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Hublot Big Bang Sugar Skull – Presentation At Zermatt
My Journey To Zermatt
A few weeks ago, I packed my stuff and picked up the Porsche Macan to drive it up to Zermatt. It was a truly perfect day for such an amazing trip. The sun was out, music at full volume – ideal to join Hublot’s presentation of the Big Bang Sugar Skull…The Hublot Big Bang Sugar Skull
It evokes fine lace whose pattern is drawn beneath the arabesque tracks left by skiers. This is the Big Bang Sugar Skull. With the mountain as a backdrop, the story of a new friendship has begun. A story that unites Hublot, Bischoff and AK SKI. The fusion of three traditions of Swiss expertise that share the same values: passion, performance, innovation, demanding standards, creativity and pleasure. The fine Saint Gall embroidery and its ancestral art made by the Swiss flagship company Bischoff and the skis by AK SKI, in a spirit of fusion, cut in rubber, proudly bear the Hublot SKULL emblem.
Hublot & Ak Ski – Swiss Fusion At It’s Peak
Francesca and Marco Kuonen are perpetuating the vision and passion of their father, Aldo. As lovers of fine materials, and as true aesthetes, time for the Kuonens is set by Big Bangs. So it was perfectly natural for Francesca to contact Ricardo Guadalupe in order to make skis in the name of the prestigious Manufacture. Nine months later, as the first flakes come and pose their white gold on the peaks, the ‘Hublot Big Bang Sugar Skull’ limited editions and their alter egos – from the black strips, cut in floral arabesques from the block, to the coloured bases and their assorted poles—are just coming out of the workshops. AK SKI has revolutionised the world of winter sports by becoming the first manufacturer to use rubber on its skis. This material is also part of Hublot’s pioneering spirit. It is extremely elastic, it has an unbeatable stretch factor and resistance. Rubber brings together the performances and the destiny of the two Houses that have become friends.Winter Is Here, And So Is Hublot
Winter is here and Hublot has taken over winter sports, the mountains and resorts. From Zermatt to Gstaad, from Courchevel to Verbier, Aspen, or even Kitzbühel, the Hublot boutiques are opening their doors to winter time. If you’re ready for a total Hublot look, get to Zermatt. The resort, which is emblematic of the ‘Swissitude’ held so dear by the brand, lives at the pace of the Manufacture. If you arrive by train, you just need to walk up Bahnhofstrasse to the Chalet-Boutique, inspired by a traditional barn, to become immediately immersed in the spirit of the resort. “With a Big Bang Sugar Skull on your wrist and skis on your feet”, you will hit the peaks by taking Zermatt’s cable cars, sponsored by Hublot, and the Hublot Express to the Gant-Blauherd slopes.Capsule Collection
From Nyon to Saint-Gall, via Nidwald, these are the Swiss values of excellence, tradition and modernity that come together to give life to a capsule collection of 100 watches. Their 42-hour power reserve will give you all the time you need—and almost the desire—to ski or walk between the Hublot Chalet-Boutiques of Zermatt and Courchevel.Hublot Big Bang Sugar Skull Blue Cobalt
50 watches, machined into a 44-mm diameter case in matt black ceramic, housing a mechanical automatic winding chronograph movement. The emblematic skull is drawn in midnight blue on the skeleton dial. Its motifs are engraved on the bezel and embossed on a strap of calfskin sewn onto rubber. A chronograph whose small second counter and minute counter mischievously evoke the gaze of the skull.Hublot Big Bang Sugar Skull Hot Pink
Bischoff’s master craftsmen prepared the silk organza embroidery in their workshops in Saint-Gall. Flashy floral arabesques sketching out a “skull” motif dress the ‘Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull Hot Pink’ from its carbon-fibre dial to its ceramic bezel and its pink rubber strap. On the dial, layered sheets of fibre printed with transparent resin are affixed onto a base of carbon fabric. A process that grips the embroidery so as to give it an illusion of depth and the finesse necessary for it to be housed within the heart of the dial. A 41-mm diameter demonstrates time-honoured expertise encapsulated like a work of art and telling the time through 12 black diamond indexes. Limited to 50 pieces.Hublot Boutique Zermatt – The Evening
After a delicious Fondue in the afternoon at Chez Vrony, we had a relaxed event at the Hublot Chalet in Zermatt. The Boutique is a very charming place in the middle of Zermatt, I truly loved the warm and cosy ambiance.Porsche Macan – Why is it such a success?
