Objects of Desire

JAQUET DROZ

The Date Astrale

The Date Astrale is an exceptional timepiece A poetic icon, the dial is traversed by a diamond indicating the date, which, once a month at midnight, returns to its original starting position. Following its trajectory, the diamond scintillates majestically like a shooting star tracing a path through the infinity of space. Presenting sophisticated lines, the dial is a study in equilibrium: the off-centered subdial at 2 o’clock perfectly counter-balances the curve of the retrograde date indicator. The watch face is illuminated by the iridescent beauty of mother-of-pearl and the radiance of diamonds, mounted on the horns and bezel. This subtle interplay of light suggests both strength and gentleness, both qualities possessed by the refined women for whom this luxurious watch is intended. There are two versions of the Date Astrale, each available in a Numerus Clausus of 8. One can opt for a black mother-of-pearl dial coordinated with a rolled-edge hand made black alligator leather strap, or for a white mother-of-pearl dial with a rolled-edge hand made white alligator leather strap.

Patek Philippe

Academia Tourbillon Force Constante Mecanica

The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960R shows true color in rose gold

The CH 28]520 IRM QA 24H manufacture caliber: Tradition and innovation hand in hand Developed and manufactured in-house, the self-winding CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H chronograph caliber addressed an expectation long harbored by many aficionados and collectors of Patek Philippe timepieces. In addition to the normal time indication, the movement stands out with numerous features. It has a flyback column-wheel chronograph, a power-reserve indicator, an Annual Calendar with day, date, and month, and a day/night indicator. Beating at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 hertz), it maintains an extremely constant balance amplitude and high rate accuracy. The winding power is generated by a unidirectional central rotor in solid 21K gold. With its classic column wheel and a vertical disk clutch, the movement combines the traditional chronograph control concept with a modern power transmission solution. It offers high functional reliability and eliminates the danger of hand bounce when the chronograph is activated. Because of its low-wear design and the absence of any negative influence on the rate accuracy of the watch, the chronograph hand can be used as a continuously running seconds hand without hesitation. The patented Patek Philippe Annual Calendar is a full-function calendar that automatically recognizes months with 30 and 31 days and when kept running only needs to be corrected by hand once a year on March 1. It displays the day, date, and month in three apertures and controls the day/night indicator at 6 o’clock. A new look in 18K rose gold The new rose gold case adds an attractive and contemporary touch of nostalgia to this impressive instrument. The same warm hue of 18K rose gold ennobles the luminescent hands, the applied hour markers, and the polished frame of the date aperture.

ROLEX

Oyster Perpetual submariner date

The Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Rolesor continues the tradition of the absolute reference in divers’ watches.

The case features a new unidirectional rotatable bezel in 18 ct yellow gold with a blue Cerachrom disc and a 120-notch anti-reverse click system.

Waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet), the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date is chronometer-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The movement in equipped with a Parachrom hairspring, highly resistant to shocks and magnetic fields, which ensures its superlative chronometric precision and remarkable reliability.

Blue dial.

Oyster bracelet with glidelock clasp.