April 13, 2021

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NINETY, the Official Richard Mille Pre-Owned Retailer, opens on Mount Street

13. April 2021

NINETY is a new luxury concept located in the heart of Mayfair. Conceived as a progressive relationship between product and experience, the brand aims to combine the most sought after and rarest of watches and jewellery with tailored, exemplary service; all housed in a beautiful Mayfair boutique. The project is owned by Peter Harrison, and operated by his daughter Tilly and her business partner Ben Cleary, the jewellery expert. The two are determined to depart from a conventional sales approach and instead aim to engender longstanding and two-way relationships with their clients – acting not only as the predominant destination for seekers of pre-owned Richard Mille pieces and high jewellery, but also as a trusted and specialist resource, and point of reference to service any client requirement within the luxury market.

The boutique itself is a reflection of this distinct approach; ensconced within the most exclusive retail street in London, the design eschews all traditional norms – orientated towards a relaxed and immersive experience for customers. The displays are minimal yet invariably impressive; trading cluttered quantity for striking quality, and the pieces themselves are showcased throughout the store in a series of private and intimate spaces.

The impression and feel are one of a private Mayfair apartment, rather than a typical transactional retail store; in the words of Project Designers B.A.D Studios “the objective was to create a modern-day retail aesthetic whilst maintaining traditional features in keeping with the residential feel of the interiors”. In a collaborative effort alongside the bespoke interior designer, Interiors by Kitty, their overarching vision was to create an aesthetic which is at once sophisticated and timeless, underpinned by a comprehensive heritage, hand-crafted finish”. In fact, the heart of the boutique lies beyond the main entrance, in the elegant lounge at the rear, where clients can sit comfortably and look through an array of treasures in private, and downstairs where a hidden, intimate bar showcases their latest artwork for sale in a haven away from the outside bustle.

Part of the Richard Mille EMEA group, and designated as the official and exclusive pre-owned retailer in Europe and the Middle East, NINETY represents an evolution in the rapidly emerging, but currently murky pre-owned market. A reputable and trustworthy destination, which houses its own Richard Mille trained watchmaker and workshop, along with a team of experienced specialists from all aspects of the luxury market, NINETY is the place to curate, grow or sell your collection with confidence, and in comfort.

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OPENING HOURS: 10:00 – 18:00 MONDAY TO SATURDAY

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NINETY is a new luxury concept located in the heart of Mayfair. Conceived as a progressive relationship between product and experience, the brand aims to combine the most sought after…

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Pilot Remains Undefeated as Semifinals Set in CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship®

13. April 2021

Wellington, FL – April 12, 2021 – Rain postponed the remaining quarterfinal in the CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship® on Sunday, but after the skies cleared on Monday, play resumed as Pilot and Aspen/Dutta Corp battled for the last spot in the semifinals. A hard-fought match came down to the final seconds, but a sixth chukker charge for Aspen/Dutta Corp fell a goal short and resulted in Pilot securing the fourth and final place in the semifinals with the 12-11 victory at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

On opposite ends of the spectrum with Pilot entering the game undefeated and Aspen/Dutta Corp playing their way into the quarterfinals with a playoff victory over Santa Clara, the outcome was decided by the narrowest of margins. Aspen/Dutta Corp fought until the final horn, producing just as many shot attempts as Pilot but converted one less opportunity at goal. Gringo Colombres tried to will his team to victory, scoring five goals and adding three assists in one of Aspen/Dutta Corp’s strongest showings of the season, however Pilot produced two stretches of five consecutive goals that proved too much to overcome as time ran out on Aspen/Dutta Corp’s comeback attempt in the 12-11 defeat.

The restart on Monday saw the game pick up with three minutes remaining in the opening chukker and zeroes on the scoreboard until Aspen/Dutta Corp’s Timmy Dutta ended the chukker with a goal off a pass from Colombres. Taking the chukker break to find their footing, Pilot stormed out of the gate in the second chukker, led by the play of Facundo Pieres. Converting two Penalty 2’s, along with a field goal and an assist, Facundo Pieres contributed on all four Pilot goals in a dominant 4-0 chukker that swung momentum in their favor. Aspen/Dutta Corp tried to pull closer by halftime, pressuring Pilot and shooting at goal five times in the third chukker, but inaccurate shooting kept them behind by two, trailing 5-3.

