Elite Traveler Spring 2022

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Bulgari x MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Métropolitaine Rainbow Opal Part of a signature collection for Swiss brand Parmigiani, this Tonda round watch represents the fi rst time the brand is o ff ering an exquisite opal dial. To further enhance the incredible colors of the gemstone dial, Parmigiani sets the 18-karat rose gold case with a rainbow of 36 baguette-cut stones including 21 sapphires, six green tsavorites and six amethysts, for a total of 3.63 carats. The watch is powered by a 189-part automatic movement. Just fi ve pieces will be made. $85,000, parmiagianiamericas.com

Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow Just awarded the best ‘Ladies’ Watch’ prize at the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (often referred to as the Oscars of watchmaking), this stunning 32mm Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow watch is crafted in hammered 18-karat gold with gold bracelet and dial. It is magni fi cently set with 37 sapphires weighing 7.90 carats and fi ve green tsavorites weighing almost another full carat. The sapphire caseback of the watch allows for viewing of the meticulously fi nished Piaget 501P1 automatic mechanical movement. $105,000, piaget.com

The result of a wonderful collaboration between independent watchmaker MB&F and the beloved Roman house of Bulgari, this new Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra 3D horological machine boasts a highly technical movement from MB&F that is built vertically along a central axis, so the mechanism and the majority of its 280 elaborate parts are entirely visible. Even the small dial that showcases the hour and minutes hands is placed on a 50-degree angle so as not to obstruct the view. Then, Bulgari works its magic using large, cabochon-cut gemstones in a bold array of rainbow colors. In total, there are more than 3 carats of diamonds and nearly 3 carats of gemstones (tsavorite, tourmaline, tanzanite, amethyst and rubellite). Just 20 will be made in 18-karat rose gold. $185,000, mbandf.com