Elite Traveler Fall 2024

INSPIRE TOP WATCHES

LOUIS VUITTON TAMBOUR MOON FLYING TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE FRANK GEHRY Further demonstrating its expertise in haute horology and artistic edginess, Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Sapphire Frank Gehry watch is a deft blend of the brand’s La Fabrique du Temps movement facility and the work of visionary architect Frank Gehry. The watch, which carries the Poinçon de Genève seal attesting to its exceptional craftsmanship, features a 160-part mechanical movement with fl ying tourbillon escapement visible from the dial side beneath ribbons of white that traverse the totally transparent sapphire case and skeletonized movement. It is a representation of Gehry’s asymmetrical architectural forms. The collaboration took two years to achieve and the entire watch is cut from a single block of sapphire over the course of 250 hours. The 43.8mm watch boasts Gehry’s signature engraved on the caseback. Just fi ve will ever be made. $935,000, louisvuitton.com

PARMIGIANI FLEURIER TORIC CHRONOGRAPH RATTRAPANTE

With a decidedly classic look and an alluring co ff ee-colored rose gold dial, Parmigiani Fleurier takes the concept of the split-seconds chronograph to new heights with its Toric Chronograph Rattrapante watch. The 42.5mm 18K rose gold watch is powered by the brand’s PF361 movement that is equipped with a double column-wheel integrated chronograph. The 285 parts of this high-frequency watch are all hand- fi nished and -assembled. The Rattrapante allows for timing of multiple events with the same starting time and di ff erent ending times. This watch is fi nished with an antique-white strap. Just 30 will be made. $145,200, parmigiani.com

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