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JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO TRIBUTE NONANTIÈME Crafted in 18-karat pink gold, this new manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso — known for its swivel case that flips over (reverses) to offer two dial sides — offers an intriguing new feature in honor of the watch’s 90th anniversary. Powered by an all-new movement, the 230-part caliber 826, the watch offers not only hours, minutes and seconds, but also a grand date and the moonphases on one dial side. However, it is the second dial that is more intriguing. Instead of showing a full dial, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers a center dial disk consisting of two round apertures surrounded by the 18-karat pink gold case. That disk displays a digital semi-jumping hour in the top opening. The main circular disk that it sits upon is decorated with a night and day indication, and a lower arc that displays the minutes. This marks the first time a digital display has been put into a Reverso watch. Just 190 pieces will be made. $40,500, available at Jaeger-LeCoultre in Beverly Hills, +1 310 734 0525, jaeger-lecoultre.com

MB&F LEGACY MACHINE LMX

Independent Swiss watch brand MB&F is all about three-dimensional watchmaking that showcases the glory of the mechanical craft. One of the most coveted independent brands among collectors, MB&F regularly pushes the creative envelope with sculptured cases that resemble animals or spaceships, and with movement architecture that should be in a museum. Even in its most classic of watches, the Legacy Machine, the brand still finds ways to surprise customers. The newest LMX watch (which celebrates 10 years this year), is the brand’s first-ever dual time zone piece. Not only does it feature two nearly vertical dials in perfect symmetry, but also the hours and minutes of each subsidiary dial can be set independently of the other — a feature not usually found on dual time watches. The battle-axe shaped escapement bridge is indicative of the brand, but the large 13.4mm balance wheel adds to the allure of the watch. The seven days of power reserve are indicated in an unusual manner on an arched scale, and the wearer can choose to use a seven-day indicator or a weekday mode. The list of innovations inside this 367-part movement goes on, but suffice it to say that this titanium timepiece captures eyes from across a crowded room. $112,000, available at Cellini Jewelers in New York, +1 212 888 0505, mbandf.com