First Look: Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces Introduces The F80 Lady

F-80, Salvatore Ferragamo's best-selling line, combines exclusivity with a sporty design.The new ladies version has a steel or IP gold case, downsized to 33 mm in diameter, ideal also for smaller wrists.Six decorative screws on the bezel and the refined colour shades of the dial are distinctive features of this collection. 

From elegantly essential silver, black and nude, nuances of pink and brown, to luxurious gold: for a dial enriched by a special guilloché pattern that is reprised on the colour-coordinated caoutchouc strap.

The new gents version offers even more performance and appeal.Sporty and sophisticated, it has an important XL-sized case (44 mm in diameter) and the distinctive decorative features that define the entire collection: six screws on the bezel and the guilloché pattern on a black, silver, blue or dark brown dial.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

First Look: Charmex Malibu Collection

Charmex, a credible brand since 1926 recently unveiled it's Malibu model watches this Valentine's in the UAE.The model Malibu watches, for ladies, evoke sensuousness, elegance and timelessness, which is associated with this time of the year as well with Malibu, a prosperous beach city in California, USA which consists of a 21-mile strip of the main Pacific coastline.

The city is well – known for it's warm, sandy beaches, and for being the home to many Hollywood movie stars and others related with the entertainment industry.The model MALIBU's case-studded with zircon and it's elegant dial is a humble homage to the gleaming Pacific Ocean off the Malibu coastline.

The brand name Charmex of Switzerland has for decades been a synonym for personalized Swiss Made watches.Outstanding engineering and the preference of materials of the highest quality are a cherished legacy born out of a long tradition of craftsmanship and would be just right for this season.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Charmex

First Look: Frédéric Jouvenot Surya Watch

Frédéric Jouvenot graces the Fine Watchmaking garden with the blossoming of an unprecedented complication: Surya, the world's first watch to show the hours by means of 12 jumping petals.

Crafted in pink sapphires, the latter change colour to depict the cycles of day and night while displaying the upcoming hour and the hour that has just elapsed.Like historical automata, the secret of this spectacular corolla in motion can be found in the most complex mechanism, concealed beneath the central minutes disc

 An inner case placed at the heart of the watch comprises a hundred or so parts, including 24 jewels activating the jumping petals – cleverly interacting to create the magic of Surya.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Frederic Jouvenot

First Look: Salvatore Ferragamo Buckle Christmas Edition

The new Christmas Edition sports a sparkling look which is epitomized by it's two-colour strap.The 37 mm diameter case with its particular cloche shape and gold IP treatment is complemented by a dial in Ferragamo Red, or alternatively in fuchsia or champagne, embellished with the guilloché design and diamond-studded indexes on the rehaut.

The Swiss Made quartz movement has a crown at 12 o’clock.Asymmetrical lugs support the vegetable-tanned calfskin strap, which is available in three two-colour versions: red with violet detailing, beige with red croco-print detailing, and fuchsia with orange detailing and contrasting colour stitching.

This exclusive line for next Christmas will be on sale from October 2014 in Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques, from authorised retailers or online at www.ferragamotimepieces.com.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Exclusive: Launch Of GC African Dream Collection

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons collaborated with ExpatWoman to launch GC's new ‘African Dream’ collection.More than 100 members of the ExpatWoman community celebrated the launch with a breakfast at Burj Al Arab and the opportunity to preview the ‘African Dream’ timepieces.

Two lucky guests also won a night's stay at the iconic Jumeirah Hotel and a painting by British wildlife artist Stella Mays.Gc business manager, Antonio Statelli, welcomed the guests and unveiled the new range of Africa-inspired watches.

Crafted in rose gold with either a calf leather or link bracelet, pieces from the new GC collection feature embellished mother of pearl dials and patterned bezels that evoke the exoticism of the savannah.

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First Look: Hermès Médor Watch

Design is sometimes about reinventing fine objects and the Médor watch is a perfect example of this principle.First created in 1993, the Médor watch originated from one of the first objects produced by Hermès alongside the harness: the dog collar.

