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Khaleej Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Blancpain's new 38mm Fifty Fathoms Automatique reinterprets the world's first true dive watch
In 1953, long before dive watches became 'desk divers' and fashion statements, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms emerged from the abyss — not as a luxury accessory, but as a lifeline. Although Omega's Marine had tested the waters of deep-sea horology in the 1930s, it was the Fifty Fathoms that gave shape and soul to the modern dive watch. It was the first of its kind in many ways, forged by the needs of real divers and driven by the vision of then-CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter, himself a man of the sea. Lockable bezel, luminous markers, automatic movement, anti-magnetic defences, and water resistance that defied convention weren't just flourishes — they were fundamentals. Together, they helped create the blueprint for what would shape the future of underwater timekeeping. The watch soon became the essential instrument for those who dared to go deeper. Among them was the legendary Jacques Cousteau and his pioneering diving team, who were among the first to adopt the Fifty Fathoms in the field — an early, unscripted endorsement that would help seal the watch's place in history. Seven decades later, the Swiss watchmaker has announced a delicate recalibration of the titan born in the marine depths. The new 38mm Fifty Fathoms Automatique, joining the 42mm and the 45mm models, is no mere downsizing exercise. It is a masterclass in proportion, restraint, and reverence — a quiet, confident re-balancing of scale, presence, and purpose. This new 38mm case reintroduces the spirit of the original 1953 Fifty Fathoms, which measured 41mm, not by matching its dimensions, but by echoing its balanced proportions and purpose-driven grace. With this new iteration, the Fifty Fathoms sheds its more imposing modern persona in favour of a slimmer, subtler silhouette, one that bridges modern sensibilities with its pioneering soul. Offered in stainless steel, grade 23 titanium, and 18-karat red gold, the 38mm line embodies three distinct temperaments. The steel model, with its black dial and bezel, honours the original's stoic utility. The titanium version injects a modern, kinetic flair, its sunburst blue dial catching light like ripples across the ocean floor. And the red gold model, combined with the same rich blue dial, introduces a more elevated aesthetic, highlighting Blancpain's ability to balance robust performance with discreet sophistication. All three are unmistakably Fifty Fathoms, with oversized luminescent markers, domed sapphire bezels, and Blancpain's hallmark commitment to functional beauty. Inside, the Manufacture Calibre 1150 hums with elegance: slim, reliable, and generous with its 100-hour reserve. A silicon balance spring ensures resilience against magnetic fields, while the 18k gold rotor — visible through the sapphire caseback — adds a flourish of mechanical theatre, its NAC-coated finish drawing a subtle line back to the watch's origin story. But perhaps the most striking aspect of this watch isn't technical or dimensional — it lies in its depth, in an emotional resonance that reaches well beyond its physical form. This is not a watch 'for men' or 'for women'. It's for those drawn to the sea's most closely guarded mysteries, and to the extraordinary legacy of the Fifty Fathoms. For those who know that true strength often speaks in the quiet language of elegance. With the 38mm Fifty Fathoms, Blancpain hasn't just resized an icon; it has reshaped our expectations. The abyss remains: vast, dangerously beautiful, and unyielding. But now, it calls to discerning wrists of every size.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Denis Villeneuve unveiled a new director of James Bond
Denis Villeneuve will helm the next James Bond film. Despite there still being no actor confirmed to take over from Daniel Craig as the suave spy after he hung up his tuxedo in 2021's No Time To Die, the Dune and Blade Runner 2049 helmer has been unveiled as the director. He takes over the job from Cary Joji Fukunaga. Villeneuve, 57, has vowed to "honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come." In a statement, he said: "Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr No with Sean Connery. "To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come." His promise comes amid much discussion surrounding the blockbuster action franchise and the hope that it will be entirely overhauled in its next era. Amazon MGM Studios, Mike Hopkins, commented: "Denis has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and - most importantly - the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theatres. "James Bond is in the hands of one of today's greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007's next adventure." Earlier this year, Amazon Studios took control of the franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman are attached to produce the next film in the super spy series. Speaking at CinemaCon in April, Amazon MGM executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll told the convention: "We are committed to honouring the legacy of this iconic character while bringing a fresh, exotic new chapter to audiences around the world alongside Amy and David. "They're both in London getting started and couldn't be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know to make an incredible partnership.' As for the next Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson recently hinted he could be 007. The 35-year-old actor has been heavily rumoured to be the next Bond and gave a very coy response when asked about what he'll be doing after working on 28 Years Later. Quizzed by Deadline at the horror movie's premiere on June 18, he said: "I can't talk about it." Taylor-Johnson was already being led away before the question was asked, and flashed a smile after his cryptic answer. A few weeks prior, the Hollywood star was announced as a global ambassador for Swiss brand Omega, which has been the Bond franchise's go-to watch brand since 1995's GoldenEye, with every 007 since Pierce Brosnan wearing their timepieces on screen. Taylor-Johnson said at the time: "I have always had an appreciation for timepieces, but especially for Omega. 'Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.' Meanwhile, Omega's CEO Raynald Aeschlimann praised him as a "versatile actor with a range that covers action, thriller, romance, and much more".
