With a different name, but with security measures that took for granted that it could not be just anyone, George Clooney landed on Tuesday at noon in Mykonos. The images of his arrival at the airport (very nice, smiling and greeting everyone who approached him despite the supposed anonymity), those of his arrival at the luxurious hotel where he stayed for one night (an endless balcony with breathtaking views of the mythical Aegean Sea) and those of the party that Omega magnificently organized on Lia Beach (a wonder located in the south-east of the island) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its iconic Seamaster diving watch, leave the Greek electoral hangover in the background.
“George, I’m George”, the Omega ambassador presented himself at this great event (the most impressive held, at least so far, on the Windward Island) in front of some of the 200 guests who arrived from all the balloon points that approached the presidential table to get a close look at the star gang that gathered the appointment. Because, in addition to “George, I’m George”, the Omega night in Mykonos included the award-winning actress and Bond star, Naomie Harris; actor Jesse Williams; the interpreters Diego Boneta and Paul Wesley Ninho; South Korean model and actor Hyun Bin, and TV presenter, producer, author and wine expert Antoni Porowski. And even the explorer Victor Vescovo, who announced an upcoming adventure no longer in the ocean, but with a course towards outer space, to get to know better what is beyond our horizons”.
Hundreds of candles scattered on the sand of the most paradisiacal of the beaches of this island which is exactly as we imagine it – a hippy enclave with 81 kilometers of striking beauty converted into the chic destination of endless parties – and a menu at by the Greek chef Tasos Mantís (as Hellenic as the green-blue that paints the sky of Mykonos) they set the bar very high for the upcoming festivities of this island expert in precisely this. At the most tremendously chic parties. The occasion, explained Rayna Aeschlimann (the executive director of the company, who also has the manners and speech of a star), deserved it. The history of the Seamaster is a source of pride not only for Omega, but for the entire haute horlogerie sector. “The numerous tributes paid to the Seamaster here in Greece are proof of its versatility. In addition to being a watch elegant enough to attract attention, it can withstand extreme environments. Its name says it all. The Seamaster is a legend: 75 years old and still valid”, explained the president.
And this was confirmed by Blair Tuke and Peter Burling, the two most nautical ambassadors of Omega, who on board the Emirates Team New Zealand will defend the title in the next America’s Cup. Olympic medalists and founders of Live Ocean (a charity that supports marine science, innovation, technology and conservation projects) made a hole in their busy schedule to also be in Mykonos. And they profited from his quick visit. Not only did they toast to 75 years of the Seamaster, but they even had time to meet Petros, the pelican who wanders around the harbor area and who, with the permission of the cats, is the best tourist attraction of this beautiful island dominated by the party. Party, but chic. It has already been said.
