7 watch trends you need to know for Fall 2020

A key trend for the fall season includes masculine and chunky structures with a heavy duty feel. Featuring a stronger, sturdier design that is generally more oversized as compared to daintier feminine styles that are set with more diamonds, masculine watches work as stylish arm candy for the ladies too. This rendition of Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Large watch is crafted from ethically sourced 18k rose gold and an Aletsch Blue dial. Timeless and elegant, this sporty number is the new classic timepiece to adopt.

Chopard Alpine Eagle Large 41mm rose gold, 43,820 CHF (S$65,703.60). For more information, visit www.chopard.com.

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Following on the heels of the season’s obsession with chunky chain jewellery, the Chanel Première Chain watch features all the classic well-loved hallmarks of the Première watch series (such as the octagonal shape of the case that’s evocative of the architectural delight that is the Place Vendôme) but with the addition of a chunky steel chain bracelet for a contemporary look. Dainty and feminine as always, this Première Chain watch has a white mother-of-pearl dial with an iridescent finish, and the lack of hour markers creates a refined, minimal look.

Chanel Première Chain watch small version with mother-of-pearl dial, US$3,700 (S$5,049.78). For more information, visit www.chanel.com.

Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Moon watch recalls the inspiration of a crescent moon with its concave case, featuring details that point to the art and joy of travelling. With a dual time function that allows the wearer to read both the home and local time while abroad, this Tambour Moon watch showcases iconic LV monogram flowers that act as the hour markers, interchangeable straps that range from glossy monogram Vernis leather to metal and even the House’s signature brown canvas, and rose gold detailing, this exquisite timepiece is a versatile piece that you can adjust to easily fit your style.

Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Dual Time Black White 35, S$5,745. For more information, visit ap.louisvuitton.com.

Looking as if it is straight out of a fairytale, Bulgari’s Divas’ Dream watch celebrates the luxury brand’s love for beautiful birds with a stunningly decorated dial that features a hand-painted peacock looking majestic against an aventurine dial backdrop of stars and constellations with brilliant-cut diamonds. With unique fan-shaped links and an opulent dark blue alligator strap, this watch is fitted with an 18k white gold case and bezel set with diamonds. A precious keepsake that every collector will dream of owning, this beautiful masterpiece is meant to be treasured for years to come.

Bulgari Divas’ Dream watch, S$47,200. For more information, visit www.bulgari.com.

Sure to enrapture all romantics at heart, the Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux watch is like a love story in a timepiece. Featuring the intricately crafted silhouette of two lovers’ rendezvous on a bridge in Paris, this timepiece marks the hours and minutes with a retrograde movement, as the lovers (which act as the hands) gradually meet in the centre for a kiss. The series’ Automne watch sculpts the silhouette of the lovers and the bridge from exquisite yellow gold. Complete with yellow gold sculpted autumn leaves, miniature painting on the dial, and precious stones like diamonds, yellow sapphires and spessartite garnets on the bezel and the bracelet, this timepiece is a charming work of art.

Van Cleef and Arpels Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux Automne watch, price unavailable. For more information, visit www.vancleefarpels.com.

Dior’s Grand Soir Plissé Précieux watch is a masterpiece defined by its many intricate details. Showcasing a brushed white gold dial with a gradient snow setting of diamonds, and a play on different materials and dimension, the timepiece is adorned with delicate layers of metal carved to pleats or netted meshing – a nod to the brand’s artful relationship with couture and romantic tulle dresses. Featuring a 36mm pink gold case and bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds, this watch is finished with a grey satin strap and an extra black alligator strap.

Dior Grand Soir Plissé Précieux, price unavailable. For more information, visit www.dior.com.

Showing off the mechanical parts and functions that are usually concealed inside the timepiece, many of the season’s watches are flaunting their technical specifications with sophistication via a skeletonised dial. Cartier’s Tonneau watch is a fine example. Skeletonised bridges in 18k rose gold are fitted with blued-steel sword-shaped hands for a dual time function, while unveiling underneath the complex mechanical movement of the manual winding gears.

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Cartier Tonneau watch, extra-large model in rose gold and leather, S$98,000. For more information, visit www.cartier.sg.

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