Porsche – Facts and Figures
Guess where you can find one of the highest Porsche frequencies in the world? Yep, it’s Switzerland. Walking through Seefeld in Zürich, you start to question yourself, if literally everyone owns a Porsche. And since the Macan has been presented, it almost feels like a Porsche-madness.
But that’s what we see, and not really facts and figures. A good motivation to do some research. The result is as epic as I expected and proves what I’m discovering here every day.
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Porsche Increases The Worldwide Sales
So what is this telling us?
Source: Statista.com
Porsche Sales – Switzerland
It looks even better in Switzerland, and also here the Macan is a real success story.
Source: ASTRA/Mofis, auto-schweiz
Review Of The Porsche Macan GTS
Those facts and figures are impressive. A good motivation to drive the Porsche Macan GTS and figure out, why it’s such a success story. So let’s explain this point by point.
SUVs are still showing increasing sales figures.
Meanwhile, pretty much every brand presented their SUV. Even sports car producers like Lamborghini will launch one in 2018. Also the reasonable-priced brands like Kia, Seat or just any other brand you can think of, has an SUV in it’s portfolio.
The reasons are pretty simple to explain:
But why the Porsche Macan?
On the one hand, it’s a quality aspect. Buying a Porsche means you get a high quality car. On the other hand it’s a statement. Owning a Porsche represents Swiss values in many ways. A high-quality and solid car, sporty with plenty of fun aspects but still not too flashy. Plus, the resale value for a Porsche is another good argument. Sounds very Swiss, doesn’t it?
Considering Porsche’s history and the feelings the brand built up over the last decades might be another reason for the fan culture here. I’m sure you will read more about Porsche’s impressive history on my blog.
A better fit than the Cayenne?
I have the feeling that the Macan looks a bit more ‘911-ish’ than the Cayenne. The measures are showing the same result. The Macan has been down-scaled by ∼100cm in height and length. And that’s probably the reason why it sells so good. In a way it’s a SUV but with the ideal size for a city-use.
Porsche Macan For The Techy
The driving experience was impressive. I drove it for four days, as well up in the mountains. The Macan manages the city/mountains balance in a brilliant way – as I mentioned, this might be one of the reasons Porsche sells it so well.
The GTS contains a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 front engine which produces 360 hp & 500 Nm torque. It’s an active all-wheel drive system which intelligently distributes the power. 0-100 Km/h? 5.2 seconds.
More Options to be found -> www.porsche.com
Would I buy it?
Absolutely yes. The prices are starting at 89’000 CHF
OMEGA Orbis – A Non-Profit Dedication
Omega Orbis – Introduction
Here in Switzerland, we’re living an amazing life with no boundaries and limits. Life is good here and we’re far away from hunger, pain, war or diseases . We’re sort of living in a bubble. Even more, it is important to help and to support others. And I personally believe, we must work hard an help as much as we can. It’s our duty to help. So you can trust me, I’m already working on other charity projects, hopefully we’ll be able to present them beginning of 2017.
OMEGA, as an international brand with a brilliant reputation, is well aware of their duty to support and help others. I highly respect the dedication and commitment of OMEGA and the Orbis project. A beautiful story to write about…
OMEGA And Orbis
Since 2011, OMEGA has been a proud supporter of Orbis International, a non-profit organisation dedicated to treating avoidable blindness in some of the world’s most remote regions.
Founded in 1982, Orbis International has successfully carried out programmes in more than 90 countries across the globe. Not only has it performed millions of medical and optical treatments on board its Flying Eye Hospital, the organisation is also dedicated to training new eye care professionals who can continue the great work in the visited locations.
The partnership with OMEGA began with an insightful documentary called Through Their Eyes, and followed OMEGA brand ambassador Daniel Craig on his visit to the Flying Eye Hospital in Mongolia. The film proved to be such an effective tool in raising awareness of Orbis International’s life-changing eye care, that a new documentary, The Hospital in the Sky, was produced in 2015, this time featuring long-time OMEGA brand ambassador Cindy Crawford, who visited the Flying Eye Hospital with her daughter in Peru.
Other OMEGA brand ambassadors have backed this incredible partnership too. In 2015, a series of print advertising featuring Nicole Kidman, Cindy Crawford, Chad le Clos, Michael Phelps and Sergio Garcia was released to highlight the work of Orbis and celebrate World Sight Day on October 8th.
