4 watchmakers’ newest models, from Gucci’s Wonderland collection and Bulgari’s mega-thin Octo Finissimo Ultra, to Graff’s Abstract Diamond and Richard Mille’s RM 032 divers timepiece
- Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra is not only the world’s thinnest timepiece, but also the brand’s first step into the world of NFTs and the metaverse
- Richard Mille’s RM 032 limited edition marks the return of Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille regatta, off the sailing mecca of Saint Barthelemy
Here’s what STYLE has to share this month from the world of watches.
Into the blue
Richard Mille recalls the azure waters of the Caribbean with its RM 032 Voiles de Saint Barth, an eye-catching new take on the RM 032 automatic winding flyback chronograph diver’s watch. Available in a limited edition of 120 pieces and able to withstand pressure down to a depth of 300 metres, it comes in a two-tone finish of Caribbean blue and white Quartz TPT, with titanium pushers that operate the chronograph and lock the rotating bezel.
The launch of the new model celebrates the return of Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille regatta, the 11th edition of which recently took place off the coast of the dazzling Caribbean island with its sailing mecca of Saint Barthelemy, where world free-diving champion Arnaud Jerald acts as patron. Since 2019, Richard Mille has been title partner of the event, which this year involved 700 sailors from more than 70 teams.
Diamonds on dials
Graff has unveiled five new luxurious timepieces, which bring its expertise in diamond detailing to the world of watches once more. Combining expert precision with highly decorative arts, these eye-catching watches make a statement on their own while also integrating into a captivating collection.
The Tilda’s Bow timepiece is one of the highlights of Graff Luxury Watches’ latest launch. The off-centre design reflects the delicate movement of a ribbon, carefully etched in diamonds encasing a pavé-diamond dial, with the watch is finished with a delicate black satin strap.
Another key model of the past was a timepiece featuring 380 pink diamonds, set across the dial, bezel and bracelet, that proved so popular that Graff have returned to the design, this time using white diamonds. The asymmetric Abstract Diamond watch features an extravagant cascade of pear-shaped and marquise-cut diamonds totalling more than 13 carats, encasing a pavé-diamond dial.
A Gucci wonderland
