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Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s jewelry watch also holds a significant place in the annals of watchmaking history. In 1930, Blancpain crafted a legendary piece that would eventually belong to Monroe. This exquisite timepiece was revealed to the public for the first time on October 30th 2019 during the Timeless Elegance exhibition in New York. The event, hosted at Blancpain’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue.

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One of the most elegant watches of the 20th century belonged to Princess Diana. Her Vacheron Constantin diamond bracelet watch was a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth II, who herself received this bespoke timepiece from the Swiss Federal Republic in 1947 as a wedding gift. This stunning watch continues to inspire new models today, embodying the timeless grace that Diana represented. For everyday wear, Princess Diana often turned to her Cartier Tank Solo, a classic piece that exuded understated elegance and complemented her sophisticated style.

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Elizabeth Taylor’s fashion choices were as legendary as her acting. While filming Cleopatra in Rome in 1962, Taylor wore her one-of-a-kind diamond Serpenti bracelet watch by Bvlgari. This piece became synonymous with her glamorous persona. A famous photograph captures Taylor on the set of Cleopatra, her wrist adorned with the exquisite Bvlgari watch, a symbol of opulence and timeless beauty.

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The legacy of HMT watches in India is another remarkable story. Launched by Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963, the first HMT watch, aptly named “Janta,” became an instant classic. Indira Gandhi, another prominent figure, was an iconic ambassador for HMT. HMT utilized two movements from Citizen: the 17 Jewel 020 (rebranded as 0231) and the 21 Jewel 6906. Both were reliable, shockproof, and durable. These mechanical hand-wound watches featured a power reserve of about 36 hours. They had slim dials ranging from 30-35 mm in diameter and were approximately 6 mm thick. Without the need for a battery, these watches never stopped. People would spend about 20 seconds each day winding them before heading to work, a daily ritual akin to lighting a lamp in the household temple. Between 1972 and 1985, HMT expanded its manufacturing units across Bangalore, Srinagar, Tumkur, and Ranibaug. Despite the eventual closure of most factories around 2014, the brand retains a cult status in India, symbolizing reliability and nostalgia in every common household.

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Similarly, the Yellow Gold 26MM Rolex Lady Date watch was favored by many style icons. Princess Grace of Monaco was often seen wearing her yellow gold Rolex Lady Date in 1972. The watch, known for its refined design and impeccable craftsmanship, was a perfect match for Grace’s royal elegance and remains a highly sought-after model among collectors and enthusiasts.

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These timepieces are more than mere accessories; they are emblematic of an era and the individuals who wore them. From the royal courts of Britain to the glamorous sets of Hollywood, these watches continue to inspire and captivate, a testament to their timeless appeal and the enduring legacy of their wearers.

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The Overseas is Vacheron Constantin’s very famous collection that was redesigned in 2016. Vacheron Constantin’s latest launch, the Overseas Self-Winding 35 mm (‘Clothed in Gold & Light’), adorned with diamonds around the bezel, displays sheer luxury and elegance.”

Vacheron Constantin’s exquisite timepiece, launched as part of the brand’s new ‘One of not Many’ campaign in collaboration with artist and explorer Zaria Forman, is a true marvel in both design and craftsmanship. With its 35 mm diameter, it exudes a slim sporty-chic vibe and is a testament to Vacheron Constantin’s commitment to sophistication. Dressed in captivating pink gold, the watch has a harmonious tone-on-tone design. The iconic sunburst dial, coated with transparent lacquer and adorned with a sunburst satin-brushed finish, adds depth to its luminous personality. The brilliance of 90 diamonds set on the bezel, reminiscent of the Maltese cross, enhances its elegance, tracing a slim cuff-watch design on the wrist.

