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BOUTIQUE
FEELING BLUE
At Baselworld 2016, Ateliers deMonaco unveiled an exclusive
new version of its most emblematic model, the Tourbillon Oculus. Characterized by its modern look, with an off-centered dial
at 12 o’clock and tourbillon aperture at 6, the 44mm titanium
Tourbillon Oculus 1927 model features an eye-catching royal
blue dial. Produced and assembled by the Ateliers deMonaco
watchmakers in Geneva, the new model is powered by its own
in-house patented Tourbillon XP1 movement, which drives the
hours, minutes and small seconds. With an average tolerance
between 0-2 seconds per 24 hours, this caliber is one of the
most accurate tourbillon movements in the world today. Limited
to just 88 pieces, the Tourbillon Oculus 1927 is also available with
a grey dial in a rose or white gold case. Retail prices range from
$56,200 to $66,200.
WORK OF ART
The new Dong Son Tourbillon from Speake-Marin features
a stunning red gold dial intricately etched with a relief motif
inspired by the prehistoric bronze drums of the ancient Dong
Son people of Vietnam. The dial center motif follows a similar
pattern to these historical masterpieces, with an outer ring
of graceful egrets complemented by an inner ring of plumed
warriors holding their weapons between the 12 points of
the eye-catching starburst. Polished bevels of the drum-like
red gold Piccadilly case lead the eye towards the animated
60-second tourbillon, positioned at 6 o’clock. Other instantly
recognizable Speake-Marin qualities include sculpted heatblued hands, a finely finished self-winding movement and a
fluted crown, here set with a dazzling diamond.
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WRISTWATCH | 2016