Speaking to a new global generation of leaders and professionals and inspiring them to express their full potential as they navigate through life lead by passion..
To follow what moves you is to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Because it isn’t just about human achievement – it’s about human potential.

If you do what you love and pursue what you’re passionate about, it will take you to the right place and help you live a life of meaning. By following your own inner ambitions, outward success will follow. Montblanc introduces Stan Wawrinka as its new mark maker. The partnership underscores the Maison’s focus on celebrating the exceptional individuals who give new meaning to the pursuit of success in the 21st century. Tennis champion Stan Wawrinka is known for his unrelenting determination as a tennis professional, often beating the odds to become a 3-time Grand Slam Winner, 16 Tournament Title Holder and an Olympic Champion. He embodies the values of those who are changing the face of what success means today – an unrelenting passion for what he does, a willingness to make things happen paired with an inspirational mind-set that makes him stand out.

“Stan Wawrinka is the epitome of that what it means to overcome adversity, and achieve greatness both on the court and off the court. He is determined in his pursuit of being the best he can be, but it’s always driven by a higher purpose and the love of what he does. We are delighted to be partnering with him to share his journey inspire others to achieve their own purpose,” says Delphine Favier, Managing Director Montblanc Switzerland.

“Montblanc became part of my professional and personal life years ago as their products are real life-companions and I am delighted to integrate the Mark-Maker family. The brand’s continuous search for excellence and reliability matches my values and overall attitude: I’m trying to be the best player I can be and push myself to my limits thanks to my passion for tennis,” says Stan Wawrinka.

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Breguet unveils the blue version of the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique

In 2020, Breguet adorns the dial of its Extra-Thin Self-Winding Tourbillon with a touch of deep blue, by using the traditional grand feu enamel technique. There are a limited number of artisans still capable of mastering this age-old process, which was dear to Abraham-Louis Breguet, as he appreciated the spotless aspect it conferred on watches. Not surprising, given that he had revolutionised watchmaking aesthetics by ridding watches of heavy and superfluous decoration. Today, Breguet keeps this art alive with a workshop entirely dedicated to enamelling.

Beyond providing decoration to the dial, enamel work is a particularly specialised craft, one requiring rigor, patience, and technical mastery. After going through stages of grinding and cleaning, the enamel is applied with a brush to the gold dial while still wet, in a thin and consistent layer. It is then heated in a furnace at a temperature higher than 800°C. The final result is obtained by adding several layers of enamel until the desired color is reached. For the new timepiece, the hue is a blend of a number of blue nuances. The final step consists of gentle polishing before the dial is placed in the furnace one last time and this step provides it with its natural sheen. The dial’s gold elements are then beveled in a workshop dedicated to this revered craft. Then the different indicators are applied on the dial. In keeping with the very distinctive method, artisans provide a striking depth effect within the dial itself to the Breguet numerals, the hours chapter and seconds chapter, and the logo. The range of blues also emphasises the powdered silver indicators. Another subtle detail can be found above the tourbillon carriage: the famous secret signature. Introduced in 1795 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, it is a guarantee of authenticity that helped in the fight against counterfeits, which were already a problem at the time. Breguet places the signature on the majority of its models these days for decorative purposes, as homage to its founder.

Under the dial, lies the beating heart of the watch, with its minimalist design – the 581 caliber, which distinguishes itself through its finesse and technical performance. Breguet’s thinnest tourbillon movement showcased within this timepiece is no thicker than 3 millimeters, with the total case thickness measuring 7.45 millimeters. Placed between 4 and 6 o’clock, the tourbillon is housed in a titanium carriage that features a made-to-measure escapement and a silicon Breguet balance spring that oscillates at a frequency of four hertz, which is particularly high for a tourbillon balance spring. The Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5367 boasts an 80-hour power reserve thanks to its high-energy barrel, a concept patented by Breguet. Available exclusively at Breguet boutiques around the world, this new release in platinum features a blue alligator leather strap.

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