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<p>First making waves in the 1960s, stone dials have made something of a comeback. With their stunning faces crafted from semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, malachite, jade and tiger’s eye these statement timepieces are exceedingly appealing to collectors. They are often unique, carved from a single block of stone and showcasing its natural variations. Their minimalist designs and bright aesthetics are other hallmarks that catch the eye.</p>


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<p>To mark its 25th anniversary, Gerald Charles harnessed the power of stone for the first time in the dial of the <em>Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli</em>, featuring the deep-blue metaphoric rock that was a favourite of company founder Gérald Genta. Carving the dial is an intricate process involving at least 24 hours of painstaking craftsmanship per watch. No two dials are exactly alike; each is cut by hand from raw stone down to an ultimate thickness of just 0.55mm, then polished by hand and machine to give the natural stone its ultimate sheen. Any faces exhibiting imperfections or not the desired hue are weeded out.</p>



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<p>Mirroring the angled, asymmetric silhouette of the Maestro case – inspired by baroque motifs – presents further challenges when cutting of the dial, as does accommodating the hands and applied hour markers and drilling out the aperture for the date window. The lighter colour tones of the markers, the stainless-steel case and the brand logo embellished on the dial provide a striking contrast to the rich blue hues of the stone dial, the blue Colormix-coated bezel and the matching strap. Snug inside this 3.7mm-thick timepiece is the brand’s ultra-thin Swiss manufacture 2.0 calibre.</p>


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<p>Ulysse Nardin’s <em>Diver Atoll</em> sports stone-cut dial crafted from chrysocolla housed in an 80% recycled stainless steel polished and satin-finished case. Limited to 100 pieces, uniqueness is ensured by each stone dial’s distinct and mesmerising patterns, with imagery alluring to lagoons, coral reefs and ocean vibes. Beautiful blends of blue and turquoise dotted with whisps of brown and black project an earthy elegance. A unidirectional rotating bezel set with 40 diamonds and 11 diamond indexes on the watch face add to the aesthetic appeal. Joining the brand’s <em>Diver</em> collection, the 39mm timepiece offers water resistance down to 300 metres and is powered by the UN-816 self-winding movement.</p>


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<p>Three versions of the Rolex <em>Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36</em> watch boast dials cut from decorative stone: one of green aventurine distinguished by a crystallised surface; another made out of carnelian with its distinctive orange hue and panoply of patterned lines; and lastly a shimmering turquoise face threaded with natural veining. All three are embellished with diamond-set hour markers and Roman numerals ringed by a diamond-studded bezel. Each features the brand’s signature President bracelet with semi-circular three-piece links and the Calibre 3255 movement that activates the instantaneous day and date in apertures at 12 and three o’clock, and simultaneously the hour, minute and seconds hands.</p>


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<p>Louis Erard’s <em>Excellence Petite Seconde</em> also offers connoisseurs three choices of colour-rich earthy materials – lapis lazuli, aventurine or malachite – for a stone dial pierced by a small-seconds disc at six o’clock. Limited to 99 unique pieces each, the three editions are pared down from rocks imbued with millions of years of history. The technical mastery of the stone marquetry involved in their creation is exemplified in the beautiful hues of the dials and their matching grained calf leather straps: gorgeous shades of blue lapis lazuli and aventurine, and malachite with a charming forest-green sheen.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


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<p><em>L’Heure du Diamant</em> watch by Chopard combines high-end jewellery with horological precision. One version of this feminine timepiece features a fetching malachite dial with hour markers and bezel resplendent in brilliant-cut diamonds whose transparency conjures a wonderful play of light. Measuring just 26mm in diameter, the ethical 18-carat rose-gold case houses the brand’s mechanical manual-winding 10.01-C movement.</p>


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<p>Chaumet’s skilled artisans craft a glorious range of dials for the extraordinary <em>Les Pierres de Rêve de Chaumet</em> watch line, which exalts the exceptional qualities of ornamental stones and their powerful presence in Asian culture and poetry. Bezel and hinges adorned with 76 brilliant-cut diamonds frame decorative faces of yellow picture jasper, red picture jasper, mookaite jasper, rhodonite, pietersite, azurite, chrysocolla, dendritic agate and dendritic opal. The imagery on the dials conjures up vivid landscapes of vast deserts, forests, the depths of the oceans and so much more, with matching alligator straps accompanying these fantastical hues. These high-end timepieces are fitted with Swiss mechanical self-winding movements.</p>


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<p>Limited to just five pieces, the <em>Ocean Date Moon Phase Automatic 36mm</em> watch by Harry Winston is undoubtedly elevated by its blue crystal opal dial. Eked out from the mining fields of Australia, this rare type of precious opal captivates further with its setting of 86 brilliant-cut diamonds and an emerald-cut diamond. A white-gold case festooned by 80 baguette-cut diamonds houses the HW3205 mechanical automatic movement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


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<p>Last year A. Lange &amp; Söhne released <em>Lange 1 and Little Lange 1</em> models limited to 300 and 150 pieces respectively in 950 platinum with a mesmerising black onyx face and matching strap. Debuting some three decades ago, the Lange 1 was noted for its distinctive off-centre dial design that represented a break from the norm. Encircled by a very slender bezel, the shimmering depth of the dark onyx gemstone in these new models perfectly highlights their sleek signature sub-dials with silver markings.</p>


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<p>Parmigiani’s latest creation, the limited-edition <em>Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum Stone Blue</em>, has been developed with the so-called golden ratio guiding its proportions and dimensions. While not actually made of stone, the sandblasted dial radiates a stone-blue hue and a cool mineral feel, undoubtedly adding extra degrees of elegance to this prestigious watch. The words “Swiss Made”, “Parmigiani Fleurier” and “1 of 25” are engraved on the caseback.</p>


Stone Age Allure: Dials precisely carved from semi-precious rocks reveal radiant hues and sheer elegance


<p>The fabulous geometric patterns of guilloché have intrigued high-end watchmakers for centuries. Engraving repeat straight lines or geometrical patterns on metal harks back to the 1500s, but it was Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) who instigated the decorative technique in watchmaking, hand-turning gold dials on a rose engine lathe – an instrument ideal for embellishing timepieces with complex and unique designs. Whether sunburst, barleycorn, clous de Paris (hobnail), tapisserie (flat-topped squares) or other ornamental motifs, these intricate, precise and sometimes overlapping engravings reflect the painstaking handiwork required in haute horlogerie.</p>



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<p>A geometric pattern inspired by the spirals of a pinecone is the sole feature on the front of the Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse bespoke watch, released in December by Parmigiani Fleurier in tribute to Michel Parmigiani’s birthday. Intriguingly, time is displayed at the back of the watchcase via rose gold hour and minute markers on a white jade chapter ring. It is also delivered acoustically through ‘cathedral’ gongs denoting the hours, quarters and minutes at the press of a button.</p>


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<p>It is the splendid guilloché, though, that dominates this ‘secret’ minute-repeater watch. Meticulous craftsmanship transforms the fine engravings into a veritable visual feast and a sensory experience. Created by a master of guilloché, Yann von Kaenel, the ornamentation is imbued with the precision of the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio – a mathematical sequence that chimes with nature. The artisanal technique renders the translucent pastel-green grand-feu enamel of the case cover rich in detail and texture, displaying spiralling geometric patterns that allude to infinity while dazzling in a vibrant play of light.</p>



