Signature Aviation Spring 2025

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Contents

Discover 41 Object of desire Go below the ocean’s surface inside Triton’s new submersible — customcon fi gurations allow for a poker table, a bar or even a wedding set-up. 42 Cruises Got a taste for adventure? Discover the best adrenaline-pumping cruise itineraries for the year ahead. 45 Style Yachting is a lifestyle, not a pastime; we round up the best looks to set sail instyle.

Influence 58 MikeHorn Explorer Mike Horn has solo-expeditioned in some of the harshest climates in the world. He tells Roberta Naas what keeps him going.

48 Watches Heading into the

unknown? You’ll need a timepiece that can keep up. Roberta Naas rounds up the best performance watches. 50 Jewelry From compass medallions to Treasure Island brooches, these glittering pieces celebrate the wonder of travel. 53 Motoring Rory FH Smith heads to South Africa to test the mettle of the new Land Rover Defender OCTA.

6 0 Craftsmanship A relative newcomer in the world of fi ne jewelry, Lugano Diamonds has been doing things di ff erently since 2004. Founder Moti Ferder explains how. 6 2 Behindthe scenes Sonoma winery to see how its prized wines are created. 6 4 Craftsmanship One of Italy’s best known jewelry brands, Roberto Coin has been crafting exquisite jewels for decades. Roberta Naas takes a closer look. Elin McCoy visits Aperture Cellars’

53 The new Land Rover Defender OCTA

Photos Nick Dumbleby, David Shepherd