What sets this timepiece apart is its Versatile adaptability. The Overseas Self-Winding model features an interchangeable bracelet and buckle system, allowing the wearer to transform its style effortlessly. Whether adorned with its supple pink gold bracelet, a white calf leather strap for urban escapades, or a white rubber strap for a sporty touch, this watch effortlessly transitions from precious to urban or adventurous, always exuding grace and charm.

Within the Case, the Overseas Self-Winding Watch houses the reliable Calibre 1088/1 movement. With 144 components operating at a frequency of 4 Hz and a 40-hour power reserve, this movement ensures impeccable timekeeping. The open Caseback reveals meticulous craftsmanship, with Côtes de Genève adorning the rear bridges and a sculpted gold rotor featuring a compass rose—a nod to the spirit of travel and exploration. In short the Reliability and Precision go hand in hand.

In summation, Vacheron Constantin’s new Overseas Self-Winding Watch in pink gold encapsulates the essence of sophistication and versatility. From its radiant pink gold exterior to its precise in-house movement, every detail speaks of exceptional craftsmanship. As it joins forces with the talented Zaria Forman in the ‘One of not Many’ campaign, this timepiece not only tells the time but also a tale of elegance, adventure, and enduring style. Experience the world of luxury redefined with the Overseas Self-Winding Watch—a true masterpiece that transcends time.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph

When we mention the rainbow, we just cannot miss out on the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph. The watch features a colorful frame with baguette red rubies, green tsavorites, topaz, tanzanites, purple amethysts and orange, yellow, green, blue, violet and pink sapphires that come together to create the perfect rainbow for your wrist. The striking black dial that features a “Lady Tapisserie” pattern and the case that is crafted in 18-carat rose gold make for a winning combination. The rainbow gemstones create a playful color spectrum.

Chopard Imperiale Joaillerie Rainbow

This elegant timepiece from Chopard will definitely make a statement! The Imperiale Joaillerie Rainbow displays an array of diamonds and sapphires in every shade of the rainbow. The Roman numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12 on the dial are made from gold point and the hour markers add additional vibrancy with colorful sapphires. The mother of pearl dial features the arabesque motifs in the center. It is inspired by the embroidery of the draperies and is surrounded by dazzling diamonds. This modern piece is inspired by historical empires.

Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow Watch

With a fascinating sight of colorful gemstones that whirl around the bezel, the Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow watch embodies elegance and modernity. This glamorous timepiece blends together art, design and jewellery with utmost precision. The 18k rose gold case of the watch is set with 32 brilliant-cut sapphires, 5 brilliant-cut tsavorites, 3 brilliant-cut rubies and 2 baguette-cut hessonite garnets. The 18K rose gold dial and bracelet are engraved with “Decor Palace”. And if you enjoy admiring the stunning movements of the timepiece, you can do just that as this piece has a see-through sapphire crystal case back.

Patek Philippe AQUANAUT Luce Rainbow Chronograph

The brand’s first self winding ladies chronograph, the Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph is sporty, chic and contemporary. The highlight of this watch is the bezel that has two rings. The inner ring comprises 50 baguette cut diamonds and the outer ring is a burst of rainbow coloured 52 baguette cut  sapphires. Complementing the bright red strap of the watch, the white mother-of-pearl dial is engraved with White Aquanaut pattern and features baguette multicolored sapphire hour markers and gold applied numerals. This watch beautifully merges sporty looks with the jeweler’s art.

Jacob & Co. The Mystery Tourbillon Rainbow Dial

Bathed in colorful gems, The Mystery Tourbillon Rainbow Dial timepiece by Jacob & Co. is vibrant and playful. Crafted in an 18k rose gold case, time indications seem to be floating over the dial in this magical piece. The dome-shaped sapphire crystal features an inner ring with 120 rainbow sapphires, a minute’s ring with 119 rainbow sapphires and 1 white diamond and an hour’s ring with 143 rainbow sapphires and 1 white diamond. With diamonds acting as the actual indicators the two inner rotating discs indicate the hours and minutes. The watch comes with an Alligator leather strap.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon Galaxy Rainbow

The next on our list had to be the Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon Galaxy Rainbow by Parmigiani. This incredible timepiece is studded with blue, pink, orange and yellow sapphires, rubies, tsavorites and amethysts. The watch also features an aventurine dial that showcases the watch’s tourbillon movement. The watch has a polished pink gold case and strap. This one is all set to win your heart!

