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Beyond Time
Published: Volume 20, Issue 1, January, 2012
These contemporary horological offerings are trendy and timeless. Verve showcases a few modish brands whose timekeepers are poised to steal the show at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie this year....

Saxonia Thin
A. LANGE & SOHNE
The Saxona Thin is a graceful ode to the heritage of watchmaking artistry in Saxony. Including a slender and decidedly elegant case, it is the flattest timepiece crafted so far by A. Lange & Sohne. Its grandeur lies in its focus on the essence: it displays the time in hours and minutes and nothing more. With a solid silver dial enclosed in a pink gold case and sapphire case back, the piece is finished with hand-stitched crocodile strap in chestnut colour. It’s time for class!

Greubel Forsey GMT Tourbillon
GREUBEL FORSEY
Greubel Forsey’s new GMT Tourbillon features a fascinating three-dimensional rotating terrestrial globe, offering a truly original view of time all over the world. This technical yet poetic marvel talks about a completely new way of perceiving the different time zones. The plates and bridges are hand-finished with the dial in 18 carat gold. Adorned with domed sapphire crystals on the dial-side, display-back and lateral window, this surmounting timepiece is complemented by a hand-sewn black alligator leather strap and a white gold folding clasp.

Excalibur Lady EX36-82-20-42-S0R00-B
ROGER DUBUIS
Combining the power of an iconic model with the subtle elegance of a totally feminine timepiece, the Excalibur Lady EX36-82-20-42-S0R00-B from Roger Dubuis brings to you a spirit that deftly combines assertive femininity with the mechanical excellence of haute horlogerie. With three horns for the bracelet fixing, a highly distinctive grooved bezel and slender Roman numerals, these new aesthetic preferences create a subtle and feminine silhouette. A ‘perfect’ companion for time.

Masse Secrète Panther Decor Watch, Calibre 9603 MC
CARTIER
Cartier’s Masse Secrète panther decor watch, Calibre 9603 MC is a true feat of high-tech invention. With a three-dimensional panther secretly linked to the calibre, the big cat seems to prowl all the way around the inky mother-of-pearl dial set in 18 carat white gold with diamonds. Manifesting a semi-matte finish, the black alligator skin strap is attached to a white gold buckle set with brilliants. The panther stealthily patrols the hours one by one within the bezel set with multiple rows of diamonds. Always on the (time) guard!

The Piaget Polo
PIAGET
Reinterpreting the spirit of the 1960s, the Piaget Polo is both unique and richly different. Available in a combination of both pink and white gold or yellow and white gold, the collection associates the nobility of hard stones in a dial sparkling with an exceptional depth. A glowing hard ruby with deep tones signifies passion, victory and love while the falcon’s eye with shimmering shades and reflections evokes social and intellectual success. This collection says it all!

Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Volvo Ocean Race 2011–2012”
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
The Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Volvo Ocean Race 2011–2012” from IWC Schaffhausen is a functional, highly reliable and elegant sports marvel. Made of titanium, the watch is rugged enough to take anything in its stride. It gets secured to the wearer’s wrist with a black rubber strap and a sturdy folding clasp. The sophisticated sapphire glass back provides a clear view of the mechanism, also revealing your personalised engraving. This timepiece is the perfect chronograph for the courageous to own!

Duomètre À Quantième Lunaire
JAEGER LE COULTRE
Jaeger Le Coultre creates a perfect alchemy with their Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire. Arranged on an elegant and easily readable dial, the hours, minutes, seconds and moon-phase displays make it a classic watch. The crystalline grained dial with pink gold appliqués displays the date and the moon phase on a separate subdial. The water resistant 18-carat pink gold case comes polished with a satin-brushed finish and a chocolate-toned alligator leather strap. Haute on the wrist.

Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
A collector’s item, the new Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon is an exceptional piece with an absolutely pure round case that houses a complication boasting of unprecedented performances. This latest newcomer is the first Vacheron Constantin watch to be approved according to the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria. Its water resistant 18 carat pink gold case is lined with a classy transparent case back made of sapphire.?Bling it on beautifully.

