SUMMER came early and we’re ready for Christmas now. Lost for ideas to thank your partners and executives for the extra hard work they put in this year? Match their productivity gains with something special from our Christmas and summer gift guide. We have something

for everyone – from the best tipples, timekeepers, gold jewellery and classic pens through to retro-cool relaxing armchairs. And who wouldn’t want their own turntable now that vinyl is back? But you’ll want them fit for work next year so why not send them

off to the trendiest new exercise programme – Bikram yoga. And don’t forget to indulge yourself ...

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Q Available from the Montblanc Boutique, 87 Queen St, Auckland and Kirkcaldie & Stains, Lambton Quay, Wellington

Montblanc Timewalker Automatic Mens Watch

This watch is classically styled and features a flawless white dial with rose-gold coloured hands and numerals and a date display at 6 o’clock. The Swiss-made automatic 21 jewel movement has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. The 42mm stainless steel case features a domed sapphire crystal glass and a brown alligator strap with a triple-folding clasp. It is water resistant at 30 meters. Q REF 101550Q RRP $5380

Montblanc Emblem Cufflinks

Contemporary cuff links are a reflection of their time. Featuring the Montblanc emblem with platinum finish and onyx creates a jewel with endless possibilities to highlight one’s style and personality. A wide range of classic and contemporary cufflinks are available.Q REF 102984Q RRP $620

StarWalker Ultimate Carbon

Available now from Montblanc is the Sta rWalker Ultimate Carbon, the next evolution in this dynamic collection made from carbon fibre, and the StarWalker Carbon, a variation embellished with platinum-plated fittings and cap. Since its launch in 2003, the Montblanc StarWalker has become one of Montblanc’s most distinctive writing instrument collections, renowned for combining cutting-edge design with the creative use of unusual or new materials.

Montblanc’s StarWalker Ultimate Carbon features a grey carbon-fibre cap and barrel decorated with a subtle geometric pattern, in a statement of ingenious, ergonomic design. The use of carbon, finely woven from thousands of fibres, delivers a light, yet robust, writing instrument. The pen’s fittings are ruthenium-plated, a rare transition metal of the platinum group. The Au585 gold nib – the very soul of the writing instrument – is also plated with ruthenium and engraved with the Montblanc Star emblem.

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The new Hamilton chair by BoConcept

The new Hamilton chair by BoConcept oozes 60’s style and

sophistication. Those Danish designers know just how to get

things right. Best enjoyed with your feet up on the matching footstool.

BoConcept’s full range of more than 90 fabrics and leathers are available for the Hamilton chair and there are two leg designs that will create very

different looks: the classic leg in black stained oak or light oak, or a more

modern leg frame in stainless steel.Q From $3,440

Q www.boconcept.co.nz

Prestige gift pack of Mills Reef wines

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to savour th is award-winning twin pack of limited edition wines from Mills Reef Winery’s elite Elspeth range – comprising the 2011 Elspeth Trust Vineyard Syrah, which won the trophy at the prestigious London International Wine Challenge, and the 2010 Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon, which won a gold medal at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards. Stunning examples from the renowned Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay. The perfect Christmas gift to treat yourself or valued clients. Q $90 Q Inquiries & orders:

info@millsreef.co.nzQ www.millsreef.co.nz

Bikram Yoga Britomart

Treat your friends, family and colleagues to the gift of Yoga this summer. Bikram Yoga is one of the best ways to nourish

your body and soul - it’s superb for losing weight, firming up, regaining

that long-lost flexibility and most importantly, de-stressing. Bikram

Yoga Britomart has some of the most luxurious facilities in Auckland, and

with four gift packs to choose from with prices to suit any budget, giving a gift

that’ll be deeply appreciated is easy and effortless.

Q www.bikramyogabritomart.co.nzQ 09 308 9642

Gucci arrives at Partridge Jewellers

Partridge Jewellers has recently become a stockist of Gucci Jewellery and Watches.

Displayed is the bamboo bracelet with a spring mechanism clasp created in 18ct yellow gold.

