Inspired by the elegance of a New York formal evening, this Piaget masterpiece showcases the theme of bows, realized in 18K gold and a magnificent constellation of diamonds, totaling over 45 carats in all.

The intricacy of the case and bracelet design is truly spectacular, leaving one in wonder over the skills possessed by the master jewelers of the house.

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Nine world records were set at Antiquorum’s massive vintage Rolex auction on April 17, entitled Revolution: The Evolution of the Rolex Sport Watch, commemorating the brand’s 100th anniversary. In total, $8,515,260 worth of timepieces were sold to bidders worldwide.

Among the records set was $237,600 each for two highly-prized 1967 Sea-Dweller Submariners, and $166,800 for a 1973 Submariner originally issued to the British military. The most beautiful watch in the sale, the rare “Jean-Claude Killy” Antimagnetic Oyster Chronograph, fetched $155,000, while the highest price was brought in by a 1979 “Comex” model Sea-Dweller, which went for $248,800. [...]

Inspired by a sensual and exquisitely feminine couture style, Piaget dares to go for a “sexy “look with creations echoing the lacing on corsets that are tied and untied with voluptuous delight. In an ultra-chic interpretation of wild Parisian nights, a ruby and pink sapphire necklace imitates untied ribbons hanging nonchalantly along a plunging neckline.

In the same glamorous spirit, Piaget introduces a fabulous cuff watch, a recurrent and emblematic object in the brand’s history.
Entirely paved with diamonds, this watch literally wraps the wrist in light, evoking a luxurious corset delicately laced by a ribbon of square-cut diamonds, and also comes in a version with a colourful satin ribbon.

SPECIFICATIONS: 18-carat white gold cuff-watch with case, dial and bracelet paved with 1576 brilliant-cut diamonds (85.8 cts) and 83 baguette-cut diamonds (7.4 cts) Piaget 56P quartz movement

While many watches today display a wealth of information on the watch dial, Fawaz Gruosi has conceived an innovative way to display all these information while still eliminating dial clutter – a mobile bi-directional dial that rotates 90° sequentially to display at any one time, seconds, date, moon phases and power reserve by a simple depression of the pushpiece.

The result is a much cleaner dial for improved legibility.

Breguet unveiled its new Regal Haute Joaillerie collection at Baselworld 2008, which includes numerous examples of drop dead gorgeous high jewelry and watches.

These pieces are amazingly crafted and designed and even in sketch form, you can imagine how incredibly breathtaking they will be in person. Breguet describes the new collection as “An ode to women and feminine sensitivity,” which “grants itself the privilege of eternity.

Precious stones and gold illuminate these jewellery models with a dazzling light over which time has no power.” These beauties have quite a reputation to uphold.

Versace is branding Luxury. At a recent Watch Fair in Baselworld, the Donatella unveiled the Versace “not like a watch” watch.

Available on order only, it’s a gold timepiece with a dial covered in more than 122 white diamonds. Given that three of this overprecious Destiny watch have already been sold, seems like The Versace lady makes sense:

“Women don’t really need a watch to tell time today — they have their cell phones and BlackBerrys. This is a jewelry watch.”

So? What else is there unnecessary in your daily routine? So we’d know what Versace’s up to next! (after helicopters and watches not meant to be worn as watches)

(not to mention I look at this ultra expensive watch and I don’t see the beauty of it at all! Looks like a fish in a can!)