1966 Annual Calendar And Equation Of Time
GIRARD-PERREGAUX
Enhanced by exquisite decorations, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of Time combines the elegance and purity of line with the originality of a ruthenium dial. It harbingers an innovative spirit and illustrates a creative freedom. The harmoniously curved case presents a remarkable silhouette that has been crafted for perfect comfort and is carefully finished to reveal the precious nature of the scintillating pink gold. It is in a class of its own.

Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days - 47mm
PANERAI
A new special edition of 2,000 pieces, the Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days - 47mm from Panerai is endowed with exceptional lightness, strength and invincible durability. Adorned with a chic leather strap, the dark brown sandwich dial is stripped to essentials. The ecru coloured hands covered with Super Luminova, reproduce the classy vintage appearance of the dials of the period. The water resistant case has a polished crystal back which enables the delicate watch movement to be seen. Truly timeless!

Tonda Annual Calendar
PARMIGIANI FLEURIER
With its timeless round shape, the new Tonda Annual Calendar from Parmigiani Fleurier automatically accounts for the variation in the number of days each month, marking the completion of the development of an innovative new complication. It features the precision moon that shines with an abysmal intensity complemented by the rose gold detailing on the dial. The face of the watch is either silver or charcoal grey and features a delicate grained decoration in the centre with a black and silvered opaline ring. It is finished with a veritable Hermès alligator strap. Perfection forever!

The RM 051 – Phoneix Michelle Yeoh
RICHARD MILLE
Richard Mille presents the RM 051 Phoenix-Michelle Yeoh watch, a limited edition of 18 unique pieces, which through phoenix symbolism, celebrates courage, will and kindness – all as a tribute to women. The dazzling phoenix which is adorned with diamonds, encapsulates the movement in harmony with the barrel, power reserve and tourbillon. The base plate made of black onyx gemstone, absorbs negative energy and produces emotional stability as well as inspiration; that adds to the artistic talents of Richard Mille. With this graceful piece, re-invent yourself!

Openworked Extra Thin Royal Oak Limited Edition
AUDEMARS PIGUET
Audemars Piguet unveils the Openworked Extra Thin Royal Oak for its platinum anniversary issued in a limited series of just 40. The alluring anthracite colour, achieved by galvanic treatment, lends a resolutely contemporary aesthetic to the wristy offering. The monobloc oscillating weight bears the raised inscription ‘AP Royal Oak 1972-2012’. Fitted between the bezel and case, the tapering bracelet is exquisitely elegant and appealing for your visual senses. Experience the supreme!

ExoTourbillon Chronographe
MONT BLANC
Delightfully surprising and trailblazing, Mont Blanc’s new ExoTourbillon Chronographe is a regulator watch with a large axial minute-hand and a distinct hour display. Featuring an indicator for the time in a second time zone and subdial for the seconds, it also boasts of an absolutely unprecedented tourbillon. With this new innovation, enjoy the spectacular vista of a large balance that’s free to oscillate and turn around its own axis. It exudes confidence to the core.

Charms Mini
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Charms Mini is like a secret amulet that reinvents the idea of precious moments. The tantalising Alhambra motif on the dial is a symbol of true love, good health, and fortune which keeps the pace of life’s happiest moments. Hand-set with diamonds in a double row or entirely pavé-set, the charm has a playful movement around the rose gold watch case which captures light while bringing sheer luck. The lucky clover motif is replicated in the guilloché sunburst dial which refines luxurious femininity. With the interchangeable strap colours to suit your mood, it’s the time to get lucky!

The Hampton Collection
BAUME & MERCIER
The Hampton Collection fully captures the spirit of living out one’s style unostentatiously, yet self assertively. Made of satin-finished polished steel, the wristband of the ladies watches extends from the case to the outer links. Allowing for them to be personalised with a message, the case back is decorated with a ‘Sundeck décor’ designed by Baume & Mercier. The men’s pieces exist in a self-winding version with counters sporting just a touch of red to dress up the dial.

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