NO TIME TO WASTE

In the post-pandemic world, moguls of luxury watchmaking continue to introduce novelties in the market. Here are five new launches that will brighten up your festive days.

1. DolceVita Automatic LONGINES

The DolceVita collection first came out in the 1960s. Known for their elegant rectangular dials, most of the DolceVita models came with traditional “flinqué” dials and Roman numerals. For its 2021 collection, the company has combined elements of the Art Deco concept with its Heritage Classic models, thus adding a two-tone sectorised dial with painted Arabic numerals. The central part with a crosshair has a matte silvered finished while the hour chapter ring is vertically brushed with a metallic effect. The polished steel case is 28.20 mm in width and 47 mm in height. `1,27,000 ――

2. Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master ROLEX

The Yacht-Master is instantly recognisable thanks to its bidirectional, rotating, 60-minute graduated bezel, made of precious metal or fitted with a Cerachrom disc. The readability is great due to its Chromalight display. The Oyster case, with a diameter of 37 mm, 40 mm, or 42 mm, is water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters. Its case band is cut from Oystersteel or 18K gold. The Triplock winding crown, fitted with a triple waterproofness system and protected by a shoulder cut into the case band, is screwed onto the case. Price on request

3. Manero Flyback Signature CARL F. BUCHERER

Carl F. Bucherer and Caran d’Ache have announced their association with a paired limited edition of a Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback Signature watch and a Caran d’Ache Signature rollerball pen. The watch and the pen come in a travel pouch made of ecofriendly material, delivered in a beautiful wooden box. The watch combines technical sophistication with its flyback function. Inside the 43-mm stainless steel case is the CFB 1970 automatic calibre with a power reserve of 42 hours.

188 pieces only; `5,75,000

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4. Big Bang Unico Berluti Aluminio HUBLOT

As part of its partnership with Berluti, Hublot has unveiled a new interpretation of the Big Bang Unico. Aluminio is one of Berluti’s signature patinas. It perfectly transcribes light onto the different tones of the Venezia leather. To bring this leather into harmony with its mechanical ensemble, the Hublot Manufacture chose titanium for the 44-mm case and its deployant clasp, resin for the central horn, tungsten for the oscillating weight, and satin-finished rhodium for the hands. 100 pieces only; `18,88,100

Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition 5 OMEGA

There is a lot of buzz around the release of No Time To Die. In his last movie as James Bond, Daniel Craig wears Omega’s new timepiece. The Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition has been built with military needs in mind—and with inputs from Craig and the movie’s producers. The 42-mm timepiece has been crafted from strong Grade 2 Titanium. To shed weight, Omega has used ‘tropical’ brown aluminium for the dial and bezel ring. A special movement, the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, delivers the highest standards in precision, chronometry, and magnetic resistance. The watch comes with a titanium mesh bracelet, or a striped NATO strap with 007 engraved on the loop. `7,65,000

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