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Signatures Of Time
Published: Volume 20, Issue 3, March, 2012
Alluring and trendy, they track time with technological perfection and are about to set their imprint on eternity. Verve showcases some haute horological offerings on view at the Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show this month

BVLGARI
SERPENTI

Epitomising a wealth of iconic history, the new Serpenti watch perpetuates the Bulgari legend with unrivalled intensity. The gleaming 18 carat pink gold bracelet features a diaphanous double wrap-around structure, clothed in eggshell-white scales. The dynamic case is shaped like a snake’s head housing a Swiss quartz movement, set on either side with six brilliant-cut diamonds while the white mother-of-pearl dial is graced with 12 diamond-set hour-markers. This charismatic new jewellery creation coils around the wrist with precious, flowing ease.

ULYSSE NARDIN
CAPRICE QUEEN OF HEARTS

Temptation runs deep with the captivating Caprice Queen of Hearts, guaranteed to ignite a spark in the heart of any woman. Frolicking through life with carefree whimsy, at 11 o’clock the precious heart is full with diamonds while at 5 o’clock it houses the Ulysse Nardin signature. Pulsating with an accurate self-winding movement and 42 hours of power reserve, the rear of the watch reveals a view of the delicately decorated movement, as well as the romantic timepiece’s diamond-set rotor in 22 carat gold. Water-resistant to 5 bar, it is a true mechanical jewel.

RAYMOND WEIL
MAESTRO QUANTIÈME À AIGUILLE

The new Maestro Quantième à Aiguille symbolises both, Raymond Weil’s deep attachment to watchmaking as well as its permanent inspiration from music. With a flourish of elegance and sublime sobriety, the silver dial is embellished with a sunray guilloché decoration in the central zone. Blued steel type hands add their own rhythm to the dial’s overall harmony. Equipped with 33 jewels and generating a power reserve of 38 hours, this watch tracks time perfectly.

OMEGA
SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA GMT

The Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT introduces a new co-axial calibre 8605/8615 equipped with a GMT hand that can be used for compass orientation as well as to keep track of the time in two time zones. Also available with a bracelet in the same metal as the case, the dial is distinguished by a teak pattern and vertical lines that are reminiscent of the wooden decks on luxury boats. The applied 18 carat gold brushed and polished hands and indexes are coated with white Super-LumiNova. With this Omega watch, it’s time to master your watch-keeping skills.

DIOR
CHRISTAL 33 MM-PURPLE

A luxury timepiece with sapphire crystal as the keystone in a genuinely ornamental feature, the Dior Christal 33 mm-Purple exemplifies watchmaking in quintessential style. With a classy dial in purple lacquer and hand applied diamond shaped hour markers, it has a delicate flange with luminescent indexes and radiantly faceted hour and minute hands. Offering water resistance up to 5 bar, this graceful Swiss-made timepiece dons a case in stainless steel and a turning bezel set with diamonds and purple sapphire crystal pyramids. The modish bracelet highlights the royalty of its bearer. Go get it!

HARRY WINSTON
HISTOIRE DE TOURBILLON 3

The Histoire de Tourbillon 3 is a work of art that shows not only time but the nature of time itself. This supreme complication from Harry Winston choreographs two rotating escapements that guide the time through the pitfalls of gravity. Uniting three tourbillions and two escapements with different properties in terms of mass, rotational velocity and inertia, it is a gentle exercise in the balance of power. Discover the secrets of time with this ultra powerful timepiece.

ZENITH
EL PRIMERO ESPADA

Created for trendsetters, the El Primero Espada from Zenith introduces a whole new combination of dignity and style with a date indicator at 3’o clock. It features the precise El Primero 4650 B automatic movement housed in an elegant stainless steel case of diameter 40mm and a transparent sapphire crystal caseback. Sporting a haughty black dial with SuperLuminova coated hour markers and hands, the metal bracelet of this men’s timepiece uses a triple folding stainless steel buckle. This classy make boasts of a power reserve of 50 hours.

