“I collect watches because I’m always late, and I need to know exactly how late I’m going to be.” Colin Hanks
Punk
Is there anything better than splashing around in the bathtub in sub-zero temperatures? The shape of the “Baignoire” watch model from Cartier, a classic from 1912 that is being relaunched this spring with a new design, is also reminiscent of a leisurely hour in the warm water. The “Baignoire Allongée” is a Cartier icon in solid red gold with protruding spikes in the bezel, an alligator leather strap and a hand-wound movement. Cartier, “Baignoire Allongée”, ca. 45’600.-
Luminary
I’ll get you the stars from the sky. Pfff, cheesy promises that no one can keep. Except for Piaget. The watch label uses meteorites for the dials of its new models in the Altiplano line – and their formation dates back to the beginning of our solar system. In this sense, the new watches from Piaget are a real piece of prehistory on our wrists. Piaget, “Altiplano”, 18-carat rose gold case, available with blue, gray or gold-colored meteorite dial, approx. 24’500.-
To the bones
Instead of waddling through security with our pants down at the back of our knees, it’s better to stand in the body scanner. The watches from Ulysse Nardin, on the other hand, have no choice: the Skeleton X model reveals its innermost parts at first glance. Function becomes design and the otherwise hidden becomes an eye-catcher. Four versions of the Skeleton X are waiting to adorn our wrist; two of them in titanium in blue and black and one in satin-finished rose gold. The superhero of this line is equipped with a case made of gold and carbon, which is normally used in aviation technology for aircraft fuselages and wings. An extremely light, robust and sustainable material that is being used in a watch for the first time in the Skeleton X. Ulysse Nardin, “Skeleton X”, from approx. 17’500.-
10.04
Get rid of the bacon! At least when it comes to watches. This spring, Jaeger-LeCoultre is presenting the “Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel” model, a timepiece with a case measuring just 10.04 millimeters. Despite its slim silhouette, it conceals an automatic winding mechanism with a 70-hour power reserve. Even more eye-catching, however, is the dial, whose blue lamellae are engraved by hand. What a test of patience! Anyone who buys this fine piece in white gold and with a moon phase for approx. 36,500 – around the wrist.
Little Red Riding Hood
Roaring gorillas and snarling cats of prey: These are the sculptures of Richard Orlinski. The Frenchman has been capturing new wild animals in colorful ceramics since 2004 and has now been working with Hublot for around a year. The watch brand has already been inspired by Orlinski’s art in the past and will do so again in 2019. The result: the “Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Red Magic” with a facetted look and made of bright red ceramic. Even the second hand, counters and hour markers are red, while the chronograph movement can be seen through the sapphire crystal case back. Hublot, “Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Red Magic”, approx. 22’900.-
