Splendid collections from Patek Philippe, Omega and Rolex are ready to splash swiss watch stores, post Basel exhibition. How are you going to decide what to buy and what to give a miss? Here’s a photo gallery to give you a quick look at the brands’ latest offerings to be.
Creations from Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex are incomparable. All three brands have distinctive works. Omega and Rolex have once again, successfully reinvented their signature watch-lines. Patek Philippe has introduced a bunch of curiously interesting timepieces. Here’s a low down of my favourite jewellery watches, mechanical watches with complications and some in between.
Patek Philippe: 24 Haute Joaillerie Aquatic Life
‘Cute watch’ That was my first reaction when I saw the Aquatic watch from Patek Philippe. A reaction, one must reserve while complementing Patek Philippe watches. I was marvelled to see a diamond structured watch with adorable blue sapphire fish on it from Patek Philippe. A brand known more for simple, sophisticated watches with powerful engines. 24 Haute Joaillerie Aquatic Life, brings to life the sparkling beauty of an aquarium ‘as if it were lit up in bright sunshine’. 855 small brilliant-cut diamonds,measuring about 1.7 ct in weight, cover all of Patek Philippe fish watch. Aquatic life uses white and rose gold as base metal.
Patek Philippe diamond watch with blue fish on it, is a manual winding watch. It functions on caliber 16-250. More details here.
Rolex Basel 2014 : Rolex DateJust Pearlmaster 34 (mm)
Rolex DateJust needs no introduction. By now, Rolex might have produced a DateJust watch to go with every outfit, in an elitist wardrobe. A collection that has been the first choice for many fashionistas who won’t settle for anything less than a Rolex. Just in case you were still waiting for that one watch with diamonds on dial and a coloured gem border to compliment that Chanel dress. It’s finally here!
Omega Ladies Watch 2014 Basel: Constellation Co-Axial Pluma
It is by far the smallest dial watch for women from among popular brands. Omega ladies watch, Constellation CoAxial Pluma manages to gather a whole lot of style in just 24 mm diameter. All version of this new Omega ladies watch from Basel 2014 are encircled in diamond studded frame or bezel. Dial is mother-of-pearl in either champagne or white, blue. A soft, wavy pattern cast from the iconic claws on the bezel is engraved on the dial and recalls the gentle lines of a feather. Bracelete is a combination of steel and gold.
Movement is automatic winding with 50 hours power reserve. Calibre 8520 housing Omega Co axial escapement. Water resistant to 100 meters. Price of Omega Co Axial Constellation Pluma 2014 will be disclosed soon. It is already available in stores. Watch this space for more.
Patek Philippe Ladies Watch Basel 2014: Calatrava Diamond Watch
It is amazing how Patek Philippe succeeds in bringing a high level of sophistication, to all its watches. Calatrava Haute Joaillerie Ref. 4895R, a ladies jewellery watch by Patek Philippe ornate with diamonds weighing 5.62 Ct. 162 baguette diamonds dance beautifully in rows, on a flame shaped bezel. A surprise flush of diamonds can be found of 18K rose gold prong buckle.
Manually wound mechanical caliber 215 movement powers the hands of Patek Philippe ladies watch with diamonds. Calatrava watch range, dates back to 1932, when Patek Philippe first introduced this graceful design. Patek Philippe Calatrava ref 4895R price will be available soon.
More ladies watches from Patek Philippe 2014 Collection
Rolex Basel 2014 : Rolex Daytona with Diamonds, Platinum and Gold
Commendable, how Rolex is giving Daytona a serious, Platinum makeover. When Rolex launched Platinum Daytona 116506 to celebrate 50 years of existence, of legendary Daytona collection, many were surprised. Daytona was never crafted in Platinum, until last year. Here’s another Platinum Daytona, circa 2014, ref 116576, with some added sparkle! Daytona Platinum, Diamonds with lust-worthy, light ice-blue sub dials. 437 Diamonds are spread across the real estate of Rolex Daytona Platinum, Diamonds. Price of Platinum Diamond Daytona 2014 will be disclosed soon.
Rolex Everose gold Daytona and full Platinum Daytona were also revealed.
Omega Ladies Watch 2014 Basel: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Co Axial
Omega has maintained less sparkle on ladies watches. It was never a brand that used too many jewels. Swiss watch maker allows its signature mother-of-pearl base to dominate the look. Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra is not a jewellery watch but it comes with a diamond covered bezel and hour markers.
Omega Seamaster Aqua terra is more popular among women. They tell time with the help of Omega’s own engine, calibre 8500, co-axial, with 60 hours of power reserve. Water resistant to 150 meters under water.
Omega Seamaster is available in 34 mm, 38.5 mm or 41.5 mm dial cases. 2014 series is given two metal tones, steel and gold. Two of them have leather strap options. I adore full white Omega Seamster Aqua terra version which hits stores in October 2014. Blue dial will start selling in July 2014. Check this space to know price of Omega Seamaster Aqua terra Master watches.
LuxuryVolt will bring you mechanical marvels in Horology from Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex, next, as our team discovers and experiences them, at BaselWorld 2014.
