Blancpain presents Ladybird Colors as a tribute to an iconic ladies’ watch from the Swiss watch manufacture.
Introduced in 1956, the Ladybird watch revolutionised watchmaking by offering the world the smallest round movement of its era. This brilliant achievement was the initiative of an audacious duo, Betty Fiechter and her nephew Jean-Jacques Fiechter. Their vision and talents resulted in numerous triumphs while jointly running the Manufacture, including several ladies’ models and the first modern diver’s watch: the Fifty Fathoms launched in 1953.
The white mother-of-pearl dial of the new Ladybird Colors watch is adorned with slightly rounded applied gold Arabic numerals, sized to form an asymmetrical hour circle crowned by the number 12. A band of diamonds highlights the hour-markers while embracing the hands, those displaying the hours and minutes are shaped like hollowed-out sage leaves – a signature Blancpain attribute.
The red or white gold case has also been carefully designed to guarantee harmonious proportions. Its 34.9 mm diameter ensures a generous display of the watch’s finery, while at the same time offering flexibility and adjusting to a wide range of wrists.
It is further distinguished by a bezel, lugs and crown set with 59 diamonds totalling over 2 carats. A true jewellery watch, the Ladybird Colors features high-end gem-setting in which each parameter is meticulously hand-crafted. This watch has a rose-cut diamond fitted on the crown.
The demanding level of finishing applied to the dial and case of the Ladybird Colors is reflected in its movement, in-house Calibre 1153, which is renowned for its slenderness and its generous four-day power reserve, as well as its silicon balance spring.
Rich in both structure and contrasts, it combines a circular-grained mainplate with chamfered, satin-brushed bridges adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif. The exclusive open-worked gold oscillating weight matches the circular patterns of the watch face.
Specifically developed to meet the wishes and expectations of contemporary women, the Ladybird Colors is available in seven colourful case and strap combinations.
According to personal preference, the red gold model is available with a choice of peacock green, midnight blue or satin-white alligator leather strap, while the white gold version can be paired with a lemon yellow, tangerine orange, lilac or satin-white alligator leather strap. Each wristband is fitted with a gold pin buckle or folding clasp set with nine diamonds.
Patek Philippe presents a new Aquanaut Luce automatic watch with a larger diameter case and a new integrated matt-white strap.
The Aquanaut Luce with a self-winding mechanical movement was launched in 2010 by a rose-gold model with a chocolate brown dial and strap (5068R-001), joined in 2013 by a version in white (5068R-010). The new model released in 2021 features a 38.8 mm diameter (up from the previous 35.6 mm) case on an integrated strap that continues the visual harmony of the design.
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The rose-gold case, water-resistant to 120 m, contrasts the polished finish on its flat surfaces with a satin-brushed finish on the flanks. The emblematic rounded octagonal bezel has a polished beveled edge and sparkles with 48 Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~1.11 ct) set with textbook precision.
A dial in matt white with the embossed Aquanaut motif forms a luxurious backdrop to rose-gold applied Arabic numerals and rose-gold baton-style hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating. A slender rose-gilt sweep-seconds hand completes the time display, while the date appears in an aperture at 3 o’clock.
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This sporty, elegant timepiece is powered by the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement. Introduced in 2019, this caliber is endowed with a number of technical innovations and optimizations (two of which are patented) relating particularly to the winding system.
The presence of a stop-seconds device, which stops the balance when the crown is pulled out, enables the user to set the time to the second. A sapphire-crystal back reveals the movement’s architecture and flawless hand-finish.
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The watch is worn on an integrated matt-white strap made of an ultra-resistant composite material with a patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches. The new Aquanaut Luce Reference 5268/200R-001 replaces the two previous 5068 references in the collection.
Technical details
Model: Aquanaut Luce automatic in rose gold, Reference 5268/200R-001
Movement
Caliber 26-330 S C
Self-winding mechanical movement with sweep seconds and with date in an aperture
Diameter: 27 mm
Height: 3.3 mm
Number of parts: 212
Number of jewels: 30
Power reserve: Min. 35 hours / max. 45 hours
Winding rotor: Central rotor in 21K gold, unidirectional winding
Frequency: 28 800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz)
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance spring: Spiromax® (in Silinvar®)
Balance spring stud: Adjustable
Displays
By hands: hours, minutes and sweep seconds
By aperture: date at 3 o’clock
Crown functions
Three-positions crown:
• Unscrewed: manual winding
• Pulled out half way: correcting the date
• Pulled out all the way: setting the time
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal
Case
18K rose gold
Bezel set with 48 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~1.11 ct)
Screw-down crown
Water-resistant to 120 m (12 bars)
Case dimensions: Diameter (10–4 o’clock): 38.8 mm
Width (9 –3 o’clock with crown): 40.95 mm
Length (across lugs): 45.4 mm
Height: 8.5 mm
Width between lugs: 19.03 mm
Dial
Brass with Aquanaut pattern embossed and varnished in matt white
Applied Arabic numerals in 18K rose gold
Baton-style hour and minute hands in 18K rose gold with Superluminova® luminescent coating
Arrow-style seconds hand with counterpoise in Pfinodal, gilded with rose gold
Strap
Composite material ultra-resistant to water, ultraviolet radiation and wear, with raised checkerboard pattern in matt white
Patented fold-over clasp in 18K rose gold, secured by four independent catches
Aquanaut Luce, the modern, sporty chic watch collection from Patek Philippe, has enjoyed outstanding success with women since its induction. The Geneva manufacture is now revisiting the original design of 2004 in a new generation of quartz-powered models in steel.
Since its launch in 2004, the ladies’ quartz-driven Aquanaut Luce in steel Reference 5067 has appeared in a range of colors (including black, safari brown, pearly white and blue-gray).
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Patek Philippe is giving fresh allure to this flagship model of modern sporty chic by endowing it with an enlarged diameter of 38.8 mm (previously 35.6 mm) and an integrated strap whose contours follow the curvature of the case and the lugs. From now on a new, larger case and an integrated strap will equip every Aquanaut Luce (except the Haute Joaillerie models).
The new Aquanaut Luce Reference 5267/200A comes with matching dial and strap in a choice of three colors: black (5267/200A-001), matt white (5267/200A-010) and khaki green (5267/200A-011).
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This new shade of khaki green is identical to the color introduced on the men’s Aquanaut Reference 5168G-010 in 2019 and seen this year on the new Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968G-010. It is also a nod to the original model of 2004, “Adventurous Khaki”, a slightly different shade.
The dials are remarkable for their blend of sportiness and refinement. Their embossed Aquanaut decoration throws into relief the white-gold applied Arabic numerals and the large white-gold baton-style hands with their luminescent coating. On the model with a matt-white dial (5267/200A-010) black numerals and a date printed in white on a black ground in the aperture at 3 o’clock strengthen the legibility. The steel case is adorned with a polished finish on the flat surfaces and a satin-brushed finish on the flanks.
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Water-resistant to 120 m, notably thanks to its screw-down crown, it houses a Patek Philippe caliber E 23-250 S C quartz movement finished with the same meticulous care as the manufacture’s mechanical movements. The bezel has polished beveled edges and is lit by a circle of 48 round-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~1.11 ct).
The integrated strap made of an ultra-resistant composite material features a patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches. The new Aquanaut Luce References 5267/200A replace all the previous Reference 5067 models.
Technical details
Model: Aquanaut Luce quartz in steel
References
5267/200A-001: with black dial
5267/200A-010: with matt white dial
5267/200A-011: with khaki green dial
Movement
Caliber E 23-250 S C quartz with sweep seconds and date in an aperture
Diameter: 23.9 mm
Height: 2.5 mm
Number of parts: 80
Number of jewels: 8
Quartz frequency: 32 768 Hz
Power source: Silver oxide battery 1.55 V
Battery life: Approximately 3 years
Displays
By hands: hours, minutes and sweep seconds
By aperture: date at 3 o’clock
Crown functions
Three-positions crown:
•Pushed in: normal operation
• Unscrewed and pulled out half way: correcting the date
• Unscrewed and pulled out all the way: stopping the movement and setting the time
Case
Steel
Bezel set with 48 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~1.11 ct)
Screw-down crown
Water-resistant to 120 m (12 bars)
Case dimensions
Diameter (10–4 o’clock): 38.8 mm
Width (9–3 o’clock with crown): 40.95 mm
Length (across lugs): 45.4 mm
Height: 7.9 mm
Width between lugs: 19.03 mm
Dial
Brass, with Aquanaut motif embossed and varnished in black (5267/200A-001), matt white (5267/200A-010) or khaki green (5267/200A-011)
Applied Arabic numerals in 18K white gold (blackened 18K white gold on the matt-white version)
Baton-style hour and minute hands in 18K white gold with Superluminova® luminescent coating
Bronze arrow-style seconds hand with counterpoise
Strap
Composite material ultra-resistant to water, ultraviolet radiation and wear, with checkerboard pattern matching that of the dial
Patented fold-over clasp in steel, secured by four independent catches
To create this Aquanaut Luce traveller’s watch for women, Patek Philippe drew inspiration from the manufacture’s ingenious Travel Time dual-time-zone mechanism.
