SHOOK! SHANGHAI LOCATED IN SWATCH ART PEACE HOTEL OFFERS NEW BRUNCH MENU AT ONLY RM 49

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A SUMPTUOUS LUNCH AT ONLY RM 49 AT THE WORLD FAMOUS SWATCH ART PEACE HOTEL DIRECTLY THE EQUALLY WORLD FAMOUS FAIRMONT PEACE HOTEL IS A BARGAIN NOT TO BE MISSED IN SHANGHAI! 

More so when Shook! is Malaysian owned and the first foreign offshoot outside Shook! at Starhill Gallery!

Fans of Shook! KL (like me) are in for a massive treat when visiting Shanghai, China's second city!

The All New Mimosa Brunch Debuts in March on Shanghai’s Historical Bund

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad

Wild Berry Pancakes

Located atop the Swatch Art Peace Hotel at Bund 19, Shook! Restaurant and Rooftop Terrace is jumping into spring with its brand new Mimosa Brunch launching every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am – 3pm from March 2^nd onwards. Champagne and orange juice Mimosas are the order of the day to ease guests through the weekend with this classic drink and other selected cocktails including Bloody Marys and classic Bellinis available at 2 for 1 prices.

The bustling new brunch menu at RMB 98 for two courses offers diners the option of choosing from the menu of classic brunch and lunch items and an option of adding on a dessert selection for only RMB 38 more.

Chef Matthew Ona has created a brunch menu that has something for everyone. Appetizers begin lightly with a Spicy Lemongrass Broth with poached shrimp and hints of cilantro; a Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad with white soy sesame vinaigrette; and the classic Salmon Tartar featuring crushed fresh avocado and a Ginger Miso Rose sauce.

Next up, are a selection of classic brunch items, think Tasting of Eggs, a platter of eggs done every way: Poached and wrapped in prosciutto with a creamy Hollandaise sauce; Soft-boiled with salmon caviar; Classic sunny side up quail eggs with a healthy portion of smoked salmon or the Brioche French Toast made with vanilla bean & brown sugar served with summer fruit and specially imported American maple syrup.

The star of the Shook! brunch show is Chef Matthew’s Midwest-American recipe for Wild Berry Pancakes. It starts with a generous portion of homemade fluffy pancakes with not-so-subtle hints of cinnamon and real vanilla, topped off with a tart Mixed Berry Compote balanced with an equally sweet Chantilly Cream.

For guests looking to get their afternoon fill, for an additional RMB 88 the juicy Slow Braised Australian Beef in a Cabernet glaze served with mashed potatoes and a healthy spinach side are set to become instant favorites.

These days it’s not a proper brunch without a wake up mimosa or cocktail and Shook! has the perfect concoctions to accompany brunch. With just the right blend of tomato and spice the savory Shook! Bloody Mary offers a weekend revitalize while the classic Bellini sparkles in a tall chilled flute of peachy goodness.

Shook! Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace

5F & 6F, Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 23 Nanjing Road East (Bund 19), Shanghai, China

Reservations: +86 21 2329 8522 / info@shookrestaurantshanghai.com / www.shookrestaurantshanghai.com

About Shook! Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace

Opened in 2011, Shook! Restaurant and Rooftop Terrace is the second Shook! outlet by Malaysian YTL Hotels, after Shook! at YTL’s Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. It occupies the fifth and sixth floors of Swatch Art Peace Hotel, a Renaissance-style 1906 heritage landmark on the Bund.

Helmed by Executive Chef Matthew Ona, Shook! Restaurant is an open culinary theater that takes contemporary Western dishes and adds a twist of Japan, China and South East Asia. Signature dishes include Dancing White Prawns (stir-fried prawns with hot mayonnaise sprinkled with honey-glazed walnuts) and Classic Salmon Tartar served with crushed cilantro avocados and an oven roasted tomato ginger miso rose sauce.