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<p>Montblanc uses a special stamp to adorn its Star Legacy watches with guilloché. Two recent Automatic Date and Chronograph Day &amp; Date models come with a fetching green dial embellished with an exploding star guilloché motif that replicates an aerial view of the Mont Blanc mountain. White luminescent rhodium-coated Roman numerals and sword-shaped hour and minute hands also highlight the watch face. Open casebacks offer glimpses of the movement within.</p>


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<p>A salmon-coloured dial with a hand-guilloché central medallion and satin-brushed chapter ring distinguishes a standout edition of Chopard’s iconic L.U.C 1860 line. The breathtakingly beautiful hue of the gold dial perfectly complements the 36.5mm Lucent Steel case – a material composed of 80% recycled elements and treated as a precious metal. The hand-guilloché pattern radiates from the ornate Chopard logo at 12 o’clock and its symmetrical aspect lends a sense of balance and proportion to a sleek timepiece housing an ultra-thin L.U.C 96.40-L mechanical self-winding movement. As an additional decorative aspect, the bridges of the movement are adorned with the Côtes de Genève pattern.</p>


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<p>Set in 18-carat white gold and framed by a slender bezel, Vacheron Constantin’s Metiers d’Art Les Univers Infinis watch face is a vision of majestic doves in flight rendered in contrasting hues of red and white. In this extraordinary ode to decorative horological arts, the gold base of the 40mm dial is crafted using engraving and champlevé enamelling techniques, with the overall décor further embellished with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds. The birds are enhanced by intricate hand-guilloché patterns in gold, while gold skeletonised hands denote the time.</p>


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<p>Louis Erard demonstrates its command of the traditional metiers d’art for a second time with the Excellence Guilloché Main II watch. Featuring matte black varnish and a distinctly contemporary vibe, the interlocking square patterns of the diamond-like motif on the dial were realised in the time-honoured manner of hand guilloché using a rose engine. Each dial took several hours of painstaking and dexterous craftsmanship to complete and the machine even required the invention and manufacture of new cams. Powered by the Sellita SW261-1 automatic movement, this 42mm steel model is limited to 99 pieces.</p>


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<p>Breguet’s Marine Tourbillion Equation Marchante 5887 gloriously captures the infinite precision and fine detail of intricate patterns weaved by master artisans. Housed in a 43.9mm platinum case, the aesthetics of its black-finish gold dial are enriched by hand-executed engine-turned decoration in the form of a hand-guilloché wave motif. This striking pattern is in keeping with the watchmaker’s nautical roots, as is the dial’s anchor-shaped retrograde hand denoting the date across an arc-shaped scale. Furthermore, the platinum peripheral oscillating weight of the automatic-winding calibre 581DPE, which displays a running equation of time and offers 80 hours of power reserve, is decorated with guilloché depicting the silhouette of the Royal Louis warship, while its single barrel is adorned with a hand-engraved compass rose.</p>


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<p>German watchmaker A. Lange &amp; Söhne has elevated some recent additions to its Lange 1 line with eye-catching guilloché. Take the Little Lange 1 in 750 white gold, in which the signature grey dial pairs beautifully with the precious hue of its 36.8mm case. The patterns of the recessed guilloché dials are shimmering delights, their lines glistening like the spokes of a wheel as the watch hands rotate. Meanwhile, the diamond-set version of the Little Lange 1 Moon Phase creates the effect of snow falling on a winter’s day partly through multiple guilloché engravings on the dial.</p>


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<p>Playing with matching colourful hues, Franck Muller added the Cintrée Curvex Nuance to its most distinctive line last year. Fronting a bidirectional automatic movement and framed by a signature curved, contoured case studded with diamonds, the striking dial is beautifully embellished with stamped guilloché in a sun pattern and 25 layers of lacquer; it also has a new sub-dial around the date aperture at six o’clock. Hand-sewn alligator-leather straps – hand-set with six brilliant-cut diamonds – are colour-coordinated with the numerals on the dial, a colour scheme giving the timepieces an undoubted visual appeal.</p>


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<p>The aesthetics of Solar Aqua’s <em>Prima Abyss </em>are certainly enhanced by the radial guilloché pattern on the dial, which projects an enticing depth to the aspect of the watch. These three-level dials come in a variety of colours and sport Super-Luminova indexes and hands. Limited to 300 pieces and driven by customised F328 Peseux precision engines, the collection offers water resistance to a depth of 200 metres. </p>
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Guilloche Guile: Decorative engravings created by a rose engine empower watches with mesmerising beauty


<p>High-end watchmakers show their wisdom by releasing auspicious additions to their collections to herald the Year of the Snake. Oozing charm and reverence in equal measures, this magnificent and mysterious creature plays well in these intricately crafted new designs that pay homage to the Chinese Zodiac, and avid collectors will revel in the amazing feats of horological innovation devised to celebrate Chinese cultural identity. Remember, it is the Wood Snake that has slithered into the spotlight for the first time since 1965, giving rise to a legion of agile, clever and courageous watch owners!</p>


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<p>First up, <strong>Franck Muller</strong> has honoured the serpent by debuting an amazing-looking model, Silhouette CX Snake. This elegant 18-carat rose-gold watch succeeds in reflecting the sinuous nature of the reptile both as a motif on the dial and in a new asymmetrical case, which is an imaginative reworking of the Swiss manufacture’s statement Cintrée Curvex shape. The Silhouette CX’s curves and undulating lines mirror the writhing motion of the slippery snake on the watch face, where it appears in two dazzling swathes of tightly packed deep-green emeralds in the snow-setting technique. Hand-applied numerals on the sun-patterned guilloché dial are aligned with the unconventional dimensions of the watch design, as is the casing ring which houses the inhouse MVT FM 2038 movement. Embossed with a snakeskin texture, the hand-sewn serpentine-green calf-leather strap adds another touch to a timepiece that coolly captures the snake’s allure.</p>


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<p>The <em>Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake</em> watch maintains<strong> Hublot</strong>’s tradition of reinterpreting models to mark the dawn of each Chinese New Year. A striking aspect of the timepiece, which is limited to just 88 pieces, is a dial illuminated by a three-dimensional gold-plated snake applique that wraps around the chronograph counters. Created with the aid of laser technology, this golden spectacle appears even more surreal as the dial is framed by a microblasted and polished black ceramic bezel engraved with snake-like scales. This look and feel extends to the rubber strap, thus achieving a sinuous, slithering whole. Typical of this line of watches, the self-winding skeletonised HUB4700 movement is clearly visible through the sapphire crystal of the open dial and display caseback.</p>


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<p><strong>Blancpain</strong>, similarly, has launched the next iteration of its ongoing homage to the Chinese calendar. Housed in a 45.2mm platinum case, <em>Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel 2025</em> features a fetching green Grand Feu enamel dial with an assortment of indications displayed in Chinese character-inscribed sub-dials, including the five elements, celestial stems and leap month. Naturally, a wood snake is spied through the 12 o’clock aperture of the new Chinois Traditionnel watch. Artisans at Blancpain’s Métiers d’Art workshop, meanwhile, embossed the 22-carat white-gold rotor with an arresting image of a coiled snake, accompanied by the words ‘serpent’ and ‘wood’ in Chinese.</p>


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<p>Odes to Chinese New Year appear at back and front of <strong>Longines</strong>’ <em>Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake</em>. The watch’s vintage ’50s-style sunray gradient dial is an auspicious red, while Beijing-based artist Wu Jian’an beautifully engraves the caseback with a serpent inspired by the Chinese folklore, <em>Legend of the White Snake</em>. The accompanying words, “2025 Year of the Snake – Limited Edition – One of 2025”, are also designed to bring good luck and fortune. An inhouse L888 automatic movement provides 72 hours of power reserve and 10 times the standard magnetic resistance.</p>



