Chopard, CHF 4,420
An entry price point for a watch that is small in size but big on character. As well as the eco-friendly credentials of 80% recycled steel, its grey dial becomes a dance floor for the five diamonds that whirl above the hands, numerals and indexes. It is the very definition of the Happy Diamonds concept, created in 1993 by Caroline Scheufele, co-president of Chopard.
Chanel, CHF 5,750
Inspired by the octagonal stopper of the N°5 perfume bottle, the Première returns as a reissue of the 1987 original and it hasn’t aged a day. Dressed in black and gold, boasting a minimalistic lacquer dial and that iconic chain bracelet, decades later its inimitable style remains intact.
Cartier, CHF 6,650
Ever since its debut in 1906, the Baignoire has seduced the world’s most elegant women, including many famous names, with its distinctive oval shape. A creative wellspring for the brand, it makes a statement in a diminutive format on a gold bangle bracelet, and is also proposed on a leather strap.
Bulgari, CHF 7,750
A reinterpretation that stays true to the icon released in 1977: the embodiment of Bulgari as the ambassador for Italian style and flair. The engraving around the gold bezel, borrowed from the circular inscriptions on ancient Roman coins, creates a unique aesthetic which makes this one of the most recognisable timepieces of all.
Hermès, CHF 12,320
We know Hermès as the master of understated elegance. The Faubourg watch’s one flight of fancy is a single diamond at 12 o’clock on its pristine white lacquer dial. Note the exceptional craftsmanship of the bracelet with its trio of delicate links in rose gold.
Blancpain, CHF 20,536
Blancpain is a name most collectors associate with grand complication watches for men rather than diminutive designs, yet the manufacture is behind the smallest automatic watch in the world. This version of the Ladybird presents a superb mother-of-pearl dial, decorated with diamond and ruby swirls.
Van Cleef & Arpels, CHF 27,500
This tiny timepiece replicates the delicate beading of the Perlée jewellery collection on its bezel and rose gold bracelet, while the mother-of-pearl dial is embellished with precious guilloché. For a more relaxed style, swap out the bracelet for a leather strap, fastened with a rose gold deployant clasp.
Jaeger-LeCoultre, CHF 172,000
This rose gold beauty recreates the timepiece that Elizabeth II wore during her coronation ceremony on June 2, 1953. Its movement, Calibre 101, is still the smallest manual-winding mechanical movement ever made. Truly a watch fit for a queen.
