It’s About Time

What’s new in the world of watches

KALEIDOSCOPIC BEAUTIES

First introduced in 2019, the Harry Winston Kaleidoscope high jewellery timepiece returns this year in six 18 karat gold Premier models with a Swiss mechanical automatic movement. The famed jewellery brand looks to a kaleidoscope’s vibrant and symmetrical patterns, resulting in luxurious timepieces that boast bold colours and geometric shapes, accented by diamonds, precious stones, mother-of-pearl, and striking design motifs full of youthful spirit and fanciful energy. harrywinston.com

STUNNING IN PINK GOLD

Vacheron Constantin’s new Overseas self-winding timepiece is the epitome of sporty elegance and is now clad in a beautiful sheen of pink gold. The watch, which is a tribute to exploration, is at once elegant and sporty, making it a versatile outdoor companion. The timepiece is also delivered with three interchangeable bracelet/straps (pink gold, blue alligator, and blue rubber). Within, you’ll find the self-winding Manufacture movement, Calibre 5100. vacheron-constantin.com

JOIE DE VIVRE

With its audacious design, Chopard’s Happy Sport Joaillerie timepiece has established itself as an icon and watchmaking benchmark. For 2020, we are introduced to two jewellery versions, showcasing sparkling diamonds by means of a prong setting. This new technical feat a ords the diamonds a lighter, more luminous e ect. The watches also feature the 96.17-C calibre, a movement with automatic winding entirely made in-house. Timepiece available in either ethical white or rose gold. chopard.com

BREAKING NEW GROUND

Introducing the RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-house Chronograph from Richard Mille, which is the brand’s first in-house chronograph featuring a patented design. At once singular yet timeless, innovative and performance driven, the timepiece is poised at the intersection between Haute Horlogerie, dance, and music. What’s more, the brand has pushed its own limits by patenting a new chronograph mechanism featuring a double clutch system with oscillating pinions. richardmille.com

YEARS OF PRECISION WATCHMAKING

A. Lange & Söhne recently unveiled three models of the 1815 watch family with the epithet “Homage to F. A. Lange”. The three limited editions with cases made of exclusive honey gold are dedicated to Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who was responsible for establishing his manufactory 175 years ago. Among the three, we zoom in on the 1815 Thin Honeygold for its timeless and elegant design, boasting a diameter of only 38mm. The edition is limited to 175 pieces. alange-soehne.com