Black to Basics

October-November 2009 • By: Melissa Moniz • Related • Categories
Photo courtesy Milus
www.milus.com
Milus Herios Automatic
* Available in 18K pink gold or stainless steel
* Water-resistant to 30 meters
* Black alligator strap

Photo courtesy Jaquet Droz
www.jaquetdroz.com
Jaquet Droz L'origine Email
* Self-winding mechanical movement
* 22K white gold
* Stainless steel case
* Rolled-edge, handmade black alligator strap

Photo courtesy Vacheron Constantin
www.vacheron-constantin.com
Vacheron constantin malte moon Phase and Power reserve
* Manual-winding, 1410 Caliber
* Silvered gold dial
* 18K white gold
* Black alligator strap
* Power reserve: 40 hours

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www.omegawatches.com
Omega De Ville Hour Vision
* Self-winding movement
* Stainless steel case
* Silver dial
* 41 mm
* Water-resistant to 100 meters
* Power reserve: 60 hours

Photo courtesy Fendi
Available at Fendi in the Royal Hawaiian Center and Ala Moana Center
Fendi selleria (women's)
* Stainless steel
* Signature Selleria stitching

Photo courtesy Bvlgari
Sotirio Bvlgari Quantieme Annuel
* 18K pink gold case
* 360 Caliber
* Limited edition (250 pieces available)

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Available at Ferragamo in Waikiki and Ala Moana Center
Ferragamo salvatore Lady
* Round stainless steel case
* Sapphire crystal, anti-glare treated
* Black alligator strap

Sleek, dark leather bands add sophistication to fall watches

Every fashion collection must have something simple and dark. It’s a staple that can be used to make a straightforward statement, or be just the thing to add a bit of seriousness.

The same applies to timepieces. There’s nothing more elegant than a striking stainless steel case with a black leather strap. Throw in a bit of personality with a few time zone accents, signature stitching and logo engravings, and it’s a masterpiece created with all the right intentions.

Simple? Yes.

Boring? Never.

Here are some watchmakers who have added their own flair to the always-popular black-strapped timepiece.

All watch prices are available upon request.

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