ADRIFT ON THE SPARKLING SEA

Time marks the passage of a commodity that’s transient and so very precious, yet if you have the right timepiece to take you through the transition, it can be a remarkable journey. As watches go, the Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 Chronograph is elegant, sporty, yet oh so feminine. Let’s get its delightful features out of the way first. Its hours and minutes are marked off on the shimmering white mother- of- pearl dial, enhanced by the sparkle of 11 diamond hour- markers ( totalling approx. 0.22 carats). Loyal to the original design codes of the Admiral’s Cup, the 12- sided 38mm case. The white counters featuring a snailed central motif occupy the lower part of the dial: small seconds at 3 o’clock, 30- minute counter at 9 o’clock and 12- hour counter at 6 o’clock. The chronograph seconds hand bearing the distinctive Corum key is complemented by white Superluminova- coated openworked faceted hour and minute hands. If the technical jargon gets too much for you skip to the part where it is all about burnished red gold, shimmering diamonds and luxury. How’s that for a timepiece that elevates time telling to a whole new level? Price on request