ML - Michigan Avenue

2012 - Issue 6 - October

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and measures up to 60 minutes. It also features 12/24 hour time function and has an alarm function. Macy's, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 312-335-7700; citizenwatch.com. IndyCar Series and Indy 500 champion driver Dario Franchitti is an ambassador for TW Steel and worked with the brand for the creation of the TW Steel Dario Frinchitti Edition ($895, 48mm; $850, 45mm). The watch dial sports the colors of Franchitti's helmet (blue, green, and red—in honor of his Scottish and Italian heritage) and its case is crafted of 316L steel. Saks Fifth Avenue (by special request), 717 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; twsteel.com. From F.P. Journe, this Octa Sport Indy 500 Limited Edition watch ($29,500) was made in honor of driver Jean Alesi's participation in the Indy 500. It is created in a black- ened high-tech aeronautic aluminum for the ultimate in lightweight performance. Even the movement base plate and bridges are crafted in aluminum. It's built in a limited edition of 99 pieces (numbered from 501 to 599). Swiss Fine Timing (by appointment only), 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312- 337-4700; fpjourne.com. This Richard Mille RM 011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph Carbon watch ($135,000) is created in a limited edition of just 30 pieces to celebrate the return of the Formula 1 Grand Prix to a US track. The carbon-cased flyback chronograph is a collabora- tion between Mille and Massa, who is set to drive in the US for the first time in five years. The watch has a skeletonized automatic winding movement and offers time, chronograph functions, and calendar with oversize date and month. Swiss Fine Timing, 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312- 337-4700; richardmille.com MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 105

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