Wat Plai Laem, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand: Located on the tourist island of Koh Samui in Thailand, Wat Plai Laem is a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. The famous image of the temple is the 20 m high white statue of Guan Yin, with 18 arms, located in the center of the temple courtyard. Unlike many other Buddhist places of worship, Wat Plai Laem is a modern temple. However, the techniques used to build the temple date back many centuries and are based on ancient beliefs. Image: Alexander Todorovic. Leshan Great Buddha, Sichuan, China: Carved out of a cliff face in southern Sichuan province, Leshan Great Buddha is a 71-meter-tall statue. Built between 713 and 803, the giant Maitreya statue became a popular tourist attraction. Image: RPBaiao. Ushiku Daibutsu, Ibaraki, Japan: The tallest statue in the world from 1993 to 2002, Ushiku Daibutsu has a total height of 120 m, including the base and the lotus. The building has an observation deck and the other three floors act as a museum. The bronze statue of Ushiku Daibutsu was built to commemorate the birthday of the monk Shinran, who founded Jōdo Shinshū, the branch of Buddhism that flourished in Japan. Image: Eedology. Man Meets the Sea, Esbjerg, Denmark: Visitors to Esbjerg by sea will be greeted by four monumental 8.2-meter-tall statues made of white concrete called Man Meets the Sea. The work was published in 1995, the 100th anniversary of Esbjerg as an independent municipality. Image: Frank Bach. Guanyin of Nanshan, Sanya, Hainan Island, China: The world’s tallest statue of Guanyin 108 m has 3 sides, one facing the mainland and the other 2 facing the East Sea. The statue took 6 years to build and was decorated in 2005, with the participation of 108 monks and pilgrims. Image: Pisit Rapitpunt. Statue of Liberty, New York, USA: A symbol of New York City, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed visitors since 1886. The work is a gift from France to the American people. Although the statue is only 47 m high, the work has a pedestal that is more than 90 m high. Therefore, the Statue of Liberty is also in the top of the tallest statues in the world. Image: R Scapinello. Adiyogi Shiva, Booluvampatti, India: The 34-meter-tall statue of the Hindu god Shiva has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest bust sculpture. Located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the work aims to inspire and promote yoga. The statue’s name Adiyogi means first yogi, because Shiva is known to be the originator of yoga. Image: Creativecouplestudio. Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: As one of the most famous statues in the world, the Christ the Redeemer statue welcomes around 2 million visitors each year. Perched atop Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, the reinforced concrete statue is 30 meters tall with outstretched arms 28 meters long. Called Cristo Redentor in Portuguese, the statue was completed in 1931 and is the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world. Image: CVC Viagens. Ocean Atlas, Nassau, Bahamas: Located off the coast of Nassau in the Bahamas, the Ocean Atlas is the largest underwater sculpture in the world. The statue’s creator is artist, diver and naturalist Jason deCaires Taylor. The statue has a height of about 5.49 m, weighs 60 tons, is made of special pH neutral cement, which allows coral reefs to grow on the surface. Image: Retired And Traveling. Decebalus stone sculpture, Orsova, Romania: Decebalus is located in the Danube region on the border between Romania and Serbia. This portrait of the last Dacian king is the largest stone sculpture in Europe. 55 m high and 25 m wide, the work is larger than the Statues of Liberty (New York, USA) and Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Image: Calin Stan.

