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HERITA GE SPEC IAL FEATURE

George purchased a plot on the south coast, above the bay of worn linen is donated to old age homes, prisons and monasteries in
Platys Gialos and built the island’s first 5-star hotel, the Myconian the Cyclades, seawater is desalinated.
Ambassador Relais & Châteaux. Even nowadays, eleven years after stepping down as CEO, George
“By then, my parents had realised that we needed an education in Daktylides remains a busy man. His way of relaxing is getting involved
international management”, says Vangelis. All four sons attended in the new projects, as well as making sure that all nine grandchildren
in turn the premier establishment of its kind, the world-renowned have a steady supply of “real” food. He does his rounds to every home
hotel school in Lausanne. “There was never a question in our minds once a week in a Toyota Hilux, with trays of farm eggs on the passenger
whether this was what we wanted to do." Once all four brothers seat and home-bred lamb and goat meat in the back, as well as cheese
were back on the island, they were ready for a new challenge: the and cake made by Eleftheria. “As you see, I’ve got my retirement
conquest of Elia bay. If the seaside beaches around the peninsula sorted out”, says Vangelis. “And it’s a good thing that we are four YACHT MASTER 42
are the golden crown of Mykonos, few are said to gleam as brightly brothers, because our parents’ shoes are very big to fill." MASTERING
as the broad swathe of fine sand on the south side of the island. “Someone once asked me what advice our parents gave us along the
So, in securing the most scenic cliffs and gentle slope of fields that way. My answer was short: they led by example. In French, I believe LIGHTNESS
joined them with the ocean, the family acquired the perfect setting there is a term for it, 'l'éducation silencieuse.' We are each other’s Light and robust, the new Yacht
for the new stars in the Myconian Collection’s luxury constellation: most honest critic, and we are loyal allies. When we balance the Master 42, in RLX titanium, is the
the 5-Star Royal in 2000 and the Imperial in 2002, followed by the pragmatic demands of a competitive business with deeply rooted ally of those who revel in freedom.
Villas, Utopia and Avaton. Throughout this time, the Collection emotions, we’re not just planning for the financial year, but also for Especially suited to the demands
never lost the sense of family and organic growth. Informed by the next generation”. • and pressures of competitive
the family’s managerial and operational philosophy, it pervades sailing, it delivers exceptional
the relationships between the Daktylides family, the island and the The inspiring performance.
staff – and flows into guests’ experience of warm and personalised story of the The new version of the nautical
service, as well as the privileged relationships that discreetly open native Myconian watch is introduced for the first
doors to the island’s best suppliers and services. The family remains family of George time in RLX titanium - a particularly
Daktylides is a
firmly rooted in Mykonos. Their children go to school on the island. true testament strong but lightweight alloy - and
And their dedication to give back to the island finds expression to the essence of is fitted on an Oyster bracelet
in environmental conservation initiatives, local sourcing and the island soul. with the Easylink extension link.
consistent support to the Cycladic communities: Waste is recycled, The new version stands out for its
technical satin finish, which extends
to its middle case sides and the
edges of the bracelet links.
With its bidirectional matt, black
Cerachrom rotatable bezel, it
remains faithful in the aesthetics of
the original model of 2019.
The new Yacht Master 42 is
equipped with calibre 3235. A
distillation of technology, this
self-winding movement delivers
outstanding performance in
terms of precision, power reserve,
convenience and reliability.
Like all Rolex watches, it carries
the Superlative Chronometer
certification, which ensures
excellent performance on the wrist.

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