{"id":35985,"date":"2020-01-02T12:15:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T10:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/non-classe-en-en\/christian-le-squer-chef-au-v-paris.html"},"modified":"2020-01-02T12:41:12","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T10:41:12","slug":"christian-le-squer-chef-au-v-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/business-n-en\/interview-2\/christian-le-squer-chef-au-v-paris.html","title":{"rendered":"Christian Le Squer – Head of the V (Paris)"},"content":{"rendered":"

R<\/span>ight off the bat, the Michelin three-star chef of the V emphasizes that the time factor is essential in the field of haute cuisine<\/i>, as much in its creations and preparations as in the history of its dishes. While the latter may be ephemeral creations, they become indelible memories, sentimental \u201ctime-keepers\u201d that accompany us for a lifetime. Chef Le Squer has always nurtured a strong penchant for watches, especially in the Michelin-star stages of his professional life, which have been marked at each new level with a new model.<\/p>\n

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What was the first watch you owned ?<\/b><\/p>\n

As far as I remember, at the start of my career I was especially fond of a Seiko diver\u2019s watch. As a native of Brittany, water and the ocean are an essential part of my life and this steel, masculine, water-resistant watch with its refined design suited me perfectly.<\/p>\n

Which model did you choose to celebrate your first <\/b>Michelin star ?<\/b><\/p>\n

At that time, I was in charge of the kitchens at Caf\u00e9 de la Paix and I was terribly attracted to Jaeger-Le-Coultre\u2019s Reverso Grande Taille (large-size) models, so I treated myself to one to mark this first success. I still wear it, as it reminds me of the importance of resilience, of a job well done and of constantly moving ahead.<\/p>\n

And for the second star you earned while still at the <\/b>Caf\u00e9 de la Paix ?<\/b><\/p>\n

I must have been ahead of my time (laughs) as I was not yet 40 and nonetheless bought myself a Rolex Submariner. There was this impression of sustainability, reliability and the quintessence of Swiss Made. This elegant, sporty and definitely easy-wear model was to bring me luck.<\/p>\n

How about when you got your first third star at Ledoyen ?<\/b><\/p>\n

I remained firmly attached to Swiss watchmaking expertise and this time it was a Piaget Protocole XL in white gold that found its place on my wrist. I immediately liked the rectangular design ; it exuded a two-fold aura of strength and discretion. It\u2019s one of my favorite watches.<\/p>\n

So your arrival at the V rewarded by a third star <\/b>deserved another watch ? <\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s a kind of ritual. As you know, haute cuisine <\/i>cultivates a level of excellence that requires energy, time and commands respect for its own sake, its dishes, its teams and above all its customers. Treating myself to a watch is probably a gentle way of attempting to \u201ctame\u201d time, which has since the start of my career become a kind of friend. I therefore chose a new Piaget Emperador Coussin model, and I\u2019m actually wearing it today\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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