ISSUE MAR-APR 2008

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Sporty associations, exclusive limited editions, the usage of brand new alloys — TIME ’N STYLE presents the neoteric and innovative offerings from the world of timekeeping.

AUDEMARS PIGUETAUDEMARS PIGUET

Model: Lady Royal Oak Baguette-cut Diamonds
Description: Living upto its name, this exquisite timepiece is completely studded with baguette-shaped diamonds. The flawless craftsmanship makes it appear like a bed laden with jewels. Maintaining the octagonal shape of the original Royal Oak bezel including the rivets, this watch is set in 18 carat white gold. With a quartz movement — the components of which are decorated by hand — the watch has the basic function of hours and minutes. A special dust-resistant feature is also included in this watch.

PARMIGIANIPARMIGIANI

Model: Kalpa Tonda Hemisphere
Description: Inspired by sailor Bernard Stamm’s thirst for challenging races, Parmigiani created a series of watches dedicated to travel. For the latest on local time, one can refer to the hour, minute and seconds dial at six o’clock, which also functions as a day/ night indicator. The hour and minute display of the second time zone is placed at 12 o’clock with its corresponding day/ night indicator located at one o’clock. A date indicator at nine o’clock counts off each passing day and makes this travel watch an absolute must-have. The highly precise second time zone is set to the minute and expresses the know-how and craftsmanship characteristic of the brand’s reputation.

HUBLOTHUBLOT

Model: Mag Bang
Description: With the launch of the new Mag Bang, Hublot has added another milestone to its prolific journey. Designed in-house, the watch boasts of the same material and finish for both the movement and outer case. By combining magnesium, aluminium and other materials, the craftsmen have developed a unique metal and proudly named it Hublonium. With the use of this versatile substance, Hublot’s craftsmen have established another feat — they’ve created a wristwatch with a total weight of only 78 grams!.

TAG HEUERTAG HEUER

Model: Aquaracer 43 mm
Description: The Aquaracer 43 mm sports chronograph is powered by the TAG Heuer Calibre 16 day-date movement. For all you sports enthusiasts, there is the large easy-to-read black and silver dial. This is covered by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating. Its unidirectional turning bezel and luminescent hands and markers indicate the day and date. Water-resistant upto 300 metres, this model is available with a steel bracelet or a rubber strap.

CHOPARDCHOPARD

Model: Happy Black 709 Madison
Description: Combining a host of materials, the Happy Black 709 Madison Limited Edition watch comes with a black ceramic bezel and an aluminium and titanium caseback. The black dial is complemented by two mobile floating diamonds and a beautifully designed floating apple set with rubies (also available in diamonds). The watch works on a quartz movement and is water-resistant upto 30 metres. The black rubber bracelet features a sturdy steel clasp.

RADORADO

Model: Ceramica Chrono Limited Edition
Description: Launched on the occasion of Rado’s Golden Jubilee, the Ceramica Chrono comes in a limited edition of 50 watches. The watch, in black ceramic, has its main and chronograph dial-outlines, hour markers and hands in five different shades of gold, ranging from white gold to pink. There are 10 watches for each of the five shades.

VERSACEVERSACE

Model: Reve
Description: This jewellery watch from Versace emphasises the new trend of large dialled watches for women. With a Swiss quartz movement, this watch comes with a white dial and subtle chronograph sub-dials within. The Versace trademark Medusa head is proudly located at 12 o’clock. A black galuchat strap and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass complete the watch.

CHANELCHANEL

Model: J12 GMT Automatic
Description: Another Chanel watch in stark black ceramic, this scratchproof and stain-resistant timepiece has a new GMT function. It is equipped to display two time zones on its dial. With a 42-hour power reserve and water resistance upto 100 metres, the watch is designed to go the distance. This latest J12 is available in a size larger than the earlier models. The case thickness is reduced, and the diameter, increased.

LONGINESLONGINES

Model: Conquest
Description: With its tasteful design and sporting spirit, the Longines Conquest embodies enduring elegance. The presence of the sub-dials is an indication of this high-performance watch. The smaller dial at nine o’clock reveals each passing second. The two counters at 12 and six o’clock divulge the 30-minute and 12-hour chrono mechanisms respectively. The sturdy stainless steel case, well-protected crown and water-resistant feature underline the watch’s sporting image.

ANTONIO BERNINIANTONIO BERNINI

Model: Time Machine II
Description: The Time Machine II from Antonio Bernini divulges a moulded skeleton movement in a round form. This enables you to witness the delicate Swiss inner movements under the sapphire crystal glass, encased in stainless steel. This water-resistant watch bridges the gap between design aesthetics and technology.

CERRUTICERRUTI

Model: Grand Classico Donna
Description: With a tonneau-shaped stainless steel case, this watch has 44 Swarovski stones studded along the bezel, and on the numerals six and 12. The black leather strap complements the stark black dial. Putting together the perfect black and white contrast, this watch is complete with a mineral crystal glass.

BALMAINBALMAIN

Model: Velvet
Description: The rectangular case of this chronograph watch is set with 30 Wesselton diamonds, with the metal contoured on the sides. The dial has the brand’s trademark arabesque design, which is complemented by the distinctive bevelled hands of Balmain watches. Made of crocodile leather, the strap comes with a special safety clasp.

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