For while a dog is a man's best friend, it has also always – just like horses – been a source of inspiration for the venerable House.Initially intended for hunting parties, dog collars were adapted to serve as belts during the1930s.From there it was but a short step from the waists of elegant women to their wrists, which Médor thus adorned in the form of a bracelet.Since one creative idea often leads to another, the leather strap with its iconic “Clous de Paris” pyramid-shaped studs was then transformed into a ‘secret’ watch.

The ingenious and slightly mischievous Médor watch has fun with the passing of time by alternately concealing it under a domed cover or discreetly revealing it.This inspired creation comes in several colourful versions.Available in two sizes and graced with gold or steel pyramid studs, the Médor watch may be gem-set along its edges or entirely paved with diamonds, further underscoring the precious nature of this jealously safeguarded time.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Hermès

First Look: OMEGA De Ville Prestige Butterfly

The new OMEGA De Ville Prestige “Butterfly” is inspired by the beauty found in nature and is an enchanting addition to the Prestige collection.The exquisite butterfly motif on the dial is inspired by Chinese popular culture, which associates the delicate being with love and longevity.

The watches in the De Ville Prestige “Butterfly” collection are distinguished by elegant and understated design.These are timeless classics destined to be cherished by the women who wear them. The De Ville Prestige “Butterfly” is available with three dials with exquisite detailing.A selection of models is presented with a mother-of-pearl dial with a diamond-paved butterfly between 7 and 8 o'clock.

Other timepieces in this collection are decorated with transferred butterflies with a matt outline against a mother-of-pearl background while a third design - found only on the models powered by a quartz calibre - makes use of a silvery or champagne dial whose unique butterfly pattern is achieved using ramolayage, a mechanical guillochage technique that creates a circular brushed finish.All three dial designs are complemented with eight or nine diamond indexes. 

The watches in the De Ville Prestige “Butterfly” collection are presented in 18K white, red or yellow gold, understated stainless steel or a beautiful bi-colour combination of steel and 18K gold.They are available in three sizes: 36.8 mm, 32.7 mm and 27.4 mm.The timepieces are presented on a white satin-brushed leather strap with a mother-of-pearl effect; the smaller sizes are also available with a bracelet matching the case metal.

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*Photo: Courtesy of OMEGA

First Look: Tag Heuer Carrera Lady 2014 Collection

The new Carrera Lady Collection is every bit as beautiful and strong as the glamorous woman who helped design it: five-time Grand Slam tennis champion Maria Sharapova.Launching this October, the 12 ultra-feminine, chic and sporty new watches in the Collection are perfect night or day accessories, ideal for dressing up or down.

The racing-circuit aesthetics that made the Carrera an icon of classic sporting style-faceted horns, wide-open dial and a thin bezel for optimum readability at the wheel are still in place but reinterpreted in a more feminine way.The stunning details, in contrasting black and white, give new urban glamour.Like Maria Sharapova, their sexy, feminine appeal is at the forefront, but so too is their resilience and versatility.As hardworking and high-functioning as Maria - no matter what, no matter where they are timeless classics that will never crack under pressure.The standout stars of the Carrera Lady Collection are: The Carrera Lady 32MM Quartz and The Carrera Lady 28MM Calibre 9 Automatic.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Tag Heuer

First Look: Tissot Glamorous 2014 Collection

The Tissot Glamorous certainly lives up to it's name.It is a true lady's watch with an elegance which can only come from a vintage design.The small oval 18-carat gold case, which encloses the mother-of-pearl dial with a minute track surrounded by beautiful old style Roman indices, further adds to the luxurious aspect of the timepiece.The Tissot Glamorous is the perfect watch if you are looking for something special, whether it is for a gift for a loved one or a real treat for yourself.This piece will most definitely convey class and sophistication to anyone who wears it.

The Tissot Glamorous has a high-fashion feel to it.And like on any runway, you will see various models within the collection; some with diamonds, some without.The bracelets also vary depending on the model, to suit every woman's unique style.They may prefer an all time-classic black leather strap, which will suit any occasion, or a pearlescent beige colour, for a more feminine touch.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Tissot

Exclusive: Hermès 'Of Mastery And Time' Exhibition

La Montre Hermès hosted 'Of Mastery and Time', a special horological exhibition at The Dubai Mall.The exhibition displayed some of the Maison's exceptional timepieces within a unique setting that played with time and offered visitors a captivating insight into Hermès' savoir faire in Haute Horlogerie.

