CORUM – Golden Bridge Lady
Horizontal is the new vertical, according to Corum. On the cusp of its 30th anniversary, the brand’s iconic linear Golden Bridge mechanism adopts a reclining position in an upsized 41 x 34mm case.
Like Old Master portraits of reclining nudes, the Golden Bridge Lady provides an intimate panorama of its inner beauty. Neatly suspended in mid-air between two sapphire crystals and decked out in resplendent 18K gold, the C0113 movement (dubbed the ‘baguette’) displays its barrel, wheels, gear trains, mainplate and bridges to glorious effect.
On the horizontal flanges, 144 diamonds accentuate this mechanical marvel like stadium floodlights. A further 108 brilliant cuts set into the gently curved case band act as framing devices for this masterpiece, bringing the total carat count to 2.5.
As a parting shot, the crown is set with a mother-of-pearl appliqué. Available in 18K rose gold with a white crocodile strap or 18K white gold with a black crocodile strap.
FRANC VILA – FV EVOS 8Ch “Cobra” Chronographe Grand Dateur Automatique
This Cobra bites hard. But unlike its reptilian counterpart, its hold on you is more invigorating than fatal. Beginning with the marque’s signature elliptical “Espirit Unique” case which, apart from being fortified in diehard extreme steel, red gold or titanium, is now galvanised with carbon fibre inserts on its bezel.
This new sports-inspired Chronographe Grand Dateur Automatique is also endowed with 300m water resistance. Complete with an integrated rubber strap, this cool dive-friendly Cobra is made to withstand even the most intense of water sports, heralding Franc Vila’s foray into the sports timekeeping realm.
Elsewhere, the marque’s iconic dial that recalls an inverted figure of ‘8′ continues to hog the limelight. Made of carbon fibre, it even sports a guilloche centre that keeps the traditional and avant-garde camps elated without over tipping each side of the scale.
Fitted with the automatic FV8Ch chronograph movement with date indication and 42- hour power reserve, the Cobra’s limited run of 88 pieces should put you at ease as chances of running into a mate with similar wrist candy are slim to none.
GRAHAM – Lucy in the Sky
With bulging magnified sub-dials and prominent pushers, Graham‘s Swordfish was never one for shrinking violets. Its latest rendition of the standout timepiece, aptly named Lucy in the Sky, reaches new levels of audacity and opulence with its smattering of inlaid diamonds — 155 in all — to beguile the lasses.
The ‘bones’ of the iconic Swordfish are still apparent in its stainless steel case, rhodium-plated skeleton hands and stamped rubber strap, but the sporty aesthetic is luxuriously updated with 2.024 carats of diamonds prominently displayed on the case, bezel, lugs, crown, push-button ends and the dial. Not forgetting, the striking pair of silver rimmed ‘12′ and ‘6′ hour markers set with — you guessed it — more diamonds.
So far it comes in black or white dials with matching rubber straps.
