Force One – Winter 2023

Summary

Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old South Tyrolean who won the ATP Fans’ Favourite Award 2023, wears a Rolex Submariner on the cover of Force One Winter 2023 (Issue 39) — a Monaco-based luxury quarterly that routes from Courchevel’s L’Apogee to Koenigsegg’s Gemera hypercar.

Dafne Funeck’s Sinner portrait (pages 10-15) covers his Gucci partnership — the GG canvas travel bag with custom JS Web ribbon — and his off-court style palette of anthracite grey, cream, and blue. The “Those Fine Gentlemen” feature (page 16) traces dandyism from Oscar Wilde and Beau Brummel to Instagram-era peacocks like Ireland’s Paul Stafford. The supercar section fields the Valhalla and the Koenigsegg Gemera back-to-back (pages 52-54).

Destination spreads cover L’Apogee Courchevel (page 34), Le Flocons de Sel (page 39), and Zannier Hotels’ Le Chalet (page 40). The watch section, “For Adventurous Souls,” sits alongside real-estate pages on Monaco and a fine-dining feature on Rampoldi in New York. Art coverage includes Fernando Botero and Diego Rivera.

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Content Guide

▸ Portrait / Fashion

p.10 · Jannik Sinner — Man of the Moment
The ATP Fans’ Favourite wears crewneck sweaters, cotton pants, and white sneakers off-court; tailored suits with crewneck tees for evening. The article documents his Gucci partnership through three tournament-specific bag variations — Wimbledon (GG Web ribbon with JS initials), US Open (blue and yellow), and the Nitto ATP Finals (blue and black). If you are in sports marketing, the Sinner-Gucci model is a template for how to align a clean public image with a heritage luxury brand.

p.16 · Those Fine Gentlemen — Dandyism from Oscar Wilde to Instagram
Dafne Funeck traces the dandy aesthetic from Beau Brummel and Gabriele D’Annunzio to contemporary influencers like Ireland’s Paul Stafford (@paulstafford1). The feature connects historical style rebellion to today’s social-media peacocks. Study the transition: what was once a political statement is now a content strategy.

▸ Supercars

p.52 · Valhalla!
Aston Martin’s mid-engine hypercar gets the full Force One treatment — design, powertrain specs, and track potential. The shoot captures the Valhalla against winter Monaco backdrops. The aero numbers alone justify the article for anyone tracking the hybrid-hypercar lap-time hierarchy.

p.54 · Koenigsegg Gemera!
The four-seat “megacar” from Angelholm, Sweden, photographed and spec’d. The Gemera’s freevalve engine technology is explained in plain language for non-engineers. If you are debating which hypercar to add to your watch list for 2024 deliveries, the Gemera’s practicality argument — four seats, luggage space — makes it the more usable choice.

▸ Destination

p.34 · L’Apogee Courchevel
A Courchevel ski-in/ski-out property at 1,855 metres in Les Trois Vallees. The feature focuses on the hotel’s architecture, spa, and restaurant. Book a south-facing suite for direct sun on the terrace all afternoon.

p.39 · Le Flocons de Sel
A fine-dining destination in Courchevel whose chef holds multiple Michelin stars. The tasting menu’s seasonal rotation is the hook. Reserve a month ahead in winter and specify any dietary restrictions when you book.

p.40 · Zannier Hotels — Le Chalet
A boutique chalet property in the French Alps positioned as an alternative to the larger palace hotels. The design philosophy — understated luxury without logos — appeals to guests who prefer privacy over spectacle.

▸ Watches

p.56 · For Adventurous Souls
A roundup of sports and diving watches suited for winter activities. Each model is rated for water resistance, movement type, and strap durability. If you are skiing with a mechanical watch, the section on temperature effects on lubricant viscosity is worth reading before you choose your daily wear for the slopes.

▸ Art & Culture

p.42 · Matter and Light
A photography feature that pairs fine-art images with technical notes on lighting and composition. The images lean abstract, with a focus on texture and reflection. Photographers should study the lighting diagrams provided in the margins.

p.58 · Fernando Botero / Diego Rivera
Two art-world profiles covering Botero’s figurative sculptures and Rivera’s mural legacy. Both pieces are short-form — enough for gallery-visit context but not scholarly depth. Read the Rivera piece before visiting a mural at the National Palace in Mexico City.

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Editor’s Take

Force One delivers exactly what a Monaco-based luxury quarterly should: aspirational destination photography, genuine access to the Sinner-Gucci relationship, and supercar specs that enthusiasts trust. The weakest section is the art coverage — the Botero and Rivera profiles are too short to do their subjects justice and read as placeholder filler. 8,00 EUR feels reasonable for the production quality but steep for the editorial volume. Best for high-net-worth readers who travel between Courchevel, Monaco, and Girona, and want a print companion to their lifestyle.

Strengths
• Jannik Sinner-Gucci partnership detail — three specific tournament bag configurations
• Koenigsegg Gemera freevalve engine explanation for non-engineers
• L’Apogee Courchevel destination coverage with practical booking advice

Weaknesses
• Art profiles (Botero, Rivera) too brief for any meaningful analysis
• Heavy advertising density, especially in the front and rear signatures

Verdict: Selective read — The Sinner and Gemera features are strong, but the thin art section and ad density limit the editorial value.