Join the festivities of Dussehra, Diwali, or Christmas with a dash of colour, bling, art, and ample watchmaking excellence. Here are five timepieces that will match the dazzle of your celebrations. By Mitrajit Bhattacharya
1. CLASSIC FUSION ORLINSKI
HUBLOT
This series is sculpted in the aesthetic signature of Richard Orlinski. The 40mm case is available in titanium and the strap in matte black rubber creates an arresting contrast. The bezel—a dodecagon—is set with 54 diamonds and sits on a case partially set with 112 diamonds. INR 11,97,200
2. OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 36
ROLEX
The new Day-Date 36 appears in a distinctive green dial, characterised by hour markers fashioned from 19-carat gold to prevent tarnishing. It has a new-generation movement, calibre 3255, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. INR 21,92,600
3. BONBON COLLECTION FRUITS LINE, AUTOMATIC KIWI
RICHARD MILLE
The Richard Mille Bonbon collection comprises 10 models, each produced in an edition of 30 pieces. This timepiece represents the fruits line—a homage to the very concept of sweet temptation in six delectable flavours: Lemon and Strawberry, Blueberry and Litchi, Kiwi and Cherry. Painted in acrylics and lacquered by hand, the 3,000 miniature sculptures integrated in these creations stand out from the dials, turning each one into a piece of art. Price on request
4. SERPENTI SEDUTTORI
BULGARI
Bulgari has rewritten the rules for contemporary watches with the highlight of Baselworld 2019: the Serpenti Seduttori “born to be gold” collection, the current reimagination of the cult Serpenti watch. Serpenti is known for its recognisable case shape, and the new Seduttori is thinner than ever before; it has a flexible new bracelet inspired by the original watches and is crowned in cabochon-cut gemstone. The collection includes a watch in rose gold and diamonds. INR 19,60,000
5. L.U.C XP ESPRIT DE FLEURIER PEONY
CHOPARD
This new watch’s muse is the peony, Chopard’s co-president Caroline Scheufele’s favourite flower that blooms in May. The dial is a combination of exclusive crafts such as gold engraving, transfer printing, and mother-of-pearl cutting; the movement is decorated with floral engraving. The purple dial features eight peonies with generous petals highlighted with white mother-of- pearl. Eight pieces only. INR 69,80,000
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