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The Shape of Time to come
All expressions of aesthetics have come around to finding
style and beauty in shapes that defy conventions and embrace
asymmetry. Watches have followed and as a result, we have
access to dials that now include interesting shapes like heart,
rocket and trapezoid amongst others. It’s definitely the time
to shape up!
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Piaget Ring Watch
Shape: Square
Model: Jewellery collection.
This ring watch in 18 carat white gold has 112 diamonds
set in it. It is approximately of 2.65 cts and follows
the quartz movement.
Occasion to wear: Definitely a perfect engagement
ring for your better half! And this time it is to make
sure that your beloved is right on time as well!
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VACHERON
CONSTANTIN
Shape: Asymmetrical rectangle.
Model: 1972 Grand Modele Cambre.
With its asymmetrical cambered case in 18K pink gold.
Water resistant to 100 feet, this design from Vacheron
Constantin’s 1972 collection is truly unique. A cambered
sapphire crystal protects a gray satin-finished dial swept
by a pair of swordblade shaped hands. The caliber 1202
quartz movement shows the hours and minutes. The strap
is in hand-stitched Mississipiensis leather with 18-carat
gold prong-type buckle.
Occasion to wear: A watch that suits the personality
of someone intriguing, interesting and witty. It’s a round-the-clock
wearable watch but to be sported by people who can actually
carry it off with enough élan! |
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CHOPARD
Shape: Heart-shaped
Model: Golden Diamonds.
This 18-carat white gold watch is set with 355 diamonds.
The faceted heart-shaped gold case is protected with a
hard blue titanium coating. The dark blue satin strap
has a 18-carat white gold buckle set with 23 diamonds.
Occasion to wear: Valentine’s Day of course! Or
when you are too overwhelmed by the mushy feeling and
love is in the air. |
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BAUME
& MERCIER
Shape: Curvaceous rectangle.
Model: Hampton City Chrono XL. This men’s watch
from the Hampton collection has a mechanical self-winding
movement with 42-hour power reserve. It has a cambered,
screen tonneau shaped case in polished stainless steel,
water resistant to 30 meters with screw-fastened case
back. The dials have silver, black or slate-gray counters.
The straps are brown or black, full-skin alligator.
Occasion to wear: Well, if this is your first date
with that special someone and you would like to impress
her with what you’re wearing, then bingo, this is your
watch! Assertive yet classy, it is the perfect watch for
the tough but the gentle lonesome. |
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CARTIER
Shape: Combination of a rectangle and trapeze.
Model: Sofa watch. This watch is a novel alliance
of geometric forms and curved lines. With the gently flexed
rectangle bearing roman numerals of varying proportions,
the brilliant whiteness of this diamond watch is in spectacular
contrast to the wide black alligator strap.
Occasion to wear: This one definitely needs to
be brought out for that annual social evening. With its
stunning look, this watch will surely be the eye-catcher
for the night!. |
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CORUM
Shape: Rocket.
Model: Corum Rocket. Boldly dynamic, the rocket
ignites its streamlined profile: the fire of diamonds
surrounds the delicately shimmering dial.
Occasion to wear: It’s a complete nightwear and
will be classic with a black sleek dress and messy hair-do! |
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PIAGET
Shape: Oval
Model: Limelight collection. Ladies watch in 18-carat
white gold. The case is set with 101 brilliant-cut diamonds
and the crown is set with a one-cut diamond of .08 carat.
It has a black dial intertwined with pink Arabic numerals,
having pink crocodile-skin strap with a clasp set.
Occasion to wear: It’s the perfect watch for prom
night. Girlie, flirtatious and teeny, it is to be adorned
with a pink frilly dress and the same coloured stilettos!
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JAEGER-LECOULTRE
Shape: A tiny square in a rectangle case.
Model: Joaillerie 101 Etrier. This piece perpetuates
the excellence of two prodigious classics of Jaeger-LeCoultre:
the rectangular 1930’s Etrier watch and the world’s smallest
mechanical movement, Calibre 101. It has a white dial
and a satin strap with an 18-carat white, gold buckle.
Occasion to wear: This watch is definitely a designer
wear. So if the lady in question has a date with her girl
friends for shopping, drinking and partying harder, this
is the watch that should adorn her wrist. |
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CORUM
Shape: Trapeze.
Model: Corum trapeze. Bearing the stamp of an irrational
world, this watch reflects the elegance and classicism
characteristic of the works of Cocteau, whose style inspires
creations by Severin Wunderman.
Occasion to wear: For an unusual, wild and adventurous
day out, this is the watch to go for. In sync with the
mood of the occasion, the Corum trapeze will be quite
a treat!
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