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<p>The <em>Reverso Tribute Enamel Snake</em>, strictly limited and made to order, is the third timepiece in <strong>Jaeger-LeCoultre</strong>’s Chinese Zodiac range. A snake motif has been chiselled onto the reverse side of the pink-gold watch case by an inhouse enameller using a modelled engraving technique. Requiring 10 different chisels and 80 hours of work, this painstaking process is made even more arduous by a surface of glossy black Grand Feu enamel rather than bare metal. The glowing black background – also used for the dial – perfectly contrasts with the intricate details of the snake’s body. Set in golden clouds, the serpent appears to shimmer and writhe with each movement of light.</p>


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<p><strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> applies its mastery of enamelling and hand-engraving to pay tribute to Chinese culture through the <em>Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac</em> – <em>Year of the Snake</em> watch. Limited to 25 pieces each in pink gold or platinum, the timely new edition celebrates the powers of the snake with a lifelike miniature picture of a majestic cobra atop a rock on the dial. The finest enamelling and engraving techniques render a sinuous ochre-coloured serpent with matching rock and foliage on the pink-gold version, while the platinum model sees snake and rock embellished in anthracite grey with green leaves. Keeping this rich decoration unobstructed, apertures rather than hands display the time, day and date.</p>


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<p>A specially-designed serpent-shaped rotor is the highlight of the <em>Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake</em> watch launched by <strong>IWC Schaffhausen</strong>. Its 37mm stainless-steel case also houses a striking burgundy dial that symbolises the vibrant colour of fire, which in the Lunar New Year tradition is matched by golden moon and stars and hands and numerals. Powered by the IWC-manufactured 32800 calibre with a reserve of 120 hours, the watch boasts two straps – black and burgundy.</p>


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<p><strong>Harry Winston</strong> ushers two gem-set limited-edition watches starring the snake into its Moments collection to celebrate the annual auspicious tidings. Crafted from rose or white gold, the <em>Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm</em> timepieces have a spectacular dial embellished with a red lacquered serpent writhing around in a lush garden – the exquisite detailing of the latter achieved through metal leaves painted in green on a beaded mother-of-pearl background. These timely arrivals are ringed by a diamond-studded bezel and backed by the Calibre HW2010.</p>


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<p>A kaleidoscope of vibrant hues conjures the mood of the two watches released by <strong>Swatch</strong> to celebrate the ascendant Wood Snake. <em>Blue</em> and <em>Golden Lithe Dancer</em> and <em>Golden Red Bamboo</em> both come in special packaging matching their outstanding designs. The former, a Big Bold model, features a snake prancing across a dark-blue background, and the sleeker <em>Skin Irony</em> edition contrasts striking colours in an ultra-thin case.</p>


Snake under the Glass: A slew of imaginative watches slithers into view in time for Chinese New Year  


<p>Used by the finest watchmakers for more than 50 years, titanium is blessed with many highly desirable characteristics. While possessing the hardness of stainless steel, titanium is far lighter and it offers excellent resistance to corrosion and hypoallergenic qualities. Sophisticated craftsmanship enables the metal’s precise honing into cases and bracelets of the desired specifications. Its range of hues provides an appealing – and much utilised – extra layer of versatility, too</p>



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<p>A combination of strength, lightness and rust resistance explains why titanium is widely used in other precision industries including the automotive, aerospace and marine sectors. Medical instruments, like quality watches, benefit from its skin-friendly properties. Pure, grade 2 titanium or the harder, grade 5, a titanium alloy including vanadium and aluminium, is the metal of choice in watchmaking.</p>


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<p><strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> utilised the noble qualities of the metal in a new all-titanium version of the <em>Overseas Tourbillon</em>. By incorporating the robust, featherweight and hypoallergenic qualities of grade 5 titanium into its Overseas catalogue, the Maison gave a further fillip to the sporty and hard-wearing characteristics of the collection.</p>



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<p>Unveiled at last year’s Watches and Wonders, the new timepiece is distinguished by the aesthetics of its translucent blue-lacquered dial – emblematic of the line – featuring a sunburst satin-finished base complete with velvet-finished flange. Given the rigidity of the material, the titanium-hewn case, bracelet, crown and bezel required extremely careful workmanship. Powered by the in-house, ultra-thin, self-winding Calibre 2160, the watch is further enhanced by a tourbillon regulator visible at six o&#8217;clock through an aperture in the dial.</p>


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<p><strong>Chopard</strong> has also harnessed the outstanding resistance and aesthetics of this metal to accentuate the signature qualities of some of its finest watches. For instance, the ultra-thin <em>Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT</em> (technical titanium) in grade 5 titanium radiates a darker hue than steel and attributes like lightness of feel and supreme resistance to corrosion will strike a chord with outdoor sports enthusiasts.</p>



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<p>Its latest limited-edition <em>L.U.C Full Strike</em>, meanwhile, utilises the enhanced qualities of ceramicised titanium to house its famous minute-repeater movement. Achieved by the oxidation of the surface layers of titanium at extreme temperatures, ceramicised titanium is even harder than grade 5 titanium and in no way compromises the quality of chime emitted from the solid sapphire gongs attached to a sapphire crystal resonator. Joining other special editions crafted from gold, steel, platinum and sapphire respectively, the anthracite hue of its ceramicised case contrasts beautifully with a verdigris (grey-green) brass dial with a finely frosted centre.</p>


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<p>A brand with strong aviation roots, <strong>Longines</strong> has recently added a model adorned with titanium to its <em>Pilot Majetek</em> range. The <em>Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition</em> pairs a 43mm cushion-shaped case in grade 5 titanium with a signature bidirectional rotating bezel with Starting Time Indicator – details, along with the recessed dial at six o’clock, that betray a flying tradition. At back, the inhouse calibre L893.6 offers high resistance to magnetism and the case is engraved with the words “Pioneer Edition / One of 1935”.</p>


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<p><strong>Maurice Lacroix</strong> combines the fine qualities of both grades of this light metal for its new <em>42mm Aikon Automatic</em> and <em>44mm Aikon Automatic Chronograph</em> timepieces. Some sport dials of incredibly rich colours that perfectly offset the titanium hues of the case, while an intriguing interplay of finishes between grade 2 and grade 5 is also conjured.</p>



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<p><strong>Richard Mille</strong> uses the tensile and aesthetic properties of the grade 5 alloy to enhance and project the taut features of its <em>RM 17-02 Manual Winding Tourbillon</em>. The showcase tourbillon movement is housed in a titanium case; skeletonised baseplate and bridges come in the same choice of metal with black PVD treatment. In a show of modern and technical sophistication, the finely textured satin-finished alloy accentuates the three-part tonneau shape and line configuration of the timepiece.</p>
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<p><strong>Krayon</strong>’s workshops in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, have released their first titanium watch in the form of Anywhere Aurora. Powered by the Calibre C030 movement designed by brand founder Rémi Maillat, this ultra-slim watch weighs just 50g thanks to its titanium construction and the light but super-hard material is shaped and polished assiduously by hand.</p>


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<p>The smooth glow of the shimmering case contrasts superbly with an emerald-green dial that changes radiance – from pale to iridescent tones – according to the angle of the sun’s rays. This feat is enabled by an Atomic Layer Deposition process, which coats the dial with ultrathin films of select compounds that can interact with the light. Underscoring the technical marvels of this watch, a peripheral ring around edge of the dial is split into day (mother-of-pearl white) and night (deep green) sections which change length as the days pass and seasons change – a masterstroke that can be altered as the wearer moves around the globe.</p>


