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2012 - Issue 8 - December 2012/January 2013

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TIME HONORED moderne movement WATCHES WITH UNUSUAL CASE SHAPES ARE DESIGNED FOR THE ADVENTUROUS AND ARTISTIC CHICAGO WOMAN. BY ROBERTA NAAS W ith their strikingly unique watches with nontraditional look, shapes are statements of individuality, artistic allure, and a sense of adventure. Conscious of the couture-wearing woman, creative watch brands today offer a vast array of bewitching silhouettes— sometimes sprinkled lightly with diamonds, occasionally bedecked in gems. More often than not, design inspiration comes from brand archives, but in some instances, the muse is a brand's jewelry collections or comes from the artistic sensibility of their fashion and style DNA. In the case of Ralph Lauren, the classic theme of the Stirrup watch stems from the brand's equestrian influences. Similarly, H.Stern, in its continued on page 96 The H.Stern/Diane von Furstenberg Sutra watch ($2,900) is crafted with a stainless-steel case and set with diamonds. The dial is enamel and the crystal is sapphire. This piece pays homage to the many facets of Diane von Furstenberg and her creations. Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave.,312-642-5900; hstern.net Handcrafted in 18k white gold, this Ralph Lauren Stirrup Diamond Link watch (price on request) features a 24.7 carats of pavé diamond on the case and bracelet. The case shape is inspired by the brand's equestrian influences and takes nearly three months to complete. 750 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-1655; ralphlaurenwatches.com From Vacheron Constantin, this 1972 Small Model watch ($42,900) is set with 232 diamonds on the case and 159 diamonds on the dial, as well as diamonds on the buckle, for a total weight of 2.5 carats. The 18k white-gold watch houses a caliber 1202 quartz movement and was inspired by a brand archive model that dates back four decades. Trabert & Hoeffer, 11 E. Oak St., 312-787-1654; vacheron-constantin.com This Cartier Délices de Cartier watch ($72,000) is crafted in 18k white gold and set with diamonds on the femininely curved case, which was inspired by the brand's exquisite jewelry creations. 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.com 94 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTFARM

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