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The absolute sophistication of a watch set with a thousand and one precious stones, the intense colors of a dial, the “fall” of a case on the wrist, the unique light emanating from a necklace, the precision and technical innovation… So many topics that concern us every day and of which a small, non-exhaustive anthology is available here. Day watches or evening jewelry (and vice versa), watchmaking and jewelry are available in all their diversity. (MOP)

Royal Oak Jumbo extra thin © Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet – Dare! Seem!

After life in pink, now life in yellow: Audemars Piguet puts an end to the gloomy winter mood with this extra-thin Royal Oak “Jumbo”, which is shaped in yellow gold and set with more than 1,500 brilliant-cut yellow sapphires. brings back the sun. From the case to the bracelet, from the bezel to the dial, the light nestles on the wrist and celebrates the passage of time with vigor. To keep up with the pace, this 39mm gold case houses the manufacture's most sophisticated ultra-thin automatic movement, the Caliber 7121 automatic movement. This was developed in 2022 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak. What if we continued the celebrations? (MOP)

American tank © Cartier

Cartier – The American Dream

Curved silhouette, adjusted proportions: the new Tank Americaine has evolved its lines by radicalizing the look of the iconic 1988 model. A new approach that enlivens the ultra-profiled center of the watch, whose pure form is enhanced by the graphics of the dial and the perfect integration of the case horns into the extension of the bracelet. Effortlessly chic, almost outrageous, for this watch equipped with the new 1899 MC self-winding mechanical manufacture movement, suitable for the thinnest cases. (CP)

Drum © Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton – Parisian elegance

La Fabrique du Temps has vigorously pursued its pursuit of excellence with its new drum, equipped with the house's first three-hand automatic movement. Reinvented in a more sophisticated design, this bold timepiece combines relaxed elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Its integrated bracelet made of fine, convex links fits perfectly into a case that adapts perfectly to the shape of the wrist. The Tambour underlines its dual identity thanks to a dial that symbolizes the Swiss watchmaking art and the Parisian elegance of the house. (CP)

G-Timeless © Gucci

Gucci – Golden Bees

The new G-Timeless collection was unveiled during the latest Gucci fashion show and presents new variants that combine character, elegance and creativity. The epitome of finesse, this 40mm model with beveled and knurled edges features a white guilloche dial decorated with the House's iconic symbols such as the bee and the cat's head. The automatic movement and internal mechanisms are visible through a transparent caseback and the green strap adds a delicate touch of color. (CP)

Tie & Die Grand Ball © Dior

Dior – Magic Waltz

With its new Grand Bal Tie and Dye collection, the House of Dior invites us on a journey and takes us into the magical world of gala evenings, where waltzes underline the movement of the dresses and elegance is the be-all and end-all. Its “reverse Dior” automatic caliber and functional oscillating weight above the dial make its movement comparable to that of ball gowns. When it comes to decoration, the Maison has hit the nail on the head: white gold, diamonds, sapphires and colored swirls make this precious timepiece a true jewel. (CP)

Garden flowers © Jacob & Co.

Jacob & Co. Precious Garden

It is a true ode to spring that Jacob & Co. gives us with the Fleurs de Jardin watch, an extravagant variant of their Astronomia Solar model. The embodiment of femininity in constant motion, this model allows a multitude of gemstones to bloom in floral arms. In this precious garden, tsavorites, sapphires, amethysts and rubies unfold their charm on a mother-of-pearl dial highlighted by a mesh of blue sapphires. A scene that will make your head spin: the double-axis flying tourbillon, skeleton dial and gem-set flower, all three mounted on satellite arms, swirl at the heart of the 42.5mm rose gold and sapphire case. A fascinating spectacle. (MOP)

Calatrava © Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe – Sublime Purple

Purple, the star color of our wardrobe in 2022, continues to enchant us this year. Even Patek Philippe's Calatrava, whose timeless elegance generally remains impervious to trends, adopts this intense nuance, playing in perfect harmony with the red gold of its case. The result is simply magnificent, especially since the Calatrava also impresses with the extremely sophisticated treatment of the dial, which is decorated with a pattern of concentric waves and covered with more than fifty layers of translucent lacquer. A dazzling face for this ultra-chic watch, full of finesse and precision thanks to the extra-thin in-house caliber 240 with automatic winding. (MOP)

Classic tourbillon © Breguet

Breguet – spark of genius

A rain of diamonds that will make our heads spin: this is the new proposal from Breguet that makes the tourbillon mechanism shine with a fantastic snow setting on the dial of the Classique Tourbillon 3358. This setting technique, which we can observe inside the mother of pearl, In the pearl hour ring, the diamonds are placed one at a time and without a predefined plan, so that as little metal as possible is visible. The result is a watch full of glitter, right down to the jeweled bridge that surpasses Abraham-Louis Breguet's brilliant invention. The 35mm rose gold case is also set with diamonds. The gold bezel, fastenings and buckle are decorated with light, while the ultimate sophisticated detail is a rose-cut diamond crowning the crown. (MOP)