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<p>A satin-finished and polished titanium case, case back and bezel sets off the masterful visual imagery of <strong>Hublot</strong>’s <em>Spirit of Big Bang Titanium Dragon</em>. An amazing three-dimensional, multi-level dial recreates the traditional Chinese paper-cutting art of Chen Fenwan, morphing the watch face into a silhouette of a dragon. This fantastical motif continues its journey along the scale-like marquetry bracelet.</p>


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<p>By introducing the <em>Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver</em> watch, <strong>Angelus</strong> embellishes its Chronodate range with a new tone-on-tone colour scheme. Bezel, bracelet, folding buckle, crown and monobloc middle case are all crafted from titanium, projecting a grey hue which extends into the sunray-brushed ‘magnetic silver’ dial. The design of the latest timepiece is deliberately configured to offer enticing colour contrasts.</p>


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<p><strong>Ressence</strong>’s Type 3 <em>Eucalyptus</em> watch features a unique titanium dial in an attractive soft green hue and a futuristic look. Backed by a patented automatic movement offering 36 hours of power reserve, its 44mm case – also crafted from grade 5 titanium – is partly filled with oil to ensure that the floating hands-free dial can be read from all angles through indicators for days, seconds, minutes and hours. A textile strap is fashioned from plush Alcantara.</p>


Rise of the Titans: Watches crafted from titanium meld lustrous, lightweight allure with great strength


<p>Top players in the world of horology took time to showcase exciting new creations under the magnifying spotlight of avid collectors from near and far at the latest edition of Geneva Watch Days. Some brands ventured into innovative collaborations or considered this eclectic display of novel timepieces the ideal opportunity to present quirky designs. For others, this early autumn celebration of watchmaking ingenuity fell conveniently on landmark anniversaries and therefore represented an ideal moment for the provision of iconic new releases.</p>



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<p>Take one of the six founding brands of the inaugural Geneva Watch Days in 2020, <strong>Breitling</strong>, which is marking 140 years since its 1884 founding. At this august congregation of the great and the good, the watchmaker introduced three new limited-edition versions of models deeply significant to its heritage that feature – in a first for a brand renowned for its aviation classics – a perpetual calendar chronograph movement. Utilised in new <em>Premier, Navitimer and Chronomat</em> timepieces, the in-house B19 movement boasts a solid-gold rotor for the anniversary as well as a perpetual calendar to chart the complexities of leap years and differing month lengths. An attractive moonphase display also embellishes the watches.</p>


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<p>Each of the new iterations retains many of the features that have made the collections so desirable to watch aficionados over the years. The <em>Premier B19 Datora 42 140th Anniversary</em> model, for instance, has distinctive yet familiar Arabic numerals, while the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar 140th Anniversary watch sports a beautiful contrast between its signature slide-rule in black and its fetching 18-carat red-gold dial. Likewise, the <em>Super Chronomat B19 44 Perpetual Calendar 140th Anniversary</em> comes with many of its traditional characteristics but also a skeletonised dial, marking another landmark for Breitling.</p>



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<p>Three of the <strong>Bulgari</strong> watches at the fair encompass a disruptive musical element inspired by a collaboration with world-renowned conductor Lorenzo Viotti. The precocious musical talent has helped to craft a distinctively dissonate chiming sound for these reinvented timepieces. Their horological acoustics are achieved through a devilish musical interval known as the tritone, which offers an unsettling soundscape often harnessed by classical composers. The so-called ‘Devil’s interval’ is perfect for creating dramatic tension – plus tantalisingly alerting a watch owner to the precise time at regular intervals via this unique tonal quality.</p>


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<p>Powered by a BVV800 manufacture manual-winding mechanical movement with Grande and Petite sonnerie, the <em>Octo Roma Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon</em> automatically chimes all the hours and quarters, and can be set to repeat the hours, quarters and minutes on demand. Four gongs and hammers chime the quarters in dissonant notes. For the <em>Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon</em>, the modified BVL428 calibre means that three notes are emitted on the quarters. Last and least complicated is the two-gong Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater Carbon. All three are crafted from different materials to create striking nuances in the chords.</p>



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<p>Another novel collaborative effort, this time between Swiss watchmaker <strong>Gerald Charles</strong> and the world of motorcycling in the guise of Ducati, spawned an entirely new creation at Geneva, the <em>Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916</em>. Limited to 250 pieces, this eye-catching timepiece pays homage to the iconic Ducati 916 motorcycle, using superlight and resistant materials familiar in road racing, and displaying time on an open-worked Ducati wheel at the centre of the case. Nodding to the brand’s founder, Gérald Genta, who favoured the complication, a jumping hours calibre indicates the hours on this skeletonised wheel.</p>


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<p>Coming in a limited run of 88 pieces, the upgraded <em>Oil Pump</em> model released by <strong>Jacob &amp; Co.</strong> in Geneva retains its signature bobbing motion to imitate an oil derrick, but this visual treat can now come to life on demand via a pusher at one o’clock and lasts for a mesmerising 35 seconds. Housed in a smaller 44mm case of 18-carat rose gold and sapphire, a single-axis flying tourbillon allows for a more compact design but in no way compromises the intricately crafted effects of the gold-plated derricks, barrel and pipelines on the dial.</p>


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<p>By releasing a new civilian version of the <em>Type XX Chronograph</em> in gold and ceramic, <strong>Breguet</strong> acted on stated intentions to continue to expand the line with different sizes and materials while staying true to its aviation roots. Innovations in this 42mm rose-gold model include a gold bezel with a bidirectional ring crafted out of ceramic, a substance never used before by the manufacture. The elegant sunburst blue dial has three counters with a snailed motif to add depth, and the self-winding Calibre 728 movement – realised just last year and visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback – ensures operational smoothness.</p>


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<p>Swiss brand <strong>Carl Suchy &amp; Söhne</strong> added to its Belvedere collection with golden-looking <em>Champagne</em> and deep-red <em>Bordeaux</em> variants, providing dazzling novel colour schemes designed to entice new admirers. A notable feature of the timepieces is the gold-plated oscillating rotor embellished with micro-engraving of the façade of Vienna’s Belvedere palace. A moving date window enhances a dial whose concave rhodium-plated indexes are filled with SuperLumiNova.</p>


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<p>Another collaboration unveiled at Geneva was the remarkable <em>Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Kudoke</em>. Independent Swiss brand <strong>Louis Erard</strong> has gained a reputation over the years for partnerships that defy the norm, and joining forces with <strong>Stefan Kudoke</strong> has unleashed a timepiece in four variations evoking many signature elements of the German watchmaking maestro’s handiwork. For instance, distinctive three in-line hands on frosted or mother-of-pearl dials; a rhodium-plated railway-track chapter ring and counter rings; and typical Kudoke colour schemes are all notable features.</p>


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<p><strong>Blancpain</strong> took the opportunity to release new variants in the Villeret collection with a colour code inspired by the Vallée de Joux fir trees, a luscious canopy near the manufacture’s operations. The <em>Extraplate, Quantième Complet, Quantième Phases de Lune </em>and<em> Tourbillon Carrousel </em>all sport beautiful hues of green while retaining the traditional codes of the line.</p>


