iW Magazine Summer 2019 | Page 126

Doing Good CLEANING THE SEA WITH FRANCOIS AUBRY Swiss independent watch company François Aubry debuts The Blue Planet and Le Manta, two collections dedicated to assisting Yvan Bourgnon and his organization The SeaCleaners. Part of the profits from both collections will go directly to the organization, which is dedicated to protecting the ocean from plastic pollution. The 44mm automatic steel models feature blue dials and a date indicator. The collections are limited to 220 pieces (The Blue Planet) and 300 pieces (Le Manta). Prices: The Blue Planet: 1,049 (strap) and $1,199 (steel bracelet); Le Manta: $1,059 (strap) and $1,209 (steel bracelet) 126 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SUMMER 2019