Elite Traveler Fall 2024

INSPIRE TOP WATCHES

A. LANGE & SOHNE DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “LUMEN” German brand A. Lange & Sohne never ceases to delight its loyal followers with its minimalistic yet cutting-edge appeal. The newest Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” is no exception. It builds on the brand’s Datograph series that fi rstmade its debut 25 years ago, but with some incredible updates. Powered by the 684-part manually wound Manufacture Caliber L952.4 and crafted in A. Lange & Sohne proprietary Honeygold, the watch — with fl yback chronograph and perpetual calendar — boasts incredible green luminescence in the dark. The jumping minute counter and moonphase display provide added intrigue, just in case the constantly moving tourbillon escapement was not enough. Just 50 pieces will be made, each numbered. €620,000 (approx. $666,000), alange-soehne.com

BULGARI FENICE From Bulgari’s all-new Aeterna high jewelry collection, the mysteriously beautiful Fenice high jewelry watch celebrates the mythical phoenix, a symbol of immortality, renewal and power. Designed by Bulgari Watch Division creative director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, the watch required more than 3,000 hours of meticulous craftsmanship and gem-setting. It consists of more than 160 carats of gemstones ranging from pink, blue and purple sapphires to rubies, pink garnets, amethysts, tanzanites, aquamarines, iolites and diamonds. The stunning cu ff bracelet has a ‘secret’ watch dial — hidden beneath a rare 9.78-carat Paraiba tourmaline that moves aside to reveal the time. The phoenix is surrounded by spikes, which were inspired by Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s altarpiece in the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome (Bulgari’s birth city). It is a one-of-a-kind piece. Price on request, bulgari.com

Photos Lange Uhren GmbH, Anita Schlae fl i