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HUBLOT The Germans and the Swiss have joined hands for the love of football. Swiss watchmakers Hublot and Germany’s FC Bayern MÜnchen (Hublot is also the official timekeeper of the team) have collaborated to create a new chronograph – the ‘King Power FC Bayern Munich.’ The production of the watch is limited to 200 numbered pieces. Premium features include a 45-minute display, anti-reflective coatings, sapphire crystal, a 42-hour power reserve and a surfeit of titanium on the bezel, case, crown and case back.
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NOV — DEC 2012 BURBERRY
Burberry's recently launched a line of unisex watches – the Britain – embodies tradition and modernity, and draws its design cues from the iconic trenchcoat. The D-ring found on the belt of every Burberry trenchcoat takes form in the rounded octagonal bezel, while the sculpted curved case back is inspired by antique British pocket watches. An antireflective, scratch and shock resistant crystal protects the dial. This chronograph from the collection comes in matte black in a 47 mm case and is water resistant up to 50 metres (164 feet).
OMEGA One of the most eagerly awaited wristwatches of 2012 – Omega’s Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceragold – is available in two attractive models. Don’t be misled by the one crore plus price tag: the watches have all the trappings of professional dive instruments – a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium escape valve. The 18k red gold indexes are coated with white ‘SuperLuminova’ which emits a blue light. The chronograph has a generous 45.50 mm case and is available in stark black.
The white dial model, with a 42mm case is called ‘White Planet.’ Both models are water resistant up to 600 metres (2000 feet).
HARRY WINSTON Watch-making and marquetry seem naturally complementary skills: both demanding a high level of precision, meticulousness and dexterity. Premier Feathers – Harry Winston’s latest collection (a sequel to the Premier Collection) combines the two arts in four exquisite timepieces, (this peacock dial model being one of them). The delicate marquetry for this collection has been created by Nelly Saunier. The case is created with 18k white or rose gold set with 66 brilliant-cut diamonds of 1.45 carats each. The crown is set with one, and the buckle with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds.