Elite Traveler Fall 2023

INSPIRE TOP WATCHES

TIFFANY &

CO 57 In homage to Ti ff any & Co’s Fifth Avenue Landmark fl agship store on 57th Street in New York, the brand unveils this white gold watch meticulously set with diamonds and sapphires. Between the diamonds on the bezel are engraved lines that recall New York’s Art Deco aesthetic. The domed case is inspired by vintage pocket watches from the Ti ff any archives. The case and bezel of the watch are set with 106 custom-cut baguette diamonds, and the bracelet is set with 172 diamonds. The distinctive blue dial is set with 60 custom-cut hexagonal sapphires. In total, the watch has more than 23 carats of diamonds and more than 4 carats of sapphires. $510,000, available exclusively at the Ti ff any Fifth Avenue Landmark store, ti ff any.com

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS LUDO SECRET Celebrating an era of timeless elegance from the 1930s, Van Cleef & Arpels reinterprets a 1934 masterpiece that was named after Louis Arpels and inspired by one of the most high-fashion accessories of the day: the belt. The Ludo Secret watch is mystery-set using gold rails to place the diamonds and gemstones into so they look as though they are suspended in air. This version is set with pink sapphires and has a white mother-of-pearl dial. Price on request, vancleefarpels.com

PIAGET LIMELIGHT HIGH JEWELRY

For more than 50 years, Piaget has been developing extraordinary timepieces that are jewels on the wrist. This year is no exception. The brand unveils the high jewelry collection that is inspired by nature, free- fl owing forms and a touch of mystery. This beautiful 18-karat rose gold Decor Palace cu ff bracelet watch is meticulously carved and formed so that it cradles a natural turquoise dial. The dial is partially hidden by the bracelet for a mysterious appeal and unexpected asymmetry. It is also partially surrounded by a bezel set with sapphires that are graduated in color from light to dark. The watch is powered by a manufacture-made quartz movement. $161,000, piaget.com