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3 days ago
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Japanese Watch Brand Credor Unveils a Gérald Genta–Designed Watch
This story is from an installment of In the Loupe, our weekly insider newsletter about the best of the watch world. Sign up here. On a rainy afternoon in Paris last month, Evelyne Genta, whose late husband, Gerald Genta, designed some of the Swiss watch industry's best-selling timepieces, looked down at the Japanese-made watch on her left wrist—an unusual hexagonal timepiece named the Locomotive—and remarked on how pleasant the model, which Mr. Genta designed in 1979 for Grand Seiko's sibling brand Credor, felt to the touch. More from Robb Report H. Moser & Cie. Teams Up With Alpine Motorsports on New Race-Inspired Streamliner Watches Why David Silver's New Vintage Rolex Coffee Table Book Is Essential Reading for Collectors Al Capone's Diamond-Set Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Is Headed to Auction 'It's not stiff,' she said. 'And that's important. Gerald was always very keen that the watch should be something you like to do this with.' She paused to run her fingers along the bracelet. 'It's a watch that you wear.' The couple's 35-year-old daughter Alexia, who runs the Gérald Genta Heritage Association, sat across from her mother wearing an identical timepiece. 'We're always matching in the end,' Alexia said with a laugh. 'We're like walking advertisements.' Last year, on the occasion of Credor's 50th anniversary, the brand reintroduced the Locomotive as a limited edition of 300 pieces encased in high-intensity titanium. This month, it unveiled a $12,500 regular production model that features a new honeycomb-like dial designed to evoke the green signal light of a train. Depending on the light, the hexagonal pattern appears to shimmer, changing hues from forest to grass green. For the next hour, the women, who are both based in London, sat on the second level of the Grand Seiko flagship boutique tucked into the northwest corner of Place Vendôme, and gamely answered questions about Mr. Genta's work with Credor, his love for Japanese culture, and the French slang expression that inspired the name and the ethos of the Locomotive—one of Credor's first sporty designs. ('My husband didn't name many watches, but he named this one,' Evelyne said. 'In those days, when you had a record that was famous, it became a 'locomotive.' It was about the force, the drive, the pull.') Watch lovers steeped in Genta's legacy as the designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus, among other iconic timepieces, may not be familiar with his work for Credor, which was founded in 1974 as the Seiko Watch Corp.'s dress watch alternative to Grand Seiko's more practical everyday timepieces. But as of this month, the brand is working hard to change that. At a dinner at the Ritz hotel in Paris, where Evelyne and Alexia served as guests of honor, Akio Naito, president of the Seiko Watch Corp., explained why hosting a Locomotive-focused event with the Gentas in Paris was all part of the brand's new strategy. 'In the last few years, there has been one question which I was constantly asked by the media: 'What are you going to do with Credor?' Of course, I hadn't forgotten about the Credor brand,' Naito said. 'It has been on my mind ever since I took charge of the watch business back in 2016. While Grand Seiko was born in 1960 as the pinnacle of all Seiko watches, and actually carries the name Seiko, Credor is, by nature, free from Seiko, and it can pursue and refine its brand value of uncompromising beauty and elegance. 'The Locomotive, of course, is an iconic model representing this freedom,' he added. 'And that's why, three years ago, I made a decision to fly from Tokyo to London to meet with Madame Genta to ask her permission for us to relaunch this beautiful design. This is for us the first step to make Credor another global luxury watch brand from Japan. I think we are on our way. And Locomotive is the engine to accelerate that path.' Credor's renewed focus on the Locomotive, which is visually similar to the one Genta designed in 1979, except for the fact that its 38.8 mm case diameter is 1 mm larger than the steel-cased original, comes at the same time the brand's distribution is widening. For the first time, Credor watches are now available for purchase outside of Japan, although with just five points of sale—including Grand Seiko's flagship boutiques in Paris and New York City—capacity is still quite limited. It's easy to imagine that interest in the model, among both Grand Seiko fans and Genta devotees, will inspire more people to explore the legendary designer's history with Credor. And yet the brand wasn't his entrée into Japanese watchmaking; rather, it was his friendship with Seiko executive Reijiro Hattori—at a time when Japanese quartz technology was all but decimating the Swiss mechanical watch industry—that paved the way for his work on the Locomotive. 'My husband went to Japan and very quickly met Mr. Hattori and started working with Seiko,' Evelyne said. 'And he developed a great personal rapport with Mr. Hattori. He started designing for Seiko, but the Swiss watch industry didn't react very well to that. Because in those days, the Japanese in the watch industry were seen as the enemy. But Gerald had no problem with that. He felt like there was space for everybody.' She said that Hattori was pivotal in her husband's evolution as a designer because after seeing some of his personal watch designs, the Seiko executive encouraged her husband to promote his own name on his watches—something the Swiss would never have done. 'And Gerald, for the first time, put his name on the dial,' Evelyne said. 'So really, this is why the link with Seiko is not just a link. There's a deep story behind it. It was a turning point, really, because afterwards, he becomes well known and everything, and it seems normal [to have his name on the dials]. But at the beginning, he kept saying to me, 'I wouldn't have dared to put my name on a watch.'' Genta's work with Credor also reflected another personal truth: 'He was passionate about Japan,' Evelyne said. 