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  Shooting for the stars

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/04/2017

  » The 60th-anniversary celebration in London of the first watch to fly to the Moon was out of this world

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  The man on the moon

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/04/2017

  » The 60th-anniversary celebration of the Speedmaster featured plenty of stardust (I mean celebrities), but the event also saw the attendance of the space hero who wore Omega's rigorous test-racing watches to the Moon. Looking resplendent in a jazzy American-flag tie, with three Omega watches on his wrist and a highly unexpected number of rings for an 87-year-old, Buzz Aldrin is still a hoot when talking about his mission 48 years ago. With a laugh, the man insists he is living proof that the concept of selfies existed in his time too. After all, he first decided he wanted to take a photo of himself in space in 1966. It's only fitting that such a character inspired the name of Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear.

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  The feminine touch

  Life, Published on 28/04/2017

  » An increasing interest in mechanical horology among women has Breguet feminising its timepieces including those in the Tradition line, which pays tribute to the brand's heritage and its legendary souscription watches.

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  Teutonic challenge

  Life, Richard Leu, Published on 28/04/2017

  » Audi has rolled out its second-gen RS5 Coupe and BMW's immediate answer is the M4 CS — with levelling on-paper performance

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  Prince, via his possessions

  Life, Published on 28/04/2017

  » Last August, when Angie Marchese became director of archives at Paisley Park, the rock star Prince's studio and residence, one of the first things she did was to get rid of all the candles. Festooning nearly every room of the compound, they came in all sizes, shapes, colours and scents (including a few of Prince's own aromatic blends).

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  Fond farewell

  Life, Published on 28/04/2017

  » Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, minister of tourism and sports, and Nijaporn Charanachitta, chairwoman of the board of directors, OHTL -- the operator of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok -- presided over a reception to bid farewell to general manager Amanda Hyndman, at the Authors' Lounge. Her achievements included the hotel's 140th anniversary celebrations, last year's US$18 million (620 million baht) restoration and CSR activities. After early retirement, Hyndman will reside in Scotland whereas her successor, Greg Liddell, who previously managed Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, will oversee operations of the legendary riverside hotel.

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  Skin deep

  Life, Published on 28/04/2017

  » Harudee Vorapongpisut, brand general manager of Sulwhasoo at Amorepacific Thailand, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the best-selling First Care Activating Serum containing herbal ingredients to promote a yin-and-yang balance in keeping skin in good condition. Held at Siam Paragon's Hall of Fame, the "Find Your Balance" themed-event introduced a limited edition of the pre-serum as well as the First Care Activating Mask. Highlights included the appearance of Channel 3 stars, Prin Suparat and Rinrada Kaewbuasai as well as a performance by Pam-Sirapassara Sintrakarnphol.

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  Six in One

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/04/2017

  » <b>The setting</b>: You know what's better than one good restaurant? The answer is six of them being put together in one space! The recently-opened My Kitchen at Siam Discovery may look like your average food court, but on close inspection, you'll realise it's an all-star kitchen collaboration between six notable names. They are Man Fu Yuan, Cafe Chilli, Nara, Kuppadeli, Yuzu by Yuutaro and Brix Dessert Bar, bringing different cuisines and appeals into this 1,000sqm space.

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  Stoking up serious flavour

  Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 28/04/2017

  » Veteran French restaurateur Frederic Meyer always goes to the extreme on his ventures.

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  Wrist royalty

  Life, Noko, Published on 28/04/2017

  » Since 2002, Breguet's Reine de Naples has ruled as a refined feminine collection whose interpretations have incorporated art, gemstones and horological complications.

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