W Dispatch: Basel, Switzerland
It’s definitely a blue period. You can set your watch by it. Jewelry and Accessories Director, Claudia Mata, reports on the emergence of blue-tinted timepieces from the Baselworld Fair.
Chanel’s version of a starry night: 18K white gold, blue “Grand Feu” enamel, and diamond watch on a black alligator strap, price upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutiques, 800.550.0005
Designer jeans for your wrist: Hublot black ceramicwatch, satin-finished stainless steel watch, stainless steel and diamond watch, and 18k white gold and stainless steel watch (from left), all on a genuine blue jean strap, prices range from $16,000 to $28,600, hublot.com
A “secret” watch that is beautiful open or closed: Louis Vuitton 18k white gold and lapis lazuli watch on a lizard strap, $29,000, louisvuitton.com
Just try taking your eyes off of this one: Dior Timepieces white gold, ceramic, Paraiba tourmalines, sapphire, and diamond watch on a black lizard with black alligator lining strap, price upon request, dior.com
The chicest shade of ice blue: Patek Phillippe stainless steel and diamond watch on a tropical composite strap, $17,400, at Patek Phillippe, New York, 212.218.1240
Just a touch of royal blue: Rolex stainless steel and ceramic watch, price upon request, rolex.com
The ideal sports watch on a rubber strap: Zenith steel watch, price upon request, zenith-watches.com
Two trends in one—mini and blue: Fendi gold tone and blue enamel watch on a leather strap, $950, at Fendi, New York, 212.759.4646
An eye-catching croc band: Girard-Perregaux steel and diamond watch, $13,600, at Girard- Perregaux, New York, 646.495.9915
