Elite Traveler Spring 2023

INFLUENCE PARTY

Elite Traveler celebrates Fall issue at Bucherer 1888 TimeMachine

Elite Traveler hosted an exclusive cocktail party to celebrate the launch of its Fall issue at Bucherer 1888 TimeMachine, where over 150 guests enjoyed access to one of the most extensive watch collections in New York. Following a brief introduction by Bucherer CMO Carina Ertl, Elite Traveler ’sSVPof multimedia, Corey Zaretsky, began proceedings by detailing some of the best features from the Fall issue and lending insight into the publication’s exciting plans for the future. The iconic boutique, which opened in 2019, was an apt venue, as the Fall issue featured our annual Top Watches list. Now in its sixth year, the list was once again curated by industry leading journalist and Elite Traveler 's contributing timepiece editor Roberta Naas. Featuring 40 outstanding pieces from 40di ff erent brands, Top Watches provides an extensive overview of today’s watchmaking world. Bucherer 1888 TimeMachine boasts an incredible array of new and certi fi ed pre-owned watches and jewelry, and guests were able to try on and purchase a Top Watch of their own from this curated collection. Elite Traveler chose a tropical theme for the

This page, from top Bucherer 1888 CMO Carina Ertl (right) introducing Elite Traveler 's Corey Zaretsky (left); Rolls-Royce Motor Cars treated guests to personalized leather card holders during theevent Opposite page, clockwise Champagne reception; guests enjoyed drinks from Champagne Laurent-Perrier; Moroccanoil provided luxury items for the gift bags; destination partners Four Seasons Lanai o ff ered the inspiration for the evening’s tropical theme; guests toasting evening in honor of destination partners Four Seasons Lanai and Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, with specialty cocktails sourced from the two resorts’ menus. Guests also enjoyed drinks from partners Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Casa Del Sol Tequila, Wunderwein, Glenmorangie, Belvedere and D’Usse Cognac, while canapes were provided by Testino Events. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars headlined the event by treating attendees to personalized leather card holders that matched the quality of the car brand’s stunning interiors. To topo ff an unforgettable evening, guests were presented with gift bags as they departed. These bags contained luxurious items from partnering brands including Jet It, Glashütte Original, Moroccanoil and Quintessentially.