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
NewJeans must stick with ADOR and abandon NJZ activities, as no Supreme Court appeal filed ahead of today's deadline
SEOUL, June 25 – The members of K-pop group NewJeans can no longer perform as NJZ and pursue independent activities, following the confirmation by a South Korean today as they failed to appeal to the Supreme Court by today's deadline. Yonhap News Agency reported that under South Korean law, appeals to the Supreme Court must be lodged within seven days of an appellate ruling. With no appeal submitted by the deadline, the injunction formally took effect today. The Seoul High Court had on June 17 upheld a lower court's decision in favour of NewJeans' agency, ADOR, which sought to block the five members from signing their own advertising deals or launching solo music ventures. The legal battle stems from a dispute that began last November when the group accused ADOR of breaching their exclusive contract. In February, the group began operating independently under the name NJZ while continuing to challenge the terms of their management deal. This comes as Korea Herald reproted that member Danielle made a public appearance at a luxury brand event in Japan accompanied by ADOR staff last week. The 20-year-old Korean-Australian singer was in Kyoto on June 18 for the launch of Swiss watchmaker Omega's Aqua Terra 30mm collection, where she appeared as a global ambassador for the brand. According to South Korean news outlet Sports Chosun, ADOR arranged the appearance well in advance as part of Danielle's endorsement commitments. Danielle has been a global ambassador for Omega since 2024, prior to the group's contract dispute with the agency.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Five Summer Watches: Zenith, Moser, Breitling, Omega, Seiko
The updated Breitling Superocean Heritage collection, made for the beach. It's summertime, and although that means less time watching the clock, there are still reasons to keep track of time, whether you're diving or just timing your exposure to this ridiculous heat. Summer watches serve the dual purpose of making you look chic in an era when dressing the part is more important than the job at hand, and adding a reliable tool to your ensemble of summer essentials. Here are five timepieces to get you through the season, whether you're yachting in Portofino or just reading on the beach at home. H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Spiced Aqua The Pioneer Spiced Aqua Center Seconds from H. Moser & Cie. This limited series recalls the neon blue of the Mediterranean and the hot orange hue of a summer sunset. There are three pieces: a simple three-hand with center seconds ($16,900); a tourbillon with a rate-balancing double hairspring for greater accuracy ($59,500); and a skeletonized tourbillon with a rare cylindrical hairspring ($93,500). They are steel and come with rubber or leather straps. Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise Like the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Omega Terra Turquoise. The turquoise lacquer dial on this watch reflects the model's purpose, which is water sports. Water resistant to 150 meters, it is fully lumed on the hands and indexes for underwater viewing. The dial is a gradient of turquoise, and the movement is a chronometer-rated automatic. This one is 41mm ($7,000), but for smaller wrists, Omega also just dropped 12 new 30mm-sized versions of the Aqua Terra, ranging in price from $6,600 - $40,100 in gold. Seiko Prospex Jaws The Seiko Prospex Jaws Anniversary Edition. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie Jaws, which put both Steven Spielberg and the great white shark on the map forever. Seiko is commemorating the occasion with a special edition of the Prospex. The dial, in a gradation of colors of the sea, reveals the shark emerging from the waves depending on the light and viewing angle. The caseback is engraved with the image of the Orca, the boat from the film, and the shark's dorsal fin emerging from the water. Limited to 5,000 pieces at $795. Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Shadow and Diver Revival Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Shadow and Diver Revival. The Diver Revival ($8,200) is a tribute to Zenith's 1969 Defy dive watches, but modernized with an edgy sand-blasted titanium case and bracelet. The unidirectional rotating bezel is also titanium, but with a yellow tinted sapphire insert for high visibility and racy looks. The crown is positioned at 4:30, as on the original. It's 37mm wide and water resistant to 600 meters. The Diver Shadow, also in sand-blasted titanium, ($12,300) is bigger, at 42.5mm. It can also descend to 600 meters, and there is even a helium escape valve in case you really want to go that deep. Breitling Kelly Slater Superocean Heritage Breitling's updated Superocean Heritage collection. Breitling's 40mm and 36mm versions of the Superocean Heritage take up far less wrist space than the previous 46mm size, and they look cool too. It is part of a full update to the collection, which includes a 40mm limited edition model co-designed by surfing champ Kelly Slater (500 pieces, $6,450). It has a blue dial with tropical foliage pattern, and a blue mesh-look rubber strap or flat-end steel mesh bracelet. The wider collection includes several colors.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MEDARO MINING Corp. Announces Letter of Intent with OMEGA GOLD CORP. for Proposed REVERSE TAKEOVER
