iW Magazine iW Summer 2018 | Page 102

COUTURE IMBUED WITH THE OPULENCE OF THE WYNN AND ENCORE HOTELS, THE COUTURE SHOW CON- TINUES TO HOST A STRONG GROUP OF DISCRIMINATING JEWELRY AND WATCH BRANDS THAT AP- TIM E PRECIATE AND EMBRACE THE LUXURY SETTING. WHILE OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT THE PATRONS BASK IN THE SUN, THE INDUSTRY MEMBERS ALONG WITH A GROWING CADRE OF THE INVITED “PUBLIC” WILL EXPERIENCE AN AMAZING SPECTRUM OF JEWELRY AND WATCH DESIGN. GRANTED THERE ARE FAR MORE JEWELRY BRANDS AT THE SHOW VYING FOR THE BUYER’S EYES, BUT WITH OVER 35 WATCH BRANDS IN ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR THERE IS PLENTY FOR THE HOROLOGISTI TO ENJOY. BAU M E & M E R C I E R Baume & Mercier is one of the historic houses that maintains a connection with a wide berth of customers thanks to an aggressive pricing strategy that brings a lot of finesse and quality to the table without bringing the prices to stratospheric levels. Whether chosen as a gift for a graduation or special event, or bought as a personal prize, Baume’s recent return into sport design is a great compliment to the timeless classics like the 5 day power reserve Clifton Chronometer shown here for $2,990. BELL & ROSS Bell & Ross specialty of creating instrument watches inspired by air, land and sea continues and soars to new heights with the new Racing Bird series. Shown here the Racing Bird chronograph adds a touch of color to an otherwise clean and slick stainless plat- form. Price on strap is $4,700 102 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SUMMER 2018