TIME ’N STYLE presents some of the products that thrilled visitors at Baselworld ’08

(Presented in alphabetical order)

Balmain

Model: Elysées Arabesques
Description: The mother-of-pearl dial of this watch reveals figures set with 88 diamonds. Encircling this dial is a rectangular, polished steel case, adorned with 22 diamonds. The ivory-coloured satin strap peeps out through the arabesques, that flank the case above and below, adding a touch of elegance.

Breguet

Model: Marine Lady Chronograph
Description: This 18 carat rose gold watch has a finely-fluted caseband. The bezel and lugs are set with 74 diamonds. A cabochon sapphire rests on the crown. The wave-shaped push pieces perform the chronograph functions. A natural mother-of-pearl dial is numbered with Arabic Breguet numerals. The facetted Breguet hands are in 18 carat rose gold.

Blancpain

Model: Sport "Speed Command" Flyback Chronograph
Description: With a date and small seconds hand, the dial of this chronograph, made of black carbon fibre, has a two-way rotating bezel. The self-winding movement is of calibre F185 and comprises 308 components. Water resistant upto 300 metres, the caseback of the watch is made of transparent sapphire crystal.

Breitling

Model: Chrono-Matic 49
Description: The Chrono-Matic 49 is a revival of the most celebrated movement in history. This 2008 version boasts of angular, taut lines that are reminiscent of the ’60s and ’70s. Complete with 40 jewels, this watch is equipped with the Breitling 14 Calibre movement, and is a COSC certified chronometer.

Bvlgari

Model: Assioma Watch
Description: The Assioma Watch, from the Bvlgari High Jewellery collection, has an 18 carat, curved, white gold case adorned with 80 baguette-cut diamonds and four round, brilliant-cut diamonds. With a black technological satin strap, the watch achieves a stark contrast against the white case. It is equipped with a quartz movement of calibre B045.

Caran d’Ache

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.

Carl f. Bucherer

Model: Patravi TravelTec Four X
Description: This watch is a new image of time. It is partly mechanical, with its original and simultaneous reading of three time zones and partly technical, with its subtle combination of materials that include palladium, ceramic, titanium and rubber. The Patravi TravelTec Four X is a chronograph with a power-reserve of 42 hours.

Certina

Model: DS Podium Valgranges
Description: Certina’s latest chronograph model in its emblematic DS Podium line is equipped with the famous Valgranges movement for large watches that are growing in popularity. Powered by an automatic movement, this watch has the hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph functions and is equipped with a tachometer.

Century

Model: Mogul
Description: This 18 carat red gold watch with a simple quartz movement is anything but simple. The sapphire crystal hand-cut, hand-polished glass surrounding the case makes a dazzling appearance with its multiple facets. The diamond-set crown and bezel, and mother-of-pearl dial complete the glamourous look of the watch.

Chanel

Model: J12 Calibre 3125
Description: Following the success of the J12 Tourbillon, Chanel decided to pay a tribute to traditional watchmaking by creating a movement with three hands. It partnered with Audemars Piguet to develop the automatic movement Chanel-AP3125, which can be viewed through the sapphire glass caseback. Set in yellow gold and black ceramic, the watch also offers a 60-hour power reserve.

Cerutti
Model: Genova Donna II Pari
Description: Enclosed in a gently contoured rectangular case, this watch is designed to hug the wrist. With Roman numerals on the dial, this watch comes with straps in either metal or leather. The case is either in rose gold or steel. Certain models are highlighted with Swarovski stones.