As well as raising awareness through film and advertising, OMEGA supports Orbis in several other ways, including the provision of teddy bears to young patients and the donation of vital funds. Three OMEGA De Ville Prestige watches have been created especially for the cause. Proceeds of their sales are earmarked for the organisation, giving customers a chance to select a fine OMEGA wristwatch and, at the same time, know that they are supporting a fantastic cause.
With so much success so far, the partnership between OMEGA and Orbis is set to continue for many years to come. With the unveiling of a brand new plane, the future is looking very bright.
Orbis – The New Flying Eye Hospital
Orbis proudly launched its brand new MD-10 aircraft. This updated jumbo jet serves as the newest Flying Eye Hospital and is equipped to perform the latest and most advanced eye care operations.
The Flying Eye Hospital is the world’s only ophthalmic teaching hospital onboard an MD-10 aircraft. It features a state-of-the-art, fully accredited eye hospital with technology that can transmit live surgeries around the world in 3D. Equal parts teacher, envoy and advocate, the Flying Eye Hospital not only provides a platform to train doctors, but also serves as a powerful machine for raising awareness, creating change and bringing local governments and global organisations, major donors and everyday people, together in the global fight to end blindness.
The new MD-10 features significant upgrades to the DC-10 that has previously been used. On board, there are 12 dedicated rooms to aid in Orbis’s work. These include:
After its launch in LA, the first missions of the new Orbis Flying Eye Hospital commenced in September 2016, with visits in China and Indonesia.
The OMEGA Teddy Bear
Undergoing eye surgery can be a confusing and scary time for children. That’s why OMEGA and Orbis came up with a simple way to soften the procedure – a cuddly teddy bear.
OMEGA provides this friendly companion for every young Orbis patient. It makes it easier for doctors to explain what’s about to happen and gives comfort to the children before and after surgery.
As well as being a big hit with the children, the teddy bear has provided a playful way for OMEGA’s brand ambassadors to raise awareness for Orbis International and their fight against preventable blindness.
The cuddly toy also graces the design of the new Orbis watches. Used as an inspired pattern, the OMEGA teddy bear can be found on the dial and caseback of all three De Ville Prestige watches.
OMEGA’S De Ville Prestige Orbis Collection
OMEGA offers three De Ville Prestige timepieces that celebrate the brand’s partnership with Orbis International.
Along with the Orbis colour blue, the comforting touch of the teddy bear has been used as the inspiration behind this playful watch collection. In fact, the teddy bear logo on the vertically brushed caseback has been specially designed just for these watches.
OMEGA will donate a portion of the De Ville Prestige Orbis sales to the work of Orbis International. By purchasing these watches, customers will be helping to make a difference around the world.
Omega De Ville – Men’s 39.5mm Watch
The men’s edition of the new De Ville Prestige Orbis has a 39.5mm stainless steel case and is equipped with OMEGA’s Co-Axial Calibre 2500. The sun-brushed and lacquered blue dial features a subtle OMEGA teddy bear pattern as well as polished-domed Roman numerals. The watch includes rhodium-plated hour and minute hands and an Orbis blue central seconds hand. There is a date window at the 3 o’clock position and the watch comes presented on a handsome blue leather strap.
Omega De Ville – Women’s 32.7mm Watch
For women, a 32.7mm version has been created with a stainless steel case and an elegant polished Prestige bracelet. Also equipped with OMEGA’s Co-Axial Calibre 2500, the timepiece includes a white mother-of-pearl dial with an OMEGA teddy bear pattern. The dial also features polished-domed Roman numerals as well as eight sparkling diamond indexes. The rhodium-plated hour and minute hands are complemented by an Orbis blue central seconds hand, while a date window has been positioned at 6 o’clock.
Omega De Ville – Women’s 27.4.mm Watch
The 27.4mm stainless steel version for women is equipped with OMEGA’s Quartz Calibre 1376. The sun-brushed and lacquered blue dial features an OMEGA teddy bear pattern as well as polished-domed Roman numerals and eight sparkling diamond indexes. The hour and minute hands are rhodium-plated and the final watch comes presented on a polished Prestige bracelet.
Raynald Aeschlimann – President & CEO of OMEGA
Bob Ranck, Orbis International President and CEO
Cindy Crawford – OMEGA brand ambassador
Daniel Craig – OMEGA brand ambassador