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Why Settle For Ordinary When You Can Adorn Your Wrist With A Piece Of Suave? Embrace The Timeless, And The Extraordinary. After All, Your Watch Should Be Nothing Short Of A Showstopper.

Gentlemen, step right up and feast your eyes on the marvels of horological mastery! These aren’t just watches; they’re time-traveling companions, whispering elegance and adventure with every tick. Imagine a world where your wristwatch isn’t just a tool, but a statement—a bold declaration of your impeccable taste and timeless style.

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From the depths of the ocean with the legendary Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat “Genbi Valley”, to the minimalist elegance of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième, each piece is a symphony of craftsmanship and innovation. Whether you’re diving into the unknown or navigating the urban jungle, these watches are your trusty sidekicks, blending tradition with a dash of modern flair, we have got you covered! Dive in.

Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat “Genbi Valley” SLGH021

Grand Seiko distinguished itself as the only non-European watchmaker with its own booth, underscoring its strong reputation for meticulous detailing and strategic market positioning. This year, among the new releases for 2024, the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat “Genbi Valley” SLGH021 stands out. Drawing inspiration from the serene green-blue waterways of Genbi Valley in Japan, this timepiece boasts a textured dial. Although the dial design does not deviate significantly from other Grand Seiko models, it maintains a clean, classic, and highly legible appearance.

This Grand Seiko Evolution 9 case is designed to be water-resistant up to 100 meters and is equipped with a flat, antireflective (AR) coated sapphire crystal. Inside the SLGH021, Grand Seiko’s in-house “hi-beat” automatic movement operates at an impressive 5Hz (36,000 beats per hour). The beautifully decorated calibre 9SA5 automatic movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back, offering a glimpse into the intricate craftsmanship. With an 80-hour power reserve and an operating speed of 36,000 bph, the 9SA5 movement ensures reliable and precise timekeeping.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

Blancpain, has now introduced a black ceramic version of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune. This new model features a 43.6mm black ceramic case with a sapphire crystal and a ceramic unidirectional bezel. The watch is powered by a triple-calendar moonphase movement visible through the screw-down display case back.

Apart from their colours, the three new black ceramic watches are identical. They feature applied luminous hour markers, a pair of calendar windows on the upper half of the dial for the day and month, a moonphase display below the hands, and a date track printed along the interior perimeter of the indexes. Additionally, the hands, indexes, and bezel zero-marker all receive Super-LumiNova for low-light legibility. The seconds hand and pointer date hand have bright red tips for added contrast.

With a frequency of 28,800vph (4 Hz) and a 72-hour power reserve, the watches come with a matching black ceramic bracelet, a first for the collection. Unlike traditional calendar movements, the Cal. 6654.P.4 has an error-proof design, allowing users to adjust indications without risk of damage.

Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Steel & Gold

The Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Steel & Gold is a sophisticated addition to the BR 05 lineup, featuring a 40mm case with a flat sapphire crystal, a screw-on display case back, and a signed crown positioned between two guards at 3 o’clock, ensuring water resistance up to 100 meters. Powered by the Swiss self-winding BRCAL. 321-1 calibre, the watch boasts a power reserve of 54 hours. Unlike some BR 05 models with rubber straps, this Artline version comes with the collection’s signature integrated bracelet, a striking H-link design secured by a butterfly-style folding clasp.

The two-tone aesthetic combines stainless steel and 18k rose gold, though the actual amount of gold used is minimal, with the bezel’s rim and the interior surfaces of the bracelet links primarily crafted from stainless steel and sculpted 18k rose gold panels attached to their outer surfaces. The dial features baton indices coated with luminescent material, matching the hour and minute hands, while the seconds hand is made of gold, complementing the dial’s exclusive colour. All in all, this combination of materials and colours makes it easy to read at all times.

Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Watch

Girard-Perregaux and Saint Laurent Reunite for a Second Casquette Timepiece. Since joining forces, a year ago on a redesigned Casquette digital timepiece, Girard-Perregaux and Saint Laurent Rive Droite continue their partnership with a sequel offering: the Casquette 2.0 Saint Laurent 02.

Simply dubbed the Casquette 2.0, it was presented in a ceramic and titanium materiality and geared with a brand-new movement. It featured a similar appearance and build to the previous Casquette 2.0 but was subtly redesigned by Saint Laurent’s creative director, Anthony Vaccarello.

Now arriving in a silver-grey hue, the new Casquette 2.0 Saint Laurent 02 boasts a sleek and high-tech appearance that nods to one of the three 1976 OG Casquette watches, which were released as a trilogy and offered in Makrolon, Steel and Gold- Plated Steel.

Despite its stainless-steel-like coloration, the reference is crafted entirely of titanium from case to bracelet. Beating as its heart is the GP3980-1474 quartz movement, which provides power to read time, day, date, month, year, chronograph, and second-time zone on top of a secret date function.

From the July–August 2024 issue of L’Officiel India.