Elite Traveler Fall 2019

INSPIRE TOP WATCHES

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ROM me Resonance Sapphire g from every angle, the Armin StromDual a nce Sapphire watch is an architectural and e auty. The horizontal, oval-shaped sapphire r istic looking, and the symmetry of the two e movement are harmonious. The watch w o independent movements that display t time zones, allowing you to set it to time v ary by 15 or 30 minutes. The two are synchronized in order to perfect the t he natural frequency of the calibers) so c e is constant throughout the 110-hour ve, which is powered by two barrels for m ent. To achieve the high-precision t he independent Swiss brand spent three o ping its patented Resonance Clutch Spring, e s in the ARF 17 manual-wind movement. s pring keeps both balances (opposite one 2 o’clock) continually moving in opposite y ielding precision and a dramatic dance n sapphire, Watches of Switzerland in New 6 973 3363, arminstrom.com

HAUTLENCE HL Sphere

Since its founding 15 years ago, Hautlence has beco m revered for its three-dimensional, avant-garde creati o powered by top-quality, in-house movements. This y e the brand’s newest caliber, HTL 501-1, brought it to t next level. Specifically created for the television-scre e inspired HL Sphere, the hand-wound movement offe r jumping hour that spins on a round globe — it’s a tru l unique way to read the time. The rectangular dial features two interlocked circles. On the left is a blue globe with jumping hours (the current hour is in the middle of the globe). It rotates on itself through thre axes to reveal the current hour. The right side of the shows a retrograde minute hand. Behind this, the movement’s gear train is visible. The movement is equipped with a safety mechanism that prevents manipulation during time setting. $99,600 in 18K white gold, Paragon in Singapore, +65 6738 5535, hautlence.com

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GREUBEL FORSEY GMTQuadruple Tourbillon

In its newest high-complication timepiece, Greubel Forsey combines its coveted Quadruple Tourbillon with the round globe GMT mechanism via an all-new, hand- wound caliber consisting of an incredible 705 parts. Also within the movement are three fast-rotating barrels that supply energy. The asymmetrical case makes room for a large number of indications, including four tourbillons; a patented GMT with an oversized rotating globe and 24-hour indication to display three time zones; and the hours/minutes and power-reserve (72 hours) dials. The incredible architecture of the movement witnesses two pairs of tourbillons — a one-minute tourbillon angled at 30 degrees sits inside a second tourbillon that performs a full rotation every four minutes — constantly rotating. Universal time with day/night zones is visible on the caseback. $820,000 in 18K white gold, Gassan Diamonds BV in Amsterdam, +31 20 622 5333, greubelforsey.com