Cover Winter watch: Vacheron Constantin Overseas High Jewellery timepieces in brilliant and baguette diamonds
Winter watch: Vacheron Constantin Overseas High Jewellery timepieces in brilliant and baguette diamonds
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With their snow-set diamonds, open dials, and neutral tones, these timepieces complement your winter getaways
Ah, the pleasures of a winter getaway: crisp alpine air, snow-capped peaks, and long, unhurried moments by the fire. Pause. Reflect. Rejuvenate. Let the gadgets rest, and let these three mechanical watches keep you on time, all while evoking the tranquility of a winter retreat.
White Heat
Vacheron Constantin showcases the talent of its gem-setters with the first-ever Overseas 35mm fully set in diamonds, in both brilliant and baguette cuts. To create the invisible setting, the artisan first made tiny gold rails that remain invisible when the stones are slotted in. A diamond is cut with a tiny V-shaped groove on both sides to match the dimensions of the rails. It can take up to several hours just to set one stone. Available in white or pink gold, it is powered Calibre 1088/1 with a frequency of 4 Hz, 40-hour power reserve, and a 22k gold rotor adorned with a compass rose.
Read more: Vacheron Constantin bridges past and present with the new Traditionnelle watches
Above Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding High Jewellery in pink gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding High Jewellery in pink gold
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Be Present
This is the time to let go of the past year’s burden. A transparent timekeeper—clean, uncluttered, airy—represents that sense of freedom, and the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor is the perfect watch to celebrate this carefree moment. Case and movement become one, topped with a clear sapphire glass that allows a full view of the skeletonised BR-CAL.389 calibre. Heightened by a gravity-correcting tourbillon at 5.30, the watch offers superlative precision, complete with a micro oscillating weight just above the movement plate.
See also: Bell & Ross’ Carlos Rosillo on the brand reaching the 20-year milestone with its iconic luxury square watch
Above Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor
Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor
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All is Bright
For a slightly more literal take on winter, the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SBGX357 “Skyflake” features a dial that mimics the colour and texture of wind-swept snow on Shinshu, near the studio where the brand’s quartz watches are produced. Powered by the 9F quartz movement, it comes in a 37mm high-intensity titanium case.
Above Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SBGX357 “Skyflake”
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SBGX357 “Skyflake”
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
