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Splash some summer spirit onto the wrist with these beautiful watches. Bold and bright, with blooming bursts of colour, each dares to be different and will see you through the sunshine months

1. Grand Soir Reine des Abeilles No. 14

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The Dior Grand Soir Reine des Abeilles No. 14 in white, yellow and pink gold set with diamonds, gold foil and mother-of-pearl is an exceptional wristwatch that boasts an elegant dial, which features a fluttering golden wasp.

2. Grand Bal Opera No. 7 and No. 5

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Dior innovates its iconic Grand Bal line with a brand new square case that takes inspiration from the Parisian opera, as well as the city's facades and grandiose columns. This is particularly evident in the Dior Grand Bal Opera No. 7 in white and yellow gold set with diamonds and mother-of-pearl (pictured, left), and Dior Grand Bal Opera No. 5 in pink and white gold set with diamonds.

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3. Grand Bal Supernatural No. 2

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Equipped with the Dior Inversé 11 1/2 calibre, the Dior Grand Bal Supernatural No. 2 in pink gold set with tsavorite garnets, diamonds, opals and peacock feathers has an oscillating weight that's placed on top of the dial, which depicts the decadent sweep of a traditional Monsieur Dior ballgown.

4. Grand Bal Plume

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This Dior Grand Bal Plume in steel and pink and white gold set with diamonds, tiger eye stone and feathers is especially atmospheric. After all, as quipped by Monsieur Dior about his dramatic haute couture dresses, “The ball gown makes you dream and must make you a dream woman."

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Credits

Photography  

Tom Claisse

Styling  

Karina Rikun

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