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CONSCIOUS ELEGANCE
On your big day, a timepiece is all about making every moment count. We’ve curated a collection of sustainable and elegant timepieces to make your wedding a meaningful occasion.
Datejust 3 ROLEX
This timepiece was designed to appeal to everyone. The Datejust was the world’s very first self-winding wristwatch to feature a date window that would automatically change over at midnight. This 31mm oyster perpetual in 18k white gold is fitted with a diamond bezel and is driven by the calibre 2236, a new generation self-winding mechanical movement. Price on request; rolex.com
L’Heure du Diamant CHOPARD
This number marries watchmaking ingenuity with luxury. The dial is carved from precious materials ‒ proportions, colours, and textures create a sublime diamond jewellery watch. Made from ethically-sourced 18k rose gold and encased with diamonds, the 30mm rose gold L’Heure du Diamant showcases Chopard’s watchmaking and gem setting craftsmanship. Price on request; chopard.com
Chronomat 32 BREITLING
Elegant and beautiful, the Chronomat 32 features two-tone 18k red gold and stainless steel with a classic yet modern design. The circular dial has a diamondset bezel and markers. Breitling is known for its technical aviation watches and chronographs, but has a minute collection of daily wearable, smaller-sized watches. The chronomat line fills the gap. `8,04.900; breitling.com
Da Vinci Automatic 36 IWC
A sleek timepiece, its simple and classic design is as appealing as the 18k 5N gold case of the Da Vinci Automatic 36, which complements the white dial. With Sapphire crystal glass, the bracelet features 54 pure white diamonds. What’s even better? The gold used in the timepiece is fully traceable and made from recycled sources. `30,81,000; iwc.com
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m OMEGA
White represents divinity and purity, and the Aqua Terra 150m illustrates a timepiece apt for a wedding day. The timepiece brings a sporty essence, added functionality and above all, elegance. This 38.5mm 18k red gold watch has 12 diamond indexes and a diamond set bezel presented on a white leather strap. In addition to its lovely collections, Omega is dedicated to conservation efforts. `25,56,600; omegawatches.com
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 BREITLING
Cased in 18k red gold, the 43mm Navitimer houses a black dial with matching red-gold hands and markers and contrasting white subsidiary dials. Breitling’s most iconic timepiece, it was named the official timepiece by the Aircraft Owners Pilots Association in 1954. The use of ECONYL, a watch strap produced from 100 per cent recycled ocean waste spells sustainability. `29,26,850; breitling.com
Sea Dweller ROLEX
From the yellow gold surrounds on the hands and indices to the goldcoated numerals, the two-tone Sea Dweller is a timepiece that can be worn with almost anything. The Rolex Sea Dweller started out as a tool for professional deep-sea divers. The 43mm is more focused towards function and has been slightly redesigned as Rolex has been defending the environment by implementing initiatives around the world. Price on request; rolex.com
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m OMEGA
This unconventional 39.5mm stainless steel case watch features a black ceramic dial with Arabic numerals and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The diamond-set bezel with black ceramic triangle pays homage to Omega’s dive watch heritage. For its ocean conservation efforts, Omega has partnered with Nekton, a non-profit research foundation committed to protect the world’s oceans. `10,01,000; omegawatches.com
Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon CHOPARD
Executed in striking Aletsch Blue, the textured dials of the Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon are stamped to resemble an eagle’s iris. The 41mm watch is made partially of recycled stainless steel and the movement is engraved with a 22k gold micro-rotor. It is a rare watch that bears the Poinçon de Genève (seal of Geneva).
Price on request; chopard.com
Portofino Chronograph 39 IWC
A perfect dress watch, the Portofino has been one of IWC Schaffhausen’s most famous collections since 1984. It features curvaceous lugs and a pump-style chronograph pusher. IWC has committed to promoting sustainability with Timber-tex straps, made from 80 per cent natural plant fibre.
The absence of a date complication and blend of applied batons and roman numerals gives it a neat and unsophisticated look. `5,03,000; iwc.com