Along with the mod-Chinoisserie main dining area, there is also the chic Time Bar and The Gallery, a multimedia banquet hall ideal for private receptions for up to 250 people. On the sixth floor, Shook! Rooftop Terrace offers alfresco lounging and stunning views of the Huangpu River and Pudong. The hotel’s two defining domed towers, the Corner Tower and Blancpain Room, are ideal for intimate candlelight dinners and private events. Also on the sixth floor, the Chiang-Soong Room is one of the city’s most historic exclusive meeting rooms. The room, now restored to its original elegance, is the very same venue where the First International Opium Conference was held in 1909. It is also where Chiang Kai-Shek and Soong Mei Ling celebrated their engagement in 1927.

Wild Berry Pancakes from Shook!’s new Mimosa Brunch Menu

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad from Shook!’s new Mimosa Brunch Menu

VIEW 62 IN HONG KONG OFFERS BRUNCH WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS

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FOOD ALWAYS TASTE BETTER WHEN YOUR DINING PARTNER IS MISS UNIVERSE OR MR HANDSOME 2013.

Failing which, there is View 62, located on the 62nd floor of Hopewell Centre, once the tallest building in Hong Kong. It is also a revolving restaurant so every table offers stunning views since the scenery is never static!

Brunch is RM 270 per person with non-alcoholic drinks or RM  350 with wine and Taittinger champagne.

VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero Presents

‘Sunday Brunch with a View’

Nouvelle Cuisine and ‘Gastrobar’ Tapas at

Hong Kong’s Iconic Revolving Restaurant

 VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero has launched a gastronomic nouvelle cuisine Sunday Brunch with a view at Hopewell Centre’s iconic revolving restaurant in Wanchai.

The weekly dining fiesta showcasing the Michelin 2-star cuisine of acclaimed Spanish Chef Paco Roncero is priced at HK$680 with non-alcoholic drinks or HK$880 with wine and Taittinger Champagne (children aged 11 or below, HK$320 with juices and soft drinks).

Highlights include a roast beef carvery and new concept of tapas bar called the “gastrobar”, which the protégé of legendary elBulli chef Ferran Adrià is famous for innovating in Madrid.

Signature specialties at Chef Paco’s trademark tapas station include green olive sphere, foie gras with spiced bread, quail salad, as well as traditional Spanish seared, pickled fish "escabeche" and Iberico ham salad with mozzarella.

Jet-fresh seafood and sashimi ranging from Canadian king crab and Boston lobster to Spanish prawn and whelk are also on the ‘produce-driven’ brunch menu.

Cold cuts including prized 36-months Iberico ham, lomo pork loin and spicy chorizo sausage are complemented by artisan Spanish cheeses.

Signature hot or cold soups change according to the season, as do main courses, that are served at the table, such as pancetta and asparagus pasta, seafood pasta, lobster rice and mushroom risotto.

An extensive selection of creative desserts and Movenpick ice-cream, and Spanish specialties such as Crema Catalana, rice pudding, almond cake and chocolate churros.

Guests are also treated to the spectacle of culinary maestros in action demonstrating some of Chef Paco’s dynamic ‘nouvelle cuisine’ techniques for recipes from the visually stunning ‘Mojito Nitro’ to ‘Passion Fruit Sherbet with Coffee Mint Vodka’.

VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero’s Sunday Brunch is served from 11.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Sunday, reservations are highly recommended.

For more information, visit www.view62.com or call +852 2574-6262.

About VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero

Opened in June 2012, VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero is located on the 62^nd floor of the Hopewell Centre in Wanchai. It is Hong Kong's only revolving restaurant which completes a full 360 degree turn, offering unrivalled views from Victoria Harbour to The Peak.

In collaboration with one of Spain’s most influential chefs, Paco Roncero, VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero aims to introduce the art of nouvelle cuisine to the city.

Paco Roncero is considered by many to be one of the best representatives of avant-garde cuisine in Madrid. The two-star Michelin chef is also famous for his contribution to the development of nouvelle cuisine and food innovation.

Combining the most evolutionary culinary techniques with overflowing creativity and inborn sensibility, VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero is sure to create a memorable experience for guests.

Jet-fresh seafood and sashimi ranging from Canadian king crab and Boston lobster to Spanish prawn and whelk are also on the ‘produce-driven’ brunch menu.