Hublot Big Bang Unico High Jewellery

True to its name the Big Bang Unico High Jewellery watch by Hublot is certainly a bang! This striking piece perfectly embodies a rainbow of brightly coloured gemstones on an 18ct pink gold case. Created with skilful mastery, the watch consists of 290 highly colorful gemstones. 112 baguette-cut gemstones edge its bezel, 48 gemstones set on the dial and the indexes. With vibrancy at its peak, this watch comes with an  alligator and natural rubber strap consisting of  a buckle clasp set with 30 other gemstones. This timepiece is certainly the one that will make heads turn!

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BVLGARI – DIVAS’ DREAM WATCH

This watch features an 18 kt rose gold case and bracelet set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The case is set with 48 round brilliant cut diamonds, while the pink opal dial is adorned with 12 diamond indexes. The bracelet is set with 362 round brilliant cut diamonds and features fan-shaped links that elegantly conjure the mosaics of Rome’s Caracalla Baths. This 33mm watch has quartz movement.

HARRY WINSTON EMERALD

This 18K white gold watch has soft pink tones, diamonds and mother-of-pearl.  The 18K white gold case has 53 brilliant-cut diamonds set on the case. The watch has simplistically beautiful white mother-of-pearl dial with 44 brilliant-cut diamonds, 3 brilliant-cut pink sapphires at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions and 1 emerald-cut pink sapphire at 12 o’clock position.  The watch comes with a pink satin leather strap.

OMEGA CONSTELLATION QUARTZ 28 MM

This 28 mm watch with the case and bracelet in stainless steel, features indexes and applied elements in 18K white gold. The watch comes with a blush pink rose dial. To give the bezel an extra pop of colour, the engraved Roman numerals are in the same pastel shade.

TAG HEUER CARRERA DATE

This watch in 36 mm comes with a bright vibrant pink dial and an elegant snailed finish. It comes with Rhodium-plated applied indexes. The watch has a stainless-steel case with a matching metal bracelet.

ZENITH DEFY SKYLINE 36mm

This watch comes in a pink pastel tone.  The Pink-toned sunray-patterned dial has a metallic base that is polished, then satin-brushed, with rays emanating from the applied ZENITH five-pointed star at the top of the dial. The date wheels are matched to the dial colours. It has 52 brilliant-cut white diamonds on the bezel. The watch comes with a steel bracelet and starry a sky-patterned rubber strap with a folding clasp in the same colour as the dial.

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in the heart of Geneva, where 48 Maisons exhibited their latest novelties, I experienced, touched, felt and tried the best of the best timepieces! Dancing to the rhythms of Watch Movements, not only I was awestruck by the leading players like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, Cartier and many more, but also delighted to discover interesting timepieces from many Independent brands like U-boat, Beauregard, Chronoswiss, etc

What better way to kickstart this year than with watches – something I am so passionate about. Watches and Wonder 2023 recently concluded with a bang. One of the largest watch exhibitions held in Geneva, Switzerland was. This may be my 25th  visit, but as always I was left mesmerized by how far the fine watchmaking community has come – the novelties i.e. the new launches, the trends, the booths, the press conferences, all packed in 7 days of events, meetings and presentations. Of course it was not all work and no play. If you know me by now, I live and breathe timepieces! This was all play for me…

This year, 48 watch brands, aka maisons, participated in the exhibition. That is 10 more than last year. What was new this year was that Watches & Wonders was open to the Public on the last 2 days of the exhibition. And we hear the tickets for visitors were all sold out! So yes, bigger, better and crazier. 