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<p>Geneva Watch Days saw <strong>Favre Leuba</strong> make a bold statement by releasing, among others, six new <em>Chief </em>references – three for the<em> Chief Chronograph</em> and three for the <em>Chief Date</em>. The ongoing reinvigoration of the 287-year-old brand sees design reinterpretations of a modernised retro style from the 1970s melded with updated contemporary aesthetics. Also, inserted at their heart are intricate movements from Manufacture La Joux-Perret.</p>


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Geneva Watch Craze: As is always the case, the timely annual event unveils a host of dazzling models and dynamic movements


<p>The fantastic qualities of sapphire have been used to enrich high-end watches for many years. Sapphire crystal, whether natural or synthetic, is one of the hardest substances on earth, almost as hard as diamonds. Synthetic sapphire is formed by crystallising pure aluminium oxide at exceedingly high temperatures to form a single crystal structure that is transparent, virtually scratch-proof, and so hard that expensive tools are required to cut and polish it.</p>



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<p>Nevertheless, major names in watchmaking are harnessing sapphire’s desirable qualities to produce innovative timekeeping instruments that push boundaries. Ultimately, sapphire crystal is favoured because of its clarity, durability and longevity, scratch-resistance, anti-reflective properties and high-temperature tolerance. Most often it appears as a protective crystal dome over the watch face and a transparent caseback to showcase the movement, but it can also be utilised for the entire watch case, the bezel, and on the hands to protect against shock.</p>


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<p><strong>Hublot</strong> has used all the fine qualities of sapphire to create the <em>Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu</em> watch. In this visually stunning creation, celebrity Swiss tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Buchi of Sang Bleu studio has transposed his three-dimensional geometric craftsmanship onto a new iteration of the famous watch, imparting depth, transparency and aesthetic distinctiveness. The complexities of the polygonal tattooing necessitated machining sapphire that stretched the technology to its limits. Despite this, the Big Bang spirit remains intact, including its 42mm diameter and barrel shape. Sapphire features prominently, from the dial, with the HUB4700 self-winding skeleton chronograph clearly visible, to its case and bezel.</p>



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<p>It takes more than 100 hours of work for the incised, chiselled, angled and faceted features of this watch to be machined into the hardness of the demanding sapphire material. Amazingly, the only non-transparent elements of the timepiece are the crown, the push buttons, the screws on the case, the 6 H-shaped screws on the bezel, and the folding clasp.</p>



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<p>Hublot has also released a Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire watch, with its seven-barrel, 14-day power reserve movement, in an alluring “glacier blue” shade. The novelty is based on a new chemical formula that retains the brilliant, luminous, transparent and resistant qualities of sapphire while also acting as a magnifier for the emblematic barrel of the timepiece.</p>



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<p>Limited to 25 pieces a year, <strong>Armin Strom</strong>’s <em>Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple</em> watch has a grey-toned off-centre dial utilising transparent sapphire crystal. Only seen in the Ultimate Sapphire editions, this material brings out the elegance of the purple main plate handcrafted in the atelier of Finnish watchmaker Kari Voutilainen with a guilloché-engraved barley-grain motif. This vibrant hue adds additional panache to a range noted not only for its transparency but also for being the first automatic watch endowed with an equal-force transmission integrated into the mainspring barrel, providing consistent power transmission and ensuring constant precision.</p>


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<p>Just unveiled at Geneva Watch Days, the <em>Flying Tourbillon Grande Date B1.618 Sapphire White</em> from Swiss tourbillon watchmaker <strong>Bianchet</strong> is noted for being the first sapphire crystal case to integrate rubber seams into its construction. This remarkable fusion of materials and technology specifically made for this watch affords an unerringly clear perspective of the intricate movement housed within the softly curved tonneau case. In a timepiece limited to 21 pieces, the titanium-made components of the flying tourbillon appear to float – a trick of the ball-bearing mechanism – and are arranged under the principles of the Fibonacci spiral.</p>


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<p><strong>Harry Winston</strong>’s <em>Ocean Biretrograde Diamond Waves Automatic 36mm</em> model also utilises an open, transparent caseback made of sapphire crystal to reveal the intricacies of its HW3302 movement. This addition to the Ocean Collection has a white beaded mother-of-pearl dial set with streams of baguette-cut diamonds (51 in total) and baguette-cut blue sapphires (33). These precious embellishments to the watch face allude to the aquatic spirit of the collection and the movement of waves.</p>


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<p>Limited to just eight models, <strong>HYT</strong>’s <em>Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires</em> timepiece fuses innovative tourbillon design utilising a spiral balance inclined at 30 degrees with the aesthetic allure of sapphire gemstones in its construction. Three strikingly coloured and rotating sapphire gemstones – in fuchsia, blue-grey and yellow – guard the periphery of the conical tourbillon while also serving to magnify the watch’s breathtaking heartbeat. Six slightly smaller sapphires rest within the tourbillon’s brackets, further elevating the attraction of the animated display, which is boldly encased in rose gold and black titanium and protected by a sapphire crystal dome.</p>


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<p>Dressed with anti-reflective coating, the tough, translucent and scratch-resistant sapphire that forms the 45mm case and caseback of the <em>BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue</em> watch by <strong>Bell &amp; Ross</strong> is derived by melting alumina powder to temperatures exceeding 2,000°C. With aesthetics influenced by aeronautics, a dial composed of skeletonised faceted sapphire contrasts with the boldness of a blue anodised steel skull that sports a mocking smile. The mechanical BR-CAL.209 movement boasts a 48-hour power reserve and animates the skull and jaw of this remarkable 25-piece edition.</p>


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<p>Utilising a case cut from a block of a standout material called NanoSaphir, the <em>Tiny Purity Tourbillon NanoSaphir Chameleon</em> watch by <strong>ArtyA</strong> exhibits a stunning light show on the wrist. While all the time maintaining clarity, its colour shifts in response to changes in ambient light. Treatments designed to alter the material’s optical properties mean that this high-tech, tinted synthetic sapphire will change from amber-orange to bright green depending on whether it is exposed to natural or artificial light.</p>


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<p>Sapphire blue CVD coating distinguishes the striking dial of the <strong>Chronoswiss</strong> <em>Delphis Sapphire</em> watch, which also catches the eye with its three-dimensional construction and hand guilloché. Limited to just 50 pieces, it features the signature elements of the range – jumping hours, retrograde minutes, and oversized onion crown – in a case protected by double anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The transparent crystal extends to the satin-finished screwed-down caseback, further enhancing its durability and water-resistance qualities.</p>


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<p>Multi-coloured precious sapphires embellish an exquisite iteration of <strong>Damiani</strong>’s <em>Margherita Watch</em>. This line of secret watches dazzles with a design derived from the shape of daisies.</p>


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Clearly Superior: Tough as they come, sapphire watches cut a distinctive transparent dash on the wrist


<p>Czapek &amp; Cie. has opened its first shop-in-shop in Asia, and the largest globally, at the Oriental Watch Company Causeway Bay Fashion Walk branch.</p>



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<p>The design of independent watch brand Czapek &amp; Cie. is pure and elegantly styled, belying the complex precision mechanics within. Each timepiece seamlessly integrates efficiency and ergonomics, making it a unique horological treasure.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Perfect place to discover collections</h3>



<p>Open to all, this warm shop-in-shop is the perfect place to discover the collections, but also the astonishing history of this more than a century-old brand. The simplicity of the lines of its creations makes you forget the sophistication of the mechanics involved. For these timepieces, efficiency is combined with ergonomics to make each watch a unique creation.</p>