Guests are also treated to the spectacle of culinary maestros in action demonstrating some of Chef Paco’s dynamic ‘nouvelle cuisine’ techniques for recipes from the visually stunning ‘Mojito Nitro’ to ‘Passion Fruit Sherbet with Coffee Mint Vodka’.

PARK HYATT BUSAN OPENS IN SOUTH KOREA

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BUSAN IS LIKE PENANG. IT IS THE SECOND CITY IN SOUTH KOREA JUST AS PENANG IS NUMBER 2 AFTER KL.

I prefer Seoul of course but Busan has its charm, among which is the world's BIGGEST shopping mall Shinsegae Centum City! I thought the world's biggest is Dubai Mall but this is even larger AND conveniently located next to Park Hyatt Busan so when you collapse from excessive shopping, they don't have to carry you too far to your room high in the sky.


Room with a (stunning!) view

Dining room with great food and view

PARK HYATT BUSAN OPENS ITS DOORS; PAVES THE WAY FOR LUXURY IN SOUTH KOREA

 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the official opening of Park Hyatt Busan, the tenth Park Hyatt property in Asia Pacific and the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea following Park Hyatt Seoul. As the second largest city in Korea, Busan is one of the most well-known international hubs for Northeast Asia, with a thriving interchange of trade and tourism.

Strategically placed in an area of global cultural exchange, Park Hyatt Busan creates a new high-end segment for luxury hotels – offering a comfortable, premier, luxury service suitable for the growing number of Korean and international visitors traveling for leisure and business.

Set in the heart of the bustling city, Park Hyatt Busan upholds the brand’s deep rooted reputation for sophisticated style, outstanding service and accommodations, and superior facilities. Affording breathtaking views across the ocean, the hotel is centrally located among Busan’s premium commercial area – adjacent to the world’s largest shopping mall, Shinsegae Centum City, as well as MICE facilities, including the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO).

“We are thrilled that the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea and the tenth Park Hyatt property in this region has officially opened its doors,” said Larry Tchou, Group President – Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “This opening is a true reflection of the ways in which Hyatt continually aims to become the most preferred brand in every segment we serve, and it also shows the thoughtful growth of the Park Hyatt brand into areas in which we know our customers are traveling. We are seeing a booming hotel scene in Busan thanks to increased international conventions and festivals, and we look forward to welcoming travelers to Hyatt’s luxury brand that offers sophistication, style and intimate experiences.”

“Many people have been anxiously awaiting the newest hotel in the Park Hyatt collection, which we believe will make a big splash in the heart of Busan,” said Marc von Armin, General Manager, Park Hyatt Busan. “In successfully incorporating the unparalleled city views into the interior, Park Hyatt Busan is bound to set a whole new standard for luxury, armed with distinctive world-class facilities and services.”

Design and Guestrooms
Nestling in the marine city adjacent to Haeundae Beach, Park Hyatt Busan is built in a modern style with 33 floors above ground and six floors below ground level. With 269 guestrooms, including 69 suites, the shape of the building is designed to symbolically express the dramatic beauty and power that Busan represents. Inspired by the lively and dynamic energy of Busan and its ocean view, Daniel Libeskind, a world-renowned architect, designed this beautiful hotel in a curved shape, which embodies the ocean waves in Busan. In addition to its exterior representing the ocean wave at Haeundae Beach as well as the camellia, a symbolic flower of Busan, the interior of Park Hyatt Busan offers breathtaking views of the ocean and Gwangan Bridge though floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

The interior of the hotel was designed by Super Potato, the Japanese design firm well known for its unique and innovative designs. Nature-friendly materials, such as hardwood and natural stone, were used to offer a style of ‘residential comfort,’ a signature concept for the hotel’s modern aesthetic. Guests can enjoy a memorable experience filled with exquisite comforts that help bring the beautiful nature of Busan indoors.

Dining
To continue Park Hyatt’s tradition as a trend-setter of innovative dining concepts, Park Hyatt Busan offers patrons a whole new dining experience with its restaurant, lounge and patisserie.

