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High-Ticket Timepieces
By: Melissa Moniz
Photo courtesy Hublot
Hublot
Big Bang Steel Tutti Frutti Rose
* 41 millimeter steel case
* Bezel with 48 baguette pink sapphires
* pink rubber alligator strap
* To be released in 2010
Big Bang Steel Tutti Frutti Rose
* 41 millimeter steel case
* Bezel with 48 baguette pink sapphires
* pink rubber alligator strap
* To be released in 2010
Photo courtesy Harry Winston
Harry Winston
* ocean Diver Chronograph
* 44 millimeter rose or white gold and zalium case
* Gp 31C6 automatic chronograph movement
* Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
* Rubber or crocodile strap
* Water resistant to 200 meters $41,500
* ocean Diver Chronograph
* 44 millimeter rose or white gold and zalium case
* Gp 31C6 automatic chronograph movement
* Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
* Rubber or crocodile strap
* Water resistant to 200 meters $41,500
Photo courtesy Rolex
Rolex
Oyster Perpetual submariner Date
* 40 millimeters
* Stainless steel case
* 18-karat yellow gold time-lapse ceramic bezel
* oyster bracelet
$10,400
Oyster Perpetual submariner Date
* 40 millimeters
* Stainless steel case
* 18-karat yellow gold time-lapse ceramic bezel
* oyster bracelet
$10,400
Photo courtesy Cartier
Cartier
Calibre de Cartier
* 42 millimeters case in 18-karat pink gold
* Silvered opaline dial
* 18-karat pink gold crown
* Brown alligator-skin strap
* Water resistant to 100 feet
* To be released in April 2010
Calibre de Cartier
* 42 millimeters case in 18-karat pink gold
* Silvered opaline dial
* 18-karat pink gold crown
* Brown alligator-skin strap
* Water resistant to 100 feet
* To be released in April 2010
Photo courtesy Panerai
Panerai
Radiomir Oro Rosa
* 42 millimeters
* Hand-wound mechanical
* 18-karat pink gold case and bezel
* Anti-reflective coating
* Water resistant up to 100 meters
* personalized alligator strap
* 18-karat polished pink gold buckle
* To be released in 2010
Radiomir Oro Rosa
* 42 millimeters
* Hand-wound mechanical
* 18-karat pink gold case and bezel
* Anti-reflective coating
* Water resistant up to 100 meters
* personalized alligator strap
* 18-karat polished pink gold buckle
* To be released in 2010
Photo courtesy Breitling
Breitling
Chronomat B01
* 43 millimeters
* Steel case
* Antarctica white dial
* Water resistant to 100 meters
* pilot bracelet in steel
Chronomat B01
* 43 millimeters
* Steel case
* Antarctica white dial
* Water resistant to 100 meters
* pilot bracelet in steel
Photo courtesy Omega
Omega
speedmaster Ladies
* 38 millimeters
* Stainless steel case
* 18-karat pink gold bezel ring with 54 diamonds
* Specially treated gray alligator strap
* To be released 2010
speedmaster Ladies
* 38 millimeters
* Stainless steel case
* 18-karat pink gold bezel ring with 54 diamonds
* Specially treated gray alligator strap
* To be released 2010
Photo courtesy Breitling
Breitling
Colt GMT
* 41 millimeters
* Steel case
* Volcano black dial
* Black rubber bracelet
* Water resistant to 500 meters
* To be released at the upcoming 2010 Basel Fair
Colt GMT
* 41 millimeters
* Steel case
* Volcano black dial
* Black rubber bracelet
* Water resistant to 500 meters
* To be released at the upcoming 2010 Basel Fair
Watch manufacturers unveil the top trends for 2010
Watches tip the scale as luxury’s highest-ticket accessories with good reason: Industry manufacturers such as Rolex, Breitling, Harry Winston, Cartier, Hublot, Omega and Panerai continue to raise the bar on style, craftsmanship and innovation.
Today watches demand their own trend reports, as companies merge tradition with modern-day appeal. For 2010, expect to see lots of steel, pink gold, alligator leather and precious gems.
All watch prices are available upon request.