This exclusive system is already a feature of the men’s Aquanaut Reference 5164, where two push-pieces on the left flank of the case set the local time. But to retain all the elegance and finesse that women love in the Aquanaut Luce, the manufacture reinterpreted this useful, user-friendly function to incorporate two innovations: a new quartz movement with a dual-time-zone function, caliber E 23-250 S FUS 24H, and a discreet, practical setting system via the winding crown.
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This device required that the electronic movement be fitted with a dual time-zone mechanism similar to those that equip all Patek Philippe’s World Time and Travel Time watches, but controlled here by the clutch-pinion that activates hand-setting, rather than by pushers. The new quartz caliber is finished with same meticulous care as the manufacture’s mechanical movements.
The new Aquanaut Luce Travel Time Reference 5269/200R has two central hour hands – a skeletonized hand for home time and a solid hand for local time. When its owner changes time zones, the hour hand for local time may be set forwards or backwards by increments of one hour using the crown pulled out to the intermediate position, without this affecting the rate accuracy of the movement.
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During the time spent abroad, the skeletonized hand will continue to display home time, coupled with the day/night indicator at 6 o’clock. The Travel Time’s dual-time-zone system can also be used to display the time in another longitude.
When the watch’s owner remains at home or no longer needs a second time zone, the two hour hands can be superposed to become a single hand, using the winding crown. In this way, the Aquanaut Luce Travel Time offers two watches in one: a casually elegant model for all occasions, transformable in an instant into a dual-time-zone watch for those who travel and communicate far and wide.
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The rose-gold 38.8 mm case, equipped with a non-screw-down crown (to make using the Travel Time function practical and unobtrusive) is water-resistant to 60 m. Its contrasting polished and satin-brushed finishes complement a matt-white dial and a matching strap. The Aquanaut Luce’s chic, sporty personality gains extra sparkle from a bezel edged with a polished bevel and set with 48 Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~1.11 ct).
The dial presents an embossed Aquanaut motif beneath rose-gold applied numerals and rose-gold baton-style hands, the solid hands with a luminescent coating. The integrated white composite-material strap has a patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches.
Technical details
Model: Aquanaut Luce Travel Time Reference 5269/200R-001
Movement
Caliber E 23-250 S FUS 24H quartz movement with sweep seconds, dual time zones (local time and home time) and a day/night indicator linked to home time
Diameter: 23.9 mm
Height: 2.95 mm
Number of parts: 96
Number of jewels: 9
Quartz frequency: 32 768 Hz
Power source: Silver oxide battery 1.55 V
Battery life: Approximately 3 years
Displays
By hands: local time (solid hand), home time (skeletonized hand), minutes and sweep seconds
By aperture: day/night indicator at 6 o’clock
Crown functions
Three-positions crown:
• Pushed in: normal operation
• Pulled out half way: correcting the local time by increments of one hour backwards or forwards
• Pulled out all the way: stopping the movement and setting the time
Case
18K rose gold
Bezel set with 48 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~1.11 ct)
Water-resistant to 60 m (6 bars)
Diameter (10–4 o’clock): 38.8 mm
Width (9–3 o’clock with crown): 40.9 mm
Length (across lugs): 45.4 mm
Height: 8.77 mm
Width between lugs: 19.03 mm
Dial
Brass, with Aquanaut motif embossed and varnished in matt white
Applied Arabic numerals in 18K rose gold
Baton-style local hour hand and minute hand in 18K rose gold with Superluminova® luminescent coating
Skeletonized baton-style home hour hand in 18K rose gold
Arrow-style seconds hand with counterpoise in Pfinodal, gilded with rose gold
Strap
Composite material ultra-resistant to water, ultraviolet radiation and wear, with raised checkerboard pattern in matt white
Patented fold-over clasp in 18K rose-gold, secured by four independent catches
During the GENEVA WATCH DAYS 2021 exhibition, Bvlgari unveiled two new Divas’ Dream watch models that combine the soft tones of rose gold with the green of malachite and the blue of lapis lazuli.
Bvlgari Divas’ Dream Malachite, reference 103521
The two new Divas’ Dreams are very Roman in style with the flowing style of their comfortable bracelet, composed of precious fan-shaped links. Set alternately, they offer a new vision imbued with seductive glamour while offering a constant reminder of the Caracalla mosaics.
The Divina Mosaica collection offers high-jewellery wristwatches inspired by the roots of Bvlgari, the iconic Maison based in Rome. The Baths of Caracalla and its fan-paved floors are the major cultural icons of this historical city. To adorn full-set dials of the three new Divina Mosaica models, Bvlgari has utilized a motif inspired by the pattern of mosaics in the Baths of Caracalla.
Divina Mosaica Minute Repeater beats to the rhythm of the world’s thinnest striking movement. This high-jewellery watch features a 37 mm-diameter white gold case made by the jewellers of the Roman Maison.
The Divina Mosaica Minute Repeater chimes a crystal-clear melody on demand by activating the dedicated slide in the form of a gem-set lucky charm. The voluptuously curved lugs are accentuated by brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds. Demonstrating impeccable craftsmanship and elegance, its mosaic pattern dial is set with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds.
As of now, the Divina Mosaica collection is also offering two time-only variants. Both models highlight the fan motif in a variety of colours, with a dial alternating between baguette-cut gems such as diamonds and green tsavorites or pink sapphires. The case, bezel and lugs mirror this aesthetic, also alternating between these two colour combinations.
Movement
Ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound hand movement, Calibre BVL 362
Functions
Two-hammer minute repeater operated by a dedicated slide
Hours, minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock
Case
White gold case, 37 mm in diameter, entirely set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds
Bracelet lugs set with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds
“Lucky charm” to activate the striking mechanism in white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds
White gold crown set with a cabochon-cut sapphire.
Dial
White gold dial, Caracalla fan pattern composed of brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds.
Bracelet
Blue alligator strap secured by a white gold folding clasp set with baguette-cut diamonds.
Movement
Mechanical self-winding Manufacture movement, Calibre BVL 191
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
Rose gold case, 37 mm in diameter, entirely set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Bezel set with baguette-cut pink sapphires, bracelet lugs set with brilliant-cut diamonds and baguette-cut pink sapphires
Rose gold crown set with a cabochon-cut pink sapphire
Dial
Rose gold dial, Caracalla fan motif composed of baguette-cut pink sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds
Strap
Purple alligator strap secured by arose gold folding clasp set with baguette-cut pink sapphires.
Stones
282 diamonds ~ 2.16 ct
261 pink sapphires (including 1 cabochon on the crown) ~12.7 ct
Movement
Mechanical self-winding Manufacture movement Calibre BVL 191
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
White gold case, 37 mm in diameter, entirely set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Bezel set with baguette-cut tsavorites
Bracelet lugs set with brilliant-cut diamonds and baguette-cut tsavorites
White gold crown set with a cabochon-cut tsavorites
Dial
White gold dial, Caracalla fan motif composed of baguette-cut tsavorites and brilliant-cut diamonds
Strap
Green alligator strap secured by a white gold folding clasp set with baguette-cut tsavorites
Stones
282 diamonds ~ 2.16 ct
261 tsavorites (including 1 cabochon on the crown) ~11.6 ct
Audemars Piguet has launched new Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph in 38mm that will be available solely in Audemars Piguet boutiques. For the first time, the Manufacture is offering a solid 18-carat pink gold timepiece with a bezel that has been set with an array of baguette-cut amethysts. These purple gemstones surround and match the tones of the timepiece’s purple dial to perfection.
This new reference, combining pink gold and purple tones, expands the Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph 38 mm range that was first unveiled by the Manufacture in 2019. Both elegant and stylish, its pink gold case and bracelet feature alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces that are the signature of Audemars Piguet.
The case houses the self-winding Calibre 2385 with the following functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date, while the pink gold caseback has been finished with a sand-blasted and satin-finished decoration and features a “Royal Oak” engraving.
The purple dial has been decorated with a “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, offering an unprecedented colour-changing effect akin to that of a chameleon – a first for the Manufacture. This is achieved thanks to a new colour treatment that consists of applying multiple layers of purple PVD to the dial. The tones range from pink to purple, passing by all the different nuances of blue, depending on the angle of the watch and the play of light.
The dial is completed by three chronograph counters, also in purple. The 18-carat pink gold applied hour-markers and the Royal Oak hands are designed to match the case and bracelet, providing an enchanting contrast with the colour of the dial.
The bezel of this new chronograph is set with 32 baguette-cut amethysts (~2.85 carats) which harmoniously blend with the purple chameleon dial. This is the first time that the Manufacture presents a bezel entirely set with purple gemstones.
Technical details
Model: Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph / 38 mm
Reference: 26319OR.AY.1256OR.01
Movement
Self-winding Calibre2385
Total diameter: 26.2 mm (11½ lignes)
Total thickness: 5.5 mm
Number of jewels: 37
Number of parts: 304
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency of balance wheel: 3Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Case
Case in 18-carat pink gold
Bezel set with 32 baguette-cut amethysts
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Screw-locked crown
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial
Purple dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, purple chronograph counters, 18-carat pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Bracelet
18-carat pink gold bracelet with AP folding clasp
Introduced in 2019, the Galop d’Hermès watch revisits the equestrian codes of the Maison with its stirrup inspired curve and appears in a new small-sized gold or steel interpretation. Galop d’Hermès was born from the detailed observations of Californian designer Ini Archibong, who immersed himself in the Hermès Conservatory of Creations.
