Elite Traveler September-October 2017

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CVSTOS RE-BELLE SAKURA

H MOSER SWISS ALP WATCH ON THE ROCKS HONORABLE MENTION

From Swiss brand Cvstos, this Re-Belle Sakura watch recalls the early days of spring in Japan, where the cherry trees ( sakura ) blossom in all their pink glory. The dial of the tonneau-shaped 18K rose gold watch is multi-dimensional. The background is meticulously set with diamonds and enamel forms the branches of the sakura tree, which has individually-crafted gold and enamel blossoms. The case is also paved with diamonds. In total 408 stones weighing 3.9 carats grace the piece. An automatic Cvstos Caliber 551 movement — with hours, minutes, seconds, date and second time zone read off of the rotating flower at 6 o’clock — powers the beautiful watch. $40,000 Where to buy Contact Arda Matatyan, +1 212 463 7045, cvstos.com

Independent brand H Moser & Cie offers a creative take on time with this exquisite watch. Naming it Swiss Alp Watch On The Rocks, the brand plays with the rugged terrain of the Alps, with diamonds as rocks, and interprets the stones in an ice-cube shape to reflect the winters in Switzerland. The dial of the cushion- cornered 18K white gold rectangular case is set with 232 baguette-cut sapphires weighing 17.89 carats, and the case is set with 420 baguette-cut diamonds weighing 18.12 carats. The stunning watch houses the hand- wound HMC 324 caliber with four days of power reserve. Approximately $700,000 Where to buy Horology Works, contact Mike Margolis, mmargolis@horologyworks.com, +1 860 986 9676, h-moser.com

CARTIER PANTHÈRE ROYALE DE CARTIER

A breathtaking statement of nature and elegance, the Panthère Royale de Cartier features the brand’s iconic panther realized in all its glory sitting atop the small watch dial, looking regally backward against six rows of concentric circles set with diamonds. Created in 18K white gold, the 36mm watch has an inset silvered sunray- effect dial showing hours and minutes at 6 o’clock. Finally, the entire bracelet is set with 10.43 carats diamonds. Price on request Where to buy Available by appointment, +1 800 227 8437, cartier.com