Sommaire pour September - October 2018 de Maxim

The DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon from De Bethune, limited to an exclusive five pieces this year, utilizes a blue-hued titanium for both the case and dial, and a high-frequency tourbillon to ensure accuracy. Bell & Ross’s BR-X1 brings high-end horology to show-and-tell with a transparent case made of sapphire glass. All interior components are visible, including the dial, with glow-in-the-dark Super-LumiNova accents, and its flying tourbillon can be seen from all sides, showing offits technical complexity. The MB&F HM7 Aquapod RG fights gravity itself with a 60-second flying tourbillon placed prominently in the center of the face, while a winding rotor made of titanium pops in the dark, thanks to a coating of Super-LumiNova. It’s all housed in an 18k red-gold case. Ulysse Nardin’s Executive Skeleton Tourbillon possesses silicium…

When Massimo Tamburini, one of the most influential motorcycle designers in history, ended his tenure at MV Agusta, the iconic Italian builder where he had spent much of his career, one could be forgiven for seeing the move as the retirement of a legend. But Tamburini had other ideas. The man who designed some of history’s most beloved two-wheeled machines, including the Ducati 916 and the MV Agusta F4, had something special in mind. The break with MV Agusta at the end of 2008 provided the veteran Italian designer with the time, and freedom, to begin turning his wildest dream into reality: creating the most extreme, performance-focused, track-only sportbike ever built. So Massimo set to work, often designing for 12 hours a day. Complying with his noncompete agreement with Agusta,…

Beyond its well-earned reputation as one of the most exclusive destinations in Europe today, St. Moritz has an equally impressive history. It was here, more than a century ago, among the 10,000-foot peaks, that British tourists extended their stays beyond the traditional summer season and helped popularize many of the winter sports that still bring visitors to the Alps each season. The town has even hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice (1928 and 1948), and still offers world-class, adrenaline-packed outdoor fun like bobsledding and downhill skiing. But St. Moritz is, first and foremost, a pillar of luxury and a favored destination of the world’s billionaires and celebrities. Five-star hotels populate the region, including the iconic Badrutt’s Palace. Set on a hillside overlooking the town, the property is beautiful enough to…

When someone talks about the Swiss Alps, you probably picture a winter wonderland of snowcapped peaks and immense glaciers, and imagine yourself racing downhill. But the fact is that the area is a hot spot of outdoor exploration and adrenaline-pumping action all year-round: When the skis and snowboards are put away, residents and visitors can experience the beauty and scale of the Alps by bike, foot, or even helicopter. Of course, there’s a reason winter comes to mind when thinking of the Swiss Alps: It is a world-class destination for winter sports. Around Gstaad, the options seem endless, with countless nearby peaks including the Rinderberg, Lengebrand, and the Wasserngrat, with its famous Tiger Run, a legendarily steep slope. But the king of the hills has to be Glacier 3000, just…

One of the cornerstones of the James Bond film franchise has always been the exotic locales to which 007 travels to track down his adversaries, hell-bent on world-domination (or destruction). But other than his home base of London, no place on earth has been featured in more “license to kill” adventures than the Alps. Classics like Goldfinger, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, For Your Eyes Only, GoldenEye, and The World Is Not Enough all had scenes shot among these majestic peaks, expansive valleys, and winding mountain roads. The franchise has filmed extensively in Switzerland, specifically in the area south of Interlaken, and Goldfinger’s car chases took place on the Furka Pass and the harrowing mountain roads near the small village of Realp. But perhaps no location is more iconic and…

If you’re feeling bold, try Bois 1920’s OroNero; with a base of saffron, intense hits of bergamot, clove, and orange, and a leather, amber, and vanilla finish, it will inspire acts of bravery—or foolishness. For a more decadent option, check out Tom Ford’s Fucking Fabulous. With notes of rich leather, bitter almond oil, tonka bean, and clary sage oil, it’s a rich, manly scent with a twist. Louis Vuitton’s Ombre Nomade takes the timeless oud wood fragrance to new heights, combining hints of benzoin, raspberry, and smoky incense, ideal for the traditional gentleman with a bohemian side. Creed’s Green Irish Tweed, a classic fougère fragrance and a signature scent of the brand, reminds wearers of a “stroll through the Irish countryside,” with violet leaves and lemon verbena, layered atop iris, ambergris,…

A new kind of whisky experience crafted for the new whisky drinker as well as whisky lovers. The WhiskyX is a blend of whisky discovery, world-class music such as St. Paul & The Broken Bones and a city’s best food trucks and chefs. Discover our recommended whiskies on the following pages. AUSTIN, Fair Market, Sept. 14th | DENVER, Rock Drill, Oct. 5th Tickets: Eventbrite or TheWhiskyX.com BOURBON BIRD DOG: When it comes to flavored whiskies, Bird Dog has a ton of options. Blackberry, Peach, Apple, Strawberry, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Hot Cinnamon, Jalapeño Honey, and Chocolate, are a few hailing from Bowling Green, KY. We love them for their varieties, and because they also make a line of craft Kentucky bourbons – Small Batch, 10-year-old, and Select Stock – that are…