I caught up with the Man himself, Mr Matthieu Humair  – CEO Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, on how successful the 2023 edition was and what we could expect in the coming years. He mentioned how more and more young people were at the exhibition and the average age was 35 years old. He also said that while they were all sold out for the public day, the numbers also grew phenomenally as compared to the previous years. And overall, it took almost a year to prepare an exhibition of this stature. With the brands, hotels, logistics and even the government being involved, everyone comes in and contributes their bit to make it a success.

Watches and Wonders 2023 was definitely bigger and crazier than ever. Presenting Seven Strong Trends that I discovered into the land of Watchmaking. 
Let’s begin! 

1. The first trend was the overarching colour that many maisons embraced and released their masterpeices That was… Grey. Grey is the new black! . To share a few spectacular pieces that left me in love with grey coloured watches were Montblanc’s 1858 iced sea automatic date and  1858- geosphere Chronograph 0 Oxygen The 8000, IWC’s Ingenieur automatic watch, Parmigiani’s Platinum cultural Calendar, Baume & Mercier’s Riviera men’s collection and Taghuer’s Carrera Date watch.

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2. The second trend I observed was Less is indeed More – Over the years, watch exhibitions invited the watch community- press and retail to experience all the launches for the entire year. While the 2022 edition saw few brands showcasing only 1 or 2 novelties, the 2023 edition saw many brands adopting this trend of Less is indeed More. For Brands like Ulysee Nardin, the entire exhibition revolved around a Single watch, ie Freak. Ms. Virginie Franceries, CMO At Ulysse Nardin with regards to this Freak Nation says that they wanted to focus on their booth and truly make it a Freaky concept – making it innovative, crazy, freaky and of course an interesting photo opportunity for your social media! 

 While people are freaking out on Ulysse Nardin,  the Roger Dubuis booth also focused on their One concept watch – The Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph, which was the highlight of the booth! 

3) Moving on, the next trend and a very interesting trend that I observed was DIALS!! Yes, the face of the watch.  I am sure you agree, the first thing we see in a watch is the dial of the watch. This time, the dials did the talking for many brands. Instead of a serene, plain watch face, I saw brands introducing mesmerizing patterns, techniques, enameling, motifs to the dials of the latest launches. Dials have been historically loved by watchmakers for introducing new techniques and craftsmanship.

From Grand Feu style works at Patek Philippe, to textured grey glacier patterned dials at Montblanc—texture is in on the dials. Grand Feu technique allows building up different layers on the dials of the watch. Due to this each layer has to sit beautifully to finally have a smooth enameling of the dial. 

Rolex ‘s debut of the emoji watch was the talk of the town! The  Day-Date 36 Puzzle Motif, shows an interesting and colourful puzzle design on its face. At 12 o’clock, it replaces the days of the week with the words “Happy, Eternity, Gratitude, Peace, Faith, Love and Hope,” and at 3 o’clock you get a selection of emojis depending on the day of the month.

I also had the chance to experience – live Guilloche engraving on the dial at the Chronoswiss booth, where the craftsman mentioned he can only work on 3 dials per day. Can you imagine the time, minute detailing and fine craftsmanship it takes to achieve this level of perfection?  Jaeger LeCoultre booth also did not fail to impress me with their Hand Enamelling and Engraving booths. Dials are truly the new medium for innovation and creation. 

IWC introduced a Grid-Dial in their latest Ingenieur Automatic 40mm Timepiece. The dial features a distinctive “Grid” structure, consisting of small lines offset by 90 degrees to each other; it is stamped into the soft iron blank before it is galvanised. 