Nestled on the 32nd floor, ‘Dining Room’ features an open kitchen and sushi bar serving premium grilled steak, fresh seafood, and the highest-quality sushi and sashimi while offering magnificent views of the ocean and Gwangan Bridge through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. A casual restaurant in a residential style, ‘Living Room’ offers casual menus of Korean and western cuisine, as well as live music to entertain diners during the evening hours.

‘Lounge,’ located on the same floor as the lobby, is the ideal place for any type of meeting while enjoying afternoon tea, wine and various beverages. Additionally, Park Hyatt Busan takes special pride in Patisserie, a pastry boutique, serving homemade pastries, chocolate, praline and sandwiches, prepared to order.

Spa and Fitness
Lumi Spa & Fitness at Park Hyatt Busan features a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool and spa treatment facility, occupying a total of three floors. The fitness centre provides an opportunity for guests to work on an individual exercise regime while appreciating magnificent panoramic views over Haeundae Beach through a glass window. The spa’s indoor swimming pool is built on 65-foot-wide granite stones to provide stylish relaxation. Lumi Spa has seven treatment rooms filled with natural sunlight and ocean views, ensuring the perfect resting place in Busan with the highest-quality service and sumptuous spa treatments using Kerstin Florian products.

Event Facility
Located in the heart of an international city, Park Hyatt Busan provides an optimal space for various events such as corporate meetings, conferences and seminars, as well as weddings, banquets, theme parties and other social events. Event halls are equipped with state-of-the-art systems and technology, and a professional team of experts is on hand to provide tailored service for each event, from its planning stage through to its execution.

All banquet halls are carefully developed and designed in order to offer optimal facilities for all conferences, including audio and video systems capabilities. Each ballroom has 15 foot high ceilings to attract natural light in an elegant style. Furthermore, ‘Drawing Room’ is the first-ever multi-event facility in a residential style introduced in the city of Busan. It is located on the 33rd floor where exquisite dishes are served, and breathtaking views in a cozy atmosphere are available.

Reservations for Park Hyatt Busan may be made by visiting www.busan.park.hyatt.com or by calling a Hyatt Worldwide Sales Centre. Visit Park Hyatt Busan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ParkHyattBusan.

About Park Hyatt
Intimate and residential in style, Park Hyatt hotels promise gracious service on a personal scale. Located in many of the world’s premier destinations, each Park Hyatt hotel combines elegance with distinctive regional character. Park Hyatt hotels feature sophisticated interiors, meeting and special event spaces for small groups and social occasions, critically acclaimed art programs, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. For more information, visit www.parkhyatt.com.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt HouseTM brand names and have locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 500 properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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SHAUN LEANE'S AWESOME DIAMOND GLOVE---JUST REMEMBER NOT TO RUB YOUR EYE OR SCRATCH YOUR NOSE WHEN WEARING IT

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 SHAUN LEANE IS NOW POSSIBLY BRITAIN'S GREATEST LIVING JEWELLER SPECIALISING IN CONTEMPORARY BLING!

His latest creation is regarded as the most technically advanced creation in artisanal jewellery.

And so it is, just look and gasp and drool over this mother of all gloves. King Arthur's knights of the Round Table never had it so good!

As this is a special collaboration and a one-off piece, there is currently no price tag but of course you can always commission Shaun Leane to do a replica for you which will fit your fingers like, er, a glove!

Its name Contra Mundum means 'Against the World' which seems rather strange as surely the world is not against this bejewelled bling. I would have thought a mask, rather than a glove, would be more suited to a name like 'Against the World' but then I am not loaded like Daphne Guinness who buys haute couture the way you buy Zara and H & M.

Contra Mundum

Daphne Guinness and Shaun Leane celebrate the completion of Contra Mundum or ‘Against the world’: a one-of-a-kind diamond glove.  This handcrafted, intricately made objet d’art took five years to create and develop and is perhaps one of the most technically advanced pieces in the world of artisan jewels.