Closely bound up with the Mai son’s equestr ian reper toire, Galop d’Hermès morphs into a jewellery watch, lending its stirrup-like silhouette to three new Small Models (20 x 27.2 mm): one in non-gem set steel and two others in steel or rose gold adorned with 134 diamonds.
Its curved case with its softened angles frames a generous dial punctuated by variously sized Arabic numerals. These are larger on the lower part of the display, expressing a sense of movement and perspective.
Vividly evoking the speed and freedom of galloping, the progressive font – powdered and finely accentuated by touches of anthracite stands out against a sandblasted background, while the hands sweep gently over a smooth opalescent surface. In a final nod to the world of horses, the 8 o’clock numeral forms the shape of an inverted stirrup.
A calfskin or alligator strap crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops prolongs the flowing nature of this creation’s aerodynamic and futuristic design.
Technical details
Model: GALOP D’HERMÈS with steel case
Case
Designed by Ini Archibong (2019)
Shape inspired by the world of equestrian tack
Small Model (PM), 20 x 27.2 mm
316L steel set with 134 diamonds (≈ 0.66 ct) or non-gemset
Crown at 6 o’clock
Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Dial
Opaline centre and grained silvered dial
Silver-powdered transferred Arabic numerals in dark-grey frame
Movement
Quartz, crafted in Switzerland
Functions
Hours, minutes
Buckle
316L steel pin buckle, 8 mm
Model: GALOP D’HERMÈS, with rose gold case
Case
Designed by Ini Archibong (2019)
Shape inspired by the world of equestrian tack
Small Model (PM), 20 x 27.2 mm
Gem-set 5N 750 rose gold case (≈ 18.4 g),
134 diamonds (0.37 ct)
Crown at 6 o’clock
Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Dial
Opaline centre and grained silvered dial
5N-powdered transferred Arabic numerals in dark-grey frame.
4N-gilded hands
The new Miss Audrey Sweet Art watch from BOVET 1822 uses a completely new material and a new process to create a dial that has never been seen before in watchmaking.
Representing sweetness and purity, the sugar crystals covering the dial of the Miss Audrey Sweet Art represents a breakthrough in engineering innovation, materials, and miniature painting – all hallmarks of the House of BOVET.
Its eye-catching dial captures the sweetness of love and the purity of a child’s carefree desire for confections The process of producing this dial is extraordinarily complex. First, the pure sugar crystals are prepared so their structure will not change when exposed to light or heat. Then the sweet crystals are chosen for size, then combined with special paints and hand-applied to the dial by one of BOVET’s miniature painting artisans. This demanding process, protected by a patent, leaves no room for error.
Thanks to its artisanal and hand-made nature, each and every dial is in effect a piece unique. A variety of colors are available, including solid hues as well as gradients.
The result is an intriguing mix of texture and sparkle, unlike any other dial ever produced in the watchmaking industry.
Both whimsical and romantic, the uniquely shaped hands of the Sweet Art form a beautiful heart once every hour, as the minute hand catches up to the hour hand.
The Miss Audrey BOVET 1822 model was the winner of the Ladies’ Watch category of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2020.
The signature 36mm Fleurier Amadéo® convertible case is available in stainless steel hand-set with sparkling white diamonds. The unique and patented Amadéo® case can be transformed into a wristwatch, table clock, or pendant all without the use of any tool.
Powering the Miss Audrey Sweet Art is an automatic movement, which drives hour and minutes positioned at the centre of the sugar crystal dial. This movement has a power reserve of 42 hours.
Technical details
Model: Miss Audrey Sweet Art
Reference Numbers
AS36024-SD12, black and blue gradient sugar crystals dial
AS36025-SD12, black and green gradient sugar crystals dial
AS36027-SD12, gold and pink gradient sugar crystals dial
AS36028-SD12, blue and grey gradient sugar crystals dial
Case
Type: Amadéo® convertible system can be transformed into a wristwatch, table clock, or pendant all without the use of any tool Diameter 36mm Thickness 11mm Material: Stainless steel Setting Bow and bezel set with 103 round-cut diamonds (~0.99ct)
Crown and strap bolts set with sapphire cabochon (0.72ct)
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement
Caliber 11BA15
Type Self-winding
Diameter 11 ½’’’
Frequency 28,800 v/h
Power reserve: 42 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes
Dial
Miniature painting with sugar crystals, in different colors at choice: purple, blue, black, gray, green, pink, yellow or a gradient of colors BOVET heart-shaped serpentine hands
Rado, in collaboration with French-Austrian designer Marina Hoermanseder, has launched a brand-new version of its Captain Cook timepiece.
The new and stylish 37mm timepiece features some of Marina’s signature elements, such as her trademark buckle and leather strap in expressive and exuberant pink, with a matching cylindrical watch case adorned with the Marina Hoermanseder logo.
Both graceful and powerfully feminine, this watch reflects Marina’s all-inclusive, daring creativity that has charmed many top celebrities. The Captain Cook X Marina Hoermanseder watch comes with exquisite details such as the rose-gold-coloured elements in the hands, indices and case.
This new Rado ladies’ wristwatch is delivered with three watch straps, in pink, black and an original, extra-long version, also pink, meant to go twice around the wrist.
This smart arrangement allows the watch and MH buckle to end up on the same side of the wearer’s arm, a neat and playful touch. The straps are all equipped with EasyClip fittings to allow for quick change.
With each timepiece, the brand is offering a striking pink carrying case equipped with buckle closures.
The Rado Captain Cook X Marina Hoermanseder watch is water resistant up to 100 meters.
About Marina Hoermanseder
Marina Hoermanseder founded her Berlin-based label in 2013. Since then, the French-Austrian designer’s work has shown bold, innovative character combining high artisanal sophistication and eccentric yet elegant designs.
The designer’s career began with a successful internship at Alexander McQueen and her designs have since attracted attention at various Fashion Weeks around Europe. Item by item, Marina Hoermanseder has become a favourite for many Hollywood celebrities, with Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kylie Jenner, Paris Hilton, Nicki Minaj and others wearing her designs.
Technical details
Model: Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder
Ref. R32139708
Movement
Rado calibre R763, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, date at 3 o’clock, 80 hours power reserve
Case
Polished rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel case
Polished rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel turning bezel with polished white high-tech ceramic insert, with laser engraved rose gold coloured metallised numbers and markers
Polished rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel crown
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Polished stainless steel screw-down case back with Marina’s signature elements
Special engraving: marina hoermanseder and her signature
Water resistant to 10 bar (100m)
Dimensions: 37.0 x 43.1 x 11.1 (WxLxH in mm)
Dial
White, rose gold coloured applied indexes with vintage style Super-LumiNova®, jubilé
8 diamonds, 125/130, Top Wesselton, VS-SI , full cut, 0.064 carat
Rose gold coloured moving anchor symbol with rose gold coloured backplate
Black printed Rado and Captain Cook logos
Rose gold coloured flange
Hands: Rose gold coloured with vintage style Super-LumiNova®
Strap
EasyClip system
Pink leather, rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel buckle
Additional black leather strap, rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel buckle
Additional pink double tour leather NATO strap, with Marina’s Trademark buckle in rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel, with her engraved signature on buckle and name on the loop
Corum unveils new sporty chic Admiral 38 Automatic watches dedicated to fashion-conscious modern women who love both form and function in a watch.
38mm watch is lighter in weight thanks to a titanium case and bracelet which gives unparalleled comfort on the wrist. Additionally, the automatic movement is visible via the sapphire case back.
The new versions joining the line-up include a pale pink dial model with Corum’s unique Grenadier Fendu finishing. It is crafted in a titanium case with 72 diamonds set on the titanium bezel and is offered with an ultra-light titanium bracelet or with a matching pink rubber strap.
Complementing the titanium Admiral 38 Automatic is a two-tone titanium watch with 18-karat gold diamond-set bezel and white dial with Grenadier Fendu motif. It is offered with either a matching two-tone bracelet or a white vulcanized rubber strap.