On display was the Arceau Lift, the first Hermès flying tourbillon watch, inspired by the historical premises of Hermès at 24, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.The double H topping the tourbillon carriage and the barrel bridge of the Arceau Lift reproduced one of the emblematic motifs featured in the interior design of the boutique, above the door of the Lift after which it was named.Limited to 176 pieces, the watch was driven by Calibre H1923 visible from the dial side and was also revealed through an opening carved out in the back of the gold case.

Another highlight was the Arceau Millefiori, an unusual encounter between watchmaking and glassmaking.Beating to the tune of in-house created mechanical calibres, the pieces were inspired by 19th century paperweights, crafted by the Cristalleries royales de Saint-Louis.The 'millefiori' motif (a combination of Italian words meaning 'a thousand flowers') was created through a long and complex glassmaking process, with intricate patterns and a unique floral beauty.

'Of Mastery and Time' also featured the Pendentif Boule, the Heure H with baguette diamonds and the Cape Cod in gold also set with baguette diamonds, amongst others.The exceptional timepieces were inspired by the imagination of the Hermès universe, embodying a unique level of artisanal innovation and the know-how of the Maison in creating high quality objects.

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First Look: Salvatore Ferragamo Buckle Collection

An elegant blend of forms and materials and close attention to detail underpinned by skilled artisanal expertise display the label's incredible craftsmanship continuously balanced with it's modern style.The creative key values of the Salvatore Ferragamo universe establish a profound dialogue between it's roots and the demands of the present.

Arising from this combination is the Ferragamo Buckle Collection, a new project that embraces the Salvatore Ferragamo eyewear and timepieces world and offers a modern reinterpretation of the concept of the buckle, highlighting not only the purely aesthetic role it has in the label's footwear and accessories, but also it's functional relevance.

An example of the finest Swiss Made artisanal tradition applied to design, the case of the watches reflects the shape of the buckle.The 37 mm-diameter case, which comes in steel or gold IP, stands out for it's distinctive cloche shape, with the bezel in metal or in black, beige or tortoiseshell-effect acetate, to match the frames of the glasses.The dial, in champagne, silver, dark brown or black, is further enhanced by the intricate guilloché finishing and the diamond-embedded numbers on the flange.Equipped with a Swiss-Made quartz movement the case features the crown at 12 o'clock.The asymmetrical lugs support the vegetable-tanned calfskin strap, which comes in 6 different colours: tobacco, beige, orange, brown, fuchsia and black with contrasting top-stitching. 

The Buckle Collection sunglasses are reinvented with the front in the shape of a buckle, turning attention to detail into a hallmark of style.Made of acetate and metal, they are the perfect synthesis of creativity, functionality and cutting-edge technology: from the fastening of the acetate circles to the metal front to the stylish hinge produced from a block of metal and the Ferragamo logo lasered onto the stems and the right lens.Available in four stylish colours - black and gold, light havana and palladium, dark havana and gold, ivory and gold.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Crush Of The Day: Harry Winston La Marquise Watch

In 1932, this unique, American brand opened it's doors in New York.Today, you can find a La Marquise Harry Winston Wristwatch from Harry Winston's exclusive ‘La Marquise’ high jewellery limited editions at online designer store, The Luxury Closet, the number one destination for exceptional designer items.

This remarkable timepiece is encrusted with baguette, round and marquise cut diamonds, all of VVS clarity and E-G colour, weighing a reassuring 58.69 ct.The unusual hidden case and one-of-a-kind bracelet also complement the three-dimensional feel of this masterpiece.Seize this amazing opportunity to dazzle, as watchmaker Harry Winston once said, 'People will stare.Make it worth their while.'

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*Photo: Courtesy of The Luxury Closet

Shout Out Of The Day: Moda Operandi x CMT Vintage Rolex Trunkshow

Looking for luxury watches with a twist? Well Moda Operandi has teamed up with CMT Fine Watch and Jewelry Advisors to present this limited edition trunkshow of vintage Rolex timepieces.Each collectable boasts a crocodile strap in a spectrum of vivid hues for a colourful trendy combination of contemporary and classic design, making these one-of-a-kind ticks way ahead of their time.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Moda Operandi