hunkers down in a southern Utah desert valley looking south atGrand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Blending into the rawlandscape of bluffs and mesas with an architecture as minimal as awhispered mantra, the resort is constructed around a swimming pool oasis.

After a day of hiking amid hoodoos and step-rocks, retreat to the25,000 square foot spa where hot stone massage and full-bodytreatments aim to restore the Navajo concept of Hozho, which translatesas “beauty, harmony, balance, and health.” To encourage meditation, dailygroup yoga classes are offered in the light-flooded yoga pavilion. Butnothing so brightens the spirit as escaping the resort’s circle ofillumination at night to commune with a dark desert sky awash with stars.amanresorts.com

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In Galapagos, unconcerned sea lionslet photographers snap their portraitswith abandon.

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My heart was pounding as I handed my passport to the smartlydressed associate from Christie’s. Just a week before, I’d beenholding the “hottest ticket in town”—a prime 3 p.m. pass to

preview the world-renowned jewelry collection of Elizabeth Taylor. The entireChristie’s block was lined with stately private limos dropping off elegantlydressed “ladies who lunch,” no doubt fresh from nibbling on micro-vegetablesalads and savory soufflés at La Grenouille.

In addition to the magnificent jewels, what struck me as I perused thevarious lots at the preview was how many lives Elizabeth Taylor hadtouched. In every room of the seemingly endless exhibit, peoplepassionately discussed her movies, her personal style, her tremendousinfluence. Women well past their fashion prime whispered about how this1960s Pucci tunic or that 1970s Halston caftan had inspired their ownwardrobe choices. My personal connection with this incredible lady wasour shared astrological sign: Elizabeth Taylor was the archetype of Pisces’“soulful eyes” and tendency to be “in love with love.”

The cheerful Christie’s associate wished me luck as she handed me mypaddle—number 5217. I tried to calm my nerves as I mounted the stairs tothe James Christie room. Working my way through the television cameras,I settled into a fifth row seat right under the auctioneer. I took a cue fromthe “serious” bidders in the rows ahead of me and stayed focused on the

bidding board and the auctioneer in his lavender silk tie. I had carefully studied the catalogs, settling on two lots of Zodiac

pendants and a lot of two Aldo Cipullo for Cartier Love bracelets. I had beenconsidering a lot of aquamarines until I remembered that Liz was aFebruary Pisces, not a March one like me. Her vast amethyst collection—including mineral specimens—suddenly had meaning beyondcomplementing her violet eyes.

The night before, I’d witnessed the mounting frenzy at the sale of the“Legendary Jewels,” but I was certain there’d be less insanity for the“ordinary” jewels. In fact, I was quite confident that I’d be able to securea lot—perhaps even two. But such illusions evaporated by the time thebidding closed on the fifth lot of the day, a pair of Van Cleef & ArpelsPisces pendants on opera-length chains. I had researched the intrinsicvalue of the items, estimated a premium for their venerable provenanceand set what I thought were reasonable bidding limits. I realized I wassadly mistaken when I was outbid by $50,000!

As the auction progressed, prices skyrocketed and I was feeling increasinglydejected. By the time the hammer went down on the Cartier Love bracelets, theprice was $75,000 over my top bid. I left the auction to wander RockefellerCenter and reflect wistfully over my lost chance at Love (or at least the Lovebracelets) and the beauty, style and legend of a truly amazing woman.

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