Technical details
Model: ADMIRAL 38 AUTOMATIC
Case
Titanium grade 5
Dimension: 38 mm
Thickness: 8.95 mm
Shape: Dodecagonal
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Open back cover in titanium grade 5 with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM
Movement
CO 082 automatic
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28’800 vph
Dimension: 11 1/2’’’
Rubies: 25
Functions
Hour & Minute
Date
Second
Dial
Made of brass
• CORUM logo applied on the dial
• CORUM key applied on the dial
• «Grenadier fendu» finishing
Hour and minute hands
Centre seconds hand with Corum key counterweight
Strap and buckle
Metal bracelet or rubber strap
Interhorn/Buckle: 18/16 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Models
Reference A082/04239 – 082.202.42/F378 PN12
Case: Titanium grade 5 case
Bezel: Titanium grade 5, set with 72 Round diamonds • ~ 0.65 ct
Pink color dial with applied rhodium-coated minute indexes with white Super Luminova
Hour and minute hands: Dauphine • Rhodium-coated • Faceted • Skeleton • White Super Luminova
Pink rubber strap with stainless steel buckle
Buckle cover material: Titanium grade 5
Buckle plate material: Titanium grade 5
Availability: Limited Edition of 150 pieces
Reference A082/04242 – 082.202.42/V800 PN12
Case material: Titanium grade 5
Bezel material: Titanium grade 5, set with 72 Round diamonds • ~ 0.65 ct
Pink dial with applied rhodium-coated minute indexes with white Super Luminova
Hour and minute hands: Dauphine • Rhodium-coated • Faceted • Skeleton • White Super Luminova
Bracelet and buckle material: Titanium grade 5
Availability: Limited edition of 150 pieces
Reference A082/04243 – 082.202.04/V800 AA25
Case and bezel material: Titanium grade 5
White dial with applied 5N gold-toned minute indexes with white Super Luminova
Hour and minute hands: Dauphine • 5N gold-toned • Faceted •Skeleton • White Super Luminova
Longines has expanded its “Art Deco” inspired evidenza watch collection by unveiling a new ladies’ automatic model with new sea green or silver dials, plus matching leather straps and a supple steel bracelet.
The sea green and silver colours respectively evoke sea spray and the open sea. The differentiated treatment of the dials is the signature of this special 2021 version: matt in the centre – with a reprise of the typical “tonneau”-shaped case – and sun ray on the outside.
The dials thus acquire another dimension, enhanced by the hour circle painted with slender, elongated Roman numerals. The crown is adorned with a blue aluminium ring that gives the case a rhythm that is visually fresh.
Finally, the Longines evidenza comes with sea green and blue leather straps, with the additional option of a supple steel bracelet with triple-security folding clasp.
The new Longines evidenza watch is equipped with Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L11), a 22-jewel self-winding movement with a power reserve of 45 hours. It drives hour, minute, seconds and date functions.
Technical details
Model: Longines evidenza automatic
Reference numbers
L2.142.4.60.2/6
L2.142.4.70.2/6
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L11)
83/4 lines, 22 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 45 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case
“Tonneau” shape, stainless steel
26.00 x 30.60 mm, 8.60 mm of thickness
Glass: Sapphire
Water-resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dials
Sea green, 12 White Roman numerals
Silver, 12 Blue Roman numerals
Hands
Silvered sandblasted
Blued steel
Straps / bracelets
Blue and sea green alligator strap with triple folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
Stainless steel with triple folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
After seven years of existence and 10 men’s creations, French watch brand Olivier Jonquet presents Galinette, an impressive collection dedicated to women.
This new series consists of simple time-only watches with 2 hands (hour and minute). They are very feminine featuring size 22×22 mm in the spirit of cocktail watches.
No stone inlaid in the case or dial. Beautiful stripes deeply carved into the steel adorn cases. Each timepiece provides a good reading of the time despite the small size of the dials. They are available with simple white enamelled dials as well as colored dials like green and pink.
Just like Olivier Jonquet men’s watches, Galinette collection offers ladies’ wristwatches featuring a square case with rounded angles. Made of 316L stainless steel and also available with rose gold PVD finishing, the watch case is adorned with deep horizontal or vertical engravings.
Made in France, these watches are equipped with a Japanese quartz movement. Each Olivier Jonquet Galinette wristwatch features anti-reflection treated sapphire crystal glass, engraved case-back and calf-leather strap.
The retail price is 550 € for stainless steel versions and 590€ for the models with stainless steel rose gold PVD case.
Technical details
Case
Cushion shaped case with horizontal or vertical lines
Material: stainless steel polished 316 L/ Stainless Steel 316 L polished PVD rose gold
Dimensions: 22 x 22mm
Engraved case-back
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Movement
Analog quartz MYOTA 5R21
Dials
White enamelled dial with black Arabic numbers and blued steel or rose gold PVD hands
Green dial with polished rose gold PVD indexes with rose gold PVD hands
Pink dial with rose gold PVD indexes and rose gold PVD hands
Strap
Black Calf Leather
Buckle: Steel 316 L polished /Steel 316 L polished rose gold PVD
Founded by Hajime Asaoka, Japanese luxury watch brand KURONO TOKYO presents SEIJI, a new limited edition timepiece reserved for female collectors.
This elegant wristwatch comes with the signature KURONO case with 37mm diameter and made of stainless steel. It boasts a blue-green lacquer dial. Limited to 500 pieces, 50% of allocations will be reserved for KURONO Contributors and existing customers. 50% of allocations will be for public sale.
The new KURONO 青磁:SEIJI is the brand’s second solid lacquer dial watch. The dial is finished in a celadon-like bluish green finish. This stunning shade was created by hand by master watchmaker Hajime Asaoka himself in his atelier in late 2020.
KURONO SEIJI is equipped with a mechanical automatic movement with a power reserve of 40 hours. The watch comes with a white calf leather strap.
SEIJI is limited to 500 pieces, with fulfilment in October for 388 pieces, and January for 112 pieces.
Allocations
2021 KURONO Contributors: 38 pieces
Existing watch customers: 172 pieces
Existing accessory customers: 40 pieces
For public sale: 250 pieces
The brand has already forwarded Expression of Interest forms to the existing customers. Public Registration of interest will be available on http://www.kuronotokyo.com from 22.30 hrs* on 3rd September to 22. 30 hrs* on 4th Sep.
(*JST: Japanese Standard Time)
Technical details
Movement
Mechanical automatic winding
Jewels: 24 rubies
Frequency: 28,800bph
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Case
316L high-polished stainless steel case
Diameter: 37mm
Thickness: 7mm (including sapphire crystal)
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 3 ATM
The REBELLION Predator S Black Rainbow watch combines the best of sportsmanship from Rebellion Timepieces’ experience in car racing with the meticulous expertise of fine jewellery.
This new women’s watch features a powerful design, enhanced by the magic of precious stones. On the bezel, 32 baguette-cut sapphires with a total weight of 3.5 carats illuminate the dial, which is adorned with a honeycomb motif inspired by sports car grilles. The intense colour of the sapphires creates a perfect contrast with the technical case, in black DLC titanium, 42mm in diameter.
The hour and minute hands are coated with luminescent material and point to discreet matching indices, making time keeping a beautifully colourful experience under all light conditions. The central second hand features a counterweight in the shape of the Rebellion Timepieces logo.
The Predator S Black Rainbow watch also features a date display at 3 o’clock. All this time information is powered by a Swiss Made self-winding mechanical movement that gives the Predator S Black Rainbow 48 hours of power reserve.
Completing this exclusive model is a comfortable black rubber strap, perfectly integrated with the case and fastened with a deployant clasp. In addition to Predator S Black Rainbow, this new and fresh collection consists of Predator S Gold 5N Rainbow and Predator S Gold 5N & Black Rainbow models.
Technical details
Model: REBELLION Predator S Black Rainbow
Case
Materials: Titanium black DLC, Gold 5N
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case dimensions: 42mm
Dial
Black honeycomb
Water resistance: 50m / 5 ATM
Movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Jewels: 27
Balance frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Gemstones
32 baguette-cut sapphires in rainbow colors
Total carat weight: 3.15 ct
With this artistic timepiece, Jaquet Droz demonstrates its mastery of the ancestral plique-à-jour enameling technique which first appeared 1500 years ago. This ladies’ wristwatch features a diamond-set gold case.
Different to the art of cloisonné or champlevé, the plique-à-jour enamelling technique consists of applying the enamel to bottomless molds. A gold dial with partitions of different shapes and sizes is created.
Each empty space is filled with different colors of enamel before undergoing several successive firings. Each passage in the oven gives the enamel its color and density. Just like a miniature stained-glass window, this plique-à-jour process results in a perfectly transparent enamel which plays with light, shadows and reflections, and which gives the motif featured as much volume as it does life. Crafted using this decorative motif, the hummingbird on the white gold dial boasts a subtle gradient of green.
Jaquet Droz created no less than seven different shades to express its summery and joyful vision of this famous bird. By choosing the Petite Heure Minute as its canvas and with an off-centered dial at two o’clock, the House offers the hummingbird a large space where it can express the richness of its tones and the virtuosity of the plique-à-jour (smalta clara in Latin).
The self-winding movement featuring platinum oscillating weight with 18-karat red gold applique is visible through the sapphire crystal window on the case-back side.
Part of a numerus clausus limited edition of only eight pieces, this 18-carat red gold watch is set with 100 diamonds on the bezel and pallet lugs. It features a white mother-of-pearl subdial with 18 carat red gold hour and minute hands. Measuring 35 mm, the case sits on a hand-embroidered green satin strap.
Technical details
Collection: Les Ateliers D’art
Model: Petite Heure Minute Smalta Clara Humming Bird
Numerus Clausus of 8
Reference: J005503502
Movement
Jaquet Droz 6150, self-winding mechanical movement
Silicon balance spring and pallet horns
Platinum oscillating weight with 18-karat red gold applique
Individual limited edition serial number engraved on the oscillating weight
29 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 21,600 v.p.h.
