Split-Second Wonders
India Today|July 15, 2024
These Timepieces Spell Engineering Excellence With Every Tick
Dhiram Shah
Split-Second Wonders

BEJEWELLED SPORTINESS

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Rolex surprised everyone this year by introducing a new Cosmograph Daytona that comes with a mother-of-pearl dial and a gem-set bezel. The 40mm case is made out of 18 carat white gold and is adorned with 36 large round diamonds totalling to 3.26 carats. There is a choice between two different wafer-thin mother-of-pearl dials. One features a white mother-of-pearl dial and black mother-of-pearl subdials, while the other comes with a black mother-of-pearl dial and white subdials. The 4131 calibre movement inside the watch offers 72 hours of power reserve.

SPORTY AND CHIC

Vacheron Constantin

Overseas Chronograph

For 2024, Vacheron Constantin expanded its Overseas collection by adding new references that combine pink gold with green, including the Overseas Chronograph. The 42.5mm case is crafted out of 18 carat 5N pink gold and is augmented with a translucent, intense green-lacquered dial with a sunburst satin finish. The chic timepiece is powered by the selfwinding manufacture calibre 5200, which has a 52-hour power reserve.

EVERGREEN BEAUTY

Cartier

Privé Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph

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