10 exceptional watches for haute horlogerie enthusiasts
Ultra-thin watches, cuffs and other deliciously regressive pieces… Zoom in on the women’s models that stood out from the crowd at the 29th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, last month in Geneva, and that will make 2019 shine.
Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet unveils a very special Royal Oak . In addition to the 32 2.24-carat baguette sapphires arranged around the dial, its bracelet features a sparkling “frosted gold” effect. The delicate skeletonization of the movement is a true masterpiece, not to mention the performance of the two balances assembled on the same axis… Precision and stability are always the watchwords.
Girard Perregaux
Feminine and mischievous, this Cat’s Eye watch, simply embellished with a poetic plum blossom, is an eye-catcher thanks to its pure design and deep blue color.
Richard Mille
Richard Mille unveils a more gourmet creation than usual with this marshmallow-like watch, deliciously regressive…
Parmigiani Fleurier
At Parmigiani Fleurier, we love their ingenious, elegant style, combined with unique craftsmanship. This 1950 Tonda is enriched by a touch of ultra-luxury fantasy: a waltz of sapphires, amethysts and tsavorites.
Piaget
The Altiplano de Haute Horlogerie(36 mm) is an essential model in Piaget’s elegant collection. Its classic shape and blue dial with baguette-cut diamonds in no way detract from its technical sophistication! An edition of only 88…
Jaeger-LeCoultre
As proof of their legendary accuracy, this new Rendez-Vous Moon features a revised moon-phase symbol and a delicate guilloché dial.moon-phase symbol and a delicate guilloché dial.
Hermès
The new Galop d’Hermès features a stirrup-shaped case, a nod to the brand’s signature equestrian inspiration. It also features a dial on which the numerals follow the shape of the case. Available in gold or steel, with or without diamonds. There’s plenty to choose from!
Cartier
This year, Cartier adds a delicately openworked gold cuff bracelet to its flagship Panthère watch. This fantasy in no way detracts from the flexibility of the bracelet, which is available in yellow, pink or white, sometimes even inlaid with black lacquer. A sublime model to wrap lasciviously around the wrist for watch enthusiasts.
Roger Dubuis
Equipped with the latest generation of the Maison’s skeletonized flying tourbillon, the Excalibur Shooting Star is the smallest watch in history with such a complication. Its rose gold dial – set with diamonds – displays glittering shooting stars in pink tones amidst other diamonds, combining technical sophistication…
Romain Gauthier
With its rose gold case and semi-transparent Australian crystal opal with pink, green, violet and turquoise reflections, this new Insight Micro-Rotor Lady Opal by Romain Gauthier is sure to turn heads… What makes it special? The model is available in a limited edition of just 5 pieces!