Indications
Off-centered hours and minutes
Case
18-karat red gold case set with 100 diamonds (0.89 carat)
Diameter: Ø 35 mm
Height: 10.83 mm
Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dial
18-karat white gold dial with “plique-à-jour” Grand Feu enamel, white mother-of-pearl subdial
18-karat red gold applied ring
18-karat red gold hands
Bracelet
Rolled-edge hand-made green satin strap
18-karat red gold ardillon buckle
Total Carat Weight / Diamonds
IF to VVSI, Full Cut, D to G
Total number of diamonds: 100 diamonds
Total carat weight: 0.89 carat
The Reine de Naples 8938 watch by Breguet highlights a tantalizing snow setting on the dial. This new feminine wristwatch is available in white gold with a blue bracelet and in rose gold with an orange bracelet.
Breguet rounds off the Reine de Naples 8938 dial with an off-center, natural white mother-of-pearl hours chapter at 6 o’clock. Breguet’s traditional numerals as well as its timeless moon-tipped hands dance upon the dial.
The setting continues on the dial flange, the bezel, and the brilliant-cut diamond lug. It can also be seen on the rare and sophisticated cutting of the crown’s briolette-cut diamond.
The Reine de Naples 8938 houses a self-winding mechanical movement with silicon balance spring and finely engine-turned platinum rotor. The movement is visible through the transparent sapphire glass on the case-back. Its Escapement wheel and in-line Swiss lever are also made of silicon. The Cal. 537/3 has a power reserve of 45 hours.
Technical details
Model: Breguet Reine De Naples 8938
REF. 8938BB/8D/964 DD0D
Case
Oval case in 18k white gold with delicately fluted caseband
Bezel, dial flange and lug set with 161 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.82 ct)
Crown set with a briolette diamond (approx. 0.26 ct)
Sapphire-crystal caseback
Dimensions 36.5 x 28.45mm
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m)
Dial
Gold dial snow-set with 384 diamonds (approx. 0.89 ct)
Individually numbered and signed Breguet
Off-centred chapter ring in white mother-of-pearl with Breguet numerals offset at 6 o’clock
Breguet open-tipped hands in blued steel
Movement
Self-winding movement, Cal. 537/3 with platinum oscillating weight
Numbered and signed Breguet
8 3/4 lignes
26 jewels
45-hour power reserve
Escapement wheel and in-line Swiss lever in silicon
Flat balance spring in silicon
Balance frequency: 3.5Hz
Adjusted in 6 positions
Strap
Blue leather bracelet with gold triple blade folding clasp set with 28 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.16 ct).
Other variants
Also available in rose gold with orange bracelet: Reference 8938BR/8D/964 DD0D
Baume & Mercier Hampton is a famous watch with a rectangular case that was unconventional and avant-garde when it was launched. It was designed in tribute to Art Deco, the famous artistic movement of the early 20th century. This year, the Swiss luxury brand reveals four new Hampton watches, offering a procession of materials, shapes, contrasts and colors, featuring a broad variety of interchangeable straps to suit every whim.
Baume & Mercier Hampton 10631
The Art Deco elements remain distinctive, yet they blend into each piece, allowing them to be personalized and adapted on a whim. The new Hamptons feature a small case equipped with a long-lasting quartz movement and a solid case back.
Baume & Mercier Hampton 10628
This refined watch features a red agate, set into the cabochon-shaped crown. This semi-precious stone is known for its grounding properties, providing stability, harmony and relief.
The small watch case in polished 18K pink gold asserts its finesse with a titanium back that protects the long-lasting quartz movement. The grained texture of the opaline silver dial adds a soft, slight contrast.
The domed sapphire crystal allows the light to filter between the gold-tone hands, revealing the Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, as well as riveted rhodium-plated indexes in a matching gold tone. The gray minute track discreetly emphasizes the rectangular shape characteristic of the Hampton watches.
The tone-on-tone overstitched orange calfskin strap brings out the beauty of the gold case. As in the other pieces from the collection, a straight spring-bar system makes it possible to change the supple strap easily, on a whim.
Baume & Mercier Hampton 10629
This Hampton watch by Baume & Mercier reveals a synthetic blue spinel set into its delicate cabochon-shaped crown.
The polished steel case brings the piece a contemporary character. Its small size, 35 x 22.2 mm, 6.9 mm thickness, and finesse, make it a delightful, airy watch to wear. Its wrap-around strap lightly embraces the wrist and fastens with a delicate pin buckle.
Its domed sapphire crystal is a subtle reference to the rounded curves characteristic of Art Deco. The grained texture of the opaline silver dial accentuates the shape of the case, of which the concentric rectangular designs create an illusion of depth.
The dial features Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock as well as riveted rhodium-plated indexes, creating a perfect symmetry for the “glaive” hands that gracefully sweep along them. Its edge is adorned with a midnight blue minute track which coordinates with the hue of the calfskin strap topped with Art Deco designs.
Baume & Mercier Hampton 10630
This slightly offbeat model offers a contemporary interpretation of the Hampton collection. A black agate is set into the cabochon-shaped crown. The virtues of this stone include focusing scattered energies and providing stability and self-confidence.
This variation is based on the same rectangular polished steel case and has the same finesse, but the effect is very different. The rectangle, echoed several times on the dial by a sun satin-finished opaline green, provides the ultimate geometric Art Deco effect. Its look is enhanced by a double minute track in frosted silver.
Its shine brings an unprecedented depth to what remains a streamlined piece. Riveted rhodium-plated digits and indexes add the watchmaker’s touch. The black canvas strap emphasizes the true uniqueness of this watch, far from traditional codes. However, it is possible to mount the watch case on a metal or calfskin strap, since the interchangeability system is available on all the collection’s pieces.
Baume & Mercier Hampton 10631
This diamond-set Hampton model features a cabochon-shaped crown, which is set with a green chrysoprase stone. The polished steel case is featured here in its small version, 35×22.2 mm. Fine, feminine and graceful. As an ultimate touch of refinement, each side of the case is set with a total of 28 diamonds, which extend down to elegantly emphasize its rounded horns.
The grained opaline silver dial features Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock as well as riveted rhodium-plated indexes, creating a perfect symmetry for the “glaive” hands that gracefully sweep around them. A gray minute track runs around the edge for a more understated look.
The watch is presented with an integrated three-row strap in polished / satin-finished steel topped with a triple folding clasp.
Vivienne is an emblematic mascot of Louis Vuitton. Having already made appearances across the luxury Maison’s iconic Monogram canvas, now Vivienne takes its first step into the world of watchmaking.
The Vivienne Bijou Secret timepiece blends watchmaking and jewellery expertise. Opening its sparkling eyes wide, Vivienne’s Monogram flower face sits in pink gold, white gold and yellow gold, with over 150 brilliant-cut snow-set diamonds.
The movable face of the watch twists to cover or reveal a 21mm white gold case. Its white mother-of-pearl marquetry dial is beautifully embellished with the iconic Monogram flower pattern and set with diamond indexes. This secretive watch comes with a cherry red, peacock blue, emerald green and white alligator strap.
Louis Vuitton has also launched an exceptional version with a diamond paved bracelet, four supple, mobile rows for a perfect fit on the wrist.
Technical details
Model: Bijou Secret Vivienne
Movement
Quartz movement
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
Secret watch
18K white gold,18K pink gold and 18K yellow gold case set with diamonds
34 mm diameter
11.77 mm thickness
Anti-reflection sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 30 m
Dial
Monogram flower dial in mother-of-pearl marquetry with 8 diamond indexes
Strap
18K white gold bracelet fully paved with diamonds, composed of 4 lines
Gem-setting
398 brilliant-cut diamonds for ~16.81 carats
Jaeger-LeCoultre expands the Rendez-Vous collection by unveiling a new homage to women: the Rendez-Vous Dazzling Moon Lazura.
Boasting a glittering new interpretation of the large moon-phase display, this exuberant ladies’ watch unites the codes of fine watchmaking and high jewellery in an exquisite ode to the romance of the night sky.
Moon phase is the most feminine and romantic horological complication. To create a dazzling interpretation of this beautiful complication, this timepiece unites the rich blue of lapis lazuli with the sparkle of diamonds, the subtle warmth of pink gold and the pale gleam of mother-of-pearl.
Created in the spirit of jewellery watches, with concentric circles of brilliant-cut diamonds surrounding the dial, the Rendez-Vous Dazzling Moon Lazura showcases Jaeger-LeCoultre’s uncompromising attention to detail.
To intensify the glittering beauty of the 36 large diamonds that form the outer circle, the Manufacture’s master jewellers have used a classical prong setting technique. The fine gold claws hold the diamonds high, allowing the light to pass through them from every angle, enhancing the presence of each stone and giving an impression that the entire circle is almost floating around the watch case, rather than anchored to it.
This dazzling ring of diamonds is further enhanced by an inner circle of 72 grain-set diamonds adorning the bezel; in addition, the upper surfaces of the lugs are set with diamonds and an inverted diamond is set into each of the crowns.
Contrasting with the icy sparkle of the diamonds, the rich blue of the lapis lazuli dial evokes the mystical deep blue of the sky at the moment when day turns to night. On the upper part of the dial, applied ‘floral’ numerals – a Rendez-Vous signature – mark the hours. Graduated in size, they form a broad arc, soaring above an elliptical band of 68 diamonds that outlines the lower dial and draws the eye deeper into it.
