HUBLOT
Hublot presented eight novelties at the show, from a Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Blue Great China Limited Edition to the unusually restrained 38mm Big Bang Integrated Time Only, which returns in a pair of two models, one in black and the other in blue. For many, the most eye-catching new releases are likely to be the Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire and the equally transparent Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire, both of which illustrate the brand's increasing use of - and confidence with - a material that's extremely difficult to work with.
The former, which comes in a massive 45mm see-through case of delicate blue (the colour is achieved via a special chemical process), features Hublot's HP-11 seven-barrel movement that gives the watch a staggering power reserve of two weeks. A 50-piece limited edition, the watch is supplied on a matching rubber strap with a titanium deployant clasp - and for those worried about this pristine case being scratched, Hublot says it's "resistant to knocks and scratches".
Likewise, much of the same properties apply to the 42mm Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire, only this time the transparent case is pigment-free. A further collaboration with the Swiss tattoo artist Maxime PlesciaBüchi, the watch is said to be the result of eight years of research and wears as if "tattooed on the wrist, combining intensity and softness, strength and subtlety".
PIAGET
Piaget marks its 150th anniversary this year, a milestone for which the maison's celebrations began in February with the stunning re-edition of the all-gold Piaget Polo, a cult watch from the '70s that has now been reborn as the Piaget Polo 79. It was, as we mentioned when we first wrote about the watch, a sign of great things to come from the brand. And at Watches and Wonders, we weren't disappointed.
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MAKING THE JUMP
With its unique Crazy Hours complication, distinguished by seemingly randomly placed hour markers, Franck Muller is no stranger to unusual time displays.
QUANTUM LEAP
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ONE FOR THE FANS
To kick off its 270th anniversary celebrations, Vacheron Constantin releases a re-edition enthusiasts have been waiting almost half a century for.
COME RAIN OR SHINE
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SEEING STARS
The new crop of celebrities fronting fashion houses.
ALFA MAX
Alfa Romeo's Stelvio may be getting on in years, but in its ultimate Quadrifoglio form it's probably the most engaging SUV money can buy.
Above and Beyond
Tom Ford's new flagship boutique at Paragon elevates the shopping experience by offering a full suite of services for the first time.
Brownie Points
From the brown eye makeup look to chocolate lips and even a coffee-scented fragrance, these five beauty must-haves celebrate the Pantone colour of the year: Mocha Mousse.
Slow Motion
Luxury rail travel is on the rise and with it, a wave of grand new journeys that are taking travellers to unique destinations. Here are the best ways to ride the trend.
A SLICE OF ZEITGEIST
The New Bahru lifestyle enclave has been transformed into an outdoor gallery documenting the Singapore experience.