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<p>Since its relaunch in 2015, the brand is constantly open and listening not only to its fans and watch enthusiasts, infusing a wider range of artistic and design elements into their watch designs, enriching the brand&#8217;s distinct personality, in line with Oriental Watch Company’s philosophy.</p>



<p>The dedicated space is designed in the spirit of a cabinet of curiosities, where the human being is always at the centre of the story. In line with the brand&#8217;s motto &#8220;We Collect Rare People&#8221;, it features noble woods worked with curves and midnight blue Alcantara.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New products showcased</h3>



<p>Mr.Xavier de Roquemaurel, C.E.O of Czapek &amp; Cie. <strong>has also come to town,&nbsp;</strong>and jointly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mr. Dennis Yeung, Managing Director of Oriental Watch Company to witness the momentous occasion. Several new products were showcased, including the limited 100-piece Antarctique Green Meteor launching at the 2024 Watches &amp; Wonders, the new Promenade collection, and the popular rose gold Antarctique Mount Erebus series.</p>



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<p>Watch enthusiasts are welcome to visit our shops to appreciate<strong> high-end watchmaking craftsmanship which draws on over 170 years of tradition and expertise.</strong>The brand is available at the following shops:</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Fashion Walk Shop:</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Shop 8 &amp; 21, G/F &amp; F6, 1/F, 27-47 Paterson Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">+852 2577 1332</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Queen’s Road Central Shop:</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">G/F &amp; 1/F, 50 Queen’s Road C., Central</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">+852 3470 0009</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">About Czapek &amp; Cie</h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Czapek is a contemporary watchmaking Maison created in the spirit of François Czapek, a 19th-century Czech-born Polish watchmaker. In 1832 Czapek escaped from political turmoil in Warsaw and fled to Geneva, where he created a series of businesses during the 1830s. After establishing Czapek &amp; Cie in 1845, he became the official watchmaker of Napoleon III and opened the first watchmaking boutique on Place Vendôme in Paris.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">The Czapek &amp; Cie name was reborn in 2015 by a group of watch enthusiasts who sought to revive the Maison&#8217;s heritage and craftsmanship. Inspired by an 1850s Czapek &amp; Cie pocket watch, the leading model of the first collection, Quai des Bergues 33bis, won the 2016 GPHG Public Prize. In 2020, the company launched Antarctique, a sport-chic collection with the first in-house Czapek movement.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">Today, Czapek’s haute horlogerie timepieces are known for their distinctive designs, high-quality craftsmanship and limited production. With headquarters in Geneva and its atelier in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Czapek thoroughly defends the concept of ‘établissage’ in a modern way.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">About Oriental Watch Company</h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Oriental Watch Company was established in 1961. With an experienced management and operations team, the Group has established firm and close relationships with the customers and developed a network of retail shops in Greater China Region, becoming one of the leading watch retailers in the region, renowned of its reputation, credibility, and scale. Oriental Watch Company carries wide range of watch brands. Customers purchase at any outlet under the Group entitles to the cross-border repair and maintenance services.</p>


Independent Watch Brand Czapek & Cie. opens First Shop-in-Shop in Asia at Oriental Watch Company in Causeway Bay


<p>Luxurious gold watches undoubtedly carry an air of distinction and grace. Many believe these golden masterpieces of craftsmanship will somehow bring success and good luck, such is the distinctiveness of their charming colours. Another essential quality is their timelessness; these are some of the most elegant timepieces in the high-end market, and no fluctuations in the vagaries of fashion can diminish their intrinsic appeal. Indeed, their allure elevates any style of attire while projecting power.</p>



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<p>The beautiful contrasting effect of colour tones that gold can inspire is surely what drove <strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> to render four pink-gold models – chronograph, dual time, date in case diameters of 41mm and 35mm – from its <em>Overseas Collection</em> with a new green dial, a colour never used in the range before. The sheer intensity of this luscious, lacquered deep-green dial featuring a sunburst satin-finished centre and velvet-finished flange magnifies the splendour of its pink-gold case. This contrast was specifically designed to bring a new signature aesthetic to the brand’s sporty-chic watches. The new dial colour also enhances the legibility of the Super-LumiNova-treated pink-gold hour markers and hands.</p>


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<p>The four models utilise self-winding calibres with a 22-carat pink-gold oscillating weight featuring the collection’s emblematic compass rose. The 18-carat 5N pink-gold case matches wonderfully with the integrated pink-gold bracelet whose polished and satin-brushed links, secured by a pink-gold triple-blade quick-release folding clasp with push-pieces, subtly reveal the Maltese cross.</p>



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<p><strong>Chopard</strong> emphasises that its recent addition of the <em>Alpine Eagle XL Chrono</em> in 18-carat rose gold is crafted from an ethically-sourced alloy – indeed all the brand’s models since July 2018 have taken the ethical-gold route, smelted at its own precious metals foundry.</p>


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<p>The rose gold extends to the 44mm case that is water resistant to 100 metres, 8mm crown engraved with the compass rose, bezel with eight screws set at a tangent, and tapered in-house bracelet of wide links with satin-brushed sides, polished central cap, triple folding clasp and safety pushers. These myriad gold features offer a pleasant contrast to the bernina grey of a dial achieved by galvanic treatment – a colour palette evoking the Alpine landscape. Powered by the Chopard 03.05-C movement, the watch excites with its technical prowess of a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock whose hand makes semi-instantaneous jumps and an aperture-type date indication between 4 and 5 o’clock that also jumps semi-instantaneously.</p>



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<p>Swiss master <strong>Gerald Charles</strong> has just released the Maestro 9.0 Roman Tourbillon featuring a hand-hammered dial of pure uncoated 18-carat rose gold. It takes years of experience and fine craftsmanship to create these types of dials, and the hours of endeavour required results in only two per month emerging from the workshop. </p>


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<p>Limited to just 50 pieces, each model is a unique statement with its face offering a homogenous feel and fine texture as well as durability and resistance. Interesting technical accomplishments include a blue bezel in grade 5 titanium with specialised coating derived from the aeronautical industry, and a 60-seconds flying tourbillon with a tourbillon cage, also in titanium, designed by Octavio Garcia and representing the Gerald Charles logo. The tourbillon also has a surgical-grade stainless steel case and a gold tourbillon bridge, all combining to create surreal three dimensional contrasts.</p>



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<p><strong>Hublot</strong> presents two new watches in its Square Bang Unico collection which utilise the properties of its scratch-resistant 18-carat gold known as Magic Gold. </p>


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<p>Retaining the signature geometry of the iconic modern series, both the Square Bang Unico Magic Gold and Square Bang Unico Ceramic Magic Gold are crafted from a solid block, with the signature large bezel with six H-shaped screws forming a stunning statement piece. ‘Magic gold’, which has been certified as 18-carat gold, has extraordinary hardness and scratch-resistance qualities above standard gold – meaning these watches offer both durability and the lustre of the precious metal.</p>



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<p>This year <strong>Rolex</strong> harnesses the luxurious qualities of gold via two new 18-carat additions to its Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller series. </p>


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<p>Utilising the signature Calibre 9002 movement, a mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding properties via a perpetual rotor, these world-traveller watches feature a Jubilee bracelet in a precious metal for the first time – either the brand’s Everose gold paired with a slate dial or yellow gold juxtaposed with a white dial. Distinguished by polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges and ceramic inserts, the bracelet’s Easylink comfort extension link allows the option of an extra 5mm in length. The gold caseback, which is hermetically screwed down to achieve waterproofing to 100 metres, is edged with fine fluting. The precious metal also graces the hour markers, hands and bezel.</p>