Here, amid the delicate tracery of a star chart, the moon plays the major role, its large size giving it a powerful presence; the pale colour and shimmering iridescence of its mother-of-pearl surface – like moonlight itself – glows against the deep blue background. On the celestial map, marking the brightest stars of each constellation, tiny polished golden hemispheres have been applied to the lapis lazuli.
Set on the edge of the dial, a hand-polished golden star – emblem of the Rendez-Vous collection – marks the time of a special appointment; it is moved into position by turning the second crown, set into the caseband at the 2 o’clock position.
The exceptional savoir-faire of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest craftsmen in moon phase complications has brought the poetic beauty of the Rendez-Vous Dazzling Moon Lazura to life with the technical sophistication of the Manufacture Calibre 935.
This self-winding movement was developed in 2015 especially for the Rendez-Vous collection. Its moonphase mechanism is extremely accurate and it needs no adjustment for 972 years.
Fine decorative details of this sophisticated movement are visible beneath the transparent sapphire case-back, including Côtes de Genève stripes on both the plates and the open-worked 18-carat gold winding rotor.
Technical details
Model: RENDEZ-VOUS DAZZLING MOON LAZURA
Movement
Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture Calibre 935 – Automatic
Power reserve: 40 hours
Vacheron Constantin presents a numbered and engraved 100-piece limited edition Traditionnelle manual-winding ladies’ watch dedicated to Mainland China in celebration of Qixi, the Chinese Valentine’s Day.
Originated from the ancient Chinese mythology, the “Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day)” celebrates the annual rendezvous of the legendary couple, Cowherd and Weaving Maiden, on the Magpie Bridge. At the romantic time being, the hydrangeas are in full bloom in different shades of purple, therefore the festival is also known as “Purple Valentine’s Day” in China. Weaving Maiden possesses marvelous weaving skills, that she weaved the clouds into a rainbow.
Purple, being the last color of the rainbow, represents not only the longing of two lovers to reunite, but also the eternal commitment towards each other as it extends into infinity. The color Purple is also a synonym for nobility and elegance in Chinese culture.
The new Traditionnelle manual-winding, China limited edition pays tribute to the romantic season and is perfectly in tune with the spirit of the collection. Faithful to the origins of Vacheron Constantin, and designed for Chinese women enamored of beautifully crafted watches that are both understated and distinguished.
Issued in a 100-piece limited series exclusively for Mainland China, it asserts its style in subtle shades of purple: from the elegant opal purple of its mother-of-pearl dial to the plum purple of its alligator leather strap with 18K 5N pink gold buckle. By contrast, the 54 round-cut diamonds (approx. 0.87 ct) finely set on the bezel make the 18K 5N pink gold case the guardian of a fleeting and wonderful vision of time.
Powered by the in-house manual-winding Calibre 1400, this Traditionnelle watch is equipped with hours and minutes display delivering precision and reliability in all circumstances.
The new Traditionnelle manual-winding, China Limited Edition, will be available for pre-order at Vacheron Constantin’s T-mall Flagship Store and also through its phone sales service (+86 400-623-1289) starting from July 15th, and will be available in the boutiques from August 7th.
Technical details
Model: Traditionnelle manual-winding China Limited Edition
Reference 81590/000R-B963
Movement
Calibre 1400
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical, manual-winding
20.65 mm (9’’’) diameter, 2.6 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
98 components, 20 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
18K 5N pink gold
33 mm, 7.70 mm thick
Diamond-set bezel (54 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.87 ct)
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Eliros collection, Swiss watchmaker Maurice Lacroix has launched four new models.
Maurice Lacroix Eliros Date 25th Anniversary
To mark the anniversary of the Eliros, Maurice Lacroix has created the new Eliros Date 25 th. This timepiece is available with a choice of blue or white lacquered dials. Moreover, the wearer can choose from a blue calf-leather strap or a 9-rows steel bracelet.
For the first time the dial design blends long batons with elongated Arabic numerals, each presented in alternating colours, giving the model a modern vibe. The hands are silver-toned or blue, depending on the chosen dial colour, and contribute to the model’s impressive legibility. As its name suggests, this timepiece is endowed with a date indication which is positioned at 3 o’clock.
The 40mm stainless steel case is slender, measuring just 8mm in height, enhancing wearer comfort. A quartz movement is housed within the case, obviating the need for manual winding and delive – ring a high degree of precision.
The new model also features the company’s ‘Easy Strap Exchange’ system, allowing the wearer to change the appearance of their Eliros without the need for tools.
To commemorate this milestone in Maurice Lacroix’s history, the case back is engraved with the inscription ‘25th anniversary edition’.
Maurice Lacroix Eliros Date Adeline Ziliox Special Edition
Keen to mark this milestone in Eliros history, Maurice Lacroix approached Adeline Ziliox, a member of the ML Crew, famed for her Haute Couture creations. Adeline has worked with Maurice Lacroix’s design, conceiving two limited-edition watches.
One of the models created by Adeline sports a black dial. Once again, it employs Arabic numerals to denote the hours. However, the designer chose to depict the odd-numbered hours with a series of pyramid-like structures, often termed Clous de Paris. A circlet, again encompassing the pyramid-like structures, frames the dial. At the centre of the dial, Adeline sought to replicate the appearance of fabric, a medium close to her heart.
Consistent with other Eliros models, both limited editions include the Swiss brand’s ‘Easy Strap Exchange’ system. Where the Eliros x Adeline Ziliox creations differ is with the composition of the straps and packaging. Adeline is a proud vegetarian and cares passionately about animal rights. When she worked with the Maurice Lacroix team, she expressed a desire to use alternatives to leather straps. This resonated with the Maurice Lacroix and its vision for a greener future.
The pink strap is executed in synthetic leather while the black strap is made from Piñatex, a material containing pineapple leaf fibre. Although this latter, highly innovative, textile still contains some man-made ingredients, it represents significant progress and clearly signals Maurice Lacroix’s desire to play its part in creating a sustainable future. Furthermore, the packaging is made mainly from recycled materials, reinforcing the model’s green credentials.
The case back is engraved with the inscription ‘designed by Adeline Ziliox’.
Technical details
Model: Eliros Date 25th Anniversary
Reference: EL1118-SS00E-120-C
Case
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 8 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Dial
White lacquered dial
Indexes: Green hour-markers and blue Arabic numbers
Hands: Blue plated
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Date at 3 o’clock
Bracelet
Milanese stainless steel bracelet with easychange & blue calf leather strap with green stitching and rhodium M-logo
Buckle: Butterfly in stainless steel & stainless steel pin buckle
Special Edition
25th Anniversary
Model: Eliros Date 25th Anniversary
Reference: EL1118-SS00E-420-C
Case
Diameter: 40 mm
Case Height: 8 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Dial
Blue lacquered dial
Indexes: Rhodium hour-markers and green Arabic numbers
Hands: Rhodium-plated
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Date at 3 o’clock
Special Edition
25th Anniversary
Strap
Milanese stainless steel bracelet with easychange & blue calf leather strap with green stitching and rhodium M-logo
Buckle: Butterfly in stainless steel & stainless steel pin buckle
Model: Eliros Date Adeline Ziliox Special Edition
Reference: EL1118-PVB01-320-2
Case
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 8 mm
Material: Black PVD Stainless steel
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Dial
Black embossed centre and sun-brushed external part
Indexes: Rhodium Clous de Paris hour-marker and Arabic number
Hands: Rhodium-plated
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Date at 3 o’clock
Strap
Black pineapple leather strap with rhodium M-logo
Buckle: Black PVD Stainless Steel Pin Buckle
Special Edition
Adeline Ziliox Limited Edition 500 pieces
Model: Eliros Date Adeline Ziliox Special Edition
Reference: EL1118-SS001-520-6
Case
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 8 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Dial
Pink embossed centre and sun-brushed external part
Indexes: Dark pink hour-marker and white Arabic number
Hands: Rhodium-plated with dark pink central second hand
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Date at 3 o’clock
Following the launch of the first Highlife models unveiled last September, Frederique Constant is adding a new collection especially for women, simply named “Highlife Ladies Automatic”.
This new release is comprised of three models: the Highlife Ladies Automatic Sparkling, Highlife Ladies Automatic Heart Beat and Highlife Ladies Automatic. The new collection features the integrated and interchangeable strap that has become the hallmark of Highlife stamped timepieces.
The new Highlife Ladies Automatic Sparkling – is intended for modern women looking for uncompromising elegance. The cosmic blue dial of the Highlife Ladies Automatic Sparkling features various specks, representing stars. The contemporary product of an original design by the Manufacture that met with worldwide success, it has been replicated and upgraded for the first time within the new Highlife Ladies.
At the centre of its dial, you can almost catch a glimpse of celestial gleam, with its delicate nuances reflected in the bezel, which is fully set with diamonds. Eight diamond index hour markers complete this cosmic and dreamlike composition.
The watch comes with a steel strap, as well as a second interchangeable white rubber strap.
