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Great watch designs that become influential classics invariably reflect the spirit of their time. Take Chanel. When it introduced its most successful model, the J12, 16 years ago it not only interpreted the house code of taking a masculine icon and morphing it into something feminine, it also reflected the mood of men's watches at the time: sporty, steel and preferably a chronograph.

So well did Chanel accomplish this that in time, larger iterations turned into actual men's models, with high horology complications. Now Chanel has done it again. In a subtle shade exclusive to Chanel, known as beige gold, it bears no numerals, just hands, and a small seconds dial on the larger (37mm long) manual wind model, or a date window on the smaller (34.6mm), quartz movement one. The opaline, guilloch dial has a part circle in relief, a calm contrast to the geometry of the case. More dressy, diamond bezelled versions are available in both sizes, in beige or white gold, on a black alligator strap, or navy or red.

In addition, Chanel has created two special all diamond set versions (one beige gold, one white gold) for the opening of its revamped New Bond Street store this month.

The "Boy" element here, as in the Boy bag and Boy lipstick shade now in Chanel's repertoire, refers to the influence of Coco Chanel's English lover Boy Capel, who first introduced her to sporty,replica rolex oyster datejust, aristocratic male style but died in a motor accident.

It is not too fanciful to imagine her borrowing his watch, though the twist is that this style is so feminine it is unlikely to be claimed by men. Piaget always good on the borders of horology and jewellery made it their own, their watches worn by everyone from Jackie O (green jade) to Andy Warhol (black onyx). Then Eighties glitz took over and hardstone was banished to Siberia.

Now,replica gold rolex oyster perpetual datejust, the return to retro modern has brought it full circle; Piaget has revived its Sixties oval cases with diamonds and added a unique onyx faced cuff watch to its Secrets and Lights high jewellery collection.

Van Cleef Arpels' four petalled Alhambra is also back in watch form with onyx, and Jaquet Droz uses the opportunity to reinterpret its famous enamelled dials in the rich russet, sparkling mineral sunstone. At Dior, Victoire de Castellane has long used precious stone slices, such as opal, for her

large D de Dior style, and the new coloured hardstones green or lavender jade on her Mini D model are right on trend. And Jaeger LeCoultre scales new horological heights with the fretted aventurine Hybris Artistica Gyrotourbillon.

But not all hardstone dials are strictly top end. The US is a great source of minerals and midmarket brand Shinola has launched the classic Runwell style with turquoise, malachite or tiger's eye dials. However, the ultimate in a growing trend is literally out of this world. Both the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite and a special Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 use the geometric beauty of meteorite slices to stunning effect.

Piaget Vintage Inspiration Bracelet watch, 23,700

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all thought cases were shrinking. It's not only size, though, but what you do with it and the quirkier the better. Pilot watches are big by tradition, but the Zenith 60mm Pilot Type 20 is also a skeleton and endlessly fascinating.

Likewise, Breguet bucks its classic tradition with the very contemporary and innovative, openwork 43mm Independent Chronograph, with separate movements for time and chrono functions,rolex oyster datejust replica, while Hublot's 45mm Big Bang features enamelled artwork by Britto and is a total talking point.

And, as big watches look good on a slender female wrist, the fierce looking, cartoon monster 40mm Fendi Bugs watch is softened with girly diamonds as an inducement, and the new Cartier platinum 45mm Crash skeleton will look simply elegant adorning the wrist of either gender.

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