Dial up brilliance: bejewelled timepieces at Watches and Wonders 2021
The Hindu
Baguette-cut diamonds and sapphires are clearly the flavour of the season, as seen at Geneva’s Watches and Wonders
An emerging trend in haute horology is bejewelled watches. Effectively, this combines Swiss watchmaking savoir-faire with the opulent art of gem setting. In the Indian context, while western jewellery brands have not managed to penetrate the market due to the presence of local luxury jewellers, watchmakers have, in fact, managed to capture a client base that integrates timepieces and jewellery. A thought that is reflected by watch blogger Karishma Karer of The Hour Markers, “When fine watchmaking meets the art of the gem setter and the goldsmith, mere watches blossom into jewellery creations.” No wonder, then, that Piaget’s avant garde Limelight Gala in its rainbow hues got us raving, Chopard’s Happy Diamonds Joaillerie edition turned heads — just like Bvlgari’s Serpenti (which needs no introduction) — or even Rolex’s diamond studded Datejust 31 launched last year. We jump on this mega trend with our selections. This self-winding timepiece by the historic Swiss watchmaker is inspired by the world of fashion and haute couture. The rose gold version features 574 diamonds and pavé accents. It also boasts a uniquely placed crown between 1 and 2 o’clock.More Related News