Movement
FC-303 caliber, automatic
38-hour power reserve, 26 jewels, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case with a bezel set of 60 diamonds (0.46 carat)
Diameter of 34 mm
Height of 9.80 mm
Front convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Night blue dial with sparkling decoration
White printed seconds graduation, applied silver color indexes with white luminous treatment at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock, 8silver color and diamonds indexes (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished stainless steel with white luminous treatment
Hour and minute hands, hand-polished stainless steel second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet
Including an additional white rubber strap
The latest Highlife Ladies Automatic Heart Beat models capture the legacy of the Manufacture and carry it toward new creative horizons. At 12 o’clock, the pieces display the window on their mechanical heart, made famous by Frederique Constant. Known as the “Heart Beat”, it offers the glimpses mechanical movement.
Alongside this emblematic feature of the Maison, you’ll find the famous engraved globe. Two Highlife Ladies Automatic Heart Beat models have been specially created for modern women who want to embrace grace and elegance at all times.
They come in an all-steel option, or in rose gold plated steel, complete with rose gold-plated bezel and crown. Each version comes with an additional interchangeable rubber strap – sky blue in the case of the steel version and pink for the two-tone version.
Movement
FC-310 caliber, automatic
38-hour power reserve, 26 jewels, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter of 34 mm
Height of 9.80 mm
Front convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Silver color dial with globe decoration
Black printed seconds graduation, applied silver color indexes with white luminous treatment at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, 8 silver color and diamonds indexes (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished silver color with white luminous treatment
Hour and minute hands, hand-polished silver color second hand
Heart beat opening at 12 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet
Including an additional light blue rubber strap
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel and rose gold-plated 3-part case
Diameter of 34 mm
Height of 9.80 mm
Front convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Silver color dial with globe decoration
Black printed seconds graduation, applied rose gold-plated indexes with white luminous treatment at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, 8 rose gold-plated and diamonds indexes (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished rose gold-plated with white luminous treatment
Hour and minute hands, hand-polished rose gold-plated second hand
Heart beat opening at 12 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished rose gold-plated 3-link bracelet
Including an additional light pink rubber strap
Recommended retail price
1’995€
Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Automatic
The Highlife Ladies Automatic is the perfect balance of classic, sporty and modern. Depending on your individual preference, it can also be customised by swapping the original bracelet for the rubber strap supplied with the watch.
The first all-steel variation with its black dial and additional khaki strap can be made to take on a modern and adventurous look, for those who want a timepiece suited to everyday life and able to keep up with them in all situations.
The trendy second model is entirely rose gold plated and comes with an additional pink rubber strap. Finally, the third version puts the emphasis on grey, as can be seen on its subdued yet luminous dial. The steel/grey dial model also comes with another interchangeable strap, this time in sky blue rubber.
Each of these variations features the engraved globe on the surface of the dial that plays with multiple shades of light, another feature of the Highlife models. Hands and applique hour markers are touched with luminescent material.
Movement
FC-303 caliber, automatic
38-hour power reserve, 26 jewels, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Brushed and polished rose gold-plated3-part case with a bezel set of 60 diamonds (0,46 carat)
Diameter of 34 mm
Height of 9.80 mm
Front convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Silver color dial with globe decoration
Black printed seconds graduation, applied rose gold-plated indexes with white luminous treatment at 6, 9and 12 o’clock, 8 rose gold-plated and diamonds indexes (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished rose gold-plated with white luminous treatment
Hour and minute hands, hand-polished rose gold-plated second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished rose gold-plated 3-link bracelet
Including an additional light pink rubber strap
Movement
FC-303 caliber, automatic
38-hour power reserve, 26 jewels, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel3-part case
Diameter of 34 mm
Height of 9.80 mm
Front convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Grey dial with globe decoration and sunray finishing
White printed seconds graduation, applied silver color indexes with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished stainless steel with white luminous treatment
Hour and minute hands, hand-polished stainless steel second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet
Including an additional light blue rubber strap
Movement
FC-303 caliber, automatic
38-hour power reserve, 26 jewels, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter of 34 mm
Height of 9.80 mm
Front convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Black dial with globe decoration
White printed seconds graduation, applied silver color indexes with white luminous treatment at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock, 8 silver color and diamonds indexes (0.04carat)
Hand-polished stainless steel with white luminous treatment
Hour and minute hands, hand-polished stainless steel second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet
Including an additional khaki rubber strap
Jaeger-LeCoultre presents Reverso One Cordonnet Jewellery, a master piece by the Maison’s Atelier des Métiers Rares® (Rare Handcrafts™ workshop). A brand new addition to the iconic Reverso collection, this high jewellery watch unites the talents of gem-setters with the mastery of watchmaking complications.
Jaeger-LeCoultre featured the cordonnet (‘fine braid’) bracelet on several women’s watches during the 1930s. In 1933, this simple black cord was paired with the Reverso for the first time.
The Reverso One Cordonnet Jewellery reinterprets this exquisite pairing in radiant style, transforming the simple cord bracelet into a supple braid of gold and diamonds and uniting it with a fully diamond-set Duetto case.
Designed especially for women, the double-sided Duetto offers two dials, each with a different expression of the time. The watch is driven by the manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 844.
The front dial of the Reverso One Cordonnet Jewellery is constructed of multiple layers: fine golden Arabic numerals are applied to a white mother-of-pearl base and framed by diamond-set brackets; in the centre, framed by a fine filet of gold, a geometric cut-out reveals a glittering field of pavé-set diamonds. The reverse-side dial offers a rich contrast: set onto a background of onyx, diamond-set golden ‘sunbeams’ radiate out from the centre to form the hour markers.
The entire case and bracelet attachment, the bracelet itself and both dials are fully set with diamonds, while the winding crown is adorned with a reverse-set diamond: 1,104 diamonds in total 7.84 carats.
For the case, Jaeger-LeCoultre chose the grain-setting technique, whereby the diamonds are held in place by beads of gold so tiny that they are almost invisible, keeping the stones very close together, so that the watch case appears to be encrusted in a solid mass of diamonds.
Technical details
Model: Reverso One Cordonnet Jewellery
Reference: Q3372301
Case
Material: pink gold fully set with diamonds
Case dimensions: 36.3 x 18mm
Movement
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 844 – manually wound with 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours and minutes (indicating the same time on both dials)
Dials
Front dial: Mother-of-pearl, diamonds, applied numerals
Back dial: Onyx, diamond-set indexes
Audemars Piguet has announced the release of three new diamond-set versions of the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin. Each example is housed in a 39mm case, executed in 18-carat pink or white gold. The case, bezel and bracelet are dressed with 1,102 brilliant-cut diamonds (〜7.09 carats).
The dial is enriched with a “Petite Tapisserie” pattern and incorporates baguette-cut diamond hour-markers.
A light blue dial option is available in a choice of 18-carat pink gold or white gold with colour coordinated Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
The third option pairs a black dial with an 18-carat white gold case and hands. In addition to the brand’s name positioned below noon, an “AP” logo is located in the lower portion of the dial, consistent with “Jumbo” convention.
At the heart of this watch is the Manufacture Calibre 2121, visible via the glare-proofed sapphire caseback. This movement is equipped with an open-worked, bidirectional 22-carat gold oscillating weight, conveniently harnessing the motion of the wearer’s wrist to power the watch.
The oscillating weight is hand finished, encompassing both Clous de Paris and satin-brushing. The movement also incorporates hand finishing on the bridges and mainplate, utilising the expertise of the Manufacture’s craftspeople.
This includes “Côtes de Genève,” polished bevels, satin-brushed edges and circular graining on the recesses.
These new versions of the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin blend brilliant-cut diamonds and fine watchmaking in a free-spirited design, employing the many skills practised in Le Brassus.
Technical details
Model: Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin / 39 mm
Reference: 15202OR.ZZ.1241OR.01
Functions
Hours, minutes and date
Case
Diamond-set 18-carat pink gold case
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial
Light blue dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, baguette-cut diamond hour-markers and pink gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Bracelet
Diamond-set 18-carat pink gold bracelet with AP folding clasp
Setting
1,102 brilliant-cut diamonds〜7.09 carats (case, bezel and bracelet)
(98 for the case, 40 for the bezel and 964 for the bracelet)
12 baguette-cut diamonds〜0.37 carat (dial)
Movement
Self-winding Manufacture Calibre 2121
Total diameter: 28.4 mm (12½ lignes)
Total thickness: 3.05 mm
Number of jewels: 36
Number of parts: 247
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency of balance wheel: 2.75Hz (19,800 vibrations/hour)
Model: Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin / 39 mm
Reference: 15202BC.ZZ.1241BC.02
Functions
Hours, minutes and date
Case
Diamond-set 18-carat white gold case
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial
Light blue dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, baguette-cut diamond hour-markers and white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Bracelet
Diamond-set 18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp
Setting
1,102 brilliant-cut diamonds 〜7.09 carats (case, bezel and bracelet)
(98 for the case, 40 for the bezel and 964 for the bracelet)
12 baguette-cut diamonds〜0.37 carat (dial)
Movement
Self-winding Manufacture Calibre 2121
Total diameter: 28.4 mm (12½ lignes)
Total thickness: 3.05 mm
Number of jewels: 36
Number of parts: 247
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency of balance wheel: 2.75 Hz (19,800 vibrations/hour)
Model: Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin / 39 mm
Reference: 15202BC.ZZ.1241BC.03
Functions
Hours, minutes and date
Case
Diamond-set 18-carat white gold case
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial
Black dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, baguette-cut diamond hour-markers and white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Bracelet
Diamond-set 18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp
Setting
1,102 brilliant-cut diamonds 〜7.09 carats (case, bezel and bracelet)
(98 for the case, 40 for the bezel and 964 for the bracelet)
12 baguette-cut diamonds〜0.37 carat (dial)
Movement
Self-winding Manufacture Calibre 2121
Total diameter: 28.4 mm (12½ lignes)
Total thickness: 3.05 mm
Number of jewels: 36
Number of parts: 247
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency of balance wheel: 2.75 Hz (19,800 vibrations/hour)
The miniaturised Faubourg model presented by Hermès in 2014 has inspired the quintessential design of the Faubourg Polka: a mother-of-pearl dial framed by a dainty round case. The entirely redesigned bracelet consists of interwoven dots and oblique lines.
