OMEGA – Constellation
Omega is ’sharpening’ its claws this year. By this, we’re referring to the signature bezel “griffes” on the best-selling Constellation line, that’s undergone a glitzy facelift.
And echoing the immortal words of ex-brand ambassador and supermodel, Cindy Crawford, lasses the world over will be declaring ‘My Choice’ after setting eyes on the refreshed collection.
For starters, the “griffes” are softer and more refined. While it retains the inimitable constellation star at ‘6′, its feminine appeal is enlivened by striking dials in silver, champagne, black, brown and white mother-of-pearl that boasts a wave pattern radiating from the star. Elsewhere, it’s re-designed ‘mono rang’ bracelet with linear links is sporty and elegant all at once.
The collection comes in many different flavors – five case sizes and different combination of case metals with diamond studded options. But we’re sure of particular interest would be the 31, 35 and 38mm variants, which brandish the Marque’s famed Co-Axial manufactured calibers.
Launched a decade ago in 1999, the Co-Axial’s escapement calling card is its configuration that helps reduce friction among key components while ensuring accuracy and longevity. Fitted in the 31mm size is the Calibre 2500 with 48-hour power reserve.
The larger 35 and 38mm counterparts are anchored by the 8520 and 8500 calibres with 50-hour power reserve respectively. All models available in 18K red or yellow gold, bi-color (stainless steel with either 18K red or yellow gold), or stainless steel, with matching bracelets.
JAQUEV DROZ – L’Heure Selenite Hommage Paris 1785
You don’t have to be an astrologer to see the future in Jaquet Droz‘s celestially inspired time-keeper, L’Heure Selenite. Named after Selena, the Greek goddess of the moon, the automatic winding (Calibre 2653 with up to 68-hour power reserve).
L’Heure Selenite presents a stunning snapshot of the night sky, featuring a disc of black only at ‘12′, embraced by an ivory mother-of-pearl crescent moon. A glittering panorama of black and white diamonds depicting a blanket of stars in the sky, adds a third dimension of astronomical beauty to this dreamy timepiece.
While the 18K white gold case, flanked by a rolled-edge handmade black alligator leather strap, tops it all off with understated elegance.
