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Watches: Time to shine

30 Nov 2012

Having a classic designer watch under the cuff of your shirt is a tasteful and subtle way of impressing clients and associates. Here, Business Traveller compiles a list of some of the most recently released top-of-the-range timepieces from leading brands.

Rotonde de Cartier

Part of the Cartier d’Art collection, this limited-edition, 42mm, 18-carat white gold watch invites you to unleash your wild side with a tiger motif on the dial worked in enamel grisaille. The crown is bejewelled with a cabochon sapphire, reflecting the navy tinge of the tiger’s visage. The strap is made from semi-matte black alligator skin, in keeping with the predator theme. Mechanically, this watch is a manual-wind and is water resistant to 30 metres.

www.cartier.com

Price: US$84,499

Patek Philippe Nautilus

This sleek and stylish watch has a softly shimmering silver and white tone, allowing the wearer to exude subtle flashes of shining light. The gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating and sapphire-crystal case back add to its understated charm. The 40mm dial also displays the date in aperture and features a sweep seconds hand. This timepiece is water resistant to 120 metres and functions through a mechanical self-winding movement.

www.patek.com

Price: US$28,733

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 17 – Jack Heuer 80th Birthday

This watch embodies a legacy of passion and entrepreneurial spirit. Jack Heuer, the man behind TAG Heuer’s most classic timepieces, has designed a 41mm chronograph in celebration of his 80 years of life. Bearing many of the timeless characteristics of the original Carrera, the sun-ray grey dial stands out with its Heuer logo and splashes of vermillion. In addition, the reverse of the dial bears Jack’s signature, together with the Heuer family coat of arms from the 15th century.

www.tagheuer.com

Price: US$5,302

Rado HyperChrome Automatic Chronograph

This is the ultimate choice for those who favour a sportier style, but still expect the highest standards of design and sophistication embodied in a precious watch. This item is a bit bulkier than the other selections, with a dial that measures 45mm and a “monobloc” case made from Rado HyperChrome, allowing its wearer to make an extra statement. It combines black polished high-tech ceramics with stainless steel, 25 curved sapphire crystals, and water resistance to 100 metres.

www.rado.com

Price: US$4,670

 

Piaget Hong Kong edition

To mark the opening of its Asian flagship boutique in Hong Kong, Piaget has released a 10-piece limited-edition watch featuring the city’s iconic skyline. This product’s design is a showcase of Piaget’s master craftsmanship, combining enamelling, engraving and gem-setting. The 38mm white gold dial sparkles with 78 diamonds, enhanced by a black alligator leather strap complete with white gold pin buckle. It also features an ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound movement.

www.piaget.com

Price: US$67,341

Tiffany Gallery

Go classically retro with this Swiss-made, 22mm jet-black ladies’ wristwatch. Channel the glamour of eras gone by with the art-deco inspired design featured on its elegant façade. The elongated numbers match the stainless-steel rim that frames the dial, creating a sleek monochrome effect. The watch is fastened with a black leather strap, and is water resistant to 50 metres.

www.tiffany.com

Price: US$4,786

BVLGARI Octo

This 25.6mm timepiece represents a break from convention, sporting an octagonal face framed by round bezel. It also carries a subtle symbolic legacy of ancient Roman architecture and mathematical structure through its shape. Donning this watch suggests confidence in non-conformity and a powerful identity. It has a date window, is adorned with 28 jewels and is water resistant to 100 metres. The strap is made of black alligator leather with a steel or pink gold double-blade folding clasp.

www.bulgari.com

Price: US$27,091

Baume & Mercier Clifton Triple Calendar Moon Phase

This iconic Swiss-made, self-winding timepiece is practical, stylish and inspiring. Its countenance is not just a façade on which to display time – the calendar and moon phase clocking devices encourage contemplation on the very concept of time itself, and the manifold ways of measurement and value it has. The sun satin-finished blue dial of this 43mm watch shifts from metallic to almost black hues, depending on the light, and can withstand water to a depth of 50 metres.

http://clifton.baume-et-mercier.cn

Price: US$4,915

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