From left: Hermès Arceau Petite Lune, Grand Seiko 62GS STGK031 and Eternity by Tiffany Wisteria Watch
These ticking statements cater to every female trailblazer or trendsetter who values craftsmanship as much as beauty.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence
Unlike the opulence of yellow gold or the cool austerity of silver, rose gold hints at quiet refinement. Louis Vuitton has chosen blush tones for its Tambour Convergence, paying homage to montres à guichet (French for “aperture watches”), which emerged during the Art Deco era. Sporting a drum-shaped profile slimmed to just 8mm and equipped with a new full-rotor automatic calibre, the 37mm watch also symbolises the unification (hence, convergence) of the maison’s in-house expertise: La Fabrique du Temps (movement design), La Fabrique des Boîtiers (case-making)
and La Fabrique des Arts (rare handcrafts).
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Marketeers of women’s watches have always adhered to the golden rule of “shrink it and pink it”. But Tag Heuer proves that aesthetic and mechanical credibility can exist on the same plane without bathing the bezels in bling. With a powdery soft pink dial, the new 39mm Carrera Chronograph, imbued with the brand’s racing spirit, is envisioned for those who never lift their foot off the pedal of ambition. For some extra shimmer, the 72-diamond-set flange and chaton-set diamond indices are housed in a fine-brushed, polished steel case.
Cartier Baignoire
Since 1973, the Baignoire has embraced a shape that feels both sculptural and intimate, curving gently around the wrist like a gilded secret. Framed by a smooth gold bezel, it is the kind of watch that does not shout for attention but always earns a second glance. Now, there are even more reasons to turn heads, as the watchmaker introduces mini versions with lacquered black, plum and bronze dials. The line between accoutrement and timepiece blurs further with the bejewelled model, featuring a mother-of-pearl centre accentuated by a slightly domed effect that lends additional depth and texture.
Grand Seiko 62GS STGK031
Strapping on a piece from this Japanese stalwart is not merely about tracking the passing of hours and minutes; one is reminded that time is not linear but cyclical, bound to the rhythm of the earth. The essence of shibumi — a concept that suggests complete harmony, tranquillity and balance — finds new expression in a long-awaited 30mm case, embodying all the attributes of the 62GS you are familiar with, such as bezel-free construction and zaratsu polishing. The pink dial is underscored by a recurring favourite spring motif: sakura-kakushi, a fleeting and ephemeral phenomenon in which cherry blossoms lie hidden beneath a veil of fallen snow.
Oris ProPilot x Miss Piggy Edition
While the ProPilot X Kermit edition leaned into playful restraint with its vibrant green dial, this Miss Piggy edition takes centre stage with a bold, hot pink dial, embodying the Muppet’s signature confidence. A single lab-grown baguette-cut diamond at 12 o’clock serves as a fitting tribute to her flair for drama because, let’s be real, one diamond is all you need when you are the star. Flip the 34mm watch over, and you will find a lilac rotor adorned with Miss Piggy’s portrait, peeking in and out of view as the automatic Oris 531 movement does its work. It is a playful nod to the diva’s ever-watchful presence, reminding us that glamour never takes a day off.
Eternity by Tiffany Wisteria Watch
Inspired by the Wisteria table lamp designed by Clara Driscoll in the early 1900s, this timepiece — fresh from LVMH Watch Week— translates its cascading blooms into a luminous display of artistry. The dial is crafted using plique-à-jour enamel, an ancient technique in which transparent enamel is delicately suspended within fine metal cells, echoing the ethereal glow of Tiffany’s stained glass. Beyond its intricate enamel work, this masterpiece is fashioned with 12 different diamond cuts, comprising round brilliant, baguette, cushion, Tiffany True, marquise, Asscher, heart, pear, oval, emerald, triangle and princess. Completing this 38mm marvel are 627 snow-set diamonds encrusting the white gold case.
Piaget Altiplano Skeleton High Jewellery Métiers d’Art
The fusion of diverse skills and materials has been driving the creation of jewellery timepieces that meld several métiers d’art, fields where precision and creativity outshine carat weight. Piaget achieves this with aplomb, thanks to enamel artist Anita Porchet, a long-time collaborator since 2006. Not only has the bezel been embellished with a gradient of baguette-cut diamonds and sapphires, the dial of this skeletonised technical feat has also been decked out with blue, green and purple Grand Feu cloisonné enamel. Despite its delicate appearance, the ultra-thin automatic calibre 1201D1 offers a commendable power reserve of 44 hours and a frequency of 3Hz.
Hermès Arceau Petite Lune
If you have ever spent nights gazing upward, lost in the glow of a silvered moon suspended in an endless sky, you will recognise the same sensation in the Arceau Petite Lune, which draws your vision to the miniature cosmos captured on your wrist. The latest model is distinguished by an asymmetric diamond setting that spans the bezel from 8 to 2 o’clock, with a crescent-shaped moon phase aperture hovering at 10:30. The leaf-shaped hands are openworked, revealing the abyss-blue centre and subtly evoking the shadowed effect of an eclipse. Crafted in collaboration with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier in 2012, this sleek 3.7mm automatic movement boasts a 42-hour power reserve and beats at a frequency of 4Hz.
This article first appeared on Mar 3, 2025 in The Edge Malaysia.
