We have always maintained that there is no better wrist accessory than a fine piece of watchmaking. For those who are looking to tell more than just the time, we present four watches that we think are covet-worthy!
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 36
The Day-Date made quite the innovative splash when it was launched in 1956. Seen as a popular choice among world’s who’s who that includes, politicians, directors, and visionaries the Day-Date has, thanks to its emblematic President bracelet, become known as the “presidents’ watch”. This popular wrist icon receives brilliance of diamonds in its 2021 iteration and is presented in three gem-set colourful versions made from 18K yellow gold (featured here), 18K white gold and 18K Everose gold. The Oyster case of these new timepieces is entirely set with 254 brilliant-cut diamonds on the lugs, lug caps and case sides. The bezel is also adorned with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial, paved with 450 diamonds, is host to index hour markers and Roman numerals VI and IX in enamel. These are coral-coloured on the 18K in yellow gold model and appliques match the colour of the alligator leather strap. Equipped with calibre 3255, they carry the Superlative Chronometer certification.
PATEK PHILIPPE – IN-LINE PERPETUAL CALENDAR (Ref. 5236P-001)
Part of its 2021 launch, the brand-new Perpetual Calendar now comes with an original in-line display. Never before has the manufacture introduced a wristwatch that displays the day, the date, and the month on a single line (appearing in a large single aperture at 12 o’clock) as exemplified by the new Ref. 5236P-00. While retaining the diameter and height of the basic movement (31.74 x 2.60 mm, hence the designation 31-260), the engineers completely reworked the new calibre 31-260 PS QL (PS for petite seconde [subsidiary seconds] and QL for “quantième perpétuel en ligne” (in-line perpetual calendar) and integrated the manufacture’s latest technical achievements. The looks of the new Ref. 5236P-001 in platinum are inspired by the Ref. 5235 Annual Calendar Regulator. It features a very sleek case with a diameter of 41.3 mm and a chamfered bezel. A navy blue alligator strap with a platinum fold-over clasp rounds out the watch’s inimitable personality with perfection.
JACOB & CO – BUGATTI CHIRON TOURBILLON BAGUETTE (BLACK & ORANGE)
The Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette Black and Orange is the newest version of a ground-breaking timepiece created by the two luxury brands Bugatti, and Jacob & Co and is the product of almost a year of development. Designed to pay tribute to the Chiron in a timepiece, it has a the exclusive on-demand engine animation that reproduces the motion of a 16-cylinder sports car, a flying tourbillon set on a 30º inclined, and the well-established tonneau-shaped case meant to emulate the streamline design of the famed Bugatti hyper sports car. The 18K White Gold case of the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette Black and Orange is designed to match the styling of the Chiron hypercar. It is paved with 190 baguette White Diamonds, 109 baguette Black Sapphires and 42 baguette Orange Sapphires. The movement, engine animation, tourbillon and power reserve are easily visible through the sapphire crystal top.
ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR GLOW ME UP
The Excalibur Glow Me Up, available in a limited edition of 8 timepieces, is the first timepiece to feature luminescent diamonds at night in different hues. The latter is possible thanks to a patented process which is to add luminescent material underneath the diamonds, in the grooves that are holding the stones into place. In addition to that, another patented process allows the timepiece to have the calibre glow! The chamfers of the calibre are painted with luminescent material enhancing the iconic star-shaped bridge by night. The Excalibur Glow Me Up! case is made of EON GOLD, a non-tarnishing alloy of pink gold.
