RETRO EFFECT
The retro trend is still going strong, including in the timepiece world. Retro watches are loved by youngsters and grownups, men and women, and once you get to know these three watches, you will love them too.
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BREGUET
The Tradition GMT 7067 wristwatch in 18-carat white gold is 40mm in diameter, with a sapphire case back. The movement proper has an additional finely-grained surface treatment called “grenaillage”, finishing based on a technique that was used 200 years ago. It comes with a second time-zone indicator and day/night indicator, powered by a hand-wound movement. It has an approximate power reserve of 50 hours.
OMEGA
The retro trend is not just for men. Omega introduces Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph 38MM for women. The stainless steel and 18k gold watch is 38mm in diameter, with a pure white dial and a green crocodile leather strap. The self-winding chronograph comes with column-wheel mechanism and Co-Axial escapement.
BREITLING
Breitling has redesigned the Superocean Héritage collection to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2017 with Superocean Héritage II Chronographe 46, a powerful 46mm diameter watch with a unidirectional rotating bezel in chocolate brown colour, which matches the dial and soft leather strap. Héritage II Chronographe 46 features the trusty old caliber B13 and is water resistant to 200 metres.
IN STYLE
Women have many emotions, so have a timepiece that
suits the mood to stay dazzling in every moment
ROGER DUBUIS
Sleek, sophisticated and unique, Roger Dubuis Velvet is an 18k white gold automatic watch, 36mm in diameter. The watch is fitted with the manufacture RD821 movement, visible through the transparent crystal sapphire case back. Roger Dubuis Velvet is set with brilliant-cut diamonds, and stamped with the Poinçon de Genève to guarantee its quality.
IWC
IWC presents Da Vinci Automatic 36, a timepiece for all occasions. It features a polished stainless steel case with a diameter of 36mm and stainless steel bracelet. The interplay between the silver-plated dial, golden hands and numerals and blue seconds hand lends this watch a very modern, expressive look. The circular date window at 6 o’clock adds a touch of feminine style. The watch is water-resistant to 30 metres.
BREITLING
This sporty watch from Breitling is both dynamic and glamorous. Breitling Galactic 32 comes with a 32mm polished stainless steel case and unidirectional, ratcheted bezel, and is water resistant to 100 metres. The chronometer watch features SuperQuartz™ movement and has mother of pearl dial, glowing hands and clearly visible markers.
GOLD RUSH
Gold watches are back in trend, but in a more subtle and classic look with
rose gold colour and simple design, with a touch of retro twist
SKAGEN
The beautiful round dial and the curve of the strap give the Anita Steel Mesh Watch subtle sophistication and grace. The Milanese mesh strap gives it a retro feel, while the white dial and the simple numerals on the 36mm watch are easy on the eye. The watch is water resistant to 50 metres. The rose gold coated stainless steel strap is glamorous, while the quartz movement makes it easy to use. A must have item for the ladies.
EMPORIO ARMANI
Emporio Armani is synonymous with simple sophistication, and the AR11006 watch lives up to the brand’s signature. Sleek and feminine, this ladies’ Emporio Armani watch gleams with a white mother-of-pearl dial, 41mm in size, with crystal indexes, and intricate rose gold-tone bracelet. It is water resistant to 50 metres.
MICHAEL KORS
The Petite Norie gorgeous watch from Michael Kors is fastened with a rose gold tone bracelet and features a 28mm rose gold tone case with a glittering cubic zirconia embellished bezel. The round face displays a pretty mother of pearl dial that’s enhanced by rose golden Roman numeral hour markers, rose golden hands and iconic branding at 12 o’clock. Water resistant to 50 metres, this watch is powered by a quartz movement.
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