Q Visit in store to view the full rangeQ www.partridgejewellers.com

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Creative gifts from The Village Goldsmith

The Village Goldsmith has an extensive range – from classic pieces to designer jewellery – for the most discerning tastes. Jewellery may be conveniently viewed and ordered online, or contact us for personalised assistance with finding the perfect gift.Clockwise from left:Q Pear shape diamond solitaire in white gold $5,900.Q ‘Taitapa/Edge’ white gold diamond ring $9,000.Q Paua, pink sapphire and diamond pendant $5,500.Q Aquamarine, Pearl and Diamond pendant. SOLD.Q ‘Patai’ white gold diamond pendant $4,250; 9ct white

gold chain $260.Q Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond platinum ring $12,900.Q design@villagegoldsmiths.comQ Phone +64 4 473 5253Q www.villagegoldsmiths.com

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable

Vinyl records are still the best way to enjoy your favourite music and, with a massive selection of albums available on vinyl today, there’s never been a better time to own a turntable. Modern manufacturing techniques mean that affordable decks like Pro-Ject’s $699 Debut Carbon sound amazing. Fully set up, ready to run out of the box and available in a wide range of colours, this is the perfect gift for music fans this Christmas.Q http://www.internationaldynamics.co.nz/

ProjectAudio_Dealers.htmlQ 09 379 0179

Six award-winning wines plus trophy-

winning bubbly

No matter your wine knowledge, choosing a wine gift for someone else is

tricky. This case of highly awarded wines is the perfect solution; they boast a

Trophy, 6 Golds, 4 Silvers and 7 Bronzes.The selection includes three boutique

NZ whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling) three international reds (NZ Pinot Noir, Barossa Shiraz and 3 x Gold medal Bordeaux), plus a bottle of

Trophy-winning Marlborough Méthode Traditionnelle.

Q $99 + deliveryQ www.nzwinesociety.co.nz/NBR

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STAEDTLER Premium range

From minimalistic design to distinctive features, the new STAEDTLER Premium range combines timeless elegance, unmatched precision and highest quality in fine-writing instruments.

The range is divided into two unique sections; Initium, and the J.S. Staedtler collection.The Initium range consists of the highly polished, high grade resin Resina range, the

plum or maple wood Lignum pens, where each pen has the individual grain of the wood, and the Corium Simplex, finest cow hide leather pens available in brown, beige, or anthracite.

The Initium range is available in Fountain Pen, rollerball, ballpoint and rotating pencil.J.S.Staedtler is the premium range and comprises the stunning Princeps, with 18ct

white gold nib, made of precious European black walnut, with palladium refined metal casing. It also features the Albertus Durerus Noricus yellow gold fountain pen, the unusual “Pen Of The Season” and, finally, the individually crafted, limited edition, Bavaria, with 48 inserted diamonds in the gold–plated cap.

Each pen has its own distinctive style. The STAEDTLER Mars head logo is stamped into each cap.Q Prices range from $120 for the Resina, through to $35,000 for the BavariaQ Pictured is the Princeps Fountain Pen; $3,000Q Pens are currently available to view at Gordon Harris art and graphics shop,

4 Gillies Ave., NewmarketQ www.staedtler.co.nz Q www.gordonharris.co.nz

Old world meets new world

Bel Canto is an operatic term for “beautiful singing” and is the name given to Pegasus Bay’s Reserve Dry Riesling. The style has been inspired by a new wave of Riesling produced in Germany and Austria where the fruit is left to hang on the vine to achieve an extra dimension of ripeness and concentration and then fermented relatively dry. This is delicious, rich and full flavoured Riesling with serious personality. You will not regret trying this wine! Q $33Q Pegasus Bay

WineryQ pegasusbay.com Q 03 3146869

A bird in the hand

Phil Walters has come up with a creative way to “add beauty to an otherwise largely indifferent world.” It’s called Metalbird – lifesized metal silhouettes of the Tui, Fantail, Huia and Kereru. Walters says the idea came from “wanting to create something he could covertly hammer into lamp posts, trees and buildings that would somehow beautify and add value, or at least not offend.” Q From $59Q See his creations at www.metalbird.co.nz

term for “beautiful singing”

Pegasus Bay’s Reserve Dry

wave of Riesling produced

where the fruit is left to hang

extra dimension of ripeness

and full flavoured Riesling