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<p>Last year <strong>Montblanc</strong> launched two versions of the <em>Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva</em> boasting an innovative bezel-activated chronograph. </p>


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<p>Just 28 watches were manufactured with an 18-carat lime-gold bezel – compared to 100 pieces in white gold. A click of the unidirectional fluted bezel activates the chronograph, which stops with a second click, and is reactivated by a third push. The crown is fluted in lime gold and sports the Montblanc emblem in relief, and the dark green dial has beige luminescent Arabic numerals and indexes coated in gold.</p>


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<p>Another standout gold watch duo can be found at <strong>Audemars Piguet</strong>. The new 34mm <em>Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding</em> timepieces reveal ‘Crystal Sand’ finished dials in 18-carat white or yellow gold that sublimely set off the frosted finish of the hammered gold case and bracelet with folding clasp. In a distinctive touch of contrast, the yellow-gold version has white-gold applied hour markers and hands. For each, the brand signature is applied on the dial in the same gold tone as the decorations.</p>


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<p>Part of the Villeret collection, <strong>Blancpain</strong>’s Quantième Perpétuel Phases de Lune is resplendent in a 40.3mm red-gold case. Powered by the Calibre 5954.4 automatic movement with 72 hours of power reserve, the moon-phase complication displayed on the opaline dial accurately tracks the lunar cycles of the month, while the perpetual calendar indicates the correct date for a century without manual intervention.</p>


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<p>Housed in a case made of 18-carat rose gold, the <em>Ocean Date Moon Phase Automatic 42mm</em> – <em>Limited Edition</em> by <strong>Harry Winston</strong> ramps up high-jewellery bling with scores of glistening baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds totalling more than 38 carats. Buttressed by its gold base, the glittering dial is further highlighted by a moon-phase disc coated with blue varnish and a yellow-gold moon cabochon crafted by hand.</p>


Good as Gold: From red to lime to ‘magic’, a watch hewn from a golden hue radiates success 


<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Superb watch &amp; clock fair a must-see event</em></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.hktdc.com/event/aor/en/form/aor-form?visitor_type=50&amp;country=&amp;ref_office=&amp;ref_code=Watch2024_Gafencu&amp;reg_link_id=3cf43fcb56a2150741502898acdd7ef9ee900f14aee71b37518dbd27a4e0e60a&amp;utm_source=display&amp;utm_medium=op_others&amp;utm_campaign=Watch2024_Gafencu&amp;utm_content=exh_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=5&amp;utm_id=20240818_218"><strong>Register now for free admission</strong></a></p>



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<p>Always guaranteed to attract watch enthusiasts and industry players from around the world, the 43rd Hong Kong Watch &amp; Clock Fair, together with the  12th Salon de TIME, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) from 3-7 September 2024.</p>



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<p>The parallel events are jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades &amp; Industries Ltd.</p>



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<p>The fairs will return in EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, complemented by the &#8220;Click2Match&#8221;, an online smart business matching platform that will operate on 27 August – 14 September, providing a convenient and efficient platform for traders to connect.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">World’s premier timepiece event – Be on Time</h3>


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<p>As the world’s premier timepiece event and one of Hong Kong’s mega events, the fairs provide a one-stop trading platform for the industry. Centred around the theme &#8220;Be on Time&#8221;, the fairs present an extensive selection of premium watches across various categories &#8211; from luxury and high-fashion designs to technologically-advanced and sustainable models. The diverse lineup also includes collaborative branded timepieces, limited editions, customised watches, and creations by independent watchmakers, offering buyers a dynamic and comprehensive sourcing experience.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Categories of Hong Kong Watch &amp; Clock Fair</h3>


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<p>For example,“Pageant of Eternity” displays a variety of high-end collection of exquisite finished watches. Other exhibiting categories consist of “Complete Watches”, “Pre-owned Watches”, “Clocks”, “Machinery &amp; Equipment”, “OEM Smart Watches”, “Packaging &amp; Display”, “Parts, Components &amp; Accessories” and “Trade Services”, making it convenient for buyers to source.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Salon de TIME</h3>


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<p>Salon de TIME features renowned watch brands and designer collections in five themed zones: World Brand Piazza, Chic &amp; Trendy, Craft Treasure, Renaissance Moment, and Wearable Tech. Salon de TIME is open to trade buyers and public visitors for the five-day physical fair period this year. Celebrity events, watch parades and lucky draw sessions will be arranged. Selected items are also available for sale.</p>



<p><strong>Five themed zones of Salon de TIME:</strong></p>



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<p>• World Brand Piazza, the major highlight will display limited editions and rare timepieces of numerous international prestigious brands;</p>



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<p>• Chic &amp; Trendy features trendsetters and fashion-driven watch brands, including Ice-Watch (Belgium), Infantry (Japan), ROMAGO (Switzerland) and Bruce Lee (US);</p>



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<p>• Craft Treasure showcases mechanical watches and flawless craftsmanship of jewellery-laden watches, including Anpassa (Hong Kong), Memorigin (Hong Kong) and SAGA (US);</p>



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<p>• Renaissance Moment showcases classic and elegant watch brands originated in Europe, such as, Pierre Lannier (France), Gagà MILANO (Italy) and Solvil et Titus (Switzerland). Among them, the Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion (SIWP), International Luxury Group (ILG) and Francéclat will showcase various outstanding independent watch labels;</p>



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<p>• Oskron (Germany) in Wearable Tech will bring an array of smart watches with dynamic technology.</p>



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<p><strong>Highlighted Watches:</strong></p>



<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="910" height="910" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82770 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection.jpg 910w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection-800x800.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Solvil-et-Titus_Stelux_Switzerland_Watch-of-the-year_-Barista-Collection-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500">Watch of the Year: Barista Collection</h2>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Brand</strong>: STEPPER</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Country/Region</strong>: Hong Kong</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500">Milano x Change MXG3118 Men&#8217;s Wristwatch</h2>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Brand</strong>: Milano x Change</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Country/Region</strong>: Italy</p>
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<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="452" height="453" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAGA_Dailywin_USA_Space-Watch.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82769 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAGA_Dailywin_USA_Space-Watch.jpg 452w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAGA_Dailywin_USA_Space-Watch-279x280.jpg 279w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAGA_Dailywin_USA_Space-Watch-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAGA_Dailywin_USA_Space-Watch-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500">SPACE WATCH</h2>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Brand</strong>: SAGA</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Country/Region</strong>: USA</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500">MASSA DUE WATCH</h2>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Brand</strong>: AIGNER</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Country/Region</strong>: Germany</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500">WP4 Black Green</h2>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Brand</strong>: WATCHPEOPLE</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Country/Region</strong>: Switzerland</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500">Chronograph Analog Watch &#8211; For Men LC07319.360</h2>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Brand</strong>: Lee Cooper</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Country/Region</strong>: UK</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Captivating Events &amp; Activities</h3>



<p>An array of watch parades, seminars, buyer forums and networking events will be held during the fair period to present the latest market insights and inspiration to industry players and facilitate business interaction. On 3 September, representatives of major watch associations around the world will gather at the Hong Kong International Watch Forum to discuss the global trade performance, forecast the market trends for the coming year, and foster the global watch industry towards sustainability.</p>



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<p>At the Asian Watch Conference on 4 September, a market research analyst from Euromonitor will reveal the latest outlook for the watch industry, while a representative from Huawei Device BG will share insights on the prospects of wearable technology. Leadership representing the brand of Pierre Lannier and France Horlogerie will outline the emerging trends shaping the fashion watch industry.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Watch &amp; Clock Design Competition</h3>



