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76 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM T he beaut y a nd elega nce of t he natura l world have inspired some of the most prestigious watch bra nds, which deft ly convey t hese qua lit ies on lu xu r y ena mel t imepieces t hat delight t he senses. Somet imes t heir h igh ly skilled craftsmen hand-paint exquisite renderings of animals onto enamel dials to produce t he incredible a llu re of t hese watches, while at other times they turn to tech niques such a s cloisonné a nd g ra nd feu to create their motifs. In either case, it's no easy feat to fashion these true works of art. To emulate nature on the wrist requires that artists work tirelessly for hundreds of hou rs w it h a f ine -ha ir br ush. A n a r t ist ic dia l ca n t a ke a ny where f rom a week to a month or more to complete, depending on the complexity of the scene and the number of pa int ings a nd f ir ings needed. Nat u ra lly, t hese t imepieces a re ra re, unique, a nd com mand top dollar—but the sophisticated connoisseurs of Las Vegas who covet the art- ist r y of fine watches know they're worth every penny of it. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to vegasmagazine.com/watches. V Outdoor Opulence IN LAS VEGAS, THE WORLD'S TOP LUXURY WATCH BRANDS ARE CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE WITH EXQUISITELY DESIGNED ENAMEL TIMEPIECES. BY ROBERTA NAAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF CRAWFORD From Van Cleef & Arpels, this Midnight Chance Cerf Extraordinary Dial timepiece (price on request) features onyx sculpting and champlevé, cabochonné, and paillonné enamel work for a superbly bold dial. Crafted in 18k rose gold, the watch houses the Swiss mechanical 800P automatic movement. The Shops at Crystals, 702-560-6556; vancleefarpels.com TIME HONORED