'He loved their attention to details. A garden in Japan is not an English garden, is it? The sand is all raked and everything. He would spend hours watching that.' Genta even designed watches inspired by Samurai belts. 'One day, he woke up and he decided to design them,' Evelyne said. 'I think there are six or seven of them. He never showed them to anybody. He'd wake up and think, 'I love samurais. I don't know why.' But that's the artist—there was always so much passion.' Alexia said her father loved going to Japan 'because it was probably the country that was the most outspoken about their appreciation of him,' she said. That prompted a memory of a difficult encounter with him when she was about 14 years old, and the family was living in London. 'Every time he'd come back from Japan, he would remind me that over there, they would call him 'Maestro,' Alexia said. 'And one day he told me in all seriousness, 'You can no longer call me Dad. You must call me Maestro.' You can imagine how that went down!' Now, thanks to Credor, the Gentas' long and rich history with Japan is on the cusp of a new era. 'This is an enduring friendship, a friendship that started a long time ago between a gentleman called Mr. Hattori and Mr. Genta,' Evelyne said in her closing remarks at the Ritz dinner. 'And I think it's just the beginning of the Locomotive as well. We've been very touched by the way you respected Gerald's DNA and how you've, in a way, included him in everything. The first time Mr. Naito came to me with this project, it took me all of five minutes to say, 'We're in.' And it's allowed my daughter to discover Japan. And now the whole family is involved.' She paused to raise her glass. 'I would like to drink not to the success of the Locomotive, but to the friendship,' she said. And with that, a round of cheers, santés, and kanpais erupted around the table. Best of Robb Report The 25 Greatest Independent Watchmakers in the World The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in the 21st Century (So Far) 11 Stunning Jewelry Moments From the 2020 Oscars Click here to read the full article.
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7 days ago
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FC Barcelona News: 24 May 2025
Arsenal vs Barcelona Women's Champions League final preview: Where to watch, possible starting line-ups | UWCL | When is it? How can you watch it? What are the possible starting line-ups? All you need to know about Saturday's UEFA Women's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona. Seven from FC Barcelona in the Team of the Season - FC Barcelona La Liga has reached its end, which means it's time to reveal the players chosen for this season's LaLiga Team of the Season. Voting closed on 11 May, and the 22 footballers who make up this year's XI plus substitutes are now confirmed. And they're headed by seven Barça players from Hansi Flick's side, who clinched the league crown mathematically on 15 May. Advertisement The squad for the UWCL final - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona are hoping to cap another wonderful season with a third consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League win this Saturday, when they face English side Arsenal in Lisbon. Pere Romeu: 'A very special game' - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona manager joined by Alexia and Aitana to speak to the press ahead of the UWCL final in Lisbon. FC Barcelona presents The World is Watching Us, an inspirational video featuring the women's football team - FC Barcelona Just one day before the UEFA Women's Champions League final between Barça Femení and Arsenal (this Saturday 24 May at 5pm local time (6pm CEST) in Lisbon at the Estadio José Alvalade Stadium), the club is proud to unveil the audiovisual piece 'THE WORLD IS WATCHING US.' Alexia: 'If we're close to our best version, we'll be close to scoring' - Mundo Deportivo The Barça captain assures that "we are coming in with energy, both in terms of playing and physical level" ahead of the Champions League Final. Advertisement Aitana: "It's a final and anyone can win" - Mundo Deportivo The current Ballon d'Or winner acknowledges that Barça are now the benchmark in women's football: "Before, Lyon was the mirror, now it's us." Patri's scare at a Barça training session with nothing to hide - Mundo Deportivo Pere Romeu allowed the entire training session to be followed, unlike Arsenal, who trained in London, and the midfielder was treated for a knock that came to nothing. Cubarsí's call-up to the U-21 European Championship has been halted - Mundo Deportivo The young Barça player, under great pressure after the Olympics and a tough end to the season, will not attend the continental event and will prioritize his rest after the Nations League Final Four. Arne Slot reacts to Deco's comments about Luis Díaz - Mundo Deportivo The Liverpool manager was asked about Barça's interest in the Colombian winger and used irony to respond to the Barça director of football. Advertisement Jonathan Tah is going to Bayern Munich and isn't waiting for Barça - Mundo Deportivo The center-back, who had been linked with Barça, will continue his career in the Bundesliga after finishing his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. Monaco want to sign Ansu Fati - Mundo Deportivo The Monegasque club is considering the Barça player for another Champions League campaign. Barça closely monitoring Ben Seghir and Akliouche - Mundo Deportivo The Monaco wingers join the list of names linked with possible interest from the Blaugrana club. More from
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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🗞️ Ancelotti, Modric and Barça women set for historic moment