Blending watchmaking and Haute Joaillerie, the Faubourg Polka watch, is available in five versions in white or rose gold, gem-set or entirely paved with diamonds.
Technical details
Models in white gold
Dial
White gold (≈ 1.1 g) set with 68 diamonds (≈ 0.13 ct) or
White natural mother-of-pearl set with 4 diamond chatons (≈ 0.007 ct)
Case
White gold (≈ 9.41 g) set with 19 diamonds (≈ 0.558 ct)
Crown set with a pink-cut diamond (≈ 0.01 ct)
15.5 mm in diameter, 6 mm interhorn width
Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 3 bar
Movement
Quartz, Swiss made
Functions
Hours, minutes
Bracelet
White gold (≈ 27.25 g) set with 71 round brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 2.044 cts) and 12 baguette-cut diamonds (≈ 2.16 cts)
or
White gold (≈ 28.02 g) set with 107 round brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 2.915 cts)
Models in rose gold
Dial
White natural mother-of-pearl set with 4 diamond chatons (≈ 0.007 ct)
Case
Rose gold (≈ 9.49 g) set with 28 diamonds (≈ 0.2 ct)
Crown set with a rose-cut diamond (≈ 0.01 ct)
15.5 mm in diameter, 6 mm interhorn width
Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 3 bar
Movement
Quartz, Swiss made
Functions
Hours, minutes
Bracelet
Rose gold (≈ 29.43 g) set with 20 round brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 0.599 ct) or
Rose gold (≈ 29.96 g), non-set
During this year’s Watches & Wonders digital event, Piaget launched six spectacular Piaget Limelight Gala Limited Editions. These creations combine high watchmaking and high jewellery.
Piaget Limelight Gala was first unveiled in the seventies with a now-iconic design incorporating sensual lines, a cambered case, and asymmetrical lugs. Almost half a century later and the Limelight Gala continues to turn heads with its perfectly integrated gold case and bracelet, and lugs adorned with exquisite gemstones.
The name of the collection was inspired by the Piaget Society and its fabulous parties with film stars, artists, clients, and friends of the Maison who shared a certain art de vivre. Celebrities such as Salvador Dali, Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Cary Grant, and Sami Davis Jr., would join Piaget for these unforgettable moments together.
Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Limited Editions
This year Piaget presents three delightful new coloured Limelight Gala Precious timepieces in blue, yellow, and pink. The three colours follow the course of the sun throughout the day, with blue for the morning sky, yellow representing the sun at its zenith, and pink depicting the glow of the setting sun.
Each model is adorned with a flowing gradient of coloured sapphires and diamonds that start in intense hues around the bezel and gently lighten as they reach the tips of the lugs.
Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Sunrise
Finding the exact shade and size of sapphire is an art in itself as Piaget’s gemmologists sift through countless stones to be able to create a seamless swirl of colour with the perfect transition from gemstone to gemstone. Each model is powered by the automatic movement, Piaget’s Calibre 501P1.
The Limelight Gala Precious Sunrise comes in a 32mm 18K white gold case and bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut blue sapphires (approx. 4.70 cts.) and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.90 ct.) that evoke the bright blue colour of a sunny morning sky. The dial is created with a snow setting of diamonds (289 in total, with approx. 1.76 cts.) that magnifies the reflections and refractions of light thanks to a glorious mix of different- sized gemstones.
The 18K white gold bracelet is also a work of art in itself thanks to its incredible suppleness and Palace Decor that is one of the Maison’s signature motifs. It takes one of Piaget’s artisans over eight hours to complete one bracelet.
The Limelight Gala Precious Sunrise watch is limited to 18 pieces.
Technical details
Model: Limelight Gala Precious Sunrise, G0A46183
Diameter: 32mm
Watch in 18K white gold
Bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut blue sapphires (approx. 4.70cts) and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.90ct)
Snow-set dial paved with 289 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.76cts)
Piaget manufacture self-winding mechanical movement (501P1)
Functions: hours and minutes
Sapphire case-back
18K white gold bracelet engraved with Palace Décor and with integrated scale clasp
Limited to18 pieces
Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Zenith
The brightness of the sun as it reaches its zenith comes to life in Piaget’s Limelight Gala Precious Zenith. An array of yellow sapphires and diamonds evoke all the dazzle and splendour from the midday sun.
Housed in a 32mm 18K white gold case, a gradient of sunny yellow gemstones circles the bezel with 32 brilliant-cut yellow sapphires (approx. 4.70 cts.) transitioning to 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.90 ct.), starting with the deepest yellow in the centre and radiating out along the lugs.
The dial features a snow setting of diamonds for maximum sparkle (289 in total, with approx. 1.76 cts.) and a high jewellery bracelet continues the colour scheme in a river of diamonds and yellow sapphires that are set in such a way that the bracelet feels like a second skin on the wrist. The bracelet includes 124 brilliant-cut yellow sapphires (approx. 4.58 cts.) and 276 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 9.95 cts.).
The Limelight Gala Precious Zenith watch is limited to 8 pieces.
Technical details
Model: Limelight Gala Precious Zenith, G0A46189
Diameter: 32mm
Watch in 18K white gold
Bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut yellow sapphires (approx. 4.70cts) and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.90ct)
Snow-set dial paved with 289 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.76cts)
Piaget manufacture self-winding mechanical movement (501P1)
Functions: hours and minutes
Sapphire case-back
18K white gold bracelet set with 124 brilliant-cut yellow and sapphires (approx. 4.58cts) and 276 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 9.95cts)
Limited to 8 pieces
Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Sunset
This timepiece is housed in a 32mm 18K rose gold case with a bezel of 32 brilliant-cut pink sapphires (approx. 4.70 cts.) transitioning to 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.90 cts.). This array of pink gemstones swirls around an elegant white mother-of-pearl dial whose pearl effect shimmers in the light.
The Limelight Gala Precious Sunset is fitted with a white satin strap and an 18K rose gold ardillon buckle that is set with 15 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.06 ct.).
The Limelight Gala Precious Sunset watch is limited to 50 pieces. The watch is equipped with a manufacture self-winding, which is visible through the sapphire crystal back.
Technical details
Model: Limelight Gala Precious Sunset, G0A46182
Diameter: 32mm
Watch in 18K rose gold
Bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut pink sapphires (approx. 4.70cts) and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.90ct)
White Mother-of-Pearl dial
Piaget manufacture self-winding mechanical movement (501P1)
Functions: hours and minutes
Sapphire case-back
White satin strap with an 18K rose gold ardillon buckle, set with 15 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.06ct)
Limited to 50 pieces
Piaget Limelight Gala High Jewellery Black Opal
This exquisite high-jewellery wristwatch features a rare black opal dial from Australia.
The sensual curves of the Limelight Gala are accentuated by a row of 91 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 5.28 cts.) that circle the bezel, lugs, and bracelet. Piaget has added a spectacular row of 83 marquise-cut emeralds (approx. TBC) to this line of sparkling diamonds, creating a sense of movement across the timepiece, and bringing out the deep green hues of the opal dial.
The marquise cut was named after the French Marquise de Pompadour for whom Louis XV had created a specific gem-cut in the shape of her lips. Since the 1960s, Piaget has often worked with this feminine and sensual cut to accentuate the femininity of its creations.
Each marquise-cut gemstone is held in place by a delicate claw-setting that testifies to Piaget’s extraordinary high-jewellery expertise. The timepiece is powered by the Maison’s 56P quartz movement.
One of Yves Piaget’s favourite ornamental stones, the black opal offers a unique crystallographic pattern creating glorious blue and green hues that change with the light and vividly illustrate the richness of the earth.
Technical details
Model: Limelight Gala High-Jewellery, G0A46172
Diameter: 36x28mm
Watch in 18K white gold
Bezel, lugs and bracelet set with one row of 83 marquise-cut emeralds (approx. 8.18cts) and one row of 91 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 5.25cts)
Dial with black opal from Australia
Piaget manufacture quartz movement (56P)
Functions: hours and minutes
Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow
For the very first time in its history, Piaget has created a rainbow setting with a spectacular array of green tsavorites and coloured sapphires that range from red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo and violet, taking centre stage around the bezel and on the lugs.
Sourcing progressively-sized, coloured gemstones of this calibre is extremely challenging. Piaget’s gemmologists searched long and hard for the exact colours, carat, cut, and clarity, explaining why the series is numbered and limited.