Lighthouse is the symbol of Vung Tau city. Currently, our country has 92 lighthouses stretching from Mong Cai (Quang Ninh) to Ha Tien (Kien Giang). If most lighthouses are located on islands or places with rugged terrain, Vung Tau lighthouse is one of the few lighthouses built in the city area. Because of that, over the years, Vung Tau lighthouse has become one of the must-see attractions of tourists when coming to this coastal city. According to the information of the sign attached to the lighthouse’s body, the first construction was built in 1862 at an altitude of 149m above sea level. In 1910, the lighthouse was moved up and newly built at an altitude of 170m above sea level. The lighthouse is 18m high, 3m in diameter, effective range is from 23 to 34 nautical miles. Located at the highest position of Vung Tau city, when visiting the lighthouse, visitors can see the whole scene of the coastal city. On a slightly lower hill next to it is a statue of Christ the Redeemer with outstretched arms, built in imitation of the world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Looking to the south is the deep blue and rich East Sea that is nurturing the people here day by day. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ninh is proud: “If you come here in the evening, you will not only see the shimmering Vung Tau city when the lights are on, but also feel the light of the lighthouse when on duty to guide and illuminate the ship. , boat. For the people of Vung Tau city, this lighthouse is a symbol and pride for more than a hundred years.” With the ancient architecture of the lighthouse, charming natural scenery, and cool air, Vung Tau lighthouse is an attractive “check-in” point, welcoming nearly 1 million visitors every year. Although newly repainted in 2019 to withstand the harshest weather and time, Vung Tau lighthouse still retains its ancient and unique features, being one of the oldest lighthouses in the region. Southeast Asia. Mr. Hoang Trung Kien, a tourist from Hanoi said: “I have been to Vung Tau many times, but today, I just had the opportunity to go to the lighthouse. Indeed, not only can I see the important works of Vung Tau, but I can also receive the cool breeze from the sea to melt away fatigue from the long distance. Standing from the lighthouse looking down, you can see how charming the coastal city of Vung Tau is.

On April 13, Louis Moinet posted a picture of a set of 8 world wonders watches. According to Monochrome, all are handcrafted with techniques of painting, carving, glazing and setting stones to create the details for each work. Details of the Taj Mahal (India) are painted on the white marble face, the case is hand-engraved with the motif of the Taj Mahal, while the bezel contains the distinctive patterns of the Mughal Empire. According to Watch I Love, the wonders on the watch were selected by Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO Louis Moinet himself after traveling around the world. On this watch, the centerpiece of the Colosseum (Italy) is an onyx quartz, surrounded by a rainbow-aligned sapphire band. The steps of the building are engraved and polished. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkey), also known as the Blue Mosque due to the wall tiles, the interior is blue. The church is represented on a mother-of-pearl inlay dial, meticulously carved to mimic the various details and shades of green of the church and its surroundings. Petra is an ancient city in western Jordan. To simulate the work, Louis Moinet’s artisans combined 3 techniques: carving, grisaille painting and distinctive fresco (painting on fresh plaster, requiring skill, precision and high speed). The white gold case is decorated with relief techniques, motifs symbolizing power and wealth. The version with the pyramid image of Khufu (Egypt) has a dial cut from the Willow Creek Jasper block. On the clock, the pyramid body is made of gold, covered with enamel beads that are fired at the right temperature to maintain its shape. The top of the pyramid is carved in gold, polished to effect. The image of King Khufu is made of black and gold basalt. The watch case is engraved with a distinctive pattern. The version of the Great Wall of China (China) is represented by the image of a golden dragon, surrounding a path made of jade stone. The blue gradient background is studded with 129 sapphires in various shades of blue and 11 diamonds. This arrangement creates a height effect, demonstrating the strength of the dragon. The statue of Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) is hand-carved on a gold background, facing the blue glazed sea. The surrounding row of colorful houses is also painted and glazed. The watch case includes a pattern of coffee leaves and tobacco plants, two images appearing in the national emblem of Brazil. Machu Picchu is an ancient city from the 15th century, now in Peru. Louis Moinet’s artisans take the sun as the center, surrounded by 4 falcons, the national symbol of Peru, meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted. Machu Picchu’s works are carved from Yowah Nut opal, the terraces below are lacquered green. Louis Moinet’s set of 8 Wonders of the World watches are presented in a wooden box with nu motifs. The lid of the box has the emblem in the Fleur de Lys pattern, located between two wine brown leather straps. Inside the box is covered with black leather, with the image of the globe by the mathematician Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr painted in watercolor. The watches have a 47 mm case, inside is a hand-wound, LM35 mechanical movement with a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The 6 o’clock area on the front and the entire back of the watch is designed to clearly see the mechanical movement inside. The set of 8 watches sold for about $2.7 million.