The collaboration between award-winning jewellery house Shaun Leane and creative ambassador Daphne Guinness initiated five years ago in conversation at Leane’s London studio. As a child, Daphne’s fascination with armour began through her reading of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur – a compilation of the legendary tales of the Knights of the Round Table.  Captivated by the book’s pictures of renaissance knights, and inspired by her many visits to the Metropolitan and Wallace Museums, the stunning imagery of protective battle garments became the starting point for this exceptional partnership. When considering her choice of words in naming the glove, Daphne settled on Contra Mundum because: “Armour is like a mask; a protective layer that keeps you hidden from the world. There is something isolating, yet strangely reassuring when you put it on.”

In 18ct white gold, Contra Mundum combines an armour-like structure with the aesthetics of an evening glove, echoing the essence of ladies gloves made in either lace or silk.  An ambitious concept to convey, the piece weighs over a thousand grams in gold and is set with over 5,000 pavé white diamonds.  Every detail in the piece, including the chainmail, has been carefully constructed by hand to ensure a perfect fit to Daphne’s arm. A cast of her arm was taken and the rubber mould was then used in the following years as reference in between her fittings with Leane.

Delicate chainmail forms the foundation of this highly fantastical gauntlet; each ring looped in one by one to create an exact formation tailored to the individual.  Striking diamond birds cascade around the arm, as though caught in mid-flight.  Skilfully supporting the framework is a shimmering diamond branch that elegantly wraps around the upper arm.  The hand is protected with a bold metal cuff, hand-forged and beautifully engraved.  Birds are layered on the surface of the cuff amongst the sculpted branches.  Carved in gold and set with diamonds, they soar among the delicate engraving as though liberated by the blowing wind.  Made in two parts, the cuff can be worn alone as a hand glove, or extended into an evening glove.

Coming from a goldsmith background, Leane’s passion for artistry is apparent.  He described this collaboration as “a labour of love” that has given him the opportunity to “explore the historic craftsmanship and design of protective garments,” and enabled him to “bring decorative armour to the 21^st century”.  Asked what it was like to work with Daphne, the designer said: “her creativity and vision has given us the perfect platform to express our direction as a fine jewellery house”. 

With this project, the house of Shaun Leane – renowned for boundary-breaking design, has greatly demonstrated their spirit in challenging the traditional notions of jewellery. This inspirational journey, Leane explains, “has pushed myself and my team to create the ultimate piece of wearable art.”

About Daphne Guinness

Daphne's life has often been defined by her environment: an unorthodox life. Having been raised in many different places such as Ireland, England, Paris and Cadaques, a town on the Spanish coast which was home to artists such as Dali, Duchamp and Man Ray. Growing up, Daphne studied life drawing, drama and music and has since worked with photographers such as David La Chapelle and Steven Klein. In 2004, Daphne produced an Oscar nominated short film called 'Cashback', directed by Sean Ellis, and then in 2008 Daphne directed her own short film 'Phenomenology of Body', followed by another short 'Mnemosyne' in 2009.

Daphne has always had a fascination with armour and in 2006 approached her great friend Shaun Leane to create a gold and diamond arm glove.

About Shaun Leane

Four times winner of UK Jewellery Designer of the Year, Shaun Leane is internationally celebrated for pushing the boundaries of jewellery design.  

Trained as an apprentice in Hatton Garden, London’s jewellery quarter, Shaun is a member of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths and has spent thirteen years in a traditional English workshop focusing on diamond mounting and antique restoration before entering the world of fashion. 

With a signature style that is strong, refined and elegant, Shaun’s darkly romantic and beautifully crafted pieces has been described by Sotheby’s, London’s prestigious auction house, as ‘antiques of the future’.

Alongside his collections and bespoke pieces he produces for clients, Shaun is also responsible for creating some of the most iconic catwalk pieces we have seen today.  Past catwalk collaborations have included acclaimed projects with the late Alexander McQueen and Givenchy. His work with fashion designer Alexander McQueen spanned over fifteen years and has brought him international recognition.


One last look! 