Chanel tweed © CHANEL

Chanel – Like a precious fabric

Tweed takes its name from a river in the south of Scotland, the Scotland that was so dear to Gabrielle Chanel and whose landscapes she explored in the 1920s when she had a romantic affair with the Duke of Westminster. Mademoiselle borrowed in particular his tweed jackets, this fabric woven in a thousand and one variations, which she made the symbol of her creations. The tweed pattern appeared in Chanel's jewelry collections in 2020. Here it is interpreted again through a daring collection of 63 pieces of jewelry. With fringes, braided, openwork, embroidered with enchanting colored stones and generous pearls, the tweed adorns the gold and once again reveals the know-how of the house's jewelry craftsmen as well as the creative freedom of the design studio, which seems to know no limits. (MOP)

Alpine eagle © Chopard

Chopard – glacier splendor

For the new Alpine Eagle Summit with a structured “Zinal Blue” dial, Chopard was inspired by the beauty of the Alpine landscapes. Equally simple and dazzling, this ethical gold model evokes the perfect mastery of the setting by the House's artisans, displaying a bezel set with baguette sapphires, offering a magnificent overall color gradient. Your heart beats to the rhythm of the Chopard 01.15-C movement, visible through a transparent sapphire crystal caseback. An impressive spectacle that celebrates the richness and immensity of our environment. (CP)

1911 Beige MOP © Ebel

Ebel – Cosmic and captivating

Yellow gold, diamonds – the new Ebel 1911 has what it takes to take us on a journey through a bright and sparkling universe. A true ode to life, this watch features a steel and yellow gold case enhanced by the shine of the champagne beige mother-of-pearl dial and the 10 diamond indices. As precious as it is dedicated, the Ebel 1911 offers two bracelets, one in two-tone steel and the other in recycled beige fabric made from plastic found in the oceans. A subtle nod to our ecosystem, which is also so valuable. (CP)

Tilda's bow © Graff

Graff – ruffles of light

Is it a watch or a piece of jewelry? Graff refuses to choose between the two. Tilda's bow looks like a piece of jewelry, but a piece of jewelry that tells the time. Flowing and delicate, attached to a bracelet set with three rows of diamonds, the jewelry watch adorns the wrist with a flash of light. To contrast with the white diamonds that adorn the white gold case, dial and bracelet, Graff opts for a rose gold bow set with pink diamonds of different sizes. A pattern resembling a precious ruffle for those who love their “girly” side. (MOP)

Bovet 1822 – Time is precious

Should the moon have a watch that combines the best of watchmaking technology, the grace of diamonds and the most beautiful manual finishing? Just for us, Bovet takes down the star of the night and places it majestically at the heart of the Récital 23 watch. The model is not entirely new. But its red gold silhouette, framed by a bezel set with 72 diamonds, welcomes a new dial color. Guilloche and sculpted by hand, it is covered with needles that together form a heart. There is poetry in the air! (MOP)

Breilting – focus on elegance

When it was introduced in 1952, the Navitimer established itself as one of pilots' favorite watches. His best asset? A slide rule that allows you to perform around twenty operations in flight. Today, Breitling reinterprets its iconic model, giving it the look of a jewel. The famous slide rule is still present on this two-tone 36mm model, as is the mother-of-pearl bezel that is typical of the collection. But Breitling gives them a very feminine touch with a mother-of-pearl dial and diamond indices. An extremely seductive look behind the scenes through the COSC-certified Breitling 17 automatic movement. Result: a must for everyone who knows what they are doing. (MOP)

Richard Mille – graphic extravagance

Do you know the Memphis group? Think of the ultra-pop universe of this 1980s Italian movement led by a group of architects, designers and artists? Richard Mille is primarily inspired by her taste for creative freedom and the use of color to highlight the features of the RM 07-01 Colored Ceramics collection. The TZP ceramic housing is available in three pastel shades of blush pink, lavender and powder blue and is characterized by its lightness and robustness. Better yet, this technical material ensures the color remains unchanged over time. Enough to make us want to extend summer forever. (MOP)

Bucherer Fine Jewelery – Spectacular green

The design is deliberately kept minimalist. A simple yellow gold setting and an octagon-cut Colombian emerald: that's all the 24 pieces in The Green Path collection need to express the quintessence of rarity and preciousness. Because emerald has an extremely rich inner life, which Bucherer Fine Jewelery highlights here by majestically placing each gemstone on the necklaces, rings and earrings in the collection. In combination with 100% recycled yellow gold, the stones reveal fascinating inclusions, so-called “gardens”, in which the eye likes to get lost. A spectacular beauty whose uniqueness is confirmed and tracked for the first time by digital and physical trackers. (MOP)

Rolex – The Meaning of Celebration

We can see a flight of balloons or a cheerful crackle of colorful bubbles. What is certain is that with this surprising steel Oyster Perpetual, Rolex is betting on the card of lightness and will leave no one indifferent. This model with a very trendy style features a lacquered dial with a “Celebration” motif for the first time. A touch of boldness and optimism for this technically very serious 36mm model thanks to the caliber 2232, certified superlative chronometer. (MOP)

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