New Watches from Chanel, Cartier, Harry Winston, Omega, and More
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Photo courtesy of Ralph Lauren____1/15Ralph Lauren
__WORLD TIME STEEL WATCH (MEN)
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Forever fusing the worlds of sport and luxury, Ralph Lauren’s latest Swiss-made timepiece is nautical-inspired, featuring a blue face in a stainless-steel case with a cobalt-blue alligator-skin strap and matching pin buckle. Fittingly, it is water-resistant to 330 feet. $9,500.*ralphlaurenwatches.com, 877-639-7934*
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Photo courtesy of Vacheron Constantin____2/15Vacheron Constantin
MALTE LADY WATCH (WOMEN)
Last year marked the 100th anniversary of Vacheron Constantin’s classic barrel-shaped Malte watch. This elegant edition is embellished with 50 diamonds totaling .96 carats, providing an extra dose of opulence in honor of the centenary. $23,000.*vacheron-constantin.com, 855-729-1755*____
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Photo courtesy of Hublot3/15Hublot
CLASSIC FUSION CLASSICO SKELETON 45MM (MEN)
With a satin-finished black ceramic case fastened firmly in place with six signature H-shaped titanium screws, this ultrathin graphic watch from Hublot is just 2.9 millimeters thick; 130 components are showcased by the skeleton design. $18,300.*hublot.com, 212-308-0408*
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Photo courtesy of Chanel4/15Chanel
PREMIÈRE PEARLS WATCH (WOMEN)
No one creates glamour quite like Chanel, as evidenced by this ethereally elegant jewelry watch. The white-gold face is inlaid with 34 baguette-cut diamonds, while the gold-thread bracelet chain is punctuated with 194 Akoya pearls. Price upon request.*chanel.com, 800-550-0005*____
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Photo courtesy of Cartier5/15Cartier
ROTONDE DE卡地亚神秘HOURS WATCH (MEN)
The mesmerizing design of Cartier’s Mysterious Hours timepiece features an innovative new mechanical structure that makes it seem as if the hands are floating within the transparent face (yes, your wrist is visible through it). The white-gold case offers an extra—and luxurious—dose of chic by way of a signature sapphire crown. Available April 2013; $56,000*.cartier.com, 800-227-8437*____
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Photo courtesy of Blancpain____6/15Blancpain
RETROGRADE CALENDAR WATCH (WOMEN)
Blancpain’s playfully elegant watch channels clear skies with a mother-of-pearl dial set with diamonds and housed within a jewel-studded 18K-white-gold bezel case. Featuring a retrograde calendar and moon-phase tracker, it’s perfect for the novice stargazer. Price upon request.*blancpain.com, 212-396-1735*____
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Photo courtesy of Hermès**7/15Hermès
ACREAU ECUYERE WATCH (WOMEN)
Hermès’s Arceau watch was designed by Henri d’Origny in 1978, and it has epitomized the French fashion house’s understated elegance ever since. This updated version comes in rose gold with a mother-of-pearl dial and alligator-leather strap. $21,800.*hermes.com, 800-441-4488*
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Photo courtesy of Bulgari**8/15Bulgari
__OCTO WATCH (MEN)
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Boasting a 50-hour power reserve, Bulgari’s Art Deco–style Octo watch embodies the best kind of complexity—tough, with bold geometric shapes, yet sleek in pink gold with a black alligator-skin band. $28,300.*bulgari.com, 800-285-4274*
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Photo courtesy of Harry Winston____9/15Harry Winston
HISTOIRE DE TOURBILLION 4 WATCH (MEN)
The triple tourbillion system powering this limited-edition Harry Winston model is a feat of contemporary style and engineering, making it one of the most efficient and precise watches on the market. The Swiss-made 18K-white-gold timepiece boasts a case band, arches, and lugs all made of Zalium, an alloy exclusive to the brand. Available April 2013; price upon request.*harrywinston.com, 212-399-1000*____
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Photo courtesy of Omega**10/15Omega
DE VILLE LADYMATIC WATCH (WOMEN)
In red gold with a black leather strap, the demure Ladymatic carries a scratch-resistant and antireflective sapphire-crystal face. $17,300.*omegawatches.com, 212-207-3333*
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Photo courtesy of Patek Philippe11/15Patek Philippe
5130/1G WATCH (MEN)
Exhibiting all 24 time zones, the Patek Philippe 5130/1G is the ultimate solution for the globe-trotting traveler. The white-gold model features a patented mechanism that allows the wearer, when crossing time zones, to set the displays to the local time with the push of a button. $72,000.*patek.com, 212-218-1240*
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Photo courtesy of Breguet**12/15Breguet
TYPE XXII IN ROSE GOLD (MEN)
Inspired by timepieces that Breguet, the creators of the first wristwatch, made for the French Air Force in the early 20th century, the Type XXII features exceptional regulating power for an ultraprecise readout. In 18K rose gold with a fluted case band, the watch is capable of handling the air and sea—it’s water-bresistant to 330 feet. Available spring 2013; price upon request.*breguet.com, 866-458-7488*
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Photo courtesy of Dior**13/15Dior
VIII PINK SAPPHIRES CIRCLE DIAL-38MM WATCH (WOMEN)
Accented with dramatic pink sapphires—legendary fashion designer Christian Dior believed pink best represented happiness and femininity—this perfect-for-spring model in white ceramic makes a bold, fresh statement. $7,600.*dior.com, 866-675-2078*____
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Photo courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels**14/15Van Cleef & Arpels
LADY ARPELS BALLERINE ENCHANTÉE WATCH (WOMEN)
Inspired by the legendary Russian dancer Anna Pavlova, who once said “I’ve been dreaming that I was a ballerina, and that I was spending my whole life dancing as lightly as a butterfly,” this fantastical watch from Van Cleef & Arpels showcases vibrant diamonds set in an 18K-white-gold case as the ballerina’s tutu gracefully communicates the time. Price upon request.*vancleef-arpels.com, 877-826-2533*
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Photo courtesy of A. Lange & Söhne15/15A. Lange & Söhne
1815 UP/DOWN WATCH (MEN)
The classic style of the 1815 Up/Down pays homage to A. Lange & Söhne’s celebrated pocket watches. With an 18K-rose-gold case and silver dial, the face receives an extra pop of color from blue steel hands. Available April 2013; $27,400.*alange-soehne.com, 800-408-8147*
