PIAGET – Protocole XXL
There’s a fine line between sophistication and over-the-top glitz, but Piaget seems to get it right every time. The Protocole XXL, for instance, is a gem-encrusted whopper measuring 42 x 46mm, yet no one can deny its timeless allure.
Dressed to the nines, the lugs extend and wrap around the case like a pair of parentheses framing a statement, while a shimmery mother-of-pearl dial forms an elegant backdrop to the elongated Roman numerals that emphasize the lines of the case.
Animating the watch is a new generation Calibre 830P, a whisper-thin hand-wound movement measuring 2.5mm in height. The large case accommodates the movement’s larger balance and barrel that provides a 65-hour power reserve.
MILUS -Zetios Chronograph Joaillerie
Even if you can’t jet to Cannes on a whim, you can still play the part of a Riviera royalty by strapping on this sporty little number. At 45mm, the watch is a bona fide showstopper. We love that the crown is integrated into a protective housing, even though probably the most strenuous activity one might perform is deciding where to have pre- dinner cocktails.
However, that’s not to say the watch is a pushover when it comes to functionality. An automatic chronograph movement provides the driving force for stopwatch functions and the big date display at 12′. If you want to impress your coterie of girlfriends, flip the watch over to view the skeleton rotor through the transparent case back, meticulously crafted to resemble the brand logo.
But if that doesn’t elicit the requisite oohs and aahs, then distract them with the radiant fire from the 62 brilliants set in the bezel. In steel or 18K red gold with mother-of-pearl dial and white alligator strap.
