Time To Decide
Robb Report Singapore|August 2024
Can a watch be both showy and simple at the same time?
Alvin Wong
Time To Decide

MEN'S DRESS WATCH

Patek Philippe

Golden Ellipse

Patek Philippe's Golden Ellipse demonstrates that this is indeed possible, enhancing the timepiece's signature luxurious, retro style with a touch of innovation and ornamentation. The model's renowned curved rectangular case, a hallmark since its debut in 1968, is revitalised this year in rose gold, accompanied by an exquisite chain-style bracelet consisting of more than 300 individually assembled links. Powered by an ultra-thin automatic movement that measures just 2.35mm in height, the new Golden Ellipse is also the slimmest watch in Patek Philippe's regular collection to date, marrying its 18th-century-style aesthetics with modern mechanical sophistication.

WOMEN'S DRESS WATCH

Bvlgari

Tadao Ando x Serpenti

Bvlgari has found a kindred spirit in Tadao Ando, and fans of both the Italian brand and the Japanese architect are lapping up the chemistry. The luxury house first enlisted Ando to design a limited series of Octo Finissimo watches in 2019. With the Tadao Ando x Serpenti-the pair's fourth offering-the collaboration enters a new phase with its first ladies' creation. The Serpenti's famous snake-shaped case with integrated twirl bracelet comes in four options: stainless steel, rose gold, steel and yellow gold, and steel and rose gold-each featuring a different marquetry dial to represent the four seasons. Whether crafted in green aventurine (summer, pictured), tiger's eye (autumn), white mother-of-pearl (winter) or pink mother-of-pearl (spring) the pieces are carefully assembled to create an interplay of tones and reflections.

OPEN-WORKED WATCH

A. Lange & Söhne

Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold Lumen

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