The construction of the statue started in early 2019, according to the idea of ​​Mayor Adroaldo Conzatti (who recently died because of COVID-19 at the end of March). According to Mr. Gilson Conzatti, project advisor who is also the son of the late Mayor A. Conzatti, the statue is named after Portuguese (the main language in Brazil) as “Protetor de Cristo” (God protect ). “The statue is 43m high including the pedestal, with 2 arms outstretched 36m. The statue is equipped with an elevator inside for visitors to the observatory above” – ​​adviser G. Conzatti said details. The Statue of Christ was built with a budget of 2 million real Brazilian money (BRL), equivalent to 353,000 USD, donated by the Friends of Jesus Association in Brazil in the form of socialization. This record statue will be inaugurated on the 90th anniversary of the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer 38m high in Rio De Janeiro. It is known that the nearly completed statue at Encantado is the third tallest statue of Jesus in the world, after the 92.55m high statue in Buntu Burake (Indonesia) and 52m high in Swiebodzin (Poland).

On April 13, Louis Moinet posted a picture of a set of 8 world wonders watches. According to Monochrome, all are handcrafted with techniques of drawing, carving, glazed and studded to create a detailed look for each piece.

The details of the Taj Mahal (India) are painted on the surface of white marble. The case of the watch is hand-engraved with the motif of the Taj Mahal, while the bezel contains the distinctive patterns of the Mughal Empire. According to Watch I Love, wonders on the watch are chosen by Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO Louis Moinet after traveling around the world.

On this watch, the central part of the Colosseum (Italy) is an onyx quartz, surrounded by a symmetrical strip of sapphire arranged in a rainbow color. The ladder of the building is engraved and polished.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkey), also known as the Blue Mosque due to wall tiles, the interior is blue. The church is depicted on a mother-of-pearl mosaic dial, meticulously carved to simulate the various details, shades of green, and the surrounding scenery.

Petra is an ancient city in western Jordan. To simulate the work, the artisans of Louis Moinet combined three techniques: carving, drawing grisaille and distinctive fresco (painted on fresh plaster, which requires skill, precision and high speed). The white gold case is decorated with relief technique, the motifs symbolize strength and wealth.

Khufu (Egypt) version with a dial cut from Willow Creek Jasper rock. On the watch, the pyramid body is made of gold, covered with enamel particles heated to the right temperature to maintain the shape. The top of the pyramid is engraved with gold, polished to create the effect. The image of King Khufu is made of black and gold basalt. The watch case features distinctive motifs.

The version of the Great Wall (China) is depicted in the image of a golden dragon, surrounding a path made of jade. The blue gradient behind is studded with 129 sapphires with many shades of blue and 11 diamonds. This arrangement creates a height effect, showing the strength of the dragon.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) handcrafted on a yellow background, facing the blue glazed sea background. The surrounding colorful houses are also painted and glazed. The case of the watch consists of a coffee leaf and tobacco tree motif, 2 images appear in the coat of arms of Brazil.

Machu Picchu is an ancient city from the fifteenth century, now in Peru. The artisans of Louis Moinet take the sun as the center, surrounded by 4 birds of the eagle, the national symbol of Peru, meticulously carved and hand-painted. Machu Picchu’s works are carved from Yowah Nut opal, the terraces below are lacquered green.

The set of 8 watches of the world wonder by Louis Moinet is displayed in a wooden box with nu motifs. The lid of the box is attached with the symbol in the Fleur de Lys pattern, between two wine-brown leather straps. The inside of the box is covered with black leather, with the image of the globe by the mathematician Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr drawn in watercolors.

The watches have a 47 mm case, inside is the LM35 mechanical movement, hand-wound with a power reserve of about 72 hours. The 6 o’clock area on the front and the entire back of the watch is designed to clearly see the movement inside. Set of 8 watches sold for about 2.7 million USD.

Tourbillon watch making process costs 150,000 USD To produce an 18-carat gold-plated Tourbillon watch, the craftsman must assemble the internal details and measure them with millimeter-level accuracy.