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, BC / / June 24, 2025 / Medaro Mining Corp. (CSE:MEDA)(OTC PINK:MEDAF)(FWB:1ZY) ("Medaro" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") with Omega Gold Corp. ("Omega"), an arm's length party, dated June 23, 2025, in respect of a proposed reverse takeover transaction (the "Transaction") of Medaro by Omega. The Transaction is expected to constitute a "Fundamental Change" of Medaro, as such term is defined in the rules and policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE"). Pursuant to the Transaction, Medaro will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Omega on a one for one basis, resulting in a reverse takeover of Medaro. Not including securities to be issued under the Concurrent Private Placement (defined below), based on the number of common shares of Omega currently outstanding, former shareholders of Omega will hold, in the aggregate 137,571,695 common shares of Medaro following the Transaction (the "Resulting Issuer"). About Omega Gold is a private mineral exploration company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Omega's principal asset is a 61% ownership interest in the Rio Bravo concessions comprising 6,171 hectares targeting gold mineralization, located approximately 35 kilometres west of Arequipa, Peru (the "Property"). Omega holds the right to earn an additional 38% stake in the Property by spending US$7,925,000 in staged exploration costs, paying US$3,000,000 in vendor cost recoveries and paying administration, security fees and government property payments, as well as the cost of remediation. The underlying Property vendor retains a 2.0% net smelter return royalty, half of which can be purchased at any time prior to production for US$4,500,000. All vendor cost recoveries are convertible at C$1 per share at Omega's election, subject to its shares trading at or above C$1 per share. The Property is accessed by paved and gravel roads and is proximate to a 220kV hydroelectric transmission lines. There is minor overburden in the desert setting with year-round temperatures around 70 degrees F, and is 1,500 - 2,650 meters above sea level. Detailed exploration mapping has outlined on 4.7 sq km of gold targets and a 4,500 linear soil sampling program has detailed gold targets for drilling. 19 drill pads have been permitted. Exploration drilling is planned for commencement this summer. Alan Hitchborn, CEO & Director of Omega, is a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information included in this press release and has approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Hitchborn is independent of Medaro. Transaction MechanicsThe LOI anticipates that the Transaction will be effected by a share exchange, amalgamation, arrangement agreement, or similar structure that will result in Omega becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or otherwise combining its corporate existence with that of the Company. The final structure and form of the Transaction remains subject to satisfactory tax, corporate and securities law advice for both the Company and Omega and will be set forth in a definitive agreement (the "Definitive Agreement") to be entered into among the parties, which will replace the LOI. The LOI contemplates that, upon completion of the Transaction, the Resulting Issuer will continue to carry on the business of Omega as currently constituted and the current mineral property interests of Medaro will be spun-out into a newly-formed company to be owned by Medaro's current shareholders. Closing of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to satisfactory due diligence investigations, the negotiation and execution of the Definitive Agreement and receipt of all required shareholder, regulatory and third-party approvals and consents, including that of the CSE. The Transaction cannot close until the required approvals are obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all. Concurrent Private PlacementsThe LOI contemplates that, prior to or concurrent with completion of the Transaction, Medaro will complete a private placement (the "Medaro Concurrent Financing") of no less than 1,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit, for gross proceeds of no less than $100,000, each unit to be composed of one (1) common share of Medaro and one (1) common share purchase warrant of Medaro, each warrant to be exercisable into one (1) Medaro common share at $0.20 per share for three (3) years from the date on which Medaro's shares resume trading following the Transaction (the "Listing Date"). The LOI also contemplates that, prior to or concurrent with completion of the Transaction, Omega will complete a private placement (the "Omega Concurrent Financing" and, together with the Medaro Concurrent Financing the "Concurrent Financing") of no less than 25,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit, for gross proceeds of no less than $2,500,000, each unit to be composed of one (1) common share of Omega and one (1) common share purchase warrant of Omega, each warrant to be exercisable into one (1) Omega common share at $0.20 per share for three (3) years from the Listing Date. The proceeds from the Concurrent Financing are expected to be used to fund the costs associated with completing the Transaction, for general working capital for the Resulting Issuer and for drilling at the Property. Subject to CSE approval, Medaro and Omega may pay commissions on proceeds raised commensurate with industry norms. Leadership of the Resulting IssuerUpon completion of the Transaction, all directors and officers of Medaro will resign and be replaced with nominees of Omega. The identities and bios of such Omega nominees will be announced in a subsequent news release when determined. Listing StatementIn connection with the Transaction and pursuant to the requirements of the CSE, Medaro intends to file an information circular/listing statement on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ ( which will contain relevant details regarding the Transaction, Medaro, Omega, and the Resulting Issuer. About Medaro Mining Mining Corp. is a lithium exploration company based in Vancouver, BC. The Company owns the James Bay Pontax Project and the CYR South lithium properties in Quebec. For more information, investors should review the Company's public filings, which are available at The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities. On Behalf of the Board of DirectorsFaizaan LalaniInterim CEO & Director604-365-0425 Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, including statements regarding the Transaction and the Concurrent Financing, are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company based on information currently available to it. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. The CSE has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. SOURCE: Medaro Mining Corp. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