ANTIQUORUM AUCTIONEERS TO OFFER FINE WATCHES ON 7 MARCH 2013 IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND AT RICHMOND HOTEL

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IF YOU HAVE LOOSE CHANGE OF RM 100,000 TO RM 1 MILLION AND NEED TO TIME YOUR INVESTMENTS, GO TO GENEVA THIS 17 MARCH 2013 AND BID FOR THESE SUPERB WATCHES.

A. Lange & Sohne Ref. 701, Patek Philippe Ref. 5099 Jeweled Ladies’ Watches and Fine Rolex Timepieces offered at Antiquorum Auction in Geneva

GENEVA; Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world's premier auctioneers of modern and vintage timepieces, is looking forward to its auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” at the Hotel Richemond Geneva on March 17th. The sale offers a set of jeweled Patek Philippe ladies watches, unique Rolex lots, a series of magnificent Jaeger LeCoulture timepieces and a Henry Capt, Musique D’amour Repeating Musical Watch with a secret … a hidden erotic automaton. Previews of the lots for auction will be held throughout Geneva, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Antiquorum is proud to offer for the first time at auction, A. Lange & Sohne Pour le Merite Tourbillon, Ref. 701, limited edition in 18K white gold. Made circa 1996 in a limited edition of 150 examples – only 25 of which were produced in white gold. This extremely fine and equally rare wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, 36-hour power reserve is accompanied by proof of origin from A. Lange & Sohne and is the first example in white gold to appear at auction.

Lot 541, estimate: 180,000 CHF - 280,000 CHF

Also up for auction is a unique and exceptional set of four jeweled watches from Patek Philippe, “Gondolo Cabriolet – Butterflies,” Ref. 5099. Made as a unique set with hand-crafted and jeweled covers and special dials, sold on February 8th, 2008. The wristwatches are 18K pink and white gold and feature colored straps and concealed dials of special design. Each cover displays a unique varicolored gold butterfly design set with diamonds and colored sapphires. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted boxes, Certificates of Origin, hang-tags and booklets.

Lot 121, estimate: 150,000 CHF - 200,000 CHF

Another noteworthy timepiece is the Henry Capt, Musique D’amour - Repeating Musical Watch With Four Actions With Concealed Erotic Automaton. Made circa 1810. Extremely fine and very rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel, two-train, quarter-repeating musical watch with two automaton scenes – musicians and birds automaton scene on the dial plate and concealed erotic automaton scene, playing at will.

Lot 156, estimate: 80,000 CHF - 120,000 CHF

Jaeger-LeCoultre enthusiasts will enjoy bidding on this fine example. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 in platinum, no. 50/75. Made in a limited edition of 75 pieces, sold on February 2nd, 2011. Very fine and rare, large, rectangular, reversible platinum wristwatch with visible Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 174 movement and inclined two-cage multiaxis spherical tourbillon, 50-hour power reserve and 24-hour indication, “1000 Hours Control”, and an 18K white gold double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee certificate, certificate of origin, instruction booklet and magnifier lens.

Lot 159, estimate: 180,000 CHF - 240,000 CHF

Patek Philippe fans will have an opportunity to bid on the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 in 18K white gold originally ordered with arabic numerals, up for the first known time at auction. Made circa 2003, this very fine and important, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch features a round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe box, spare solid 18K white gold back and push-pin.

Lot 547, estimate: 100,000 CHF - 200,000 CHF

Another unique presentation is the Patek Philippe Dome Clock, “Pièce Unique - Pendulette Dôme Echassiers dans les Papyrus,” Ref. 1379.

Made in 1991, sold in 1992, this very fine and unique, solar-powered and electromechanical, brass table clock features polychrome cloisonné enamel panels depicting scenes of exotic birds in the papyrus swamps. Accompanied by the travel fitted box and an extract from the archives.

Lot 549, estimate: 50,000 CHF - 80,000 CHF

Antiquorum is pleased to present several noteworthy Rolex timepieces, including  Rolex Ref. 6098, Honeycomb Star Dial in 18K yellow gold. Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, made circa 1953. Fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant. Property of the original family.

