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2014 - Issue 8 - December

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styling by terry lewis Santa'S Secret Garden The elemenT of surprise makes las Vegas Tick, and few gifTs are as inTriguing as an excepTional piece of jewelry ThaT holds an inTricaTe—and pracTical— Treasure inside. by roberta naas photography by jeff crawford Often referred to as "hidden" watches, so-called secret watches are an artful blend of ingenious design, meticulous gem-setting, exquisite precious-metal sculpting, and sensual appeal that offers the wearer endless amusement and awe. Handcrafted by some of the finest watchmakers in the world, these jeweled masterpieces are meant to look like bracelets, but the decorative cover can be f lipped open or moved aside to reveal the time. Secret watches have roots going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when women's timepieces were designed to double as ornamental brooches or pendants. In the first half of the 20th century, secret watches surged in popularity when they were reimag- ined for the wrist in Art Deco designs. Today's secret watches offer breathtaking beauty in a myriad of styles; particularly popular are those camouf laged by ornate f loral and animal designs. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to vegasmagazine.com/watches. V clockwise from top: From Breguet, this Secret De La Reine watch ($92,200) features a floral cover created in hand-carved shell cameo. The bow motif, flange, and dial are set with more than four carats of diamonds. It houses a self-winding numbered and signed movement. Bellagio, 702-733-7435; breguet.com This Louis Vuitton Tambour Bijou Secret watch ($6,150) is crafted in steel for an affordable secret. It features a Monogram flower cover set with diamonds. The Shops at Crystals, 702-262-6189; louisvuitton.com From Cartier, this 18k white-gold Tortue Secret watch ($97,000) is designed in the likeness of a turtle, with diamonds and green sapphires as the turtle's eyes. A large faceted morganite gemstone serves as the dial cover and the turtle's shell. By appointment only. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-696-0146; cartier.us From Chanel, this Camélia Gansé watch ($252,000) is rendered in 18k white gold and set with roughly 16 carats of diamonds (marquise- and brilliant-cut) and black spinels. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770-5468; chanel.com 54  vegasmagazine.com STYLE Time Honored

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