<p>To promote exchange in local watch and clock design as well as fostering creativity, the HKTDC, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Associations Ltd. and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades &amp; Industries Ltd. have jointly organised the 41st Hong Kong Watch &amp; Clock Design Competition again this year.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Student and Open groups</h3>



<p>Under the theme of “Talent Moment” for the student group and “Go Beyond Innovation” for the open group, winners will be announced at the fair and winning pieces will be displayed during the fair at Hall 1 Concourse. Newly introduced this year is the “The Made-to-Sell Award” which will be presented to the student group entry demonstrating exceptional marketability. The winning entry will be manufactured under guidance of the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and will be officially launched in the retail market at HKTDC Design Gallery.</p>


Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME commence 2024


<p>Enamel timepieces represent some of the most elegant and beautiful models available in the high-end watch market. The process of constructing an enamel dial is time-consuming and expensive. It involves fusing soft glass – usually made from silica – onto a metal substrate in an oven heated to about 800°C – hence the term grand feu enamel – and delicately applying layers of enamel powder by paintbrush onto a wafer-thin metal disc.</p>



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<p>It is a temperamental material that may emerge from the oven with imperfections. Successive coats and multiple firing cycles are required for a uniform surface – the need for five or more layers of enamel is usual. Yet, the watch dials can be just a millimetre thick, if not thinner. The craft takes years of practice and often renders each dial unique.</p>



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<p>A fine example of a dazzling enamel watch is <strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong>’s recent addition to its Métiers d’Art collection. <em>Tribute to Explorer Naturalists</em> embraces, in fact, four models each released in 10-piece limited editions and designed as a tribute to the scientific discoveries of the Voyage of the Beagle in the early 1830s. The dexterity of the master engravers and enamellers comes to the fore in the aesthetics of richly decorated grand feu miniature enamel dials displaying scenes from four locations along the coast of South America, where Charles Darwin encountered previously unknown plants and animals.</p>


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<p>Encased in a 41-mm diameter 18-carat white or pink gold case and featuring a jumping hours and minutes display, each scene took a master enameller four days of meticulous craftsmanship to compose, using fine pigments on a two-level dial. For instance, the white-gold Cap-Vert model concentrates on the Cape Verde stop (January 1832), with the upper dial displaying the HMS Beagle in the centre, viewed from the stern, while the lower dial on the right enthrals with a montage of colourful flowers and luxuriant foliage.</p>



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<p><strong>Breguet</strong>’s <em>Classique Dragon 7145</em> celebrates the Chinese zodiac with the powerful dragon exotically embellishing a distinctive dial composed of red grand feu enamel with gold applied – a perfect combination to bring out the majesty of the auspicious creature. Utilising a Calibre 502.5 self-winding movement housed in a rose-gold case, the watch is limited to eight pieces and blessed with a power reserve of 45 hours.</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-1024x758.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82401" width="768" height="569" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-378x280.jpg 378w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-768x568.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-1536x1137.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-2048x1516.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-200x148.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7145BR259WU05_4_lifestyle_High_resolution__300_dpi___JPG__14794-800x592.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p><strong>Chopard</strong> often calls upon the power of the enamellist to highlight the aesthetic qualities of a watch. Take its <em>Imperiale</em> in 18-carat ethical white gold, which has two enamel colour tones gracing the dial. Most noticeably, a deep, luscious blue-green enamel sets the tone of this feminine watch, which is encircled by white enamel-filled arabesques formed out of a raised white-gold decorative fillet. Its elegance is enhanced by a shower of padparadscha sapphires, diamonds and mother-of-pearl, as well as gilded openwork dagger-shaped hour and minute hands. A seamless alligator strap in blue-green or pink comes with a white-gold buckle set with diamonds.</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82403" width="384" height="512" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-210x280.jpg 210w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-200x267.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/385392-5001_IMPERIALE-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></figure></div>


<p>Representing a first for the minimalist <strong>Louis Erard</strong> <em>Le Régulateur</em> model, an edition just off the blocks has a dial made with grand feu enamel. Unlike a traditional dial, an enamel dial comes without the risk of fading and the unalterable hue here is a slightly speckled ivory colour. It is the handiwork of the Donzé Cadrans workshop in Le Locle, Switzerland. The hours counter at 12 o’clock and the seconds counter at 6 o’clock come in two-colour enamel detail, fused together by the final firing. Crafted in polished stainless steel and measuring 39 mm in diameter, Le Régulateur Grand Feu Enamel is limited to 99 pieces, underscoring the exclusivity of enamel-dial watches.</p>


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<p>Dedicated to métiers d’art, Geneva-based <strong>Taos</strong> has a range of one-of-a-kind watches that employ the luxuriousness of enamel. The Euphorie is dressed in a grand feu paillonné enamel dial, achieved through a multiple overlay of gold and silver paillons and enamel emanating from multiple firings. Its bold colour code comprises red, orange and black. The self-winding VOP318 calibre movement was developed exclusively by Swiss manufacturer Télôs for the independent watchmaker. The pretty <em>Floréal</em> model has a silver, blue and pink dial with a miniature flower painting etched out of mother-of-pearl placed on paillonné enamel. Delightful petals are formed out of cloisonné enamel.</p>


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<p>The pink-gold <em>Reverso Tribute Enamel ‘Dragon’</em> timepiece was released by <strong>Jaeger-Lecoultre</strong> in homage to the ancient crafts of enamelling and engraving. Both the dial and case back are composed of grand feu enamel in such a pure black hue that they required five or six layers of enamel to ensure the depth of colour is retained. This was a lengthy process as each new layer necessitated another round of firing and cooling – meaning the process took many days, eventually culminating in a half-day of polishing. Other notable features include the dragon etched out of pink gold and set among golden clouds on the reverse side of the case and the Jaeger-LeCoultre manually wound Calibre 822 movement.</p>


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<p>Limited to 50 pieces, <strong>Blancpain</strong>’s Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar entered its second 12-year cycle this year with a new addition utilising full-fired grand feu enamel for its dial. Marking a first for this unique grand complication series that boasts both a complex Chinese calendar and a Gregorian date and moonphase, it pairs red gold with a green enamel dial for a striking colour code. The patented under-lug correctors that facilitate finger-tip changes of the calendar are also worthy of remark. Another nifty mechanism protects from damage if settings are adjusted during automatic changes.</p>


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<p><strong>Cartier</strong>’s latest Crocodile Jewellery watches utilise the aesthetics and magical beauty of enamel to full effect. Graded enamel is used to recreate a sculptural creature in the guise of a crocodile which coils menacingly around the case and dial. The crocodile’s bright emerald eye, its scaly skin and slick curves crafted from enamel portray depth and realism and harmonise with the hues emanating from diamonds and gemstones adorning the timepiece. Besides a crocodile and a crocodile-cum-zebra, there are numerous other iterations of these bewitching, bejewelled animal watches that cannot fail to capture the imagination.</p>


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<p><strong>Seiko</strong>’s <em>Presage SPB403J1</em> model in the Craftmanship Series features an enamel dial as part of its attributes, wedged in a 40.2-mm case made of stainless steel with super-hard coating. Its dual-curved sapphire crystal glass is daubed with anti-reflective coating on its inner surface. Powered by a 6R55 automatic manually wound movement with a power reserve of 72 hours, it is water resistant to a depth of 100 metres and has a see-through case back.</p>
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