Now entering his fourth season, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley, who just reset the market for running backs with a four-year, $60 million contract, is all business. You might not guess it if you met him in person, as the 24-year-old All-Pro is as approachable in his regular life as he is terrifying on the field. But after a busy offseason by the team’s front office, Gurley is now surrounded by a plethora of stars on the Rams, particularly with the addition of WR Brandin Cooks and DT Ndamukong Suh to an already stacked roster. So while he might not seem it, Gurley is indeed all business, and that business is winning Super Bowls. A prime example of the new generation of top NFL running backs, Gurley can…

If the Swiss Alps are known for luxury, then Gstaad represents the pinnacle of what the region has to offer. A longtime haven for celebrities and business titans alike, Gstaad offers an array of accommodations, nightlife, and culinary experiences to satisfy even the most discerning guest’s desires. The first challenge in a jaunt to Gstaad is choosing where to stay. Home to some of the most luxurious and iconic properties on the continent, the options for high-class accommodations are seemingly endless. Gstaad Palace, a 105-year-old towering structure set on a hill overlooking the town, tops the list: This fairy-tale castle of a hotel offers 90 exquisitely appointed rooms, including the three-bedroom Penthouse Suite. With five restaurants, two bars, and a nightclub to choose from, guests don’t even have to leave…

Spending time in the Swiss Alps is all about style: the palatial hotel you’re staying in, the head-turning car you’re driving, the debonair clothes you’re wearing—and yes, the list should include what you’re drinking, too. Gstaad is no place to indulge your penchant for Pabst. What you’ll find instead is a collection of swanky bars featuring some of the most indulgent spirits and wines the world over, as well as authentic Swiss specialties such as schnaps. Not that schnapps. “In the U.S., there’s the affiliation with the sugary peach and peppermint schnapps, which are very different to the European style,” explains Silvan Kraemer, coowner of Stable, Washington, D.C.’s first Swiss-American restaurant. True schnaps are high-quality, distilled eaux de vie (clear, unaged fruit brandies). “In Switzerland it is either served neat,…

By many accounts Reed Hastings had lost his mind. The year was 2011, and the Netflix cofounder and CEO had just made a decision that cost him 800,000 subscribers in one quarter. The company’s stock price plummeted 35 percent. The market was punishing Hastings’ company for raising its subscription prices 60 percent and splitting the streaming and DVD-delivery service into two separate subscriptions. Pundits questioned Hastings’ fitness for the job. The Huffington Post called the move “monumentally stupid.” A headline on Mashable compared it to the New Coke debacle. This was what anyone would call, in polite terms, a teachable moment, and Reed Hastings was the rare leader who possessed the intelligence and humility to be taught. Within a month he had reversed the decision to split the service in…

“AT FIRST, I’M JUST CALM AND TRYING TO GET TO KNOW YOU. AND THEN I SHOW UP.” New York has had a pretty mild summer—the average temperature for the month of May was a refreshing 65 degrees—but on the June day I’m scheduled to meet Brazilian supermodel Lais Ribeiro, it is positively sweltering. Apropos, considering how hot the 27-year-old is in the flesh. While this journalist’s face is sticky, and hair equal parts frizzy, Ribeiro walks into the Nomad location of the inviting Maman bakery like she just got off the set of a photo shoot. Snapple in hand, the lithe stunner with practically no makeup on isn’t really complaining about the heat—did I mention the restaurant’s air-conditioning was on the fritz that day? “I give up,” she laughs, while…

If a shotski is the first thing you picture when you hear the term après-ski, you’ve clearly never raised a glass after schussing in the Alps. Drinking after skiing may be a simple concept, but its evolution is a case study of man’s eternal quest for maximizing fun—elevation, borders, and freezing temperatures be damned. And this nearly 200-year-old drinking tradition is better than ever today, with every imaginable variety of post-slope indulgence available in the country where the concept originated, from Aletsch to Zermatt. While the pioneering alpinists of Telemark, Norway, are credited with starting the tradition (presumably toasting their success upon inventing the cambered ski in the 1850s with a “Skol!” and a schnaps), it was the Swiss who perfected the art in the grand hotels of the Alps.…

Money does not grow on trees in Davos, despite its reputation as a global center of finance and commerce. Hosting the annual World Economic Forum has put a spotlight on the town, but Davos is more than just a place for international financiers and political leaders to meet. Davos, the town with the highest elevation in Europe, has been an escape for the Continent’s elite since the mid–19th century. Originally a center for spas and other wellness-focused properties, Davos inspired Thomas Mann’s 1924 Nobel Prize–winning novel The Magic Mountain after Mann’s wife sought treatment in the town’s well-regarded healthcare facilities. Tourists soon flocked to Davos and brought with them winter sports to enjoy during the colder months, including one of the first sledge (sled) runs, the first T-bar ski lift…

Nicolas Bijan Pakzad was just 19 years old when he took the reins at House of Bijan, the exclusive menswear brand. Founded by his late father, Bijan Pakzad, in 1976, the boutique is famed for its yellow Italianate facade, collaborations with Bugatti, and by-appointment-only policy. Its formidable clientele—among them, U.S. presidents George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, the kings of Spain and Saudi Arabia, and a cadre of international billionaires—has only solidified its renown as a truly global iconic brand, and added to its mystique as “the most expensive store in the world.” Bijan’s namesake and founder often served as the face of his empire, smiling in campaigns alongside Michael Jordan and actress Bo Derek. “He really loved what he did, and he was very excited…