4) Another big trend is that of Titanium Watches –  This year at Watches and Wonders, Titanium was definitely on the menu. From Rolex, Oris, Grand Seiko, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, Hublot, Zenith and so on, each brand had its unique offering in Titanium. Rolex’s Yacht-Master was particularly notable. It’s the second-ever all-titanium watch from the brand, after last fall’s debut of the Deepsea Challenge. We all know Customer has always  indeed been the King and I saw that more and more brands are indeed using Titanium,maybe because of its light weight which offers  comfort to the customer. Almost every brand that I went to, had an offering in Titanium. 

Grand Seiko introduced its very first mechanical chronograph movement at the show, the 6,000 beats per hour 9SC5 Tentagraph in titanium, a metal that the high-end brand has long used, including in its flagship Snowflake watch. I had the opportunity to try this piece and I must say, I instantly fell in love with it! 

Hermes launched the Hermès H08 Chronograph that features a satin-finished and polished titanium bezel atop a textured case middle.

The next  trend that I would like to talk about is that Watches are getting smaller in size. Yes you heard it right, smaller is what I say. Literally I would say 39mm is the size to go for. For listeners who are new to watch passion I am referring to the width of the watch. At the fair, a lot of brands showcased novelties, they were calling “medium-sized” or small. The Cartier Baignoire Mini Bangle, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Self-Winding 34mm, Zenith’s Pilot Automatic, The Panthère de Cartier all proved the same! 

Bell & Ross has dropped its standard case size from 42mm to 41mm. Panerai wanted to focus on its Quaranta watches, which are 40mm instead of its standard bigger dial sizes. Is this a step towards inclusivity ? Or are brands inching closer to a genderless World of timepieces?

Mr. Nicholas Andreatta, CEO, Manufacture Roger Dubuis indeed made a very striking statement, when he said why do we have to segment the timepieces into gender buckets? Instead have timepieces of different sizes and lend the choice to the clients. Why can’t Men wear a beautiful timepiece with a pink strap adorned with diamonds and why can’t a woman wear a 47mm double tourbillon? Indeed food for thought!

Moving on, Interchangeable straps continued to rule the reign this year as well. It looks like customers today want to maximize their purchase with changing the look of their timepiece with an interchangeable strap. The younger customer is definitely looking at versatile options and gaining more from the buck spent. And why not !! This also is a step towards sustainability like having one watch serving multiple styles and purpose helping us to protect the environment. In-fact each booth that I walked to, atleast had one timepiece that had an Interchangeable strap option. Be it Montblanc’s  1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch  or Piaget’s new Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watch or even  Zenith’s Defy Skyline Skeleton in Ceramic and so on. 

Another observation is that brands are all making efforts towards sustainability which is no longer a trend but a necessity. Sustainability is big and is here to stay. Brands are recognising the same and taking serious measures in contributing towards sustainability.  I would like to make a special mention here about  Chopard’s commitment towards sustainability.

Its existing Lucent steel, used for the  Alpine Eagle sports watch, is already made of 70 per cent recycled steel. By the end of 2023, all Chopard steel watches, including bracelets and cases, will include 80% recycled steel. This proportion will be raised to a minimum of 90% by 2025. Many brands are laying importance to traceability and origins of materials like sourcing ethical gold and diamonds. Mr. Guido Terreni from Parmagani mentioned that they only use energy that 9 households would consume in a year at their atelier. Impressive right? 

I’m totally crushing on the Titanium trend and definitely eyeing on a few novelties that I have added to my wishlist.  Whether I end up buying or No that’s a secret. Watches & Wonders 2023 did really manage to come back bigger, better, stronger and crazier! That was all about trends from my end. Hope you enjoyed reading the same.

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Grand Seiko – Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8-Day Jewellery Watch: SBGD213

This watch comes with Diamonds, blue sapphires, and Platinum 950 is inspired by the white lion.  The powerful profile of the lion has been an enduring symbol of Grand Seiko ever since the first Grand Seiko introduced in 1960, when a gold medallion depicting a lion graced the case back. The strength and power of the white lion is brought to life through the jeweller’s art, graced by blue sapphires in honour of Grand Seiko’s signature colour. This piece combines the precision of Spring Drive, high legibility through carefully placed gems, and exquisite artistry and craftsmanship.