Lot 390, estimate: 16,000 CHF - 22,000 CHF

Another very rare example and one of only eight produced is the Rolex Ref. 1831, Platinum Day-Date with Stella Dial, No. 5/8. Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. Sold in 1977 to Iran. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, platinum and diamond wristwatch with a platinum Rolex bracelet with platinum double deployant clasp.

Lot 530 Estimate: 25,000 CHF - 35,000 CHF

Also up for auction is the often-coveted Rolex Ref. 6263 Paul Newman Topical Outer Track Oyster Cosmograph, made in 1971. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel, round-button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Ref. 78350 Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and booklet. Property of the original family.

Lot 534, estimate: 65,000 CHF - 85,000 CHF

An exceptionally rare Edouard Perregaux Two-Minute Tourbillon Double-Dialled watch is sure to inspire competitive bidding. Made circa 1875, this very fine keyless pocket watch is large and heavy, made of 18K yellow gold, and features quarter-repeating, double-dial, hunting-case, with visible two-minute tourbillon, triple-date calendar, moon phases and moon’s age indication.

Lot 416, estimate: 80,000 CHF - 120,000 CHF

Another exceptional ladies watch is the Cartier platinum, diamond and sapphire bracelet watch, made in 1912. Almost certainly unique, this large, ‘carré aux angles arrondis’, is made with platinum, white and black diamonds and sapphires and features an integral platinum, diamond and sapphire-set expanding bracelet with individually sprung links and concealed clasp.

Lot 446, estimate: 45,000 CHF - 65,000 CHF

For more information:
please contact geneva@antiquorum.com or call +41 (0)22 909 28 50 or visit our website WWW.ANTIQUORUM.COM.

For preview schedule, visit http://www.antiquorum.com/auctions/2013/03/geneva-march-17-2013/preview-schedule/

MACAU GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICE AND HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD AND HONG KONG ECONOMIC ECONOMIC & TRADE OFFICE HOSTED CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER TO USHER IN YEAR OF SNAKE

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2013 “YEAR OF THE SNAKE” CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) together with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (HKETO) jointly hosted the Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner for the travel industry on February 21, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur.

About 150 invited business partners and representatives from local tourism industry participated in the dinner celebration held at the Kuala Lumpur Intercontinental Hotel. The MGTO representative in Malaysia took the opportunity to thank the travel trade partners for their continuous support and contribution in the year 2012 and pledges to continue working closely with the travel trades and airlines partners to facilities their marketing efforts in selling Macau as a tourist destination, through MGTO’s continuous aggressive advertising and promotional campaigns, exciting roadshows focusing on Events & Festivals in Macau.

MGTO is eyeing to attract over 350,000 Malaysian visitors to set foot in Macau in 2013, an increase of about 4.5% compared to 2012, as well as to increasing the overnight stays. With the continuous support from travel agents, so many more new upcoming developments and much more attractions to enjoy, Macau will not only be able to attract more visitors, but also encourage more visitors to stay more nights.

“Touching Moments Experience Macau!”

From Left: Mr Simon Wong, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of Hong Kong Tourism Board,
Mr Fong Ngai, Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office and
Tunku Iskandar, Macau Government Tourist Office Representative in Malaysia.


Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) together with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (HKETO) jointly hosted the Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner


The team of MGTO Representatives Malaysia


Tunku Iskandar presenting the Macau Holiday Package to the Lucky Winner.


2013 “YEAR OF SNAKE” SPRING CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
(JOINTLY ORGANIZED WITH HKTB, HKETO, MGTO)
Speech of MGTO Representative in Malaysia
Ms Cherry Lee
21 FEBRUARY 2013

"Members of Tourism Industry & Travel Trade Partners
Mr Simon Wong, Regional Director – South East Asia for Hong Kong Tourism Board
Mr Fong Ngai, Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
Tunku Dato Seri Iskandar, MGTO Representative in Malaysia

Good Evening Ladies& Gentlemen,
On behalf of Macau Government Tourist Office, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you to our Annual Joint Chinese New Year Celebration with Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office.

Let me take this opportunity wishing you Gong Xi Fa Chai, and be blessed with Good Health, Happiness, Great Success and Prosperity in the year of Snake; Wan Ser Ruyi!