Gonzalito Pieres, above, and Facundo Pieres scored 10 of the team‘s 12 goals. ©Alex Pacheco

A lightning-quick pace was set at the start of the second half as both teams looked to utilize their horsepower to take control of the game. A goal from Gonzalito Pieres extended Pilot’s lead to three, but it was short-lived due to a proficient attack from Aspen/Dutta Corp that was led by Lucas Diaz Alberdi. Adding two goals from the field, Alberdi quickly brought the game even at 6-6 and provided a spark for an awakened Aspen/Dutta Corp team. Pilot turned to their duo of Gonzalito and Facundo Pieres for a response, scoring back-to-back goals to end the fourth chukker and restore their lead, one which they improved on in the fifth chukker. Completing a run of five unanswered goals, Pilot seemed to secure the victory, holding an 11-6 lead with just one chukker remaining, but with their season on the line, Aspen/Dutta Corp made one more push against the reigning CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship® winners. All four players pushed forward to pressure the Pilot defense, and it was the duo of Colombres and Dutta that began their comeback with a relentless attack. Though Colombres and Dutta scored two goals each, Aspen/Dutta Corp still trailed by two entering the final minutes as they continued to keep the ball in Pilot’s territory. The 30-second horn sounded and Alberdi scored his third goal of the game for Aspen/Dutta Corp, but time expired as Pilot survived the late push and advanced to the semifinals with the 12-11 victory.

After the match, a draw was done for the semifinal match-ups, deciding that Pilot will face Scone, while Park Place will meet La Indiana, with the winners advancing to the CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship® final.

Though Aspen/Dutta Corp put forth a great effort in the second half, they fell just short of besting Pilot. ©Alex Pacheco

Polo matches at IPC are not open to the general public except for ticketed Sunday brunch. Sunday brunch will now be available through May 9, Mother‘s Day, thanks to the addition of three new Sunday game dates. Online viewing is available with a subscription at globalpolo.com.

Click here to view the full 2021 High Goal Polo Schedule.
Click here to learn more about the International Polo Club Palm Beach.
Click here to learn more about the GAUNTLET OF POLO®.

Wellington, FL – April 12, 2021 – Rain postponed the remaining quarterfinal in the CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship® on Sunday, but after the skies cleared on Monday, play resumed as Pilot…

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Richard Mille and Orea Polo Team Tally Wins In Triple Crown of Polo; Play Continues Today With Doubleheader

13. April 2021

By: Rebecca Baldridge
Photos by: ChukkerTV

WELLINGTON, FL, April 12, 2021— Richard Mille defeated Santa Rita by 11-8 in Sunday’s first match while Orea edged out White Birch 10-9.

Richard Mille (Marc Ganzi, Jeta Castagnola, Pablo Mac Donough, and Paco de Narvaez) took on Santa Rita as play continued in the World Polo League’s Triple Crown of Polo. Richard Mille, rated at 26 goals, ceded two goals to Santa Rita on handicap.

Both teams started the match feeling each other out and it was three and half minutes before the first goal, by Santa Rita’s Clemente Zavaleta, went up on the board. Jeta Castagnola and Pablo Mac. Donough got down to work and compensated for the two-goal advantage on handicap and ended the chukker trailing Santa Rita by 3-2. Richard Mille went on the offensive in the second period with Castagnola and Mac. Donough each scoring a pair of goals. Playing a powerful defense as well, they succeeded in keeping Santa Rita off the board. The third chukker offered Santa Rita more frustration, as Richard Mille continued to win throw-ins and dominate the field. Goals from Marc Ganzi and Castagnola ended the half with Richard Mille in the lead 8-3.

Santa Rita came back to play more cohesively and aggressively in the third chukker, with Zavaleta and Robert Strom both contributing goals while Ganzi put Richard Mille’s only score on the board. The team in white dominated the fourth chukker as well, keeping Richard Mille away from the posts as Zavaleta converted a Penalty 2 and Strom knocked the ball through the posts with 15 seconds left on the clock and brought Santa Rita within striking distance at 9-7.

Richard Mille, feeling Santa Rita breathing down their collective necks, dialed up the intensity. De Narvaez and Mac Donough took the score up to 11 within the first two minutes of play. Nacho Figueras made a beautiful shot that missed the goal by a hair, and several other potentially decisive shots for Santa Rita went just wide. Zavaleta converted a Penalty 2, the last goal of the match, and Richard Mille won by 11-8.

In the second match of the day, Orea (Sugar Erskine, Justin Daniels, Torito Ruiz, and Nacho Novillo Astrada) met White Birch (Chris Brant, Facu Llorente, Mariano Aguerre, and Santi Tocalino). Both teams played off a 23-goal handicap.

The match got off to a quick start but Orea managed to give away two goals on penalties, with Santi Tocalino convertaing a pair of Penalty Fours. Sugar Erskine knocked in the first goal of the day for Orea, with Justin Daniels following up. The second chukker started with a foul in favor of Orea, but Daniels’ shot bounced off the post. Orea fouled almost immediately, sending Santi Tocalino to the line to convert a Penalty 2. Erskine took the ball downfield to score, and Nacho Novillo Astrada made an impressively angled shot from 52 yards to put Orea in the lead by one.

Mariano Aguerre tied the score up at 4, but with 10 seconds on the clock Toro Ruiz swept the ball through the posts to put Orea back in the lead at 5-4. Mariano Aguerre made a fantastic lofted shot from 80 yards out to put White Birch back in the lead briefly, but a pair of goals from Sugar Erskine ended the half with Orea leading 7-5.

