98 // COLOR ME SPRINGTIME!

As buds burst and nature blossoms, watchmakers offer a riot of color for the wrist.

AS BUDS BURST AND NATURE BLOSSOMS, WATCHMAKERS OFFER A RIOT OF COLOR IN PIECES THAT BLOOM ON THE WRIST.

“April… hath put a spirit of youth in everything,” wrote William Shakespeare in Sonnet 98. Indeed, the boundless energy of nature’s rebirth has been an inspiration for artists since the beginning of time. And like the Bard, some of the world’s finest watchmakers use spring as an occasion to express their artistic skill in pieces that celebrate color and high style on the outside, and engineering excellence on the inside. Shimmering precious metals, mother-of-pearl accents, and dazzling gemstones enhance the hues of the season. These creations may measure time, but like a beautifully turned sonnet, their appeal is timeless. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to oceandrive.com/watches-and-jewelry. eaute horology dazzles with colorful interest in the elegant Rolex Oyster Perpetual iady-aatejust (ABOVE; A1TIRMM). qhe 18k yellow-gold case features a ezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds and a shimmering -ubilee bracelet. It has a caliber 2236 self-winding, mechanical movement that is manufactured entirely by Rolex, and offers a 55-hour power reserve. Kirk Jewelers, 142 E. Flagler St., Miami, 305-371-1321; rolex.com

Richard Mille offers a pop of pink this season with this special RM 07-01 ($110,000), featuring an automatic caliber CRMA2 movement that is exclusive to this timepiece. The classic tonneau-shaped case is crafted from pink ceramic and red gold and...

This Royal Oak Offshore 'iver Chronograph by Audemars Piguet ($27,900) is available in four sunny shades, making it a vibrant companion on land and sea. But when it comes to engineering, this playful watch is all business. The self-winding chronograph...