LES LÉGENDES
A decision to purchase a watch does not always rely on its appearance,
its brand, or functions — sometimes it’s all about the big dream.
STORY
SOMPOL MINGKHUAN
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PHOTOGRAPHY
COURTESY OF BRANDS
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
The Geophysic has been a part of Jaeger-LeCoultre since 1958. The Geophysic Universal Time is a perfect companion for travellers, with an outer day/night 24-hour time zone ring, and 24 world time city names around the outer rim. The dial features an overhead view of the globe. The watch is equipped with Cal.JLC 772 in a 41.6mm stainless steel case.
OMEGA
In addition to being a part of space missions, the Omega Speedmaster has also left its name in the world of racing. The Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Master Chronometer features a 44.25mm stainless steel case with a black dial, ceramic bezel ring, orange hand accents, and “racing checker” outer scale on the dial periphery. The watch comes with the Cal.9900 automatic movement.
PANERAI
Mare Nostrum is Panerai’s legend as it is the brand’s first watch with a timer. This year, the Mare Nostrum Acciaio comes with a 42mm stainless steel case, a blue dial, a deep blue alligator leather band, and an engraved bezel with tachymeter scale. The watch is powered by the Cal.OP XXXIII and is water resistant to 50 metres. It is produced in a series of 1,000 pieces only.
LA FÉMININE
For women, a watch’s purpose is not just to tell the time —
it is also a piece of accessories that add a touch of sparkle to their appearance.
The trend today is all about sparkle, luxury, and top-notch movement.
BREGUET
Breguet introduces a luxury timepiece — the Tradition Dame 7038. Visible through a clear caseback, is a Breguet Caliber which is a result of over 200 years of fine watchmaking. The design contains a small dial of mother-of-pearl, showing the hours and minutes. You will see retrograde seconds at the 10 o’clock position. The movement is in silicon. The case is 18K rose gold, 37mm in size, and the bezel is set with 68 brilliant-cut diamonds.
IWC
Featuring the moon and diamonds, the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 from IWC is an interpretation of women’s obsession. Offering hours, minutes, seconds and moon phase, it features a silver-plated dial. The automatic movement is housed in a 36mm stainless steel case, set with 54 diamonds. The dark brown alligator leather strap is made by Santoni.
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
The Rendez-Vous Collection for women from Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Rendez-Vous Moon in 18K pink gold case, 36mm in size. Featuring the enigmatic moon, it displays the moon phase on the large window on the mother-of-pearl dial. The exceptional finishes may be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback. The watch set with 150 diamonds in total.
MADEMOISELLE
What are the must-have items of the season? Check out these feminine
and luxurious offerings for everyday glamour.
EMILE CHOURIET
Emile Chouriet is never ordinary. The Fair Lady watch comes with a 29mm stainless steel case in a stylish design. Water resistant to 30 metres, the bezel and bracelet are in stainless steel. The silver dial is inspired by the majestic lotus flower. The watch is decorated with 100 gleaming diamonds.
FRÉDÉRIQUE CONSTANT
A smartwatch does not have to look techy. Frédérique Constant presents the Horological Smartwatch, a luxurious timepiece that is as smart as it is beautiful. The genius functions are housed inside the 34mm rose gold plated stainless steel case decorated with eight diamonds. It can be easily paired with your devices. The current time zone will automatically switch as you travel across lines of latitude. It also tracks calories burned in each day and your sleep.
TITONI
The delicate dragonfly motif on the mother-of-pearl dial of the Miss Lovely from Titoni comes with a 33.5mm dial and stainless steel bracelet, decorated with sparkling diamonds. It displays hour, minute and second, using the automatic Cal.Sellita SW200-1 movement which is visible through the clear caseback. This watch is water resistant to 50 metres.
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