hiLuxury August/september 2015

60Indulge . WATches

parmigiani fleUrier As historic yacht kings navigated by the sky, the luminous stars and nautical feel of this watch suits sea wayfarers, past and present. A vivid titanium case, with an optional polished white or rose gold bezel, adds appeal to the watch’s deep blue background and a nice finishing touch to the curious, anti-reflective case. The five stars, in fact, commemorate Brazil’s World Cups, a nation of sport and oceanic activity. Price upon request at parmigiani.ch

panerai Tied to the sport of yacht racing since launching its yearly sponsor-ship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge in 2005, Panerai’s Lumi-nor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio is tailored to the sophisticated yachtsman. Armed with the brand’s in-house move-ment, the 1950 Regatta debuted the automatic Caliber P.9100/R (“R” alludes to “regatta”), while adding a regatta countdown func-tion, specifi cally designed to time yacht races. Price upon request at Ben Bridge Jeweler

roleX Meet Baselworld 2015’s knot champion. Rolex’s strik-ing Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 50 introduces an avant-garde, 18-carat Everose gold variation of its prized Yacht-Master. Dressed in noir and fi tted with the timepieces’ trademarked Oysterfl ex bracelet, this technical timekeeper touts the durability of a metal make through fl exibility and comfort. Resistant to aquatic environmental wear, this seagoing piece is built with a Triplock triple waterproof lock system, for

optimum protection and performance.Price upon request at Ben Bridge Jeweler and

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BregUeT The most popular deployment in Breguet’s Marine fl eet, the Marine Royale celebrates and signi-fi es maritime navigation. A shining union of the brand’s art and innovation with naval functionality, the 45 mm Marine Royale is water-resistant to 300 meters and boasts a sapphire case, alarm power-reserve indictor and self-winding movement. Available in two uncommon faces and a bracelet of rose or white gold. Price upon request at Ben Bridge Jeweler and Tourneau

harrY winsTon Meet your shipmates: The house of Harry Winston launches two Ocean Chrono-graphs, for both gentlemen (left) and ladies (right), in its sporty Ocean family. As-sertive yet aesthetic, these characters make waves via mechanical movement. The women’s watch, dispatched at Baselworld 2015, is espe-cially striking with a sunburst, silver-toned dial. Price upon request at Harry Winston

BreiTling An exclusive archetype to match your aviators and sport coat. Superocean II 36, a hand-some, all-white rendition of the Swiss timekeeper’s Superocean line, is a water champion with chronometer-certifi ed, self-winding movement, a rubber molded rotating dial and polished steel case that withstands water at 660 feet below the abyss. Price upon request at Ben Bridge Jeweler and Tourneau

speake-marinChristened in honor of Britain’s iconic “J Class” yacht constructed in the 1930s, the modern Velsheda screams nautical. While its stately Piccadilly case nods to early mariners’ chronometers, its single hand, extending across J Class’ white lacquered dial, creates a fascinating optical effect: Be mesmerized by the mysterious movement of two superimposed tool motifs, Speake-Marin’s logo, rotating to embody a marine compass. Price upon request at speake-marin.com

Whether yacht-tied or adorned with boating accents, these timepieces set sail.

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1930s, the modern Velsheda

Class’ white lacquered dial, creates a fascinating optical

motifs, Speake-Marin’s logo, rotating to embody a marine

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As historic yacht kings navigated by the sky, the luminous stars and nautical feel of this watch suits sea wayfarers, past and present. A vivid titanium case, with an optional polished white or rose gold bezel, adds appeal to the watch’s deep blue background and a nice finishing touch to the curious, anti-reflective case.

request at Ben Bridge Jeweler

MAST APPEAL

UlYsse nardin A returning principal supporter of the Monaco Yacht Show for many seasons, Ulysse Nardin undocks its Marine Diver – Monaco Limited Edition. It emphasizes engineering ingenuity in every aspect of the seafaring world: the marque’s anchor emblem, displayed at 2 o’clock; a blue dial decked with a sailboat motif; a wave pattern-etched bezel; and boat engraving surrounded by two inscriptions—“Conquer the Ocean” and “Monaco”—on its case. Built to withstand extreme wind, salty air and waves. Price upon request at ulysse-nardin.com