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Today, the covers of the sports press carpet the newsstands of Spain with the faces of legends. Because today Modric and Ancelotti bid farewell to Madridismo, and because Barça, led by Aitana and Alexia, could lift their fourth Champions League in five years. 📸 GLYN KIRK
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Health
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Forget planks — these 3 moves will transform your abs from home
Working out at home has some serious perks — no gym fees, queues for equipment, or commutes. Even better, you don't need a stack of weights or fancy machines to get stronger and see real results. With the right moves and a motivating instructor (thank you, Alexia Clark), your living room can rival the gym — and that's exactly what happened when I tried Alexia's fiery ab workout. With 2.6 million Instagram followers and a seriously sculpted core, Alexia knows how to build short, effective routines that challenge your muscles in all the right ways. I rolled out one of the best yoga mats, cleared the coffee table and hit play — and within minutes, my abs were burning. Whether you've got a spare 10 minutes on your lunch break or prefer a quick morning sweat before life gets in the way, these three smart moves will hit your core from all angles to build strength and stability and help improve definition (in line with a balanced diet, of course) — no planks required. Here's what happened when I put the workout to the test. A post shared by Alexia Clark (@alexia_clark) A photo posted by on 'If you want sculpted, strong abs, it's not just about endless crunches,' says Alexia. 'You've got to switch it up and use your core in every exercise.' And this trio of exercises does exactly that. Every exercise hits your core from a different angle while engaging other key muscle groups. You'll kick off with the downward dog knee tuck, a full-body exercise that hits the shoulders, glutes and deep core muscles — all while testing your balance and coordination. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Next, oblique V-ups will fire up your lower abs and obliques, followed by the twisting bicycle crunch, which activates many core muscles and strengthens the hip flexors while being kind to your lower back. This is a smart, time-efficient circuit, delivering serious core engagement and setting a strong foundation for your other strength or cardio workouts. After all, the key is to build a strong torso and progress from there. I've worked this into my weekly routine, and honestly, it's one of the toughest core sessions I've tried — partly because it ditches standard planks in favor of more dynamic moves, and the variety and intensity mean your core stays switched on from the first round. I aimed for three rounds per session and felt stronger after every go. Here's how to do each move with good form. Reps: 10 per side Reps: 20 (alternating sides) Reps: 20 (10 per side) When it comes to fitness, something is always better than nothing, and a quick blast can deliver results. Speedy sessions like these get your blood flowing, engage your muscles and strengthen your target area — in this case, your core. Science backs it up. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that three 13-minute strength training sessions a week over eight weeks led to marked increases in strength and endurance — results comparable to much longer training sessions. So, if you're short on time, don't stress. What counts is consistency — showing up, moving your body and making time for yourself, even in small bursts. 'All you've gotta do is show up,' says Alexia. 'Whether you're sad, happy, angry, stressed, or it's pouring outside, just show up and do something. Your body will thank you for it.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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2 Sisters Die in Early Morning Crash That Injured 2 Others: ‘We Are All So Heartbroken'
Two teen girls, who were later identified as sisters, died in an early morning crash in Billings, Mont. on May 7 The other two occupants of the vehicle were transported to a local hospital, police said Their family is "devastated," the girls' cousin saidTwo sisters have died in an early morning crash in Montana that left two others injured. Alexia Half, 18, and Alicia Half, 16 — who were later identified by a family member — were in a vehicle with two others when the accident occurred. Police officers arrived at approximately 2:37 a.m. local time on Wednesday, May 7, at the single-vehicle crash on Airport Road in Billings, where three people had been "ejected" during the crash, according to the Billings Police Department. The two teen girls were pronounced dead at the scene. The two others were transported to a local hospital. 'Officers have determined the vehicle was east bound when the driver lost control and left the roadway causing the vehicle to roll,' police said. 'The initial investigation indicates speed is a contributing factor for the crash.' Officials did not reveal who was driving the vehicle. An investigation is ongoing. The Billings Police Department and Yellowstone County's Coroner's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Speaking with the Billings Gazette, the girls' cousin, Dustin Little Owl, said the two "were like my little sisters." He has organized a GoFundMe to support Alicia and Alexia's parents. The older sister attended school in Pryor, while Alicia went to school in Hardin, Little Owl told the outlet. Their whole family is 'devastated and still in shock,' he wrote in the fundraiser's description. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'My aunt is currently a stay-at-home mom, so finances are extremely tight for her,' wrote Little Owl, who did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. 'Funerals are expensive, so I am hoping to help alleviate the financial burden in this time of grief.' He added, 'We are all so heartbroken over the loss of Alexia and Alicia.' Read the original article on People
