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HERITA GE TURE
HERITA GE SPEC IAL FEA

George purchased a plot on the south coast, above the bay of consistent support to the Cycladic communities: Waste is recycled,
Platys Gialos and built the island’s first 5-star hotel, the Myconian worn linen is donated to old age homes, prisons and monasteries in
Ambassador Relais & Châteaux. the Cyclades, seawater is desalinated.
“By then, my parents had realised that we needed an education in Even nowadays, twelve years after stepping down as CEO, George
international management”, says Vangelis. All four sons attended Daktylides remains a busy man. His way of relaxing is getting involved
in turn the premier establishment of its kind, the world-renowned in the new projects, as well as making sure that all nine grandchildren
hotel school in Lausanne. “There was never a question in our minds have a steady supply of “real” food. He does his rounds to every home
whether this was what we wanted to do." Once all four brothers once a week in a Toyota Hilux, with trays of farm eggs on the passenger
were back on the island, they were ready for a new challenge: the seat and home-bred lamb and goat meat in the back, as well as cheese
conquest of Elia bay. If the seaside beaches around the peninsula and cake made by Eleftheria. “As you see, I’ve got my retirement
are the golden crown of Mykonos, few are said to gleam as brightly sorted out”, says Vangelis. “And it’s a good thing that we are four
as the broad swathe of fine sand on the south side of the island. brothers, because our parents’ shoes are very big to fill."
So, in securing the most scenic cliffs and gentle slope of fields that “Someone once asked me what advice our parents gave us along the
joined them with the ocean, the family acquired the perfect setting way. My answer was short: they led by example. In French, I believe
for the new stars in the Myconian Collection’s luxury constellation: there is a term for it, 'l'éducation silencieuse.' We are each other’s
the 5-Star Royal in 2000 and the Imperial in 2002, followed by most honest critic, and we are loyal allies. When we balance the
the Villas, Utopia, Avaton and Panoptis Escape. Today, Myconian pragmatic demands of a competitive business with deeply rooted
Collection properties include Deos at Agios Vassilis above Mykonos emotions, we’re not just planning for the financial year, but also for
Town, O' by Myconian Collection and Kensho Ornos Beach Hotel the next generation”. •
at Ornos Beach, as well as Sunrise Agrari Beach Hotel at Agrari
Beach. Throughout this time, the Collection never lost the sense
of family and organic growth. Informed by the family’s managerial
and operational philosophy, it pervades the relationships between
the Daktylides family, the island and the staff – and flows into
guests’ experience of warm and personalised service, as well as
the privileged relationships that discreetly open doors to the
island’s best suppliers and services. The family remains firmly
rooted in Mykonos. Their children go to school on the island.
And their dedication to give back to the island finds expression
in environmental conservation initiatives, local sourcing and

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
AN ICON ETERNAL,

The Daktylides REVISITED
family remains
firmly rooted
in Mykonos, Two new reinterpretations of the Cosmograph Daytona
and George
and Eleftheria's Chronograph achieve the perfect balance of precision
grandchildren and preciousness. In a subtle interplay of hues, they
go to school on write another chapter in the legendary story of a
the island. model known for a wealth of variations, summoning
the potential in each of us for perpetual reinvention.
The two new precious and exclusive versions are
distinctive for their contrasting dials made from natural
mother-of-pearl and graced with eight diamonds and
three Chromalight hour markers. Both watches are
crafted in 18ct white gold and crowned with a bezel
set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds.
They are equipped with calibre 4131, a movement at
the forefront of watchmaking technology, enabling the
Cosmograph Daytona to measure intervals of time via
the chronograph function.
Like all Rolex watches, the new models carry the
Superlative Chronometer certification, ensuring
excellent performance on the wrist.

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