Both teams battled to little effect in the fourth chukker with neither able to score. The back and forth continued in the fifth chukker and it wasn’t until 3:12 that Toro Ruiz was able to knock the ball in for Orea and take the score up to 8-5. With one minute left to play, Aguerre scored for White Birch and the period ended with Orea leading 8-6.

The final chukker started with Aguerre taking the ball from the throw-in and making a coast-to-coast run to score. Less than a minute later, Santi Tocalino put the ball through and tied the score at 8-8. Daniels offered a quick answer, putting Orea back in the lead and Penalty 3 conversion from Ruiz put the score at 10-8. With 1:17 on the clock, Aguerre made another spectacular shot to put White Birch within one. With seconds left to play, Aguerre attempted another shot from a distance but it was intercepted by Ruiz. Orea defeated White Birch by 10-8.

Bracket play continues today, Monday April 12 with Seminole Casino Coconut Creek meeting Tamera at 11am. Casablanca takes on Pampa Norte at 3pm, after their game on Sunday was rescheduled due to inclement weather.

2021 Triple Crown of Polo Livestream Schedule

Monday 4/12
11am Seminole Casino Coconut Creek vs Tamera
3pm Casablanca vs Pampa Norte

Wednesday 4/14
Semifinals

Saturday 4/17
4pm Final

All games streamed live on http://www.chukkertv.com

By: Rebecca Baldridge Photos by: ChukkerTV WELLINGTON, FL, April 12, 2021— Richard Mille defeated Santa Rita by 11-8 in Sunday’s first match while Orea edged out White Birch 10-9. Richard…

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Scone Advances, Rain Postpones Remaining Quarterfinal in CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship®

13. April 2021

Wellington, FL – April 11, 2021 – The completion of the quarterfinals in the 2021 CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship® at the International Polo Club Palm Beach was put on hold after the postponement of the last quarterfinal between Aspen/Dutta Corp and Pilot in the feature game of the week on the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1. Earlier in the day, Scone used a strong first half to withstand a second half push from Tonkawa to capture the 10-6 victory and join La Indiana and Park Place in the semifinals.

A well-rounded Scone performance featured an organized defense that limited the potent Tonkawa offense to six goals and Gauntlet of Polo® scoring leader Sapo Caset to just four goals, while utilizing their trio of Adolfo Cambiaso, Poroto Cambiaso, and Peke Gonzalez effectively to emerge victorious. The trio finished with at least three goals each in an accurate attack from the field, but two for six shooting from the penalty line provided Tonkawa with an opportunity to work their way into the game. Facing Scone for the first time since the USPA Gold Cup® final, Tonkawa was unable to avenge the loss as missed opportunities around goal on 25% shooting proved to be the difference in the game.

A hard-fought opening chukker resulted in opportunities for both teams, but it was Scone who scored first after a Penalty 4 was blocked, leading to a safety opportunity that was converted by Adolfo Cambiaso. Francisco Elizalde scored toward the tail end of the first chukker, seemingly leaving the two teams tied at the first break, but Poroto Cambiaso struck before time expired to restore Scone’s one-goal advantage. After Adolfo Cambiaso and Caset traded goals in an even second chukker, the game completely changed in a decisive third chukker that defined the remainder of the match. Controlling the ball from the opening throw-in, Scone separated themselves from Tonkawa, beginning with a pass from Poroto Cambiaso that set up his father Adolfo to extend the lead to two. Adding a field goal each from Gonzalez and Poroto Cambiaso, Scone produced a complete team-performance in a 3-0 third chukker that led them into halftime with the 6-2 lead.

A determined Tonkawa team looked to improve their accuracy at goal and slowly chip away at the four-goal deficit, holding Scone to just one goal over the fourth and fifth chukkers. Trying to maintain their lead, Scone prevented any breakaway runs for Tonkawa in a tightly-marked game, but the increased pressure from Tonkawa pushed their offense to the penalty line. Caset converted two of his three penalty attempts to help bring the gap to just two goals entering the final chukker in the tense quarterfinal. A late foul for Tonkawa to end the fifth chukker resulted in a Penalty 2 conversion for Gonzalez as Scone turned their attention to the defensive end. Trying to attack goal, Caset provided a response for Tonkawa, but as they pushed forward, Scone was able to slip in behind their defense, scoring two final goals to secure the 10-6 victory and grab the third spot in the semifinals.

The last quarterfinal between Aspen/Dutta Corp and Pilot on the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1 began under difficult weather conditions and was quickly postponed, leaving the last semifinalist to be determined when play resumes.

Click here to view the full 2021 High Goal Polo Schedule.
Click here to learn more about the International Polo Club Palm Beach.
Click here to learn more about the GAUNTLET OF POLO®.

Wellington, FL – April 11, 2021 – The completion of the quarterfinals in the 2021 CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship® at the International Polo Club Palm Beach was put on hold…