The center of the dial is mother-of-pearl in Grand Seiko’s signature blue. The case, bezel and dial have 266 diamonds and 27 blue sapphires, all set by hand.  The lugs speak to the power of the lion. Diamonds are embedded on the case and baguette-cut diamonds adorn the bezel. The diamonds are set to create a single, flat surface. A single brilliant-cut blue sapphire is set into the crown. The watch comes with a leather strap and has a three-fold clasp with push-button release. It is a limited edition with just eight pieces.

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La Panthére de Cartier

Cartier’s iconic panther fiercely magnetizes this jewellery watch. This La Panthère model is a bold, graphic, and sculptural watch which depicts the panther closing its jaws on a black lacquered dial. This piece in white gold with diamond pave displays a fierce gaze with emerald eyes. Each element in the watch, the panther’s nose, cheeks, eyes or pointed ears are designed in three dimensions.

The head seamlessly connects to an integrated bracelet. Equipped with an ingenious system and no visible hinges, it hugs the wearer as close to the wrist as possible, magnetically and seamlessly. Available in two variants attired in a body of yellow gold, rose gold or white gold with a diamond pave model. The yellow gold or rose gold variant is speckled with black lacquer with tsavorite eyes. Recalling the Art Deco origins of the Reverso, the reverse side of the pink gold case is set with white diamonds and black onyx in an intricate pattern. Vertical rows of diamonds wrap around the convex sides of the case and frame the dial. The centre of the dial is set with white diamonds. Each of the tiny links that form the supple chain have been set with diamonds. 

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Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 4997/200R

Designed for women, the new Calatrava self-winding watch is a reinterpretation of a great classic. It catches the eye with a rose-gold case and a dial and strap decked out in purple.

The dial, embossed with a pattern of concentric waves, is coated with more than fifty layers of translucent lacquer, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth. The watch case is adorned with 76 diamonds set on the bezel and houses the caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement.
The shade of the dial is echoed by the purple leather strap with satinated finish and rose gold prong buckle.

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS – LUDO SECRET WATCH

Inspired by the Ludo bracelet, the Ludo Secret watch is from the high jewellery collection of Van Cleef & Arpels. 

Created in 1934, this aesthetic watch was named after the nickname of Louis Arpels, one of the Brand’s founding members. Shaped like a belt – it was the fashion accessory for any daring woman in the 1930s.

This watch comes in Rose gold with minutely set pink sapphires. The bracelet is made of flexible brick-pattern meshwork reminiscent of a belt. The rose gold mesh links are assembled by hand. The watch comes with guilloché white mother-of-pearl dial. The guilloché white mother-of-pearl dial is visible thanks to a simultaneous press of the two motifs in pink sapphires.

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE – THE REVERSO SECRET NECKLACE

This piece reinterprets the Reverso’s Art Deco origins. A union of jewellery arts, rare handcrafts and fine watchmaking is what makes the piece a must have. With the Reverso Secret Necklace, Jaeger-LeCoultre takes the creative legacy to a new level. One could say that it is a jewel that Tells Time.

The Reverso Secret Necklace transforms into a graceful feminine sautoir, or long necklace. The cordonnet, the original black textile bracelet (literal translation: fine or small cord) seen on Reverso models of the 1930s has been reimagined as a supple chain of intricate diamond-set links and polished onyx beads from which the Reverso is suspended. Two pendants of polished onyx charms add panache to this new way of wearing the time.

Recalling the Art Deco origins of the Reverso, the reverse side of the pink gold case is set with white diamonds and black onyx in an intricate pattern. Vertical rows of diamonds wrap around the convex sides of the case and frame the dial. The centre of the dial is set with white diamonds. Each of the tiny links that form the supple chain have been set with diamonds. 

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