HUBLOT
THE KING POWER UNICO GMT

With its deep dial space and 3D structure that is ingenious and functional, The King Power UNICO GMT offers a new approach to displaying GMT indications. This Hublot watch uses four rotating discs that represent several different time zones where each disk is half black half metal, to represent ‘day’ and ‘night’ hours and provides the hour for three, four or five different cities. The Greenwich Mean Time is indicated at the 12 o’clock position. Available in either ceramic or ‘King Gold’, it is the perfect travelling companion for today’s globetrotter.

CARL F. BUCHERER
PATRAVI DAYDATE

Perfectly rounding off each day, a restrained visual appearance makes this Carl F. Bucherer watch a stylish companion for every occasion. The Patravi DayDate houses the CFB A1001 automatic movement, which accords central importance to the design of useful attractive mechanisms and modules. The sporty simplicity is cleverly rounded off by means of a stainless steel bracelet or black calfskin strap fitted with a stainless steel folding clasp. An expression of a dynamic lifestyle with class!

TAG HEUER
FORMULA 1 CHRONOGRAPH TITANIUM CARBIDE COATED EDITION

Challenge rules and defy conventions with the Formula 1 Chronograph Titanium Carbide Coated Edition from Tag Heuer. Inspired by high-performance Formula 1 automotive technology, this reliable and casual watch with a bold case, balanced colours and unpretentious design, sports a chronograph movement in a 42mm case. Free-minded and rebellious to the very core, the strap in black rubber bears the protruded logo and a fine-brushed steel folding clasp. Functional and super tough, it looks great everywhere.

LONGINES
L2.764.4.73.0

A part of the Longines Saint-Imier Collection, the L2.764.4.73.0 is an exceptional timepiece fitted with precise mechanical movements whose intricate workings can be admired through its transparent sapphire back cover. Showcasing a subtle balance between classical and contemporary design, the elegant mother-of-pearl dial shows the hours, minutes, seconds and date, as well as a day/night display and the phases of the moon. With a diameter of 44 mm, this exclusive model is mounted on a classy brown alligator strap to match the ethereal design.

HERMÈS
CAPE COD ELECTRIC BLUE

Pervaded by a maritime spirit, the Cape Cod Electric Blue from Hermès is reminiscent of elegant waves shimmering in the moonlight. The smooth calfskin strap and steel pin buckle are lit up by an electric blue shade radiating an intensity equalling that of the 50 full-cut diamonds which enhance the steel case. With a quartz movement crafted in Switzerland and water resistance to 3 bar, this delicate watch instantly conjures up a rich picture-postcard setting that also exudes ultra-sporty elegance.

CORUM
ADMIRAL’S CUP LEGEND 38 MYSTERY MOON

An authentic demonstration of poetry and expertise, the new Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 Mystery Moon is a tribute to women. Its magic weaves its spell as the Indonesian mother-of-pearl dial featuring a sunburst guilloche revolves around its centre, pushing the new date in successive jumps and leading the moonphase subdial in its wake. Powered by a self-winding calibre and endowed with a 42-hour power reserve, it speaks a chic language on the wrist secured by a black satin strap bearing the engraved Corum logo.

TISSOT
TXL LADY

Available in five magnificent colours, the Tissot TXL Lady reflects every woman’s prerogative of being emphatically multi-faceted. Elegant lines, polished metal surfaces, symmetrical dials and colourful accents enable fashionistas to pay equal attention to their desire for precision and their love of individualised style. Featuring a stunning patent leather strap with an eye-catching crocodile pattern and a stainless steel case, the indices and markings around the dial create the illusion of being three-dimensional. Water resistant to 10 bar, it qualifies as the perfect partner for a huge spectrum of looks.