2012 has been quite a challenging year for MGTO. However, with your continuous support, Malaysia continues to be amongst the top tourist source markets for Macau with a total of over (301,802) three hundred thousand Malaysian tourists visited Macau. Overall, Macau enjoyed a total of 28.1 million visitors’ arrivals, registering a growth of 0.3% over 2011.

Macau is gaining popularity as a business travel destination, attracting higher-value tourists with the state-of-the-art conference and convention facilities as well as numerous attractions make it an ideal destination for both business and incentive-travelers.

This year, we look forward to another exciting year working with you, our Travel & Tourism Trade Partners. We shall continue to support in your efforts to sell Macau by continuing our awareness and promotional activities and campaigns, which include billboards, taxi shelters/wraps, mobile advertisements, as well as our exciting roadshows featuring our Events & Festivals in Macau.

We are pleased to announce that, we will be once again organizing the ‘Macau Festival’ to be held from April 5th to 7th 2013, at Sunway Pyramid. The objective of this Consumer Promotion is to further enhance the awareness of Macau by giving the general public the opportunity to further expose to what Macau can offer as a tourist destination; its unique attractions, foods, activities, entertainments and at the same time, to grab the special deals & offers on Macau packages.

Apart from the Festival, MGTO will be celebrating two other major events this year. ‘The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest’ which will be held from September 14th to October 1st, 2013 in conjunction with Macau’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. We will also be celebrating ‘The 60th Anniversary or the Diamond Jubilee of the Macau Grand Prix’ which will be held over two weekends in November with the first race on November 09th to 10th 2013 and the second race November 14th – 17th 2013. Both these milestones events are sure to be celebrated in style and grandeur.

Macau will be hosting the 2nd annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTE) on the 15th – 19th September 2013. This annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTE) is a high level gathering for key decision makers in the global travel & tourism sectors to gather, share ideas and insights of current tourism situations and tackling timely vital issues.

For the business tourism sector, MGTO continued its Incentive Travel Stimulation Program, introduced the ‘Wedding Incentive Scheme’ as well as the enhanced version of ‘Student Excursion Incentive Scheme’ to promote Macau’s multi-faceted tourism image as the preferred destination for overseas wedding and to attract couples, wedding planners & companies.

To continue our exercise on to reinforce the awareness of Macau, we are pleased to announce our new MY Macau ‘Facebook’ Page to allow our Macau Fans to receiving highlights and latest updates on new developments, events and festivals and activities in Macau.

Also, through the Facebook Page, members will be able to participate in the On-going Contest as well as be able to share these activities with your FB friends. We look forward to welcoming you to be part of MY MACAU Facebook, to all our AMIGOS please do send us your facebook account for us to invite you to enjoy this facilities.

MGTO will continue to host and organize Media & Agents Familiarization Trips for our Amigos and trade partners. This year our annual Meet-In-Macau program will be held in Macau from the 14 – 17 April 2013. This event is a platform for networking & business exchange for both the trade partners in Malaysia and Macau, with the purpose of gathering the tourism industry representatives to meet, discuss and exchange ideas so as to further strengthen the business ties with travel agents, tour operators and incentive planners.
We hope to achieve an increase of 4.5% Malaysia visitors to Macau this year and I strongly believe that with your strong support and our aggressive advertising and promotional campaigns and activities, as well as the latest electronic media to help you in your planning and marketing travel to Macau as well as to stay more nights as there are so much more to do in Macau.

Once again, thank you for joining us tonight and we look forward to welcome you and your clients to Macau and we look forward to continue the partnership with HKTB and all of you throughout 2013 and beyond
Before I end, I would like to introduce the rest of our Macau Team who are here with us this evening, Cheryl Lim, Daphne Chow and Yap Hwee Ling.
Obrigado, Xie Xie and Terima Kasih
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Cheryl Lim
Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO)
Representative in Malaysia
Tel: 03-2144 2500
Email: mgto@pacificworld.travel
Website: http://www.macautourism.gov.mo