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
VINTAGE RALLY COLLECTION - THE CARRERA PANAMERICANA FREDERIQUE CONSTANT

Inspired by the magical universe of classic and vintage cars, Frederique Constant introduces a new timepiece in a limited edition of 1888 pieces to celebrate the 24th edition of the La Carrera Panamericana race – one of the most emblematic classic car rallies in the world. Featured with a 43mm diameter polished stainless steel case, this timepiece is equipped with the new FC-435 hand-wound calibre. Water resistant to 10 bar, The Vintage Rally Collection’s decorated movement that is visible through the case, never fails to memerise the eyes. Exceptionally magical!

RADO
D-STAR 200

The Rado D-Star 200, with a glimmering ocean-blue dial and matching bezel, immerses itself in a nautical theme by demonstrating watertight style teamed with reliable performance above and below sea level. The diving-inspired design features an eye-catching case with a Swiss automatic movement, robust materials and uncompromising attention to detail – all sealed by an enviable water resistance to 20 bar. Regardless of whether you are wearing a dry suit or a business suit, sink into the maritime mood.

VICTORINOX
SWISS ARMY NIGHT VISION

Bearing no superfluous elements or glitzy gadgetry, the Victorinox Swiss Army Night Vision has been a perennial bestseller since its original launch in 2003. With an increased dynamism and purer aesthetic balance in its latest version, the built-in LED’s light up the dial at night, with a beam out into the surrounding darkness. Loaded with aristocratic features, soberly masculine in proportion and feel, the silver dial comes with a dark grey ring and stainless steel case. It is a make for the rough and tough, with a touch of class!

SWAROVSKI
OCTEA CHRONO FUCHSIA

For the sporty and ultra feminine diva in you, the Octea Chrono Fuchsia is a perfect combination of elegance and originality. Its unidirectional rotating bezel reveals the minutes in graduated and subtle tones upon a white crystal sunray-colored dial which in turn features three counters indicating minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds. Complemented by the round, luminescent index markers, the fuchsia rubber strap creates a highly sophisticated look. With water resistance to 5 bar, this Swarovski watch will nourish your style with an untouched new dimension.

BALMAIN
ELYPSA

Aimed at women with confidence, the latest creation from Balmain is a futuristic object of desire. The Elypsa sends its ellipse into an orbit with its innovative case and protruding lugs. Avant-garde, daring, and harmonious, this timepiece appears to move freely around a distant galaxy, beyond gravity’s reach. Rarely explored from an angle of 45 degrees, the dial is poised to propel itself into another space-time at the slightest tremor. With this unconventional make featuring a silver sunbrushed dial and a complementary white satin dial, dare to be different!

CALVIN KLEIN
CK ACCENT

Contemporary and graceful, the stunning design of ck accent evokes effortless sophistication at all times. The streamlined styling is inspired by the contrast between day and night, sunlight and moonlight. The round and delicately posh stainless steel dial houses a Swiss-made quartz movement. Offered with a white stamped alligator strap with a clean design, the watch has a water resistance to 3 bar and is finished with a discrete ck logo at 12 o’clock. This piece of cultivated beauty makes for the perfect all-occasion gift.

SWATCH
NEW GENT LACQUERED COLLECTION

Say yes to fun with the fresh collection of watch designs from Swatch which confirms the gorgeous use of colour and amazing innovation. Created in ten vivid eye-catching shades, the New Gent Lacquered collection combines super-sleek surfaces with a fabulous selection of fashion-forward hues, ensuring any wrist sporting these remains at the centre of attention. Radiating an endless source of fascination, the intricate inner mechanisms of the watches are fully exposed and are covered in contrasting colours. An ideal choice for every mood that makes every moment fabulous and fun!

CASIO
SHE-5512D-1A

An epitome of style and stardom, the new SHE-5512D-1A from Casio features a ceramic bezel with a lustrous high-quality look. A three-dimensional silver star with multifaceted cuts can be seen at the 11 o’clock position, while a delicate crescent moon becomes a part of the dial design inset at 6 o’clock. Dotted with Swarovski elements, this ritzy timepiece dazzles elegantly all the way accompanied by a black dial for a refined chic look. With this modish wristwatch, it’s time to bring it on!

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